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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
1
Report claims leaders of DSS PLA and TSANG ROER QU F CHAS discussed backing a candidate and seeking to placate Lim across the aftermath of the preliminary balloting. The item notes internal moves and potential public reaction within party circles.
Delegates and state committeemen gather as contests and credentials loom at the Republican convention. California Nevada Texas and southern delegates arrive while discussions focus on who will lead and how votes will be allocated. weather and postponements add to the unfolding drama of the nomination race.
Brief classified notice offers cottages on Gustom Avenue with bids starting at 760 cash. Phone number 1654 provided for inquiries and viewing details.
There will be a meeting of the Mine Foremen and Fire Bosses Association Sunday June 6 1920 at 7 p m Moose Hall Fairmont West Virginia Alb certified men invited to attend
Notice warns of substantial unpaid city taxes from 1919 and urges taxpayers to settle promptly before delinquent lots are assessed for sale. Signed by ZF Davis, Treasurer, noting authority to levy and sell property for taxes if needed.
Help wanted notice seeking a girl over 16 for factory work. Those showing ability will be trained in grinding and other trades with pay at the highest rates. Applicants should report for confirmation of working conditions and ideas about precise tolerance. Apply: 12th Bt Plant.
A fragment reports opposition to Suft and picket actions at a convention. It mentions a woman’s organization with 350,000 members, noting their history of strong methods and frequent record setting in disputes or protests.
Fragmented OCR presents a dramatic, archaic notice featuring Ernest Bell and Lane Siento with praise for a performance. The text hints at public scrutiny of local figures and a contentious discourse on battles and blame, suggesting a page four continuation.
Temple chorus of twenty voices led by Prof Louis Black will render a famous cantata. Gem Hoffman is organist with Hazel Bock on piano. Public faire announced for attendees.
Ge0ergs as vice president of eM y says concessions were made and agreement reached on most issues. The strike threatened at the Rivegrille plant looms as talks continue over wage contracts. Alexander reviewed the dispute while noting past union organization and wage comparisons, with a contentious sentence in the proposed contract.
Senator Penrose will not travel to Chicago for the National Republican convention. The announcement came from his physician after a recent conference.
Chicago June 5 Senator Moses of New Hampshire charged the Republican National Committee used steamroller tactics in judging contests. National committeeman from the Philippines H B McCoy cited Moses and supported Wood, while Highland of West Virginia and others disputed the charges as unfounded. Proctor, Wood's campaign manager, did not back Movex's claim of steamroller tactics.
Heavy rain disrupted the Salvation Army Home Service Fund drive with many workers delayed or postponed. In Fairmont and nearby towns, collections fell short, about 250 dollars was turned in, and an open air event in front of the courthouse was planned to conclude the intensive campaign with talks by Rev. J. Hi Gord and performances by the Salvation Army band and volunteers.
An infant child of Mr and Mrs Coffman died early today on Goffey Street and was laid to rest this afternoon in Linn Cemetery. The father is employed at Maxwell Motor Car.
From Chicago reports the 1920 Republican scene centers on Harding, Lowden, and Wood with Poindexter among hopefuls. The piece notes uncertainty over a clear frontrunner, with candidates and their managers accelerating effort as delegates thwart plans and rival leaders vie for support.
Eleven year old Charles Bunner of Edgemont suffered cuts to face and neck when he was thrown against a car windshield in an early morning accident at Belk Run. He rode with a delivery driver from Lake Grocery who lost control. the boy was treated at Cook hospital and later at Joyther hospital after initial care.
The Business and Professional Girles club will host a supper on Tuesday at the YMCA for members and others. The price is cents and plans include an interesting program following the meal. This is the last event of the summer season.
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