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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1912
Page
4
An Evening Echo reports on looming harvest prospects and thrift concerns as farmers prepare seed corn amid tight budgets. The piece notes distant weather signals and the strain on poorer households facing scarce resources and planning challenges for the season.
The Telegram announces the addition of a new editor JHlani Henkins Geppert, son of editors, commissioned April 22. He is expected to shape public opinion on tariffs, Taft, and party dynamics while the Geppert family strengthens its local press legacy in Colonial Heights.
The report describes a heated meeting of the congressional district convention in Missouri where Theodore Roosevelt and his followers are criticized for failing to live up to Lincoln’s perceived standards. W H Hallett of Vernon County submits a resolution framed as a mere guileful statement amid accusations of aligning with crooked business and poll interests.
The text traces Theodore Roosevelt’s stance on the eight hour workday and labor rights, noting clashes with Taft era policies and the 1902-1906 labor pushes. It cites Roosevelt’s support, opposition, and the legal battles around the eight hour law, the Knight Sugar Trust case, and the role of the Supreme Court in interstate commerce regulation.
The article reports Theodore Roosevelt allowing United States Steel to absorb Tennessee Coal and Iron in 1907, a move protested nationwide. Attorney General Bonaparte later justified the merger, citing Supreme Court Knight case guidance and noting no immediate antitrust violation unless followed by further similar transactions.
Mayor Frank R. Moore gave attention to six police court cases Tuesday morning. Two defendants were allowed to return in the evening for testimony. One case involved a woman. One man received a term for fighting, one was fined, and two forfeited $6.60 each.
Hiram Wilson transfers seven lots in Salem to Asa E Bailey. Tames W. Johnson deeds one lot in Bristol to Crogan A. Johnson. G. R. Rogers signs seven lots in Mt. Clare over to W. P. Weekley.
For rent on May 1st after current lease ends. The building offers 22 single rooms and 3 double rooms with 28 beds, a large dining room, and sits at a busy city corner beside depots of three railroads and four streetcar lines. Contact by phone or telegraph.
George A Laughlin announces for Congress from West Virginia First District with primary set June 4 1912 and promises a fair canvass. Alex R Campbell announces for governor as the Republican candidate. Dr H D Hatfield of McDowell County is also named for nomination.
A flood of notices from Harrison and nearby counties announces Republican primary campaigns for attorney general judge sheriff and House of Delegates. Candidates include W. Henry, Charles Lynch, Haymond Maxwell, Will Morris Roy Parrish J L Davison and John M Knox urging voter support and June 4 1912 primaries with calls for fair, clean campaigns and courteous office conduct.
John C. Southern announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Prosecuting Attorney of Harrison County for the June 4 1912 election. He pledges a faithful conscientious fearless defense of the duties of the office and solicits voters influence and support.
A batch of candidacy notices from Harrison county announcing runs for assessor justice of the peace and constable. Names include Howard Rodinson Rosebud W Va, William Post Coal district, E Starcher, Ford, M D Shitemax Nattace. Notices indicate bids subject to Republican primary on June 4 1912 and 11 1033 in Clark and Sardin districts.
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