Swisher ticket and party splits loom in state politics
The editorial columns debate Swisher supporters, Populists backing Tom Watson, and Bryan endorsements while praising M. P. Shawkey. They warn party infighting risks, cite Hearst as labor ally, and predict Democratic and Republican faction battles ahead of Charleston. The piece frames the era’s political maneuvering and cross-party comparisons.
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Toms Watson
Tom
Bryan
Denver
Tom Watson
West Virginia
M. P. Shawkey
Swisher
Shawkey
William Randolph Hearst
New York Journal
Labor
Hearst
No Advance in Railroad Rates Defeated
The piece lauds railroads for resisting Harriman’s rate-raising scheme amid waning business. It notes one-third to one-half of freight cars idle and opposes burdensome changes. Eastern trunk lines like Reading and Pennsylvania opposed the plan, urging no cost hikes now and urging concession to boost revived national energy and commerce.
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Harriman
Uaige
Reading
Pennsylvania
West Virginia party rifts strain Taylor county race
Taylor county's Democratic slate features known local figures while Republican hopes hinge on unity. The Pendleton County candidate Benj Hiner faces questions as Sturgiss supporters seek a running mate, and Taft’s national bid looms over a contested county scene with party machinery under pressure.
Not a Fight for Spo in West Virginia Politics
A dramatic editorial argues the West Virginia Republican split between Charles W. Swisher and A. C. Scherr goes beyond factional rivalry. It warns Swisherism threatens party integrity, condemns alleged nominating tactics, and calls Republicans to defend clean government and public welfare over moneyed power.
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West Virginia
Scherr
Charleston
Frebuta
Charles W. Swisher
A. C. Scherr
Swisher
Sturgiss foe in uncertain race for Congress seat
The Second district Republican stance shifts as Benjamin Hiner emerges as a potential challenger to George C. Sturgiss. Hiner, Pendleton County prosecuting attorney for eight years, is described as unknown outside Pendleton and unlikely to attract broad support in a busy election year. The piece contrasts Hiner with Sturgiss and cites local opinions on political prospects and campaign dynamics.
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National
John T. McGraw
Junior Brown
Dayton
Sturgiss
Hiner
McGraw
Apd
Fairmat West Virginian
Geo. C. Sturgiss
Benjamin Hiner
Pendleton County
Pendleton
National Congress
Congress
George C. Sturgias
Ben Hiner
William L. Wilson
Bennie
Uncle Tom
Swisher and Scherr Fierce Rivalry Shapes Taylor County Campaign
Swisher supporters concede that seating the Hearne faction was essential to win while trying to block Arnold C. Scherr. Scherr’s camp stands firm against the Wigwam convention results, urging a reasonable compromise for Republican unity in the state campaign.
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Swisher
Ohio County
Swisher Camp
Scherr
Republican Party
Charleston
Republican Committee Convenes Amid Graft Allegations in State
In a sweeping critique, the piece alleges the Republican state committee manipulated delegate seating across multiple counties to favor C. W. Swisher over challenger Arnold C. Scherr. It cites mass conventions run by the Swisher faction, seating of unverified delegates, and arbitrary rulings that altered senatorial district composition and credentials.
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Elevanth
Hardihood
Scott Meredith
Meredith
Fairmont West Virginian
Scherr
State Central Committee
Harrison County
Swisher
Ohio County
Ostrustiona
Agreamenta
C. W. Swisher
Ohio
Red Sulphur
Monroe County
Hampshire County
Buffalo
Putnam County
M. Petty
State Committee
Arnold C. Scherr
High Handed Methods in Swisher Convention Exposed
The Republican state committee faces critique for machine control and a corrupt lineup. C A Petty is named a committeeman at large, with claims of bribery attempts and federal officer ties. Protest urges clean governor candidate, committee reorganization, and fair delegate rules. REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE. M. Grant, Chairman.
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State Committee
Republican Party
Swisher
C. A. Petty
Charleston
Greenbrier
Kanawha
Fayette
State House
M. Grant
Community Health Improves After Wheat Stack Accident
Health in the area shows improvement after EB T Henderson sustained injuries when a wheat stack fell on him. Local social notes mention visits among families including Hayhurst, Keya Linn, Halterman, Vincent, Neel, Reese, and Stevens. Regional residents from near Grafton and Bunner’s Ridge are cited with church attendance and relocations.
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EB. T. Henderson
David Hayhurst
Keya
Linn
Eva
Alma Halterman
Lee Vincent
Gibson Reese
Master Lewis
Thomas Neel
Albert Neel
Grafton
Charles Halterman
Bunner's Ridge
Gore
Annon Church
Miss Little Neel
Ivy Reese
Frank Stevens
Bunners Ridge
Aaron Neel
Bennie Reese
Hammond
Sweet Melody trip of Mallonee family and companions
Mr. Leonard Mallonee president of the First National Bank travels with his wife and granddaughter Cornelia Cowherd leaving for Pittsburg to join Mrs. Whittaker of Romney. They plan Buffalo Montreal Ontario and other Canadian points then Niagara Falls Saratoga Springs and a Hudson River voyage to New York and Norfolk before returning home. Expected duration about two months.
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Leonard Mallonee
First National Bank
Cornelia Cowherd
Pittsburg
Whittaker
Romney
Buffalo
Montreal
Ontario
Canada
Niagara Falls
Saratoga Springs
New York
Hudson River
Norfolk
Mallonee
Sweet Mellony Flow Postcard Report From West Tour
A postcard to the Sentinel from Billy Mitchell of the B&O yard force in this city and his wife on a western trip says the couple enjoys a pleasant journey. He notes politics are warm in visited sections and predicts Taft will win.
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the Sentinel
Billy” Mitchell
West
Kansas City
Mitchell
Taft
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