Harris Named Secretary of State by Bolting Republicans
In Charleston the Lincoln Republicans bolted convention nominated John T. Harris of Wood county for secretary of state after C L Topping withdrew his bid. Harris won by an overwhelming majority as the roll began. The gathering denounced the state machine and backed Roosevelt and Taft.
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Lincoln
John T. Harris
Secretary OF State
Machine
Charles
Leler
Us Darbour
Sepalar Oliver Marshall
Mancock
Romeo
Rreer
Riwhie
Db. Mayo
Cuareston
Gear
Mcintosh
Fayette
J. W. Vandemort
Parncasburg
K. M. Grant
Wanon- Zahela
Silewarl
Mor- Biniowh
D. A. Brown
OL Wirt
J. G. Evans
T. E. Houston
McDowell
Harvey W. Harmer
Harrison
A. K K. Stallings
Lucker
Morris
State Committee
Jgearne
Committee On
Dawson
Elkins
Scott
Roosevelt
Taft
Charleston
W. Va
Scherr
Wood County
Joy, Gray
Wirt
C. L. Topping
aKnawha
Topping
West Virginia Nominees Selected by Convention
James K. Hall of Ohio County and J. S. Darst of Jackson led ballots with Hall winning a near three to one margin and securing unanimous nomination. Snodgrass of Braxton claimed treasurer after acclamation, with Long withdrawing. Thomas C. Miller of Marion county won state superintendent of free schools amid a three-way contest. Col. A. R. Stallings defeated W. G. Conly for attorney general 389 to 108. The convention authorized a party name and adjourned amid Mercer County bolting rumors denied.
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James K. Hall
Ohio County
J. S. Darst
Jackson
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha
M. C. Lough
Marion
Col
A .R. Stallings
W. G Conly
Mercer County
Bryan Touched by Denver Demonstration
William Jennings Bryan praised the Denver delegates for a lengthy demonstration at the Democratic national convention. The Nebraska visit featured telegrams and a watermelon reception, with Bryan, his secretary Robert Rose, and Grace Bryan listening and responding to the tribute.
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Liam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Fairview
Robert F. Rose
Arthur English
West Virginia
Denver
Texas
Charles ‘Guy
New York
Ile
Greatest Ever Democratic Convention Demonstration
A night session at the Denver convention features a record one hour twenty six minutes of cheering for Bryan and the Hogan faction. Credentials fought over Pennsylvania delegates shift the balance as Guffey is denounced by Bryan. The day includes a morning rally and a hopeful push toward platform completion with the crowd optimistic and tense.
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Denver
Committee On Credentials
Pennsylvania
Cies
Guffey
Bryan
Anti- Bryan
Gore
Ean
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hogan
Colo
Bell
Christian F. Relister
Oklahoma
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Bolve Advertised for Piles
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Bolve praised as especially good for piles. Consumers urged to ensure to get DeWitt's. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt's
Llazel Bolve
DeWittt
Sub-Committee Reports on Inunction Plank at Democratic Convention
Denver June 8 The sub-committee drafting the injunction plank reports a complete agreement among Parker Williams and Sullivan. The plank favors placing labor disputes on par with other disputes and opposes court bias against laborers. No notice for injunctions is required per Gompers stance on ending labor discrimination.
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Denver
Committee On Resolutions
Williams
Judge Parker
Voting tallies by state from the convention session
The record lists yea and nay counts by state for various votes with totals and notes the night session business as the credentials committee report was received and the convention adjourned until 11:00 tomorrow.
Judge Parker Presides Over Denver Committee Meeting
The full committee met with the subcommittee in Denver at 10 tonight but did not report. They adjourned until 9 tomorrow. Judge Parker led the subcommittee as Chairman Has Kell was absent.
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Denver
Snd-Committee
Parker
Haskell
Socialist Labor nominee declines presidency from prison
New York July Martin R. Preston, nominated for president by the Socialist Labor party while serving a 25 year prison term, has declined the nomination.
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New York
Martin R. Preston
United States
Socialist Labor Party
Fall Woolens Arrive Early at Cincinnati Tailoring Comimpany
The Cincinnati Tailoring Comimpany announces an early shipment of fall woolens described as beauties. Early purchasers can secure mid-summer prices on fall suits, offering savings for buyers who act now.
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Cincinnati
Minority report rejected roll call vote tally
A roll call on substituting the minority for the majority report shows Alabama nay 22 Arkansas nay 18 Colorado year nay 1 Georgia yea 26 Connecticut yea 3 nay 10 Delaware yea 6 Idaho nay 4 yea 2 Florida nay 10 Illinois yea 54 Illinois poll demanded and taken Indiana nay 80 Iowa yea 4 nay 24 Kansas nay 20 California yea 6 pay 12 absent 2 Maryland
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Maine
Louisiania
Mississippi
Kentucky
Missouri
Michigan
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nevada
New Hampshire
Nebraska
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
Arizona
District of Columbia
Hawaii
New Mexico
Porto Rico
Rhode Island
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Georgia
Connecticut
Delaware
Idaho
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
California
Maryland
Swisher Nominated by Regulars for Full Ticket
Swisher's name presented to delegates by Ellicott Northcutt who was talked of as a candidate. Swisher predicts naming of the entire regular ticket.
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DL. W. Swisher
Swisher
Ellicott Northcutt
Republican Governor Nominee Chosen at Wigwam Convention
Charles W. Scheher secretary of state won the first ballot for governor at the Charleston Republican convention held at the wigwam. Hearne received 72 votes while Scherr tallied 174. Swisher addressed supporters after nomination and pledged party unity for the fall election. The party platform adhered to national Republican principles.
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Charleston
Charles W. Scheher
Elliott Northcott
Huntington
Swisher
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