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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1907
Page
4
The Telegram argues Virginia’s debt claims against West Virginia are unfounded and that West Virginia received nothing in return for conferred services. It contends the debt should not be allocated to the new state and discusses historical questions about state formation and taxation after 1861.
The piece questions invalid West Virginia debt certificates and contrasts them with sums owed to Virginia. It cites teacher salary schedules in Cincinnati and other cities, noting Cincinnati salaries from $600 to $1000 and predicting Sept and Jan pay increases for primary teachers. It covers education funding, cost‑of‑living concerns, and potential impacts on West Virginia schools. It also notes Democratic state convention drama over Bryan endorsement, open air concert plans, and local oil activity updates.
Monthly financial statement by Arnold Scherr shows the state funds balances, June receipts and disbursements, and year end totals across State, General School, and School Funds. It notes investments in bonds totaling 989 500 00 and overall funds at 1 818 264 99.
In Gordon sand development near Wallace Sardis district McDermott's test on the Harbert farm on Mud Lick Lane reports a production of 65 barrels per day. The note references continued activity in the same locality.
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