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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
4
The Parkersburg News-Herald and Wheeling Register cite the Democratic majority in Congress facing questions on currency policy and a White House stance. They debate record accuracy and subscriber status for the Congressional Record and reference reported tensions over fiscal actions and public notices.
A survey of recent elections shows Progressive party support shrinking nationwide. Notable declines occur in Maine, Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, and Nebraska. In Maine the Progressive tally fell from 5 078 to near nil in districts examined.
After a Chicago April municipal vote the Progressive candidate earned between 47 000 and 33 000 votes while Democrats swept the city with totals from 133 000 to 123 010 and Republicans from 61 000 to 57 001. Analysts say the figures undermine third party appeal and confirm Progressive leaders misread district strength.
Enrollment at West Virginia University opens with the largest freshman class on record. About 200 freshmen registered with more to come, raising total attendance to 596 by the second day. Agricultural college full year students number 25 with 50 candidates for degrees in that department. Seventeen have enrolled in the reorganized medical school.
Huntington September 17 Ouray Blackwell a Logan County farmer was fatally injured by an explosion in a small coal mine on his farm. He ventured too close to the blast and was badly injured, dying from his injuries.
Secretary McAdoo orders flags at federal buildings in New York lowered to honor Mayor Gaynor with mastheads lowered beginning today through his funeral. A later report states Mayor J Ferrendell, former city treasurer, paid into the city treasury the alleged $22,000 shortage with interest after an audit.
Roger Thompson, the chauffeur who drove Harry K. Thaw from Mattawan in a black touring car, was released at Liberty as crown authorities said they had no evidence to offer against him.
Report from Huntington September 17 suggests a suspected suicide pact connected to the death of Mrs Helen Reed and her husband who died two feet away under mysterious circumstances. Doctors now fear Mrs Reed is dying from a similar unknown poison as investigations proceed.
Webster Springs officials welcome Baluimiers and Olio railroad surveyors arriving for a practical route into the town. The Pickens division notes a survey along the Buckhannon river toward a proposed tunnel to the back fork of Dik and suggests the branch will likely be built in the near future.
Delegates chosen at the state convention and Weston attendees were instructed to vote for Louis Bennett of Weston as long as his name stood before the convention. The events took place during the congressional district nominating session at New Martinsville.
At Charleston a meeting of the Progressive state executive committee saw W M Dawson resign as chair and Joseph Handian of Wheeling chosen as chair man. H D Butter of Chariton ton also resigned as secretary with C N Kimball of Slatersville appointed successor. Also reports show large natural fish catches and demographic notes from Canada.
A vintage notice promotes the Daily Telegram advertising page as a source of fashion fabrics and colors. It hints at new gowns and upcoming fabrics, urging shoppers to compare and seek helpful guidance from merchants in a seasonal, competitive market.
Exclusive new models of fincal materialy with workmanship and satin lining. Sills of all wool Rep, colored in Brown Taupe and Tack. Adult sizing and in every way superior in style and quality.
Women’s suits priced at 22.50 feature plain colors with buttoned coats and draped skirts. All wool version available in navy blue and black, with additional color options for fall.
Coats in novelty cloth offered in six color combinations with belt and wide cuffs. Quickly popular due to striking style and moderate price. Special price set at 14.75 dollars.
New bouclé novelty coats in dark colors feature white stripes and collars of silver Sealette with large ornamental buttons. Prices set at twenty five dollars, reflecting fashion trends and availability.
The Ural Lamb coats are shown in Black and Taupe with moire effect and embroidered silk frog accents. They promise beauty and comfort at $25.00 with a decorative finish and colorful design elements throughout.
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