Hearst Letters Roil Ohio Senate Fight Over Foraker Funds
Letters read by William Hearst allege Senator J B Foraker took money from Standard Oil, with remittances including 15000 14500 and 50000 and urging defeat of bills in Congress and Ohio. Newspapers largely condemn Foraker, deeming his usefulness ended though some defend him, while editorials stress political fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Hearst
Columbus
Ohio
J. B. Foraker
Standard Oil Company
Senator Foraker
New York
John D. Archbold
Congress
Foraker
Boston Herald
Hearst
Ohio State Journal
Stortcourge
Cleveland Plain Dealer
United State Senate
The
New York Times
Senate
New York Evening Post
Democrats
Bryan gains traction with business voters in 1900 style campaign
The Philadelphia Record notes William Jennings Bryan shifts focus from fiery silver rhetoric to prudent economic appeals. It says he impresses the public by addressing business interests and per market recovery, while avoiding incendiary lines. Republicans fear his cross party appeal in the Middle West, with key states in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Businese
Mr. Bryan
Bridge ordinances defended to save county roads
A Rockbridge County letter defender argues for strict protection of bridges and culverts against traction engines. It notes engines damage roads more than any other travel and urges the county board to stand by its ordinance, comparing it with similar laws in nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enginea Krur
Crurn
Ephor
J. C. Greever
Board of Supervisors of
Rockbridge
Board of Supervisors
Sach
West Virginia
Mr. Greever
Tay- Paver
V. M. S. Football Schedule Opens October 3
Coach Roller works V. M. S. squad with light weights and strong spirit. The Cadet manager and athletic committee plan a season starting Saturday October 3 with games against William and Mary in Lexington, Hampden Sydney in Lexington, St Johns Annapolis in Lexington, V. P. I in Roanoke, Roanoke College in Lexington, Virginia in Charlottesville, Richmond College in Lexington, Eastern College in Lexington, and Davidson College in Lynchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roller
Corse
Colonel Ford
Atheletic Committee
Richmond College
Lexington
Eastern College
Davidson College
Lynchburg
Bryan demands Roosevelt prove Haskell link to Standard Oil
William J. Bryan sent a telegram to President Roosevelt demanding proof for charges that Oklahoma Governor Haskell, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, had an unlawful connection with the Standard Oil Company. Bryan warns he will not allow Republican misrepresentation in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
Standard Qi Company
Bryan
Democratic Party
Mournful Death of Miss Kittie Withrow Near Cedar Grove
Miss Kittie Withrow died at her home near Cedar Grove on September 11, 1008 after a long illness. The funeral was held Saturday with interment at Bethesda Presbyterian church. She was the daughter of the late Samu Withrow and is survived by her brother Samuel Withrow and sister Migs Hallie Withrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Withrow
Cedar Grove
Jace
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Miss Withrow
Samu Withrow
Samuel Withrow
Migs Hallie Withrow
Real estate transfers recorded in Rockbridge county
Deeds show numerous property transfers in Rockbridge county ending Sept 22 1008 including Mrs Mary K Robinson to Daniel E Brown 2 lots on Edmondson Ave Lexington 1000 dollars and A T Riley to Lula B Drain 56 acres near Lexington 1725 dollars. Gazette notes Glasgow High opens with Miss Marge Moose 98 principal and local arrivals and departures at Glasgow and Lexington.
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Bargain
Gale
Rockbridge County
Mary K. Robinson
Daniel E. Brown
Edmondson Avenue
Lexington
A. T. Riley
Lula B. Drain
Samuel Drain
J. M. Johnson
Cour
James C. Wilson
Heira
Old Johnston
A. L. Nelson
Joseph 5
Womeldorf
East Lexington
Geo
L. Taylor
A. T. Shields
BG. Baldwin
Glasgow
W. T. McCormick
Frank Camden
John H. Deaver
Robert M. McDowell
Frank Reed
Main
Lewis Streets
Ads
Nannie W. Laird
Gerge P. Carter
William E
Nicely
South River District
A. M. Paxton
Eva May Gillock
Edmondsons Ave
Jackson Ave
D. W. Rowsey
J. C. Grow
Buena Vista
J. MM. Davis
John A. Champe
C. W. Lotts
Houston Street
A.M. McCoy
Joseph 8
Mateer
Montgomery
Washington Street
Namle Rt. White
J. M. Turner
Maggie
Turner
Buffalo Creek
Adj
W. D. Minton
Robert N. McCorkle
Jacob QO. Saville
Hugh F. Thomas Io
Auguste
Kioma Campbell
Robt
Miss Gabbert
Staunton
D. B. Gabbert
Louise Cleveland
Richmond
Woman's College
Local ads tout remedies from arnica to laxatives
Readers are urged to try Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds and burns. Gorrell's drug store and The Virginia Portland Cement Co announce plant shutdowns and job losses. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted for asthma and cough relief. Druggists warn against substitutes. Other items tout Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil and Hollister Tea for vitality and skin conditions.
