Bromberg Becomes New Government Seat Amid Turmoil
A chaotic dispatch from Moscow reports Bromberg now claims a new government seat as efforts unfold. In other news from Pittsburgh and Charleston, maverick robberies and theater notices surface, with four men posing as city detectives robbing two residents in McKeesport and police reporting several warehouse blast warnings in Putnam County.
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McKeesport
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Walnut Street
McKeesporte
Dudles Grogol
George Kaxma
Breach of Promise Suit Tied to Worthington Land Sale Notice
Two newspaper clippings show notices linked to a $20000 breach of promise suit filed by Lorine Thorne against Paul Detrick of Worthington. One notice warned potential buyers of pending litigation over 122 acres of Detrick property. the other claimed a transfer of the same land to Eva Michaels, Detrick’s aunt. Thorne’s suit was filed March 25, through attorney LC Musgrave.
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A. G. Martin
Ind
Detrick
Lorine Thome
Paul Detrick
Worthington
Eva Michaels
Mise Thorne
LC. Musgrave
Migs Thorne
Jin Pittebirgh
Barr-N-Weds Clarksburg Man in South Bend
Mrs. Marple announces the marriage of her daughter Jury Coralina Weer to Harrison Lake of Clarksburg. They wed February 10 in South Bend Indiana, while Miss Barr vacationed. Rev J W Green officiated at the Presbyterian parsonage. Honeymooned in Chicago. Mrs Lake worked at Barr Beauty Parlor. Groom is son of Mrs Sueana Lake. The couple will live with Mrs Lake's mother briefly.
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Jary
Barr
Clarksburg
Marple
Barr Hough
Coralina Weer
Harrison Ile Lake
Clarkaburg
South Bend
Indiana
Miss Barr
Waas
J. W. Green
Presbyterian Parsonage
Chicago
Surprises at Polige Court This Morning
Surprises marked Polige Court session this morning with unexpected rulings and notable appearances. Known individuals and local officials attended, sparking quick reactions.
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Polige Court
Record Advertising Volume Sets Fairmont Newspaper Benchmark
The West Virginian's December 19 1919 issue printed 91 columns of paid advertising, a weekday record for Fairmont and the largest regular issue to date. Earlier in 1919 The Times printed about 70 columns in a weekday edition, establishing a prior local advertising benchmark.
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West Virginian
Fairmont
The
Times
Saale
Police Court Reveals City Officials Facing Traffic Violations
A lively police court session surfaced several notable city figures among the violators. County Clerk Arthur Martin, Ralph Regan, Frank Wilfong, a driver for the Bred T. Ley company, and Homer Tootle were summoned, with Paul Haymond rebuked for driving after dark without lights. the incident detailed a mix of accidental and deliberate infractions as the day’s program unfolded.
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Arthur Martin
Ralph Regan
Frank Wilfong
T. Ley Company
Homer Tootle Tan
Paul
Changes in mine wage scales spark regional debate
In the Fairmont region, wage increases effective April 1 are outlined, with shifts to pay for day labor, trapper boys, helpers, and other roles. The majority report notes a 20.4 cent increase for some work and a conditional dead-work rise, while forecasts indicate limited regional representation at a New York gathering unless negotiations progress. Cars, mines, and railroad divisions show ongoing adjustments amid a broader industry dispute.
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Fairmont
Bick
Ilinins
Alémont
Ottolalarot
United Bius Workers
Pakman
New York
K. C. McCul- Yours
Cd Muniestoner
Northern
West Virginia Coal Operatore’ Association
Soal
Ory Uldimare & Ohio
Theidivision
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Pege
Contractor Sues Greenhouse Co In Circuit Court Trial
A trial in the Circuit Court before Judge Haymond began this morning as Jonepl Wright and Son, contractors, sue Fleming Greenhouse Company to recover a balance due on a contract. The case centers on charges from a 1917 move of Breenhouse for the Hidgeley extension and disputed additions. Witnesses include Joseph Wright and about eight others, with four for the defense. The proceedings are expected to continue into Monday, with jurors excused for Tuesday.
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Jonepl Wright
Joseph Wright
Witnams
Trevey Nate Rupemeuts
Harry Shaw
Follwing
Laoman Bupner
Henry K Nutter
Edgar’ Smith
J. G. Lite
Thomas
Mayor Admonishes Traffic Violations At Hippodrome Stop
Mayor Conaway voiced concern over recurring traffic violations on Mulch Street near the Hippodrome after cars blocked both sides during an event. Officers were ordered to enforce rules strictly, ensuring no repeat incidents and improving city traffic safety.
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Conaway
Firs Department
Carpenters Union Meeting Notices Posted for December
A fragmented civic notice from Union No 62x in Sa geetee district announces a December 16 meeting night. The document mentions joinery, trestle, and a fee or charge of F100 to be provided, with counsel about tree inspection and Horawk No referenced in unclear terms.
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Ata
Carpenters
Union
Sa Geetee
Sook New Head For Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce met yesterday afternoon to appoint a new president. A. L. Lehman was reappointed as president and instructed to propose a successor. The committee includes Brooks Fleming Jr as chairman, J. Tee Hull, M. A Fletcher, TT. Brett, Fred Holmick, M. J. Hutottigaon, RT. Cunningham, and Major Boyle from New York. A session with the traffic committee is planned for 2 o'clock this afternoon to discuss freight matters.
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Alainet
Wie
Making Progress With K of C Show
An event described as a relisarmal of the minimum to be by the K of C was held last evening with a running state. Local artists and a few figures are noted. A text rehearsal is planned for Sunday at 2 pm.
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K. of C
Alverty
Agra
Jocalsartists
Mrs Edna Richardson Dies at Farmington
Mrs Edna Richardson, age 26, colored, of Man Riligtog and Duo, died at Farmington. Funeral arrangements have been made by Raymond, the best man who by winking The AGxine Toba. Carter. The report notes grief and a county rumor as details.
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Edna Richardson
Farmington
Sidmber
Cox Shires
Rosa
Laseay
Man- Riligtog
Raymond
Toba
Cartér
Wren
Rome
Fragmentary Allied Peace Pact Note From Wesel Report
A damaged wartime field note from Wesel dated March 26 reports Allied officials near Paris and Brandenburg outlining the peace treaty terms. It mentions German ministries, confiscations, and a nearby location in Wesel with references to torture and machine gun activity in a tense postwar setting.
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Paris
Night Riding Resumes Amid Unclear Local Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate nighttime patrols or rides beginning again, with mention of Graves and Tobots and an agreement not to proceed on a date or in a location. Details are garbled, but action restarts with limited context and no clear outcome.
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Oehalt
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Church of Jedue Christ
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