Sped Up Cars and Milestone Spinters
Peeved on brief outage sparked by B and Oiter failure to supply necessary. Cars faced delays as repairs proceeded, with officials promising prompt restoration and updated timelines.
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Peeved on brief outage sparked by B and Oiter failure to supply necessary. Cars faced delays as repairs proceeded, with officials promising prompt restoration and updated timelines.
Report notes a heavy slump in empty supply along the Baltimore Ohio division with car shortages blamed for delays. Railroad officials warn gains may be limited for the remainder of the week as coke and other loads face scarce equipment and assignment issues amid unclear totals.
DAIS LANE recounts a humorous mishap at an exclusive picnic party held Monday in celebration of a national birthday. Oliver Woods bought a large melon, a freezer of ice cream spilled, and a bevy of mishaps followed as pies and salads toppled. The tale ends with tired hosts and women reacting to the food chaos as the narrative spills into a continuation on the next page.
The judge imposed a fine of up to $500 and up to sixty days in jail on John Adams, a colored man, after pleading guilty to taking a joy ride in Harold Ballabs' car without permission. The case highlights juvenile car theft concerns and potential penalties for similar offenses.
A brief card of thanks referencing Royal Neighbors and Woodmen of the World fraternal groups. The message acknowledges gratitude and pays respects to members and supporters. Limited readable details indicate a community notice from fraternal organizations in a local paper.
A fragmentary notice mentions a Wednesday evening event with a phone contact 1176 and a name Brons or Br ons. The text is garbled but indicates an appointment or announcement set for the evening. No clear date or location is decipherable.
Market listing in Fairmont notes online sale due to fees and a bus? sale. First class grocery and various items offered at 63955 with reference to Weat Virginian Office.
Wanted workers for promotion pathways at Owens Bottle Co. earn good wages in clean, steady work with excellent conditions. Ambitious men advance to positions of importance. free life insurance for one year and meals provided at cost offered. Apply at Owens Bottle Co.
Warren G. Harding launched his front porch campaign on July 5 from the porch of his Marion home. The audience included Ris Nichols, former Marion mayor, who though once reluctant to back Harding, indicated support amid local political tensions.
John McCarthy and Mike O'Brien argued over where a Sammie landed in France. Officer Carl Kern intervened near Madison street. Mayor Conaway fined both men $5 for disorderly conduct at Pearl Court. Frank Shipley of Opekiska was fined $5 for intoxication at the Baltimore End railroad station yesterday evening.
New York reports an Associated Press item stating that 2,400 tons of resin sugar arrived in New York, routed through Suez as part of an American import shipment. The note highlights the resin sugar flow and its economic implications for the period.
A Des Moines report notes Federation of Women's Clubs members plan to enlarge the Consolidated Civic Committee. Mrs. B L Butcher will present the proposal at the county courthouse meeting to include doctors dentists and the Kiwans club, broadening community representation. Dr Fyrl Kearns of the State Fire Marshal's office is also slated to speak.
July reports from Dayton and Columbus detail Senator Harding drafting his address by hand to speed completion for accepting the Republican presidential nomination. Cox, in Dayton, visits his boyhood home and plans golf despite campaign rush. Roosevelt aides from San Francisco expect conferences on notification ceremonies, with Dayton citizens wary of Columbus plans. Cox, a keen golfer, addresses the Ohio Golf association.
Rotary members were entertained by the Musical Arts Trio at the Y M C A meeting. Glydas Pettit Bumstead delivered a clear voiced performance while Mary Seller and Lucile Collette contributed instrumental pieces. Dr Stoetzer moved that the club convey greetings to the Kiwanis group. attendance was high and several members boasted notable records.
Spassers of Associated Press report that the upherd conviction of seven members of the American Federation of Labor for attempting to stage a street march without a permit, which reduced the inclusion in reach case to 36 dollars for appeal, would be taken to the United States Supreme Court.
Four colored garbage collectors roll through the city on sanitation trucks this afternoon as a strike by Sanitary Agency workers sends crews into action. The unexpected event follows a day of disruptions and confirms the agency’s temporary staffing changes.
Four days earlier, men pressed for a raise from saturations to 100 dollars monthly. the walkout left the tracks idle while the Sanitary department hired new truck drivers and the garbage crew continued work this afternoon.
Special meeting of general chairmen from the labor organizations called for Chicago on July 18 to consider the award for labor leaders. The award, expected July 20, will coincide with a large general session. About 1200 committeemen from the unions are expected to attend the event.
Senator A C Scherr of this city dies at Cincinnati hospital early this morning after service in the state senate. The long time public official, known for his work in the West district, passed quietly with family by his side. He served for many years in state and local government and was celebrated for his contributions to the community. His death leaves a void in regional politics and civic leadership.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes a focus on priorities affecting service, with emphasis on a shift toward secessionist aims. The brief item signals policy tension and the broader political environment surrounding the issue.
A brief casino of campaign probes is expected to shift focus to St Louis as senate officials outline plans for further inquiries. The article notes July 8 as a referenced date and mentions ongoing oversight without detailing names or outcomes.
A Council of Defense issued a stirring call urging peers and others to enroll. It asks those deemed unfit for service to register, signaling broad mobilization and political pressure amid the crisis.
War news from Warsaw reports the Polish National Council of Defense calls for immediate service against the advancing Russian forces. Able bodied men are urged to arms while those unfit may register to release office at the front. The proclamation frames the struggle as a fight against bolshevism with assurances of support for soldiers and families.
Report from Spa Belgium notes German delegates at a conference discussing a six month deadline to disarm and the plan presented yesterday. The talks involve Allied delegates and focus on timetables and compliance, with hopes for a concrete accord.
From Berlin dated January reports say revolutionary preparations are under way in Brunswick. Extra radicals are expected to meet and declare drastic action forthcoming. Authorities caution that tension is rising as plans emerge for a potential upheaval.
London report states President Wilson has accepted an invitation to convene a League of Nations Assembly. The Foreign Affairs meeting is set for July to discuss early League actions and international cooperation.
The second uniform examination for teacher certificates for first second and third grades resulted in certificates issued to several candidates. County Superintendent Homer C Toothman reports recipients from various towns and districts, with names and grades listed for first and recond categories. The final examination for the coming term will be held at the elementary school and Meadors Institute, with plans for supervision and testing.
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