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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
1
West Virginia republicans rally behind Davis as party split tests primary choices. Senator Davis Fitzpatrick endorses Senator Sutherland while pledging support to the party nominee, highlighting state pride and the home candidate factor amid regional tensions.
Indications point to heavy turnout for a Monday gathering at the county courthouse with an informal crowd introduction of all tickets candidates for nominations. Organizers consider a live, name by name introduction if time permits and voters will see the contenders for various offices. Observers expect a strong turnout and possible surprises as party supporters align in Sutherland and Wood counties with West Virginian influence shaping the race.
Governor Cornwell and State Commander Earl H. Smith spoke at a banquet for more than 700 ex-service members hosted by the First Presbyterian church ladies. Other speakers included Post Commanders Rollo J. Contes and Charles Robinson, with Ulysses S Knapp J. B. Watson and Dr. George Mr. Alexander among the attendees. The event was described as joyous, and Cornwell’s toast urged the group to be a powerful force for good. Continued on page four.
Fragmentary OCR text rails at advertising practices and canvassing during a county election. It mentions Watson Hotel and a large amount of 152017, plus appeals to voters to consider pacts and sincerity, with scattered phrases about trimming and banter. The fragment lacks coherent narrative or clear event.
Morning high school meet drew crowds as records fell in two mile and pole vault. Dean and Statler of Pennsboro posted notable marks with State records in the hammer and pole vault events, underscoring a strong performance across events.
Real estate broker listing notes a contact point at room 209 in the Jacobs Building with a phone reference 975.
Readable fragments describe a tense confrontation as forces move to the front, with mentions of state control and a fast pace to decisive action. Names and precise places are unclear in the OCR, but the piece signals a major clash involving rival factions and a high-stakes outcome.
The Rev Robert J Youk pastor of the Southern Methodist Episcopal church will deliver the annual sermon to the graduating class of Palmont High School tomorrow morning at the Willams Memorial church on Palmont avenue. The 107th class day program of the Crete embers of the Century or the Gleam Fairuost High aatoon will be presented Monday evening May 24 with F Baracass attending. Ep cone 8ject sayseenr at Pane and 2 pageant entitled The Light and music by Lie aene. Exbelyn ih the church at 10:30 o'clock and will proceed in a body to the church ands First ee Arm Avery Arch Fleet Foot Jab Gilkeson Rash Daring Jobs Second Glimmer Traition Old Woman Virginia Swearingen nx Dorothy Brock Rupy Linn Sara Watts Margaret R.-Discipline Ro eet Sixth A First Lesson in Democracy Man Servant Hmsaker Maid enmerki
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