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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
10
Washington news reports a dramatic scene in which Republican West Virginia politicos convene amid patronage tensions. The piece details calls for unity, charging factions to avoid delays and urging careful coordination with national leaders to shape patronage and appointments in the Harding era.
The article discusses a West Virginia political climate with talk of party harmony, patronage, and figures seeking appointments. It notes entertainers and insiders aligned with prominent leaders, warnings about loyalties, a Senate bill drawing attention, and references to hotel costs and various individuals pursuing positions. The piece catalogs names, places, and pending political maneuvers amid a broader national discussion.
Farnin L Wells of Fairmont earns 00 a month in pension wages as Portmastere recommends. Cornelius Gordy of Terra Alta receives 720 monthly pension after congressional inquiry. Katherine Butherland, daughter of Lovetor Sutherland, is honored at the Sutherland home where Leonard S Echols and wife plan occupancy of The Hadleigh hotel after holidays.
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