West Virginia and national politics mix in 1908 debates
The article reflects on West Virginia’s 45th anniversary as a state, praises its wealth and growth, and discusses national figures Roosevelt Taft and Swisher. It notes party shifts, a Southern Democrat pick for War Secretary, and the Chicago platform, with editorials on Hubbard postmaster honor and Bryan’s platform humor. The piece ends with satirical takes from the New York World about Bryan on the Denver trip.
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Republican Party
West Virginia
World backs Ohioan for president over Nebraska rival
The World argues for the Ohio candidate based on experience and ability to lead a wise, brilliant administration. It predicts acceptance of another four years of Republican rule after Chicago convention speeches rival historic oratory by Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley.
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Chicago
Lodge
Burrows
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Agriculture in WV schools urged by educators
The West Virginia Educational Association adjourned at Elkins and urged adding agriculture to state school curricula. The editorial notes farming ignorance persists, cites industrial expansion in Pittsburgh, a large upcoming crop, and argues agriculture education aligns with both educational and farming interests. It also covers West Virginia Republican maneuvering and calls for fair, open nomination processes.
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West Virginia Educational Association
Elkins
Pittsburg
Taft Election Seen As Certain By World Editorial
The New York World urges Taft’s victory, arguing Taft’s election is as sure as Bryan’s nomination. It asserts Bryan is unsettled, presents its figures, and crowns Taft as eminently suited for the presidency based on its prophecies and logic. The editorial appears on a full page praising the Republican nominee.
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Taft
New York World
United States
William H.—Taft
Bryan
New York
Shenae
Judge Mason Declines Virginia Debt Commission Position
Judge Mason of the Marion Monongalia circuit declines to join West Virginia’s non partisan debt commission. He argues legal impropriety and urges constructive defense, criticizing critics who choose politics over presenting facts and supporting a prompt court defense. He warns arbitration by public opinion harms all parties to the suit.
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Mason
Virginia
Dawson
Marion-Monongalia Judicial Circuit
West Virginia
Wall Street
Supreme Court of the United States
State Courts Sue Hundreds of Injunction Writs
State courts issue hundreds of writs of injunction, most affecting cases not directly involving wage earners, highlighting broad use of court orders beyond wage disputes.
Local visitors and social guests from Grafton and surrounding towns
Thorton Mrs. Williams and son Wesley of Grafton visited Mrs. Ida Shrout. Rev. Danill Kirk and son George from Hammond stayed with Rev. G. W. Annon's family. Rev. J. F. Ross of Simpson spent Sunday with friends nearby. Mrs. Wm. Leonard of Grafton visited relatives. Bloom siblings and Emma Granneman attended the Clarence Bloom Eva Shafferman wedding in Fairmont. Coffman sisters of Fairmont returned home Saturday. Clyde Mouser of Grafton spent Sunday here. Marcellus Annon was in Terra Alta on business. Thorney Bailey returned home for Sunday. Kirk Keas of Parsons visited several days. Wilmoth, visiting friends, returned to Grafton. Elsie Sinclair visiting her grandmother in Independence. Lloyd Warthen of the Grafton Bank spent Sunday at home. Rev. Z. Annon attended German Baptist church meeting at Shilo. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Demos of Grafton spent Wednesday with J. W. Demoss and family.
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Clarence Bloom
Eva Shafferman
Fairmont
Coffman
Clyde Mouser
Grafton
Marcellus Annon
Terra Alta
Thorney Bailey
T. M., Demos
J. W. Demoss
Adn
Blueville Notes and Upcoming Fourth of July Baseball Match
Blueville residents socialize across wards with visits from Herbert Summers and family, Miss Kinters ill child, and several callers from Grafton and Morgantown. The Blueville baseball team defeated Maple Run 18 to 11, marking their first victory, as Maple Run’s hopes were dampened by questionable umpiring. A rematch is set for the Fourth of July.
Government by injunction critique in New York World
The New York World denounces the phrase government by injunction as a vague political slogan used by Mr. Bryan. It argues that every official court action counts as government and questions whether Bryan has a clear idea of his criticism. The piece notes the norm of few federal injunctions in strikes over the past five years.
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Chicago
Marshall
Aien
New York World
United States
Bryan
Nebraska Statesman
Denver
Conastoga
Rocky Road
Pike's Peak
Nebraskan
The
Democratic
Congress
Bryant
Republican Party
Tryan
Water caution as Tygart Valley river clears
The Tygrat Valley river water appears clearer than months but still carries contagion risk. With dog days approaching, water for drinking should be boiled or distilled. Public health guidance urges careful precautions to minimize illness. Harry Brandenburg departed early for Martinsburg to visit his sister for several days.
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Tygart Valley
Harry Brandenburg
Martinsburg
Slater
Grover Cleveland's turbulent second presidency era
A compact retrospective traces Grover Cleveland’s second term from 1893 to 1897, noting his return to the White House, family life, contentious acts like sending troops to Chicago, Monroe Doctrine boldness over Venezuela, gold standard battles, bond sales, and shifting public opinion from popularity to controversy as he handed power to McKinley.
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United States
England
Venezuel
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Congress
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William McKinley
N. Jr
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St. Louis
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