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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
4
The article surveys Parkersburg political discourse, noting Judge Dayton’s courtroom return and shifts in reform views. It mentions Adjutant General Hilfott’s possible reeappointment, probes into bribery indictments, Wall Street currency talks, and wage conditions for coal miners as federal probes loom or retreat. It also touches Henry Watterson’s mint julep claim and various speculative political takes from state and national figures.
A fragmented discussion traces paid agents and plate campaigns in Washington politics. It notes critics of administration methods, compares Wilson Underwood plate practices, and highlights labor and glassworker efforts while urging consistency in condemning lobbying tactics. The piece cites Truman Palmer and calls for scrutiny of influence operations.
Democratic lawmakers weigh a unique advertising approach for a planned state celebration in Charleston. The piece notes a broad promotional effort for a June 30 to July 5 event week. It mentions a Randolph Review weekly in Elkins, edited by James W. Weir, positioned as a Democratic-leaning county weekly.
The Parkersburg Sentinel notes readers’ approval of retiring from lobbying, remarks on State Business Men’s Association planning a meeting in Parkersburg, but the event shifts to Clarksburg next year. The governor’s commission statement includes Hatfield’s cautious guidance on policy.
A catalog of local events includes Abse Humphrey F Boachard seeking a streetcar line to Weston, doctors in Webster Springs treating old age diseases, Traders hotel owner Thomas Seely hiring a bloodhound from Ohio, and protests against board bill evictions. Readers learn about weddings, railroad surveying, Sunday school conventions, local unions, real estate plans, and residents planning summer trips to Mountain Lake Park and Denver.
Hamburger's department store at 385 West Pike Street announces a removal sale to 118 new ers on Main Street opposite the Empire National Bank. Stock is on sale at greatly reduced prices to clear before the 30 day move. Large crowds attended Friday and Saturday as bargains drew heavy buying. Stock movement to the new location appears limited.
Divorce decrees have been granted to Charles Jones and Edna Jones, to Ola McWhorter and McWhorter, to George S Kerns and Maria Kerns. France's automobile and cycle ratios are noted, with a historical surge in cycles between 1919 and 1911, highlighting large increases in transport.
The piece argues that comfort in hot weather comes from smart dressing. It contrasts fretting readers in heat with cool, comfortable folk. Advertisements in The Telegram reveal up to date summer wear tricks devised for comfort.
A local retailer promotes lace Scrim Net and Swiss Curtains at one fourth to one third their regular low prices. Numerous lots are being closed out at about half price, offering the largest and most complete line in the city for customers to choose from.
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