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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
4
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The article reviews Senator Tikifs and colleagues advocating the eight hour workday on all public work, employer liability extensions to government labor, and safety measures for workers. It notes past actions on the national employer liability bill and highway for rail safety, plus reflections on bond sales and tariff policy shaping recent legislation.
The conference feature of the bill sparked petitions from railroad workers as the press noted shifts in policy. Senator Elkins authored amendments prohibiting railroads from handling certain goods, and requiring switches to improve latency and fair treatment. The changes are seen as opening new lands for development and boosting employment, with labor grateful and seeking his reelection.
Foot Ball Boys report a meeting at Fleming Tolden’s place to elect a manager failed as the expected candidate was absent. The group adjourned to Monday night to choose a manager and captain with strong prospects for a successful season.
Daniel Tenry begins lay ingoot work on Line 2 from the water station to Fourth street. He will start Monday morning and aims to complete the job as quickly as possible under the contract with the city council.
The railroad announces personnel changes over the last weeks with firings and new appointments. Furlong and Smith were replaced by Jones and Hilabile amid friction with management, prompting disputes among old employees who praise the discharged pair. Changes focus mainly on freight service with some on passenger trains.
The West Virginia Central Agricultural and Mechanical Society directors, celebrating its fortieth annual fair, will meet in Empir banking rooms tomorrow afternoon to declare election results and attend to bills and business. Property transfers include Adamston lots from Maynard Ne Shuttleworth to John G Southern and Henry D Maxwell to Jo'sime, with various other transfers and names listed.
From the upper county, W L Hughes and Vor arrive with the circus entourage. A shipment of Portland cement and lime has just arrived to supply customers. An odd aside mentions lip care and a doctor offering relief, though the text is fragmented and largely nonsensical.
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