Republican Ticket Page Listing Many West Virginia Officials
A detailed ticket slate lists candidates by offices such as President Taft and Vice President Sherman for national races, and state roles including Governor Swisher Secretary Reed Auditor Durst Treasurer Long Attorney General Conley State Superintendent Shawkey and other county positions. Also included are candidates for State Senate Sheriff House of Delegates Prosecuting Attorney Clerk County Court and various local posts with home counties and towns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
New York
C. W. Swisher
Marion
Stuart F. Reed
Harrison
J. 9. Durst
Jackson
B. L. Long
McDowell
W. QG. Conley
Preston
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha
H. Robinson
Jeco
P.hyton
Public derision of opening cof fins at funerals
A letter to the Daily Telegraph denounces the public viewing of coffins at funerals as barbaric and a relic of dark ages. It urges churches and undertakers to end the practice, calling it a spectacle for ghoulish curiosity and a breach of dignity in mourning. The piece also contrasts this with a broader call for prudence and decorum in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Bryan Speech Marks Shift in Campaign Tactics
Bryan retools approach to win editors and business support after initial conservative start. He abandons earlier radical stance and pushes a more moderate line to gain credibility with influential backers.
Bryan Criticized Over Trust Policy And Economic Problems
The piece accuses Mr. Bryan of returning to attacking trusts without defining methods or consequences. It argues he vacillates on consumer savings and trust influence, claims he lacks knowledge of trusts and finances, and criticizes his failure to propose improvements within current laws.
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Indianapolis
Tim
Bryan
New York Matron 108 Credits Corset-Free Life
A New York matron aged 108 credits her longevity to never wearing a corset. She quips that few imitators exist as most women would die first.
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New York
Silence and spectacle in presidential campaigning across eras
The piece contrasts early and modern campaigning habits noting that 19th century candidates avoided public speaking to dodge attacks, while later figures like Garfield Harrison McKinley and Bryan popularized campaign speeches. It mentions Lincoln’s minimal public interaction and hints at ongoing campaign dynamics and Alaska life changes with watermelons.
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General Scott
Mexico
Polk
Scott
Abraham Lincoln
Garfield
Harrison
McKinley
Bryan
Labor Unions and Labor Policy Across Regions
Gloomy industry trends and union actions reported include the Spinners' International Union meeting in Boston, new wage talks in Porto Rico carpentry, convict labor investments, and state profits from forced labor in the southern states. Shipping workers in New York and Chicago plan labor representation on boards and political action committees push for anti opposing groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Railway Men's
State of
New York
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Gompers
Thoose
Bryan Shifts Appeal From Poor to Prosperous Farmers
In a campaign shift, Bryan moves from courting poor farmers for votes to seeking campaign contributions from prosperous farmers, signaling a change in fundraising strategy. The approach underscores differing target groups within agricultural supporters and reflects evolving political tactics.
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Bryan
Farmer Reflects on Prosperity and Republican Years
The speaker warns against tying prosperity to a single party and urges unions to avoid partisan political disruption. He argues that years of success under Republicans should not dictate marching into Union-Labor conflict or disunion.
Maiden confronts suitor over hidden motive and marriage demand
A dramatic exchange unfolds as the maiden accuses the nightly caller of using her attention to block rivals and presses him to admit he wants to marry her. The caller admits and agrees, sealing the implied engagement in a tense moment.
Frank J Cheney Senior Partner in Toledo Firm
A fragment states that Frank J Cheney declares he is the senior partner of a Toledo Ohio law firm based in Lucas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
For Sale First Mortgage Gold Bonds in Virginia Coal Fields
For sale a first mortgage 6 percent gold bond secured by a coal operation with an electric plant and equipment in Virginia coal fields. Why earn only 3 or 4 percent on a safe security. It costs only 2 cents to investigate. Address Gold Bonds care Telegraph.
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Virginia
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement notice 1886 Toledo
The notice from J Cheney & Co of Toledo offers one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J Cheney swears to the statement on December 4 1886 before Notary A W Gleason. The cure is taken internally and said to affect the blood and bodily tissues. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Chibney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Genasco Roofing and Digestive Aids Promoted in Ad Form
An advertisement promotes Genasco Roofing as a product, followed by claims that Kodol will enable the stomach to digest all food and make digestion smooth. It also touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as non constipating and healing throat irritation, sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
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Britor
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Blane Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Ance
Associated Press
W. V
Telephonos
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Southern
Ansted & Burk CO
Springfield
Bryan Himself
Mr. Bryan
Judge Parker
Mr. Deb
Alaska
Spinners’ International Union
Boston
Virgues
Porto Rico
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
the Marine, Longshoremen and Transport Workers’ Association
Trade Union Congress
Brisbane
Australia
Bricklayers and Masons International Union
United States
Wheeling
Indiana
United Mine Workers
National
Lewis
Kansas State Agricultural College
Typographical Journal
The
Innternational Typographical Union
Manhattan
Kas
Kaufman
Kimball
Ira J. Partlow
Keystone
Princeton Avenue
C. O'Leary & Son
T. H. R. Christie
M. P. Atkinson
Graham
Clinchport
N. C
Meadows Co
M. H. Weller
Johnson City
Tenn
John Ingles
John Reed
Oqoraham
Shufflebarger
E. B Carter
City
Big Stone Gap
D. J. Phipps
Secret Society News
Bluefield Lodge No
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Masonic Hall
Lazarus B'd
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No.163
Knights of Pythias
Castile Hall
Old Masonic Hall
Ali
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Pullman
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Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
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Kenova
Columbus
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Tazewell
Norton
Clinch Valley
Norta
Pointe Om
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
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Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Virginian Railway
Maite
Tier
Deepwat Xe Fecles Maben Maliene
Herndon
Matoaka
Deepwater
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western Ry
Norfolk, Virginia
Bluefield Normal
Business College
Pitman, Greggs and
Systems
Oliver
Underwood
Remington
Armith
W. H. Cunningham
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Unites States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
Ces—Arcade
South Lith Street
Uae
Broadway
New York City
N Y
Citizens’ Bank
Old Colony Building
Biyth @ Company
Venchurch Averse, & C
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Kelly & Moyers
Billtarr
M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H.C. Donaldson
Sec
M. Smith
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer
Cream of All Whiskies
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L. Lazarus & Co
W.va
Bluefield Water Works
WM. McCarthy
Eng
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Cashier
Flat Top Insurance Agency, General Insurance
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