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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
2
Notice to merchants in Daily Telegram ads must be submitted by nine in the morning with guarantee of change on the same day and by Wednesday noon for the Weekly Telegram. Early submissions improve service.
Washington rumor about Senator Biking sneaking changes to the rate bill is dismissed as absurd by six conference committee members Elkins Cullom Tillman Hepburn Sherman Richardean. They say every amendment was discussed and approved by a majority of the conferees. The piece argues the story is a deliberate strike against Senator vis Jual for not appointing a collector post.
John T McGraw of Wheeling Intelligencer is cited denying any bid for the U S Senate despite a letter from Chairman Hoover asking Webster County Democrats to back a candidate. He vows no candidacy and urges the party to focus on electing a legislature to address the deadlock and elect a senator.
Fragmented remarks accuse Col McGraw of covert influence within the Democratic ranks. He allegedly seeks to sway eligible members while others sleep, with residents wary of using a party slate to address tax evils or secure a U.S. Senate seat. The piece hints at internal power plays and voter skepticism.
The Morgantown Chronicle mocks Senator George C. Cole of Tawis county for seeking a new post after an absurd journey to far below the equator and Dawson Yukon. The piece jests about directions constellations and the hardships of Arctic life while noting a new congressman was named at Wheeling. The piece ends with party notes and a comment on the imminent congressional race in Smythe Piral district.
Bloodhounds once used to aid the hunt for the Hegeo murderer Abe Seat are said to have belonged to J I Krohme, a Third Street jeweler. The dogs were ruined but are remembered for their melodious voices as Third Street residents recall them. A Fraternal Old Eagles meeting is planned for 8 o'clock with AT members urged to attend.
Mike Sheridan learned last evening of his younger brother DL. P. Sheridan’s death in Montpelier Indiana. He left immediately to attend the funeral as Swisher & Co. general contractors listed with stone work and excavation services. Pillsbury's Best Floor advertised as a cheap quality option.
Announcement that Cyrus E Webb announces his own candidacy for county superintendent of free schools in Harrison County, subject to the will of the county Republicans.
State Senate race notice to Republican voters in West Virginia's 12th district announces candidacy subject to convention. The candidate solicits backing from the party and supporters for the forthcoming selection process.
A garbled Maryland to West Virginia led item notes Foley’s Kidney Cure praise from Brancto n Pa and a local mattress conversion service by A T Carter at 414 Monticello Avenue. An ad mentions ManZan pile remedy and other sparse business lines, including a Levy’s event leaves and a 664 West Main street listing with an Odelsold stand.
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