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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
4
An Evening Echo reports on gambling suppression in the city, accusing authorities of knowing all locations and avoiding warrants. The piece criticizes Democratic figures and party strategies, noting calls for reform and political maneuvering amid tension over enforcement and taxation.
Fragmentary text shows intraparty tensions as factions resist corporate influence and insist on strong leadership. The garbled lines imply calls to purge or challenge leaders seen as compromising the party’s independence.
The column discusses tensions between Democrats and Prohibitionists, noting that some candidates align with prohibition policies and differ from Democratic allies. It praises Prosecuting Attorney Will E. Morrisham’s term and critiques city spending on prisoners, while referencing Virginia debt, bond payments, and county political dynamics. It mentions Cape Colony’s finances and a looming debt figure.
The report notes Telgium importing over 1.5 million dollars annually in autos and bikes, with four years of growth. It mentions the Iron countries producing 10.8 million tons of pig iron in the past eight years, half from the United States, and rail expansion approaching 60,000 miles with 10,000 added on a river trial. It also cites 8,627 volumes in the Slavenie New York public library as Russians favor social and governmental works.
May 20 dispatch from Shinnston details mixed local items. Mentions a Democratic gathering headed for Charhs for a pow wow, visits by Mrs S J Maloy and Dr Th Stout, unusual farm incidents with animals and a mining wheel accident, plus residents returning home from visits in nearby counties.
A grateful acknowledgment notes strong endorsements of Quaker Herb Extract and Balm from Wayne residents. Andrew Hobay reports relief from seizures after two weeks, O Dennis cites relief from rheumatism and back pain, and others praise the remedies as the only effective treatment.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dashiel Philin and Controtler Wilson with patents and a 30 science-like bandage. It references Aivey A. Ades on a Europe bicycle tour, Wr Ader at Tig tate department, and New York Herald figures. It also notes Bloom motors tests, wheat imports into the United Kingdom, and 1908 France imports, with vague payrolls and city bond references.
The Sletere of St. Joseph with parish supporters announce a Thursday strawberry supper in Centennial Hall. Strawherrivey, bogcroam will be served and the meal will be prepared for attendees. A pleasant evening is anticipated and all are invited to attend.
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