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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
5
Town page item describes a picture card with four sides and dotted fold lines. Readers are instructed to complete the task by folding along lines and turning the card to reveal a surprising outcome or clue.
Fragmented OCR passage outlines weather details for Lake Superior region and several local items. It mentions showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, cooler tonight, and fair and cooler Friday. It lists events and notices in Fairmont area including church meetings, club activities, jail and police notes, marriages, and a Red Cross nurse arrival.
Circus action arrives with performances at 2 and 8 o clock in afternoon and evening. Traction Company to run special cars to carry crowds both ways. The Rhoda Royal shows touted as a top small road circus with strong recommendations from its past venues. Saturday parade scheduled for 10 o'clock in the morning.
In Bristol, Milton Bronner profiles Charles George Stephens a 58 year old barber known for balloon and parachute feats who designs a six foot one inch long barrel to shoot Niagara Falls. The barrel includes air supply and safety features while Stephens anticipates emerging smiling after the stunt in July.
Senator Harding announced a campaign policy to be a unifying voice for all Republicans. His spokesman said the policy seeks opinions and advice from leaders across the party, regardless of faction, with Harding as the sole standard bearer if elected next year. Invitations were sent to many Republican leaders, including the progressive wing, to discuss campaign plans.
Noted officials and Rolla the janitor dispute census counts for the city. They argue suburban residents were undercounted, citing estimates and a city population around 18 thousand with figures differing from official tallies.
Duluth Minnesota June 17 The first arrest for complicity in the lynching of three Negroes after the police station was stormed is expected today. Several readers of the mob will be examined, according to the county attorney. Arrests will be made on charges of inciting riot.
New York June 17 Associates Press says important developments were anticipated in the investigation of Jos B. Elwell the sportsman and whist expert. Deputy District Attorney Joyce spoke after a late conference with detectives and said no details would be disclosed while noting detectives have been sent to Kentucky.
Charleston June 17 Alrg Pi and Elmer Farley pleaded guilty in the county court to moonshining charges. They were sentenced to prison terms and fined $1,000 each. Other items mention state police, grand jury, and local officials with scattered notes.
The East Side News Company operates a street news stand at the corner of Tenth Street and Virginia Avenue in Market Street First Ward. Local residents report steady daily traffic and a variety of papers available for purchase.
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