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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
4
A 1913 column notes community hopes for kinder sentiment and warns of frost and shrinking civic vigor. It cites the Tel egram’s advertising reach, Salvation Army prospects, and political friction involving U S attorneys, the Virginia debt commission, and mine workers indictments in Charleston.
The text questions whether southern coal miners should be inspired to strike again fearing federal probes would back radical government intervention and undermine Governor Hatfield, viewing such action as unwise from afar.
The Morgan Town paper casts Senator Montgomery as aligned with Mother Jones amid southern labor disputes, while Telegram defends him as supporting Governor Hatfield’s moves to restore order. It notes Socialist interference, but frame remains that Montgomery fights for miners against operators and their press.
A collection of editorials from Tyler and neighboring towns. The Wheeling papers discuss public appointments and the call to service, while others critique the drift of dollars to distant cities and the burden of large crowds at local events. Notable mentions include Dr. Meredith and Admiral Sigsbee.
Bowlers led by Owens beat the Elks 11 to 4 at Union Park Tuesday. Owens pitched masterfully after a rough start, fanning 13 and allowing four hits in seven innings. Talkington homered in the first inning. Skidmore Osborn and Allen collected two-base hits.
Three men were convicted of street drunkenness and fined the usual sums at this morning's police court session presided by Mayor Will H. Cole. One paid the fine and the others were deported in default. Notes mention Taylor county roads being worked and a large combined electrical output.
The Morgantown Post Chronicle condemns the spit ball urging national game rules to ban the practice. It argues pitchers should not use saliva or other substances to alter ball surface, calling it unclean and contrary to sportsmanship.
Hon A J Boreman born July 24 1623 in Waynesburg Pennsylvania grew to West Virginia prominence. He moved to Tyler County studied law and began practice in Parkersburg becoming a leader in Virginia and West Virginia politics. He presided over the Wheeling Convention and served as West Virginia's first governor and later as U S Senator. He returned to law and served as a circuit judge. He died with a legacy of sovereign leadership.
Stockholders elected W. A. Vance, I. B. Horner, Robert Morris, W. G. Kester, B. F. Robington, Arthur Parsons, J. W. Williams, RB. B. Willison and E. B. Deison as directors at the second annual meeting held Tuesday evening. Directors chose W. A. Vance as president, I. B. Horner as vice president, H. V. D. King as secretary and E. B. Delson as treasurer.
Dr O T Bond aged 70 dies at home near Rockford. Survived by wife and son Clarence. Two brothers Charles of Bikins and Isaac of Buckhannon also survive. Bond born near Lost Creek. a Confederate veteran. member of Methodist Protestant church and a Mason.
A past and present cautionary view on ads shows readers trusting newspapers less when advertisers push imports and gimmicks. A woman recalls a trusted but scrutinized shopping encounter and questions whether today’s dealers inform women through mainline newspapers.
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