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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
4
Advertisement submissions for Se legram must be handed in by nine o clock a.m. and by the same day for the telegram. The weekly Telegram service requires items to be sent in before Wednesday noon.
Local ballot preview lists Hubbard running for Congress and C. A. Ashburn of West Union seeking the State Senate. The pair appear to compete in a regional race with Ashburn tied to West Union as his base.
The notice states B Brown Stout and James S Griffin announce candidacies for county commissioner in Harrison County subject to Republican party will, after soliciting support from Republicans across districts. The announcements are routed through county superintendent and party committees.
A historical commentary argues that William Jennings Bryan acts as a dictator within the Democratic party after returning from world travel. It claims he seeks to override majority rule, dictate policy, and push railroad ownership reform, with widespread party opposition dimming hopes of loyalty to longstanding doctrines.
The article argues that Bryan’s government ownership proposal would place immense power in the presidency, potentially enabling a Livingston dynasty and coercive control over communities via rail rates. It warns that Democratic pressures backing Bryan elevate government operation to campaign issue, urging votes for Democratic candidates to endorse the policy.
The article reports John J. Hetzel pressing Senator Elkins over a postmaster appointment in Martinsburg and offering to secure two Berkeley County delegates if Elkins would appoint his ally. Elkins denies involvement beyond county committee influence, while Hetzel threatens to influence elections and public support, with ongoing pressure at party conventions.
Comptroller of the Currency notes Panama bond issue boosts bank formation and note issuance. August saw 33 new banks with 1 990 000 capital, total 6 162 banks, capital 839 804 775. National bank circulation rose to 569 852 303, up 3 371 258 from July. Bridgeport bank praised for credible report. Shimnston News criticizes a Democratic nominee over education policy.
The Ladies Guild of the Lutheran church will hold the regular September meeting tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon. Mrs J W Siffield of 458 Lee street will host. The session was postponed from last week due to the fair and the program promises an interesting topic. All Lutheran ladies and others interested are welcome.
Globe Trotter profiles Pete Baker, famed Chris and Lena performer, who has toured 50,000 miles to gather material for a new song and stage act. He notes actors tire of country travels and begin to study national types, shaping a show that highlights regional caricatures across ten nations and venues.
An advertise claiming Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar cures colds and coughs by driving illness from the bowels. It promises money back if not satisfied and lists sellers F. G-Biand and A. T. Carter at 414 Monticello Avenue with endorsement of feather age folding Lather swattresses work guaranteed.
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