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The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1920

Page

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Fragmented notes from a crime and court report

A garbled OCR excerpt mentions a legal matter with the Executive committee and fundraising for opposing rates. It references a marriage, a priest’s involvement, and a police action. Multiple names, places, and vehicle counts appear, including New York, Virgins, and Philadelphia. Context is unclear, but the text implies a local crime and court proceedings with arrests and transport by rail.

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Turbulent Ledger Fragments from Baltimore Sun Margin

Fragmentary OCR from a Baltimore Sun financial page notes loads of coal movements and shipments to firms like Tateda carsewere, with 728 loads moved yesterday. It mentions a Democratic county convention and tentative election outcomes, plus references to Carroll County and unidentified forces in play.

Tateda Carsewere Consol Baltimore” Sun Panera Mamta

Kilarm last night drug bust sparks judge race talk

Dr Showalver praised the honor of candidacy while acknowleding support at a November election event. The discussion touched on a judge race between candidate Williama B Explosion and other contenders amid community excitement as campaigning continued.

Showalver Williama B

Gander Staged Warmly By Governor At Fairmont Meeting

Governor Cornwell and local leaders addressed the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting praising Fairmont’s industrial future. About 100 autos toured the city’s plants, with Governor Cornwell stressing civic leadership and the city as a great place to live. The procession began at Monongah Glass and continued to other industrial sites.

Fitd Browth Fairmont Anmual Cornwell E.A Bayle J. . M. Scott Chamber of Commerce John J. Cornwell Kald George ‘'T. Watson Chamber of Commarcs

Auto Shocks Without Driver In Downtown Crash

A five passenger Chevrolet owned by Harry Adams rolled from near View Avenue on Lowell Street for about three blocks without a driver and ended on F. R. Cleland's porch at Locust Avenue. The porch, weatherboard, and nearby yard suffered damage while the car, apart from a bent fender, sustained no major harm. The incident occurred around 6:30 this morning and awakened residents nearby.

Lowell Street Harry Adams Loewili Street East Avenue View Avenue F. R.cleland Locust Avenue Adama

Unofficial Tax Figures Imply Property Assessment Shifts

Fragmented OCR notes suggest Marion County tax assessments may cut waning valuations and boost corporate taxes by about 500000. Indications reference Monongahela River bridge, city Palrment specifics, and total county revenue around 405056.58 with public utilities and real estate lines showing significant variances from prior year projections.

Sri Uae Marion County Monongahela River Aetna Palrment Atrmoot Massocrase Dieter Real Pablles

Vera Graz In Ito Be Inevitable If Troops Enforce Provisions

A garbled note argues that invoking troops to enforce provisions is inevitable if the government orders action. The piece references the governor appointment and the state’s position, though details are unclear.

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Earth cracks in Kiowa and Meade counties widen under heat

In Kansas the desertlike dryness has produced large ground fissures. At John Marriage ranch in Kiowa County crevices 12 feet deep and up to half a mile long have formed, with cattle trapped by the faults. Geologists cite hot weather and subterranean water as causes while Meade County reports widespread underflow tapping by wells.

Hutchinson Kiowa John Marriage Meade County

Legislature Debates Deferral on Federal Suffrage Amendment

In a contested session legislators weighed deferring action on the federal suffrage amendment. The debate highlighted uncertainty and partisan tension as some urged delay while others pressed for a clear response. No final decision was reached.

Assailants of Cop Held for Court on Madison Street Fight

Seven assailants tied to a Madison Street attack on July 1 were held for grand jury after a fight involving brothers Ian and Bobby, charged at $500 bond. Prosecutor Walter R. Haggerty led the state’s case with five eyewitnesses describing the brawl and police involvement.

Lana Ava Madison Justo Ian Bobby Atorney Walter R. Haggerty Jattorney Curt E. Amog

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