Evening Thoughts on Effort by Roche Toucauld
A pithy quotation noting that many obstacles are not due to impossibility but to lack of application. It emphasizes that effort, not inability, determines success, attributed to Roche Toucauld.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1907
Page
4
Holle bill seeks flat two cent fare for state railroads
The Holle bill advances a flat two cent per mile fare for all railroads, aiming to end higher charges on short routes by banning more than two cents per mile for passengers. Critics warn senate exemptions favor trunk lines and risk legal entanglements, urging limited amendments to preserve core goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wale
Senate
Virginia
Pennsboro
Harrisville
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Morgantown
Caen
Political Attack Sparks Debate Over State Finances
The piece argues against claims of fiscal collapse, accusing opponents of hypocrisy. It contends the Republican party has not run the state into poverty and is seeking ways to balance the budget to keep the state out of debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Republican Party
Obscenity in Thaw trial reports and rail policy views
A Charleston Gazette opinion piece defends printing indecent Thaw trial testimony while urging restraint, argues law aims to deter offenses, and calls for equal railroad ticket pricing. It notes Lincoln’s birthday observances and potential Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad expansion into Buckhannon and Northern railroad territory, framing competitive railways as a curb on monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
White
New York
Soreheads Tax and Rockefeller Gifts Dominate Editorial
A historic newspaper column debates folly taxes on certain critics and praises John D. Rockefeller for a thirty two million dollar gift to the education board. It also lauds a transit company campaign against street car rowdiness and notes the coming general nuisance of Valentines day posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
General Educaion Board
United States
Trac ‘Som Company
Vague Political Commentary and Snow Cleanup Note
A jumble of political musings on candidates in J H vey Harmer's race and platform impacts, mentioning Glen Bk polling prospects. It cites Prof. Starr of the University of Chicago describing Congo costumes and notes New York City paid 785000 to remove snow. Clarksburg patience saves money as sun does the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH Vey Harmer
Baltimore Street
Glen Bk
Starr
University of Chicago
New York
Clarksburg
Sol
Two Boys Sent to Jail for Stealing a Locomotive
At Lima the other day two boys were jailed for stealing a locomotive. The report notes that if they were men and had stolen a whole railroad they might not be serving sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Infant Dies of Stephenson Family in Local Burial
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stephenson died Sunday morning at 2 30 and was buried in the LO. O. F. cemetery Sunday afternoon at 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stephenson
LO. O. F
Quail on Toast Featured by Rosabud This Evening
A quail on toast will be served at the Rosabud this evening and all are invited to attend.
Holden No Better at Home After Asheville Trip
Charles F Holden county clerk who recently returned from Asheville North Carolina is no better at his brother Edward Holdens home in Freud Oaks and many friends regret the setback Charles G Ogden was in town from Salem on business Also a local notice advertises MBL Black Krohme discount cards offering 50 cent hat discounts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Holden
Asheville
N. C
Edward Holden
Freud Oaks
MBL Black-Krohme
Tling
Revival meets draw great crowds for coal services
Yesterday featured a red letter revival day with morning and evening services packed beyond capacity. Elijah Gains, a veteran revival exhorter, energized the meetings as crowds sang, prayed, and remained through the services. Senate Bill 162 proposes strict railroad car allotment for coal shippers, requiring daily posted counts and equitable distribution, with state court enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Adamston
Jesus
Senate
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Championship Pool Match Tonight at Imperial Rooms
A high profile 100 point championship pool game starts at 8 o'clock tonight between James Burton of Pittsburgh and Frank Burns of San Francisco who has one arm. Joseph School will also perform fancy exhibitions. The event expects a large crowd with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Pool
James Burton
Pittsburg
Frank Burns
San Francisco
Joseph School
Aged lawyer Adolphus Armstrong dies at 80 in Taylor county
John Bassel Joan J Davie and John W Davis attended the funeral and burial of Adolphus Armstrong a lawyer aged 80 at Grafton Monday afternoon Armstrong was widely known and one of the wealthiest citizens of Taylor county leaving his estate valued at about one half million dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bassel
Joan J. Davie
John W. Davis
Adolphus Armstrong
Grafton
Double tragedy from separation shocks Chicago area
In Chicago area February 11, Anton Vadiea a machinist shot his wife after a separation and then killed himself. They married less than a year ago but grew apart and had separated. The shooting followed the wife’s insistence on returning to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yy Associated
Rresa
cHicaco
Anton Vadiea
E Jeteret
Attend M. E. Black Krobme's Milinery Opening
Attend M E Black Krobme's millinery shop opening on Thursday February 21 Friday February 22 and Saturday February 23. The event invites customers to preview new hat styles and receive personalized fittings at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Black-Krobme
Public sale of personal property in Jarvisville area
J A L Day as Administrator of Tacob Myers deceased will conduct a public sale of personal property at the residence near Jarvisville on Tuesday February 12 1907 at 10 o'clock a m. The sale is advertised as the administrator's estate settlement and will include household goods and other conveyed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. L. Day
Tacob Myers
Inte
Jarvisville
Colored minister dies in Ohio at about ninety
The Rev. James Poindexter, one of Ohio’s oldest residents and a noted colored minister, died in Columbus after a long illness from pneumonia caused by exposure to cold weather. He was about ninety and grandfather to Mrs. Mary Rowe and Mrs. Anna Poindexter of this city, with a reputation extending across Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Poindexter
Ohio
Columbus
Mary Rowe
Anna Poindexter
Monument Bill Passed House For Governor Signature
Charleston Feb 11 The senate has passed the house bill enabling county courts to erect tablets or monuments in memory of Revolutionary War soldiers and pioneer Indian wars heroes and to locate and mark old forts and blockhouses sites. As soon as signed it becomes a law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Senate
Gamble Party Arrives For Waldo Recital
Ernest Gamble Mrs Verna Page Gamble and Sam Lamberton of Pittsburg form the Gambles concert party which gives a recital at the Waldo this evening under the Marcato Club auspices arriving in the city Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gamble
Verna Page Gamble
Sam Lamberton
Pittsburg
Gamble
Waldo
Marcato Club
Deeds Recorded Transfers on City Land and Coal Claim
Deeds filed show William T Wallis transferring one lot on Carr Avenue city to R B Wikison and A D Cookman conveying two acres of coal in Grant district. Local record denotes property and mineral rights changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T Wallis
R. B. Wikison
Carr Avenue
City
A. D. Cookman
Chambe Post
Grant District
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Lincoln
West Virginia
Thorp
Pittsburg & Laxe Erie Railroad
Buckhannon & Northern Railroad
Valentine
Holden
Charles G. Ogden
Salem
Beth Houses
Thampion Game
Imperial Rooms
Adolhus Armstrong
Tor
Mill TO
MAN Direct
Byienygorm
THE
United Woolen Mills CO
Pike ST
W. VA
Sfarmers Bank
Frank Duffy
4Th St
Traders Alley
Cata W. Voi
Want
Clarksburg Brewing Company
Lowndes‘Savings Bank & Trust Co
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