Republican Convention Names Full State Ticket in Turbulent Session
The West Virginia Republican state convention met in three sessions, naming Charles W. Swisher for governor and a full slate including Stuart F. Reed for secretary of state and William G. Conley as attorney general. The event featured disorderly scenes, with nine ballots to settle the secretary of state race before Reed won by withdrawal of Harris and acclaim.
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Mairion
Stuart F. Reed
Clarksburg
William G. Conley
Preston
J. S. Durst
Jackson
Free
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Kanawha
E. L. Long
McDowell
Gaines
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White
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Wood County
Mont Topping
Topping
Swisher
Governor Swisher names state officials
Charles Wesley Swisher announces Stuart Freed Reed as Secretary of State and John S. Darst as Auditor in the official roster.
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Twige Defeats Democracy Candidate Again in Treasurer Nomination
The nomination for state treasurer was made at 11 30 tonight. Long of McDowell county led as the party standard bearer with the nomination on the first ballot and an ovation.
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Fight Within Swisher Scherr Republican Split
In Charleston on July 9 the Swisher Scherr faction saw two nominees abandon Bolting convention ties. John T. Harris withdrew for secretary of state after ballot deadlock, and Thomas G. Miller withdrew for superintendent. Stuart F Reed clinched the secretary post as Harris faltered with Wood County rival Mont Topping remaining in contention.
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Mont Topping
Bryan Nominated After Fierce Convention Bustle
At the Democratic National Convention in Denver on July 10, William Jennings Bryan was nominated after a feverish ballot. New York led with 78 votes for Bryan, giving him a total 892 to 46 for Johnson and 594 for Gray, amid wild demonstrations and stagey pageantry. The night featured tumultuous cheers, banners, and calls for a late session to finish platform details including currency and Mormon questions.
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DeWitt’s Witch Hazel and Blue Ribbon Vanilla Adverts
An advertisement extols Blue Ribbon Vanilla for value and flavor and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Bolve for piles. It also notes Cincinnati Tailoring Co's early fall woolens shipment with mid-summer pricing on fall suits for early buyers.
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Bryan Enjoys Siesta at Fair View in Lincoln
The article notes that on a quiet mid day in Fair View Lincoln the Democratic candidate Ryan took a siesta for the first time in weeks. Telegraph reporters waited as Ryan lay on the grass dictating his replies through an open window.
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Banana Cream Dessert Recipe Note
A reader's vintage recipe outlines a banana cream dessert. It calls for five bananas and sugar, sweet cream, a lemon Jell O package dissolved in hot water, then pouring into a mold with cherries. Serve with whipped cream. includes period conversational typos and old product references.
Riot at Riverview Arrests Follow Potomac Resort Riot
A serious riot at Riverview resort on the Potomac fourteen miles below Washington ends with twenty five U S army privates under arrest at Fort Washington. Captain Macon, trying to quell the disturbance, broke his arm. many rioters suffer injuries. Likely court martial proceedings.
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Venezuelan Charge dAffaires Resigns in Washington
Senator Velez Goilicoa arrived in Washington to deliver letters of recall to Acting Secretary Bacon under President Castro’s directive. The move follows Jacob Sleeper’s withdrawal from Caracas and results in a rupture of U S Venezuelan relations.
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Venezuela
Kerr Defeats Guffey for National Committeeman Seat
Denver reports James Kerr of Clearfield defeated Col. James M. Guffey of Pittsburg for the Pennsylvania national committeeman post. Kerr won by 41 votes to 1 after the convention adjourned the first session.
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James M. Guffey
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Pennsylvania
Jas. Kerr
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Kerr
For Sale: First Class Meat Shop on Bluefield Avenue
For sale a first class meat shop at 29 Bluefield Avenue with a good established trade. All fixtures in A condition and everything essential for renting a first class market. Will give possession at any time and will rent the building with one slaughter pen. Call C Brisentine at 29 Bluefield Avenue.
Enthusiasm at Close of Democratic National Convention
Enthusiasm runs high as the Democratic convention nears platform and candidate decisions. The two sessions advance plans with Henry D. Clayton delivering a landmark opening address. Delegates fill the hall with eager demonstrations while credentials and platform work proceed toward nomination.
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