The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-02
EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS
REGARDING GEORGE A. LAUGH.
Inns CANDIDACY FOR THE RE.
PUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR
CONGRESS.
[Erom palIx journal, MOundsyII!e:


From Daily Journal, MoundsvIe:
Mr.. NJ: L. Hill, Of Ltttleton spent
Yesterday in the city on business. Mr..
Hill is one OF the venerable residents
of Littleton, and oneo the old wheel
horses Of the Republican party in this
section ofttbe State. He was formerly
deputy sheriff OF Ohio county, and re-
Gently resigned as postmaster of Lit
Teton OIL account OF falling eyesight.
While in the city Mr.. Hill was a pleas!
ant caller at the Journal office, and
while there discussed in very inter-
esting mfanner the palitical situation.
Speaking of the congressional sltua-
ton, Mr.. Hill said: 81 am for George
A. Laughlin against all corners have
known him jorSears, and he y a man
Of wide grasp, apon business affairs
a thorough gentleman, well educated,
and would be a credit to this district"
Mr.. Hill then added "1f We can succeed
in nominating i State ticket composed
of such men as Is represented by the
type Of Mr.. Laughlin, there would be
no use Of our Democratic friends max,
ing any nomination"
From Wheeling IntelIigencer'
The strength of the candidacy OF
the Hon. George A. Laughlh for the
nomination of Congress in this dis;
trict is looming up large. With a
popular representative of the younger
portion of the Republican party, he
holds the respect and regard Of the
conservatives, combining elements Of
attractive availability. He has visited
SO far a number Of localities in the dis.
trict, and in each of them he has been
received with cordially whose ma
tnre cannot be mistaken. tits, super
fluous to dwell on Mr.. Laughlm's quail.
ifcations in a community and district
so we'll informed OF him and about him.
His relations with the business and in,
dustrial interests of this section, have
enabled Ann to give intelligent study
to economic conditions that bear init.
,nate, relations with naticnalspolictes
and principl es Of his party. Hlsgrsee
lin the legislature Of this State y
written on one Of the lnost cteltts6le
pages OF Republican legislation These
Things, together with y pleasing per-
soaality and affability of2mapner are
we'll calculated to make him tormid'
able contestant for the nomination.
From Falrmont West Virginlan:
Hon. George A. Laughlin Of Wheel
ing, candidate for the nomination OF
Congressman. is in the city today
meeting his constituents" Mr. Laugh
lin has made most favorable impress
sion OH those whom he has met since
coming here. He is clean cut bust
ness man, and soimpresses the people
he meets. Mr.. LaLghlin is aCcompani'
ed BY Mr.. John Cummins, very popu'
lar and well known Wheeling man,
who is taking an active interests In
Mr.. l4aughlin's campaign.
From, ciarksbdrg Telegram:
This is my first visit this campaign
to Clarksburg, but it will not be my
lastA said the Hon. George ALaugh'
hin, Of Wheeling, prominent Republic
EEai and business man, Tuesday after
Enonh while discussing his candi dacy
For the Republican nomination for
Congress in this district. "Illke the
people Of Clarksburg, and am com
ling back frequently" declared Mr.
lLaughlin. Col John Cummlns, OF
wheeling a member OF GOV. Glass
cocks STAFF, and awldely known Re
publican, accompanied Mr.. laughlin
on his visit to Clarksburg. They ar
rived here Monday night from New
Martinsvllle, where they had spent
the day shaking hands with numerous
Republicans. They found the get-to'
gether spirit there in abundance
among the Republicans Of Wetael
county and theif visit to 'the county
seat was one 10 encourage Mr. Laugh
hin greatly M his campaign Tor the
congressional 31omirttti ton 4
From The lent, New cumbe>
land. ssss TX x
Fhe Hon. George Laugh liI cantl;
ldate Tor the Reptbi npniget ion sor
Congress front me- sIrst west Wiz