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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1907
Page
4
The Clarkaburg Daily Telegram reports editorials and local notices amid political commentary. It references Bryan, Culberson, Rayner, McGraw, and Rockefeller era concerns, with opinions on Democratic candidates, the Standard Oil Company, and a proposed Odd Fellows Home in Harrison county.
The 1905 census counts 4,562 textile establishments with a capital of 1.34 billion dollars. Cotton goods lead with 1,077 firms, knit goods 1,079, wool 1,212, silk 824, and dyeing 360. Salaries total 32.8 million with 799,239 wage earners. Regions center in southern New England, Pennsylvania, the Carolinas, and Georgia for cotton. wool and knit goods in New England, New York, Pennsylvania. silk in PA, NJ, NY, CT. The U.S. remains a leading cotton producer and ranks high in silk and wool manufacturing internationally.
The census shows saw logs rising from 25,279,702 to 27,980,768 thousand feet between 1900 and 1905, a 32.2 percent gain, while railway ties increased in quantity from 22,524,640 to 36,445,308 and value from 6,277,439 to 12,412,793 dollars, up 61.8 percent. The average tie value rose from 28 to 34 cents. Hemlock bark fell in quantity but rose in value, and charcoal declined in both. Separate note cites two Southern Democrats criticizing Bryan, Sen. Rayner and Sen. Culberson, arguing the party drifts away from its principles.
Not a narcotic, Capuchine claims to remove the cause of headaches sour stomach indigestion and colds. Sold at all drug stores the liquid remedy is said to act immediately and be pleasant to take.
Clarkairs Lodge No 482 Elks will hold a special meeting at the lodge hall Saturday evening and again Monday evening when candidates will be initiated. All members are requested to attend. Lucius Hoge E X.
Manager George A. Murray brought the Genesee Trio of New York to Clarksburg to perform at the Bijou theater all week both matinee and evening. The group, en route to the Jamestown exposition, will present instrumental and vocal selections noted for their refinement and wide acclaim. Added to the program are moving pictures and illustrated songs with special Thursday requests.
The soldiers monument fund continues to grow as donors contribute varying amounts. Ledger shows totals including J W Dudley & Son five dollars and multiple individuals such as Casita Tadai and T Swager contributing one to eight dollars each, reaching a reported total of 1108.10.
Frank R. Moore appointed administrator of the personal estate of Jasper Moore, deceased, in county court. Bond set at 25,600 with Clark?on Moore as surety. Appraisers listed as S C Denham, Vb Hletland, and Camden Sommers. Crile to act as counsel for the estate.
The Odd Fellows Home discussion chaired by the Home Committee recommends deferring action on taking land near Elkins due to climatic, soil, health, and cost concerns. The matter to be reviewed again by the Grand Lodge at its Clarksburg session in November 1907. In a separate note, Kentucky Governor names R. Hi. Blain of Louisville as city judge of Louisville.
The funeral for Jasper Moore, clerk of the U S district court for the Northern District of West Virginia, drew a large crowd at his home on Pike and Fourth streets. Episcopal service by Rev Pipmier, with German Lodge A F and A M members present, burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery, pallbearers named, floral tributes praised. Also note pitchfork Ben to lecture at Grand Opera House July 9 at 8 p m.
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