Heller Considers Resigning From City Council
The message notes Mr. Chas A Heller contemplates re signing from the City Council while praising his work as a city officer. In the second ward two businessmen, Wm H Baker and James B Russell, are seen as capable successors. Echols is named as a second choice, with Montague backing Carter Glass if he cannot nominate himself.
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Chas. A. Heller
Wm. H. Baker
James B. Russell
Richmond
Baltimore Sun
Montague
Carter Glass
Lynchburg
Glass
Erhols
Swanson
Echols Seen as First Choice in Staunton Candidate’s Richmond Visit
Edward Echols of Staunton, a popular valley candidate, stays at Murphy's in Richmond and hosts many callers. He projects first-choice votes on primary day and second-choice support from delegates when the convention meets.
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Edward Echols
Staunton
Mvyrphy’s
Richmond
Richmond News
Virginia Gubernatorial Fight Recalled in 1877 Context
The article notes a revived interest in the 1877 clash between Daniel and Mahone as politicians rally behind Echols or Ellyson for the Virginia governorship. Echols, arriving from Staunton, exudes optimism and plans to stay in Richmond to influence the primaries. Augusta county delegates boost Echols, while Swanson and Montague remain central in the bitter race, with analysts doubting any single candidate’s necessity.
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Daniel
Mahone
F. W. M. Holliday
Ellyson
Echols
Richmond News
Augusta County
Swanson
Montague
Boston merchant touts newspapers as fastest ad medium
Henry Bretjer and Co. executive tells The Salem News that the biggest advertiser gains the most business. He notes a newspaper can deliver announcements within 24 hours to thousands who ignore other publicity. He calls newspaper advertising dignified and prompt for results.
Charlottesville Progress condemns joint debates between candidates
The Charlottesville Progress denounces the plan for Meier, Montague, and Swanson to hold joint debates. It calls the event a partisan act that harms democracy, risks party schism, and should be avoided or conducted privately to protect harmony among Virginia voters and the Democratic Party.
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Charlottesville
Meiers
Montague
Swanson
Sincoe
Democratic Party
Trow
Iself
Virginia
When Politicians Fall Out Good Men Ete
Danville speech by Montague sparks Swanson organized free street car excursion to Reservoir park with refreshments amid bitter factionalism. The piece suggests neither Montague nor Swanson will secure the nomination if the Democrats keep fighting, opening a path for Republicans to gain state control. It notes Marshall of Portsmouth or Echols of the Valley as possible convention winners.
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Montague
Danville
Swanson
Reservoir Park
Mr. Swanson
Gallant Marshall
Portsmouth
Shenandoah Herald
Friendship Band Concert At C A Heller Co Store
The Friendship Band presents a program at C A Heller Co on North Main street tomorrow at 8 P M. The lineup includes Crack of the Whip Waltz Daughters of Love Commonwealth Little Sweetheart Idle Hours Hero of Manila and Yearneys Ideal plus a solo by P Hazel and a revival of Lavendreau led items. The Rev A F Laird has recovered from hospital injuries and hopes to resume duties soon.
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Friendship Band
C. A. Heller & Co’s
North Main Street
R. T. Henry
T. Rollins
Commonwealth
R. B.hall
P.hazel
Yearney
H. Mackie
R. Andrews
Hero of
Manila
Lavendreau
Potomac College Plans First Commencement in Romney West Virginia
Invitations issued for Potomac College annual commencement at Romney West Virginia. The college, founded 1850 by William Henry Foote, long led by Prof Hodgson of Frederick County, is the oldest substantial school of its grade in West Jurgois. Presbyterian control, former Potomac Seminary, produced notable local leaders. Shenandoah Institute powers noted. Alma Snapp travels to Dayton Virginia for Shenandoah Institute commencement June 12 13 with Prof Funkhouser. Chas Seal's wife travels to Charlestown to visit friends.
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Potomac College
Romney
W. Va
Hodgson
Frederick County
West Jurgois
William Henry Foote
Foote
Virginia
Potomac Seminary
West Virginia
Fresbyterian Church
Alma Snapp
Dayton
A. Funkhouser
Shenendoah Institute
Professor Funkhouser
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Evening Star Publishing Co
S. H. Hansbrough
J. Telephone
Weekly Times
Daily Star, I*mes and Star
Henry Bretjer& Coo
Boston
Salem News
A. F. Laird
Baltimore Hospital
Chas. E. Seal
Charlestown
the New Oxfords
Russia
Vici
Rosenmeyer
Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life Ins. Co
New York
United States
H. Douglas Fuller
M. R. Ziekix
South Main Street
Odds and Ends
Dimity
Duchess
HABLE
Sts
S. Hi. Hable
Star Clothier
Water Streets
Weltys
Gibson’s
Virginia Club
Key West
R. W. Haymaker
Drew, Selby & Co
Dongola Sa!'s
Oxfords
Kid Fox
T. M. Bantz
J. P. Haddox
Seal Brothers
Sos
GEO. E. Busanell & CO
Ramsburg
Wheat
Taylor Hotel
Wall
Egent
Eastman’s Kodaks
R. E. Chelf
Winchester, Va
R. W. Stone
Wim
Scull & Co
Camden, N. J
J. T. Pentz
B. F. Ulman
County Court
Henry D. Fry
Jas. A. Bucher
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