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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented OCR note references Washington and urges consulting with party traders. It lacks clear names, dates, or events, offering only a partial glimpse of possible political or commerce related activity.
Associated Press reports Senator says plans abandoned and the Progressive leaders will confer with prominent figures. The event expected mid July in Marion, Ohio, as official notification is issued. Theodore confronted Indiana's former Senator amid party discussions.
Obscure overheard chatter recounts quirky events and characters at Osgood and HUD Creat with Hermione and Mrs Courtney central. Strawman dialogues mention hats dinners and a comic crop of watermelons amid odd mishearings and the lingering note of Professor Lively and Mr Lively.
A temporary restraining order was granted by Jefferson County Circuit Court yesterday as coal operators in Alabama contest assigned cars and the use of certain locomotives. The case involves the Corona Coal Company and the Northern West Gee training order, with key figures including The Corona Coal Company and A. M. Vogtle of Birmingham.
Fragmented OCR text describes a federal court proceeding in Maryland involving Marion county, a intervenor motion, and counsel questions over costs. It references Lambert Rum Cos and National Coal, with mentions of a Hunter Boat and possible damages.
Bi Musgrave debuts a new funeral car amid a Pittsburgh era, with Musgrave returning to service as the community notes postwar progress and modernization of bereavement transport.
A fragmentary report notes an incident with unclear details involving Moscow and a wireless device. The text is incomplete, offering no clear entities or outcomes to confirm a full event description or context.
A notice states a meeting on June 21 1920 to consider the ration issue for local stations that have been part of a joint station arrangement. The document references forms and a hearing to decide the matter.
A hearing concluded in the case of two street car workers cited after an accident on the Sorts Side bridge. Criss testified that a ladder near an East Park car on Cerne avenue caused the incident on May 29. Preston, employed by the MV Co, faced the suit. Prosecutor Walter Seeger and Attorney Tusca MM presented the state case.
The Temple Bible class of MCP led by Rev J C Broomfield plans a weather permitting Sunday School lesson at Loop Park. Members and others will meet at the Ghoren at 9 30 A M and ride to the park in automobiles for church. All welcome.
New revelations in the Elwell assassination case involve Mrs. Mary Larsen the housekeeper who says a woman visited Elwell's apartment and she hid a pink kimono boa and slippers to shield the visitor. Prominent society women including Dora Kraus and Viola Kraus are being questioned as investigators search for the slayer.
A number of arrests were made by city officers last night. John Miller was found detoxified at a Water Street house and taken to the city jail. In police court he was fined 35 dollars and costs, after which he was dismissed. A complaint came from the residence of William Miller on Pennsylvania Avenue regarding a colored boy driving cows belonging to the Miller family from 115.
Monongah Glass Co seeks workers for clean light factory tasks. Application details indicate positions open to both genders aged sixteen and older under standard labor conditions.
All members are requested to meet at the Hall at 200 P. 2 Sunday June 6th 1920 to participate in a memorial service. Services to be held at Loop Park. Hirt B. Amo Nels Grand Lowry Sec.
Fragmented text indicates a government payroll or agency notice in Washington listing upcoming duties for the general job corps next week. Details are unreadable but imply schedule planning and official notices for civil service assignments.
Unclear readable text reports the death of John Gordon Smyth's father in Pema with scattered names including William Wilkes Berra and a card reference. No coherent facts emerge beyond the obituary fragment.
An early report describes Officer Kerns and Fleming involved in a traffic episode near a Toast Pak location. The scene unfolds as other vehicles keep moving and the situation appears to return to normal after the disturbance. A later line mentions a circus approaching, adding odd timing to the sequence.
New York June 19 Special agent Frederick J Price reports an investigation into alleged excessive profits at a department store. Details remain unclear but charges are being pursued by federal authorities. The case centers on pricing practices and potential improper gains tied to store operations."}
Richard Neff aged 84 died at Morgan town hospital after injuries from a Thuratty aught accident at 6 o clock. He belonged to St Peters Catholic church and Patrmont Council of the Knights of Columbus. He leaves seven siblings and his parents are deceased. They plan his burial at his brother's home in Fairmant.
Joseph P Crim, a Marion County farmer aged in the 70s, died yesterday in Mannington District. Funeral services are planned for Sunday with the smell of funeral rites and interment to follow in the local cemetery.
A brief note reports a milk can still producing 90 proof whiskey. Details are sparse with readable fragments mentioning a tea gallo and mak worm sunbloned froth.
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