Democrats snub Hodges at West Virginia nominating fight
A Morgantown professor was the Democrats' strongest candidate before they nominated Bennett. The Charleston convention boosted Republican prospects nationwide, with Denver delegates courting black voters to swing Ohio Indiana Illinois and West Virginia. Collier's Weekly urged confidence in Taft and Roosevelt, warning Democrats face electoral defeat. In Ohio County Republicans reelect the anti Swisher county committee amid the governor race split.
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Texas
Dry weather harms crops and dusty roads worsen travel
The passage notes persistent drought harming crops and dusty roads hindering travel. It discusses political maneuvering in the Democratic and Republican parties, calls for railroad development from Belington to the north, and plans for a Bluemont cemetery road to improve funeral processions. It mentions Senator Elkins backing Swisher, West Virginia Democrats disfranchising Black voters, and a murder case nearing execution.
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Belington
Tygarts
Crisis in West Virginia Republican Party Calls for Leadership
The West Virginia Republicans face an unprecedented crisis with factional bitterness and talk of revolution. Editors urge restoring sound leadership as Teaters and others weigh steps to settle escalating differences, including proposed sacrifices to bridge divides.
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West Virginia
Mingo Republican
Arnold Scherr
Peruna and political overtones in 1908 debates
This column mixes a discussion of Peruna as a catarrh remedy with long political commentary on West Virginia and national figures Taft Roosevelt Bryan and Hughes. It cites claims about Peruna’s ingredients, the idea of combined medical schools, and Dr Hartman, then shifts to party politics, campaign strategies, and editorials from various papers on governor and presidential decisions.
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Hans
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Philppines Commission
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Taft
Peel
Disraeli
United States
White House
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Wyoming
Shoepwi
Ryan
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Democratic State Convention Nominates Lewis Bennett for Governor
Parkersburg State Journal analyzes the Charleston convention outcome. It notes Bennett of Weston was nominated while Hodges and Littlepage failed to gain traction despite urban and popular support. The piece argues party bosses favored predetermined success reflecting insincerity and West Virginia political dynamics.
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West Virginia
Bryan
Thomas E. Hodges
Republican Party
Parkersburg State Journal
Charleston
Lewis Bennett
Weston
Hodges
Littlepage
Republicans should unite for West Virginia governor race
The Sentinel argues that factional discontent after the Charleston convention threatens the Republican ticket in West Virginia. It urges harmony and a new, qualified candidate to lead the party, aiming to propel Taft to victory and advance state reform measures.
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the Sentinel
Charles W. Swisher
Republican Party
West Virginia
Charleston
Thhe
Taft
Union
Kern and Indiana For Vice President Candidate
The piece argues Mr. Kern is the most popular Democrat in Indiana and a strong party leader, yet notes his surprising gubernatorial defeat. It suggests his candidacy could energize the campaign, with uncertain impact on statewide results and the national race. The analysis cites historical parallels and forecasts potential effects on Indiana and the Midwest.
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Kern
Indiana
Mr. Kern
Voorhees
McDonald
Hendricks
Gray
United States
Sow
Hemenway
Senate
Middle West
Denver
Yice
William JH. English
John Worth Kern
Frederic Austin Ogg
American Review of Reviews
David and Johnathan Hide Behind Chilton at Charleston
An evocative moment described as David and Johnathan moving in concert between Chilton and John T. McGraw at Charleston. The scene centers on a tense exchange with notable local figures depicted in a brisk, period-tinged narrative.
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Chilton
John T. McGraw
Charleston
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