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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR note describes a panel topic with unclear wording. The readable parts indicate a discussion or display item possibly labeled Etna Eeenees Feetate, but specifics on event place date participants or outcomes are not present. The text appears as a partial caption or diagram label lacking concrete facts.
Weather outlook mentions possible local showers and thunderstorms with temperatures around 70 today. A musical group donation of $50 and appreciation for services to the children's sun program are noted at a Moose Band meeting in Fairmont.
Col umbus Ohio August reports show Mayor Harry Davis leading former Congressman Ralph Cole by a narrow margin in the G C P primary with over 18 000 votes separating them as remaining precincts report. Analysts note Cole had gained seven and a half votes per precinct in early returns and could close the gap if the trend continues.
At a Diamond Street church gathering in East Side, campaign notes show W. J. Jollan winning 2 078 votes for U. S. senator, amid Democratic and Republican nomination talk. The Julia Bonifield Mission Circle reported good attendance and planned next meetings at Mrs. Morgantown Avenue and Mrs. Chas. Michael’s Broadway residence.
A fragmentary historic clipping reports a nude body found in the river near Clarksburg, with coroner notified but details unclear. It notes local officials and undertaker actions, plus community notices including bridge repairs, personnel changes at Mine No.6, and social updates from Summerlee and West Chester.
The narrative describes a chaotic event in which a house on Lomn Avenue experiences an explosion or disturbance. Neighbors and residents including Frank Banks and Eide discuss the aftermath, with references to sleep, awakening, and the impact on children. Police and local officials investigate minor leads, while surrounding commentary praises Republican figures and mentions election dynamics in Marion county. Daily coal production and shipment figures from nearby rail lines are also noted as background context.
Deputy issued licenses to Albert W. Johnson 23 of Grant Ton and Wilms McCollum 21 of Baxter both colored, Charles Hig Hulman 28 and Alta Rebecca McNeely 27 of Fairmont, Marshall Clyde Day 4 and Mary Maboly Hays 18 of Mannington. J Hays, father of the girl, was present and gave consent.
Metz paid a ten dollar fine and five dollars plus costs for reckless driving after a trial spanning from 1 to 4 pm. The case, heard with other charges, included intoxication and improper rights. Community notices mention Ladies Aid and a Democratic county convention, with attendees urged to be present at Mrs Huston’s East Park home.
The Ladies Aid Society of the MCP church will host an exchange on the post office lawn next Tuesday afternoon with plenty of good things to eat. Denzel Shaver of this town is recovering after an attack of measles. A coal pole accident caused six loaded cars to derail but repair work resumed yesterday.
Washington reports the United States has issued a note to Italy outlining policy to preserve the territorial integrity of Poland and Russia. Britain France and other allied powers received copies. The note aims to address the Russian people directly to counter Soviet appeals.
Commissioner Allen seized control of Hanover Trust Co after agents found unsafe practices and said the bank could not safely continue. The report indicated financial instability linked to Cas Ponzi investor schemes.
Reported results show Congressman Caraway leading United States Senator Kirby in the Arkansas race. Official tallies list T. C. McRae with 13,318 votes and T. Terrell with 659, indicating Kirby's faltering position in the Democratic nominating contest.
Associated Press reports in Washington that Polish leaders ask U S aid to confront Bolshevik aggression. The piece notes Polish concerns over Russian Bolshevik forces and reflects wartime diplomacy efforts with American support potential.
Clarence W. Watson leads the company with a New York office and Baltimore as the stockholders meeting site. Central Mining of Wheeling will ship coal by barge after buying a gasoline boat and planning a stockage yard. The Pennsylvania Coal Wagon Shippers Association formed to secure wagons amid a Harrisburg Public Service Commission hearing denying bribery charges. A dispatch from Harrisburg follows.
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