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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1920

Page

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Wood Factory Drive At Local Y Seeks Funds

A fundraising drive at the local Y aims to raise twenty five thousand dollars to sustain operations for another year. Reporters noted a rushed morning start as volunteers gathered, with few details confirmed by press time. The report mentions attendance, early progress, and plans for the next general meeting to review day by day developments.

A.J. Caste Nus Eli Yila Hid Sovernil

Mississippi Senate Ratifies Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment

The Mississippi Senate ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment in a reversal of a prior rejection. The action occurred in Jackson with Associated Press reporting from Milas.

Associated Jackson Milas Mississippi Enate

Suffrage Vote At Dover Wednesday Expected

Dover Del March 30 The House committee on constitutional statutes to which Joint resolutions for ratification of suffrage have been referred meets today to act on the measure. Negative votes were cast by Democrats in the house. The Senate Republicans forced adjournment to prevent committee report on ratification. Both committees likely to report, with a vote possible tomorrow. The scene suggests the Senate may delay a test of strength until later.

Loy Dover Del House Committee On Merlors Democrata Senate Republicans Mirough

High School Minstrel Promises Big Junior Show

The junior class at W. Howard High announces a two hour program with a forty five minute play and a minstrel act about an hour, plus a thirty five member chorus. Mary A. Hervey and R. Burl Knight lead talent as they promise continuous laughter for Friday or Saturday evenings April 9 and 30.

W. Howard Clase Mary A. Hervey R. Burl Knight

Export Trade Gains Momentum Amid Monday Lift

Export trade shows renewed strength as shipments rebound on Monday, with businesses noting improved demand and higher overseas orders. Firms in manufacturing and agriculture anticipate sustained growth into the next quarter, supported by price stability and favorable exchange rates.

Heavy Monday Coal Loading Across Fairmont Region

Monday’s loading reports show heavy coal and coke shipments from the Fairmont region with 1,615 cars of coal and coke, 1,600 coal cars and 15 coke cars, plus 1,363 cars loaded on the Monongahela division of the Baltimore and Ohio. Detailed consignments include St. George’s, Locust Point, Michigan and Ohio points, with 713 regional cars and 1,707 outbound cars ordered. idle mines cited due to car shortages and expectations of heavy movement today.

Nergage Fairssont Tonnaxs Durtid Bay Baltmore’suid Ohio Railroad Curtiy Bay Surtis Bay Fairmont Monongah Baltimore and Ohio SwaeoHini Monongahela Rally Road Weat Virginia Pennsylvapnia Diatelet Baltimore, and Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Railroad St. George's Locust Point Michigan Ohio Grafton Baltimore and Opto Railroad

Notice to subscribe to The West Virginian for home delivery

A notice offering home delivery of The West Virginian asks readers to call 1105 or send a POA D to receive the newspaper daily at their residence.

Harmer Appeals for Support in Local Race

State Senator Harmer of this city asks friends to aid Morgan in a city election context. The report notes a March 30 date and references suffragist opposition within a party nomination contest linked to Fairmont notables.

Harmer Morgan Associated Seven Clarshorg

Child Reunited With Salvation Aid After Strain

Dorothy Amos endures a difficult morning as a frightened child, later identified by Officer Digmasy and Mr. Kern. The girl, once cared for by Mrs. Williams, resists the woman who accompanied her, and seeks home. Captain Pickering arrives, offering aid, and the child agrees to go with him to Salvation Army assistance.

Pooc Digmasy Monro Street Das Jl Kerio Hove Norwood Rebecca Wilson Fairmont Humane #ociety Ale Willamsone GM. Williamson Atty. Williamson Williamson Hedrick Mra. Williamson Mra. Wilson Kern Capiin Pickering Salvation Army

Hoult reports sale and gas station plan at Aurora

March 30 Harry Hoult Tine reports a sale of the house at Aurora to the Hope Natural Gas Company. The notice claims plans to build a pumping station at the site to extract gas and test rock depth with new equipment.

