Political Ticket for West Virginia State Officials
The list names President William H. Taft. Vice President James S. Sherman. Governor William E. Glasscock. Secretary of State Stuart F. Reed. Auditor J. B. Durst. Treasurer E. L. Long. Attorney General W. Q. Conley. State Superintendent M. P. Shawkey. Congressional Jas A Hughes. Court of Appeals judges T. E F. Robinson W. N. Miller L. J. Williams. State Senate A. W. Holmes. Sheriff I. J. Ellison. House Delegates W. P. Hawley RC Lilly. Prosecuting Attorney A. M. Sutton. Clerk W. B. Honaker. County Clerk br L. Bowman. County Court Commissioner Davis Thorn. Assessor Geo P Hylton. Surveyor Forest Walker. Justices P Godley J L Kersey. Education Board member G A Shirey. Constables W H Pennington F C Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
James 8. Sherman
Wm. E. Glasscock
Stuart F. Reed
J. 8. Durst
E. L. Long
W. Q. Conley
M. P
Board of Education
G. A Shirey
W. H. Pennington
F. C. Haley
Statement of James Campbell 1908 on wages and tariff
James Campbell of 608 Mellon St Pittsburg declares under oath in 1908 that he held leadership roles among window glass workers in the US Belgium and France and that in 1893 he and a committee spoke before the Ways and Means Committee over tariff issues. The document cites exchanges with W J Bryan calling workers public beggars and defends American wage standards.
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James Campbell
Mellon Street
Pittsburg
County of Allegheny
State of Pennsylvania
International Association of
Window Glass Workers
United States
Belgium
France
Window Glass Workers’ Association of
Pennsylvania
Congress
Washington, D. C
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Window Glass Workers of
Window Glass Manufacturers of
Ways and Means
W. J. Bryan
Ways and Means Committee
James A. Chambers
Manufacturers’ Committee
Mr. Ryan
MR. Bryan
Joan B. Drew
Anderson
Ind
Charles Flood
Moundsville
W. Va
Bsir
Washington
Bryan
Bryan Bay
Charles Bryant
City Hall Needs Urgent Improvements. Bond Issue Suggested
Editor urges city to prepare for a bond issue to fund a better city hall and sanitation. James A. Hughes, John B. Morrison, and Col. William H. Fairless tour Bluefield area with stops at Welch and Williamson to rally support.
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William H. Fairless
Hearns
Bluefield
James A. Hughes
John B. Morrison
Braxton County
Welch
Williamson
New Anti-Saloon League Paper Attacks Princeton Republicans
A new Princeton paper claims Anti-Saloon League ties and attacks prominent Republicans, labeling them with dubious charges. The piece notes Democratic alignment and questions the need for another league publication alongside Mountain Baptist and hints at an upcoming three month Christmas shopping window.
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Princeton
Anti-Saloon League
The
Mountain Baptist
Hearst Abandons New Orleans Speech Citing State Victory Odds
The piece cites Hearst explaining he skipped a New Orleans engagement to return to New York. He argues both old parties ran weak nominees in New York while his Independence League expects to win the state. It notes past vote margins and mentions Bluefield's stable water supply amid nationwide shortages.
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Hearst
New Orleans
New York
Independence League
Caution for Republican Voters on Registration Rules
A warning explains Republicans must verify registration beyond polls and distinguish poll books from registration books. It warns against accepting Democratic explanations and notes Prohibitionists may adopt the camel as a theme for the upcoming election.
Bryan Draws Big Crowds Amid Street Parade Note
A commentator notes that Bryan draws large crowds for the parade but stresses that street spectators may not attend the circus, highlighting differing public interests and attendance.
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Bryan
No Change Noted in Forbace Style and Ban Cuts
Fragmentary dialogue shows ongoing concern about footing and bins. Gerald questions why the doctor blames mental use while Geraldine jokes about the physician.
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Gerald
Geraldine
William Tell Flour Promises Absolute Cleanliness for Housewives
An early 20th century ad explains William Tell flour from Ansted Burk Company in Springfield Ohio is hermetically sealed and cleaned six times before packaging. It emphasizes careful protection from field to kitchen and claims the finest Ohio wheat yields light, white bread and wholesome pastry.
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Ansted & Burk’ Company
Springfield
Ohio
Train Schedules for Roanoke Shenandoah Division and West
Norfolk and Western Railway timetable lists daily departures and connections from Roanoke to New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati with Pullman Sleeper and Parlor cars. It covers options to Lynchburg Richmond Norfolk Bluefield and Welch and Williamston with multiple times and routes.
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Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
New York
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Rowmokse
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Bluefield
Kenova
Columbus
Northwest
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Norton
Normwen
Clinch
Welch
Williamson
Carlon
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Buvill
G. P
Virginia
Haskell Resigns as Democratic Secretary Amid Broader Questions
The document notes Haskell resigning as secretary of the National Democratic Committee and questions whether he also resigns as confidant and advisor to the Democratic candidate. It questions impact on his role in writing the party platform while a London physician offers a remark on public reactions. Also includes an affidavit from Frank J. Cheney of Toledo promising a reward for a cure and promoting Hall's Household Medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
National Democratic Committee
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hale
F. J. Cheney & CO
All Drugeists
Hall
Joliffe’s Bright Lights at Graham Monday Night
Joliffe's Bright Lights, a famed touring company of 28 years, performs in Graham on Monday night. The act promises a bigger and better show this year. DeWitt's Kidney and Vladder Pills are advertised for backache rheumatic pains and kidney-related discomfort, sold by all druggists.
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Joliffe
Bright Lights
Graham
DeWitt
Sure-enough Knocker J C Goodwin Endorses Arnica Salve
Reidsville North Carolina resident J C Goodwin touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a sure-enough knocker for ulcers and a bad leg sore that healed with no scar after several applications. Guaranteed for piles sores burns and more with 2 cents or 2hc at all drug stores.
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J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Bland Street
Associated Press
Labor
William Tell
London
State of
Jolie
Bluefield Normal
Business College
Pitman, Gregg and
Kimball
Systems
W. H. Cunningham, Blurfield
Booker & Grenshaw
Reemi
Bally A Moyer Builbixa
Virginian Railway
Eifferly A
Herndon
Matonaka
Pistia
Deepwater
Wit Che
C. A. Bradshaw
Princeton Ave
W.va
Daily Telegraph
Uefa
United States Geological Survey
Britain
Germany
Austria
Unites States
Castner
Curran & Bullitt
COLE
C. B. Pocarontas
Pita
City
N.Y
Congress Street
Boston
Mes
Nortel
Fern Bagiar
Ragiand
aveBes
J. L. Horton
Chidren
Gost
J.L. Horton
Bland’st
Princeton Avenue
DR. BR. L. Bpra
Abe
Kelly & Moyers
TES
DS OF
S. M. SMITH/INsurance Agency
G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Geo’y
G. M Smith
S. M. Smih Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer Bd’g
Lazarrus Club
Zarus & Co
Water Works
WM. McGarthy
Eng’r & Sup
G. Betelle
Cashier
Flab Top Insurance Agency
General Insurance
Strongi
Irene
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