The License Agitation and County Saloon Politics
The county court denial of a saloon license sparks ongoing debate after years of agitation. Past elections show dry forces influencing outcomes with candidates Bailey Smith Bruce Freeman Shumate French and party splits. This year Republicans nominate a dry candidate as Democrats prepare to meet and likely name a dry contender.
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R. H. Bailey
M. Smith
J. A. B. Bruce
Bailey
Rue
Smith
Er. W. Freeman
H. M. Shumate
Freeman
Shumate
Princeton
Wirt A. French
French
Dry sentiment dominates county politics in West Virginia
The text argues that a larger share of Democratic dry men in the county signals no new question, noting the dry wave sweeping West Virginia from the south. It contends liquor licenses resemble one term public offices, and that Lilly’s stance will be dry, while praising businessmen from Bramwell and Binefield who advised Freeman.
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Republi
West Virginia
Ple
Lilly
Bramwell
Binefield
Freeman
First National Bank of Northfork
Browning Interview Sparks Local Political Debate
The Bristol Herald Courier and Bristol News dispute Alex Stuart's ties to H C Stuart's candidacy and Browning's interview. They detail county election board actions in May 1910 and June statements by A W Buhrman criticizing Stuart's conduct in appointing judges and clerks.
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Herald-Courier
The
Bristol News
Col. Browning
Bristol
Washington County
Alex Stuart
H. C. Stuart
Herald Courier
Abingdon
A. W. Buhrman
Bristol Evening News
Stuart
Ure
Questions arise over Stuart influence on Abingdon judges
The passage questions whether Mr. Stuart influenced judge appointments, noting Buhrman’s claim that Stuart pushed changes among Republican judges. It suggests motives include family ties to Hon. Henry C. Stuart and refers to a June 29, 1916 Herald Courier card attempting to smooth matters.
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Stuart
Fidges
Buhrman
Abingdon
Mr. Buhrman
Henry C. Stuart
Herald Courier
Herald Courer
A Universal Party Seeks Cohesive Democratic Alliance
The Tainton Independent Herald urges unity in a florid call for a broad democratic party. It argues for collaboration over accusation, moral advancement, and practical national prosperity with better homes, schools, roads, and industry to curb crime and disease.
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Idnstead
Willhng
West Virginia murders spark calls for stricter law
The writer argues for harsher penalties for pistol possession and homicide amid a spree of killings in West Virginia. He laments a surge of violent crime with multiple murders reported in ten days and suggests public fear and bloodshed may only end when citizens are heavily restrained and a lethal-deterrent system is enforced.
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Gre
Bluefields
Gory
West Virginia
Nicaragua
Tin for Tender Feet and Foot Remedies Promoted
An ad touts TIZ for tender feet a scientific toilet tablet that draws out impurities and relieves foot sores corns callouses bunions and ingrown nails. It claims smaller shoes and perfect foot condition with 25 cents per box. Also mentions Dr King’s New Discovery and Monitor Pulverized flour with consumer endorsements.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
James M. Black
Ashville
N. C
West Virginia Gun License Law Noted By Richmond Paper
The Richmond Virginian reprints West Virginia rules for obtaining a pistol license. Public advertisement for ten days, court application with character witnesses, a $10 license tax, and a $5,000 bond are required before approval. The piece highlights stringent and curious steps in the process.
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Richmond Virginian
Prohibition
Virginia
Virginian
West Virginia
Getap
Electric Bittery Promises Health Beauty for Women
A self improvement note asserts women gain attractiveness through health. It claims constipation and kidney poisons cause pimples and a bad complexion, and that Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and give strong nerves bright eyes pure breath smooth skin and a lovely complexion. Try them at all druggists.
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the Browning Interview
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Browning
Universal Party
Tainton Independent- Herald
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Montier
Jefferson
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Ansted & Burk Co
William Tell
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Norfolk
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Fisher
Arthur J. MacBride
Cincinnati
Ohio
Traction
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Bluetibed
Frank 9. Hasley
City Piers
Bertolk
London
Watts, Watts &Co. Ltd
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State Depository
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Geo. H. Hill
Thornton Building
Bluefield, W. Va
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