Republican Ticket List for West Virginia Election
A full ticket slate lists Taft for President and Sherman for Vice President, Swisher for Governor, Reed for Secretary of State, Durst for Auditor, Long for Treasurer, Conley for Attorney General, Shawkey for State Superintendent, Hughes for Bar Congress, and multiple state and local officers including War Judges of Appeal, State Senate, Sheriff, House of Delegates, Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Court, Clerk, Commissioner, Assessor, Surveyor, Justices of the Peace, Board of Education, and Constables with accompanying counties and towns.
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Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
New York
C. W. Swisher
Marion
Stuart F. Reed
Harrison
J. 8. Durst
Jackson
E. L. Long
McDowell
W. G. Conley
Preston
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha
Congress
Jas
A. Hughes
Cabell
Court of Appeale
Iira
H. Robinson
W. N. Miller
L. J. Williams
State Senate
A. W. Holmes
Bond Issue Necessary for Upgraded Fire Protection
The Daily Telegraph argues for a bond issue to fund a new city hall and fire protection, noting Republicans left drafts totaling 10,000 and compromises blocked full funding. It proposes 50,000 in total, with 20,000 to be raised by levy and 5,000 already in hand, aiming for a strong fire protection system for a city of its size.
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Daily Telegraph
Thedea
Bluefield
Bond issue for city hall and jail raises public interest
Citizens discuss a bond issue to fund a new city hall and jail with savings on insurance rates. Critics note apathy toward fire fighting facility upgrades, while one Bluefielder warns of danger and signals daily Telegraph support if bonds pass. Obaldia of Panama is notified of his presidential election.
August Coal Shipments Boost Trade Record
August shipments in the coal field pleased traders with activity near the peak year. A leading posted man told the Daily Telegraph the month was only 9 percent below the record August, with several operations showing increases up to 40 percent over last August.
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Daily Telegraph
Tragedy figure linked to Long Green Valley
One of the men tied to the Atlantic City tragedy resides in Long Green Valley at the head of Easy Street, according to current understanding.
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Atlantic City
Long Green Valley
Easy Stre
West Virginia's public schools praised by Republicans
A Republican critique emphasizes the states free school system established by the first WV constitution and expanded during Republican governance. It contrasts with the Democratic platform's silence on education while noting a fifty percent rise in minimum school terms and other gains. The piece links education to citizenship and criticizes Democratic indifference. Also mocks the Kaiser’s peace claim amid public doubt.
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West Virginia
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Bryan Can Do Harm Warns Against Bryanism
A Democrat argues that electing William J Bryan would cause lasting harm. He predicts a Bryan cabinet of friends, biased judges and district attorneys, plus reduced business confidence and four years of stagnation across the nation.
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Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Aryan
William J
Bryan era critique of Democratic leadership and risk to nation
The speaker recalls the 1893 to 1896 period under a Democratic president, arguing the current Democratic candidate would fail as president and harm American institutions and industry. The remark ends with a jab about Johndee not affording oysters.
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Bryan
Injunction Bills debated by labor and Congress
Committee discussions across the Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth Congress show labor groups split on anti injunction proposals as lawmakers seek a constitutional balanced law. Officials foresee a future bill protecting labor capital and the public without favoring either side.
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Judiciary Committee
Te House
The Colonies in English Eyes
The average Englishman holds hazy notions of colonies, thinking mainly of Virginia plantations and crown colonies with autocratic rule. The piece reflects on outdated perceptions that lag historical realities by decades.
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Times
Sydney
Oldest Greek poet describes ancient jury process
The earliest form of jury is depicted as a primitive court where elders vote guilty or not guilty. The community chorus approves opinions that please them, and their applause effectively decides the verdict, as described by the ancient poet.
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Commons
Hall's Catarrh Cure advert in 1856 Ohio Toledo
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Notary A W Gleason attests the sworn statement. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Councy
State
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
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Hugh Ike Shott
Eastor
Grese
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
W. Va
Patna
Battorial
Pooue
Te Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy, N.Y
Senor Obaldia
Panama
the Public Schools
Europe
Southern
Ansted & Burke CO
Springfield
Johndee
Labor Legislation
Bakers
Lincoln
Alice
Bridget
Cook
London
The
Raleigh Terrace
Boone Street
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer
First National Bank
KOR
Marshall and
Beasley Streets
Jno. D. French
Dr. Holland
Clinchport
N. C
Meadows Co
M. H. Weiler
Johnson City
Tenn
John Ingles
John Reed
Graham
W. E. Shufflebarger
W. E. Carter
City
Sam
Turk
Page Coal & Coke Co
Sol Kaufman
Kimball
Crystal Steam
8. M. Smith Agency
York Coleman
Virginia
M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kyle and
Dorsey Dunn
Peterstown
N. IX
Ellis
Shawsville
Princeton Avenue
Philadelphia Press
Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Kenova
Columbus
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Norton
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
G. P. A. Roenoke
Virginian
Wan
Deepwat
Eccles Maben Mullens Herndon
Laaly
Matanaka
Deepwater
Chesapeake and Ohio
Matoaka
Norfolk and Western Ry
Bluefield Normal
Business College
Pitman, Gregg and
Systems
W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield, W. VA
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
G.C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Arcade
South 15Th Street
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Citizens’ Bank
Old Colony Building
Chicago
TL Company
Boubofean
Blyth & Averse, &, CG
R. R. L. Speas
Kelly & Moyers
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
EH. C. Donaldson
Sec
8. M. Smith
Kelly & Moyer
Lazarus Club
Azarus & Co
UE Field
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
WM. McCarthy
Eng
R & Sup
G. G. Betelle
Cashier
General Insurance
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