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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1920

Page

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Raft of Coal and Coke Shipments Across Regional Rails

In the Fantmont region a busy week saw freight activity driven by coal and coke. Baltimore and Ohio divisions reported varied carloads with several thousand coal and coke units loaded, empties moved, and several mines closed due to low orders. Western Maryland and Pittsburgh divisions showed ongoing coal and coke movements as the Monongahela railways reported hundreds of carloads, with daily totals and empties fluctuating amid disruptions from a wreck near Smithfield.

Morongak Baltimora Iyre Baltimore and Obie Rail Suas Patriot Myunonhola Oper West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland euFi Ie Seaton Taltl- Wue Ohio Nestarday Dattmore J .Nigan Carnett Divivinn Monoganoln Lway Poonnylvania Jwien Western Morgan Waltimore Smithfield Gewrot Chiefton Charleston Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Multalo Creek Nemen Dally Laonting Fairmont Roxion Laltimore and Ohio Railroad Ofien Pridas Priday Wendytvanie Eure Thane Wong Tee Heirs Beaneltone Wyait Winginiod Beng Loud Fink Cyrerasione Chitlestan Samnion She Hesal OQ Eal Vlesre Joasel Cary Hud Mano Inok Alvinion Tle Curtis Hay Georges Michigan Paints Ghia Polati Manta Eipoy Abilet Ate Ameries John L Lewin Ladiaupullsstad Wilk Manka Williamson Lagan Manita Fairmont Atmosphare Diamond Coat Company Ataul Houssa Scot's Tun Cassville Monangalla County Eiehigen Lwo.y

Germans Plan World League Policy War Era

Berlin reports Germany expects reaction to its international policy, not efforts toward deconstruction by the allies. Dr Gihney Stevarmuit, a teacher, advocates economic elements to influence the global stage. He says Americans have strong interests in trade and will resist upheaval but Germany can remain committed to its plans.

Germany Nitlon Gihney Stevarmuit Enonomie Elemins Gersnans

Brass plant man talks to engineers at Fairmont chamber

The Brass Plant Man addressed engineers at the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce Patr ion Chapter of American Association of Engineers on Thursday evening. He outlined plant operations including rolling and town work, praising the local blues plant and its crew. Mr Sima announced a retirement pledge and Ray 5. Qik received a farewell token. Mr Quick prepared to depart for San Antonio after a few weeks.

Speral Weat Virginia’ Products! Company Rome Fairmont Patrion Chapter American Agsoéistion Sima Quick Piitepareh Sam Antonio Tonsin

Venizelos presence dominates London election scene

London reports on Eleventh Hour politics as Venizelos appears in the Yeomanry elections scene. Commentators note his absence from Athens matters, while British figures debate policy and leadership amid a tense political climate. The funeral of Thomas Prickett is also noted, with services held at Newton Street and burial at Maple Grove Cemetery.

London Avisii Athens Prickett Thomas Prickett New Maple Grow Musgrave and Son John Croomfield

Oh Listen Here My Adam and Lane Damages Demand

A distorted historic piece describes a defendant claiming damages of one hundred thousand dollars after a troubling experience. The speaker vows to pursue compensation for alleged outrageous acts and mentions a pending confrontation with a figure named L. D. Moword. The rambling narrative includes threats of legal and financial retaliation and references to domestic turmoil.

Local A. O. W. Elected Officers in Fairmont Lodge

Local A. O. W. elected officers for the upcoming January installation. Fant Mager Workman represents the Grand Lodge as Master Workman William A Crawl, W. C. Hall Foreman A. H. Tawkins Overseer A. P. Jones Secretary of Finance H. A. Water Recorder and Treasurer J. I. Kinshead Guide Eugene Watkins Inside Watchman J. Worthington Outside Watchman Hamilton Spedden Theta. A large session is planned next Monday evening with refreshments after the Grand Lodge officers' event. The article oddly notes 1981 French army strengths of RSAZI officers and 69 000 men.

Fairmont Lodo AO. C. Willing Kins ‘Ead Eugenn’ Watkins Wa Cman J. 1 Worthington Watchcon Hamil Spedden Theta Grant Todo Ater

Teat Colonies Mercy Tonealth Abandoned Camps Warned

In Wa Vi December 38 officials report abandonment of tent colonies in Minfo county border fields. Health commissioner Davia outlines sanitation failures and potential epidemics with risk of deaths among women and children. Removal plans proposed with costs and mobilization details for men women and children.

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Churches 10 Open New Rouver Move Tomorrow

A national collection of 33 million dollars launches to aid distressed Eastern and Central European peoples with church groups and civic bodies mobilizing in churches and public spaces. The effort is backed by major American charities and social organizations, pledging transportation, labor, and clerical support to deliver every donated dollar to food relief for hungry children.

Wml Creeds United Stans Wik Herbert Hoover Europea Nelle Council Europa Onyer Prlands* Servica “ Committee Jehring Irs Amorles Detribwion Dosmitees Kalgtes Columbus Amd Farubaty

Rail and railways figures at Fairmont meet and regional updates

A garbled report details George H Campbell of Baltimore near Daniel Willard at the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce addressing future B and C Railway electrification to move coal and other loads over Alleghenies. It notes engine trouble on the B and C line near Gratton due to a seawall issue, with a fireman uninjured. Also mentions retirements, promotions, funerals, and political events, including Connecticut women gaining the vote and a Connecticut manslaughter verdict and sentence for Taylor Cola.

George H. Campbell Beltimore Daniel Willard Prasi Tt & C Fairmont Conv Meren Campbell Haliover By & C Gratton Colfax Wyat TH. J. Murphy Monongahela Railway Ickel Connellsville H. A. Caplan Jowvler Wee Pike Street Clarksburg H. H. Davis Congollsvilio Bolveratott Aupar Manongah Te B John W. Deocan Cumberland JM. Scott Wheeling Virginia Galloway

Special Express for Xmas Traffic Inaugurated by Railway

The Dolted States Railway Express Company started two express trains between Pittsburgh and Fairmont and Clarksburg and Pittsburgh for the Christmas season. No passengers. Trains run to December 24 with unload cutoffs at 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. in Pittsburgh, and shippers must send perishable goods early. Only expressage on board during the test period.

D. A Clarksburg Pallmout Ulippers Fairwort Pittsburgh

Range Barrier Fort Yea Enacts Tariff Step

The report records the House taking a tentative step toward enacting an emergency tariff. It notes shifts toward higher prices on items such as wheat wool clothing and footwear, affecting sheep and cattle. The wording indicates a cautious start in tariff policy with potential impact on goods and producers.

Washington Der

County Taps Teacher Shortage and Vacancies

A county education report cites vacancies with fifty children lacking school enrollment. Sixteen teachers earn wages from 481 to 76 per month, while about 480 teachers are listed as employed. the session notes demand for qualified instructors and raises questions about school access and teacher shortages.

Shawty Tate Echnols Mortage Leachern Myrion County A. Barnes Supmincednéne Udhriaden Corn Informa Regtala

NO NONSENSE ABOUT SA MARAG

Avis plume reports repeated attempts to fly over town with a tealling drop airmail ship. an Aviator from Parliament buildings faced engine trouble forcing a landing in a small republic. The journey involved an Ital treaty context and a request to obtain gasoline supply for the return trip, with boundary issues noted at San Marino.

Avis Plune Sau Republic Italy San Marino le Wan i

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