Taft Victory Highlighted By State Editorial Tribute
The piece discusses William Howard Taft's 1908 presidential win and praises his career from Yale education to roles as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Solicitor General, Governor General of the Philippines, and Secretary of War. It contrasts Taft with Bryan, notes Taft's unity across regions, and hopes for a presidency representing all people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Henry Clay
William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
Taft
Yale
Cincinnati
Superior Court of
Ohio
United States
The
Philipines
Tafc. Peesitly
Philippines
Supreme Court of the
Congress
Senator Carmack Shot Dead in Nashville After Primary
Senator Edward Ward Carmack former U S Senator from Tennessee was shot and killed in Nashville by attorney Robin Cooper. The killing followed Carmack's newspaper attacks on Cooper's father over liquor interests. Carmack advocated statewide prohibition.
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Tenneeter
Edward Ward Carmack
U S
Tennesser
Wee
Nashville Tenn
Robin Cooper
Senator Carmack
Cooper
Rockbridge County Vote Canvassed With Few Changes
Rockbridge county commissioners canvassed last Tuesday’s vote on Thursday with minimal changes from unofficial returns printed in Tur Gazette. The board members were W. F. Johnston, Robert J. Paxton, T. EF. Cooper, G. A. Jones and J. M. Quisenberry. Official results appear in the issue. The missive then shifts to a local coffee advertisement for Lusianne.
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Rockbridge County
County Board of Commissioners
Tur
Messrs. W. F. Johnston
Robert J. Paxton
T. EF. Cooper
G. A. Jones
J. M. Quisenberry
Bryan Reflects on Defeat and Democratic Reform Goals
The article quotes William Jennings Bryan after his third presidential loss. He expresses serenity, views on reforms, and faith that trusts, labor laws, and bank deposit protections will advance. He praises Democratic National Committee work and pledges service in private life. The piece also notes Lincoln Nebraska support and Lincoln’s Democratic leadership.
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William Jennings Bryan
Republican Party
Bryan
Mack
Lincoln
Nebraska
Denver
Indictments Named By Grand Jury For Forgery Perjury
The grand jury reports indictments including Sophia Henderson for forgery and Joseph Hinion for perjury. Foreman W F Mesera leads the panel with J R Mackey J H Sixon J M Quisenberry J Henry Leech J W Miley and de W dehuston.
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Mesera
W. F. Pierson
Foreman
J. R. Mackey
J. H. Sixon
J. M. Quisenberry
J. Henry Leech
J. W. Miley
de W. Dehuston
Azainet
Sophia Henderson
Joseph Hinion
Jeckeon Pleads Guilty in Obstructing Justice Case
W L Jeckeon pleaded guilty to obstructing justice by threats and violence and was fined $15. M L Senenbough faced liquor license charges and was found not guilty on three counts. Founders day at Virginia Military Institute paused academic duties as cadets enjoy the holiday.
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W.L. Jeckeon
M. L. Senenbough
Virginia Military Institute
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Rockbridge County
Two weeks ending Nov. 1 1908 deeds entered in Rockbridge Clerk's Office show transfers in Glasgow Lexington and nearby areas. Numerous parcels including homes farms and parcels in Raphine Lexington Glasgow and Goshen with values noted, and a large interest transfer in the Graham Iron Property. Local social notes follow listing visitors travelers and students.
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Rockbridge County
J. B. Huffman
W. H. Rowan
Raphine
Preston Gary
T. Martin
Noreadj
O. E. Kelly
Huffelo Creek
Lexington
Z. W. Jarvis
Jacob F. Jarvis
Jacob
Houston Street
Walter H. Taylor
John IL. Roper
Goshen
Alleghany Hotel
L. & M. Pure Paint Promotes Harmony at Home
The ad touts L. and M. Pure Paint as the best choice for a harmonious, well kept home. It claims beauty, preservation, and deer prevention with a ready to use gallon priced at 1.20 dollars. The paint reportedly wears for ten years or longer and cites thirty three years of continuous use. Sold by McCram Drug Co. Lexington and H. L. Gilkerson Buena Vista.
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McCram Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Viets
Irving Fisher
Yale
United States
Little Platt
Benry B. Platt
Clif St
York
Fire at Jackson avenue home quickly put out
A blaze discovered Sunday night at the residence of P. C. Gurtog on Jackson avenue near the furnace of the heating plant was checked by firemen and residents before serious damage occurred.
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Mere
P. C. Gurtog
Jackson Avenue
Cough Remedy Promoted in Old Advertisement
An old ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar for chest illnesses claiming relief from a stubborn cough and lung healing benefits. It mentions a yellow package and a price of 1 Tl, attributed to Gorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Gorrell
Voley
Gorell
Forper Society Play Sees Below Attendance at Henry Street
The Forper society play presented at Henry Street Opera House Pring night drew weak attendance, with many noting it as one of the season’s best plays yet the poorest house. The reviewer commented the production was strong though seating was only half full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Street Opera House
Toteore
New Life Pills touted by Vermont man for stomach relief
N H Brown of Pittield Vermont says King s New Life Pills ease stomach liver and bowel kinks with no fuel or friction. B H Gorrell s drug store sells them guaranteed satisfactory. Plans move to ban saloons by local option in Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk and Lynchburg with Richmond Roanoke and Alexandria remaining wet if Lynchburg goes dry.
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Tr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittadeld
B. H. Gorrell
Tidewater
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Suffolk
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Alexandria
Richmond Journal
15 000 to Heirs of J W McCue Court Reverses Insurance Decision
The United States Circuit Court in Richmond reversed a lower court ruling and the Northwestern Life Insurance Company must pay 15 000 to the heirs of J W McCue. McCue was executed for murder eight days before a note due date. the policy payout was disputed as a risk of death by gallows. The circuit court remanded, holding the insurer liable.
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United States Circuit Court
Richmond
J. Win
United States District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Insurance Company
Tiable
Waddill
Foley's Orivo Laxative Claims Cure for Digestive Trouble
An advertisement touts Foley's Orivo Laxative as a permanent cure for concupation and liver trouble by naturally stimulating digestion. It emphasizes no griping, pleasant taste, and avoiding continual laxative use, urging readers not to be slaves to pills.
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Foley
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China
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Main St
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Hutton
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Texas
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Canada
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