Tax dodger Bennett sparks tax law critique in West Virginia
The article accuses Louis Bennett of evading taxes on 11,500 acres of coal and timber lands in Gilmer county, detailing repeated assessments and sales profits to argue he opposes reform. It also cites a Missouri voter supporting Taft, linking broader political motives to tax resistance and local land speculation.
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Song
Bennett
Mr. Bennett
West Virginia
Louis Bennett
Gilmer County
Democratic
Gilnier County
State Board of Public Works
Peruna and political talk stir readers in Fairmont and West
A mix of reader letters praising Peruna medicine and a lengthy political column dominate this era page. It quotes Mrs. Brooks on Peruna's life giving powers and cites opinions on Bryan Taft and party platforms, ending with notes on local candidates Gideon C. Brobard and Louis Bennett and the influence of lobbyists.
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E. W. Brooks
Steele St
Booth Tacoma
Wash
Bryan Exposed as Ineffective by National Debate
The piece argues Bryan trails in the campaign as Taft proves practical and capable. It lauds Secretary Roosevelt policies, praises Chairman Jefferys and the county ticket, and warns that Bryan’s remedies are inadequate while restricting production would harm industry and invention.
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Cioturbell
Wall Street
Tryon
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Bryanng
Taft
Why Hon William S Glasscock Should Be Governor
A feature praising Wm B Glasscock as West Virginia governor candidate. Includes tributes from Republicans statewide and a note on party reunification. Highlights praise from Arn eld Scherr and editorials affirming Republican achievements and plans for the state. Mentions a planned visit by a presidential candidate to Grafton and notes on rail fare reform.
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Posium
William S. Glasscock
Glasscock
Mfe
Arn
Old . Scherr
Wm. B. Glass
West Virginia
Parkersburg State Journal
Wheeling Intelligencer
State Journal
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio County
House
Senate
Republican Party
Party
Grafton
Tuowlay
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Monongalia County
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John 8. Darst
Jackson County
William G. Conley
Preston County
Morris P. Shawkey
Kanawha County
Stuart F. Reed
Harrison County
BH. L. Long
McDowell County
Supreme Court
L. J. Williams
Ira EB Robinson
W. N. Miller
State Senate
W. Scott Meredith
Marion County
House of Delegates
Hugh Warder
Sheriff
Oakey Hefner
Hayward Fleming
Marion D. Allender
Gene W. Ford
R. A. Morrow
J. Oscar Jaco
Gideon C. Brchard
L. C. Haymond
Justice of the Peace
Alf Jenkins
H. Morris
Constable
J. B. Sandy
Charles Hannen
the Register
Wheeling Register
Taylor County
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New York World
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St. Louis
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Ite
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Hempstead
Texas
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West
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Perana
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Francis M. Heermans
Kingwood
Cleveland
Europe
United States
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New York Tribune
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Smaker
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Gideon C. Brobard
Brobard
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William Blasscock
Sdroll
George T. Neal
Charleston
Neal
Ax Traskell
Standard Oil
George TI
Perna
W. Brooks
Jefferys
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