Jos Bryan Named Candidate for Henrico Constitutional Convention
Henrico county supporters urge Jos Bryan of the Richmond Times to run for the Constitutional Convention. They praise his conservative, braving nature and expect him to help frame a creditable, acceptable constitution for the region. Local opinion also questions using official influence to sway governor nominee Swanson.
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Henrico County
Jos. Bryan
Richmond Times
Bryan
Daniel
Martin
Swanson
Grand Jury Straw Poll in Lynchburg Gov race
The Lynchburg session of the United Court States polled the grand jury on gubernatorial candidates. Echole Montague and Swancon received 3, 20, and 0 votes respectively, reflecting a wind of opinion from about twenty counties though only a symbolic result.
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Montague
Swancon
Craig County Candidate Spars With McClung Over Craig Status
The New Castle Record criticizes M G McClung's Constitutional Convention bid, arguing Craig county residents are overlooked and not to be belittled. The piece warns candidates who disparage Craig risk political trouble when seeking votes in the county.
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M. G. McClung
Roanoke Times
McClane
Craig County
Craig
McClung
J. S. Persinger
D.O. Shanksk
Judge Wellford's seat blocks eligible Convention membership
Norfolk Ledger argues Judge B. Wellford of Richmond is right that hisCircuit bench seat bars him fromConstitutional Convention candidacy under the current charter. The paper notes current law forbids office-holders from holding another post and warns against altering rules to admit him, also suggesting Judge Blair would face similar disqualification.
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Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Norfolk Ledger
Blair
Dry Montgomery County Faces Illicit Liquor Prosecutions
Montgomery County, known as dry, struggles with illegal liquor sellers. Square James T. Miller pressed several cases last week. two Friday actions resulted in $100 fines. Commonwealth’s attorney R I Roop and William H Calhoun led the case. defense was by Moore and Harless who vow to stop defending violations of local option laws, a stance praised by citizens.
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William H. Calhoun
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Harless
Calls for Thorough Revision of State Constitution
The State orders a complete rewrite of the draft constitution to address defects left by amendments. It warns against turning constitutions into codes and urges focus on fundamental principles while listing judiciary reorganization and suffrage as key topics.
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Judiciary Department
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Atlantic Monthly
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Thad Stevens
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