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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
4
The article discusses intercollegiate sports and athletics in college life, noting Swarthmore’s status free from strings or precedents and the potential benefits to broader student development. It also covers a controversy between newspapers the Telegram and News, joking about rivalry, circulation, and plans for a new paper with a grand press.
Swarthmore College directors and President Swain reject a multimillion gift from Anna I Jeanes on condition the college abandon participation in intercollegiate athletics. They deem surrendering any rights for an infinite period morally and legally wrong. The board preserves future flexibility amid differing views on sports’ value to higher learning.
Governor Harris directed Chief Mine Inspector Harrison and all district deputies in Ohio to go to Monongah and thoroughly inspect the mines there to prevent a disaster like the Monongah tragedy in Chic.
Officials of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad notify the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian church of a special train after the concert night of December 20. The Rhonda Royal Glee Society of Wales presents a benefit for the Monongah miners. Train No 1 will run from Weston and Buckhannon to carry home attendees and will also stop at Salem.
Stock figures from New York quotations furnished by HB Achenbach of Clarksburg West Virginia dated December 10 show mixed results across numerous issues. Notable entries include Am. Copper, B&O, Mexican Central, Inter. Met, Reading, Hock Island, Southern Pacific, and U S Steel with varied bid and ask levels and several percent changes.
A 1907 notice by C. H. Harding invites an open debate on the merits of the sliding scale in the manufacture of hand made window glass. Harding seeks representatives of the cutters and flatteners association to participate, calling for public judgment on the issue.
Dropsy caused the death of Mrs Martha Washington colored at her daughter Mrs James Brown on Martin street Broad Oaks Monday night after an extended illness. She was 5 years old and is survived by children Mrs A Gilmin Harrisburg Pa Mrs Alexander McGee Oberlin Oh Mrs James Brown French Oaks and William Hawkins Cleveland. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 10 welock with services at James Brown’s home and burial in Elk View cemetery.
Colonel Reynolds reports orderly conditions in Goldfield Nevada mining districts but does not take control. He warns trouble could arise if mine owners attempt to reopen operations this week.
Anna Nikulasak a one year old daughter of James Nikulasak of 15 house Pinnickhtnick died Monday afternoon from pneumonia. The funeral will be Wednesday morning with services at the parents home and burial at Cross cemetery Mirain Holy Cross Cemetery Cross cemetery
The text asserts that the Amalgamated has long protected the interests of the cutters and flatteners and should not be thwarted. It claims the flatteners and getters organization now seeks to assert strength to influence or control the association, viewing the moment as opportune to gain leverage.
Residents are urged to visit Watts- Lamberd's Store to find Christmas gifts and resolve the dilemma of choosing presents. The store emphasizes a festive spirit and inviting displays designed to aid shoppers in selecting varied and attractive gift options.
At 29c ladies ribbed vests and pants, heavy Heeced, bleached garments, sill trimmed. Regular 25c value.
A sale of ladies union suits at 49 cents each features fine ribbed fleeced fabric and pit sizes, offering a budget friendly garment option with a strong value message for shoppers seeking warm, affordable underlayers.
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