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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note quotes an Evening Echo line attributed to W E Henley. The text references prophecy, darkness, and a scale, with garbled phrases about life and dance. It appears to be a literary snippet or citation from an old page with incomplete lines and odd capitalization.
A peculiar figure, the jay walker, moves through Kansas City crowds with slow deliberate pace. He ignores the flow of pedestrians, stops to chat with acquaintances, and blocks narrow sidewalks near construction sites while removing his coat in public and delaying passersby.
The piece argues for strict net weight labeling on packaged goods and recalls North Dakota’s law. It contrasts business resistance from major manufacturers with principles, notes the National Electric Company withdrawal, and reviews Congress actions including Child Welfare Bureau funding, tariff debates, pensions, and direct election struggles. It cites New Hampshire Republican platform rhetoric against socialism and recalls Taft as nominee choice.
Wallace Waldace and family, T. C. Kemper, and guests traveled to Clarksburg to tend to business and attend the Dig show. Prolific farmer Abraham Tarkington visited Takington's fork McElroy. W. E. Sennett from Alapee returned from Iksburg on business. Cavalier family members attended the state Sun Say school convention in Wheeling. Several locals tied to Omar W. Swiger and Pigott store, with shifts, painting jobs, and college students briefly home for the Salem college break.
Harrison County West Virginia invites sealed bids for a four room and auditorium brick addition at a school building in Lumberport. Plans by Hoknbor & Uifferty Architects Empire Building Clarksburg. Bidder must state start and completion times and accompany $100 certified check. Board reserves right to reject any bid. May 1912.
Public notices announce George A Lauchlin and D Y Haine seeking Republican nominations in West Virginia First District and Governor race respectively. Primary date set for June 4, 1912, with all counties in district to canvass for nomination.
The race for the West Virginia Twelfth senatorial district sees Tam and others seeking the Republican nomination. Balloting is set for June 4, 1912, with voters urged to decide the fate of the district in the statewide primary.
West Virginia Republican A. A. Dilly announces Tam candidate for the GOP nomination for attorney general, subject to the June 4, 2012 primary election in Beckley.
A garbled 1912 article lists Harrison and Lewis county voters offered Republican nominations for Circuit Court Judge in the Thirteenth Judicial District and Harrison County Criminal Court Judge. Names include Charles W. Lynn Haymond Maxwell Will E Morris Harvey W Harmer with June 4 1912 primary dates and calls for voter participation.
Individuals from Harrison county seek Republican party nomination for the West Virginia House of Delegates. Roy B Parrish from Salem, John W Carpen IV, RR M Piser from Tim A, and Charles A Suntdon from Bridgeport announce candidacy to participate in the June 4 1912 primary.
A fragmented notice lists several candidates for county offices in Harrison County tied to the June 4 1912 Republican primary. Names include Le Davisson for County Commissioner James S Grisey and John M Knox for County Commissioner Tom Tam a candidate for sheriff and Charles W Furbie for prosecuting attorney with pledges of a fair, vigorous campaign and office conduct.
A candidate announces for the Republican nomination for Prosecuting Attorney of Harrigan County. He seeks voters’ support at the June 4, 1912 primary. He pledges faithful, conscientious, fearless duty and solicits influence and backing.
A batch of notices from Harrison County announces multiple candidates for Justice of the Peace in Clark district. Names include John Por Justice, William Post, E Starcher, L Ford, T Go Michwarner, George C McKingey, G H Gordon, R E Kidd, all pledging to seek the Republican nomination or primary election set for June 4, 1912 or 1934 as applicable, with district details in Clark and Coal districts.
Arthur Heinze announces candidacy for county surveyor subject to Republican primary voters will on June 4 1912. Southbert A Osborn also states candidacy for the same office in the Republican nomination process to be decided June 4 1912.
May 4 report from Washington notes a service increase for the Letwern Dulger and Spurlocks ville route, expanding to elant Jmnes a weeks.
A brief note indicates a focus on the House of Delegates with emphasis on candidate selection or procedural steps. Details are sparse but suggest preparation or discussion around delegation matters and organizational roles.
Howard Todinson of Rosebud Wa Va declares candidacy for Harrison County Assessor in the Republican primary on June 4. He asks Republican voters for support if nominated and elected.
For constable nomination in Serdis district Harricon county the Republican primary is set for June 4 1612. M D Whithican Wallace W Ve.
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