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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1920

Page

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Little Damage Done but Banner Injures One

A boiler and steam accident near the Fairmont line caused pipes to burst and a banner fell at 13 Maryland Avenue. One person, a child, was fatally scalded. a man died later at the hospital. A prior engineer accident in 1883 is noted as a comparison.

Haitimore & Railroad Fairmont Maryland Avenue Bonner Fairman State Hospital Punner Tom Treet Funni Pebi Sey Diamond Street Man Orpha Daiacers E Yates Biel Tirei Myrtle Fred Jemking Reine Offien Ito

Cops Hectic As Livestock Run Loose Through Town

City police faced a wild weekend as cows ponies and chickens roamed the streets and stables during a vacation period. A cow escaped tied rope from Skeet Brown and a henhouse raid led to a fine. Officers recovered several livestock incidents and an arrest for roaming poultry.

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Resignation at Fright Rates Wearly Production and Coal Industry Turmoil

Fright: Rates Wearly Production of CMl Stubbins resigns amid scarce details on coal industry changes. The report notes Tapren Walalive of Lae Uauted Siaced Departune and missing data for Juakicu, with a focus on permits, prices, and export logistics. The piece mentions Stubbins to be replaced by Caldwell from the National Coal Association, and a fatal accident involving a child near Fairmont.

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Farm Women to Attend County Farm Bureau Meetings

Special meetings planned across the county by the Farm Bureau under county demonstration agent Eve Blair aim to engage farm women. Mrs Le McCiang will speak on economic and educational topics to show farm women a supportive environment, with sessions at Jolliffs Grove on Thursday and more talks announced later.

Ube Fm We Farm Bureau Mas Eve Blair LE. McCiang Grembeiar Jolliffs

McCray Hotel Firm Plans Kenyon Dovel Upgrade

The McCray Hotel company, owners of the Kenyon Dovel, announces plans to install improved electric facilities at the property. Contracts and local associates are involved as the project moves forward in Pennsylvania near the river, about 60 miles from Pittsburgh.

McCray Hotel Company Kenyon McCray-Hotel Company Charles’ i. Jr Charles S- McCray Uty Meira Coar Kittanning Araseety Peninsylvania

Trial opens after hotel assault incident in Kenyon area

Reports describe Major W er at Conmety and others accused of throwing grass money tray at Harvey Keller in a Kenyon hotel. Witnesses recount chaotic scenes as police and officials prepare for trial, with remarks on community response and safety measures.

W.erat Earey Stith Jonze Robey ML Wisag Sony Harvey Keller Chiles Berond Nak Pelmom Amanda Jean ‘Bote Rene Relia Pearance Sontag Marie

City Board orders sewer repairs after Saturday storm

The City Board of Directors authorized immediate repairs to storm and sanitary sewers at multiple points across the city following heavy rainfall on Saturday. Discussions covered streets including Broadway, Pennsylvania, Spring, Madison, and Maple avenues with ongoing concerns about damaged properties and bridge conditions. City Engineer S. S. Miller and other officials will assess further needs and report by midweek.

Clyde Morrin City Board of Directors Emule Oreidgely Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Spring Street Frank Amos Haywond Abe

Three Quarters Do It Will Die in Poland

A terse headline reports a dramatic claim about effort and risk in Poland. The item notes three quarters as participants or units and mentions potential fatal outcomes, framing a political or military context with minimal detail. No further specifics on dates, groups, or places are provided in the readable text.

Poles Urged to Keep Armies from Supplying Enemies

Paris reports workers in Danzig remain quiet as supplies to Poland are restricted. Aug 20 dispatches note Soviet and Bolshevik movements threaten operations. warnings from Washington and London about armed forces near ethnographic borders. unclear details on Warsaw and Wirsaw authorities amid fluid frontline tension.

Aly Associated Pret Paris Danzig Poland Washington Eiened Moge Thay Wirsaw

Marion County Teachers Institute Held Amid Busy Week

Teachers and local leaders gather for the Marion County Teachers Institute as sixteen sessions run this week and sixteen more planned for the next. County officials require attendance for all educators. Berkley Springs hosts sessions and county institutes cover primary and high school staff with emphasis on upcoming term requirements.

Marion County Ing Berkeley Thie Pon County Tnstitute Ak Bon Pehoo Clarksburg

Bouky Me Limited Wrecked in Iowa Report

A damaged narrative from Iowa sources reports a wreck involving Bouky Me Limited near Coralville Iowa City area. One woman was seriously injured with serious bruises. the railway route aimed toward Denver and Chicago but details remain unclear due to damaged text.

Iowa Rick Ilan Pacifle Railroad Coralville Threadest Iowa City Denver Chi

Wanted able men for wagon team at Anotr city toe co

A fragmented notice seeks able bodied men for wagon work at Anotr city toe company. Details incomplete due to OCR issues but calls for laborers and mobility within local operations.

Toe Co

Loyalists Burn Shops in London and Ireland

Reports from TASBON Ireland dated August 23 describe rioting as Loyalists set fire to shops in London and Dublin, with scenes of ruin following the murder of Police Inspector Swanzy in the prior day’s unrest.

London Tasbon Ireland Lisbon Swanzy

Talented actor tops list at saleaman sly event

A fragment lists ten names connected to a saleaman shly event in Mecanton tied to commercial ventures. The text hints at a position or role and references seminary background and an enforcement note.

Emeacher Ean The Enon Saleamanshly Mecianton Commercial

Rotary event bribe sentence at the banquet

Rotary audience hears a message about a bribe situation linked to the banquet at the TMC venue with a note on Tuesday evening.

Banguet TMC

Wanted Mechanics Marborers Flood Wages Steady

Helmick Fooneer Water Co. seeks mechanics and laborers in Fairmont for steady wages and steady employment. Apply at once for full time positions.

Helmick Foonerr Wathine Co Fairmont

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