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Newspaper
Salem Times Register And Sentinel
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
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Roanoke hosts Virginia Democrats as salem debates dog control on streets. Mayors and councilmen defeated in Tuesday ballots retire with civic thanks while Republican politics face harsh taft campaign critique. New details hinge on Taft Roosevelt contest and national committee decisions.
The State Corporation Commission decisions on Roanoke liquor cases will be appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeals. Marion plans to press the case with attorney Buckhanan while Saltville Radford and Glade Springs enforced dry ordinances ban deliveries by common carriers. The commission allowed express carriers to receive liquors for shipment into dry towns but prohibited manufacturers from sending liquor into dry communities.
Offer of 25 shares of capital stock in a no coal company opening in the Pocahontas field West Virginia. Good chance to buy on the ground floor. Address B.1 this office. June 11, 1908 edition.
The Virginia State Democratic Convention in Roanoke faces instruction on whether the delegation to Denver should be pledged to William Jennings Bryan. Of 805 delegates, 300 are instructed to push Bryan while 500 are unpledged, with likely leanings toward Bryan. The outcome favors either a unit pledge or divided instruction, depending on votes.
Washington reports confirm President Roosevelt plans to sail with his son Kermit from New York to Cairo in April 1900 for a year long big game hunt in Africa. The White House had previously denied definite departure plans but now says arrangements are being made post March fourth.
A Roanoke College commencement address traces the rise of individualism from ancient systems through the Teutonic barbarians to modern democracy. It emphasizes the role of the Protestant Reformation, Renaissance thought, and the Civil War era in empowering the individual, with a call for graduates to pursue truth, endure struggle, and maintain independence of thought.
A large audience attended commencement exercises presided by President Morehead. Six graduates spoke on topics including educational tendencies defense juvenile court reform the laymen movement new physics and political principles, all praised for careful preparation and clear reasoning.
President Morehead awarded Bachelor of Arts to 22 named 1905 graduates from Virginia and nearby states in Roanoke, Winchester, Salem, and other towns. Master of Arts granted in course to Benjamin Alphonso Copenhaver. in absentia to Caldwell, Leslie, and Reese. Doctor of Divinity to Rev. George S. Bowers. Also issued A B and A M certificates, and proficiency certificates in bookkeeping, shorthand and typewriting to numerous Salem area students.
The Junior prize scholarship in English went to John Samuel Bherertz of Roanoke. The trustees medal in Mathematics was won by Wilbur Earl Mann of Cumberland. The Faculty medal in Greek went to Frank Alphonso Reid of Oriskany. The literary societies medal in oratory, contested Monday night, was awarded to Peter Saul Jr. of Salem. Distinctions were awarded to several students.
Pleasant D Brown of Salisbury North Carolina Carrie Pillow Brown of Salem Virginia Osie May Buck Rural Retreat Virginia Margaret Jameson Frantz Salem Sallie Logan Salem Virginia Margaret Jameson McCauley Salem Virginia Theophilus Shickel Painter Salem Frank Alphonso Reid Oriskany Virginia Mont Rogers Reid Oriskany Virginia Price Rawlins Reid Oriskany Virginia John Samuel Sherertz Roanoke Virginia George Morris Smith Strasburg Elbert Vaughan Wille Chamblissburg Virginia
A list of individuals with their hometowns in Virginia and surrounding states is provided. Names include Martha D Adams Roanoke William B Brown Enochville Grace H Cheatham Salem Thomas L Cline Culpeper and others across Salem Roanoke Martinsburg Meyersville Woodstock Carmel and nearby communities.
The Board of Trustees elected two new men Rev A D R Hancher of Staunton VA and Ivan V Youer of Salem to join the college. Dr H T Hildreth expected to return next session as faculty. B Paul Manon elected five year instructor and element professor of Greek. Three teaching fellowships founded and a general building plan approved. President Morehead praised progress and Christian education mission. Faculty reception held in the library.
In Roanoke the largest Democratic gathering in Virginia is in session with expectations of harmony and strong endorsement for William Jennings Bryan for the Presidency. Delegates-at-large are likely to be Senators Daniel and Martin Governor Swanson and ex Governor Tyler. R E Byrd presided over the temporary organization with a noted speech. Congressman E W Saunders of Franklin will be the permanent chairman.
A Washington specialty reports growing indications that Cortelyou will be advanced by Roosevelt and Taft forces as their vice presidential candidate. Cortelyou declines to discuss the matter, noting New York Governor Hughes is a potential presidential contender in the same field.
A compact listing of household and hardware items offered for trade or sale including paints all grades Pickles half price Toilet Paper Rice Salt Starch sodas spices Allspice Cloves Ginger Pepper Nutmegs tinware buckets coffee pots coal hods cups dinner pails dippers high pans bread pans tying pans galvanized pails tubs measures milk strainers oil cans pie plates sieves sprinklers wash boilers pans vinegar wooden ware wash boards clothes pins cedar churns coffee mills and brew yeast.
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