Election November 8 1008 National Ticket and State Platform
The Republican platform at Charleston endorses Taft and Sherman for national offices and outlines state positions. It promises local option on alcohol, a constitutional amendment subject to voter approval, and wage fairness tied to employer duties. It supports a national bureau for mine safety and immigration issues while backing direct primary elections.
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Charleston i
Willam H. Taft
James 5. Sherman
West Virginia
Anor
Freeman
West Virginia Republicans rally around Scherr ticket despite splits
The Huntington Herald reports a strong Republican showing for the Scherr slate amid intra party feuds in West Virginia. It notes some delegates repudiating the Charleston rump convention while praising loyalists who backed the regular ticket. It critiques Auditor Scherr’s actions and analyzes Auditor Harmer’s departure to a rival group, urging unity and continued party progress.
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Scherr
Volters
Charleston
Thomas ©. Miller
John T. ‘Harris
James K. Hall
A. R. Stallings
Stallings
Scherr Ucket
Snodgrass
Huntington Herald
West Virginia
Attwas & Ote
Republican Party
Webster Delegation Backs Swisher After Scherr Bolting
Webster county Republicans at the state convention praised the mass convention’s guidance and voted for Arnold C. Scherr for governor. With Scherr’s faction bolting, the Webster delegation pledged support for Swisher, affirming they are loyal Republicans and will stand by the party candidate to the election day.
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Webster
Loyal
Webster County
Charleston
Arnold C. Scherr
Scherr
Swisher
Deeds Recorded In Monticello And City Additions
Deeds recorded show Osman E. Swartz as special commissioner for J. R. Adams et al transferring three lots in Monticello addition ally to W. G. Kester. William P. Wilson sells one half of a total to Robert D. Wilson Jr. and Robert D. Wilson Jr. sells one half of a total to William P. Wilson on Jackson Street. Clarksburg Supply Co. transfers one lot in Glen Elk to Elizabeth Bell. James W. Duncan transfers one half of a lot in the Stuart addition to the city to C. B. Propst.
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Osman E. Swartz
J. R. Adams
W. G. Kester
Monticello
William P. Wilson
Robert D. Wilson, Jr
Tot
Jackson Street
Clarksburg Supply Co
Elizabeth Bell
Glen Elk
James W. Duncan
C. B. Propst
Stuart Addition
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National Ticket
William H. Taft
Ohio
James 4. Sherman
New York
Charles W. Swisher
Marion County
Stuart F. Reed
Harrison County
Sch. M. P
Congressional
Congress
William P. Hubbard
Obilo County
House of Delegates
Charles M. Hart
Marcus L. Riblett
Howard M. Gore
Wade Coffman
Will E. Morris
J.B. Bartlett
John B. Strother
Ernest L. Pigott
Charles C. Fittro
Jawa ix
Virginia
Democratic Party
Maryer
W. Harmer
Bhmdelt
Farmer
Harmer
Wood
Lynch
Mr.Harmer
Renee
Clarksburg
India
Notige
Lonsdale
Hope
Clarkeburg
Bale Price Die
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust
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