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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a slate for a presiding attorney named John C. Southern and a two seat ballot with Roy E. Parrish and Charlos A. Sutton. For assessor a list includes Howard Robinson. The text also contains unrelated stray phrases praising virtue and criticizing party machine politics, plus a reference to a Democratic convention and a Marion county newspaper.
A dated editorial argues Woodrow Wilson opposes core Democratic ideals despite party claims. It criticizes the Democratic leadership in Congress and the state convention, questions electors, and discusses party splits, including the Bull Moose movement and potential Taft alignment. The piece presumes voters weigh dollar influence and party loyalty amid shifting allegiances.
The Exponent concedes the Democratic state ticket in West Virginia is not fully satisfactory. It notes that nominating one member boosts turnout, suggesting many Democrats would have stayed home otherwise. It questions claims of universal support for Wilson and implies the state choice affects national support.
The Democratic state machine resists Wilson but now seeks Col. John J. McGraw to back him, aiming to win the state and the U S Senate seat. The machine, not McGraw, would benefit. It hints at exploiting a “black belt” vote in Charleston area, implying suppression of anti colored voter rights to secure primary outcomes.
The Bull Moose convention faces a split on nine electors and whether to endorse the Republican ticket. Some electors may vote Taft or stay undecided while the party asserts voters deserve to know each stand before end endorsements and placement on the Bull Moose ballot.
A fragmented Weston column reports on a man at Akron who attempted suicide by drinking poison and may not recover, with his name unknown. It also covers the Danser heirs selling the old foundry site for building, hopes for a hospital, train delays on the Buckhannon division, and local social notes including burials, visits, vacations, and property sales in Shadstrook and Wheeling plans.
Mr Boggess E Stringer Boegess returned Sunday morning from Ashwwitle X Cu where he attended the annual International convention of the flrder of [too ]Hoo over which he presided a mark of the unleree His administration was a very successful dice and Mr Bogerss received many congratulations on a Trsuil After spending a few days at home he will go to Virettia where he has extensive lumber Interepis
A year end sale offers 30c and 35c China Matting at 20c per yard with 8 to 40 yard lengths. Choice of best Fancy Matting in stock, neat color combinations. Mattings sold by the piece during Wednesday afternoon only with four yard minimums.
In Washington on July 29 Judge Archbald and counsel took seats before the Senate convened. Senator Gallinger asked if the defendants were prepared to answer the charges and the answer was read by the clerk. The Senate adjourned after the answer without deciding if the trial would proceed through the summer or be postponed.
Marriage licenses have been issued to William Mey and J A C Green, Walter A Nutter and Redan G Powell, Joseph Subs Jr and Useale Palmer.
Josep T Loughery qualified as guardian of Ora KE before the county court and posted bond of 100 dollars.
Out of hospital Tay Bumgantner an employee at the tn plate flu recovers at home after a stay. A ten pound boy arrives Sunday while S Newman and Janvity take a vacation trip to Webster Springs and New York plans follow. Frank Pemberg a clerk at the Roker gers Harry Brooke and son store is discharged from hospital after an extended visit and operation two weeks ago with a steady recovery reported.
Chicago grain figures show wheat near 68 and corn around 68 with minor fluctuations. The item also lists multiple visitors and business trips to Wheeling Morgantown Fairmont and Martinsburg, including Donald Goshern Arland D. Witson John J. Foley H J Zeyely E A Thomas and Thomas Murphy among others visiting for brief business or social purposes.
Police Commissioner Waldon of New York blames the courts for the lax enforcement that allows gambling to flourish in the metropolis. He urges stricter adherence to the laws and stronger police action against lawbreakers to curb illegal gambling.
Mr and Mrs Charles Rarick returned from Philadelphia Sunday after attending the National Photographers convention session there last week. They spent several days in Tilanttt City and New York. Charles Bachman went to Hope Monday to handle business matters.
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