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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
5
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A quirky contest frame lists topics from climbing plants to textiles and furniture finishes. It mentions a Carnegie Solar Ob and describes a weather note with local readings and events such as a tournament and a lodge meeting.
Reports from Berlin and other German areas describe widespread protests over rising food costs. Police clashed with demonstrators in multiple cities as crowds gathered, with sessions recorded and authorities attempting to manage the unrest.
Washington June 25 Senator Harding Republican presidential candidate told a deputation from the National Woman's Party he would not force any state to ratify the suffrage amendment. He said supporting suffrage in the Senate showed support but he could not compel state executives to hasten action against his duty. The women planned to wait and consider further steps, including picketing if hopeful signals emerged.
The article notes Senator Harding meeting party leaders including Oscar Straus and James R. Garfield and outlines plans to leave Washington for Marion Ohio to be officially notified of the nomination on July 22 with preparations for a July 5 home celebration.
Des Moines June 3 Mrs G Wincer of Minneapolis was chosen president of the general Federation of Women's clubs at the biennial convention. Other officers include First Vice President Mrs W S Jennings second vice president Ma J Lebmerhorn of New Jersey auditor Mrs ACJ Guild of Arizona recording secretary Mrs Adam Wells of Colorado and treasurer Mrs V V Clark of Oak Ta.
The Hickman Run box supper at Hickman Run School House was postponed to Friday evening June 23. The event, run by Live Wire Sunday school, will use the extra time to expand plans and features. Proceeds fund the piano purchase for the evening.
AURORA June 23 Loyal Order of Moose convention at Mooseheart urges all 600000 members to invest heavily in Liberty Loan bonds and government securities. C B Blease former South Carolina governor convener of the resolution committee urges adoption. Also endorsed is a $10,000,000 endowment for the Moose Vocational school at Mooseheart.
Senator Harding lauded the executive organization shaped by Chairman Hays and the national committee sub-committee. He pledged loyalty to the Republican program, urged all Republicans to rally, and praised the conferences as highly successful while noting forthcoming committee appointments to solidify unity.
Empties on the Monongahela division were insufficient for anticipated needs as road officials reported Mine closures and reduced car placement. Open mines produced 454 coal cars with coke at 19 and M. Vite 27. 62 cars remained from the previous day. The division ordered 1611 cars. 258 empties at Fairmont end, 22 of which are New York Central. Only 237 cars placed today, with Western Maryland branches Helen's Row and Bingamon showing slim chances of adequate car supply for Thursday.
Rail traffic shows Western Maryland and Monongahela lines delivering coal with 267 carloads loaded on Tuesday across the Baltimore and Ohio network. Eastern deliveries are steady, but overall daily shipments trail Monday by about ten cars. The report notes branch activity and regional transport bottlenecks amid broader migrant and political mentions.
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