Saya

Hillside slides near Brads Mill steadied by shoring

The hillside behind the Brads Mill on the Speedway has been stabilized with wooden shoring after weeks of trouble. No dirt has fallen recently. summer plans include protecting against further slides next winter. The issue arose from heavy rainfall in October and November and occurred only on the hillside, not on the mill site. Excavations at the hill foot and rapid removal of slide debris with steam shovels helped control the problem.

Brads Mill

Tells Tale of Woman Held Against Her Will

Dominick Muzdoka an Austrian of Painesville Ohio appeals to Sheriff Glover for help liberating Katie Krizanich held by two women and a man against her will in Viropa. He says she saved a thousand dollars worked as cook and planned a visit to her children before being trapped by supposed friends. He travels to Clarksburg seeking aid from Harrison County officials.

Dominick Muzdoka Painesville Ohio Sherif Glover Westerday Katie Krizanich Viropa Musdoka Baltimory and Ohio Nia Camp Aby Olty Country Mazdoka Liz Glover Aif Harrison County Clarksburg

Only American Parties to Get Standing in Law

From Albany comes a legislative note on a proposed act to bar any organization that accepts alms or membership from becoming a political party on the official state ballot. The Judiciary Committee last night recommended that the Social member be expelled.

Associated Albany Starch Howip Judiciary Committee Sociailal Membre

Jackson Street Gamblers Fined at Public Disorder

A raid on Uncle K's shoe shop on Jackson Street led to fines for Luther Williamson W C Wollman Van Smith Andrew Muler and Ao Burchand Stewart for running the place. Ada Brown a local woman and W Chattin were jailed and charged. Moran confiscated fifty cents decks of cards and a roll of bills.

Uncle K Jackson Street Pirtier Wiis Tara Yeatdr Uither Boggess Luther Wyilaon W. C. Wollman van Smith Andrew Ule Ao Burchand Stewart Joe Edinberg Walter Robeson Theanon Theymiayor Chel Maran Ana Chef Moran Ada Brown Carkaburs Fairmont W. Chattin Washington Street Hittin W. ©. Carrica L. Co Adamy Carrica Toth

Lawrey Young on Warpath After Vicious Door Fire

Lawrey Young of Norfolk is described as enraged after attempting to enter the home of Ray Massey in Dakota last night. After Massey refused entry Young fired six shots through the door, ending when he retreated upstairs and hid. The incident stems from domestic trouble involving Young, his estranged wife, and Massey, a former in-law. Authorities report no injuries beyond property damage.

Uld Ray Massey Dakota Musgrovetls Lawrey Young Norway Justice's Court H. Y. Cooper Lawrey Yoling Cooper Young Massey

Continental Standard Guts Nice Meo Two Shares for Each One

Shareholding note records two additional shares for each existing share. The entry lists Thai investors and names Continental Standard in a brief, formal notice style. No further details on dates or totals are provided in the readable text.

Ambiguous Oil Company Report From March Continenttal

Fragmentary dispatch notes Atlantic and Continental Oil dealings in March. Mentions New York and wartime era stock movements, with scattered references to Col and Rocky Mountain areas. Details are unclear due to OCR damage, but centers on payment, reception, and corporate action affecting shares.

New York March Hnentel Oil Company New Jararyy

Russia open to talks with Poland on April 10

Moscow reports quote Russian foreign minister as saying Russia is willing to discuss a peace accord with Poland. The note indicates a potential meeting around April 10 with Poland proposing measures. A suggestion mentions possible settlement terms to be discussed at an unspecified venue.

Londus Save Soccherin Polfe Fosvillingnocs Moscow

Hood Phillip Receives U S Post Appointment

Ambiguous and garbled text references Hood Phillip receiving a U S post and a ministerial or congressional appointment. Details about the office, date, or supporting entities are unclear in the readable fragments. Further context is needed to produce a precise summary.

Plaintiff Finishe In Greenhous Court Case Fragment

A garbled OCR item appears to reference a plaintiff in a greenhouse related contract dispute. Text is fragmented but mentions a monetary amount of 860 dollars and an altered contract. No clear names, dates, or locations are extractable.

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