This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
6
The item appears to be a partial front page note from the Daily Telegram dated Thursday October 15 1908. It mentions Associated Press content and names like Baron and Gareekr but readability is limited. The readable fragments indicate standard news briefs and a byline from the AP.
A request seeks permission for the defendant to contest the judge issuing the injunction and to compel designation of another judge to hear the contempt case. The move argues for removal due to potential bias or improper authority in the original ruling.
The piece notes political parties in West Virginia revive the Virginia debt issue to attack each other. It argues Democrats claim no defense has been made and Republicans defend the state’s interests as the matter nears a solution in the campaign.
A lengthy barrage of party rhetoric debates West Virginia debt owed to Old Virginia dating to 1907 actions by state officials. It cites commissions, lawyers, and figures like John G. Carus te, Spooner, and Jonathan Bennett, contrasting Republican and Democratic positions with contemporaneous protectionist arguments and local commentaries.
A New York Sun correspondent surveys West Virginia’s political mood. He finds Democrats rely on a hoped for margin while Republicans argue Taft will win by 20,000 at least. Some Democrats refuse to support Bryan in any form, and overall the state is viewed as leaning Republican.
The text reports Democrats unhappy over a frame up allegation about deputies and notes Republicans holding large, enthusiastic meetings. It mentions Reed discussing state taxes, anticipated Republican sweep, Bryan sentiments, Bennett questioned on taxes and liquor, Haskell's $20,000 contribution, and Alvin K Bayzel visiting from Dost Creek.
Classified listing notes silk and wool suits priced at 2.25 and ladies cotton jersey ribbed fleece vests and pants in all sizes. Describes good weight bleached and unbleached options at 24 cents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.