West Virginia Republicans Predict Big Victory in State
Republican leaders in West Virginia forecast Glasscock to win governor by about 20 000 votes and Taft to sweep the state with a larger margin. Chairman Samuel V Matthews cites reports from county committees and reliable sources statewide confirming the outlook and urging continued campaign efforts until polls close.
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Samuel V. Matthews
Tate
Mathews
Hie
West Virginia
Matthews
Gingscock
Taft
Qwatle
Sme
Stiv c
Cumgaten
Sgi
Sherman
Glasscock
Parade Likely Draws Big Turnout for Saturday Night Demonstration
Local committees under the Tart Republican faction organize a city parade Saturday night featuring interurban cars, bands, banners, and crowds of people marching through the principal streets. The event aims to showcase various industries and community groups with planned processions and public participation.
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Tarta Republican
Nadine
Eni
Mysterious Death of Frank Meldrum At Tall Gate Near Pennsboro
In Rivchie county a pursuing investigation follows the discovery of Frank Meldrum's bruised body near Tall Gate. Prosecuting Attorney Hobbs signals arrests soon as sensational details surface involving the Hickman family and a missing door incident linked to Meldrum. Surviving widow and child are noted, while relatives withhold statements amid the probe.
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Pennshoro
Frank Meldrum
Tall Gate
Pennsboro
Rivchie County
Holbs
Meldrim
Toll Gate
Parkers ‘Pure
Bradford
Daughter
Hobbs
Wigor
Meldrum
Miss Hickman
Edward Hickman
Hickman
Tiny
Moate
Auso
Ralph Thekman
Five Presidential Candidate Kera Tours Regions
The candidate continued a campaign tour visiting Bluffton Warsaw and Goshen. He spoke to crowds at multiple stops while outlining policy and urging support.
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Kera
Bulana
Ans Srovides Stiecches
Bluffton Warsaw
Goshen
Emkleert
Harbert Company Farm Output Declines in Salem Fork Area
In Tenmile district on Salem Fork the Harbert Company farm near The Tesac Forbert area shows poor production through the fifth sand. Officials indicate it will not be a profitable producer this season.
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Salem Fork
Tenmlle
Thia County
Harbert
Tesac Forbert
Ofdeso
Died in Runaway Crash Near Winchester
Shafer, secretary of the Sue Sunday School Association, died at St John Hospital Lexington after a runaway wreck. His companion Miss Bowden was injured. Earlier, warnings were issued by Chairman S W Matthews about attempts to bribe election officers in the campaign.
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Willim Shafer
Wheeline
Sue Sunday School Association
St. John Hospital
Lexington
Shafer
Winchester
Kyl
Willa
Nicna Bowden
Wil Jones
Mr. Shater
Shater
Wits
Miss Wirth
Bowden
W. Matthews
Wg Boodle
Democratic Committee
Matthews
Wtter
Democrate Committee
Stay Termination in Bi lek Murder Case in Chicago
An order terminates a stay of execution in the Herman Bi lek murder case. Judge Ketisaat in the U S Circuit Court entered the order. The proceeding's attorney is expected to seek resentencing for Wifek from Judge Barnes tomorrow.
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Chicago
Herman Bilek
Mary Veral
Ketisaat
United States Circuit Court
Barnes
Wifek
Amos Payne Suffering Illness on Sweet Pike Street
Amos Payne remains seriously ill at home on Sweet Pike Street since Sunday with a fever and abdominal symptoms. Doctors report no improvement and monitor for possible appendicitis.
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Amos Payne
Sweet Pike Street
In Memoriam Charles Edward von Mourning
In memory of Charles Edward von Mourning who died last year on October 28 1907. The verse speaks of his not truly dead but away in an unknown land, and his mother A Morris of Richwood signs the remembrance urging readers to think of him as still living in spirit.
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Mornor
Von
Charles Edward
Monster Ovation for Glasscock in Martinsburg Rally
In Martinsburg on October 18, a packed hall heard Governor Glasscock, Senator Scott, Senator Fred O. Blue, Taxtor Vinson, and General Fraser discuss national and state issues. Despite hundreds turned away, the event drew the era’s strongest enthusiasm, with six hundred plus unable to gain admission.
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Martinsburg
Central Opera
Glasscock
Scott
Fred O. Blue
Taxtor Vingon
General Frazer
J. W. Wood
C. M. Lamar
Scott and
Hine
Blue
Willur H. Thomas
Pattcwlar Atention
Virginia
Vinson
Fraser
Stuart F Reed
Cumberland
Romney
Iwnerchie
Taft Club Meeting Called for Thursday Evening
A Taft Republican Club meeting is set at the courthouse for 3 40 o clock Thursday evening. All who served on club committees and current committee members must attend, along with Lutherans interested. Buses of supporters will be provided and attendance urged.
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Taft Republican Grub
Court House
Asl
Lmpertanga
Veil
Big Crowd Attends Bridgeport Republican Meeting
A large turnout filled the Bridgeport opera house as Republicans met last night. The Bridgeport band played music and speakers Hon. Elmer Stone of Ripley and Charles G. Coffman of the district state senate candidate stirred strong enthusiasm, calling it one of the best campaign meetings.
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Bridgeport
Elmer 3 Stone
Ripley
Jackson County
Charles G. Coffman
Pommer
State Senate
Democrats Cheer Republican Speakers in Lost Creek Meeting
A cordial reception greeted Senator A. K. Thorn and Att y W. Burnside at Lost Creek where Democrats and Republicans united in applause. The speakers discussed national issues and recent Republican-backed laws as Claude Gawthrop presided and large crowds filled Muscle Hall with many standing.
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Togeth
A. K. Thorn
E. W. Burnside
Lost Creek
Musle Hall
Claude Gawthrop
Mr Burnside
Thorn
Esme
Taft and Bryan Tour Hudson River Cities For Campaign Day
New York reports a packed campaign day as Taft travels along the Hudson River corridor from New York to Troy and Madison Square, meeting crowds and delivering speeches with Governor Hughes present. Bryan moves through Tarrytown Ossining and nearby towns before a large rally in Troy, aiming to energize supporters ahead of tonight’s Madison Square Garden event.
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Bryan
Hudsah River
Troy
Hem Publican
Hafi
Janpeter
Madison Hyare Garden
Huces
Taft Am
Midean Square
Taft
Tarrytown
Oxaloy Ing
Trax
Bennett Tax Clause Appears in Lewin County Land Deed
Court records show a deed from March 1899 reserving one half of oil and gas and all coal on 208 acres along Olt Creek to Louis Bennett and his heirs with full right to develop. The deed requires the buyers to pay taxes on the reserved minerals, signaling Bennett’s demand that others not pay his taxes.
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Louis Bennett
Lewin
Weston
Maret
Peter M. Brown
Grand Rally Draws Crowds at Enterprise Republican Tussle
A large crowd filled the Enterprise school with many voters in the halls listening to speakers. Howard M. Goth county clerk nominee, Hon. Maymond Maxwell, and Attorney John De Souths spoke amid enthusiastic chants and nationwide, state, and county political content. Brady and Paniman of West Union were mentioned in attendance as the rally showcased strong party support.
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Enterprise School Wess
Tm Chool House
Howard M. Goth
Maymond Maxwal
John de Souths
Menner
Eternlly
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