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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from An Evening Echo quoting Theodore Roosevelt calls for the largest corporation to be held to strict compliance with the will of the people as expressed in the fundamental law. The text emphasizes public control and legal constraint on corporate power.
A historical slice shows Democratic papers backing their nominees while some bolting papers align with Republicans. The Fairmont Times and others defend Democratic coadjutorships and deny shifting loyalties, stressing longstanding party ties and partisan stances amid rivalry with the Wheeling Intelligencer and Parkersburg State Journal.
A West Virginia item reports on Democratic misgivings about Ohio county politics and calls for truth from local papers. It notes editorials criticizing party strategies and highlights endorsements of Stuart F. Reed, Harrison county, for secretary of state as a strong and trusted candidate.
The Wheeling Intelligencer spars with Republican platform calls for a primary election law. It notes voter dissatisfaction with Tillgojs results and questions campaign spending. It hints at graft and blood-money from candidates, contending a primary law could reveal payoffs. A bank meeting between Sen Smith and Sen Scott fuels further scrutiny of state gambling ties.
The text discusses voting rights and party platform content, noting omissions such as the Negro planks and criticizing the Democratic state government. A Wheeling Intelligencer quote is cited, reflecting Christian Brotherhood critique and broader commentary on economy and campaign conduct.
F E Robinson of Wellace receives appointment as state Commander for the Modern Maccabees. He replaces C D Robinson who resigned to join Grand Sedge A U W of Ontario in Toronto. Robinson has long promoted the order in Parkersburg, New York City, and Washington DC and will be succeeded by his brother Fr Robinson.
Columbus Ga Sept 2 local option ro se county law applies yesterday. The Anti Saloon League says petitions moved in 28 counties to vote out saloons. Counties chosen for first seat under new law total about 1000 saloons across the state.
The executive committee met in Charleston to discuss several coal interests and arrange a statewide gathering of West Virginia coal men. Major Page, president of the Virginian Railway, led the meeting, with Neil Robinson of Marleston, IA as secretary.
Auction notices advertise a private sale on September 3 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 62 Mulberry St offering household furniture beds dining room items carpets and kitchen furniture. A second auction on December 5 at 1 p.m. in front of the court house lists a large lot of household goods by S. W. Gordon Auctioneer.
George Curtin, Phcind Ruttenou ler and Hawker Newton returned from a camping trip in the mountains above Curtin. They report a fine outing with catches including 400 rouf, saw wear and deer tracks and shot a wild cag.
Clarksburg delegates to the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary state convention at Elkins on Monday and Tuesday returned home praising the event and the royal reception. A. R. Conaway, son of Dr. J. B. Conaway and brother of attorney W. M. Conaway, visited from Bristol, having formerly resided in Elkins and been chosen for congress by Socialists but resigned after moving from the district.
Pa Willison bought an iron gray horse from a horse trader this morning after trading a jot in one of the girls. The ivery man may receive a flesh-adding contract, though experience with horses remains to be seen if the deal was fair.
Licenses to marry have been issued to Wade Gibson and Add Bennett Rudolf Kotroczs and Flor Sut Worthy R Locham and Cora E Bett Thomas F Garrahan and Mary plain.
Vienna reports Countess Szecheny formerly Genevieve Vanderbilt was delivered of a stillborn child. Her condition was critical briefly but she now lies out of danger.
A fragmented 19th century notice touts offers and endorsements for health cures and pills. It references F. J. Net & Co of Toledo and Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale, with dubious claims of honor and financial ability. The garbled text also promotes Haile Calomel Pills and a Melodic Flour product.
Wade Coffman arrived from Salem for a visit last night. Mr and Mrs Conrad Goets of Parkersburg were described as fair visitors in town gatherings.
Aine Eid Cain of Cairo is the guest of Mrs J P Dean. Joseph Remsinger of Gratton is hosting or hosting arrangements noted.
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