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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
4
The Morgantown Republican salutes the West Virginia GOP gains with a slate listing Hubbard for Congress and Gore, Cofrman, Morris, Bartlett, Brot her, Pigott, and Fittro for various county offices. The paper champions Republican loyalty and promotes party doctrine amid county political tension.
The article condemns Democratic leaders in Mosongalia county for duplicity over prohibition, arguing their platform and nominee choices reveal a pro liquor bias. It contrasts this with Republican support for workers rights and union organization, and notes practical political implications in West Virginia elections.
The article contrasts Republican and Democratic state planks on proposing a constitutional liquor ban. Republicans pledge to push a resolution via the legislature for a people vote, while Democrats offer hedged support, implying action only if petitioned. It also notes Clarksburg industrial growth with new plants and expanded facilities, boosting employment.
Editors compare party road ideas after reading the Republican plank praising a broad road program. The Democratic platform, as summarized, prompts questions about its stance on good roads and public works amid editorial commentary.
The piece accuses the Democratic state convention in Charleston of cowardice for not addressing immigration in its platform while praising the Republican stance vowing to curb undesirable immigrants. It argues Col. John McGraw can influence national delegate selection and accuses Democrats of attempting to win Black votes by manipulation, warning of bondage if they gain power.
The narrative argues Adam Litter as organized labor’s governor candidate faced Democratic cruelty. They refused nomination for governor and later placated him in a lower office, while labor berserkers claim Bryan can win Ohio and Indiana. A note on Swisher and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup ends the fragment.
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