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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
4
A May 11 196 structured report outlines Democratic tensions at a convention, highlighting Jo Hite’s bolster for a progressive wing and critiques of President Wilson and Lodge. The piece notes a rising coalition from coal counties and manufacturing centers, with Lynchburg figures and state races affecting Virginia campaigns.
In Washington May 11 a discussion of West Virginia politics centers on Virgil Highland and the Wheeling convention. The article notes Highland's influence in securing delegations and tickets for the national convention while predicting Republican strength in state races including governor and U S Senate. It highlights concerns over ticket supply and the party's protective tariff platform as key issues.
Delegates from across the United States and Canada gather for the opening of the third biennial convention of the International Order of Kings Daughters and Sons. The event runs through May 15 with talks by leaders from New York to Ontario and a formal ballot on leadership to be held Saturday.
A testimonial from Jamon W of Seward Brazil claims Amolax healed years of eczema on the scalp and skin problems after one week. The letter promotes Amolox solution and ointment, offered and guaranteed by Wells & Mugmaker Co.
The Clarkshung Water Works & Sewerage Board warns that all water consumers must obtain a permit to run lawn sprinklers during the domestic supply, with a two dollar daily charge for unpermitted use. Nozzle size limited, sprinkling hours restricted, and misuse leads to permit discontinuation.
Fragmentary advertisement text mentions general products and a listed location Clinton in Alabama. It references a medical product claimed to ease coughs and a physician named Chambarlain. The readable fragments are garbled and provide limited verifiable details.
A garbled notice alleges a contested will involving multiple parties across West Virginia and Pennsylvania. It references a board of education and construction contracts tied to trustees and unnamed builders, with requests for bids and payment terms.
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