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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1911
Page
4
A fragmentary 1911 discussion argues the primary election would threaten party machine power and city patronage. It contrasts Democratic and Republican aims, alleging a bipartisan city government would bypass voter rights, with mentions of William M. O. Bawito and J. Petty stirring Democratic ranks.
Scraps and factions form as Buckeye and New York Democrats clash over Governor Harmon’s presidential bid. Opponents seek to block his nomination at the national convention, while supporters warn removal would threaten his candidacy. It recalls past party infighting where a nominee carried no votes from his home state.
The Elks celebrate the opening of a new home on West Pike Street, praising its role in spreading happiness, fostering fellowship, and elevating local fraternal life. The piece also reflects on Attorney General Wickersham’s Princeton address praising measured reform and stable governance over rapid change.
A long list of unclaimed items and names appears for the Clarkshore postoffice with numerous entries including G P Artstroum Ray Atherton Harry Pi Anderson Miss Lucy ash Pietry Antonis and many more. The roster includes titles Mrs Miss and various surnames along with two to four piece counts noted for some recipients.
A vagrant known as Old Red was convicted in police court of loitering in the city and, in default of paying a fine, sentenced to three days in jail. Another man paid costs for drunkenness and was released. Mayor Frank R. Moore presided over the session.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble with testimonials from Clarksburg and Buffalo sellers. It claims rapid relief from aches and other symptoms and urges buyers to remember the brand and dealer.
Columbus Ohio report notes active ingredients of the Peruna tonic popular in homes. Details cite golden seal Cedron seed cubebs stone root and other substances claimed to aid mucous membranes nerves kidneys and bladder.
Offered at prices 13 percent higher than usual, hundreds of pairs of spie span lace curtains appear in nets, Cluny, Renaissance and more. Colors white, ecru, ivory and red with Nottingham weaves in Colonial and Gothic styles. Prices start 39 cents a pair up to 18 50, plus yardage in nets, Madras, serims and cretonne.
Mr Light plans appearances in Charleston and Indianapolis as part of a national drive for highway improvement. He will address Wheeling officials on May 8 and report that the American Association for Highway Improvement links road projects to broader commerce growth. The group, with Taft among directors, coordinates existing road groups from New York Central to regional federations, promoting wagon, rail, and waterway improvements.
In Fairmont on May 2, demolition plans clear the 35 by 73 foot Fleming Home on Main Street. The site will yield to a modern business district development with road improvements and new land use.
Fragmentary OCR reports typhoon impact with references to Bryson Tonney and Mrs W S Texasy amid typhoid fever cases at Mim Boule Gen Eijk. Mention of family members and playmates affected, plus a note on Dr and Mrs Jond B Payaat recovering from weeks of illness through Oxlahome.
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