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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
4
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President Roosevelt states that schedule changes can only be made by those whose devotion to the protection principle is beyond question. The remark underscored a call for safety in transportation planning amid ongoing policy discussions.
The article contrasts Republican and Democratic ideologies noting free silver versus sound money, free trade versus protection, contraction versus expansion of American influence, and the contrast of prosperity versus adversity. It argues Republicans offer strength and purpose while Democrats trend toward socialism, stressing contrasts in policy and temperament.
The document argues that democracy seeks government ownership while republicanism favors regulation and individual possession. It contrasts equality of opportunity with equal possession and predicts shifting wealth as a result. The text calls for reaffirmation of Republican doctrine and seeks broad support to maintain and expand the party’s policies and the idea of Greater America.
President Roosevelt writes to Conrad Kollis of Helena praising Taft as a strong and fair ally of wage workers. He emphasizes Taft’s trusted judgment on labor issues and his dedication to benefiting the laboring class, noting decades of collaboration since governorship and presidency.
Luther Haymond, a long serving Maryland legislator, is profiled with details of his familial lineage and descendants. The sketch notes his daughter Rebecca who died in 1869, and Rufus a physician and state legislator in Indiana. It traces Luther's birth in 1809 near Clarksburg, his early poverty, jobs as clerk and merchant, and ascent to land surveying, civil engineering, and banking in Wheeling while later city banks evolved into Merchants National Bank of Clarksburg.
A Virginia legislator from Harrison County described as a staunch Whig then Republican supporter, long treasurer of Harrison County, and prominent independent citizen. He belonged to the Odd Fellows for 62 years, owned farms, and left a large estate. He married Delia A Moore in Clarke County and had several children. his second wife was Madlolina Gittings.
Newark Sept 19 Private Wil Fowler of Company C First West Virginia Infantry died in a hospital after being wounded on a train en route from Wheeling to Fort Benjamin Harrison. He was 21 and from Wellsturg. The injury occurred during a political argument over Bryan and Taft. Fowler’s mother and two brothers survive.
The forty second annual fair of the West Virginia Central Agricultural and Mechanical Society opens Monday for a four day run. Grounds are prepared with stock stalls and halls ready for large crowds and top classes. The secretary says all classes are filled with excellent stock and extensive exhibits in floral and mechanical halls. Special attractions and a bustling midway are planned and trains are expected to bring many visitors from Harrison and nearby counties. The opening focus is exhibit placement on Monday and full program launches Tuesday morning.
The Hearst Foraker controversy dominates discussion as Taft sends Foraker a brief reply. Key figures including A M Derrick of the African Methodist Episcopal church and S MaBee of The Churchman confer, while A L Vorys and Senator J B Foraker issue guarded statements amid letters from John A Archbold of Standard Oil read by Hearst.
Joseph B. Foraker states he served as counsel for the Standard Oil Company in Ohio affairs before his Senate tenure. He says compensation was normal for the era and that the work did not involve any federal matters or Congress, and he has not represented the company since its federal government attack.
The Rev. D. W. Cunningham will close his third year at Northview Sunday at 11 o'clock and Duff Street event. He then goes to Parkerstown Tuesday morning to attend the United Brethren annual conference in Parkersburg.
A minister’s service here has been described as gratifying and successful, with congregations urging his return after his current tenure ends. The note highlights strong community support and steady attendance fueling the request for reappointment.
The Bryn Club organized a fund drive to cover campaign picture expenses with donations described as supporting places. Mr and Mrs T M Keller return from Fairmont amid brief notes on sales and local activity.
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