The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-02


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EI<IEssEI1I I15llE "a
'TE FOR CONGRESS FRoM'aTHE
STRICT. rot ~
glnia District, was in New Cumber-
land, Newell and Chester for a few
hours on Wednesday. This is his first
trip in this section Of the district in
his campaign, AMI he expects to re-
turn. He met a number Of the Repub-
llcans in the county and states that
the prospects for a Republican victory
are highly encouraging. Mr.. Laughlin
is making friends all over the district,
and his candidacy is meeting with
favor. Mr.. Laughlin is resident Of
Wheeling. He is the only announced
Candidate, although, it. is rumofeds that
Col, Alex Campbell, also OF Wheeling
Will aspire to be the nominee, Mr.,
Laughlln is well quallhed for the posi-
ton, and 1t is believed that he will
secure the nomination. He has sup
porters in every county who say he
will be nominated by good majority
and will'be elected in the fall
From MoundsvllIe Journal: a
The first definite step for the dis
placement of the Hon. John W. Davis
as congressman from this district was
taken yesterday when Hon. George A.
Laughlin of Ohio county, formally an
nounced his candidacy for Congress.
Mr. ,Laughlin represents that type of
business men who have done things In
the northern panhandle, and, II his
candidacy is to be taken, as q guide
Of the character OF others who may as
yet announce themselves for this high
honor the Republican voters of this
district will have the opportunity Of
making selection from exceptionally
good material, but should no others an.
nounce the voters can assure them
selves that in Mr. Laughlin they have
a candidate that measures up in every
particular to the high position.
From Tyler Star:
The candidacy OF Hon. George A.
Laughlin of Wheeling, for the Republic
can nomination for Congress in the
First district has been announced.
Without enlargement TO other posi-
BILE candidates the. Star hopes that 1T
viii he Tie pleasure, of the Republicans
Of that district to give him THE nomina-
ton. Iftllere Is a better citizen In this
district this paper lss not. acquainted
ssFgithsla4m:o raarbetter Republican, Mr..
FLaugGiln is Guaiifed by legislative ex.
Eperiencc and is Of the type Of man that
1t should be pleasure to support
both in the primary and at the polls.
From Cameron Star Tribune:,
Tie candidacy OF Hon George A.
Lahghlin for Congress is meeting with
much favorable comment throughout
the State. Mr.. Laughlin Is q man of
recognized ability, aud man who
would ably represent his district In
Congress. His business qualifications
are well known and his integrity and
honesty OF purpose are unquestioned.
From New MartlnsVilIe Correspondent
to Wheeling Register:
The Hon. George A. Lpugblm, OF
Wheeling, was in the city for q few
hours yesterday and his candidacy for
the first districts representative at
Washingtoni has been Received with
open arms in this city blythe Republi'
cans. II there is a cahHidate In the
Republican ranks that can meet the
Requirements of all factionsSoE,tfle Re
publican. party in this locality Mr..
Laughlln will come neared filling the
bill than any prospective candidate
that has visited this city. and il he
was not a Republican many Democrats
would be glad to support him.
From WetzeI Republican:
A prominent visitor in the city Mon
| day, Hon. George A. Laughlin, candi'
date for Congress on the Republican
side. He was cheerful as TO the out
look and said this was going to be a
Republican year. He was accompanied
by Col. John Cummins. They made
this office q pleasant visit, Mr.. Laugh-
Lin is most pleasant gentleman TO
I " ~ |.
meet:
From Preston NeWsis ~
The candidacy pf George laugh
Iii8iof Wheeling Tor the once OF con,
gressmaii for the fist qistriSt seems
10 be meeting Tie berosR ot ~ the
Heading persons AMI papers Sot that
tssction. From tile short acsliiatnt lance
Ne have formed width MIS- honorable
ehfIeniln, Ne re Inclined g me