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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary notes suggest Taft backed a moderate pension measure costing around 15 million dollars while Roosevelt opposed the aligned plan. The pension bill faced scrutiny in the pension committee and did not reach the House for reporting.
A garbled regional report notes Taft’s calm campaign persona despite strong opposition. Voter counts show 629,529 ballots for Taft in one primary, while Roosevelt trails with about 300,000 in that state. Lewis county court earmarks funds for road work aiding access to Weston and nearby towns.
An article argues insect parasites spread disease and that poverty and uncleanliness worsen infestation. It cites bedbugs, fleas, mosquitoes, and bugs as frequent disease conveyors and urges health authorities to aggressively eradicate them.
The text accuses President Tette of misrepresenting his stance on pensions for Givi war veterans during the campaign. It mentions Representative Cirus Sailoway of New Hampshire as a recurring figure in the discourse.
A Parkerabarge Dieputoh-News analysis argues brevity wins in ads. It urges concrete facts over empty slogans and cites a northern city flood of circulars omitting prices. Readers lack time for verbose copy and will ignore vague claims.
Champ of Elks Garden West Virginia was killed while attempting to board a freight train at West Virginia Junction. Both legs were severed near the body. He was en route to Harrison, West Virginia, with companions who also tried to board the train.
Fragmented OCR reads about lodge activities with names Soli tary ma, H Premoso, Harvay W, M Bartlett, and Tussday visiting from Afeallawbrook. Mentions of routine talks on lodge work and good of the order appear with unclear details and misspelled locations.
George A. Lattelin declares candidacy for Congress from the First Congressional District of West Virginia. He states the decision of Republican voters at the state primaries to be held June 1922.
A 1912 Republican primary filing from Harrison County lists G Koller and Elston as candidates with formal nomination steps described. The document records appointment of party officers and mentions a lawful oath and duties for the office sought.
An item from 1912 shows candidates ALB R. CAMPBELL and JAMES 5 GRIFFIN seeking the Republican nomination for Harrison County Commissioner and Tanta candidate for the Republican ticket. They promise a fair and honest canvass across the district for the June 4 primary. John J. Sturm notes opposition to the primary process and solicits party votes.
We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Dr. H. D. Halfleld of Eekman McDowell county for Governor, subject to the Republican Primary Election to be held on June 4 1912.
Candidate seeks Republican nomination for West Virginia Senate in the 12th district to be decided by voters in the June 4, 1912 primary. petition filed from Weston W Va dated April 1 1916 by Segage Winter.
Beckley West Virginia April 13 1912 A A Lolly announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for attorney general subject to the June 4 1912 primary election.
Multiple candidate notices announce bids for judgeships in Harrison and Lewis counties. Charles W. Lynch Haymond Maxwell and Will B. Morris urge Republican voters to participate in the June primary to select nominees for Circuit Court and Criminal Court positions.
Roy E. Parrish announces for the House of Delegates from Harrison County subject to the Republican primary. John W. Carpenter of Salem is also a candidate, with filings on April 14, 1918, for the June 4, 1912 primary election process.
Candidate L Davisson announces bid for sheriff in Harrison County, subject to the June 4, 1912 Republican primary. He pledges a fair, honest campaign and a vigorous effort if nominated and elected.
Announcement of candidacy for the office of county surveyor with Republican primary voters to be held in June 1912. Names HL Arthur Hinze and Cuthbert A Osborn appear as candidates in this local political notice.
A flood of notices from candidates across Clark and Coal districts declare runs for Justice of the Peace in Harrison County. Each entry states submission to the Republican primary on June 4 in 1912 or 1915 with names such as WILLIAM POST, GORDON, McKINLEY, NICEWARNER, and KIDD among others.
The candidate states intent to seek the Republican primary nomination for constable of the Sardis district in Harrison County. The filing appears from Wallace West Virginia in advance of the June 1913 primary.
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