Coming Primary Law Debate Sparks Wide Comment in West Virginia
An editorial notes bipartisan support for a state primary law but dismisses the idea as paternalistic. It argues the people, not the state, should name candidates and warns against party faction disputes affecting governance. The piece also surveys New York’s high rise plans and tax-cut proposals by insurers, then predicts a bright postholiday economic rebound driven by resumed iron and steel production and factory hiring.
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West Virginia
Business Recovery Signals Broad Uplift in Trade and Markets
The report notes rising business activity with confidence restored and real growth, led by railroads and freight traffic. Western roads report steady freight increases and merchandise movement, while London stock markets show a large rise in stock values. American railroad securities gain since December as industrial activity improves.
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London
Wall Street
Industrial Machinery Cor
Bud Harrison Sees Bountiful Support at Fairground Winners
The event lists numerous donors and prizes awarded to winners including J. W. Thornton Fairview lot and Dr. J. D. McCue $40 hat. Contributions flow from Schloss Brothers Baltimore and Princeton Wholesale Grocery Co among others with overcoats cigars silver sets and food items donated by multiple firms and individuals.
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J. W. Thornton
Fairview
A. S. Booker & Co
J. D. McCue
BE. S. Pedigo
Everett Shrewsbury
Eureka Range
Eureka Hardware Co
Rucker Jenkins
Victor
Ford Music
Pat Floyd
Flat Teép Book and Stationery Co
Booker
Ben Greenwalt
Night riders in Davidson county move to Union City jail
Following Judge Matthews’s order seven of eight men linked to night riding are moved from Nashville to Union City jail under guard. They await bond qualification, then release, while state troops accompany civil officers. Authorities plan new indictments for capital murder in the Rankin killing at Walnut Log on October 19.
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Union City
Tenn
Matthews
Davidson County
Nashville
Quinten Rankin
Walnut Log
Death of W. T. Whittleo Reverberates Through Local Colored Community
Telegrams announced the death of W. T. Whittleo of Keystone, brother of M. T. Whittlee editor of the McDowell Times. Prominent African Americans from Virginia and West Virginia will attend the funeral in Keystone.
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City
W. T. Whittleo
Keystone
M. T. Whittlee
McDowell Times
Virginia
West Virginia
National Rivers and Harbors Congress Prep in Washington
Secretary J P Ellison of Cincinnati and officers opened headquarters at the New Willard as the National Rivers and Harbors Congress gears up for a week of meetings in Washington D C. Delegates from river and harbor groups and commercial bodies are expected in large numbers with speakers including Ambassadors Bryce and Nabucco and other notable figures. The event is billed as a major gathering with heavy representation from the south and west.
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J. P. Ellison
Cincinnati
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
New Willard
Congress
Blisen
Bryce
Great Britain
Nabucco
Brazil
Proward
Florida
Interior
Garfield
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
South
West
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised as the best remedy for cuts, scratches and burns and especially helpful for piles. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
William Tell Flony Flour Promoted As Absolutely Clean
A promotional claim asserts William Tell Flony flour is absolutely clean. The text describes exposure only to bright machinery, machine-filled bags, and sealed packaging with no particles other than clean flour, verifiable by microscope or chemical testing.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as cure all disease claim
The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease and promises a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. It urges sending for testimonials and lists other products Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup King's Little Liver Pill and Goodykoontz Drug Co as sellers.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Kennedy
the Goodykoontz Drug Co
Port au Prince Awaits General Simon at City Gates
General Simon and an army of six thousand are at the gates of Port au Prince awaiting a peaceful entry. Delegations met him at Carrefour as he lodged at Villa Monrepas, a house built by ex President Hippolyte. The capital remains tranquil with no disorder reported from the countryside.
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Port Au Prince
Simoa
Canital
Simon
Carrefour
Villa Monrepas
Hippolyte
President Roosevelt on Woman Suffrage Stance
New York report notes President Roosevelt personally supports woman suffrage but with no strong advocacy. A letter read at a National League for Civic Education of Women meeting states he sees no clear improvement in states with suffrage versus neighboring states lacking it.
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New York
Roosevelt
National League For Civic Education of Women
Layman Abott
West
Ambiguous stance on lake warms support
The speaker signals support for the lake project but treats it as not very important. The phrasing shows tepid endorsement rather than strong commitment.
No Opposition to Clark in House Leadership
Representative Clayton of Alabama announced that Democrats will caucus to form the new house organization for the coming session. He said Champ Clark of Missouri would be elected leader of the minority to succeed John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and that Clark would face no opposition.
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Washington
Clayton
Alabama
House
Champ Clark
Missouri
John Sharn Williams
Missippi
Clark
Paris Case Secrecy Maintained In Mme Steinheil Murder Hearing
The examination of Mme. Steinheil over the killing of her husband and mother in Paris last May continued at the palace of justice. The proceedings were kept strictly secret, with authorities preserving tight confidentiality.
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Paris
Mme. Steinheil
Palace of Justice
President Denies False Auto Collision Reports
The White House dismissed recent newspaper tales linking the president to narrow escapes from danger by automobile, messenger boys, and a fire engine as pure invention in an official statement issued from Washington on December 4.
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Washington
White House
ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Immediate Pile Relief
Personal experience claims a tube of ManZan Pile Remedy provides instant relief for all forms of piles with a guaranteed 50 cents.
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Goodykoontz Drug Co
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
Antiseptic tablets that soothe pain quickly and promote relief for kidney and bladder discomfort. Regular size 50c. Sold here by all druggists. Insist upon De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
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DeWitt
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