Local Election Committee Meets Amid Reports and Plans
At ten o'clock this morning the Marion County Non eye committee, chaired by T H Vincent, convened in the court room to read last Saturday's minutes. Reports from United Mine Workers chapters include Monongah Farming tonville Middleton Helen's Baxter and Watson. A committee of seven for the district was appointed, with joint precinct subcommittees. They aim to watch polling and voter attitudes, especially regarding immigrant qualifications and labor questions. A $3 appropriation funded a cartoon showing state leadership and a slogan advocating free press and free assembly to organize.
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Marion County
Non Eye
T H. Vincent
Court House
United Mine Work
Monongah
Farmingtonville
Middleton
Helen's Baxter and
Watson
Blage
7Evan
Act Sibel
Thran
Atlow
Igor
Mel Montgomery
AR Baker
Constitution
Baker
Marlon
Tayith Legatinty
Gorerom Inca
Adam Shaw and Powell Run in Local Office Saga
An incoherent letter recounts attempts to enter local office. Adam Shaw is pressed by peers to run, with misreadings of party lines and political pressure. Powell refuses to allow service on his ticket, while Fleming Brobst Tonitte and others question the writer’s eligibility.
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Tom Parka Fleming
George Brobst
Marcellus Tonitte
Fr Offlee
Wade
Adam
Harry Shaw
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Charles Powell
Powell
Caar
Democratn
Jowel Keemed
Indorsed by Fairmont Leaders For Straight Preferrd Glock Rinks
A concise note states that the issue has backing from representative men of Fairmont and supports a straightforward policy for rink operations.
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Fairmont
City adopts new traffic rules and regains car owner cooperation
Today the city enacted a new traffic ordinance with registration required by May tenth. City Clerk Arnett will host two evenings this week to collect auto license numbers, and many owners lined up at the courthouse to comply. The ordinance, effective immediately, aims to centralize state records, though some residents questioned the city’s access to broader motor vehicle data. Maped zones and parking rules are outlined for Monroe and Jackson streets, with specific blocks designated for car storage and curbside parking.
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Arnett
Hig
Court House
Marion County
Quincy
Birdman Yost lands plane in Fairmont crowd swarms
In a dramatic afternoon spectacle Lloyd Yost piloted a Curtiss plane over Fairmont landing on a hilltop near the Parms property. Spectators rushed to greet him, many from taxicabs and bicycles, as Yost explained he came from Dallas to Uniontown aiming to fly onward within hours. He plans passenger service this summer and will obtain another craft near Uniontown. The incident drew a strong reception led by M. C. Lough and Harvey Paist.
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Lloyd
Yost
Marchine
Fairmont
Birdman
Darius
Fairmont Parms
Myerstown
Uniontown
Dallas
Texas
Aden
Earth
Adane
M. C. Lough
Harvey Paist
Harvey
Circuit Court Closes Term As Judge Haymond Delivers Rulings
The circuit court nears adjournment for the term with most law and chancery cases disposed. Blinded and partly litigated matters have been cleared since March 1. Little remains to be heard through May 4 when the term ends. The next term starts June 1.
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William Haymond
All American Legion Dance at Masonic Temple
All American Legion members and ex servicemen invited to a dance at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday May 4 featuring Shin's Jazz Orchestra of Clark s burg with admission set at 2.20 dollars.
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All American Legion
ExSer
Masonic Temple
Shin
Jazz Orchestra
Clarksburg
For Sale Valuable Factory Site and Other Property
Factory site fronts 607.6 ft on Hickman Run Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, between Willett’s pant and Marion Planing Mill. Deep 125 ft. Priced at 30 dollars per front foot. Includes Edgemont lots, Maple avenue residence/store, and Pennsylvania Avenue store rooms. Properties yield 175 rent monthly. Prices available from P.A. Sacci, Fairmont, W. Va.
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Hickman Run
Baltimore and Ohio
Willett
Marion Planing Mill Company
Edgemont
Maple Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Peonsylvania Avenue
Fairmont
W. Va
Painters and Helpers Wanted at Owens Bottle Co
Help wanted advertising for painters and assistants offering steady daily work all year, free life insurance, and wage advancement for qualified men at Owens Bottle Company.
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Owens Bottle Company
Owens Bottle Co Triggers Wage, Insurance and Uniform Offer
Readable line states Owens Bottle Co offers wages, free life insurance, and uniforms including aprons for girls over 16 in a department job. The entry suggests a factory job posting with worker benefits and age requirement.
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Owens Bottle CO
May Days and Major 19th Century Events
A fragmented list of historical May dates highlights incidents and milestones from 1607 to 1919. Notable items include Manila harbor action in 1898, May Day celebrations, early aviation attempts, Civil War figures, and statehood milestones such as Wisconsin and Minnesota joining the Union. The items mix military, political, and societal moments across U.S. and world history.
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Langeley
Washington
D.C
Wuhmarine
Colorado
Jefferson Davis
Confederate Statea
Hawtherm
Minnesota
Union
America
James
Savanna
Atlantic
Waiverpool
Wsconsin
Uniting States
Salvation Army Budget Dated for Fairmont 1920 Allocation
The Salvation Army requests a city budget of 18 902 dollars for 1920 to cover building costs, nursery care, and religious activities. The plan includes emergency funds, officer allowances, maintenance, and travel, with a safety margin to ensure ongoing services and care in Fairmont, West Virginia.
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Salvation Army
Fairmont
Preparedness in Police and Federal Aweol Ties In Cities
A fragmented report notes police and federal agencies ready in many cities amid signs of potential unrest. Juries and workers reportedly prepared for disruption as general strikes and labor actions surface.
Railroad Maintenance at Fairmont Station Update
Workmen at the Fairmont station report progress on exterior repairs and grit preparation for the DP 418 project. Notices indicate several load removals and a planned completion of the Valle B and C improvements soon. Local hires and contributions for the Baltimore Ohio railroad team are noted, with updates from Gratton and Hope observed in Palmont.
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Fairmont
Hamend
Valle B
Baltimay Ohio Railroad
Richard Bartletty
Traimater
Fiabe
Hope
Gratton
Mata Penter
Palrmont
A F Martin Joins Boone County Coal Firm
A F Martin, formerly auditor at West Virginia Go Coke, joins Boone County Coal Company as bookkeeper and auditor. D Turner promoted to sales manager. The article notes the firm’s headquarters and Martins plans to move from Hilline to Sharples as work progresses.
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A. F. Marlin
West Virginia Go Coke Company
Cra
Martin
Theginia Coal and Coke Company
D. Tuner
Sy Tre
Boone County Coal Co
Ples
W.va
Martin Ie
Hilline Ing Hin
Candidates Address Grant Town Mee
A report of a May campaign meeting in Grant Town notes Wig Paw Bill Ter and AK Muxgrave present with Alex J. Boyd as presiding officer. The meeting was set for the following week with plans for Sunday night at Rivesville.
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Grant Town
Wig Paw Bill Ter
AK Muxgrave
Alex J. Boyd My Mitteeman
Boyd
Ton G] Jay
Rivesv
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