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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an Evening Echo issue dated May 10 with phrases about God and puppets, plus statements about virtue and vice. Mentions ROBERT SKOWNING in a unclear context.
Citizens protest alleged misconduct by a woman using a false name in a Telegram report. The text urges exposing her true identity for justice, condemns the accusations as unfair, and predicts costs will drop if Congress passes a half cent coinage bill.
Theodore Roosevelt delivers a harsh tirade against President Taft calling him dishonorable and useless while praising Taft's accomplishments. The exchange highlights Roosevelt's bitterness and personal criticism as he sinks into a controversial political stance.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch and Telegram project a Republican victory in West Virginia's June 4 primary with three governor hopefuls and other nominations. Observers praise a fair, nonconfrontational contest and expect GOP success if unity and pledged support to nominees hold firm.
A long list of visitors and residents stopping in Wheeling includes Justice Mosge EB Shayer from Brown EB, Clare L Isinke from art, Bridgeport visitors Nolcott Reid and George P Morgan from Parkersburg, and many others from West Union ReynoldsVille New Martinsville Fairmont and nearby towns. Attendees include Col John W Carpenter and attorney Charles Pawel, with several business and legal errands noted.
A reflective piece celebrates the buttercup as a cherished natural gift. It describes the flower known as buttercup, golden cup, or kingcup, praising its beauty and symbolic generosity to children, and laments any who would dismiss it as a weed.
The article attacks Theodore Roosevelt over his eight years in office noting he offered no tariff revisions and dodged direct action. It contrasts his record with President Taft who immediately sent a tariff message and pursued the board study to inform Congress.
May 10 Fa irmont church on the South Side continues to crack and sink. The church has been vacated and propped with large bowlders. Men work to investigate the old commercial mine beneath the property to locate and remedy the trouble if possible.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad issues a May 26 time card with changes to train schedules across divisions. A principal feature is the installation of a new through train between Pittsburg and Chicago, affecting arrival and departure times in the city.
A circus day event is announced for Thursday in Shinns on May 90. The Sin Brothers are billed as the main act with a special fall, anticipated before dawn that day.
The dune term of the criminal court will open Wednesday, June 5. The term promises to be short and orderly with judges and clerks preparing for a light docket and routine criminal matters.
Sealed proposals will be received by I C Dyeter secretary of the Bagley district board of education at Harrison County West Virginia until noon May 20 1978 for erecting a tour room and auditorium brick addition to the Lumberport West Virginia school building according to Holmboe and Lafferty plans and specifications Architects Empire Building Clarksburg and New York City.
The notice advertises men’s Sox of mercertesd Maco yarn in medium weight 9 1 2. Socks feature reinforced heels and wear points. Originally 18e a pair. Ten dozen pairs on sale Saturday night at 2 for 35 cents.
A sale offers wide taffeta ribbons in colors including white pink Copenhagen lavender brown red purple and yellow for sashes and bows. The event, described as Glock Baturday night, advertises special pricing under Ibe Yard.
The best part allic hosiery we have ever offered at the price. Fine Bil le Boot reinforced soles and heels mercerized garter top. Will look better wear Tourer than all elite stockings costing twice as much. Black only, Saturday night special price, 25 cents per pair.
A fragment describes birdeye cloth sold as finished antiseptic yard goods. It notes special processing to remove irritants and dustproof awaled packaging. Price reduced Saturday night to ten cents per bolt of ten yards, with a 12 percent yard value claim.
A new case of fing damask offered at 49 cents per yard, two yards wide with floral and striped patterns. Excellent service grade, superior to medium linen damask, worth one dollar yard. Sale aimed to supply spring needs with wide availability.
Two hundred pieces of new art linens offered at special sale. Japanese drawn work and embroidered scarfs and table covers in neat patterns. Made of good quality linen and satin fabrics. Each piece valued at 50 cents, with a special Saturday night price.
Advertisement for children’s hose promoting a specially made heel for school wear. It highlights stain resistance, flexible material, triple reinforced heel, and doubled wear life. Mentions stock sizes and a complete range for Saturday night shopping.
A Saturday night bargain offer presents 20x40 inch Huck towels in narrow striped, medium weight cloth. Limited opportunity to save on household goods with half-hemmed hems and color borders.
A fragment advertises Turkish bath towels claiming superior softness and whiteness after repeated washing. It notes heavy weave and bleached finish, offered at a special Saturday night price with congeal wording and unclear contact details.
The First District Republican Committee sets a June 4 1912 primary across Brooke Hancock Harrison Lewis Marion Marshall Ohio and Wetzel counties to nominate a U S House candidate and a member of the Congressional Committee. Bids for contract work require a $100 certified check and plans may be obtained in Clarksburg or Lumberport. The committee will meet June 14 1912 to count votes and declare results.
One nicely furnished front room available for gentlemen only at 438 Mechanic Street. Bell phone SIO.
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