Elkins attacked by old supporters in Mineral county
A scathing arraignment of Senator Stephen B. Elkins, tied to the Davis family and West Virginia machine politics, is recounted by Frank C. Reynolds of Keyser. The piece traces Elkins’s alleged corruption, family influence, and political maneuvers from 1894 to 1904, detailing clashes in Mineral county and the 1900 and 1904 party contests, urging Republicans to purge machine influence.
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Senator Hiking
West Virginia
Frank C. Reynolds
Keyser
Max
Reynolds
Second Congressional District
Sam Mathwwe
Sherman Denham
Obe Petty
Sam Dixon
Stephen B
Republican Party of
Davis
Dnd
Republican Party
Benjamin Harrison
Elkins
Elking
Second
Mineral County
Bixins
Democratic Party
Sam
Alston G. Dayton
Contreva
Elkine
Harrelson
Stephen B. Bikins
Wr. L. Wilson
Henry G. Davis
C&j
Thomas B. Davis
Henry
West Virginia Central Railway
Randolph
Campbell, Wittey
Sturgiss
Pierpont
Mason
Hart
Thomas B Davis
Wever
Co. Davis
House of Delegates
State Senate
Dayton
Tte
Col Davis
Minera County
United States
Hiram Committee
Sena Lor Elkins
Stephen B. Eiking
Col. Davis
McGraw
Judge Dayton
Scott
Col.Davis
Col McGraw
Judge Reynolds
Deer Park
Elkios
Wheeling
Davis Elkins
Charley Schaber
Roosevelt
Charleston
West
B. B. Scott
United States Senate
Wot
M. O. Dawson
Republican State Committee
S. B. Elkins
A Scott
Wa. M. O
Atricklen
Swisher
Gors
Betake
North Pole
New Mexico
Mining Laws Show Political Bosses Tied To Fatal Explosions
The piece accuses Republicans of exaggerating mining inspections while permitting law violations by coal interests led by Bam Dixon. It cites 1906 Parral and Start mine explosions that killed 33 and 86 with single openings, alleges department inaction, firing of one inspector, and governor’s continued influence. It implicates Dixon’s immunity deal with Charleston Mall for machine support.
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Department of Mines
Mark You
Bam Dixon
Fayette County
Parral
Stuart
Parra
Capitol
Dixon
Start
Charleston
Sam Pixon
Charlesees
Charleston Mall
State House
Misleading Republican address distorts Virginia history
The advisory piece misstates state affairs, wrongly claiming Republicans established Weston asylum and built campus wings completed by Democrats. It credits Republicans for the university’s start while Democrats finished it, and assigns the miners hospitals bill to Democrats. The overall aim is to misinform readers.
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Republican Advisory Committee
Weston
Virginia
Republians
McKinney
The Negro Question Riles Gran d Old Monongalia County
In Morgantown at the A M E Church a Negro speaker urged armed resistance and disfranchisement, urging that Jim Crow and oppression fuel a race revolt. The talk drew mixed reactions as community leaders and prominent Black residents, including Blue and Alito Smith, were described with their social standing and roles in church, lodges, and local affairs.
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Morgantown
Jet
A.M. E
Frank Bowmas
Democratic Party
Mayonry
Alito Smith
A Gample of Dawsonism Readings in the State
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a piece titled A Gample of Dawsonism about state politics or culture. The readable portion mentions men in the State Gav the readinst, implying a discussion of Dawsonism or related ideas within a regional context.
Tax disputes over Kanawha County building lease saga
The article questions a property owner’s tax assessment despite leasing the second floor as an armory for 1500 annually while refusing offers on the building and facing claims of tax dodging. It notes land records showing assessment under 1500 and education about the cow tax laws.
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Kanawha County
Louis Bennett Manly Campaign Sees Bold Stance Urged
The piece lauds Louis Bennett for a bold manly gubernatorial campaign opposing negro disenfranchisement and abstaining from Jim Crow policy. It highlights his support for convict labor on roads, free text books in public schools, and efficiency in spending while criticizing rival Glasscock on graft and costs.
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Louis Bennett
Jon
Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Beaper
Capitation Tax and Voting Rights Debate
A fragment discusses the capitation tax and voting qualifications. The Republican state machine opposes a law requiring tax payment to vote, aiming to restrict Black voters, while the Democratic party supports purifying the poll and may back such payment requirements. The text cites party positions and potential impacts on voter eligibility.
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Republican State Machine
Hough
Democratic Party
Tax Ticket Argument on Tax Reforms and Fairness
A critical editorial argues that tax reductions under new laws affect different taxpayers unevenly and that judging a system requires justice and equality, not partisan manipulation. It contends reductions may be temporary and influenced by political interests, urging a principled, uniform approach.
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Itme
Mtd Pt
Dawson
State Tax Commission
Slim
TAX Commission
Ia Alec
Reform Tax Debate Stirs State Legislature
The discussion centers on tax policy and government expenditures. Advocates argue taxes should align with needed programs, while opponents say current outlays grew under Republican control. The report notes the push for a Tax Commission to review rates and related laws, with focus on reducing excess spending and improving fiscal restraint.
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Umita
Republican Party
White
Thuytt
Democratic Party
Eileneil
Tate
A Pleasing Sight in Parkersburg Dispatch Fragment
Fragmentary text from the Parkersburg Dispatch mentions dates in July through September and a self association. It discusses a spout, a house, and a mixtery of will, with unclear context and no clear events or people to identify.
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Parkersvurg
Leftover figures reveal party fund spending contrasts
The readable fragments show a Republican senate contending a $2000 contingent fund while the House, with around three thousand members, allocated $20,623 for attachments. Democratic party costs from 1892 are cited, including $427 per day for card members, indicating skewed spending patterns.
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Senate
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Frank Reynolds
Grand Old Monongalia CO
Louis Bennetts
MANLY
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