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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
5
The Grand screens The Clansman on Wednesday evening with Gretchen Dale portraying Nellie Graham the Ku Klux Klan messenger in a period piece set in the late skirt and ringlets era. Dale’s beauty and posture are emphasized as part of the scene. The show includes other acts and a Wohlem play.
The text discusses machine politics strengthening in the South as shown by the defeat of Senator Berry in Arkansas and the burning of Senator Blackham in Kentucky. W R Gurley of New Orleans argues Southern income is entrenched, thanks to machine operation. It mentions Berry and Bleakinton as leaders in a shifting political landscape under Confederate nostalgia and machine dominion.
A teen boy, reportedly entering his teens, was picked up by local police and jailed on no charge of offense. He told Chief Howethi that his father took him from Buckhannon to Parkersburg last week and left him there. Officers say he is tough and has beaten his way around action for a long time. Chick Mowe sees him as a reform school candidate.
Mike Gleason orders souvenir cards for the B and C cafe car running between this city and Pittsburgh on Hilne Nos. The cards depict interesting scenes and the rod, to be given to patrons of the car. The cards are of high order and the pictures are the very best. The theater car will present a pleasant remembrance, with many West Virginia scenes shown on the cards.
A fragmentary notice notes Thomas Be Seely holding a valuable coin tied to Adieen Eilenherh’s era. It mentions hearings date, a guard, and possible World involvement. Ashcraft visited Werlmegs day Com Wall Summit. Mary of Pirkerstone is visiting.
The state experienced a general weather pattern with a central high pressure area and a storm system over the southwest. Rain fell statewide with the heaviest totals in Terre Alta and Priston County reaching 1.25 inches, while many areas saw lighter rains. The first decade of April brought above normal temperatures in most districts and seasonal snow flurries in the mountains.
Captain Seibert of Infantry inspects the cadet corps at Morgantown University on Tuesday. Ceremonies ran 1 pm to 5 30 pm. Major Burns praised the splendid appearance and strict discipline shown by officers and men during the review. A guard mount followed, reflecting credit on the corps and the university's cadet program. The inspecting officer stated the corps surpassed other colleges he has examined this year. About 150 cadets wore regulation uniforms and executed commands regularly, presenting an imposing scene.
Inquiry notes a proposed liquor license transfer rule and a six month prohibition on transfers for licensees in Pennsylvania. It questions reform party outcomes on licensing control and brewery dealer involvement, while mentioning unrelated local ads for ice cream and hotel service.
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