Political ticket names for West Virginia election officers
A roster lists statewide and county officials including President William Howard Taft and Vice President James S Sherman alongside state posts such as Governor William E Glasscock Secretary of State Stuart F Reed Auditor J S Durst Treasurer E L Long Attorney General W G Conley State Superintendent M P Shawkey and Congress J A Hughes Also judges sheriff public officials and local posts in the county with names of clerks commissioners assessors and constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Wm. E. Glasscock
Stuart F. Reed
J. S. Durst
E. L. Long
W. G. Conley
M. P. Shawkey
Congress
Jas. A. Hughes
Court of Appeals
Ira F E. Robinson
W. N. Miller
L. J. Williams
State Senate
A. W. Holmes
I. J. Ellison
House of Delegates
W. P. Hawley
R. C. Lilly
A. M. Sutton
W. B. Honaker
E. L. Bowman
Davis Thorn
Geo. P. Hylton
Forest Walker
E. P. Gribey
J. L. Kersey
Board of Education
U. A Shirey
W. H. Pennington
F. C. Haley
Roosevelt on Tafe The People’s Friend
The piece argues Roosevelt would be a president for all people not favoring one class. It contrasts his likely stance with threats to liberty and business, citing his potential focus on key issues like tariffs and labor. It mentions Bryan and a Fairview Nebraska man as the original Bryan supporter.
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Roosevelt
Texas
Bryan Man
Fairview, Neb
United States
Reform Through Steady Foundations, Root Urges
Secretary Root stresses cautious reform built on present good foundations. He cautions against overturning existing structures to pursue unproven theory and calls for united effort to advance practical changes without disruption.
Labor Conditions Highlight Democratic Indifference to Labor Benefits
A plain statement of facts contrasts Democratic opposition in West Virginia to Republican labor legislation of the past decade, arguing the Democrats show indifference to labor gains.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Labor Reforms Attributed to Republicans
The passage credits ten years of Republican administration for major labor protections in West Virginia. It lists acts on factory safety, public employment, child labor limits, fire escapes, weatherproofing for street workers, union labels, mining efficiency, eight hour shifts, hospital care for dangerous work, and Labor Day as a holiday. The piece contrasts this with Democratic record and questions their achievements for labor.
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West Virginia
Republican Party
Democratic Party
The Great Delver Wonders What Becomes Of Corks
A famed investigator and retired fortune holder in study cites a curious question to his assistant. He muses aloud about the fate of all the corks, implying his shift from business to science and experimentation.
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Delver
Chicago Tribune
Mule as Property or Affliction Aboard Washington Star Dialog
A Washington Star excerpt captures a conversation where a man notes a peculiar mule and Erastus Pinkley responds with wary humor. The banter centers on whether the mule should be viewed as property or a burdensome affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yassir
Erastus Pinkley
Washington Star
Odd Climate Contrasts Across Cities and Latitudes
The article contrasts climate patterns showing New York and London as nearer to the equator despite harsher climates, with Montreal and Venice, and compares St. John’s Newfoundland to Paris. It cites hurricanes, fogs, and drift ice as factors, including a note on a 1859 London snowball event and a London Standard remark on snowball showers.
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New York
London
Labrador
Hudson Bay
Lake Winnipeg
Alaska
Kamchatka
Siberia
Russia
Hamburg
Montreal
Venice
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Paris
Fasting in Japan Draws Many to Narita Temple
The Japan Times notes devotees visit a Narita temple twice yearly to fast in a dedicated hall. Among 226 men and 82 women observed, 69 fasted under a week, 174 for one week, 10 for two weeks, 14 for three weeks, and one for five weeks. Motives include seeking social advancement for 169 men and 25 women, business gains for 13 men and 2 women, family safety for 16 men, disease cures for 13 men and 4 women, and general luck for 10 men. Only three fasted to give thanks for past prayers. The period of fasting was generally the shortest.