Virginia's Death Chair Ready for Business
In a Richmond penitentiary basement the new Virginia death chamber is prepared for executions. The chair, wires, and straps are installed and tested, with a screen to hide the current. Eighteen hundred volts, up to two thousand two hundred, may be used for instantaneous death under the state’s new law.
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Cormer
State Penitentiary
Richmond
Virginia
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold At Local Drug Store
A Harrisville reader endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as relief for constipation and malaria symptoms, noting 25c price at Gortell’s drug store. Separate item reports Augusta Sunday School Association officers elected including Rev D W Bites and W E Skelton among others.
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Dr. King
Augusta Sunday School Association
New Hope
D. W. Bites
W. D. Howe
H- M. Lewis
W. E. Skelton
W. Buckley
H. A. Blease
A. L. Knowles
John H. Taylor
Kidney Remedy Urged to Prevent Disease linkage
If kidney issues arise, Foley's Kidney Remedy should be taken immediately to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay allows disease to advance. K. H. Gorrell, a druggist, cautions timely use. Also notes the death of Martin Williams near Greenville after moving to Boca California two years ago. Burial occurred at Ben. Dean's Regu lats are recommended for constipation as safe laxatives.
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Foley
B. J. Gorrell
Drugglat
Bright
K. H. Gorrell
Martin Williams
Fh. J. Williams
Greenville
Boca
California
E. H. Willliams
Ben
G. D. Letcher
D. Letcher
W. A. Anderson
Bond filed by special commissioner G. D. Letcher
The Rockbridge Circuit Court Clerk’s Office certifies that G. D. Letcher, Special Commissioner, has executed the bond required by law. R. BR, WITT, Deputy Clerk. Sept 28, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockbridge Circuit
G. D. Letcher
R. Br, Witt
Bept
Strong line of low priced garments offered
The notice promises better goods and lower prices due to a new business plan. It says the shop has a stronger stock and cheaper coats, including women’s Kersey coats in black or easter 48 to 52 inches long from $3.09, with children’s coats offered at any price.
Blanket Sale Prices Debut New Fabrics This Season
Local store touts a wide range of cotton wool blends with blankets in white red grey and plaid. Offers woolen and mixed blankets from 1.00 to 210.00 a pair and an Australian blanket 11-4 priced at 2.50 touted as best value yet.
Spreads Offered Cheap Amid High Demand
A local shop advertises crochet spreads in white and color for single or double beds from $1.00, plus Dimity spreads. The seller notes unprecedented sales volumes, concluding spreads are very cheap.
New Stock Decline Delivers Value and Quality
The notice touts a full market price decline and claims the stock offers quality equal to or better than before, emphasizing savings for the buyer. The tone stresses lower cost without sacrificing value.
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Che Gazette
William &. Kennedy
Leximotors
Gn Business
William and Mery, Lex
Ington
Hampden-Sidney, Lex
Charlottes
Ville
Renal
Glasgow News and Personals
McCrum Drug Mo
Lesington
H. L. Gilkerson
Woodlawn Park
Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. G
Lam
Virginia Portland Cement Company
Fordwick
Augusta County
Poley
B. LH. Gorrell
Thomas
Nancy M. Hanson
Hamburg, N.Y
Hollister
B. H. Gorrell
Dean
Lexington Millinery Parlor
Main Street
Jordan Alum Springs Properties
Circuit Court of
Rockbridge Ee
Rockbr Dge Savings Bank
Peyton Campbell Company
Vinginia
Rockbence County
Milboro
Goshen
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Greenlee D. Letcher
WH. A. Anderson
Graham
Graham and Company
Weinbergs
the Style Shop
New Line
Louzianne Coffee
America
the Reily Taylor CO
New Orleans
Warner, Pole & Company
Circuit Court
John H. Clay
Enna Clay
Bila Clay
Teate
Witt
Glasgow & White
School Board of
Natural Bridge District
Fancy Hill
G. W. Efinger
A. Brady
Clark
Bruce
Shenandoah Valley
Business College
Harrisonburg
R. R. Brown
J. W. McClung
Fire and Life Insurance
Moses Brothers
Price
Ang
Moses Bros
First National Bank
Ersources
Lowey Ad Bovesments
Louse, &O
Troe
Gash
Jon Hand
Capital
Myers Hardware Co., Inc
L. G. Jahnke and Company
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