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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references Boyd George and British forces, mentions strikes at Constitution and disposal, and a debate over a constitution. Core meaning unclear due to garbled transcription. no clear date or outcome. Further readable context needed to refine.
In Cleveland on August 16 Associated Press reports miners and operators sparring over day and month wage increases. Operators reject the proposed terms while the miners press for parity with the coal commission award. A joint committee, chaired by Jan Gallagher, contemplates next steps as subcommittees await further calls.
Postmaster Tom Frahata reports a burglary at the post office this morning. Law enforcement, including Sheriff Glover and a bloodhound team, traced a trail about a quarter mile from the office to a fenced area where a horse lay near a damaged tent and clothing scattered around.
Sheriff Glover's bloodhounds tracked a suspect near Laurel Point Morgantown to a house occupied by Black residents after a reported firing in the neighborhood. Second trail led back toward the area, with authorities continuing at the scene.
Former service men are requested to meet tonight in memory of the late Corporal Hershel Hamilton. The gathering is called by Fred Haerimat, post commander, with likely civic participation. Arrival in New York from France is noted as a context for the interment. Full attendance of members is urged.
Miss Prickett becomes the first woman to be appointed principal of a city school, replacing Prof H L Waite who resigned. The board also announced vacancies and other school appointments, with repairs planned for notable school buildings and tuition rates set for 1910.
Fragmented text mentions a new high total for assigned cars, a Fairmont region opening, and a Modongah division tie between Baltimore and Offa railway. References to rail operations, small totals to begin, and jostling cars suggest a transportation or railway news snippet with unclear, garbled details and names.
A fragmented local note discusses figures for last year, refusals to accept a terse endorsement, and questions about a Lincoln district valuation. It mentions the board of white works, a potential reduction in costs, and references to natural gas pricing and a 2006 period amid various misreadings.
A fragment mentions a yearwol age with unclear context and a reference to an E vowel. The readable text is sparse and lacks concrete details. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
A heavy rain storm floods Toledo causing property damage and disruptions across districts. Officials report rising water levels, impacted roads, and calls for emergency relief while residents seek shelter and safety amid ongoing rainfall. Local agencies coordinate swift response and assess infrastructure impact.
A damaged notice fragment seeks housing options. The readable bits indicate filing a reply by letter or phone to arrange rent or purchase. Strong entities are unclear. likely a classified personal housing request from a late-era short-form ad.
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