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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
A Lincoln dispatch critiques William Jennings Bryan ahead of elections, alleging a hidden guaran tee clause in promises and predicting political maneuvers. The piece accuses Bryan of imperialist leanings, favoring government rail ownership and a broad trust busting program to centralize powers in the presidency.
The Democratic candidate, Mr. Bennett, opposes the new tax laws, arguing they hit large landowners who gained title to vast tracts in Gilmer Braxton Lewis and other counties. His holdings expanded with oil coal and timber value, while assessments rise to reflect true value. The piece notes many Dems share his grievance and defends the new system as fair. Bryan must defend Bryan or retreat as Republicans tout their twelve years in power and challenge his positions.
Republican headquarters in the Grafton Banking and Trust Co building reports many visitors and strong demand for free distribution photographs of presidential governor and congressional candidates. Secretary Hassip welcomes all during office hours.
Readers hear testimonials from W F Clow and William Bailey praising Peruna for kidney and asthma relief after prolonged illness. The letter from John N Watkins extols a complete cure after four months, while broader editorial notes discuss tax reform and Bryan’s judiciary stance amid a county political scene.
The article argues that if elected Taft will govern for the people, opposing both the pro business and anti working class factions. It asserts Taft would defend democracy against class interests and cites Democratic accusations of misreporting Republican meeting sizes. Includes a mention of FLOUR.
The candidate Taft has met Nation directly, a notably strenuous effort in this campaign. The veteran reformer will now join those who face the perilous task of challenging the African jungle inhabitants.
The Wheeling Intelligencer summarizes Hon. Wm. E. Glasscock’s Fairmont campaign opening. It contrasts Glasscock’s tax reform stance with Louis Bennet’s record, citing past state tax cuts and increased assessments. It asserts Glasscock would continue the Dawson administration’s work and urges voters to support the Republican nominee for governor.
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