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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
4
A regional editorial condemns congressional salary increases and Senator Knox eligibility debates. It defends local graft allegations against city officials, rebukes rival papers, and argues political bias clouds honesty while urging scrutiny of public officials and media.
The Parkersburg Sentinel notes George Byrne may avoid inquiry, suggesting he knows nothing. The Wheeling Telegraph comments on canal progress and the Panama project. The Washington Post contemplates juries drafted from the State asylum for the Insane for a Carmack assassination trial. The opening of a new Wheeling theatre recalls the era’s difficulties.
A collage of editorials from several papers discusses censorship of theatrical entertainments, public morals, and the need for an American tariff commission to digest testimony and guide policy. References include remarks on President Braggadocio rhetoric, Charleston politics, and the push for constitutional remedies for public issues.
Fragmented speech contends Congress created the Bureau of Corporations and other bodies to study laws and reforms. It traces tariff commissions from 1882 to 1883, arguing for stronger administrative machinery and current commissions to advance reform efforts.
We are permanently located in The Oak Hall Building on Main street opposite The Empire Holding where we greet old patrons and welcome new ones We offer a full line of goods and will source any missing items and make them affordable We thank the public for past generous patronage and seek its continuation
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