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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
7
Citizens and officials debate the value of publicity for sanitation in Fairmont. The mayor asserts an investigative approach, promising action on all complaints, while critics warn against mere token orders and subordinates resisting oversight. The piece highlights expectations that sanitation standards rise quickly with decisive leadership.
A Supreme Court ruling disposes of the idea that legislatures lack authority to ratify constitutional amendments via referendums in certain states. It concludes the Eighteenth Amendment remains a legitimate addition under the Constitution as interpreted by the high court.
The piece surveys Prohibition's durability, court battles, and public attitude as the high court closes hope for wets. It notes Justice Mc Reynolds and anticipated legal questions, then shifts to Chicago and San Francisco conventions, Pershing's retirement, and possible nomination dynamics around Garfeld and a dark horse.
A garbled Rochester text mentions Republican voters and enforcement, a court decision, and local shops and events. It references Helanysthette and Roy Lafolletin, with scattered notes on sports, apparel for sale, and town happenings, all in a clipped, partial OCR style.
Community notices from East Side Church include a 6 PM Sunday gathering with a Micah supper at Pleasant Valley. church activities and class meetings at 7 30 PM and Friday evenings. a returned married couple, Mr and Mrs Lewis S Gordon, have moved to East Park Avenue with Gordon employed by Eisner Lamberts. various personal items report neighbors visiting, measles cases, and local ads.
Frances Ingram the renowned contralto learned during a concert at the Normal Auditorium that no programs were available due to the booking office in Chicago failing to provide them. She would have announced her numbers had she known. Capt Thomas Reed, former postmaster at Fairwent, notes uncertainty over the Republican presidential candidate selection in Chicago.
Hugh McCollam of Madison Street denied a false pretense charge after being arrested on a warrant yesterday. He appeared with attorney Ernest Bell before Justice Musgrove and pleaded not guilty. Trial set for Monday morning June 14 at nine.
An exhibit by the Milish Dairy association features a four room cottage with entrance hall and carriage paid delivery to the nearest freight station priced 575. Built from a limestone and cement compound the house is described by manufacturers as weatherproof waterproof and damp resistant. A charming little week end cottage of two rooms is offered at 8?
Chicago report notes chilly prep for the convention with staffers clamoring for heat. Secretaries Hall and Malatafa face crowd hostility during ticket distribution for the large show. Citizens pose in lines, each trying to secure admission while mayoral cleanup orders aim to keep streets presentable for visiting delegates.
Fragmentary notice mentions SW Texas supply needs and a lease offer toward a world market. Includes a mispelled name and vague address in Springfield Missouri. No clear actions or dates establishable from the readable fragments.
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