West Virginia Republican Ticket Named at Charleston
The Huntington Dispatch reports the Charleston convention selected the Republican state ticket led by Governor Swisher and Secretary Reed. Charles Swisher is praised as governor nominee. Stuart Reed as secretary of state, with Darst for auditor, Conley attorney general, Shawkey schools chief, Long treasurer, and Miller, Williams, and Hart as other judges and delegates. The piece lauds the ticket as young, strong, and ready, predicting a large Republican plurality.
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Marion County
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Party of Progress
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Clark May
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E. L. Long
Tyler County
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McDowell County
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St. Marys
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Stuart Reed
Darat
Shawkey
West Virginia Republicans rally behind ticket and leaders
The convention endorses William G. Conley for state auditor and B. L. Long for state treasurer, with Thomas C. Miller backing M. P. Shawkey. It lauds Shawkey as an educator and pledges strong GOP unity under Hitchcock as national chair. The piece stresses confidence in Republican gains and organized campaign strength for November.
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William G. Conley
Thomas C. Miller
M. P. Shawkey
Dr. Miller
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Shawkey
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D. Miller
West Virginia
B. L. Long
McDowell County
Selection of Mathews for state Republican chairmanship
The article praises Sam Mathews from Cabell County as a superior political mind fit to lead the Republican State Committee. It highlights his long experience, familiarity with party leaders and voters, and past service in Auditor Scherr’s office and as state bank examiner. It argues Swisher’s support and predicts Mathews will guide the campaign masterfully.
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Republican National Committee
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Parkersburg Post Office Becomes State Supplies Base
Postmaster F S Smith received notice that the Parkersburg office will serve as the base for state postal supplies including postal cards and stamped envelopes. The department designated this role for the local office.
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