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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1906
Page
4
A National Journal report on S B Elkins addressing New York Chamber of Commerce defends the U S Senate as orderly, dignified, and essential. It praises its continuity, experienced members, and role as guardian of liberties, contrasting reform critiques with the chamber’s stability.
Advertises assorted new goods with low prices on shoes 125 to 150, flannelette 18c yard, silk and hat specials. Mentions gray plaid fabrics, hose promotions, and a Saturday sale with items like 69 cent per yard silk and hats around 3.75. Stock offers include 3 pairs for 59 cents on select hose.
Wabash Indiana officials propose to reform a habitual drunkard rather than jail her. A physician would dispense treatment for drunkenness, with the city aiming to save costs and transform the woman into a productive citizen. Mayor Murphy argues the program could offer incalculable community value and long term savings while asserting the city’s moral duty.
A letter argues the Clarksburg WV mayor lacks authority to remit jail terms under city ordinances. The Telegram questions power to release jailed Frenchmen and criticizes the mayor for overstepping while citing Section 7 of the 1898 ordinance.
The Pullman Prince Car Company was declared a $28,000,000 dividend prompting speculation that Pullman porters could buy festive items for Thanksgiving. A man does not have to be employed to grasp the news, though details remain incomplete.
City officials say Fairmont plans a waterfront wharf to support growth at Midavita. The proposal aims to satisfy rising demand for harbor access and related trade, with officials reviewing exact site and funding options.
M. D. Sheridan butchered five hogs at his West Milford farm and stored them at the Metropolitan. Two hogs weighed 22 1 2 and 23 14 4 pounds, both eight months old. He sold two brood sows for fifty dollars. Sheridan demonstrates skill with hogs and farming.
Charles Zelauf ignored a mayoral order to leave the city and was jailed for 15 days after a police court session. He was found staying in the city and placed in the cooler to sober up before today’s hearing. John Bostoc appeared for drunkenness and was fined three dollars plus costs, with three days in jail if unpaid.
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