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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
6
A garbled OCR page references Ward Beecher and Parkersburg Sentinel phrases, mentions of radical ore extraction, a wealthier capitalist in Mexico, and debate over government spending. It notes contractors delaying traffic with mud, Washington Irving high school funding cuts, and Congress income tax implications for members.
The Telegram highlights Charleston Gazette and urges codification of city ordinances. Officials plan to publish a standardized municipal code to aid citizens and streamline lawmaking. The move aims to prevent duplications and ensure clarity in legal texts for Clarksburg and nearby areas.
A collage of clipped editorials from Wheeling News Dispatch Wheeling Register Huntington Advertiser Huntington Herald-Dispatch Morgantown Post Chronicle discusses reaction to Prohibition reform efforts and national trusts. It quotes editors noting moral campaigns, the liquor trade’s decline, and Brandeis' warnings about trust power in U.S. capital.
Fragmented OCR notes report discussions about government costs not falling under Democratic rule. Mention of expected high expenses for next year, Parkersburg events, and a plan to appropriate funds for Victoria Coffman widow and others. A foreigner Poloskyy held for grand jury over a knife at a railroad station.
December listings include a card party at Mrs Harrington and social events on Walt Mal streets. The Harris County Boys and Girls Dorm Gkib host a corn show at the courthouse with piano recital by Frederik Curtiss and theater programs at Robinson Grand. Community groups like the Butterick Waldo hotel and the First Presbyterian and Lutheran churches organize services, recitals, candy sales, and youth activities across December with events at the Parson Sauders store and the Girl and the Stampede show.
West Virginia representatives gathered for the National Rivers and Harbors Congress session in Wheeling. W. B. Trewin chaired the delegation with J. M. Hartley as vice chair, RR Naylor as secretary, and W. W. Scott and A. J. Horst named to committees. George WeLnitz to be vice president. The delegation met with Senator Thilton, Congressman Sutherland, and invited Senator Gotwitt to attend the Hal organization banquet on February 25.
A fragmented ad copy contrasts downtown shopping with home viewing of storefronts. It notes new window displays and advertisements, urging readers to rent or view the latest architecture and items from Avon to Konder, reflecting a shift from urban to home commerce.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous personal names, places, and affiliations such as Hel Hell, Ryall Field, Athens, Georgia State, and references to geology mapping. The readable portion resembles a directory or byline list rather than a cohesive news item.
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