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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
4
The Clarkaburg Telegram advertises subscription options by carrier and by mail. Rates shown include weekly and annual prices with postpaid and in advance terms, though the OCR yields are unclear and partially garbled.
The piece critiques President Wilson's Mexican policy and the "Wilson Tango" while noting opposition to Bryan and Bland. It discusses Democratic candidates for county and congressional seats, party cohesion questions, and the push for work under a perceived economic slump. The article mentions harvest work as Rural Vacation and criticizes tariff law impacts on employment and markets.
In Parkersburg a Democratic state convention saw leaders force the nomination of Hodges over Boal and DePue. Hodges accepted reluctantly, still undecided on whether to run against Howard Sutherland for Congress. The machine aims to back Hodges as the “mighty man” though Hodges doubts he can beat Sutherland.
State Senator George Wland publishes an open letter in the Sunday edition of the Exponent. He confesses to party tensions and a question is raised about his reelection prospects and alignment with public interests.
Fifty years after the inauguration of a college for the deaf in Washington, D C Gallaudet College then named the National DeafMute College confers its first honorary degree on a deaf mute American Max ter of Arten The institution founded by Congress and backed by figures like Amon Kendall and led by Dr Edward Miner Gallaudet now sits on a 190 acre campus at Kendal Green The college educates about 111 students with a faculty of thirteen professors and graduates enter diverse fields including law journalism and ministry with many deaf mute professionals thriving nationwide
A West Union Democrat claims Senator Bland traveled there two weeks ago to secure delegates for himself for the July 2 conventions, but only one delegate reportedly supported him. The assertion puts Bland at odds with his party in his home county, with renomination decisions due July 2 to reveal the party’s stance.
Western Virginia editorials discuss the Democratic convention in Parkeraburg and the party’s perceived reliance on boss influence. They criticize the convention as passive, noting cries of “name your man,” and warn that poverty and pre-election promises will require strong explanations from the president and cabinet. The Bluefield Telegraph and Wheeling Register cite anti-Republican sentiment and prohibition debates shaping West Virginia politics.
A Mammoth picnic and celebration will be at the fair grounds on Saturday July 4. Degres work s and banquet by Knights of Columbus at St Mary's auditorium also on Saturday July 4. On Saturday September 26 Pootbsh West Virginia Wesleyan 18 Carlisi Indians Urlon Park.
A fragment from The Daily Novelette shows a character inviting entry as a famous detective appears in a dressing gown prompting a scene. The snipped text hints at a mystery moment with a dramatic call to enter.
The Ambassadors of Commerce place daily messages in the Daily Telegram. Each ad proclaims His Majesty Supply benefits. readers may find a message valuable to them. Minutes spent viewing the notices could prove pivotal for someone seeking opportunity.
A convoluted scene centers on a leading society figure bringing a six year old boy to a detective. The boy reveals he is the mother’s son, causing shock and emotional reunion. Amid odd dialogue, Cleveland’s debt climbs to 48 million four hundred thousand nine hundred forty three dollars and twenty two cents, close to a tidy hundred thousand.
The Daily Telegram promises a homey daily letter during your summer vacation with flexible address changes. Subscribers pay 10 cents weekly or 25 cents monthly for this travel-friendly service.
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