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The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia

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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1920

Page

7

Forged Check Forgery Leads to Arrest in Fairmont

A man identified as Simon attempted to cash a $65 check at Bank of Fairmont after an earlier $345 check fraud. The forgeries were traced by bank officials and Patrolman Tom Ford. Simon admitted attempting the second check claiming hardship and unemployment.

Arthur Ines Nui Bank of Fairmont Sition Punty Joli A. Baderon Dog Cake Corporation Norwood Oie

Observations By The Rambler and Workplace Humor

Workers discuss a front page Christmas tale and compare it with Dickens. A jealous colleague learns the rival story was written by the critic himself, revealing a prankish twist amid light office chatter and a court scene involving Attorney Clay Amos.

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Premier Ralllis Athens and Greece Plebiscite Fallout

Ex King Constantine named ruler by plebiscite ignites political crisis in Greece with Allies' stance complicating policy. A court scene features sharp cross examination and debate over witness credibility as attorneys spar over lucrative occupations. Eastern schools plan south baseball camps as students prepare.

Rhallis Athens Constantine Greece

Vienna Thanks American People for Food Relief

Vienna acknowledges aid from the United States and Swiss shipments that averted bread shortages during a crisis. Burgomaster Reumann praises American relief efforts, noting widespread malnutrition, hospital medicine shortages, and rising mortality, while thanking the American people and Red Cross for aid and parcels.

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Profound thanks from Vienna to generous Americans

Vienna town council sends best Christmas wishes and thanks to Americans for humanity and philanthropy aiding the city in its time of need. The note extols relief efforts and goodwill toward Vienna from American supporters.

Jugoslavias Romania Danube Vienna Itix Reumann Associated Preas America

Iron bar turned into springs for watches boosts output

A fragment notes iron bars forged into watch springs, claiming a fifty thousand time increase in production or efficiency. The sentence is terse and the broader context is unclear.

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