West Virginia Campaign Foes Exposed as Deceivers
A reader describes alleged Republican manipulation in Preston, Lewis, Gilmer, and Brattan counties with accusations of ejectment suits and paid hirelings. The piece claims Democratic tactics spread falsehoods and urges voters to beware. It mentions Bennett funding ejectment actions and notes David Smith's railroad background and past support from workers.
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Damocrarie
Preston
Glasscock
Anan
Elkins
Labor
Bennett
Lewis
Gilmer
Branton
West Virginia
McGraw
Neal
Milwaukee Brewers
Huntington Date Inc
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
David Smith
Cabell-Lincoln
Waltom
Huntington Advertiser
Demi
Smith
State Senate
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
House of Delegates
Democratic Party
Hoss McGraw
The
Democrate
Parkersburg
William McKinley Remembered As Civilizer And Uplifter
An Evening Echo notes McKinley’s enduring claim to gratitude from countrymen for shielding the nation from abuse and contumely, while advancing unity and progress through policy and leadership. The missive frames him as a guiding figure during troubled times.
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William McKinley
Fragmented OCR Political Note from 19th Century Election Dispatch
Fragmented report describes Democratic and Republican factions in a state race with mentions of committees, attempts to influence voters, and references to campaigns around Bryan Fleming and local political actions near a central railroad. The text is garbled with several proper names obscured.
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Fubar
Charkaiiirg
Snforde
Alsboukh
Muse
Tess Moaninglens
Fut
Democratic Campaign Attacks Target Glasscock Use of Spite
In Wheeling a large Carroll club crowd heard Bennett McGraw defend William Glasscock against Democratic attempts to smear him. The speaker claimed Glasscock’s life and career refute the opposition’s claims while asserting a duty to govern by personal judgment. The discourse tied John T. McGraw and George Neal to party strategies and reform alliances.
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Bennett McGraw
Stan
William B. Glasscock
Rikine
Glasscock
Carroll Club
West Virginia Democratic Faction Fights McGrawism and Disfranchisement
The piece critiques the Mac Corkle and McGraw factions in West Virginia politics. It describes attacks on Bennett and Littlepage, notes the race issue in the party platform, and warns that a disfranchisement plank targets both black and white voters and conflicts with the U.S. Constitution. It cites William E. Glasscock and Republican critics as opposing such tactics.
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Bennett
McGraw
Iq Neal
Adnao Littlepage
Colt
Carr
Charles W. Osenton
StaeCorkle-Chirton
Democratic State Committee
Parkersburg
Parkersburg For the Purpose of Organizing Last Max
Mae- Corkle
Bryne
West Virginia
United States
William E. Glasscock
Political rhetoric and party realignment debate in West Virginia
Representative Leake brands Bryan era Populist influence as harming the Democratic party and vows to back Taft. He says he won’t run on Bryan’s platform and offers stump services to the Republican committee. Glasscock accuses Bennett of misrepresenting facts as Democratic rhetoric grows tiresome. The piece critiques campaign misinformation and notes rising Republican strength in West Virginia.
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Leake
Bryan
Democratic Party
Fnally
Texard
Congress
Leulke
Quysilfon
Taft
Republican Natiorial Committee
William HE. Glasscock
Louis Bennett
Bennett
Cnim
West Virginia
Saturday Night Only Sale of Brussels Raz 9x12
A Saturday night sale offers an 9 by 12 Brussels Raz at 12.98 with a special assortment of new designs. Limited to the event, buyers are urged to choose from the select items available for one night only.
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Brussels
Salem Sheets at sale price of 49c per sheet
Advertises 81x90 extra large sheets for double beds at 49c each. Vouches for quality with bold claim they are among the best and urges readers to stock up. Also offers 26c per sheet figure and encourages not to miss the supply.
Bryanite Rhetoric Echoes in Political Clubs
A critical transcript highlights Bryan supporters likening opposition to a megaphone like howl at Republican meetings. The piece mocks Democratic charges of extravagance, cites trial by jury defense as odd, and attacks newspaper affidavits while recalling 1890 and 1900 campaign sentiments.
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Bryan
Littorine Zonerati
Klong
Mr. Bryan
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