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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
A reflective piece urging readers to weigh party histories and declarations to decide which aligns with the general interests, mentioning Benjamin Harrison and urging thoughtful consideration of political aims for the public good.
The article ties Swisher and Magwamps to a 1900s bid to seize control of the Iowa legislature and thwart reforms. It notes Dawson opposition, Stalnaker and Bizgard executing plans, Dilver Marshall as a slate candidate, and Charles W. Swisher’s rise as a tax reform leader and state senator.
A faction led by Charley Swisher rejects a bribery plan to influence the secretary of state race and coal lobbyists. Swisher organizes the state senate to thwart corporate control, earning a predicted future governorship from supporters. William G. Conley campaigns across counties, reporting unity in Southern West Virginia Republicans and strong enthusiasm for victory.
A fragmentary local item discusses Louis Nennell and his role in a humorous campaign finance report. The text mentions expenses totaling 827.26 and references several named figures and locations in Charleston society.
Report questions whether Arnald Scherr is a naturalized American citizen or still a Swiss national. The text accuses him of false citizenship and calls for proof, arguing the matter could affect the Grant party's influence in West Virginia. Public access to documents is urged.
The piece argues the Republican tax reform leveled burdens on taxpayers and aided agriculture by supporting horticulture and farming development, while accusing the Democratic platform of offering no encouragement for farmers or agricultural interests. It frames the Republicans as the champion of the agrarian class and criticizes the Democrats for neglecting rural needs.
A dispatch from Parkersburg denounces a circulated story on the Negro planks and party support as wholly false. It notes the Charleston Advocate’s Ruth er Gilmore wrote the plank on race and Gov A B White proposed another, both later approved and debated at the convention. The piece accuses the story of irregular claims and misrepresentations by political factions and party officials.
A fragmentary critique notes the Democratic party’s twenty six year rule in Virginia and alleges Arnold Scherte held public office for twenty years, accusing him and his supporters of profiting from office. The passage contrasts party dominance with personal gain in a tense political frame.
Two prominent youths in McPocket experienced an afternoon nuisance when a rude young man snatched their handkerchiefs. One was brown silk and the other red polka-dot, both unnamed.
A garbled report describes a game event with unclear players and outcomes. It mentions Ohio and Washington connections and a beatdown or matchup but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
Haley Albert Howell and AL Braner were initiated into membership of the Modern Woodmen of the World. The report notes arrangements were made for an important next rank advancement.
A private sale will be held at 62 Mulberry Street offering household gods parlor furniture bedroom sets dining room furniture and kitchen items. The seller Boughner will auction items from 9 am to 5 pm Thursday and invites interested buyers to view and purchase.
A proposed factory in Morgantown will produce a teahot from gas. H. F. Blackmore, a Philadelphia chemist, plans to establish the plant to purify the blood and address health concerns.
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