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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
Two Republican candidates arrived in Chicago as they seek support to win delegates. The Associated Press notes the party faces a tight race with both contenders campaigning for ample female backing to bolster their statewide chances at the convention.
The president announces that a special session will not be called this Saturday, ending hopes for an immediate legislative push. No additional sessions are planned and officials say regular schedule remains unchanged.
The U S Congress will end its session Saturday by a Senate adopted adjournment resolution. The vote was 44 to 24 after two failed amendments seeking to push the recess to July 12 or August.
William Lindsay aged 45 a well known colored miner of Marion County died suddenly last night at his Barrackville home around midnight He had worked at Bar Town The funeral will be held Sunday at the Baptist Church Cann 5 with details to be announced later
Wanted by National Lunch Co. for a capable person to manage a lunch room and perform cooking as needed. Requires speed and reliability. Good position and prospects. Box 119 care West.
Join the Marion County Farm Bureau dues plan from July 1, 1920 to December 31, 1921 total four dollars and fifty cents on a three dollar annual basis. Fifty cents supports the American Farm Bureau Federation seventy five cents the State Farm Bureau Federation one dollar fifty for the County Farm Bureau and twenty five cents for the local farmers club. Fill out the bank form and mail with a check to Marion County Farm Bureau Fairmont West Virginia receipt will be mailed promptly.
Reported in early 1920s dispatches from Moscow and surrounding areas. Text notes famine threats, apathy among city residents, and dwindling Red Army vigor as Bolshevik control strains under pressure and internal commissions suspect counter revolutionists.
Monongahela railway officials led by Col J M Schoonmaker of Pittsburgh and W F Brunner of New York Central, with D K Orr of Brownsville, visited Fairmont on an inspection trip. The party toured local facilities and later joined a Baltimore and Ohio contingent for a social event at 7:30. Thirty-two from Overland attended.
A partial telegram from Commissioner Nitchison to Mr. Willard notes a grave emergency disrupting full equipment for service orders 1 2 and 3. The commission urges carrier executives to ensure prompt literal compliance to avoid an inquiry and possible corrective action.
The article notes Cather wants one, while Carrigan expresses satisfaction with the outcome. The names appear as AEGHUNTS and OM SFL TES SRD as reading artifacts, with no clear dates or places. The text implies a constructive conclusion for the parties involved.
Recounts on the Preston and Morgan primary ballots were set for 1 30 PM in the county courthouse under the county court. Carrigan withdrew his recount bid for himself and Ben Rosenbloom in the First district congressional race. LA Cather plans to contest Clyde H. Smith for Circuit Clerk on the Republican ticket. Early canvass shows little variation in totals, with officials noting minimal differences likely in the recount.
Elks organize their annual Flag Day program featuring the chief address and a tribute to the flag. Mr Nealy will deliver the flag tribute while participants include the Geant Army of the Republic and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Wills D Brean is named chair of the arrangements committee.
Saito faced a standout performance at the Republican National Convention, drawing attention for a striking display. The event highlighted Saito as a notable figure amid the proceedings, with observers noting the unusual energy surrounding the appearance.
Special dispatch from Chicago details a tightly staged convention setup for Hiram Johnson. The plan features dramatic entrance moments, a grand auditorium reception, and tailored spaces for delegates with women’s areas and varied meeting rooms, aiming to present Johnson as the standout candidate.
Falmont Lodge No 9 of the A F and A M will hold a special meeting Friday at 1 o clock. A luncheon will be served by the Eastern Star at 12 o clock.
For sale the J H L Nusum property listed with price shown as 11. Fourth set is fe of the finest once. For particulars call 77 or ins.
Advertisement seeks a lively boy over sixteen to learn a profitable trade with short steady hours all year. Employee insurance offered. Apply to Mr. Mapel at the West Virginian office.
We still have considerable unselected taxes on our books for 1919 and as the time for making up delinquent lists is near we urge persons owing taxes to settle at once. The Treasurer is vested with authority to levy and sell property for taxes, but we do not want to be compelled to enforce our authority. let them be willing to pay.
Fifty-one applicants seek certificates for teaching from Miller school with forty-two in elementary grades and others in high school supervision first grades and credit coupons. This is the second exam, following the initial session held July 22 and 23. Names include Olive Halstead and Anna Mayls from Fairmont.
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