West Virginia Republicans back solid delegation to Chicago
The Parkersburg area editorial notes Taft’s strong West Virginia support for an uninstructed delegation shrinking as Gaines and Woodyard align with the prevailing mood. C Brooks Smith lauds Swisher's gubernatorial push while predicting a Republican victory, citing tariff policy promises and economic revival. Ex Senator Worley and others visit Parkersburg as party speculation swirls.
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Taft
West Virginia
Chicago
Gaines
Woodyard
Republican Party
Senator Worley Receives Senate Credentials Honor
The state senate of West Virginia has previously granted the additional credential to attend the national convention. Senator Worley is unquestionably entitled to this compliment from the Republican brethren of the second congressional district.
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Wm. G. Worley
Kingwood
Chicago
West Virginia
Ohio
United States
State Senate
Worley
Second
Swisher's Claims in West Virginia Delegates Race
From Parkersburg a compilation shows Swisher leading in the Republican state nominating convention delegate counts with 189 pledged votes. Morgan County added 7 votes, Kanawha 43, Fayette 12, Barbour 12, Doddridge 7, Clay 6, Nicholas 6, Jackson 14, Morgan 7, Tyler 15, Upshur 12. Scherr trails with 21 and Hearne with under six, while Roane is excluded due to a contest. In Ohio, Elmer Bonett of Jewett is critically ill from ptomaine poisoning after eating canned tomatoes.
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Swisher
Morgan County
Scherr
Hearne
Kanawha
Fayette
Barbour
Doddridge
Clay
Nicholas
Jackson
Morgan
I Tyler
Upshur
Wirt
Calhoun
Roane
Wheeling
Elmer Bonett
Jewett, O
Community Notes From Pruntytown and Mount Hope
Pruntytown listings show Mr Charles Hogman from Missouri visiting relatives and local moves including the Cleavengers and Gail Gordon in Upshur county. Mount Hope reports plowing, a sick Mr Scott Stewart, and notices of visiting relatives, school entertainment planned, and Easter services upcoming.
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H. EB. Flesher
Charles Tucker
John Robinson
Grafton
McMillan
Kngwood
Roy Goodwin
Alvin Richardson
Lost Run
L. Tucker
Trn Rector
F. Evans
Mount Hope
Scott Stewart
Aaron Neel
Wm. Matthew
Holly
Howesville
Pratt
Mary Phillips
Halleck
GC. E. Austin
Mary Brown
A. R. Watson
Shaimon Watson
Morgantown
Charles Rogers
Evansville
Rev. Meredith
South Point
Wanted 100 Percent Interest Bearing Spectators
Obstacle Race to Coliseum Rink invites readers to attend. No clear date or time given beyond zero o clock. The notice emphasizes financial interest in the event and seeks attendees as eager observers.
Obstacle Race Tonight at Coliseum Rink
Spectators sought for a 100 percent interest obstacle race at Coliseum Rink tonight at 9:30. Sweht Melody Flour promotes the event with a lively public appeal.
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Coliseum
Sweht Melody Flour
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