Hugh Warder Wins Quiet County Election With Compliment Vote
The community notes Hugh Warder as a popular, clean cut candidate who will “make good” in Taylor County. Justice Morris wins a strong vote while Justice Lilly loses, signaling continued vigilance against crime. The piece criticizes a local party ring and lauds public taste guiding the election outcomes amid a quiet voting day.
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Hugh Warder
Taylor County
Hugh
C. R. Lilly
Justice Lilly
Declaration Day trains and party tensions in Taylor county
The Board of Trade plans two special trains for Declaration Day crowds. Local politics show factional tension as Arnold Scherr leads a delegate count, while threats of “ring” tactics threaten Republican unity amid primary debates and trust busting debates with Roosevelt and tariff policy.
Strongest Nomination Question for Swisher in Race
Secretary of State Swisher defends his strength amid critics claim his nomination would be weak. He reportedly said he could lose a thousand votes per district yet still win. The piece argues Republicans should nominate a candidate who inspires full party confidence and can carry all districts.
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West Main Street
Ublican Party
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Swisher
Republican Party
Republican Party In Justice
West Virginia Gubernatorial Outlook Seerras Victory Seems Likely
The Parkersburg State Journal notes Arnold C. Seherr’s strong delegate haul from Saturday with about sixty of sixty six delegates, signaling a one sided path toward his nomination. Wood and Ritchie counties are pivotal, expected to deliver fifty delegates together and shape the convention outcome. The piece argues the public stance leans toward the auditor as next governor, free of ring influence. Also mentions Browning-Hamilton Co. sale on the 30th and Wayne Heatherly’s trip from Philippi through Fairmont.
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Scherr
Parkersburg State Journal
Arnold C. Seherr
West Virginia
Cotura
Wood
Ritchie
Blennerhassett Island to become a Parkersburg pleasure park
Historic Blennerhassett Island, long tied to Aaron Burr’s failed empire scheme, is slated to join Parkersburg as a riverfront pleasure park. The plan aims to annex the island and develop a first class park with notable amusements, preserving its storied past while boosting regional appeal.
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Blennerhassett Island
Pittsburg
Gulf
Golconds
Parkersburg
Little Mountain
Marietta
Blennerhasset Island
Wheeling Island
Mexico
United States
Aaron Burr
Herrmann Hennerhassett
Returns of the Taylor County Primary Election May 26
Community notes cover local results from the Taylor County primary held May 26 and mention visitors, decorations, and social calls. Items reference Frank Jenkins in Frostburg, Miss Anna Jenkins traveling to Cumberland, and notes on Wall decor. The piece also discusses Blennerhassett Island and Parkersburg publicity efforts and historic figures tied to the isle.
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Taylor County
Special sale prices May 30 at Browning Hamilton Co
Personal mentions fill the page as Browning Hamilton Co advertises a special sale on May 30 at its Beat Store. Local figures including Todt Dr J P Fitch and wife of Morgantown pass through on route to Philippi and visit with Judge Dayton and Mrs Dayton while prosecutor C W Cramer travels to Monongahela County. Attorney John L Hechmer visits Helington on business as W H Carter and Lena Switzer visit home from Staunton. Various residents, engineers and relatives are noted in city movements and travel.
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Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
United States
Ohio River
Rio Grande
Backus
Ohio Valley
Fort Boreman
Parkersburg
Cedarville
Belpre
Browning- Hamilton Co
J. P. Fitch
Morgantown
Phillppt
A. G. Dayton
C. W. Cramer
Monongalia County
Philippi
Grafton
John L. Hechmer
Helington
W. H. Carter
C. K. Switzer
Philipps
Lena
Hame
Mary Baldwin Seminary
Staunton
Virginia
Browning-Hamilton Co
W. Shrader
John W.miller
Clarksburg
Charles A. Pilson
Fairmont
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House of Delegates
Oakey
Hayward Fleming
Marion D. Allender
W. Ford
R. A. Morrow
J. Oscar Jaco
Gideon C. Brchard
County Assessor
Haymond
Hefner
Squire Monroe
Justice Morris
The
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Board of Trade
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Grafton Public
A. J. Wilkinson
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Wilkinson
Arnold Scherr
Ohio County
Charleston
New York
Preston
Daily Sentinel
Roosevelt
America
Parkersburg Sentinel
Europe
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Col. McGraw
Mr. Bryan
Ring
Wayne Heatherly
Gene W. Ford
Ford
State University Law School
the Sentinel
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Rel- Wall Paper
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Stora
Cumberland
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Welch
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Sayre
Ty Clerk
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Jackson
al Love
Girenit Clerk
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Wilson
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Haymond Hig
Hinkle
Nelson
County Arveyor
Morrow T I
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Brobard
Jaco
Luzadder
McVicker
Phillips
Ross
Selvey
Wells
Gratton
J. F. Powell
Philippt
Megane
Federal Court
Chia
James 4. Allender
M. P. Church
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