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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
The West Union Record analyzes Dawson and MacCorkle administrations claiming future costs exceed past by millions. It questions the Record’s arithmetic, notes inflated infrastructure expenditures, and contrasts Democratic and Republican rule with exaggerated savings and burdens.
The speaker argues that Democrats left state institutions dilapidated and Republicans, spending over seven million dollars on public school property, rebuilt and expanded facilities across West Virginia. He cites projects at Salem Huntington Keyser Montgomery Morgantown and the Capitol Annex, asserting broader progress under Republican administration.
The Washington PA Reporter lauds William Howard Taft as a concrete achiever who speaks plainly and honestly, arguing his record and character will win votes as Bryan lags. It notes Taft’s clarity on issues and calls Bryan a demagogue while predicting Taft’s growing strength with the campaign.
A fragmented notice reports Kern defending gamblers amid a heated discussion on William J. Bryan's intrusion at a nolidcation meeting. The fragment hints at political tension and public scrutiny of gambling issues.
The piece salvoes at Bryan and Democrats, recalling past Indiana politics, noting repeated repudiations of a candidate and accusing press papers of partisan bias. It praises Judge Maxwell’s Republican service, condemns Morris and his backers, and mocks the Democratic Intelligencer while predicting victory for Chairman Matthews and Republican unity.
Aug 28 note lists Arthur H. Clark of Panama visiting Shinnston friends, with his longtime ties to the town. Nearby travelers include A J Rice and Everett from Barbour County, Mrs Wilson of Gray Town, Mrs Poll of Morgantown visiting Lloyd Chalfant. Bert and William Smelt of Ohio and Prontytown visit their father B Smelt. Ino Rogers returns from Mannington. Rev Cunningham preached at the Methodist church. David Lowe and niece Miss Biancho Lowe travel home after weeks with relatives. Rev J W Bearard of Parsons spoke at a prohibition meeting at the Methodist church. EW Miller and Stout were reportedly not present for governor and assessor campaigns.
A meeting of the county school district supervisors led by County Superintendent CE Webb will convene in the county courtroom Monday morning at 5 30 to plan the work for the school year 1908 1909 and outline courses of study for the district including the SWEET MELODY FLOR program.
Commentary questions Arnold C Scherr’s tax reform pledges and actions as state auditor. It criticizes his opposition to non partisan commission findings and alleges two faced behavior toward relief measures. References Charine W Swisher and John Sherman Dare.
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