Morgantown Post-Chronicle Urges Republican Unity
The Morgantown Post-Chronicle argues no GOP leaders Sturgiss Hubbard Gaines or Hughes should side with factions. It urges party harmony to retire both gubernatorial nominees and back a united governor candidate like Mason. It warns against entangling congressmen in the party split and predicts Democratic gains if factions persist.
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Morgantown Post-Chronicle
Sturgiss
Hubbard
Gaines
Hughes
Congress
Judge Mason
Scherr
Swisher
Baal
State Committee
Republican papers line up against Swisher in West Virginia race
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports that major West Virginia Republican papers condemn the Swisher gang’s tactics to stifle the people’s will and urge Swisher’s retirement from the gubernatorial race. They back Arnold C. Scherr and tax reform, warning Swisher could spell a Republican defeat.
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Dawson
Swisher
Scherr
Wheeling Intelligencer
Mathews Selected To Lead Swisher Campaign Committee
Sam V. Mathews of the state bank examiner's office and a trusted lieutenant of Charles W. Swisher has been chosen as chairman of the state committee to support Swisher in the campaign. The announcement came at Charleston on Monday after the Swisher convention. Mathews will preside at a July 21 meeting in Charleston to map the campaign and set up headquarters. The piece notes efforts to unify supporters amid internal turmoil and cites editorials urging Republicans to back a strong, united ticket led by a candidate who can win in Taylor County and nationwide observations on Bryan’s likely single term.
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Sam V. Mathews
State Bank Examiner's Office
Charles W. Swisher
Swisher
Charleston
Mathews
Harmony
Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling
Taylor County
West Virginia
Charles Brooks Smith
Parkersburg
Pittsburg
Scherr
Grafton
Marion County
Monongalia
Preston
Split in West Virginia GOP Over Scherr Convention
The Martinsburg Journal analyzes the Charleston split over Auditor Arnold C. Scherr and a rival Republican ticket. It argues the Scherr revolt is justified as a protest against the state executive committee’s actions, which opponents call fraud and illegality. The piece notes the party’s bitter rift benefits Democrats and emphasizes that rightful delegates and fair nominating processes must prevail.
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Martinsburg Evening Journal
Charleston
Arnold C. Scherr
West Virginia
Scherr
Chanegton
Arnold G. Scherr
Parkersburg State Journal
Scherr Spelling
Republican Party of
Swisher
State Committee
Martinsburg Journal
Arnold Scherr
Republicana
Declaration of independence for West Virginia stated
The Parkersburg State Journal argues that the current actions are a new declaration of independence and will be debated in every corner of West Virginia over the coming months. It asserts that trampling on liberties justified the pursued course.
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West Virginia
Parkersburg State Journal
Bryanism divides Democrats across the nation
The article argues against William Jennings Bryan as Democratic nominee, noting his long campaign and mixed reception. It claims Bryan’s socialism is foreign to American ideals, faults the platform as appeasing labor, and contends the party should look to past prosperity under prior administrations for renewal.
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Nebraska
East
South
Democratic Party
New York World
United States
Bryan
Parkersburg papers rally for honest party rule
The Parkersburg State Journal and Dispatch News defend Hon. A. C. Scherr and C. W. Swisher in a fight over party integrity. They demand a decisive, square deal to uphold rights of candidates and party rules, arguing fraud at Charleston threatens the Republican party’s existence. Ablest Republican papers back their contest.
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Parkersburg State Journal
A. C. Scherr
C. W. Swisher
Parkersburg
Journal
Dispatch News
Republican
Charleston
West Virginia Press Divides Over Scherr Swisher Race
The Parkersburg State Journal lauds the Scherr movement in West Virginia while noting Swisher’s limited access to dailies. Papers across the state, including Wheeling Intelligencer and Morgantown Post, show partisan alignment, with criticism of The Charleston Mail for favoring Swisher. The Preston County Journal questions fair treatment and calls for a “square deal.”
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Scherr
West Virginia
Swisher
Parkersburg State Journal
Huntington Advertiser
Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling News
Parkersburg Dispatch News
Morgantown Post
Grafton Sentinel
Huntington Herald
Huntington Dispatch
Charleston Mail
Parkersburg News
Morgantown Post-Chronicle
Preston County Journal
Wilkinson Replies to City Report in Sentinel
A. J. Wilkinson former city council member and finance committee chair prints a strong reply to the special committee report on city books and accounts. The piece defends public affairs, counters graft allegations, and emphasizes the right of self defense in a personal yet public controversy.
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A. J. Wilkinson
F Tance
the Sentinel
Wilkinson
Sheriff Means
Sentinel
Special Committee
Charleston situation endorses Scherr as Republican governor candidate
A Wheeling Intelligencer editorial mirrored by the Sentinel criticizes the Charleston convention split, calls Arnold C. Scherr the choice of West Virginia Republicans, and argues the state committee’s attempt to replace Scherr delegates justified bolting to preserve party integrity. The piece asserts Scherr was the majority’s candidate and underscores duty to act for right and justice.
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Wheeling
Sentinel
Charleston
Wheeling Intelligencer
Scherr
State Committee
Arnold €. Scherr
Republican Party
Swisher
Arnold C. Scherr
West Virginia
West Virginia delegates rally behind Bryan on convention floor
Denver dispatch reports West Virginia politics shaped the Bryan faction at the convention. William J. Bryan opposed McGraw for national committeeman, while McGraw and allies cheered Bryan’s candidacy and predicted a Democratic sweep in the state. Col. McGraw is described as a loyal booster, though others doubt his true view of the so called Peerless.
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Denver
West Virginia
William J. Bryan
John T. McGraw
McGraw
Bryan
Firyan
Col. McGraw
Deplorable Split Threatens West Virginia Republicans
A Fairmont West Virginian editorial laments the Charleston split that produced two Republican state tickets. It blames aging leaders for neglecting duty, warns the party faces defeat, and calls for a new ticket chosen by capable state leaders to restore harmony and electability.
Republicans Begin West Virginia Campaign With Split Tickets
The Uniontown News Standard reports West Virginia Republicans opened their state campaign in Charleston by nominating two tickets, one led by Charles W. Swisher for governor and another by Arnold C. Schorr. The piece warns the party must unite to avoid Democratic victory in November and emphasizes that winning requires full party support for a single candidate.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Chas.w. Swisher
Arnold C. Schorr
Mountain
Uniontown News-Standard
Fairmont Opinion on Brewery Case Sends Case to Supreme Court
Judge Mason at Fairmont ruled against the Fairmont Brewing Company, fining it 200 dollars for violation of the dry-town law and signaling the decision will be appealed to the state supreme court. The lengthy Pittsburgh Dispatch review by Charles Brooks Smith discusses Swisher’s governor bid and Swisher’s weakness amid Republican dissension.
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Judge Mason
Fairmont
Fairmont Brewing Company
Heanse
Mcense
Mason
Supreme Court
Lowe Court
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