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Rates listed for daily, weekly and longer terms. Republican ticket incumbents and ward officials named: Mayor E E Carter, Recorder W F Palmer, Treasurer D G Lilly, Supervisor W T Gibson, at large S N Wor ey, Ward 1 R B Ferguson, Ward 2 J M Echols, Ward 3 J J Giles, Ward 4 K F Schoen, Ward 5 Jas Kahle, Ward 6 J C Akers, Ward 7 W J Borden, Ward 8 F A Francisco.
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W. F. Palmer
D. G. Lilly
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J. M. Echols
J. J. Giles
K. F. Schoen
Jas
Kahle
J. C. Akers
W. J. Borden
F. A. Francisco
Election calls for steady, progressive leadership in Bluefield
A daily urging readers to vote on Tuesday for a conservative progressive city government. The piece praises BE Carter for mayor and endorses W F Palmer K G Lilly W T Gibson Sam Worley R B Ferguson J M Echols J J Giles Karl Schoen James S Kirhle J Akers and W J Borden for their roles and qualifications to push city improvements and fair governance.
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E. Carter
W. F. Palmer
K. G. Lilly
Thos
W. T. Gibson
Sam Worley
R. B. Ferguson
J. M. Echols
J. J. Giles
Karl Schoen
Kirhle
Bluefield Names A Republican Ticket For City Growth
The article urges voters to back F A Francisco and the slate, praising their balanced, capable team and Republican record of city improvements. It stresses trustworthiness, forward policy, and better service for the north side, while noting chatter about Mr Bryan forming a cabinet.
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Bluefield
Bryan
Anti-Saloon Chief Alvord Criticizes Mercer County
Huntington watchers note Theo Alvord of the Anti-Saloon League likens walk intoxication to drink abuse and calls out McDowell Mercer and Mingo counties. The piece discusses lawfulness, court efficiency, and the makeup of penitentiary inmates as proof of order, while questioning campaign upheaval and possible withdrawal by Governor Hugues.
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Not Likely The Roosevelts renomination talk and weather
The piece critiques a presidential renomination push as imprudent and hypocritical, arguing Roosevelt might have secured renomination without coercion. It also notes doubts about confidence in the Weather Bureau and cautions readers about future currency schemes and spring plans as winter lingers into November.
City council pledge outlines fire protection and street plans
The document reaffirms allegiance to the Republican party and supports paving streets, sewers, and sidewalks. It calls for modern fire fighting facilities, a paid department, and establishment of stations to protect all city areas. It opposes cows in the city and favors meters inspection and temperance measures.
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Bluefield
Congress
J. H. Gollehon
Mercer County Nomination Notices For County Offices
Candidacy notices announce F K E Walker for county surveyor in Mercer County under Republican nominating convention May 16 1908. Eri L Bowman announced for clerk of the county court by Republican party. S W B Honaker seeks re election as clerk of the circuit court with Republican nominating convention May 6 at Bluefield. A M Sutton named as candidate for prosecuting attorney under Republican convention May 16 1908.
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Circuit Court
Mercer Cunty
Bluefield
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Resolutions Adopted by Republican Convention in Bluefield
The Bluefield Republican convention commends public-spirited city improvement efforts and confirms support for progressive measures and bond issues. It notes clean accounting, secure public documents, fair administration, and no misplacement of records, with steps already in motion for further action.
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Bluefield
Davis Thorn Seeks Re election for Mercer County Commissioner
At voters request Davis Thorn announces candidacy for re election as Mercer County commissioner subject to action of the Republican mass convention in Bluefield on May 16 1908 He asks the support of friends and constituents The notice cites nomination for assessor of Mercer County and references party will in convention If successful it will follow with further steps.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Republican Party
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