Jamestown Exposition and Railroads Debate
A long discussion argues that newspapers sacrifice space for Jamestown Exposition coverage benefitting railroads more than press. It notes editors gain free admission, no cash from ads, and urges restoration of old advertising-for-transport rules to boost expositions and national interest. It also promotes a trolley connection proposal for Clarksburg to Morgantown and Pittsburgh, urging public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
AL. Sutton
Toleratate Commerce Commission
Terstate Commerce Commission
Publishers’ Association
United
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rallroad
National Editorial Association
United States
Clarksburg
Pittsburg
Fairmont
Morgantown
McKeesport
Pittsboro
Telephoneltés and the New Nervous Affliction
Dr. Drumstond of New York warns of a new nervous condition caused by constant telephone use. He claims a man with a phone at his elbow is in a perpetual state of nervous attraction, awaiting the next call. The Telegram urges patrons to observe correct numbers to reach the proper department amid its move to Empire Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drumstond
New York
Bell
Drummond
Nanitarium
Empire Building
Telegram Square
Dr. Drummond
Salary Raising in Congress Sparks Campaign Talk
The House votes to raise member salaries to 7500 dollars, arguing it earns public support as closer to the people than the Senate. The column suggests the Senate could learn from this showing that voters accept fair pay for lawmakers and notes salary gains may influence campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Congress
Senate
House
Forgotten Linotype Slugs Spark Blank Page Worry
In a Parkersburg State Journal note the writer laments lost phrase in printing as linotype slugs wear smooth and fail to print any text but blank lines. They hope the issue lasts fifty more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg State Journal
William Jennings Bryan to lecture eighty six times at $500 each
William Jennings Bryan has engagements to deliver eighty six lectures at five hundred dollars per appearance in the coming period. The schedule outlines extensive speaking commitments and substantial earnings from the lecture circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William, Jennings Bryan
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Supreme Court of the United States
Tha Monon
Congress
Way
Charleston
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Huntington
Lewis County Record
West Virginia
Telegram
Weeson
Roy R. Hale
Claireburg
Baltimore Atrest
Olen Bik
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Telephroneltin
Vali United Woolen Mills
Pike ST
Clarksburg, W.va
Montiegoos
Clarksburg Brewing Company
Lowndes Savings Bank & Tru
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