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Japan
Japan Times
Narita
Snowball Shower Observed by Cold Climate Explorers
Several explorers in frigid regions report a phenomenon described as a snowball shower. The large spheres they observed average about the size of a hen’s egg and appear to fall from the sky, attracting scientific curiosity.
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London
London Standard
A Patient Judge in a Western Court
A Western judge, amid piles of papers, asks the amount in dispute in a first case. The plaintiff's lawyer offers two dollars, which the judge pays, then tells the marshal to call the next case. The contrast with Sir William Grant shows impatience with lengthy legal arguments.
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Sir William Grant
Argonaut
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
A historic advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying internal remedy. It claims expert medical backing, non quack status, and direct action on mucous surfaces. The piece also promotes Take it all's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cut Flowers Arrive at Crockett’s Pharmacy on Select Days
Fresh cut flowers received at Crockett's pharmacy on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Cod and delivery terms noted.
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Crockett’s
New Star Found In A Laundry? Dramatic Exchange
A critic asks where the new star was discovered and peers reply in a witty exchange. The punchline suggests she was trained in laundry work and now struggles with a mangled stage part.
The Other Way Exchange at the Gates of Heaven
A newly arrived spirit asks St. Peter for admittance. The saint reframes the moment as a test of enduring conditions, saying the spirit will be directed toward the hot rather than the cold.
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St. Peter
Boston Transcript
Train Schedules From Roanoke for Clinch Valley and West
Norfolk and Western Railway announces daily departures from Roanoke Virginia to Bluefield and West with Pullman Sleepers to Columbus and Cincinnati. Morning departures include 8 15 a m Sleeper to Columbus and 8 25 a m and 2 25 p m to Tazewell and Clinch Valley stations. Arrivals from Norwa occur at 2 40 p m and 7 40 p m. Other services run to Welch Williamson and intermediate stops with tickets maps and info from agent.
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Bluefield
Kenova
Columbus
Pullman
Cincinnati
Tazewell
North
Clinch Valley Division
Norwa
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Roanoke
Virginia
Doctor bans sister from singing for six months
The doctor orders the sister to stop singing for half a year. He cites a health restriction and the household questions the physician’s proximity and influence on the situation.
Clinchfield Coal Promotion in Roanoke Va Advertising
An old advertisement urges readers to “fit your bins now with Clinch field Coal” for independence as temperatures fall. The message directs orders from local dealers or the Clinchfield Coal Corporation in Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinchfield Coal
Mercury
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
Roanoke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Telegraph
Bugh Ike Shott
Haditor
Ree Telegrita Printing Co
Bland d Street
W. Va
Associated Press
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Republican
Bryan
Dm Ann Arbor
Root ON
Rego UY
Ansted & Burk Company
Springfield
Ohio
Buckeye
William Tell
Pg Poxys
Roxas
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Neswurfulkewestern
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Typewriter Exchange
A. A. Wygal, Mgr
State Bank Building
W. H. Coffman
Mercer County
Isaac T. Mann
Bramwell
Bank of Bramwell
First National Bank of Bluefield
Bank of Graham
Graham
Bank of Pocahontas
Pocahontas
Zenith Coal and Coke Company
Indiana Ridge Coal and Coke Company
Indian Ridge Coal and Coke Company
Nevernime
J. L. Horton
Gost
J.L. Horton
Bland St
ASU
Ings
Cincinnati Dentists
DR. Compton
Lazarus Club
L. Lazarus & Co
M. Smith
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Geec’y
S. M. Smith Insurance _Agency
Kelly & Phone
D. W. VA
Kelly & Moyers
Iba
Gascoigne
United States Geological Survey
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Yahoemistes Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C. C.B. Pochanotas
South 15Th Street
Seaies
Pid Coles
Baldieg
Caleage
UL Terry
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
WM. McCarthy
Eng
R & Lupi CG
G. Betelle
Cashier
Flat Top Insurance Ageny, — General Insurance
Bluefield Strong
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