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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
4
A reflection on the danger of overreaching moral influence and the sway of public opinion. The author cautions against assuming moral power beyond prudent limits, invoking voices of great minds to illustrate restraint.
A Harrison County Herald critique argues the Telegram attacked Mayor Harvey Warner unjustly. It accuses Warner of inconsistent acts, including remitting sentences and fines, and alleges misused funds and lax enforcement. The piece condemns calls for public reform amid alleged crime and Sunday selling.
In Randolph County Judge Holt halts the county court from a $20 000 tax levy excess amid Democratic control and alleged schemes to push new tax laws. The piece attacks Mayor Harmer, questions his record, and notes a new Harrison County paper, the Telegram Independent, edited by R C Walker.
A local editorial urges positioning the Independent 2 Mack at home, praising merit and public interest. It discusses President Roosevelt’s stance on colored troops from Brownsville riots, argues against punishing innocent troopers, and defends Roosevelt as friendly to the colored race amid political rhetoric. The piece critiques Harmer and the Harrison County Herald, notes Thanksgiving services, and lampoons local moral tone and public self praise.
The Har rison County Herald hints at possible Christmas plans while noting Mr Harmer does not sanction a trip out of town. The piece ends with wishes for two peaceful and merry Christmas celebrations.
The Ladies Aid Society of Got St Bebureh announces its annual sale featuring aprons and miscellaneous items on December 13 and 14 plus a special dolls display. Christmas presents invited to attend, with orders for Huyter's candy to be delivered for Christmas.
At the Fairmont session of the TeachersAssociation of the Northern West Virginia the Colored Teachers elected officers including EB J Morton as president and Willa Lee as secretary. The gathering featured large attendance and helpful addresses for future efforts. A Notre Dame lady offers a home cure for female ailments via free instructions to readers.
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