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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
2
The report says Ohio Senator Pomerene found a smeared package of bees on his desk in the Senate office building. The bees were described as fresh and youthful when mailed, spreading across the desk area before erupting from the package as it was opened.
Local improverment efforts featured in a Thursday municipal election across seven towns in Harrison county. Walter Bumgardner won Adamston mayor while Drum mond led the People's ticket for council. Stealey Heights backed the Progressive slate. North View reelected John H. Douglas for mayor. Broad Oaks endorsed the Citizens ticket in prefacing a stable administration. Lumberport reelects M. L. Miblett as mayor. Shinnston chose Hinn for mayor and Bridgeport's People’s party topped their mayoral race with William Pell.
Clergymen across the nation mark Child Labor Day urging support for federal action. The National Child Labor Committee notes rising interest since last year and pushes for the Children's Bureau. They highlight tenement factory conditions and the need for ethical training to curb exploitation of young workers.
The Me Injun Gas Company led by chief stockholders Virgil J. Highland and Clarence W. Leggett reports a dry gas well nearing production. Initial measurements indicate a high output with strong daily yield potential for the venture.
Shinn Brothers contracting masons have moved their office from the Lowndes building on Third Street to Route 403 at the Yollitt foot of the new Unoy National Bank building.
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