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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1909

Page

4

Fragmented OCR Improper Text From Historical Page

The readable parts show unclear words and names. No coherent event or entities emerge for a proper summary.

Senator Snyder Appointment Blocked by Senate Debate

A local newspaper notes the Senate rejected the nomination of Mary Snyder for the Spencer asylum post amid Democratic factions. Editor Ned Snyder reports strong party voices from Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs arguing against the appointment and citing political feuds. The Charleston Mail remarks the Senate’s action reflects broader party tensions in the state capital.

Snyder Mhyes Dhey Gray Sliver Martinsburg Ay C. Me Barkeley Springs Berkeley Register Bayborook William Cympben MeIntire E.fellure Senate Charl Jeeton Mall Marry L. Snyder Ngal Spencer Usy

Rest Inducements and the Steel Mill Debate in Fairmont

Community discussions in Fairmont weigh inducements for a steel mill against the need for reliable water and power, good transport, climate, and reasonable rates. Officials face questions about bonuses versus fundamental infrastructure, with mixed signals on whether incentives will secure industrial growth.

Fairmont Thor Dereley Sonthe Yong Ie

Lent Observances and Press Ethics Raise Community Debate

The Wheeling Register discusses Lent’s moral focus and self discipline while examining press ethics on source protection. It argues reporters should reveal sources when malice harms parties or information is obtained in bad faith, warning of risks to graft exposure if sources are never disclosed.

Wheeling Register the Register Ths Lowndes Savings Bank Con Slowides Duncan Sec

Weston Republican Credits Senator Coffman For Promises Kept

The Weston Republican praises State Senator Charles C. Coffman for honoring campaign promises despite rivals claims he would not. Coffman supported letting the prohibition amendment go to a vote of the people, aligning with a stance that leaders should face voters on key governance questions.

Weston Republican Charles G. Coffman Charles C. Coffman Réntysante

Wrights, Romance, and Press Rivalry Across Papers

Fragmented letters praise the Wright brothers exploits while critics debate romance and fame in early aviation coverage. The Grafton publican notes shifting readership and editor changes, contrasting with Wheeling and Pittsburgh papers on hero narratives and circulation dynamics.

Democratic Senators Split Over Prohibition Policy

A Morgantown Post-Chronicle note cites Democratic senators who backed prohibition last year but shifted to the liquor side during this crisis, questions their explanations as curiosities, and comments on political stunts amid party debates. The Wheeling intelligencer reports West Virginia Third district consular appointments valued at 4000 to 6000 dollars each, triple the number in other districts, challenging notions that the south gets nothing. The Pittsburgh Dispatch critiques suffragist claims, arguing that orderly voting is undermined when movement supporters show riotous behavior that labels women as housework-bound.

Seenocratic “Logi Alvord Morgamtown West Virginia Wheeling Intelligencer

Stimulate Coke Industry Amid US Steel Market Entry

A flawed OCR fragment notes a push to stimulate the coke industry as US Steel enters the market with a bid. It references action by the United States Steel Corporation and hints at market activity in unspecified regions.

Anisary United States Heel Corporation

Appointment debate over Prof Hodges in Fairmont WV

In Fairmont West Virginia speakers discuss appointing Prof Hodges to the Board of Control. Supporters praise his integrity and insist he would represent both parties while opponents from the Republican side argue against the nomination.

Booka Hediste Wey Virginlan Porgye Bod Republican Morgamtowh jGovernon-éiene Glasscock Thoutak E. Hodgesax Throughoe Ua Jitate Prof Hodges Immenty Party Repetitican

Mainavring of Sweetss and the Road to Success

A reflective piece argues that success belongs to persistent people who overcome pessimism and discouragement. It emphasizes hope, sustained effort, and the support of donors, educators, and businesses as essential to achieving enduring progress.

Huntington

Millionaire’s Revenge Play Shown In Pittsburg

At Mrs. William Thhw request police toned down a stage production titled Al Millionaire's Revenge. The show depicts the Stanford White and Harry Thaw tragedy with White Thaw and Byethynhaw as principal characters.

Pittsburg William al Millionaire Stanford White Harry Thaw Wiite Thaw Bvetynhaw

Special Embroidery Sale Saturday Night February 27

The Watts-Lamberd Co announces a late February sale featuring cambric inserts and embroidery fabrics. Prices start at 25 cents per yard with new lots never before shown, urging neighbors to come early for a 6 o'clock start and door purchases.

Watts-Lamberd Watts-Lamberdig

Short Sale Ad Mentions Cotton Shorts and Prices

An OCR fragment advertises Black Cotton Pasheta Shorts at 69 cents, with notes of a sale price at night. The text is garbled, but indicates a clothing sale item and discounted price offering.

Brown Muslin Prices at Seven Cents Per Yard

A fragment notes muslin sold around 73 cents, 2 percent maybe, at about 47 to 8 cents per yard, with references to Saturday night pricing and yards or bolts. The readable bits suggest a sale item listing for fabric by the yard or bolt at a low price.

Lace Curtains Spring Sale Adverts Offer Great Prices

A newspaper ad promotes lace curtains in prices 1.09, 1.35, 1.50 and 1.75 per pair. It highlights a large line of new designs and urges quick purchase for spring, noting an after-supper special sale and a price around 1.09 per pair.

Bleached Towering To yd Sale Price 734c Yard

A sale notice lists bleached towering yarns at 12 percent, pricing 734c per yard for 00 yards available Saturday night. Quantity and details are unclear, but buyers are urged not to miss the supply.

Embroidery Ad Promises High Quality Bear Designs

An old advertisement touts deep running embroidery with bear designs and fine close work. It mentions Swesspan Cambjito style and declares splendid quality with varied pricing for items at 45¢ and 25¢.

Hyomel advertised as cure for catarrh in 1908 Michigan notice

An advertising health claim from a 1908 Michigan notice promotes Hyomel as a cure for catarrh affecting the nose throat and eyes. It asserts dramatic relief, endorses a Mr Karberg and actor named Ann, and urges readers to try Hyomei despite weak proof.

Michigan Hyombl

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