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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1920

Page

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Public protest over Traction rate increase

A joint meeting of the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce and the Traction company debated a proposed fare hike. Members protested the rate rise without proper investigation or property appraisal, urging a formal inquiry and fair consideration before any action. Continued on page four.

Public Series Commission Chamber of Commerce Penton Tate Chamber of Comerce Traction Company Chamber Aimke Ren

Tennessee Suffrage Push Gains Theorized Support

A Tennessee push for suffrage gains attention as Governor and speakers signal possible support for a special suffrage session. Middle Tennessee speakers L. Todd and M. Walker forecast ratification, with Walker predicting Senate approval and House alignment under Governor Rob.

Erts Tennessee T Middle A. L. Todd Senate Wpottom Seth ML. Walker Tennessee House Walker Pian Albert H. Rob

Equal Suffragists See Tennessee as Nation's Vote Near

In a windup briefing on ratification, leaders including Chapman Catt and Marjorie Shaler note Tennessee will likely become the thirty sixth state. With northern refusals, southern state support shifts momentum, and women may gain voting rights soon after August 9.

America Wat Chapman Catt Uss Marjorie Shaler Sattrate Charlotte Tennessee South Delaware

Turkish forces press Greek line along 60 mile Asia Minor rout

In a bitter offensive the Turkish nationalists attack Greek positions along a 60 mile front in Asia Minor near the Bagdad railroad. The report, filed from Nashville, Tenn., notes commentary on women's suffrage agitation and ongoing ratification efforts in Tennessee during a special session opening August 9.

Amocasea Constantinople Asia Minor Bagdad Nashville Tenn Tennessee Betty Gram Portland Ore Imes Cole Miss Gram National Women's Party Minx Marjorie Shuler Cower National Woman Suffrage Association Tennesset

Sheriff Hangs by Amega and City Brisk Arrests

A string of arrests reported as officers recovered a 44 caliber automatic pistol from a man found along a railroad track and tied him to threats against a woman. Mary Burkett and Sam Burkett were jailed for disorderly conduct on Water Street, with witnesses set to testify. A man admitted carrying a cannon on Fairmont Avenue, and Jim Brown of Austen was hospitalized after a fight. Sheriff Glover and Dr. Ramage coordinated custody for a patient from Preston County, and a local scalp injury case from Grant Town Hospital is noted with ongoing recovery hopes.

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Thorman’s Italian Worker Tale in New England Company

An Italian worker named Thorman, working at a New England company, is described in a fragmented report noting his role at a coal car and his heritage as part of the surrounding coverage.

Thorman

Engineers Ready for Dr Newell’s Banquet at Fairmont

Washington dispatch reports engineers. Dr Frederick Newell Urbie head of oral engineering at University of Illinois will attend the banquet. The event honors the father of Krig2 in the railway industry. Local officials and representatives from the Yanesville Western Railway are expected to attend.

Fairmont Chappe Eyous Frederick Newell Urbie Othe Asociated Press Washington Yanexville and Western Railway Caney Este

Store Reason for tiring is good Call 1634

A brief item notes a store listing or notice mentioning a reason for tiring and provides a contact number 1634 for reference. The fragment lacks clear names, places, or dates beyond the number.

Investment Details for Morgantown Block A Project

A local notice describes a 16 lifetime investment with a $4 block in Edgway and S26 Block A East of Morgantown. It notes locations with fund electricity and emphasizes designation of blocks A for the project and utility provision.

Ood Morgantown

Wanted Laborers at Owens Bottle Co

Laborers urged for Owens Bottle Company positions offering good wages free insurance and meals. Applications welcomed with finished employes at cost.

Owens Bottle Co

Ford Roadster For Sale In 1st Class Condition

Private sale notes a Ford roadster offered in first class condition. Contact AJ by phone for details and arranging view.

FORD

Thornton's Belbam's Lancing Classes Schedule

Thornton offers lancing lessons every Wednesday and Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Private lessons available by appointment.

Thornton's Belbam's Lancing

Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association updates

Affairs of the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association progress, with two pieces in the past month. Mentions Monoo 2, a division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, sending its share to New England. Continued at Page Four.

West Virginia Trle Baltimore and I Ohio Railroad New England

Reckless Autoist Fined Fifty Dollars

A driver pleaded guilty to multiple charges in Justice Muusgrove's court this afternoon. Fines and costs totaled 116.50 with Basalt paying. Attorney Hulton did not dispute the plea or the charges related to license and other offenses.

M. R. Muusgrove Our Mobil

Wanted Rooms With and Without Board at Farmmont

Classified note seeks rooms with or without board for window glass workers arriving from Farmmont. Indicates lodging needs during winter period. mentions corporate or company housing context.

Tor Farmmont Ihels Winter ‘Corporation

Ladies wanted for work on tailoring and learning paid hours

Help wanted notice seeks ladies for sewing and tailoring work with pay and training. Apply at the street H. Schoolnic location to learn and earn.

Lear H. Schoolnic

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