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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
1
An Associated Press report notes in August that Britain has been officially informed of France's stance on the de facto Russian governance question. The article highlights a woman presiding role within the Republican state context and references Barons and entente tensions affecting policy alignment between Britain and France.
An Associated Press report notes late evening talks in Pultusk between Polish and Russian delegates amid ongoing wartime tensions. The scene centers on negotiations and the tense atmosphere as both sides seek progress despite split loyalties and strategic pressures.
At a 1:30 PM Chamber of Commerce meeting, committees from Rotary, Kiwanis, Engineers, Realtors, and more named members to plan financing for completing the new bridge. Attorneys Schwartz and Alexander to prepare legal papers for a syndicate, with 1,000 officials underwriting at 250 each, and a minimum 1000.
In Washington August weather shows the electoral map center on Ohio New York Indiana and Texas with Democrats at 185 votes Republicans at 195. Both sides project gains in New York California Colorado Wisconsin and other pivotal states while labor sway and regional loyalties shape the contest.
The report notes underreporting by the State Board of Public War Pattar overvalued properties. Gasconagany’s property shows $5,484 less than records. County records list 1919 figures for several rail and utility firms including B and O, Monongah, Marion Tel and West Virginia Traction, with total around 18,207,425.25 and 1913 figures also cited.
A chaotic report recounts car shortage disruptions on the Baltimore & Ohio and Monongahela lines, with 795 and 395 car timetables, Coke loading, and empties straining West Virginia and Pennsylvania districts. The Lambert Run Coal case nears Supreme Court review amid calls for clearer statutes. A relic farmhouse wall near a farm housing Mr Fowell’s ancestors is unearthed, intriguing residents awaiting further excavation. A new state convention vice man’s introduction caused a surge of delegate attention.
In a long convention day, Mrs Yost received warm praise as speakers like Callinan Northcott and Judge Morgan addressed attendees. The gathering honored women in state politics while delegates debated rules and planned further sessions, with key compliments to Harding Coolidge and the Ohio delegation.
The Community Council meeting is set for tonight at 8 o clock at the ids event. E W Scheer of Balti attends. 25 more are expected. Discussion will cover matters of interest to Storyland district. West Virginia official Scot Whedag and B O ticker agent D Hecker are noted attendees or travelers.
A young man described as Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the famed draft evader, was arrested by two state troopers ten miles west of Oneonta New York. The suspect denied being Bergdoll and used the name George Lennon.
New model Ford Roadster with fire wheels offered for immediate sale. Brand 7. Shop lists phone number 239 for contact and purchase details.
August marked notice states the shop opens at 7 AM and closes at 5 PM daily, with a partial line noting Saturday exceptions. The fragment lacks full details on weekend hours or location and is not fully readable.
Classified notice seeking four reliable pick miners with best wages in the county. Applicants should call at Manley Hotel after 7 PM this evening for details.
Readable text notes immediate possession and a brick house located on Fairmont Avenue Cal 2R. The fragment indicates a single property listing with no further details on price or conditions.
An auto driven by Pillingalea lost control on a narrow road above Worthing Rock station on the Mons last night around 10 15 p.m. The car toppled onto its side and rested on a street car track below. Thomas Lawis and the other occupant were not injured. The incident delayed the Fairmont-Clarkeburg party mobile.
A brief personal notice seeks a young woman to fill a grocery clerk or cashier position. Respondents instructed to send details to Box 8624 Weet Virein.
In brief, a note highlights MUSES LAE METS and an accompanying reference to Rep. M. M. Neely, with a cryptic mention of a wiaca. The fragment suggests a local or cultural item tied to the Mets and a political name, but details are unclear.
City officers Jack, Digman and Hawking raided a Jackson Street barber shop yesterday, arresting proprietor Charles Williams and patron Charles Heese. Both men, described as colored, were brought to the city jail and fined 10 dollars each after appearing before Mayor Conway. The joint reportedly operated in connection with the barber shop.
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