Political chatter and 1908 campaign currents in West Virginia
A lengthy digest cites Governor Johnson as a strong presidential prospect, notes Taft's delegate support and Roosevelt third-term chatter, and critiques Roosevelt’s navy stance. It reports Berks County delegate results for Swisher over Scherr, discusses the Fairmont Coal Company and a murder incident, and outlines upcoming Democratic conventions and Bryan versus Johnson considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Coal Company
West Virginia
Swisher
Scherr
Tite
United States Senate
Aldrich
House of Representatives
J. P. Morgan
Louis Bennett Emerges As West Virginia Governor Candidate
A portrait of Louis Bennett of Weston accompanies a public note praising his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor of West Virginia. The piece highlights his birth in 1849, Confederate navy service, UVA law degree, prior service as Speaker of the House of Delegates, and broad support across Democratic factions, framing him as an ideal, unifying, well qualified leader with a proven record and deep state ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bennett
Weston
West Virginia
Bennett
Jonathan M. Bennett
Virginias
Margaret Jackson
Stonewall Jackson
University of Virginia
House of Delegates
Lewis County
Po Cabal Ur
Himelf
Monroe Watchman
Iotas
Buch
Wheeling Register
Parkersburg
Wheeling
State Auditor Scherr assaulted in Clarksburg hotel
West Virginia State Auditor Arnold O. Scherr, candidate for governor, was severely beaten Thursday night at the Waldo Hotel in Clarksburg by Frank Shuttleworth, chief detective of the Fairmont Goal Company. Shuttleworth fled and eluded arrest. Scherr remains badly injured. The report includes unrelated testimonial about DeWitt's Kidney Pills sold by Hills Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold O. Scherr
West Virginia
Waldo
Clarksburg
Frank Shuttleworth
Fairmont Goal Company
Scherr
Shuttleworth
John Biba
Vining
DeWitt
Hills Pharmacy
Martinsburg Liquor Case Arrest Of Mary Kii
Mrs Mary Kii a Slay woman was arrested last week charged with selling liquor illegally to laborers at the stone quarries near Martinsburg. She was sent to Parkersburg jail to answer to the United States Court. Senator Tillman of South Carolina called for Europe last Saturday with her to restore his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kii
Martinsburg
Parkersburg
United States
Tillman
South Carolina
Europe
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and West Virginia Public Building Funds
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable cases and testimonials for F. J. Cheney & Co. It also notes West Virginia allocating funds for public buildings in Morgantown Point Pleasant Charleston Wheeling Fairmont Bluefield Parkersburg and Huntington with various amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Renee
F. J. Cheney
Watprxa
Kurxan & Marvin
Druceists
Hull
West Virginia
Morgantown
Point Pleasant
Charleston
Wheeling
Fairmonts
Bluefield
Parkersburg
Huntington
Democratic landslide elects Kean mayor in Cumberland Md
The Democrats of Cumberland Maryland routed the Republicans at the city election on Monday electing George A Kean mayor by a 500 vote majority and securing a majority of the councilmen. The same issue mentions Dr Kings New Life Pills with a Hill's drugstore refund promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Hill
Cumberland
George A. Kean
Senatorial battle shows rigged Berkeley convention
In Berkeley Martinsburg factions clash over delegate seating for the fifteenth district. McIntire forces claim 40 votes to win, backed by a mass meeting and manipulated rules. Campbell supporters walk out, form rival convention, while authorities plan an executive committee review. Also reports a Marion county preacher fatally wounds his wife during a revival aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A . McIntire
Morgan County
State Senate
William Campbell
Melntire
Senatoriel Committee
Barkelay County
Martinsburg
Berkeley
McIntire
Campbell
Berkeley County
Hannia
Peyton R. Harrison
John T. Janney
Bouses
F. Vernon Aler
Aler
Martin
G. W. Kump
Hampshire
Kamp
Campbell Forces
Wright Denny
Denny
Kump
Barr
Court House
Jand
J. W. Dodd
J. Sloan | Kuykendall
Hampshire County
Jefferson
Kuykendall
Berkeley Hotel
H. O. Marten
Jefferson County
James Hamill
Base Executive Committee
S. A. Veilman
Marion County
W. Va
Coffman Ras
Rosstown
Fairmont
Chronic Constipation Cured With Foley Urino Laxative
An advert claims Foley’s Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels. It promises no nausea or griping and notes availability at Hills Pharmacy. Also mentions a kidney and bladder remedy and a urine therapy third party, with promotional tone and quick health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bstitutes
Hills Pharmacy
Bright
National cemetery visit and local events sequence recounted
The article describes a Sunday incident with a vehicle near the Sharpe barge and a horse, plus civic notices about bands, an ice cream parlor opening, travel to Washington, and preparations for a decoration day at the national cemetery by John P. Smith and students. It notes Rev B R Carnahan preaching, residents visiting relatives, farm crop replanting, and school officials planning another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cemetery
Presid Cola
Boostpuro
Mapleville
Allen Potenberger
Otto Pottenberger
Hagers Town
Wm. J. Highberger
Waa
T. Highbarger
Mayfield
W. Va
Alstera
L. Mongan
Fred Moss
Washington
Attletum National Cemetery
B. R. Carnahan
Reform
Myarsville
Frederick Counts
David Heasies
Mra
Wim. B. Haker
Westerville
Ohio
DeLausey Bees
Bloody Lane
C. W. Artomne
T. L. Stine
Trego
Benner
Samuel Show
Hagerstown
John ©. Hulinger
Julie Show
Johnstown
Milton
20Th, New York Regiment
J. ¥. Davin
Notice of trespass hogs at large in Uvilla area
Three black hogs have been breaking into premises for two weeks and need penning. The notice states the hogs were penned up after payment for this notice. Edward Lutdan, May 21, 190-aw, Uvilla, W. Ya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encessary
Edward Lutdan
Uvilla
W. Ya
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Shepherdstotn Register
L, Snyder
Sumaervstows
Tevaspay
Joan Ruski
Douness
Bryan
Wsi
Schaber
Johnson
Congress
Prusipant Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Charles W. Swisher
Martineburg
Taft
Chicago
Congressional
W. A. Whitcomb
International Paper Company
Mr. Whitcomb
Denver
Minnesota
New Orleans
Scott
Ste
Preacher
Shepherdstown Markets
Paine
Mall Mote
Pis
Mother Gray Co
Leiter, X
Allen
LeRoy
Elkins
Reneat Sanrserae
Upsburg News
A. V. Polack’s
Washington Street
Lacust Panis
Carly
Wiltobire
Mertinsburg
Belt
Brandon
C.J. Roberts
P. C. Bardane
Mr. Caton
Alter Caton
Connian
Coe Ed
Ventarm
Ame
W. Hood & Sons, I Seedemen
Richmond, VA
House of Thompson & Thompson
Thompson & Thompson
the Hustlers
Queen ST
W, VA
G. H. McKee
Howe Martinsburg
W Va
Emice
Compus
W.va
Pp. S
Vehicle Company
Race Street
Martinsburg, W. VA
Saual Sale
Dallyane
Poland
Yatew
Taylor Powell
Aetthetlen
Adin
Waldt
Geld
Adimileleirabor
Ponsie Et Canary
B. S. Pendleton
Nation Department
Pendleton
Ahzabeth Link
Hareby
Mab
Heying
J. J. Lyne
Lyne & Daniel
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va
Iperdoren
MO. H. Sch Schoppert
Lewie Laces Farm
Shephertetoens
eTee
Buckion
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