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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
4
An Associated Press veteran, Tai Lemdieg, is reported dead after an accidental fire at a newsroom. Colleagues recall his lengthy service and key role in national wire reporting. Funeral details are pending.
An advertising saying notes that a man who spends more on shop rent than advertising mismanages his business. Horace Grevhey is quoted as the source of the maxim in a concise business advisory item.
Letter criticizing lax immigration checks for leprosy and contagious diseases. Argues for stronger laws to bar lepers and other ill aliens at ports of entry and to deport those found interstate, calling for rapid transportation to care facilities and preventing dumping in cities. References Johann or Syrian cases as examples.
The Clarsburg Telegram argues for a State examining board for editors, suggesting the existing State Board of Trustees could perform duties without creating a new body. The Fairfax West Virginian notes this position as strong evidence of support.
A governor’s inattention to regional safety and the public’s fear of frequent incidents prompts lawmakers and officials to act. The piece argues human life is at stake and business and travel suffer as people withdraw, urging responsible leadership and timely communication with Clarksburg and statewide residents.
The piece urges the legislature to spend forty five days on serious work not frivolously. It calls out bickering and distractions and stresses that officials should keep members to business and decorum. It notes Governor measures deserve passage if sound, regardless of political opposition.
The Telegram weighs McDermott and Swisher as gubernatorial contenders while cautioning patience until after the legislature adjourns. It praises Harticon County support for the legislature, hopes rivals help state administration, and endorses Hilcott Northcott for a judgeship if pursued. It calls for fair treatment of Clarksburg papers and warns against past graft excess. It also notes lingering questions about Grafton licensing and backing a large proposed band.
A city campaign seeks to shadow the legislature with a public outreach push to spotlight local priorities. Officials describe the effort as broad, coordinating volunteers, events, and messaging to engage residents and influence upcoming policy discussions.
A crowded crowd greeted Dr Mead at the First Presbyterian Church last night. The sermon preached a forceful text about sin and advocacy, with many professions of faith. Services continue tonight at 7 30 and Sunday at 11 and 7 30, with a men only talk at 3 pm in the opera house on The Ten Commandments Up to Date. Dr Mead departs Monday for other work.
A new concert band in Clarksburg is forming with about thirty members from Clarkeburg and Shinnston. Officers elected include John Shinn president Wirt Lewis secretary and treasurer A J Smith director and Harry Carder business manager. The group plans free open air concerts all summer to enliven the city and attract visitors, with weekly rehearsals and spring concerts leading to a summer and fall schedule. Dr. Alex Hannah of Sardis visited on Friday.
Wires were thrown across telephone and trolley lines at Gypsy Thursday evening burning the telephone circuit at Fairmoor and Clarksburg. The disruption left the area without service for hours. Officers are investigating and warrants will be sworn out to the full extent of the law.
A tidal wave struck islands south of Achin on January 11, wiping out many lives. Associated Press dispatch reports about three hundred perished inland near Tana, with forty bodies found at Suma Island.
F L Shaw, a banker from Farmland Randolph County Indiana, died in a Poughkeepsie railroad station after being stricken with heart disease while a Chicago passenger. An entertainment event is planned for Reed's Hall on Pike Street Extension Monday night by Clarksville Star Lodge No 69 K of P.
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