An Evening Echo Critiques The Cowardly Figure
A quoted passage from an Evening Echo column condemns a man described as the most cowardly in the moment of danger, noting his lack of action and weak speech as a stark contrast to expected courage.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
4
A quoted passage from an Evening Echo column condemns a man described as the most cowardly in the moment of danger, noting his lack of action and weak speech as a stark contrast to expected courage.
Col John T McGraw West Virginia Democratic state chairman is shown by a Washington reporter to foresee a large Democratic majority in two years. The piece satirically notes his lack of past results and mocks the prophecy as wishful thinking amid broader debates on taxes and roads.
A child writes to Santa asking for Christmas presents including pretty things and notes needing clothing and money. The message mentions trains, mules, and a crabapple tree, with loving regards from Charley You St Adamston and a small end line about love and best wishes.
The text argues for quick legislative action and proposes the creation of a state tax commission to conduct a thorough study on the subject. It emphasizes the importance and breadth of the issue and suggests the commission report back to the next legislature for consideration.
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