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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
1
Loading Week Slump Bogs Baltimore Ohio Division
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Ohio
Oh Listen Here Picnic Mishap At Our National Birthday
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueniobe
Oliver Woods
Oliver
John Phillips
Edward Howard
Helmicks
Ross
E. W
Louise
John Adams Sentenced in Joy Ride Case
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Harold Ballabs
Srt
USCARD OF THANKS As of the Royal Neighbors ca
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
W. O. W. Woodmen
Wednesday Evening Brons by Ap Phone 1176
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.
For Sale Market in Fairmont Listing
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Hother Bast
Owens Bottle Co Seeks Packers and Shippers for Promotion
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.
Harding Opens Front Porch Campaign in Marion
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Warren
Hardinge
Jim
Nichols
Harding
Irish dispute over landing at Bordeaux ends in fines
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCarthy
Duryman
Mike O'Brien
Itheaus
Bordeaux
Mike
Rejal
France
Sammie
Carl Kern
Madison Street
Aera
Pearl Court
Conaway
Mike Brenai
Hordeaux
Frank Shipley
Opekiska
Baltimore
Jap Sugar Reaches N.Y. By Way of Suez
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Suez
Associated Press
New York
Cim Committee Aim Enlarged by Civic Council Proposal
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women's Clubs
Des Moines
B. L. Butcher
Consolidated Civic Committee
Court House
Kiwans’ Club
Fy3l Kearns
State Fire, Marshal's Office
Tait A
Harding writes own speech as campaign preps
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Press
Harding
Jacksonbare
Middletown
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gortax
Astives
San Francisco
Dayton
Columbus
Dayton Country Club
Ohio Golf Association
Cox
Rotary Club Hearing Musical Arts Trio at Y M C A
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Y. M
Chantanqua
Ghdys Pettit Bumstead
Mary Seller
Lucile Collette
Dr. Stoetzer
Kiwanis Club
Font
John Burchinal
Ed Holbert
Dan Maurer
Bob Miller
Dan Meurer
Rotary
F L to Take Case To Highest Court
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
American Federation of Labor
Duquesne
Inc
United States Supreme Court
Four new garbage collectors debut amid city strike pullback
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harty the Moran
Workers Demand Higher Wages Prompt Short Strike
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Department
Brotherhoods to Vote on Award Decision Near July Meeting
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shngton
Jay Waston
Suiy
Ifmead Fiabor
Senator A C Scherr Dies in Cincinnati
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erm
Van
Ren B. Scherr
Iene
Cincinenat
I de
Priority of service in favor of the secessionary future
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Campaign probe move to St Louis July 8 report
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Eaano
The
Senate
Bole Forges Theta T Overwhelm Pols In Defense Call
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Defense
POUN'S FATES ABOUT TOE DEE Citizens Having Arms of Any Kind
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Associated Press
Polish National Council of Defense
Poland
Germans Discuss Six Month Disarmament Deadline
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Balgium
Germany
Lieche
Sims
Ocineke
Revolt Preparations Reported in Brunswick Warnings
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daly
Tispaich
Berlly
Ja Yates
Revolutis All Bate
Brunswick
League of Nations Assembly Calls Meeting in July
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
League
Wilson
League of Nations
Assembly of the For Foreign Affaire
Results of UST new teacher certificates class
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mller School
Charleston
Homer C. Toothman
Thi Gradoo
Iva Orto
Susabeth Cheney
Irlstead
Ada Phillipa
Acae For
Thementary
Ee School
Meadors Intitute
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