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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary memo from Associated Press Western Office mentions Marquette buildins and Chicago advertising reps Williams and Anderson, with implied internal office references and locations.
A Los Angeles Times report on New York’s GOP stance shows Governor Hughes faction backing Roosevelt while Taft looks to secure key delegations. Votes from New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oklahoma, and others shape initial ballots, with Southern states leaning Taft. The piece projects possible paths to nomination and notes regional splits and expected pledges.
The item surveys Taft gains across states with vote tallies, critiques Democratic tactics, and cites Graf ton Sentinel as warning against falsehoods in campaign reporting. It discusses B&O railroad shop hours in Graf ton, calls out disinformation’s harm to commerce, and notes a regional interest in military and literary excerpts included in the Telegram.
A Morgantown paper samples the backlash over a proposed county salaries bill. Monongalia circuit clerk would get 600 from county, plus 75 percent of fees up to 5000, then 50 percent up to 10000, and 25 percent beyond. Current income runs around 2000 to 2200 with stenographer costs.
Oregon shows strong Taft support with preferences for Hughes minimal. Leaders say Taft is the people’s choice and would win Oregon by a wide margin in a direct primary. Salem Capital Journal notes a factional push for party unity despite rival calls for influence. The Herald is criticized for pursuing self interests over Republican success.
Harrison and Marion counties face a double blow from the extra session. A defeat of the prohibition amendment follows a surge on the West Fork Tiger as valley residents complain of excess wetness. If the county officers go on salary, rumors say the P. O. M. league may be busted.
Revival meetings led by Rev. B. H. Jeffreys at Grasselll Baptist Chapel will conclude tomorrow night. Five professions were recorded, with two individuals reclaimed.
GEO. H. BERRY declares candidacy for sheriff of Harrison County subject to Republican primary. L. WAYMAN OGDEN announces for County Clerk of Harrison County inviting votes and influence at the Republican primary or nominating convention. Clarkaburg February 10, 1908.
A brief remnant directs readers to the Lynch store center counter for fe and 10c lace items.
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