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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
Clarksburg Telegram reports rising tension between Senator Miking and Hubbard amid county party politics. Mentions Denham’s postmastership removal, graft concerns, and Democratic funding maneuvers. Baseball team gains community support as political discourse highlights road work and tree trimming plans.
An Evening Eeho reports internal party discord over personnel and policy. The Workershire State factions clash on recommendations for renomination and legislative support, amid editorials noting personal motives and a contested councilor termination.
Fragmented text discusses Denham age party support and fear of vengeance, with mentions of Senator Kirk and Wilking and a postmaster position at Markebure. It hints at Republican and Democratic tensions. The garbled OCR text names individuals and political entities but lacks clear events or dates for a concrete summary.
The Daily Telegram reports a tight, evenly matched Popular Player Contest in Clarkburg with Conaway leading Gribben, Dawson, and McAleese close behind. The race to win a fine gold watch and life changing prize is heating up as candidates vie for top spots through July 6.
In yesterday’s American League action Philadelphia defeated New York 3 0 and again 1 2 while Cleveland beat Chicago 3 2 Detroit topped St Louis 1 4 Boston won 2 4 and Washington also earned 4 4. Standings show Cleveland 25 6 etc with Philadelphia 27 31 40 and New York 28 39 41. Today’s games include Washington at Boston New York at Philadelphia Chicago at Cleveland and St Louis at Detroit.
A new Fraternal Order of Eagles branch is formed at Winona in Fayette county. W J Richmond formerly of Grafton Indead at Gilroy Cal Tha. The body will not be brought past. The Kingslow Drug Company a Fluefield is a new concern registered by the secretary of state. Dr Calvert of Mannington arrested for writing prescription for whiskey fined $100 and costs. Parkersburg district ME church convention in session at Spencer. Engineers survey Roan County for big pine line to Cincinnati to pipe gas from West Virginia fields. Work on bridge across Monongahela River at Fairmont rapid. span replacement of Point Pleasant Bridge begun. Weston gas line workers strike for higher pay. Mrs Roxy Sanders of South Charleston shoots and kills alleged drunk man. Escaped asylum patients George McFarland and David Ricordie captured at Parkersburg and to be returned. Worley charged with shooting Sommerville acquitted after revolver discharge deemed accidental.
The Denver platform likely will declare for strict highway regulation. Friends of William Tenninke Beran predict that the governor will be engaged in a statement soon. Mr Bryan issued a statement declaring government overreach would not be an issue. In the Pagoger contention HL Norman is on a brief visit to Belington.
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