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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
4
A voice filled with partisan debate questions democracy and Bryan. The piece rebukes Bryan’s supporters while praising Taft and Glasscock, cites Peruna testimonials, and critiques Democratic misrepresentation. It surveys electoral math, party records, and public notices on governance, trusts, and state expenditures.
Hon George C Sturgiss hosts a cordial interview with George A Deck of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and William A Mitchell of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. The committee seeks measures for national law reform and pledges Sturgiss support where just. Also noted are remarks on liberal views, good laws, and Judge Taft’s rapid responses affecting Bryan's speaking invites.
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan’s insistence on free silver will alienate sound money Democrats who opposed him in 1896 and 1900. It cites his Memphis speech and notes that party rebels acted on moral principles rather than politics, predicting continued opposition and emphasizing evolving voter demographics in Taylor county.
Stuart F. Reed delivered a Saturday night analysis of how Democrats managed state affairs when in power and contrasted it with Republican administrations. He argued the comparison was a powerful case for current and future administrations, urging the speech be shared across every county so the people understand the facts firsthand.
The Clarksburg News mocks William Jennings Bryan while recounting Governor Haskell of Oklahoma and his ties to the Standard Oil affair. It notes Bryan’s missteps on free silver and government railroads, and predicts Bryan’s November retirement amid Frosts’ political metaphor. The piece defends the Republican party as a beacon of government.
Governor Hughes speaks on labor and bank deposit questions, urging work opportunities and business expansion. Bryan counters Roosevelt policies while Hearst attacks Bryan. The piece reflects campaign rhetoric about who should rule and the role of voters.
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