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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
The piece defends prohibition as a remedy for the lawless saloon and outlines a Republican city ticket for mayor and council. It cites a local jail case of a habitual drinker who brutalized his wife, arguing prohibition protects families and reduces misery. It links licensing to public welfare and urges support for the anti alcohol measure.
The article lists numerous officials including E. H. Watkins on the penitentiary board, Dr. Steele at Weston insane asylum, C. D. Elliott U.S. Marshal, H. C. pr Seegest congressman, Elliott Northcott district attorney, Hugh Ike Shott Bluefield postmaster, C. Denham postmaster, and W. B. Glasscock Internal Revenue in Clarksburg, urging resignations if they pursue office. A Blueville correspondent highlights East End conditions, stirring political discontent and gallantry-driven commentary from the Sentinel.
The Clarksburg Telegram weighs Mr. Morris of Parkersburg flour in the Fourth district race. It lauds his career as legislator editor attorney and citizen and says his earnest bid for the nomination reflects a real fighter with unwavering Republican loyalty. It notes strong party support may be found despite efforts to defeat him and suggests Presley as a rival in the contest.
Morris is a formidable challenger whose chances for securing the nomination and winning the election are not remote. The statement signals his significant standing and potential impact within the political race.
A proposed bill before Congress would raise pay for officers and enlisted personnel in both the U S Army and Navy. The President argues higher wages attract capable workers, strengthen national defense, and support peace through preparedness. West Virginia leaders pledge support, urging prompt action to avoid procrastination, with related court notices and property actions in Taylor County mentioned in the same notice.
In Clarksburg W Virginia the West Virginia Business College touts high grade practical education. It claims no solicitors to press for students and that graduates are placed in positions free of charge. The college invites comparing tuition and facilities with other state schools and offers to cover rival schools’ tuition in shorthand and banking facilities. For details contact president C C Finley.
Vincent's Musical Combination offers admission priced at 50 cents. Local patrons may attend performances featuring a blend of vocal and instrumental numbers by the ensemble.
Thompson Publishing Co. of St. Louis advertises a lavish travel volume by William Jennings Bryan. The 576 page octavo includes 261 engravings from Col. Bryan, recounting his world trip and visits to nations. It boasts 41,000 copies sold in four months and urges agents to send fifty cents for sample reports to cover mailing.
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