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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
7
A 1920 commentary urges all coal operators to join the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association. It praises the group for effective leadership, coordination with across the industry, and argues membership benefits the broader coal industry nationwide.
Citizens debate a city tax plan to fix finances with a broad revision of assessments. Board of Review members from Mannington and Union districts vote against the proposal, blamed as tools of those opposing tax hikes. Taxpayers face up to 75,000 000 more in charges as bills come due.
The discussion centers on municipal autonomy and the need for a clear explanation from leaders about plans for reform. The piece argues strong action by the Chamber of Commerce could spur uniform municipal laws and reduce sub terranean influence, while warning against opaque motives and urging accountability.
A fragment outlines campaign talk of Harding and Cox, labor unrest with strike breakers, and political maneuvering. It references Bulgarian Tea ads, voter sentiment, and local industry tensions, highlighting worker protests and contract disputes affecting communities in Fairmont and Pittsburgh.
Marion Aug. 5 A committee led by Sen Howard Sutherland and Judge F Moran urged Senator Harding to address the West Virginia Republican convention in Wheeling on August 12 The proposal may affect his existing plans to speak in Marion for East Liv delegation and is under advisement with acceptance uncertain.
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