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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
2
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A fragment from a local Democratic paper questions free trade rhetoric, arguing it weakens the publication while noting the mayor’s actions after a game Saturday. The piece hints at public sentiment and political optics without clear conclusion.
A 1906 commentary argues tariffs shaped by Southern interests propelled Democratic votes on coal and cotton duties. It cites ex governors Fleming and MacCorkle and figures like Cleveland and Parker, noting party distrust of critics and the uneasy stance on Bryan’s nomination and Sheriff Short’s earlier bid. The piece contends the press seeks to influence Democratic platform and suppress internal dissent.
The text discusses tensions between Jeffersonian and modern Democratic ideals, noting a claim in a Saturday issue about West Virginia’s last two Democratic governors being protectionists. It argues that most nationally known Democrats oppose free trade, aligning with protectionist views.
A local critique accuses the News of vacillating on Democratic positions from Bryan to Houston and Horner, arguing the paper repudiate its past stances while endorsing its own favored candidate. It laments ongoing party divisiveness and criticizes coverage of Hearst, Parker, and recent governors.
The article notes spelling errors in a Saturday paper referencing McKorkle and Hub bard, accusing the mayor of misattribution. It says gamblers avoided capture, officers blocked exits, and suggests critics question Mayor Harmer’s raid tactics and press coverage.
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