Republican Ticket Names for West Virginia Election
A slate of candidates is listed for a Republican ticket including President Taft and Vice President Sherman. Other statewide offices feature C W Swisher Stuart Reed J S Durst E L Long W G Conley M P Shawkey and Jas A Hughes. Legislative and judicial posts enumerate I J Ellison W P Hawley R C Lilly and others.
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Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
New York
C. W. Swisher
Stuart F. Reed
Harrison
J. 8. Durst
Jackson
E. L. Long
McDowell
W. G. Conley
Preston
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha
Congress
Jas
E. L. Bowman
Davis Thorn
Geo. P.hyton
Forest Walker
B. P. Goddey
J. L. Kersey
Board of Education
G. A. Shirey
W. H. Pennington
F. C. Haley
City Hall Bond Debate Signals Progressive City Status
The piece argues for a new city hall and bond issue to elevate a city into progressive ranks. It contrasts Republican scorers against trusts with Bryan Roosevelt and Tafts statesmanship. It notes Bryan’s talk as opposition while praising House leaders and the Supreme Court. It ends by asserting the people rule and that the Boy Orator has felt it.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
House of Representatives
Crisp
Reed
Cannon
Supreme Court
AS OTHERS SEE US West Virginia politics taint Taft win
The Washington Herald accuses West Virginia Democrats of being split and controlled by Republicans to ensure Taft’s victory. The piece argues Democrats fail to mount a real fight while claiming West Virginia will yield a Taft majority, with many voters supporting Taft for corporate and political continuity.
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Washington Herald
West Virginia
Taft
West Virginia politics and the Taft Bryan split
The Washington Herald analyzes West Virginia politics amid Republican dissension and Democratic weakness. It notes a history of Guffeyism and strategic moves by leaders tied to Palmer Buckner and calls for radical campaign changes if Bryan interests gain influence. John T. McGraw is seen as a key, risked leader.
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West Virginia
Bryan
Bennett
John T. McGraw
Beatrice Grimshaw Describes A Waterspout Encounter
In the south seas Beatrice Grimshaw explains how a waterspout forms and its terrifying display. She details a black trunk-like column extending from a cloud, a colossal cone of turbulent sea, and a towering pillar joining sky and sea as a ship confronts the storm.
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South Seas
Beatrice Grimshaw
Gladstone Bull Sparks Laughter in Debates
A humorous misstatement by Mr. Gladstone during a discussion on disestablishment drew roaring laughter. He joked about the Church of England's hold on love and sacraments, noting that English couples go to the parish priest for marriage baptism and burial, then quipped a bull may be excusable when contrasting churches.
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Gladstone
Church of England
Mr. Gladstone
Man forgives self and skips church over borrowed umbrella
A man about to leave for church finds no suitable umbrella. His wife suggests borrowing one from neighbors who never attend church. He refuses, insisting it is wrong to borrow on Sunday and chooses not to go himself as punishment.
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Laura
Sampson
Quip Battle Over Carpet Comparison in Illustrated Bits
Clara and Tom spar over a joke about men and carpets. Clara says a man is walked on when down, while Tom argues a man gains dust but resists shaking off. The exchange highlights humorous, period style banter in illustrated features.
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Clara
Tom
Mad dog scare spurs girl’s frantic alert
A late girl rushed to report a furious mad dog sighting, shouting to describe the danger in urgent terms. The scene underlines a spreading alarm as residents react to the animal’s alarming behavior reported by the eyewitness.
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Slarper's Weekly
Parson Marries Ox Driver After Comic Courtship
The Sunday sermonist hosts a comic marriage attempt as a six foot ox driver seeks a license and hopes to wed his sweetheart. The pair arrive with humor, the preacher cues a proposal, the bride smiles, and the couple wed with the wife coaxing courage from the groom.
The Old One In and The New One Oh Exchange Puck Quote
A witty exchange contrasts the cautious Old One In entering a theatrical career with a jealous profession and the New One Oh noting he will have time to think before speaking. The lines imply self control and prudence in performance.
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Puck
Notable husbands teased in Tribune list of wives
Chicago Tribune notes a wide range of literary and legendary husbands who were nagged by their wives. The list names figures from Rip Van Winkle to Beadle Bumble and invites readers to submit additional names in confidence.
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Rip van Winkle
Socrates
Petruchio
Agamemnon
Joseph Gargery
Solomon
Mr. Caudle
Mr. EL. Peck
Beadle Bumble
Chicago Tribune
Ungallant remark echoes in quirky street exchange
Cholly Lilley rebukes a caller for missing Miss Knox as she heads out. Knox retorts with a sharp good luck jab. The exchange captures social banter and polite rebuke in a small town mood.
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Yans
Cholly Lilley
Miss Knox
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Cure for Deafness
An 19th century style promotion asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It offers a $1000 reward for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, inviting readers to request circulars and purchase the remedy.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
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Scott
Republican Party
Denver
The
Herald
Southern
Ansted & Burke CO
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Cracky
Parson
Grant
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Marshall and
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J. E. Martin
Dr. Holland
Salie
Graham
C. O'Leary & Son
E. E. Carter
City
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Monroe Cigar Co
Mack
W. Va
Crystal Stean
Launry
United States Coal & Coke Company
Gary, W. Va
Tu & Sa
E. T. Oliver
M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. J. Holland
Virginian Railway
Deepwal Eccles
Marien Mallene Harndonm
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Deepwater
Chesapeake and Ohio
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Tazewell
Nort
Clinch Valley Division
Norwa
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
Ed- Rosnoke
Virginia
Bluefield Normal
Business College
Pitman, Gregg and
Kimball
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W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield, W. VA
C. C. B. Pocahontas
Oo. C. B
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Great Britain
Germany
Austria
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Castner, Curran & Bullitt
G.C. B. Pocahontas
South 15Th Street
Broadway
New York City
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Chicago
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Feachured Avenue
Congress Street
Beston, Mass
Ing
Cleave Bele
Princeton Avenue
RB. L. Spea
Fred
Inturio
Kelly & Moyers
Billiarb
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L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Bec'y
M. Smith
Kelly & Moyer Bd’g
Cream of All Whiskies
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Saleaeve
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
WM. McCarthy
Eng’r & Sup. CO
G. Betelle
Cashier
Flat Top Insurance Agency, — General Insurance
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