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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
4
A May verse fragment from an Evening Echo page ponders moral evil and goodness, quoting Wordsworth. The terse piece uses a woodland image to suggest lessons about human character beyond sage commentary.
The Ohio State Journal urges seriousness over constant cleverness, praising earnest, helpful dialogue. It lauds good roads as essential for progress, noting how improved infrastructure broadens access and happiness while warning against trivial clever talk. The Telegram backs the crusade, urging rapid, substantial road construction now.
A Paris clairvoyant and an alleged seeress claim warning of the Titanic sinking six years earlier and predicting 1922 as a black year. The article condemns their frauds as impudent quackery seeking money from victims, urging caution and legal suppression.
The case heads to the jury later today. Miss Savage, described as pretty, displayed indifference at the trial, winking and laughing at times, while being defended by Williams and Barnes as the proceedings continue.
Dr. L. A. Davidson of West Milford will deliver an address to West Milford High School students before the Latin class of Prof. Figwkns of Wesleyan College Buckhannon. The topic is Navigation River Lake and Ocean.
Abbey B E Carter and M T Waitaico of McDowell county addressed a large Clarkburg audience last night in support of Dr H D Hatfield's gubernatorial candidacy. The meeting drew enthusiastic local citizens with several speakers sharing views.
Multiple reports explain why Jake Burka, yard master here, is on a four year leave. The most interesting says he traveled to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh to bring a bride home.
A bill introduced in Washington proposes paying Charles Price of Martinburg a reward of 1500 for aiding the capture and return of 40800 stolen from Major Henry McFarran an Union Army paymaster. The theft occurred on August 1 1863.
A cyclone on April 26 near Sitersville blew down the roller mills run by J.H. Pierpont. The structure collapsed into a creek, causing damages estimated around four thousand dollars. No injuries reported.
Ellenboro on April 26 was visited by a destructive fire that destroyed a residence and contents owned by Marshall Robinson. The loss is placed at two thousand dollars.
The Senate committee issued an adverse report on Senator Watsons bill that would pay $100 plus interest from 1863 to Dr J B Thompson for medical services rendered to Union soldiers during the Civil War.
A damage bill introduced in the Senate would compensate Harry Hi Moorehead of Parkersburg for injuries suffered while working on a government dam project near the city. The measure specifies payment for damages arising from the construction work.
Washington reports a House bill introduced to pay $600 to the widow and heirs of Martin Hughes of Greenbrier County for damages to property during the Civil War.
Republican gubernatorial candidate C. W. Swisher is active in Hancock County spending days in towns including New Cumberland and Fairview with planned appearances across the area through April 26.
Saturday night sale features silk Gloria umbrellas in black with wooden handles, 98c each. women’s silk boot hose 25c pair. Huck towels 6 for 49c. two-yard wide mercerized table damask 49c yd. bleached bath towels 10c each. men’s mercerized crew socks with reinforced heels 18c pair. children’s socks 25c for 2 pairs. taffeta ribbons 15c yd.
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