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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1920

Page

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Portable building 10 relieves congestion at high school

The district plans a two room portable schoolhouse to ease overcrowding at the high school. The unit, 8 by 19 feet with facilities, will be erected in the south yard and connected to the high school building by a hallway. It will free space on the third story for classrooms and house a portion of the student body during the transition.

Bulding Momry R. T. Cunning Brotl W. W. Coowhy Laveu Uiguvschool Sventar Wpgk Kalcher School Mingeelass Dlesser Chen Luise Otis G Mos Heas Ryconvenas Palagie Mr. Wilson Lees Wierton Board of Education Olor Neavent

Coal Car Supply Widespread Shortage Hits Western Region

Coal car supply in the western region remains tight with market prices around 44 and 34. Reports show idle cars due to lack of shipments, limited activity, and ongoing expectations of further declines in loading. Yesterday's regional totals included 1,798 cars ordered, 669 in place, and 800 placements foreseen, with Charleston division leading in orders and Western Maryland showing modest gains while overall demand stays volatile.

Charleston Ralleunel Uot Balimaro Oba Maryland Toudinzis Norn Arly Coke East Curtis Gay Bt George Michigan Poiute

Getting Ready For Murder Trials in Mingo

Quiet conditions spread through the Mingo coal strike region as authorities prepare for murder trials. Reports note orders from U.S. agencies and plans by leaders to secure comfort for workers and families in the rent colony along the river while officials organize trials for those held during the unrest.

Mingo Fly Prem Williamson Mingo Beauty Wong Tus

Jury Verdict Vacates Building Property Case at Circuit Court

The jury decided for the plaintiff Laura igatbat and A. Morrised on a contract dispute over an entire building at 4s Laura Way Street. The case concerned occupation of space and a plan with owner I Punt, with witnesses James Laurs Fannie Fumt and Font for the plaintiff and Morrison for the defense. The board’s appraisal valued the land at 7650 dollars, with the sale price offered at 6000 dollars, as the school board seeks land for a new East Side High School near Morgantown Avenue.

Laura Igatbat Poteovaton Edo Laura Morsing Xamied James Laurs Fannie Fumt Font G. A Morrison Jease Morrison Harry Shaw R. Amos Aiden Alde Denzil Straight Joshua Manley Wilbur Graffius David A. Carpenter G. Weeks Edgar L. Tennant Ghntlon H. Parrish M. J. Lance Iwone Riggs Creed A. Powell Tila Booted of Education Ulon Independent Netool Dietrict Seamat Mika Mary Tont Ot Ha Lattar Alta Vista Amd Mergaptown Anit Agjolna Guy Ly Oneter Morgantown Avenue Aime Tunes East Side Hitorneye Harry Shaw BB. Carkadon Bord AC W. Ogden and Cray D. Amos

Lynching of three accused in Santa Rosa execution

In Santa Rosa California a mob seized Sheriff Patray’s alleged killers Giorga Bord Terence Witt and Charine Valento from the county jail and hanged them to an oak tree within the cemetery. About 100 masked men, armed guards and auto headlights illuminated the scene as the prisoners were taken from the jail. The mob acted swiftly, overpowering officers and entering cells after cutting through several steel doors. No one resisted and executions completed within minutes.

Udy Pranst Santa Roa California Giorga Bord Terence Witt Charine Valento James A. Patray Sonoma County Miles Jackson Red Laster Dorman Quiciy Mot Tese Tbr Ity Grésier Aembera John Pages Petray Bayes Vayes Vaion

Burglaries End With Arrest In Fairmont

Melvin Smith, colored, was arrested by Patrolmen Digmap at 2:40 this morning after a getaway with a bag holding about 500 dollars worth of jewelry stolen from the O. G. Jones store on Male Street. A partner escaped with a bag containing a fur coat valued at 311 dollars. A 25 dollar reward offered by Mr. Jones for the coat recovery. Police found 49 pieces of silk lingerie and other items in the bag. Smith confessed leading to more stolen goods found on Pennsylvania Avenue and at Gray and Mote garage. Another suspect, John Johnson, a young colored man, was brought before the prosecuting attorney. A separate report noted a burglary at the Sarath WBNS company warehouse on Virginia Avenue. Evidence showed entry through a second-floor window and honey stolen. Dogs failed to trail due to uncertain direction of the robbers. London dispatch reports talks on martial law and safe conduct for government members to discuss the Teibub situation.

