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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1907

Page

4

Roosevelt seen likely to win 1908 presidency

Thomas W. Lawson argues Roosevelt will win re election in 1908 regardless of party nomination. He contends Roosevelt benefits from progress against combines and trusts, and that a Roosevelt led wave could form a new party if needed. Lawson cites prosecutions of Standard Oil and insurance interests as proof of public support for Roosevelt.

Thomas W. Lawson Freazed Chance Fame Roosevelt Hoe Bobie Mr. Lawson United States

Rotten Street Car Service Faces Public Anger in Clarksburg

Clarksburg residents voiced strong anger at the street car system on crowded days. Tourists and hundreds of fans arriving for a visiting baseball game faced no car service to the ball grounds, prompting calls for immediate improvement.

Clarksburg Traction Company

Streetcar Delays Anger Public and Tax Controversy Looms

Reports describe a prolonged streetcar suspension causing public anger as passengers faced lengthy detours and fatigue. The Telegram calls for swift repair and better public relations between streetcar management and riders. Separately, amid tax debates, saloonists face a disputed additional tax under a new license law with unclear enforcement and potential court action. Local officials debate whether sheriffs or the tax commissioner should receive collection fees, a case that could reach the Supreme Court and affect county revenues. Extra ice cream is offered daily at Hotel Waldo from noon to midnight.

Sistant T. ©. Townsend Kanawha Hug

Court awards writ to review Kanawha county judgment

The Kanawha circuit court issues a writ of cor porar to review a county court judgment. Commissioners appointed by the court to settle with the sheriff for the final year 1906, returnable July 20. Petitioners are prosecuting. Attorney H. B. Avis cad Me

Circuit Court Kanawha County Vous B. Avis Cad

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