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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
2
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In Clarksburg West Virginia on February 14 1906 protesters claim Democratic politicians seek to use Prohibitionists to win city government votes without adopting Prohibition principles. The state organizer warned against fusion while Prohibition leaders recall past party independence and failed Democratic manipulation of conventions.
Patrick Dolan of the Tinstead Mine Workers takes a stand against a strike, drawing mixed public reaction and attention from the industry press as coverage gauges community support and dissent.
The passage argues for careful judgment on a labor dispute, urging patience before condemning Dolan and supporting restraint to avoid a strike. It suggests broader support in West Virginia and hints at reconsideration if passions ease.
At the United Mine Workers national convention a resolution to cap miner earnings at 3.50 per shift was sent to a committee. The plan would limit face earnings to 81.60 per shift after expenses, drawing sharp criticism from those who see it as harming ambitious workers while agitators allegedly profit. The Clarksbury brewery is praised for modern facilities and strong management as it opens, and West Virginia fair association plans its annual exhibitions to boost agriculture, stock breeding, and arts.
The Woman's Auxiliary to the YMCA met in the parlors on Pike Street for an afternoon session. A good attendance was reported and the meeting was described as quite interesting.
Massachusetts horseman Joshua Wilkes farms 20 speed prospects at his Braintree farm while St. Vincent and other horses join stud rosters. Jor Humbird plans a three year presence at Cumberland track with a big trotting meeting in October. National Horse Show Association sets Madison Square Garden meeting in New York for November 19 to 24.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions names and items related to a local sports scene. Readable bits suggest a casual report about a practice or event with potential player or team references, but many words are garbled and unreadable.
A testimonial from grocer B. F. Griffin praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for back pain relief and lasting improvement. He notes daylong aching and nighttime soreness, says the remedy cured the symptoms, and asserts he would know how to handle a future attack. Sold by Wells & Kingmaker and Buffalo agents for 50 cents.
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