Fractions in West Virginia GOP Endangers Montgomery
Washington August 7 Rumors say Montgomery may bow out of the independent bid for governor if Morgan or Koontz win the GOP nomination. Labor leaders warn breaking party loyalty would end Montgomery’s career and imperil organized labor’s influence, while supporters say loyalty strengthens his future.
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Charles Brooks Smith
Washington
Republican Party
E. F. Morgan
Aken
Morgan
Samuel B. Montgomery
Montgomery
Judge Morgan
Koontz
Organized Labor
West Virginia
Sam Montgomery
Mr. Montgomery
Tunnelton
Republican
Solanan
Ben
Sam Montgomery and Harding Bond in West Virginia Politics
The piece notes Sam Montgomery, a state political operator, has become a close friend of Senator Harding. It suggests Montgomery would not risk Harding’s election, and his ties imply potential White House recognition if Harding wins. Party leaders foresee an early, satisfactory settlement of the controversy surrounding Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Senator Harding
Harding
Sam” Montgomery
Sam
West Virginia
California
White House
Harding declines Wheeling convention invite amid speeches at home
Senator Harding declines the Republican convention in Wheeling citing satisfaction with his home speeches. A Tuesday judicial convention for Republicans at Welch and a Democratic one at Princeton is planned with leaders including Judge Herndon and John R. Pendleton mentioned. a preconvention luncheon is set for August 11 in Wheeling.
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Harding
Wheeling
Republican Judicial and Platform Convention
Robert J. Riser
Ohio County
Republican Executive Committee
Hays
Cox
Welch
Princeton
Herndon
John R. Pendleton
Mercer
Democratic Nomination Mention For John L. Rowan Monroe
John L. Rowan of Monroe is discussed as a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the political brief. The item notes his name and hometown as part of the nomination talk.
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John L. Rowan
Monroe
Counterfeit Revenue Stamps For Whiskey Ring Emerges
Washington reports a new counterfeit scheme targeting whiskey cork stamps used on bottled spirits. Chief Moran of the treasury secret service says three gangs are already arrested and notes note-raising and government check forgeries have surged, dominating the agency’s attention.
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Washington
Chief Moran
Treasury Secret Service
Bond
Secret Service
Moran
Moran cites record tests and probes last year
Moran notes that last year had more tests and investigations than any similar period. He recalls early clocks with only an hour hand, and that the minute hand was added only after a century of first types.
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Moran
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