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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

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TABERNACLE PALS WILL AID WORK AT PULPIT EVENT

A community group of boys called Tabernacle Pals plans to assist Billy Sunday revival efforts. Attendees will discuss fundraising actions and logistics for upcoming campaigns in Jacksonville and Winona Lake. A windup at Pitt Gas includes a labors club to prepare materials and recruit volunteers for the tabernacle work.

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Wanted Ace Bookkeeper by Local Firm

Wanted ace bookkeeper by local firm with commingled duties. Address the Virginian office c/o D C West for details. Include age and salary requirements.

D.C West

Payments Due Subscription Notice

Vague notice about due payments for a subscription. Decambar and a Friday deadline referenced with unclear terms. No clear entities or figures due to garbled text.

Oh Listen Here! A Humble Public Drama From Indiana

Fragmented OCR text depicts a chaotic scene involving Mr. Asher, Mr. Crane, and Mr. Ross amid Methodist church tensions and a plan to secure a topper for a lighted bell tower. Crude dialogue hints at office politics, a possible diplomatic posting, and a dramatic stanza about a tabernacle and lighting, ending with a stray line about Pueblo, Indiana.

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West Virginia Education Debate Cuts Through Frayed Rhetoric

Rotary and civic leaders in Fairmont focus on school funding and rural access as they press for state support. Aimed at improving teachers and facilities, the group endorses a larger budget for public education, calls for oral hygiene programs, and urges action to lift poor counties toward acceptable schooling standards. The meeting cites a proposed 437,500 appropriation and warns of long term costs if neglected.

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Police Station Riot Ends With Carving Knife Return

A Water Street disturbance drew police attention as two men argued over a carving knife and razor. The fight moved through streets toward a railroad water tank before a bystander restrained them and the weapon was returned to its owner. One man was arrested as the Mayor questioned the events and issued a fine in the incident.

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Coal Trade Quiet With Low Car Availability

The region faced a dull market as car orders and shipments lagged. 1,157 cars ordered but only 720 in the region, 660 placed. 82 coke, 64 B.M. 1 X’s, 34 hopper cars recorded. Quotations near 290 per pool with mixed small increases and sales around 3.00 to 3.40. Officials expect limited surface activity and a 50 percent run tomorrow amid reduced export orders.

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Irish Truce Negotiations Surface After Talks

London reports a possible truce as discussions continue between Prime Minister Lloyd George and Bishop Patrick J. Clune of Port, following a day of engagements that stirred hopeful commentary in the Daily Mail.

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Irish question settlement debate in Britain and Ireland

Reported London debate on self governing Ireland and a potential conference with Sinn Fein Irish Labor and Catholic groups. Mentions Cardinal Logue support and Henderson’s stance. discusses British government aims for peace and limited self rule without a president, while signaling uncertain prospects for a formal constitutional settlement.

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Four Die In Ravenna Interurban Rail Wreck

In Ravenna Ohio the interurban rail wreck fatalities rose to four as investigators identified the motorman and the driver among the deceased. Police and rescue crews recovered victims from the scene as the crash disrupted service and prompted an emergency response.

Ravenna Ohio

Freight rate meeting in Fairmont with rail officials

Trafic officials of Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburg and Lake Erie meet Fairmont Chamber of Commerce in conference at the Chamber rooms to discuss freight rates. Secretary Connell outlines the situation as tariffs rising and adjustments considered to align with neighboring cities.

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Harding Back Home Wades Into His Mail

Marion Dec 8 President Harding returns from a month away and handles a flood of letters and routing tasks at his desk. He aims to clear the desk before the upcoming League of Nations conference next week.

Harding Marion

War With Japan Must Start On The Other Side

Washington speeches recount how American leaders rejected war with Japan while warning that if pushed by politicians and platforms, Japan could escalate. Representative Kann of California argues the nation must be ready to fight if forced, urging internal military training to safeguard the country.

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Wage Cuts Loom in Textile Trade

Boston report notes a planned wage reduction by about twenty two and a half percent across New England and New York textile sectors. John Golden, president of the United Textile Workers, said no formal notice had been received and no formal action announced yet. The conference included makers of batts, rottos, and woolen goods employing roughly 300000 people in the industry.

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Blaine Boggess Named Deputy Sheriff in New Setup

Rumors of Blaine Boggess joining the department under newly elected Sheriff Jauich D. Chariton were confirmed as the night chief resigned after informing Chief Sulder. The appointment follows Showalter declining the post after a long tenure with the Gepirties unit.

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Interstate Commerce Commission urges reform to aid Shippers

The commission recommends Congress amend the salt to permit the roless and gs sed up. It notes many roads are handicapped by failing to collect f ance, urging penalties for bribery and manipulation. The report calls for changes in laws to reduce corruption, improve equipment, and extend regulation to all passenger transportation.

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