Meeting at Court House Burden On Citizens Highlighted
A local meeting at the court house addresses citizen burdens and a panel discusses duties and costs. Officials emphasize practical impacts on residents and outline possible reforms.
The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
1
Clyde Smith Wall Work For G O P Success
Clyde H. Smith, once canvassed by the County court as a Republican nominee, laments not appearing on the ticket but offers no hard feelings and urges party unity. The piece blends political talk with colorful local color about a snowy mass meeting and a scene at the courthouse featuring Doc Henry in mittens and an army helmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde H. Smith
Gerke
Cheale Court
L. A Cather
Cather
George Alexander
Hall
Polish Allied Delegation and Armistice Hint
A deciphered dispatch notes Polish Allied delegation seeking armistice not just with Russians but signals that Russians are organizing. London reports a wireless message dated August 3 indicates widespread Polish parts under pressure and possible negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacanam Chi
Ell
London
Poland
Prospectus Fragment on Lot Sales and Prices
Fragment outlines sale at 26 cents each or 25.75 for 100 with a deposit option and reserved orders. Mentions Block A Edgway and Morgantown area lots striking as exp on. Calls attention to investment as lifetime savings and urges quick action for advantageous terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu ‘ Co
Owens Bottle Company wage and benefit notice
Good wages and free life assurance offered by Owens Bottle Company. Medical and tarnished employ costs apply. Eligible applicants should inquire for details on benefits and compensation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens Bottle CO
Norwood Mine Location Mentioned Near Brass Mill and Koppers
Fragments indicate a mine location in Norwood near the Brass Mill and Koppers works. No further details or dates are legible.
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And
Koppers
Monongah Exports Slow Coal Shipments Amid Pricing Outlook
Monongah exports apportionment for New England shipments under ICC order limits to 115 cars daily. July production across Monongah area railways shows coal and coke outputs with coal tonnage around 1,095,500 and coke totals near 470 cars. Western Maryland, Monon divisions, and Baltimore and Ohio networks report varied carloads, with July 1920 marked by peak regional output and comparative declines from 1919. The piece notes prices remaining steady then slipping and hints at overall market volatility.
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Fairmont
Pee, Gah
Baltimor Onlo Allroad
Mon
West Virginia
Maryland
Sope Progucion Fairmont
Gate
Tg & C
Monongy Hla Vallay
Pennsprania
Bas ‘Run
Wyatt Bingamon
Western Maryland Railway
Chacler Searin
West Virginia Republicans plan conference trip to Marion
A West Virginia Republican delegation led by Judge F. Morgan heads to Marion Ohio for a state party conference and to urge Senator Warren G Harding to visit Wheeling on August 12. About 25 to 60 party leaders expected to join, with others from Washington Parkersburg and McCrum, as the group aims to coordinate support for the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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W. Wittue
West Virgina
F. Morgan
Marion
Warren G
Republican County Executive Convention Nominating Session
A Republican County Executive Committee meeting and district conventions are set for today in the Circuit Court Room La Sale Wy to nominate delegates to the state convention. Officials including Deputy Sheriff Howard Adams and George Wiess are noted as participants as districts prepare to elect electors and representatives, with sessions scheduled for morning hours and ongoing nominations for appeals court judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A Meredith
Sale
Ani
West
Howard
War Talk Triggers Wheat Price Jump In Market
Associated Press reports wheat prices rose today amid heightened speculation. Traders pushed futures higher on fears of disruption from European war talks, lifting March delivery bids toward 220 to 250 cents a bushel as interest intensified.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Talon Place
Factory workers to ride special train from Falmon tto Valley Fall
About 200 employees of the box factory will leave Falmon Saturday morning at 9 o clock aboard a special train operated by the B C railroad to Valley Fall. The move follows a run of care vil de on the Monongah division and updates recorded this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jae Weat
Falmont
B. C
Valley
Fall
British Railroad Scheme Opposed by Officials
Fragmentary report shows opposition to a British government plan on railroad management. Mentions Washington and Aus. 3, a meeting with Wren on the ground, and a department of commerce note. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Washington
Aus
Wren
Ealrot
Ak Iba
Commarea
Three Acres of Green Corn Burn Up In The Field
A three acre patch of green corn was destroyed by fire on the Minnick Soup farm, just above stock pond. Water and incendiary blast damaged nearby areas. Mr. Sow’s corn valued at £36 may have been affected. governor to investigate.
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