Melvin Smith Fairmont Smith Allie G. Jones Jeathar Department Atore Walter &. Haggert Thia Morning Smith Pennsylvania Avenue Goys Gray and Mote Tom Ford Atorney Sarath Wbns O Company Virginia Avenue Glover

Domes of Fame At Parade Banquet For Local Candidates

A large turnout at Patrmat lsat night staged a parade of candidates with Kenlphte of ay- Ushi leading the American band. Candidates from Shreve and neighboring towns attended the event, hosted by the Clarksburg team with a banquet after. Names listed include M. B. Lyot Shreve, W. D. Shinglétos, YD. Burnett, Janes H Vassar, Showy Bennett, O. Apbcraft, Onein Tohneen, Co H. Fink, Hood, W. S. Ridenour, W. a. McRitresh, Sharen Gamuere, G. Wir Holls, and many others. participants and guests from area communities were noted along with pages of names.

Patrmat Actio MN. B. Lyot Shreve W. D. Shinglétos YD. Burnett Janes H Vassar Boy Wilken Ly McCall Binney Cl Bailey Intrew B. Lowsag Samos Pus Bee Toy Fitzhugh R Bauths Hunt BF Hamilton Barer Nay Blake Jr Vawnar Bock Fis Pitenieh Court O. Bartlett Hood Bike

College program highlights student fund drive and sports

A student led chapel program at the Normal School featured Christmas readings and duets organized by Mrs. Waddell and Jack Abbott. The campaign supported the Literacy Digest Child Welfare Fund with pledges from seniors, faculty, and students, while basketball practice opened with about 15 hopefuls.

Mire Morrow Century Magazine Waddell Jack Abbott Mise Prichard Pregantad N- Re C. Morrow Mins Huth Sn Patgn Ai Ee Sueet

Mrs. Peter Cassell Dies at Gratton

Mrs. Peter Cassell a Grattan resident dies at her home Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. She was 61 and a native of Malou county. Survived by three children W A Cassell of Washington Matt A Cassell of Milashow and Mrs John Meeling. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. Funeral at St. Charles residence and burial in Bloommont.

Peter Cassell Grattan Belof Plac Wistels Wis Malou County Minn Elz Grafton Noxio Shain Casalstoke Wash A. Casaell Mila' Shy John Meeling Brutuses Aamon Powers Catawba Eo Tar Marion

Western Union Presses Congress on Telegram Fees

Washington December 10 The Western Union Telegraph Company has suggested that the postal service reduce charges for government messages and that members of Congress stop using office telegrams. Chairman Island of the House Committee on Accounts announced he would depart for New York tonight for talks with Western Union officials to see if federal statutes could be amended to compel acceptance of government messages.

Washington Western Union Cheirmsa Irsland Ant Hn New York Wetern Axton Fedarat Berwin

Notable Norwegian Author Hamnson Acknowledged At Home and Abroad

The piece profiles Hamsun, born August 4, 1860 as Gulbrandstar, tracing his early life in Norway, brutal voyage to America as a miner and motorman, and literary rise after penning the world famous sketch Finger during exile. It notes his later fame for novels and dramas while detailing his austere, anti celebrity stance and final seclusion at a northern farm.

Aden Odenturous Hamaun Soa Ingyia Gul Brandstar Doesess Humneun Christisis United States Chicago America Markal Strick Bing Bomevick Copenhagen Stamson Hanean Hannes Hamsun Apd Pau Gottin Tamara Munken Vendt

Bomb Thrown Kills Romani Senate Members in London

A bomb exploded during a Romani Senate gathering in London on December 10, killing Creceanu and two ministers, Radu among the dead, as the assembly took place.

London Creceanu Radu

Belgian Response To German Coup Rumor Fails To Calm Officials

Reports from Belgium say the ministry denies knowledge of any coup attempt by German forces. Rumors spread of a planned disruption to government functions, but official statements dismiss the claim as unfounded while noting heightened caution. Meanwhile, distant earthquake reports surface from Hong Kong, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, with little detail available.

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