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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
1
An OCR fragment notes a rescue effort near a lake earlier, with references to crew members saved and firefighters or rescuers involved. Details are garbled but imply a coordinated response to a water incident and a successful outcome for the crew. Entities mentioned include Lake and rescue teams.
Warsaw reports Polish units blockaded Bolshable divisions of 20 000 to 40 000 men between Siedice and Brest Litovek. Official dispatch says Poles have captured 15 000 Soviet prisoners up to Thursday as announced today.
A fragmentary report details political maneuvering with West Virginia tied to the Eastern State campaign. The piece cites a conference with Will Hays and claims leaders in Pittsburgh and Chicago coordinated strategy, aiming to keep West Virginia aligned with New York headquarters and to control campaign messaging and road policies.
Pittsburgh August 21 AIDEA VERY Brief notes a suit by The Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Corporation seeking federal court intervention to limit railcar distribution. The coal company laments acute shortages threaten long delays, claiming railcar supply cannot meet output from its mines and calling for constraints on The Rail Company’s shipments.
News reports from Fairmont state a coroner's inquest opened to probe Dock Pruett's death from bullet wounds after a card game dispute at a local hotel. Colonel Guy D. Golf and several officials were involved as investigators and attorney members discussed the case and related authorities. The injured man was Treated at a hospital for two days before death. The Emergency Fleet Corporation figures prominently in the wartime context of the proceedings. The funeral is planned for two o'clock this afternoon with services at the court.
A large blaze swept a three story brick tower in the Minandal district of Pittsburg, injuring workers and damaging Rev and wholesale cigar dealer businesses. Fire crews fought the flames for hours before bringing the conflagration under control, with extensive damage to the building and surrounding area.
Weather and flood reports describe heavy rainfall across Nashville and surrounding areas with sewers overloaded and streets flooded. Amid the storm, political observers note Tennessee politicians preparing for ratification proceedings and state announcements as crews battle rising waters and city streets.
C. E. Freeman appeared before Mayor W. W. Conaway in police court this morning and paid $20 for reckless driving on Morgantown Avenue last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. John Eisner, 16, was injured when Freeman's car struck him as the boy walked along the road without warning. The Kisner family and witnesses testified to the incident. Freeman did not deny the charges. The case included testimony from Dr. Y. J. Orahomy and details of Freeman's actions after the collision.
Chicago January 21 seven men were wounded and arrested after an early morning riot at the railroad yard. Police report the clash stemmed from a strike confrontation and halted rail traffic as officers moved in to restore order.
Marion Aug 20 Col Sorge Harvey of New York was Harding's call ing Ast tnday. It was understood the League of Nations end discussed with prominent subjects to be discussed at their conference. It was said that a nominee will confer with several others who have been interested in the temaene Gynt while the framing This speech is set to be delivered weeks from today.
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