Frank S. Tavener States Case for Senate Re election
Frank S Tavener defends his Senate record amid criticism of his revenue bill stance. He notes his opposition to a March 8 test vote, cites committee work, and pledges continued support for county and town schools, public roads, and two cent railroad fares. He argues Ward's campaign claims misrepresent his duty and urges re election to serve the district.
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Senate
Ward
Julian Ward
Baltimore, and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Ward
Statement of Frank S. Tavenner
Frank S. Tavenner, a Democrat, defends his record on education roads and revenue policy. He cites support for public schools, a Highway Commission and state aid for roads, and defends his voting on a two cent rate measure and a revenue-law commission. He argues for reelection to continue district representation and to repeal the revenue commissioners bill if returned.
Last Word Vote For Ward Robt M Ward Responds
Robt M Ward declares in a letter to the editor that he will not be swayed by Mr Tavenner s articles and insists on truth in public statements during the campaign. He urges the public to ignore alleged derogatory remarks in today s issue as the primary approaches.
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Lic
the Star
Tavenner
Robt. M. Ward
Ator IF. S. Taverner
Strasburg News
The
Herald
Bride and Groom To Be Missionaries
Special to The Star from Reliance reports the forthcoming marriage of J Harlin Gruver son of Mr and Mrs B F Gruver and Martha Venable Painter daughter of Rev and Mrs Joseph Crockett Painter. Gruver will complete studies at Union Theological Seminary Richmond then serve as a Presbyterian missionary to Korea.
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J. Harlin Gruver
B. F. Gruver
Martha Venable Painter
Joseph Crockett
Gruver
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Korea
Further Evidence Against Senator Tavenner
A letter to the Star recalls debates over Judge Tavenner and the appointment of Commissioners of the Revenue. It asserts he favored appointment, cites conversations in Richmond, and suggests his votes aimed to influence the bill's fate. The writer notes the bill passed by two votes and hints opposition could have blocked it.
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Commissioner of Revenue
Judge Tavenner
Revenue
Senate
No Statement by Senator Tavener About Motives Is True
Strasburg News editorial rebuts Sen. Tavener claims during the 1907 campaign. The paper accuses him of misrepresenting its motives and cites past favors and promised appointments to support Ward while denying Shenandoah county’s nomination. It asserts truth of its own statements and warns readers against Tavener's charges.
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Ward
Democratic Committee
Frederick
Shenandoah
City of Winchester
Taverner
Sen
Lupton
Sen. Lupton
Mr. Ward
Strasburg News
Ward challenged by voters over public service record
Voters in Frederick County question Mr. Ward s public acts and motives while criticizing his silence on issues including a two cent tax bill and a railway salary conflict. The letter cites Handley bequest support, political stances, and concerns about rotation and representation.
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Mr. Ward
Faulkner Family Returns From Washington and Lee Finals
Mrs. Lucy R Faulkner and daughter Miss Mary Lucille Faulkner have returned from Lexington Virginia where they attended the finals at Washington and Lee University. The item notes ROBERT M. WARD as a home man and references a vote favoring home people to represent in the Senate.
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Lucy R. Faulkner
Mary Lucille Faulkner
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Robert M. Ward
Senate
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Ernor Echols
Thomas
Frank
Frank S. Tavenner
Mr. Bryan
Judge Parker
Public Schools
J. D. Eg
Gleston
Highway Commission
Virginia
Claude A. Swanson
Corporation Commission
Court of Appeals
United States
Baller Star
Reli
Ance
Near Crozet, Va
Mr. Davis Cooley
Mr. Algernon Chalmers
Alexandria, Va
Senator Tavenner
Qoeers
Pat
Wunder
Ison
Henry Burner
Woodstock
Stonewall
Mr.Burner
Mr. Burner
Mr. Bauserman
Frederick County
Toke
L. D. McFall
Staunton
Bell Telephone Company
McFall
Jerry Clem
Market Street
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