Campaign finances and veteran notes in Bryan Democratic race
The piece critiques Bryan’s campaign funding ethics comparing Oklahoma treasurer choice with New York law, cites Rourke Cochran and Johnson speeches, and notes a Wheeling area clash between Senator Scott and S. G. Smith as the campaign shifts toward a fighting tone with veterans’ records invoked.
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Bryan
Oklahoma
New York State
Col. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wheeling
Scott
S. G. Smith
Nazl
Preston County Adopts Local Preference Contract Policy
The Preston County court has enacted a policy favoring county residents in contract awards and allows a percentage fee to the winning citizen. The aim is to keep public expenditures within the county and prevent money from leaving the area, aligning with Republican home protection principles.
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County Court
Preston
Ite
Patronage Critique Echoes in Grafton Amusements Debate
Promoters of athletic amusements in Grafton complain receipts in recent days fail to cover expenses, urging better patronage to sustain popular summer entertainment. The piece condemns editorials targeting Arnold Scherr, notes past nominations in 1900 and 1904, and defends citizenship questions as inconsistent among Republicans. It calls for fair dealing in political discourse amid Preston county ties.
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Grafton
Mr. Swisher
Court House
Charleston
Wigwam
Arnold Scherr
Swisher
Scherr
Auditor Na Republican
United States
Preston County
Business and Bryan echoed in Wall Street view
Mise Ruth Shingleton of Elkins is visiting relatives in the city. The piece surveys business sentiment on the Bryan versus Taft issue, noting Wall Street bets on Taft and expectations of Roosevelt policy continuity with calmer governance. It discusses industrial interests fearing Bryan’s presidency and the anti capital climate, contrasting Republican and Democratic lines.
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Wall Street
Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Bryanium
Mise Ruth Shingleton
Elkins, Tn
Peruna ingredients listed in United States Dispensatory
The United States Dispensatory details Peruna components such as hydrastis canadensis and corydalis formosa, noting their uses like catarrh relief, digestive ailments, and diuretic effects. it also mentions oil of copaiba and cadron seeds and urges readers to request a testimonials book while linking to local editorials on West Virginia politics.
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United States
Peruna
Windmill lightning incident mocks Bryan in Missouri
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes a lightning strike at a Fairview windmill while William Jennings Bryan was away in St. Louis urging Democrats to accept the state primary result. The piece portrays Bryan as inconsistent and argues Missourians rule themselves, citing past election outcomes where his influence failed. It ends with a harsh rebuke of moral corruption and criminal punishment.
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Bryan
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Fairview
Mr. Bryan
St. Louis
Ball
Missouri
Hadley
Senate
William J. Bryan
West Virginia Democratic attack on race and suffrage ethics
A Morgantown Dominion editorial rebuts white supremacist planks in the West Virginia Democratic platform, arguing against disenfranchising Black voters while noting many white men are unworthy of suffrage. It insists color should not determine voting rights and urges equal standards for all, regardless of race.
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Hyan
Morgantown New Dominion
West Virginia
Morgantown
Bank Guarantees Debate Spars with Taft and Bryan
The New York Tribune critiques Bryan’s plan for national bank deposit guarantees and argues the idea shifts risk to bankers and raises taxes. It cites Taft and Meyer backing alternative safeguards like postal savings and questions guarantees for stock exchanges and depositors. The piece muses on a government fund insuring every person against losses in any undertaking.
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Taft
Bryan
Meyer
Postal Savings Bank
New York Tribune
Wall Street
McIntyre
Important Meeting Called by Grafton Board of Trade
President Byers announces a Tuesday evening meeting of business men at the board of trade rooms to discuss a proposed venture. The aim is to attract new industries to hire many locals, boost employment, and restore prosperity as the B and C railroad plans growth. Citizens are urged to attend to support efforts to bring in industry and capital.
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Grafton Board of Trade
Board of Trade
B. & C. Railroad Company
Grafton
Disfranchisement plank sparks tension in campaign
A Democratic platform plank on disfranchising the negro is blamed for provoking trouble among voters in the state. A newspaper man and a southern physician have already had a confrontation over the issue, leaving one man senseless. The campaign has not yet fully begun.
Town decries hoodlumism at wedding in Wilford street
In a harsh critique the town frowns on last night's disruptive Patton Jackson wedding celebration on Wilford street. Citizens urge respect for marriage and discipline, while officials discuss replacing Ethel street stairway with a concrete, permanent set of steps for a better town appearance. An editorial note then cites navy recruitment ads as proof newspapers are effective, noting higher costs for magazine ads and favorable returns from daily papers.
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Wath
Grafton
Patton-Jackson
Wilford Street
Ipnis
Ethel Street
United States Navy
Navy
Bureau of Navigation
Directions From Public Roads Office Improve County Highways
The Sentinel prints directions from the United States Office of Public Roads on road building. The article urges county officials and road workers to follow the bulletin's instructions to improve public highways and travel, criticizing current methods as a farce and promising benefit to all users.
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Sentinel
United States Office of Public Roads
S. Iat
West Virginia’s shift to wealth and growth under Republicans
The piece notes Democratic praise for prospects this year while conceding Republican governance has boosted West Virginia. It argues the state emerged from poverty when under Republicans, rising in wealth and importance over the last decade and now seen by capitalists and media as near substantial development.
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the Sentinel
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Charleston
Taft
West Virginia
Union
Democratic fund subscriptions in West Virginia draw debate
Col John T McGraw signs a 5000 dollar subscription to the Democratic campaign fund in West Virginia. Chairman Ben Nett subscribes 2500 dollars and others follow. The move is read as showing lack of faith in the party claims. Supporters argue money sways votes while reform measures are urged.
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John T. McGraw
Democratic Campaign Fund
West Virginia
Bennett
Bryan
County roads set for macadamizing contracts
County court to award macadamizing work on several road sections. The paper urges including Washington good roads department suggestions in contracts to save taxpayers money. It argues current road work lacks guidance and that the cited instructions would improve value for the county.
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Good Roads Department
Washington
West Virginia balance shows two million in credit
Citizens can take pride as West Virginia reports a two million dollar surplus, countering bankruptcy fears spread by rivals. Charleston treasurer’s office release notes the state’s solid finances while Wheeling celebrates the new B&O depot completed at two million dollars, with towns along the line hoping for similar investments.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Wheeling
Why NY Republicans Debate Hughes Renomination
The Republican party of New York faces questions about maintaining unity while deciding the importance of renominating Governor Hughes. The article hints at internal divisions amid campaign planning and party strategy, with focus on who should lead the ticket and how to appeal to voters.
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New York
Empire State
Gov. Hughes
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