Brass Plant Nearing Completion Report
A Brass Plant project advances toward completion with officials reporting steady progress. Contractors emphasize milestones met and upgrades scheduled as the facility nears readiness.
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
1
Brass mill work advances as machinery installed
Work to install rollers and mill machines progressed at the Brass mill site. The frame and walls near completion and a high wire line will extend to the station. J Krom and Deming of the Nor k works will arrive to supervise and bring skilled brass workers from Connecticut. Three hundred laborers are now employed constructing the plant with housing to follow. An offer to buy brass has been received from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Krom
Victor Pert Suicide in Washington Street Rooming House
Victor Pert a 48 year old former English sailor died by drinking carbolic acid at his rooming house 224 Washington street about 7:20 this morning Police reported he had warned of self harm days earlier and an empty carbolic acid bottle and a glass with remaining acid were found He died around 9:15 am Coroner Frank Lloyd ruled it a suicide and no inquest was needed Pert had lived in Fairmont about five years after moving from Philadelphia He was a member of the Moose lodge and Golden Links lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Pert
Washington Street
Piert
Abe Hustead
Frank Lloyd
Moose Lodge
Golden Links Lodge
Fairmont
Philadelphia
Gifted Attenance Meeting Urges Opposed Attendance
At a recent meeting at First M. E. Church in town the group urged against parallel Sunday school attendance during July. Regular fees apply in July but the morning device will be led by all churches in town. The plan aims to avoid concurrent church services during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnsters
M. E
Wanted at Once Brick Masons and Tile Setters
Help wanted at I Alfred Ley & Co Inc Contractors Fairmont seeks brick masons and partition tile setters immediately. Apply in person for union job with experienced tradespeople desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.lfred
T. Ley & Co, Inc
Fairmont
Right Party Woodlawn Cemetery Co
A fragment notes Woodlawn Cemetery Co with a phone contact 413R and references a right party. The unreadable OCR prevents further details but indicates a business listing or inquiry regarding cemetery services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn Cemetery Co
Greeks Launch Offensive Against Turkish Nationalists
Greek army reports it has begun an offensive against Turkish Nationalist forces led by Mustaf Kemal Pasha. The action was announced in an official Greek army statement issued today from Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutena
Mustifud- Kemal Pasha
Coal Train on Monongahela Runs Down Local Resident
A coal train on the Monongahela Railway corridor struck a Lowesville resident as it ran through the area on Monday. Crews assisted the injured person, and authorities began an investigation into the incident and crossing safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Lowesville
Mrs. J. S. Robinson Dies at Rivesville
Mrs. J S Robinson died at her home in Rivesville after a short illness caused by complications of diseases. Her husband, employed by a coal company, and the children survive. The funeral will be held Friday at two o'clock from the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivesville
Orient Chapter Elects Its New Officers For Term
Orient Chapter 9 Royal Arch Masons recently elected officers for the ensuing term. John W. Mason Jr. was named king with Ard Gilkeson as scribe, M. R. Frantz as treasurer, John D. Anthony as secretary, and Frank E. Nichols in the remaining role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
High Press
John W. Mason, Jr
King
Ard
Gilkeson
M. R. Frantz
John D. Anthony
Frank E. Nichols
Last Call For 1919 City Tax Payers To Pay Dues
A local notice warns unpaid city taxes from 1919 must be settled this month to avoid inclusion on the delinquent list. The treasurer urges immediate payment to avert penalties and public record actions.
Wanted Several Young Adults for Special Advertising
Advertisers seek several young men and women for a distinctive advertising campaign. No prior experience required. Apply at the agency office during business hours with proper ID.
Irish rail worker robbed and tossed on Monongahela tracks
Seahill, a 38 year old Irish track layer from Lowesville, claimed he was robbed of 100 and thrown onto the Monongahela railway tracks near Lowesville. He was found with a skull fracture and mutilated hands, later admitted to Fairmont hospital in precarious condition after a coal train struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Lowesville
Austin Scahill
Fairmont Hos~ Pal
Seahill
C. M. Ramage
Scahill
Fairmont
Ireland
Richmond
Troops Restore Order in Londonderry Amid Clashes
Londonerry dispatch reports arriving troops boosting protection of life and property after snipers are arrested. Armored cars aided by the forces moved to the scene as residents were evacuated and civilians removed from danger in a largely Nationalist district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Londonderry
Srish
Sion Feiners
Swindler Narrows Loss in Clarksburg Charity Tale
Annabelle Man Loses Money to Swindler. Henry Thobias, a French miner from Annabelle, was duped on a Clarksburg car by a stranger who urged him to place his savings in a box believed to contain 11 000 dollars. Thobias and his brother later discovered the ruse. the slick culprit remains missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duray
Suwueins
Henry Thobias
Annabelle
Thobias
Clarksburg
Masontown Woman Dies in Ohio Town
GALLIPOLIS Ohio June 24 Mrs John P Austin aged 67 of Masontown West Virginia died here today from injuries suffered in an automobile accident at Point Pleasant this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masontown
Ohio Town
Gallipolis
Ohio
John P. Austin
W. Va
Point Pleasant
Local 772 Meeting Notice at Bricklayers Hall
Local 772 of the L A of S C EB will meet Friday evening at 7 30 P M at the Bricklayers hall. Special business to come up. All members are requested to be present. EL W MILLER Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A
S. C. EB
Bricklayers Hall
EL W
Miller
Garden Woes and Worms Stir Local Reader Hermione
A reader relays a chaotic letter lamenting garden pests and worms invading a yard. The writer complains of advice from neighbors and a suggestion of Paris Green poisoning, while fearing harm to the community and seeking urgent help from a professor.
