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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary notice reports OU HD FOR KEW LODGE ra House to be ed to Odd Fellowship. It mentions an annual event and a potential new No. 31, with references to a Grand rite and a past number 64 under the Grand principal.
Classified notice offers tires for sale at 1600 dollars with halt and terms. Contact phone number provided but not readable.
During recent weeks three nationally known businessmen joined the board of West Virginia Metal Products Corporation as it rapidly expands a large new brass plant on the east bank. D. Shute of Pittsburgh, president of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing, is named among them along with Van Lear Black of Baltimore and General Samuel F Mec Roberts of New York. The new appointees include executives across major coal, insurance, banking, and railway firms.
After a warm spell the region faced a sharp cold snap with gusty winds and a light rain turning to snow. The Monongahela River rose to 22.2 feet, 7 feet above normal, as heavy rains swelled surrounding streams and a brief thaw limited snow accumulation.
The Thoburn school hosts a school committee meeting next Tuesday evening to review plans for the Lincoln district for the coming year and to discuss a possible longer school year in that district. Committee members listed include J. Lop Jones, Dr James Reidy, L C Helitzel, H D Martin, French Calling, Newton Jonas and J Robinsar.
As April 1 nears, Philadelphia and Reading officials visit Fairmont coal offices to secure 200 000 to 400 000 tons of fuel. Railroads push to assure tonnage while coal operators face government controls and tariff constraints. Labor talks loom as the new coal year starts April 1, with export bans and car shortages adding to the tension.
The West Virginian urges The Times to choose the auditor and oversee preliminary steps for a real circulation audit. It argues the move is bigger than expected and warns against dodging the issue, claiming advertisers would react strongly. The piece suggests public scrutiny by independent experts.
A fragmentary diary style note complains Reverend Gordon was not invited to speak at a Central Christian Church gathering last night. The writer laments the audience’s spouting, claims the crowd wearied listeners, and plans to prepare for Reverend Broomfeld's return while insisting on an invite for the chiét oration.
A vocal Ida May faction marches to the county court seeking a petition for road upgrades on Helens Road. The group cites long delays and calls for funding from local officials and school authorities, naming William Wolfe and others in the effort.
Newberry and co defendants convicted of criminal conspiracy in the IBIS senatorial election case. Jury found most defendants guilty on one count. others acquitted. Penalty listed as fine up to $10,000 and potential two years imprisonment. Supporting figures include campaign staff and officials from Detroit and surrounding areas.
A landslide near Rosedale mines toppled a six ton boulder onto the tracks causing rock and trees to spill onto the line. Passengers and cars from the P&LE line were moved by box cars to a waiting area. Train crews worked to clear the road while authorities planned diversions and reassessed schedules.
The Ancient and Honorable Association of Candidates for the County Clerkship, led by Heck Martin, Ed Slack and Ed Phillipe, plan a special meeting to thank James Davis for ending suspense. Jim Davis breaks from county clerk ambitions to seek the office of high sheriff, with speculation intensifying on a contest between Slack and A G Martin.
Washington report compares federal budget strain to a householder's tight finances as Congress debates cuts. It notes prohibition shrank internal revenue, war expenses left a large government, debt growth, and questions how to balance income and outlays with expected corporate surpluses and new taxes.
A report notes that Morag General Strine was called off this period in connection with the Spartakans. The item records the action involving the named individual and the team, in a concise sports brief tone.
Reports from Kiel indicate German naval ships at the port surrendered after discussions in Berlin. Officials raised a white flag as the flagship captain reportedly held. Berlin advices say Germany accepted demands including cessions to the Independents, with publication to follow.
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