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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
4
The Daily News laments gambling venues and argues the Democratic administration has failed to curb vice. It praises the Telegram for aligning with public sentiment and urges voters to replace the city government in the upcoming municipal election.
Charleston correspondent in Parkersburg News voices support for Senator Charles G. Coffman of West Virginia and notes a peculiar coincidence in legislative committee leadership. The piece highlights Coffman and Delegate D. Guppelt as allied lawmakers with similar voting records and friendships shaping their influence in state politics.
The Marietta region headlines a mix of civic issues and editorials. Topics include gambling joint crackdowns, paving projects, street conditions, water supply fears, and political commentary on local leadership and state affairs.
An early 20th century feature by William I Wakihing Beysn analyzes Democratic policy and forecasts in 1920. It argues the House election will likely favor Democrats while warning Taft and Republican leaders against conflict with rising reform pressures.
The Bluefield Telegraph notes a proposed measure allowing tax collectors and deputies who collect taxes to carry weapons with licenses. The plan targets special agents of corporations and detective agencies, requiring applications and newspaper notice. It argues the rule protects officers while limiting ordinary citizens from becoming walking arsenals.
The Sunday morning service at Christ Episcopal Church has moved to 11 o'clock with the evening service remaining at 7 36. Sunday school will meet in the afternoon at 2 30. The primary department now operates under Mel Holmes, a kindergarten expert, and new teaching methods have been adopted. L. E. Vail is visiting from Bristol, E Robinson of Salem spent the day here.
H Potts of the International Correspondence group announces a successful exhibition in the Tetrick drug store window on Pike Street. The display features student work with notable craftsmanship drawing strong attention and praise from observers.
Morgantown Post argues the judiciary committee faces an impossible task in reconciling the Vinson bill and the Hatfield bill. It states the direct primary proposal and the delegate selection plan clash with reform aims and may perpetuate nomination defects.
George Exmund Simmons, a frightened 11 year old, has been placed in the custody of the State Humane Society which will arrange a home. Humane Agent Benjamin Brown Stout transported him to Fairmont yesterday afternoon and turned him over to the local agent.
The city council plans a special meeting tonight to consider the canvassing of bond election returns. Mrs Penny Gong and friends in the county returning home this morning are noted in the context of the report.
Swart editors comment on misprints in a 1st Marlyita Rebster piece. The noisy discourse critiques how the cabinet makers are named in the film’s title sequence.
Fragmentary OCR describes three women on a railroad track in Pennsylvania. A passerby heard or noticed nothing and wonders about the near collision or danger as an approaching train looms.
Public confidence grows in Taft as observers foresee a calm transition with potential to ease tensions between corporations and citizens. Analysts expect him to implement Roosevelt era policies while pursuing stability in domestic and foreign affairs.
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