James McKain Sr. Dies After Illness At 75 In Monongah
James McKain Sr. a 75 year old Thoburn resident and longtime coal miner, died at home after seven to eight weeks of illness. An Irish native who came to the United States as a young man, he lived in Monongah for thirty years and worked as a pioneer coal miner. He is survived by his wife Mary and son James of Monongah, with another son deceased and eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKain
Thoburn
Ireland
Monongah
Bain
Mary ‘McKain
Death of Frank Merriman at age 69 in Adamson area
Frank Merriman aged 69, longtime employee of Monsola Valley Traction, died yesterday at home in Adamson. He is survived by his wife and family. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Merriman
Monsola
Valley Traction
Bs Tome
Adamson
Sarena
Harding Hopes Women Vote At Next Election
Harding supports women taking part in campaign activities and aims to mobilize female voters in the upcoming election period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Eton
Suffrage Message Ties Harding to Allegheny Women
A Pittsburgh luncheon of Allegheny County’s Republican women heard Senator Harding endorse woman suffrage and urge timely passage of the amendment. Speakers included Mrs. McCormick of Chicago and former Gov. Willis of Ohio, who nominated Harding in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Harding
Allegheny County
Fiarding
Senate
McCormick
Chicago
Gov. Willis
Ohio
Special Session Sought On Federal Suffrage In Tenn
President Wilson urged Governor Roberts to call a Tennessee special session to consider the federal suffrage amendment noting state constitutional limits. Knoxville reports Roberts will comply. Assistant Attorney General Frierson advised Tennessee could ratify without a public vote. North Carolina plans a July 20 special session to review the tax commission report and consider ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Roberts
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Ohio
Knoxville
Tenn
Frierson
Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina
Tax Commission
Four Arrested For Stealing Provisions
County officers yesterday rounded up thieves stealing provisions. Robert Wilson and Robert Geltn allegedly took canned goods and meat from N. M. Leigh’s camp. Additional arrests include Doc Johnson, Lester Foming, and John Dugan in related beer and ham thefts near Edgewood and Lowesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Imard
Grays Mas
Robert Wilson
Robert Geltn
Wilson
N. M. Leigh
Farmington Ton
Doc Johnson
Lester Foming
Pas
Triplet
Lowesville
Johnson
Edge
mGhorif
John Dugan
Norgantown
Labor Board Promises Fast Action on Railroad Wages
President Wilson receives Chicago labor board reply promising to expedite wage award for railroad workers. Board responds to the President after earlier message, signaling quicker action on wage dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Board
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Transportation tieup continues at B and O rail line
Freight jams persist as strikers remain firm in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Eastbound loads yet to move include over a thousand in Fairmont Gratton wards and at mines. Lakes shipments weaken with some coal routed to Lorain and Canada via Lorain. The B and O maintains limited car supply despite disruptions and plans potential Friday pickups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Fairmont
Gratton
Grafton
Cumberland Division
Curtis Bars
Curtis Bay
Port Covington
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Lakes
West Virginia
Ohio
Consolidation Coal Company
Lorain
Canada
Baltimore and Ohio Raiload
Candidate of ia Own for Permanent Chairman Named
A readable fragment notes a candidate presenting for a permanent chairmanship. The text mentions a swap and team as part of the process, with implied organizational context but few clear details or names.
Indications A Wet Plank Could Shape Democratic Convention
San Francisco June 25 indications point to a heated Democratic convention with focus on a dry platform. Senators Carter Glass and Charles F. New York arrive amid debates over a prohibition plank and Wilson administration alignment. Hardline anti liquor factions push for a strong prohibition stance while others seek flexible language and broader party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
San Francisco
Jone
Stijeenes
Carter Glass
P Wilson
Charles F New York
Hall
Wilson
Wilsons
Congress
Spanse
Iim
Vuaninlerations
Ing Homer S. Fev
League of Ns
Ing
Rotary Board Delays Meetings After Clarksville Conclave
At yesterday’s meeting the Rotary board announced no further meetings would occur until after Clarksville’s constitution day. The decision suspends all gatherings until the Clarksville event concludes, awaiting further guidance from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Rotary Board
Clarksburg
Constitution
Cne
Clarkabal
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