Republican Ticket Listing Local Gubernatorial Slate
A full Republican ticket is listed including President Taft and Sherman for national offices. Governor Swisher. Secretary of State Reed. Auditor Durst. Treasurer Long. Attorney General Comley. State Superintendent Shawkey. War candidates Hughes and Robbingon Miller Williams. State Senate Holmes. Sheriff Ellison. House of Delegates Hawley Lilly. Prosecuting Attorney Sutton. Circuit Clerk Honer. County Clerk Bowman. County Court Davis Thorn. Assessor Hyton. Surveyor Walker. Justices God Bey Kersey. Education Board Shirey. Constables Pennington Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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. Comley
Preston
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha
Congress
A. Hughes
Cabell
Court of Appeals
Tha DB
Robbingon
W. N. Miller
L. J. Williams
State Senate
A. W. Holmes
Summers
I. J. Ellison
Clerk
X. L. Bowman
Davis Thorn
Geo
Republican action and progress define the 1908 platform
The piece praises the Republican party framing it as proactive and reform oriented. It lauds labor protection through immigration laws, a gold standard, canal building, anti-cruelty in Cuba, trust regulation, railroad rate laws, and wartime prudence, while condemning distractions from campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmian Canal
Cuba
America
Republican Party
Growing Prosperity From Bankers View of 1909 Outlook
A leading Chicago bank reports broad prosperity with little speculation. It cites expected 1909 wheat 648 million and corn 2.623 billion bushels, domestic and international breadstuff demand supporting good prices. Canadian recovery and improving fall trade are noted. The American Railway Association sees fewer idle cars, signaling rising activity. The overall tone: business and crop prospects are positive and advancing.
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Chicago
Canada
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
American Railway Association
Oyster arrival restarts the chafing dish service
The report notes the oyster arrival prompting the chafing dish to resume operation and mentions a welsh rabbit dish relayed by wireless just before the next cold snap.
Gift mule resumes quiet work after grading Mr Bryan’s grass
The mule that previously helped with Mr Bryan’s lawn duties returns to its usual, less active role as a mascot. No further events are noted in the brief account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Bryan the Monopolist and His Selfish Move in Indianapolis
The piece criticizes William Jennings Bryan for traveling to Indianapolis on August 85 to upstage Charles Kern during Kern's notification day. It argues Bryan would dominate the White House, ignore cabinet advice, and shows the Democratic nominee as selfish and tyrannical. The contrast with Sherman’s hometown honor is used to highlight perceived arrogance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Kern
White House
Bryan
Kern
Indianapolis
Sherman
Lincoln
Democratic Party
James §. Sherman
Democratic leader dominates to rule party and impose will
The speaker argues the party leader holds absolute power over the Democratic Party and demands obedience from all members, asserting that he can do no harm despite coercive control. The commentary portrays a chilling image of centralized authority within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Why Republicans Spend More Public Money Than Democrats
Bryan at St Paul asks why the Republican party appears more extravagant in public spending. The reply suggests the people entrusted it with the money while the Democratic party is not equally empowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
St. Paul
Democratic Party
Politicians and campaigns in early 1900s America
The piece surveys campaigns across states with Prohibition and Democratic figures, notes talk of Senate races in Washington and Massachusetts, Virginia and Indiana gubernatorial contests, Labor Day events in Virginia, and discussions on the rising Socialist vote in Idaho Utah and Colorado. It recounts a New York pawnbroker tale tied to a racing man’s luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Debs
Western Federation of Miners
New York
New York Globe
Promises and Inshallah Phrase Highlighted in Moslem Custom
A passage notes that Arabs and Muslims reinforce promises with the phrase Inshallah meaning Please God. The wording reflects a cultural practice tied to faith and daily speech.
For Sale of Gold Bond Security in Virginia Coal Fields
For sale first mortgage six percent gold bonds secured by a coal operation with electric plant in Virginia. Investment ad prompts inquiry as safe, promising higher returns than 3 or 4 percent. Submit inquiries to Gold Bonds care Telegraph. Also notices purchase of 8 M. Smith Insurance Agency stock at $125 per share for 100 shares. 8-25-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Smith Agency
Daily Telegraph
York Coleman
Virginia
M. Smith Insurance Agency
In Moorish Captivity and Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts
An assortment of 19th century pamphlet excerpts including a critique of Moorish promises in "In Moorish Captivity" and an 1886 testimonial advert for Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. The text cites Inshallah usage and a Toledo business oath while promoting a patent remedy and accompanying products.
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Notary Publie
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
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Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Blaad Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Associated Press
Rox
Thlep
Hones
Party OF Performance
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
The
Bryan the Monopolist
Southern
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Springfield
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Atlanta
Republicans
Delaware
Simeon S. Pennewell
Sussex County
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Klamath Reservation
James H. Vahey
Charlea Tucker
Mabel Page
Massachusetts
United States
State
Washington
Levi Ankeny
W. L. Jones
W. H. Shell
Tacoma
George P. McLean
Connecticut
H. St. George Tucker
Henry C. Stuart
Wiliam Hodges Mann
Richmond
Marshall and
Beasley Streets
Jno. D
Graham
C. O'Leary & Son
Clinchport
Marion,n. C
Meadows Co
M. H. Weiler
Johnson City
Tenn
John Ingles
John Reed
N. C
W. E. Shufflebarger
EB. Carter
City
Melp
Galeslady
Bluefield Ave
Sol Kaufman
Kimball
Crystal Steam Saunry
Virginian Railway
Deepwater
Chesapeake and Ohio
Matoaka
Norfolk and Western Ry
M. Adsit
Norfolk
West End
Care Telegraph
Franklin and Lee Streets
East
Gibraltar
Inshallah
State of
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Norfolke
Roanoke
Shenandoah
Pullman Sleeper
Hagertown
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Pullman
Bluefeld
Kenova
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cafe Cafe
Cafe
Tazewell
Norton
Clinch Valley
Norn End Pointe
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western
W. B. Brvill
G. P. A. Romoke
Bluefield Normal
Business College
Pitman, Gregg and
Systems
Oliver
Underwood
Remington
Smith Machines
W. H. Cunningham
Sluefield, W. VA
C. C. B. Pocahontas
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Arestle Building
South 15Th Street
Broadway
New York City
N.Y
Congress Street
Citizens’ Bank
Neave Bankc Cincinat
Old Af Colony
Sir Terry Balding
Blyth & Company
Feuchared Avense
Princeton Avenue
Spra Dr.r
RIOUS
Kelly & Moyers
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
HB. C. Donaldson
Gec’y
8. M. Smith
Ss. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer
Lazarus Club
Lazarus & Co
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
WM. McCarthy
Eng’r & Sup. CO
G. Betelle
Cashier
Flat Top Insurance Agency, General Insurance
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