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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
1
The Associated Press reports the West Virginia Board of Education considers salary increases and dormitory funding to solve staffing and cost challenges. Attendance at the State Normal School suggests a strong student surge, with plans for new buildings and a shift to one year certificates for high school graduates.
The town prepares for a homecoming with hundreds expected, a parade by the Moose Band, K of P participation, and officials from the order. Visitors arrive by 2 PM. a band concert and street parade are planned. Violet Piert funeral set for Sunday at 2:30 PM with Moose and Golden Links Lodges in attendance.
Amid mounting labor actions in Fairmont and surrounding lines, workers from multiple crews are involved as railroad officials weigh reassignments and potential shutdowns. Widespread uncertainty surrounds Monday operations and a possible return of crews from other points.
A notice shows the Knights of Malta guesting to meet at I. A. P. Jones, who is named as Sir Eight Commander. The sparse text confirms a gathering led by Jones within the order.
In police court yesterday morning the assault and battery case against Sanford C Morris and Ralph Morin began after Mrs Torotha Browand filed the warrant. Witnesses testified. Mayor Conaway said he would consider the case. Both defendants were found guilty of minor conduct and fined.
Members of Golden Link Lodge are requested to meet at Willard Hall Sunday afternoon at one o clock to attend the funeral in a body.
Senator Harding, Republican presidential candidate, left Washington for an undisclosed destination. He plans to be away until Tuesday to rest, with the trip described as a much needed break from campaigning.
The Associated Press reports a three state meeting in Pittsburgh on July 2 among Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia and others to discuss natural gas conservation. Pennsylvania will be represented by John Rilling Ohio by BN Clendening and West Virginia by E B Lewis. The conference aims to resolve cross state supply issues and promote joint conservation efforts amid interstate gas trade disputes. Additional invited participants from New York Indiana and Maryland were noted.
A June conference in Washington, D C discusses West Virginia GOP strategy after Samuel B Montgomery faces fraud charges and a possible non partisan alliance with Morgan. Leaders weigh delaying decisions, backing Morgan or forming a joint ticket with the Non Partisan League as they fear the California like risk to the presidential ticket.
Officers at Crusade will install Knights Templar leaders including Generalissino John A Dain and Commander Harry Senior Warden. Other officers listed include Walter H Ieley, treasurer, recorder,Standard Bearer, One Bearer, Paw Armstrong, Frantz Geotinel, A Mt, and HB Erford.
In Riverville, Albright faces a second complaint after threats toward George Deever of Riveshire. Court advised both men to stay apart on the street. The report notes prior incidents involving Albright and mentions C. D. Fenhagen’s death linked to brass plant activity.
Russell Brannon of Adtown was held for the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Justice MC Re Grove. He is charged with robbing Igpages Vihar of 130 dollars with help of Jimmie the Greek. Vihar, an Austro-Hungarian, testified he was robbed near Dakota after arriving in Fairmont. Brannon’s defense was presented by attorney Ulysses A. Knapp, with Prosecuting Attorney Walter Hagrerty handling the case for the state.
Sardi was arrested at Shugtown days ago as residents of the Sa aeakinde gathered at Sardi Annes Ulysses A. Knapp defended Sardi. It a jibe death took yesterday morning at ix home at Riverrifle warning ab 11-15 wolock from St Josephs by Udertakers Carpenter went Ford.
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