Lands Job Without Aid of Senators
Washington dispatch reports Sam Montgomery, a West Virginia state senator, secured a federal Department of Commerce job without consulting the state’s senators or delegation. The incident caused surprise and amusement in Washington as Montgomery enjoyed his new post and greeted Senator Scott. The scene highlighted the unusual bypass of established political channels.
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Washington
Scott
Sam Montgomery
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Sam
West Virginia
Department of Commrce
West Virginia politics and Sam Dixon’s federal appointment
A long account traces how Sam Dixon secured a Commerce Department post through a letter to the president, linking past West Virginia legislature praise of the administration against trusts, and notes on Tennessee and Taft era appointments. It mentions senators Scott and McDermott, Joe McDermott’s medical visit, and possible roles for George Work and others in West Virginia’s federal offices.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Montgomery
Department of Commerce
Sam Jather
Taft
Toft
West Virgini
House
Scott
Willard
Joe McDermott
Rosevelt
Davwson
Dawson
Collctor
McDermott
Grosscup
Sam Dixon
Grosecup
Dixon Baecking
George Work
Sistersville
Harry Woodyard
Woodyerq
Major
Blliott
Parkersburg
Grosseup
York
Taft Ie
White House
Work
C. D. Ellott
West Virginia politics and taft supporters discussed
The piece recalls a people and events around West Virginia Republicans. It mentions Senatorial re election talk involving Marsh al Eliott and Taft managers. District Attorney Hlin zard of Parkersburg and the “two terms” argument surface in discussions about party unity and candidates.
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West Virginia
Scott
Woodyard
Marshal Eliott
Taft
State Committee
Major Eliott
Hlinzard
Parkersburg
Marshal Tyree
Roosevelt
Tyree
Talk of Frank Running Again Sparks Political Buzz
Rumors circulate that the Hon. Frank may seek a second term, stirring debate and speculation among local observers about his future in office and potential successors.
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Frank
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