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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
5
A fragmented line hints at a math topic or script involving names and a hidden phrase. The readable bits mention a person and a possible title or label, suggesting a puzzle or note rather than a full report.
Fragmented OCR shows a chaotic mix of names, places, dates and notes. Local readings mention Corral showers and thunder storms, warmer spell, temper readings to 56 degrees, and family notices. Several names and addresses appear with scattered references to a farm bureau and election related details.
A banquet at the Fairmont capped the seventh annual West Virginia convention of the National Postal Clerks. Toastmaster Harry Engle led the revels while speakers including Hon. 0. S. Fuqua and Jobo J. Grogan highlighted service, salaries, and the push for relief measures. Delegates from Fairmont to Huntington attended, electing officers for next year and setting plans for the 1931 meeting in Cincinnati.
Fragmentary report from Y department notes mentions girls under nineteen, a class, and a normal school event. A rummage sale of unclaimed bathing walls and equipment is planned with items sold at the window. details are garbled and unnamed.
County Superintendent Homer Odessa issues notice on renewals for teachers with certificates expiring June 20 1920. Renewals must be completed by July 1 1920 or certificates lapse. Second renewals allowed. uniform examinations scheduled Friday from 9 am to noon for various certificate levels. Applicants from other counties require permits from their county superintendent.
County officers arrested Lucian Pierce, a Black man, in Montana Mines on a charge of shooting at Harris, another Black man, at about eleven this morning. Harris stated Pierce did not like him and shot at him for no reason. Both men hail from the same Alabama origin, with prior ties to a local colored team.
The 1912 Democratic convention at Baltimore pivoted on Champ Clark as front runner until a two thirds rule blocked his nomination. Woodrow Wilson and Bryan were blamed for Clark’s defeat, while Jackson’s earlier two thirds plan shaped party nominating rules and the vice presidential selection process.
CRDCAGO June 1 Senator George Mims of New Hampshire Major General Wood's campaign manager announced a proposed conference of Wood managers to decide who shall change the Wood forces at the convention. The conference will be postponed by the Republican national committee. Our lovers? are at the Coliseum. The conference can wait until we have finished the more important issues.
Materials for the Monongahela river bridge arrive with a cargo list: structural steel from Cannonshore lumber from Sanwood Washington sand and gravel from Wheeling. The steel will be used to support false work over the Baltimore and Ohio track. Congress set to adjourn Saturday after a Mondell led resolution without a roll call. The Supreme Court declines to intervene in North Dakota constitutional amendments and industrial program cases, leaving state bond issues to finance the ventures.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses rising market tensions and a request to persuade a subject named Jahn toward a course of action. It hints at a coerced or pressured effort, with brief references to a professor and a veiled push to hold resources for upcoming market movements. The text is garbled and lacks clear, confirmable facts.
Daily coal shipments across multiple routes show 14 to 107 car loads on Western Maryland and Ohio railways with 561 loads from Bulmiore line. Monday totals reach 6 889 loads with notable figures at Curtis Bay St Georg and New Jersey routes. Overall coal movement falls short by 5140 cars against targets, with 17 396 cars of coal and 350 cars of coke reported.
An ad promoting Wendell's Pills titled Ambition for nervous types at The BH Drug Co and by dealers nationwide. It touts relief from hysteria despondency and restless nerves with simple remedies and mentions coins or prices in its framing.
A fragmented list shows coal shipments by various routes and car counts, with totals for last week at 1669 cars and notes on B and C rail activity. It mentions United Mine Workers district 17 leader C F Kioutag arriving, and a trial for HL S Pyterh Fairmont possibly being postponed. Mining Institute session details and attendance issues are noted, with managers Tarletos and We rear unable to attend due to travel.
Unclear report notes Allison Fleming involved in restraining operations while planning curb pump repairs at 112 Fairmont. City engineer Cochran coordinates on Main Street and Dollda area with Charles F. Bornetald from Concrete Steals company amid a steel bed shipment and high level work. Several days pass with delays and questions about the project’s progress.
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