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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
A column from the Daily Telegraph in Bluefield Virginia West Virginia discusses local politics and civic sentiment. It notes endorsements of the Republican administration and mocks Democratic control, referencing county officer announcements and public opinion on governance. The piece also wittily comments on spring and social happenings in town.
East coast observers weigh the possibility of renominating Theodore Roosevelt if Taft fails to secure the nomination. Roosevelt pledges not to run but eastern theorists suggest a convention surge could force a nomination by acclamation. The piece notes other figures like Hughes and Bryan as potential players in this speculative political landscape.
Dispatches report John Sharpe Williams refused Uncle Joe's hand after the Saturday session, scolding his own minority leadership for not accepting the floor game. Critics say he weakens the party by airing private disputes publicly.
Public notices reveal candidates for Mercer County clerk with party designations. E L Bowman is named by Republicans for clerk of the county court, while a Democrat has announced candidacy pending convention. A separate line invites re election for the circuit court clerk.
The notices declare A. M. Sutton as a candidate for prosecuting attorney of the county subject to the May 16 1908 Republican convention. Another entry announces re election bid for county commissioner subject to the Bluefield mass convention on May 16 1908. M F Matheny of Beckley is named as Republican candidate for state senate with a call for scrutiny of character and a push for unanimous nomination. Mercer county voters are urged to nominate an assessor in line with Republican will and the candidate pledges best efforts if successful.
A political column critiques Representative Williams and Speaker Cannon for years of opposition and undignified clashes. It questions Williams 1911 Senate prospects and mocks their disagreement over an investigation of a paper trust. The piece then shifts to a cough remedy ad noting Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment.
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