Laboring Men Afraid of Taft in Puerto Rico Visit
Virginia attorney Marshall McCormick reports to a Washington Post correspondent that Republicans fear Taft’s injunction policy and labor voters lean toward Bryan. He notes Virginia may give Bryan a larger majority and cites Puerto Rico conditions affecting politics while praising Governor Post and Roosevelt.
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New York
Marshall McCormick
Virginia
Raleigh
Washington Post
Bryan
Taft
Porto Rico
Mr. McCormick
Berryville
San Juan
McCormick
Roosevelt
Governor Post
Byrd to Speak at County Mass Meeting Next Saturday
Hon. R. E. Byrd will address a mass meeting at 8 o clock in Court House Hall under the Bry an Kern Hay Club and Democratic County Committee. The talk will cover the upcoming election and voters are urged to attend.
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R. E. Byrd
Bryan-Kern-Hay Club
Democratic County Committee
Court House Hall
Byrd
Typhoid Fever Strikes Noted Local Resident
Almira Robinson Briscoe, a respected Black woman employed by Mrs. John Tillford, was admitted to hospital this morning with typhoid fever and began treatment. The case is reported as serious but under medical care.
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Almira Robinson Briscoe
John
Flag raised upside down at national cemetery
An error at the national cemetery morning flag raising left the Stars and Stripes inverted. Superintendent E J Lewis corrected the banner, restoring Old Glory to proper orientation after the mishap was noticed.
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Supt
E. J. Lewis
Rev Dallas Tucker Accepts Episcopal Church Call
Rev Dallas Tucker of Bedford City accepts the rectorship at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Herrisonville and will start on the first Sunday in December. He formerly led Zion Church Charles Town West Virginia and is known in Winchester. He is brother of Bishop Coadjutor A B Tucker of Southern Virginia.
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Dallas Tucker
Bedford City
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Herrisonville
Mr. Tucker
Zion Church
Charles Town
W. Va
Winchester
A. B. Tucker
Southern Virginia
Star Just Like Letter From Home
Dr. G. Murray Stuart of Pittsburg Pennsylvania renews his subscription and calls The Star like a letter from home. He notes his White Post birthplace near Winchester and says the paper fully covers Clarke and adjoining counties, urging timely notices and prompt payment.
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The
Star
G. Murray Stuart
Pittsburg
White Post
Winchester
Clarke
Halloween skating party and social at Market Street Rink
Tonight at Market Street Rink skaters perform in queer Halloween themes with Jack o lanterns and ghostly scenery. Ladies admit five cents and spectators enjoy the spectacle. Tomorrow features broom ball for ladies and gents and a grand mask carnival with prizes. Sunday schoolhouse event at M E Church South at 8 pm. Admission free with small refreshment charge.
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Jack‘n
Ladiew
Hallowe’en Social
M.e.church
South
Bryan Upheld By Hill Aides As Campaign Issue Choice
Albany Oct 28 former Senator David B Hill backing William J Bryan in up state tour hailed Bryan as right on every campaign issue. Hill urged unity and denounced GOP fears of a business panic if Bryan wins. Bryan thanked Hill, stressed party unity and called for earlier publication of campaign contributions.
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Chicago Bolt
Albany
N. Y
William J. Bryan
United States
David B. Hill
Chicago
Senator Hill
Oak
Taft
Bryan
Schenectady
National Committee
Congressional Committee
Republican Congressional Committee
William Cochran Dies of Exposure in Leesburg Area
William H. Cochran, a well known resident of Loudoun County, is dead at his home near Leesburg from exposure. He was 73, served in the Eighth Virginia Regiment during the Civil War, and was found unconscious after a fall a week prior. He lived alone and was missing for three days before discovery.
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William H. Cochran
Loundoun County
Leesburg
Eighth Virginia
Byrd and Tucker Speak At Capital
Richmond papers announce a capital city meeting tonight featuring Speaker R. E. Byrd and Hon Harry St George Tucker. A large crowd is anticipated as both speakers are praised for their brilliant oratory and thoughtful public questions.
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Byrd
Tucker
Capital
Richmond
R. E. Byrd
Harry .St. George Tucker
Times-Dispatch
Attexetites
Carnegie Sees Bryan Landslide In Tilt
New York reports that Andrew Carnegie fears a Bryan landslide as he shifts from optimism. Labor leaders in New York say the labor vote backs Bryan amid Taft injunction concerns. In Troy, hundreds of workers weather a rainstorm to hear Bryan urge workingmen to support the Democratic candidate.
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New York
Afternoo
Anrew Carnegie
Bryan
Carnegie
Troy
N. Y
William Jennings Bryan
Maryland Doctor Arrested For Impersonating Physician
Dr A Vineberg an eye and ear specialist from Washington was arrested in Hagerstown for prefixing Dr before his name without being registered in Washington county. A warrant by Dr J McPherson Scott cited advertising as a doctor. He was released on promise to stop advertising. Vineberg says he has been licensed for thirty years. He had a prior similar incident in Winchester.
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A. Vineberg
Washington
Hagerstown
Washington County
J. McPherson Scott
State Board of Medical Examiners
Vineberg
Wineberg
Winchester
Auctioneer Duval to Handle Virginia sale of livestock
Roy P Duval a Frederick county auctioneer will travel to Blacksburg Virginia next week to oversee a large sale of cattle sheep and hogs for the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. Dr P R Barringer notes the sale tests the line between herd growth and current conditions all stock is registered.
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Roy P. Duval
Frederick County
Blacksburg
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College
P. RB. Barringer
Polytechnic Institute
Polo game at the New Rink draws Winchester crowds tonight
The New Rink promises another polo match tonight with competing teams, calling it a great drawing card for Winchester. Patrons are eager for the exciting play and are urged to attend at Stewart Street rink for a lively evening. Ladies receive courtesies and the event is tied to a carnival mood with other local advertisements.
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Winchester
Poto
Stewart St. Rink
Republican Outrage Turns Support to Bryan in Clarke County
Albert Sydney Johnston, Clarke County resident and Republican, breaks with his party to back William Jennings Bryan. He recalls backing McKinley in 1896 and 1900, but criticizes Roosevelt and Taft while urging Republicans and Democrats to vote for Bryan in the 1908 election. The letter emphasizes fair play and justice, arguing Bryan’s prior defeats were not fair defeats.
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Albert Sydney Johnston
Clarke County
Bryan
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
United States
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Republican Party
Taft
For Free
Ohio
Mr. Roosevelt
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