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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
1
City council approves new traffic ordinance aimed at regulating street use and vehicle movements. Officials cite safety improvements and better traffic flow as primary goals amid limited details from the fragmented text.
City officials today approved a vehicle movement ordinance with minor changes aimed at improving street safety. It sets fines from 50 to 200 dollars for violations and includes penalties of up to thirty days in jail for intoxicated driving or related offenses. The measure, discussed by the board and City Clerk Luke, will regulate streetcar stopping rules and access, with emphasis on congested thoroughfares and crosswalk signaling.
A public notice warns West Virginian readers and telephone subscribers about a regular daily distribution, with instructions to contact the office at 1105 or drop a posted identifier to receive service.
Washington census bureau statistics show Elkins with a population of 6,777, an increase of 1,617 people or 28.1 percent, among donated areas noted in the report.
The report details heavy coal and coke shipments in the Fairmont region and along the Baltimore and Ohio lines. It notes 808,600 tons of coal and 130 cars of coke in one region, 6,067 tons and 298,200 tons of coal, plus 130 coke cars for the Mo Hongal division. Last week saw 2,287 more cars than the 1919 week, with coke loading especially strong and three-day mine runs at 100 percent. West Virginia and Monongahela districts reported sizeable car counts, and total shipments nationwide approached weekly records, underscoring a brisk energy output and rising tide shipments by rail.
Lost is a light brown Jadien gaunt let slave missing on a Sunday afternoon about a mile from Farming ton along a paved road. Finder should return to the West Virginian office for a reward.
A violent weather outbreak causes heavy damage across Burleson with power outages and downed trees. Reports state several injuries but fatalities are unconfirmed as crews assess affected areas. Local authorities urge caution.
Washington reports allege Burleson violated civil service rules by favoring ex soldiers in a Nashville postmaster appointment. The American Legion pressed for the vacancy to be filled by ex aviator Webster, amid claims of political influence and age eligibility questions.
Reports from Chicago Toledo and Indianapolis describe a massive storm system yesterday killing dozens and leaving thousands homeless. Tornadoes shattered towns in Indiana Illinois Michigan and Ohio with widespread property damage estimated in the millions. Military law was declared in Elgin Illinois to curb looting as rescue efforts continue.
Chicago March 2 Nearly 602000 employees of packing companies here could be thrown out of work if the Union Stockyards and Transit Company workers who began a strike Saturday at midnight stay out packing company officials said today.
Two meetings are scheduled for young people as part of the evangelistic LaMance campaign. An eight to thirteen age group will meet at four o clock for a children choir practice led by Mrs LeMance. A later session at 9 PM invites all youths fourteen and older to hear a former prisoner recount experiences in Germany.
Walter Barnes, long time superintendent of the Mirat Presbyterian Sunday school, leaves for Charleston to reside. The church honored him with greetings and high testimonials, while discussion begins of appointing a successor and opening the role to a woman in line with evolving rights under the nineteenth amendment.
Tomorrow the Industrial girls clubs begin at the YMCA with an educational and recreational course. Activities include gymnasium, swimming, crochet, and games on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 and 7 to 7 20, with later classes planned. The clubs welcome factory, laundry, and domestic workers as well as newcomers to the city.
A dianar and meeting will be held this evening at 0 30 for the captain Roperals and workers in the big campaign for 25 000 for Meg A work. They sets together meetin the Ue fink confarense before one campaign tomorrow morning and everyone connected with tc wil be present. A program bes been arenhg ved and some fine apeeches will be mate. Thee mésting will follow a din ner which is going to be very fine-to bev attended by all workers and Idad x.
In New York March 29 miners and operators arrived for talks based on the majority report of President Wilson’s Coal Commission. John L. Lewis of United Mine Workers predicted common sense would guide negotiations. An executive session followed as the majority award was considered and a statement warned of potential suspensions and district actions to keep some mines operating.
James A. Meredith will deliver the Maundy Thursday address to Scottish Rite Masons at Mount Temple in Fairmont. The Eastern Star will serve a 6:30 p.m. meal. Attendees include state officials and board members focusing on Deformed Children work and hospital services for the state.
Members of the Crusade Commandery Kaetha Terplar will attend the Methodist Protestant Temple evening service next Sunday at 7 30 o clock and later proceed to the church in body. The temple program includes special music and the commandery will wear full uniform for the procession.
Cornwell grants Hugh Bragg a 28 day reprieve to April 8 as his attorney seeks time to file an appeal to the Supreme Court. The stay postpones execution for the murder charge set for Friday at the state penitentiary.
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