Evening Echo on Exposure Fear Keeps Men in Line
An Evening Echo notes that fear of exposure in the pub scene keeps many men sticking to the path of rectitude and avoids straying into craftiness, citing Cardinal Gib Bons as authority.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
4
An Evening Echo notes that fear of exposure in the pub scene keeps many men sticking to the path of rectitude and avoids straying into craftiness, citing Cardinal Gib Bons as authority.
The Gazette lauds United States Senator Stephen B. Elkins as a wise, experienced statesman with a broad career from law to banking and railroads. It profiles his poverty to wealth, education, multilingual ability, and wide connections across the nation, noting his influence with Blaine and Harrison. The piece urges Democrats not to underestimate his power or the party’s need to recognize his capabilities.
The article critiques the Democratic field for the U S Senate, praising portions of Senator Montgomery's election reform bill, especially a provision banning religious and charitable groups from offering money to candidates. It condemns party newspapers for attacking Governor Dawson, notes peonage cases prompting new liability for employers of guards, and mocks some political figures while urging cleaner campaigns and accountability.
The Democratic papers lament McGraw’s ouster and denounce Chilton, arguing McGraw fought in the ranks and deserves respect. They concede the party lacks vitality and fear a weak leader will replace him, condemning the Chilton gang’s alleged rot in history.
A reader notes Democrats tire of McGraw traveling to New York and Washington as West Virginia’s Democratic figure, acknowledging Chilton’s victory and suggesting McGraw’s surrender. The piece ends by asking if John J. Cornwell will also become national committeeman.
Deeds filed show Davis-Horner Company transferring to J. G. Dye a one jot in Grasselli, Theodore L. Gardiner selling a house and lot in Salem to Henry Fratler, and Shinnston Development Company to Charles Goodwin a jot in Salem. Granselli Jacob C. Elsey transfers to R. F. Elsey two lots in Alta Vista. Elsey et al acquire three lots in East Clarksburg near the Senator Bailey election context.
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