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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1907
Page
2
A dated advertisement extols a tonic named Mother's Regulator as essential for expectant mothers, promising relief from pain and danger during childbirth. It claims the remedy prevents complications and offers a free information book by sending request to Gradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.
A German immigrant Herman Gurlich returns to an old life in Promila, meets Martha Leeser aboard a ship, and proposes marriage to save her from deportation. The tale follows the clash of romance with harsh realities at Ellis Island and a mother’s fragile future in America.
Charleston February 11 A strong push exists to pass Thorn's bulk bill in the Senate despite a similar measure failing in the House. Delegate C. M. Hart of Harrison County authored the House bill, and supporters expect the Senate to approve, while the House would be compelled to follow. With about fourteen days left in the legislative session, many bills may stall in committee. Support centers on pure food and insurance measures led by McKown of Boone. opposition from Marshall delays passage. Delegation members voice dissatisfaction over the Wheeling charter and must unite to push the charter through or face failure.
Charleston February 11 Senator Ashburn stirred the senate chamber by attacking railroad attorneys and Wheeling newspapers. He accused misrepresentation by George A Laughlin and sparred with Senators Marshall Blue. A large banquet for Senator S B Elkins at the Kanawha hotel on February 12 draws interest as Mrs Elkins and daughter arrive for a multi day visit.
Preparations for St Valentine Day fill shops with penny to dollar valentines. Displayed novelties include jokes and insults like Old Maid and Fat Woman. youths weigh prospects of a note or gesture as February 14 nears.
A Sunday night brawl among Italians at Chiefton ended with Salvatore Becoch shot in the jaw. He lies in Oak Hospital at Fairmont receiving treatment. Witnesses say a gathering near the coal Apple eased into a dispute near railroad tracks and a man was shot in the mouth as drunken tensions surged.
President and Secretary Root met with San Prancheo public at the White House to discuss the Japanese school question this after noon. The report notes informal talks and a reception with officials and guests present.
The supreme court handed down decisions on appeals from Brooke Fayette Barbour and Randolph counties. Several cases had appeals allowed or denied and bonds set, including Miler versus Given and Gilbert Bros Co with bonds of 200, Arenna Black versus Homer Parke, and Lac Mackey versus Wright Maxim. The State versus Coal and Coke Railway Co and Western Mary end Railway Co saw writs of error refused. Tolley versus Poteet was argued and submitted.
The scene shows a man coaxing a rhinoceros by stroking its horn and guiding its head while the animal appears to accept the touch. After repeated actions the creature calms, a second prop is used, and the horn is finally removed without protest from the animal’s keeper.
Oblique reminiscences recall Judge Thayer as a fair, approachable figure who served in law and public life. The anecdote highlights his prudent fee dispute and the respectful treatment he extended to clients, underscoring his reputation for integrity.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mary Lamb as a benchmark in women's athletics, noting that even the best modern athletes, “fros-” and others, have not surpassed her record. The text is incomplete and offers limited readable detail beyond the cited comparison.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a representative and charges with a phone or room contact at Oak Hall Building in Clarksburg West Virginia. It appears to reference a proposal or request and provides a mixed string of garbled contact details.
Fragmentary OCR item from Pittsburg area mentions Hapgoods and Park trading group with unclear reference to Primcipss Olelesy. Limited readable names and places prevent precise summary.
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