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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
1
The club debated taking over a river project stop within city limits and the financial impact. City officials and Kern were mentioned, but plans stalled as talks were abandoned and costs cited ranged from fifty thousand to ninety thousand dollars with the bridge project unfinished.
Eleven typhoid cases have been reported to Dr Criss with three on Carleton Street and two on Glenn Avenue. Most families rely on a Carleton Street spring water source, while two unreported cases stem from a Locust Avenue well owned by W E Steele. Water testing and source tracing are underway to curb the outbreak.
A meeting of ward chairmen and assistants is set for eight o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. President George T. Watson will speak on commerce work, plans for the Chamber party next Tuesday, and enlisting ward readers for a great attendance. Secretary Connell invites city officials to join this event, aiming for about six hundred attendees. The arrangements committee meets tomorrow at 1 30 PM to finalize details. Governor Cornwell and Major Boyle will address.
Unclear text reports an alleged kidnapping involving a child from Norristown in June. The article links a suspect named Pascal to the case, with references to The Crank alias and hints of immunity in exchange for information. Relations to George H. Coughlin and political figures appear in fragments.
Special to The West Virginian reports Adam B. Littlepage may seek the Democratic nomination for Circuit Judge in the Kanawha Clay circuit as a form of compensation for losing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination to Arthur B. Koontz. The piece notes labor-aligned Democrats favor Littlepage and accuse party bosses of arranging the nominating shift, with broader commentary on the Kanawha political scene and national Bolshevik references amid wartime dispatches.
A vacancy created by the death of Judge Alston G. Dayton sparked speculation on several candidates. Martinsburg District Attorney Stewart W. Walker is prominently mentioned, with Wheeling’s Jobin Coniff also favored by some. Others named include Representative M Mansfield Neely, Ambassador John W. Davis, and Judge Levis Napoleon Tavener, among others in Clarksburg and Parkersburg.
Baltimore and Ohio officials report 1 069 empties on the Monongah Division with 1 009 in early morning placement. Ten mines idle due to car shortages though expected Friday loadings as some cars tied up in Bowlesburg. Cars today include 955 open 24 coke 42 other and 206 carried over from previous day. Western Maryland spurs show 200 empties with more cars arriving for Friday’s loading. Buried at Fairview: Frank R. Lyon robbed on return from Kentucky Consolida tion Coal Co trip. residence ransacked with belongings scattered.
Mary Burkett and her unnamed husband faced arrest after a quarrel when a disturbance led to lawful intervention. The incident, described in local notes, centers on a domestic dispute and subsequent police action.
A test to see if walking is correct involves balancing on the ball of the foot with prone toes. The YMCA campaign among teenage girls urges sensible shoes and demonstrates that few can perform the test, linking improper footwear to incorrect walking.
Notice seeking single men of good habits for food trade work. Apply at the Maney Hotel after 5:30 PM.
Saturday event at Jacobs Hut Chinson Hardware offers homemade bread pies and vegetables. Proceeds or details incomplete but mentions a Methodist church community gathering with food.
Wanted boy who will stick to a pleasant profitable trade and excel in working conditions. Apply to Mr Mepel at The West Virginian office for employment details.
Help wanted for Owens Bottle Co with good wages free life insurance meals furnished and employment at cost Apply in person at Owens Bottle Co to secure work duties and pay details in this classified notice
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