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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
Municipal notes outline tempo of weekly operations and monthly rates. The document lists a yearly calendar with specified months and a $250 baseline charge. It references weekly and annual rate adjustments affecting local services and budgeting.
The piece reports on Democratic fundraising scrutiny and Republican momentum in West Virginia. It highlights William E. B. Glasscock's large, enthusiastic campaign events, compares them with Taft tours, and notes Republicans' growing confidence amid vigorous speeches and sharp attacks on the Democratic party and Louis Bennett.
Readers view a partisan War over campaign finances, labor policy, and election integrity. The piece accuses Democrats of delaying publication of contributions, praises Republican gains in 1897–1907 with 101 new constructions employing 3,254 workers and a $1.32 million payroll, and argues for Bennett over Glasscock. It warns of corrupt election schemes and stresses a free ballot and fair count as crucial to GOP victory.
The piece discusses Democratic and Republican momentum in West Virginia with William E. Glasscock claiming a strong chance to become governor. It notes support from crowds at Moundsville and hopes that Louis Bennett’s election could affect Senate vacancies, while tensions with Boss McGrew and George Nea are described as a deepening gloom.
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