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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

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Arrests Tie Lawyer to AFA Feud and Farm Heist

In a tense town case, a lawyer and politician denied links to the AFA amid arrests over a sensational break in at a local distillery. Police traced a vehicle clue to Unton, with Chief Vandever's team pursuing three defendants as shots were fired by guards. The gang was captured in Datetown after a hurried departure by an automobile firm member, while a disputed vehicle claim emerged from Mingrave.

L. C. Mungrave Ea Iben Maby Cocomty Tain Constabulary Stolta Untonam Lawix Vandever Fredericktown Jimor Nim

Davis Slogan Contests Mention Local Morals

Fragmentary notes describe a slogan contest involving LM Davis of this city. References to Cox and Valmont appear with claims of terms altered by Davis and an honorable mention for a Cox submitted slogan. The text is garbled and names and places are unclear.

Davis Valmont W. VI America Ieiges Poe Davis

Fragmented Clues in Stolen Car Mystery Unfold

A chaotic, OCR filled report describes a daytime car theft investigation near Bal ibaw with Deputy Sheriffs M. Fyille and Murphy Yound, floods, and a funeral procession. It notes license issues, court talk, and local reactions as suspects and witnesses are named in a storm of garbled dialog and scattered quotes.

Sherif M. F.yille Murphy Barack Wiata Todsaten

PERATORS EAR SOME SEAMS MOVER BY TAR HORTA

The text notes disruptions in car supply and logistics during a period of shortages. It mentions a railway in West Virginia and a district placement with limited empty cars, while shipments to the Fans antes and Ohio lines are monitored. The Fairmont region appears to be increasing compliance with an Interstate Commerce Commission order governing lake shipments.

Fansantes Ohio Fairmont

Welcoming Woman Vote Faces Moral Reform Fight

Fragmentary text references women, reform groups, opponents, and Republicans. It hints at a debate over suffrage and social improvement, noting opposition and partial support within political factions. Strong entities unclear due to garbled OCR. no clear names, dates, or places identifiable.

Farmers Seek Answers as Car Shortage Muddies Rail Freight

Chicago August 19 First messages from Associated Press report a car shortage crisis among farmers and freight firms. Secretary Thompson says immobility of railcars hinders delivery and the Agricultural Association plans a seven day census across 48 counties to count idle cars at 104 stations. Of 494 long cars 146 are in use or 29.5 percent. 920 wires and 928 cars observed on first day. The drive aims to locate fault and restore movement amid widespread rail yard congestion.

Associated. Press Polich Delegsths Toon Chicago Thompson Walg Tarsaara Calltall

Untitled fragment on weather and locations

An incomplete note mentions Ricae Wet 7 and references Towt and Lesteare. The text is fragmentary, with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond these corrupted names. Further readable material is needed for a coherent summary.

Boy Wanted Copportunity to Learn Printing Trade

Wanted boy of 14 to learn printing trade. Apply to Printing Co for apprenticeship opportunity and training under skilled staff.

Printing Co

Western Union Telegraph Co Seeks Outdoor Workmen

Advertisement notes young men wanted for outdoor work at Western Union Telegraph Co with pay of $15 per week for eight hours per day. Permanent positions offered with opportunities for advancement.

Adft

Give Bonds For Trial Assault Case In Court

In a morning assault and battery case, defendant Bunner and Mundell posted $100 bonds for their appearance. An affidavit from defendant Bunner claimed land ownership disputed with Mundell, set for trial Saturday at 9 o clock.

Court of Justice Musgrove

Clarksburger Wins B and C Auto Award

Clarksburger secured the B and C Auto Award in a day marked by maintenance concerns. Stinson, noted for his involvement with the project, was mentioned in association with yesterday’s events, reflecting the local focus on ongoing upkeep and recognition.

Clarksburger Urksbarse the & C Stinson

Mechaney and Laborers Wanted at Helmick Foundry

WANTED. Mechaney and Laborers Good wages Steady employment Helmick Foundry and Machine Co Fairmont.

Helmick Foundry Marchine Co Fairmont

Good wages steady worn lets Clay Co Pari and Indians free

In a terse note the article mentions fair pay and steady work influencing three groups. It references Clay County, Pari and Indian communities in relation to labor conditions and freedoms. The piece hints at ongoing labor or policy discussions affecting these groups.

Minors Tenting Disrupts Central Committee Field Meet

In CLEVINLAND on August 19 Associated Press reports a joint committee conference for central competitive field work faced disruptions from supplemental pest control operators. The unnamed disturbance affected the event's flow and schedule.

Associated Press Clevinland

Fragmentary notice from a period paper unclear summary

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered names and terms including GAM BONGIA and Pree with no coherent event or date. The readable material lacks a clear person, place, or action to summarize into a proper news item.

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