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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
1
In San Francisco delegates debate liquor policy and platform tactics as factions clash over the party's stance. The convention atmosphere remains tense with leaders predicting possible shifts on prohibition while considering how to unite the ranks before floor votes.
At end of Washington Conference the candidate announces irregularities in five voting districts. Koppers Company seeks reimbursement totaling 106 dollars from unspecified parties.
June 2 in Morgantown a Republican gathering failed to name a gubernatorial candidate, with Samuel B. Montgomery described as the apparent nominee on returns, while Morgan’s nomination remained contested. County court actions over primary ballot affirmation and a smallpox incident at Koppers plant were also reported.
Senator Harding today received a congratulatory letter from Theodore Roosevelt Jr praising his suitability to lead and restore governmental balance. A note from Colonel Proctor of Cincinnati pledges support for General Leonard Wood’s campaign. Harding will leave Washington on July 2 for Marion for a July 5 homecoming celebration. The item also mentions billiards popularity and a fact about opal's fire due to water content.
Wanted advertisement for Ren Shipping Department offering good wages and free life insurance from Owens Bottle Company.
A notice states a meeting on Saturday June 26 1920 at 10 o'clock a.m. to grant licenses for restaurants pool halls and hard rooms and other to be issued by the Board of Directors.
Funeral services for John Shahan Ford were held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at two o’clock with a large turnout. Priests from several cities presided and two bands provided music, reflecting a spendthrift observance funded by his devastated parents of Waterbury. The service drew relatives from Penna and nearby towns, and it is estimated burial costs exceeded ten thousand dollars.
Empties on the 8. 0. rail rout on Thursday will number between 400 and 500 according to indications late this afternoon. Western Maryland probably will be from 270 to 600 cars.
A fragment discusses free movement in the western region, suggesting it could ease tensions temporarily. The text hints at political or social tensions and potential short–term relief through easing controls or mobility, but provides no concrete plan or dates.
President Wilson sent a message to the railroad labor board in Chicago requesting an immediate wage award. The message could not be fully read due to a transport trip, but officials warned that freight and coal tonnage were being jammed along the Baltimore and Ohio line. Blocked yards and gateways risk stagnation in the Fairmont region within 24 hours, with heavy eastbound traffic and numerous railroad movements disrupted.
AP dispatch from Lincoln Nebraska reports William Jennings Bryan analyzing candidates for the presidency. He cites media from Comober and notes Wilson favors excluding some figures while McAdoo is hindered by silence on peace. Bryan lists Palier Clark Cox Edwards and Marshall as possibilities with various party, policy, and personal-friend considerations.
A wreck involving several coal and coke cars halted a Pittsburgh train early this morning. The pile up left cars detached and delayed arrival of papers into the city by about five hours.
Richard P. Bartlett, former clerk at Emec Bartlett BL & C, is slated to finish work in Baltimore as railroad transportation chief. He will fill a clerk role for two years under the lendent of transportation, starting Thursday night. Bartlett will replace a veteran clerk who held the post for 15 years.
Washington June 21 The national Republican campaign heads a 21 member executive committee led by Will Hays with seven women among appointees. The move to enlarge and diversify the committee follows a two day conference including Harding and Coolidge aides. Harry M Daugherty is named among subcommittee picks while forthcoming appointments await final word.
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