The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-08

HON. GEOR1h#E WHILE
George E. White, Republican
nominee for Congress in the First
West Virginia district, is native to
the territory which he desires to rep
resent and serve, having been born
thirty years ago on farm near Free
mansburg, Lewis county.
He was educated in the. common
schools, at Broaddus Institute. the
University of Virginia, and the West
Virginia University. He was gradu-
ated from Broaddus with. the class of
1908. He studied in the University
Of Virginia five years, and finished
his education in our own states uni
versity. ID
e tiwas, admitted toS the bar In
1905. and has since that time prac-
ticed his profession with success, HIS
home and office being ut Weston, the
county seat of his native county. he
las also been associated with others
in some business ventures wherein lie
has shown abilities and achieved sue
cess.
Two years ago Mr.. White was
nominated by his party"and electea
by the people to represent the
Twelfth district in the State Senate.
His campaign was personally conduct
cd with dignity and careful discretion
and he was elected over an opponent
CT maturer years, larger experience
and high personal standing.
AS a legislator he Kept his ear to
the ground, was always alert ana
keenly alive to the wants of his con-
stttuents, and his friends are proud ot
the record which he made. Among
the progressive measures for which
lie stood and which his vote helped to
enact into law were the following:
Creating the Public Service Com
mission.
Thc workmen's Compensation
Law.
The Blue Sky Law.
The Good Roads Law.
The ratification of the amendment
IN the Constitution of the United
states. providing for the election OF
limited States senators by the vote OF
the people.
Another progressive measure for
which he worked with commendabie
industry and persistence Is direct
urinary nominations. He introduced
q bill to carry out his views on thls
subject, and sought diligently, even
10 the last day of the session, to nave
it taken and passed. He continues to
favor every advance step which VIII
give to the people themselves ireeE
hand and larger measure OF direct
mower in their own affairs.
For the policies for which Mr..
White stands in this campaign the
attention Of the voter is directed TO
the platform of principles adopted py
The convention of the First district
Renublicans who reflected the voice
or the people in making him their
nartv's standard bearer: Those who
know him have the fullest confidence
in his loyalty to the people and TO
+heir every material interest. He
knows the wants of this great nusy
district, and, If elected there Will De
no fear of his entering ana neins
hound by the sectional action OF
of Southern free-traders, to
The prejudice and detriment OF the
working men, the producers ana
trodesmen whom he will seek to real
ly represent and serve.
AS a lawy er who has kept in touch
With the rapid growth of this dis
trict and who combines first hand
knowledge of business and labor con-
ditions with legislative experience,
lie is an ideal candidate for the yot-
ers. regardless of party affiliation, to
rally around, If they desire all classes
10 receive honest and intelligent rep
resentation In our National Congress.
what she now stands for he will
stillsadvocate al ter sele ction.
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