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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
7
Puzzled fragment hints at a local riding event or feature with names like Ian Pittafe and incomplete phrases about rides and sections. The readable bits suggest a brief note on an equestrian or amusement ride lineup but lack clear actions or outcomes to confirm.
A fragmented historic page discusses the Kwiz and Beebe, Sy Pat figures, and a weather section. It mentions Beak and Beeke amid a jumble of notes on plants, costumes, and local events. The text also references puddling, textures, and cultural topics, with scattered local notices and upcoming meetings.
Charleston West Virginia June 15 Official returns settle the Republican governorship race. Judge E Morgan Republican nominee for governor receives scores of congratulatory telegrams from supporters across the state praising his campaign. Prominent backers include former governors W Ferris McCock and J B White and local business leaders from Wheeling Cabell and Huntington pledging strong backing in November.
Proceedings in the Baldmire and Cho railroad company dispute will come before Circuit Court on Saturday morning with Judge Haymand presiding. Attorney George M. Hofshelmer represents the railroad, and Rush C. Butler with Jose A. Howans will be involved for coal interests. A change in the Fairmont Country Club’s social schedule is also noted with dances moved to Friday and bridge nights shifted to Tuesday.
The Baltimore and Ohio announces its first summer night excursion to Washington D C. The trip leaves Fairmont at a time and the round trip fare is four dollars and twenty five cents. Wells arrive in Washington at 6 30 A M. On return the train reaches Union Station at 6 7 M.
Excerpts show arrests for street stunts and fines paid, a marriage license issued to Clarence Face, Beatrice Manning, and Wilbur Kelson, a theft confession over shoes, a robbery report of tobacco and candy, and a broken bank house lead with sheriff investigation.
The American Federation of Labor designates the fourth Sunday in May as Memorial Day with church cooperation for Labor Sunday observance. Pittsburgh headquarters will not abandon but will direct propaganda among steel workers while a new national committee forms. A Yale study of 400,000 deaths links death rate to temperature, noting healthful weather variability. A fountain cup with a hole at the bottom enables water access from bubbling fountains. One week has been arriving to the United States via New York port.
Declared for lack of evidence, the case of Walter B Hoge led to no solution after Worthy Martin was arrested following discovery of about $20 in gold and material traced to a year-old theft from Dr H L Satterfield. Martin, a former janitor, and Max Hy of Fred ST Ley Co. were implicated. property found at 426 Main Street and Salvation Hospital guard details uncertain.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a June 7 dinner in Baltimore where figures including an ambassador and Taft era officials discussed post election party pledges and union affiliations. The text references the Fasih ng Union of America and a branch meeting with implied political alignment.
Dora Palkin, aged 24, becomes the youngest woman admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. During the war she served on the Loyal Advisory Board providing guidance to the draft process.
Governor J W Cornwall turned over executive duties to Dr Charles A Sincel of Grafton president of the West Virginia Senate. Cornwall will attend the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Sincel expressed interest in attending and getting rest. West Virginia lacks a lieutenant governor so the Senate president becomes chief executive. Also notes a separate stray item on goats and housing trends.
For sale on Walnut Avenue a seven room house with a slate roof, wood finish and cellar in good condition. Priced at 6000 with easy terms. East Park Avenue two story frame house with wood finish slate roof four rooms two baths large laundry and garret. Bargain at 6500. Neal Estate and Fire Insurance Deveny Building. Phone 422 R.
Fragmented OCR text mentions candidates and a vague plan tied to San Francisco. Names and details are unclear due to garbled source, but references Bryan Hescht and political framing suggest a brief political item without concrete facts.
A major blaze in Fayettville West Virginia destroyed an entire block of businesses early today causing an estimated 200000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames as townspeople watched, bucket brigades helping to halt the spread.
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