Temperance fight brewing in Southwest Virginia
A Richmond letter reports strong opposition to the State Corporation Commission decision on Roanoke liquor cases. Dry communities may push for a statewide vote to ban liquor, challenging local self rule. Anti-Saloon forces, church groups, and a strengthened League prepare for a possible special election after the next General Assembly convenes. The fight is expected to be vigorous across Roanoke Lynchburg and Norfolk communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Great Southwest
State Corporation Commission
Roanoke
Commonwealth
Southwest
Express
League
Lynchburg
Norfolk
House of Delegates
Chhosen
Prosperity’s War Wagon Flies High
A collage of quotes from newspapers satirically weighing slogans and politics. References span the Atlanta Constitution Cleveland Leader Indianapolis News St Joseph News-Press Atlanta Journal Albany Herald Montgomery Advertiser Washington Herald and The Commoner. It contrasts prosperity praise with critiques of wealth and stocks in Roosevelt era rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Missouri
Star
Cleveland Leader
Indianapolis News
St. Joseph News-Press
Philippines
Atlanta Journal
Albany Herald
Adam
Montgomery Advertiser
Washington Herald
Ben Davis
Roosevelt
No man be deceived by profiteering politics
A partisan op-ed derides lawless corporations protected industries and pirates of finance as sources of campaign funding for the GOP. It claims a recurring pattern of corruption, noting political manipulation and public distrust, with a cynical view of wealth and power shaping elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates of Finance
Norfolk Virginian- Pilot
Swanson to second Bryan at Denver nominating speech
Governor Claude A. Swanson of Virginia accepted Colonel Bryan's invitation to second the nomination of William Jennings Bryan in Denver. He called the offer a Virginia compliment, ending rumors of estrangement, and will depart Richmond July 2 with the Virginia delegation including Senators Daniel and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
William Jennings Bryan
Denver
Ryan
Bryan
Swansen
Richtrand
Daniel, Martin
Major Tester
Windom Tibesyer
Nebraska’s W E Andrews hailed as a leading congressman
The piece praises Hon W E Andrews of Nebraska as a standout in the 54th Congress, noting his prior role as Vice President of Ionea College and his strong reputation as a public ethics promoter and eloquent orator. It highlights the caliber of western state lawmakers and mentions Peruna in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Andrews
Nebraska
National Congress
Great Western
Inorg
Mon. W. Bewes
Llastinins
Mon. Andrews
Ionea College
Quips on law, animals, and public life in a mixed column
A varied article combines injunctions for peace, animal care methods from Holland to Russia, and opinions on conventions. It notes Edison sleep myths, Italy’s criminologist remark, and shifts to humorous observations on lawyers, farmers, and a Georgia delegate in Chicago. Also lists 75 Angora goats for sale.
Peruna endorsed by lawmakers and locals as cure for catarrh
Hon W F Andrews praises Peruna as a healthy tonic and remedy for catarrh in all forms. Tinsmas Cale of Alaska, with Washington address at Ninth Street NW, backs Peruna for coughs and colds. Rep Cale also recommends Peruna, noting its efficacy. Rep C Slemp of Virginia testifies to Peruna’s invigorating tonic and permanent cure for catarrh. Rose Craig of Fork Vale Tennessee explains Peruna cured his two year head catarrh after losing hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
W. FE. Andrews
Tinsmas Cale
Alaska
Pacific Slope
Washington
Miz Ninth Street
NS. W
Washington, D.C
Cale
C. Slemp
Virginia
Mix Stony Gap
Lean
Perena
Rose Craig
Fork Vale
Tenn
Perona
Roanoke Salem Car Service Announces Special Rates
Roanoke Railway and Electric Co announces Sunday car service between Roanoke and Salem. First car from Roanoke departs from 29 Campbell Avenue with Salem cars starting at Salem Avenue and Jefferson Street. Reduced round trip and ten trip tickets offered. single fare 15 cents, Sunday fare 10 cents cash. tickets available at Roanoke General Office and W. W. Dillard's Drug Store Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Salem Avenue
Jefferson Street
Roanoke
Vinton
Campbell Avenue
W. WU. Dillard
Salerm
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Temperance Fight
Washington Star
Swanson
Congress
U.S
Peruna
Holland
Japan
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas Edison
Lomberoso
Italy
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Frien
Georgia
Texas
M. G. McClung
Waterhouse
Kneip
Knox
Regal
BUSH
Hancock
Airheart-Kirk Clothing CO
Radford
Chas.w. Sanders
Agency AT
W. T. Younger
Matt
Dietenruin
M. Devore
Raves Meek
W. Vaerie
HD. Meili
Clarksburg
Paice
Drnariss
Sean Tin Rudy
Lancaster
Miembo
W.T. Younger
Oruggis
Water Street
S. R. Andersen
Tirginta
Ctrccip Corin
Mennoke Hardware Company
Toe
Thomas Powell
Assim Pysit
Patil
Thonas Powell
Virwtain
Salem Times-Register and Sentinel
Courthosae
Teste
Chas
D. Denit
Ronkatson
Tall, Woods
Agesoin
the Implement Co
East Main St
Richmond, Virginia
W. Crimp
A.B. Campbell
General Merchandise
South Broad Street
Sheen
A. Bowman's
Salem Ave
NEW Norfolk and Western RY
Baed
Cran
Pullman
Welch
Pulltawn Life
Columbus
Golan
Zprov
Pulleoaa Stone
Cumbus
Cinciona
Agers
Welch Fe
Bristol
Pullman Sleeper
Knoxvi Toree
Itadio
Dinefeld
Intermedite
Bluefel
Norton
Pocahontas
Connecta
New York
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
Hounokeom
Richimond
Lo.m
Washington and Chattanooga
Cushburg
Baltimore
M. F. Bragg
W. 2D. Evi
Salon Founder and
Machine Works
G. B. Hurt, Deaalen IN
Baranne
Main Street
Salem, VA
Sheldon Nowman
Main St
Court House
Roanoke County
Roanoke City
Court of Appeals of
United States
J . Mouts
Attorney AT Law
Court House Square
Itonnoke
Court of Appeals
D. Logan
Farners National Lank Building
United States District Court
Court of Appeals of Virginian
Mecclung
McClung
Olce
Lem
Courthouse Square
Omce
Wate
Reutten & Clay Buildinge
W.E. Renalds
Obi
Krowrz
Farmers National Bank
Petersburg
Critz
Colorado
Persinger
D.C. Shanks
R.W. Kimo
Wassington
Ninth Street
United States Patent Office
Washington, D. Cc
Roanoke Railway & Electric Compy
Roanoke-Salem
Pp. M
Main Street Terminal
A. M
H. Denit
Roanoke Foundry and Machine Company
Roanoke Vimginia
Salem Heating Company
Satewm
G. T. Kern
Salem, Virginia
Parker
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