Glasscock Named West Virginia Governor Nominee
Morgantown West Virginia September 25 The town greets Republican state committee choice Mr Glasscock for governor praising his integrity and readiness to unite the party. Despite factional tension in the Scherr camp most Republicans in the county back him and hundreds of Democrats are expected to support his candidacy as he gears up for a vigorous campaign.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Glasscock
Republican State Committee
West Virginia
Scherr
Glasscock Seeks Governor Bid Amid Talk of Unity
West Virginia political figure Glasscock, born December 13, 1862 in Monongalia county, aims for governor with a 35,000 plurality. He pledges independence and factional unity, tracing his rise from teacher to circuit clerk and solicitor before entering tax collection and governorship candidacy.
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Tion
Scherr
Glasscock
Monongalia
West Virginia
University At
Morgantown
Internal Revenue Collector
Mary A. Miller
Monongalia County
National Convention of the Unemployed Opens in New York
The second national convention of the unemployed opens in New York and will run into next week. Organized by J Eads How and other philanthropists, the gathering promises great benefits but presidential candidates did not attend while representatives from various parties are expected to speak.
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New York
J. Eads How
Special bargains on used pianos at Duvall Music Co
The Duvall Music Company at 19 Princeton Avenue Bluefield WV offers slightly used and second hand pianos at prices from 50 to 250 dollars to clear stock. If you cannot visit the wareroom, send a mail request for full information.
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Duvall Music Company
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
W. VA
Franklin Union Opens In Boston A Century After Franklin’s Death
The Franklin Union building at Berkeley and Appleton streets, a five story fireproof facility with classrooms studios laboratories and a 1000 seat lecture hall opens to students next Monday. It commemorates Benjamin Franklin and includes a gallery of paintings illustrating his life with panels from Poor Richards Almanac. Carnegie endowment supported the project and a century old bequest funded apprenticeships and city improvements.
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Boston
Mass
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Franklin Union
Berkeley and
Appleton Streets
Benjamin
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Andrew Carnegie
Richard
Public Speaking by Fateless Hughes to Address Bluefield Voters
Col W H Fateless of Portsmouth Va a speaker of national repute and connected with labor and fraternal groups along with Hon Jas A Hughes and other prominent speakers will address the voters of Bluefield at the New Hearn Building Monday night Sept 28 at 8 oclock. The public generally without regard to political affiliations is invited.
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Bluefield
Courses Offered for Foremen and Factory Workers
The program will include training for foremen mechanics and others in manufacturing and building trades with courses in shop foruline steam industrial chemistry mathematics for builders mechanics machine drawing and industrial electricity.
Haskell Resigns as Democratic Treasurer
Governor Charles N. Haskell resigns as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee in Chicago after charges from Hearst and Roosevelt. He says the move avoids embarrassment and does not admit guilt. A Bryan-Haskell conference in Chicago will decide if he remains in office.
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Chicago
Chas. N. Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Haskell
Democratic Party
W. R. Hearst
Roosevelt
Hearst
Steel Trust
Schwab
Carnegie
J. P. Morgan
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Bryan
Oklahoma
New York
Prominent Virginians Guilty of Forgery Sentenced to Two Years
In Lebanon Virginia Russell County court Prof T J Kendrick and Geo Harrison prominent county residents were found guilty of forgery and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. They worked as superintendent and buyer for Quigley Furniture Co of Whitesboro New York and used forged endorsements to divert funds from timber land sales totaling about 2500 dollars. Grand jury indicted both men for altering deed figures in a timber boundary contract, though that indictment will not be tried this term.
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Tazewell
Virginia
Lebanon
Russell County
T. J. Kendrick
Geo. Harrison
Harrison
Quigley Furniture Co
Whitesboro
N. Y
Russell
Kendrick
Robert Edmonds
New York Actress Sues Blaine Elkins for 160000 Damages
Miss Louise Lonsdale a New York actress sues Hleine Elkins youngest son of Senator Stephen B Elkins for breach of promise to marry claiming 160000 in damages. The suit filed in Philippi West Virginia names Elkins at his Elkins country home to answer the charge before United States Judge Dayton. Senator Elkins denies the allegations saying his son never promised to marry and that the charge is false.
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Philippi
W. Va
Louise Lonsdale
New York
Hleine Elkins
United States
Stephen B. Elkins
Young Elkins
Elkins
Dayton
Iowa Republicans Unite Behind National Ticket Rally
Des Moines reports that Iowa and Wisconsin showed unity within the Republican ranks for the national ticket. Governor Cummins described both radical and conservative elements as regular in backing the national slate.
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Iowa
Dudge Taft
Des Moines
Wisconsin
Cummins
United States
Sen
Taft Campaigns Actively With Wide Wisconsin Swing
Judge Taft, joined by Major Lacey and conservative foe of the governor, entered Wisconsin early this morning. Despite a weakened voice he campaigned by hand across the state delivering eighteen brief speeches to growing crowds.
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Ate
Major Lacey
Judge Taft
Wisconsin
Ogden Mills Celebrates 83rd Birthday in New York
Ogden Mills, New York's premier millionaire, turns eighty three today and remains vigorous mentally and physically. He built much of his fortune in California during the gold rush era and still holds large interests there. He recently returned from England where he attended his granddaughter Jean Reid's wedding to Hon. John Ward.
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New York
Ogden Mills
Mills
New Yorker
California
England
Jean Reid
Whitelaw Reid
John Ward
Fleming Surprised by Hearst Letter on Senator Seat
Fairmont West Virginia September 25 former Governor A B Fleming said he was surprised when shown a letter released by W R Hearst said to pass from John D Archbold to N F Clarke of Pittsburg about selecting a successor to Senator Faulkner It was the first time he had heard his name mentioned by the Standard Oil Company for senator.
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Standard Oil
Fairmont
W. Va
A. B. Fleming
West Virginia
W. R. Hearst
John D. Archbold
N. F. Clarke
Pittsburg
Faulkner
Standard Oil Company
Senator
Section Foreman Killed by Railroad Agent
Will Rice an assistant agent at Toms Creek shot and killed Section Foreman Crawford near Toms Creek depot last night in Tazewell Virginia. The fatal dispute involved a whiskey shipment Crawford said was in the express office addressed to him.
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Tazewell
Will Rice
Toms Creek
Crawford
Clinchfield Ad Pitches Lemon and Vanilla Popularity
An old advertisement notes Blue Ribbon Quality Lemon and Vanilla flavoring has been popular for 11 years and growing. It urges customers to demand Clinchfield and mentions a Riveris Talcum powder shipment at East Rud Pharmacy dated 9 23 41.
Debates Over Deposit Insurance Split Bankers and Depositors
Lincoln Neb Sept 25 James L Laughlin University of Chicago economist warned against policies pitting depositors against stockholders. He argued depositors and banks share fates, noting solvency hinges on customers and borrowers, not on creating political issues for votes.
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Lincoln, Neb
James L. Laughlin
University of Chicago
Nebraska State Lankers’ Association
Bryan Pleads for Votes at Two Mass Meetings
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Terre Haute Indiana urging turnout for the Democratic ticket. He accused President Roosevelt of withholding a square deal and using federal officeholders as Republican assets. He warned Republicans’ policies and appealed for unity.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Bryan
Roosevelt
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