The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-09

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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 a 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
1903. He studied in the University
Of Virginia five years, and finished
his education incur oRn states uni
versity. isss ~ v 4.4ssss !.
He was admitted to the bar in
1908, and has since that time prac-
ticed his profession with success, his
home and office being at Weston, the
county seat of his native county. He
has also been associated with others
in some business ventures wherein he
has shown abilities and achieved sue
cess.
Two years ago MIR. White was
nominated by his party and elected
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
of maturer years, larger experience
and high personal standing.
AS a legislator he kept his ear to
the ground, was always alert and
keenly alive to the wants of his con-
stituents, and his friends are proud of
the record which he made. Among
the progressive measures for which
he stood and which his vote helped to
enact into law were the following:
Creating the Public Service Com
mission.
The workmen's Compensation
Law.
The Blue Sky Law.
The Good Roads Law.
The ratification Of the amendment
to the Constitution OF the United
states, providing for the election OF
United States senators by the vote oil
the people.
Another progressive measure for
which he worked with commendaDle
industry and persistence Is direct
primary nominations. He introduced
O hill to carry out his views on this
subject, and sought diligently, even
10 the last day of the session, to nave
# taken and passed. He continues to
favor every advance step which Will
rivc to the. people themselves a freer
hand and a 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 by
the convention of the First district
Republicnns who reflected the voice
Of the people in making him their
narty,s standard bearer. Those who
know him have the fullest confidence
in his loyalty to the people and to
their every material interest. He
knows the wants of this great, busy
district, and, If elected there will be
no fear Of his entering and belne
bound by the sectional action OF q
caucus OF Southern free-traders, to
the prejudice and detriment.of the
working men, the producers and
tradesmen whom he will seek to real
ly represent and serve.
AS a lawyer 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,
he is an ideal candidate for the yot-
ers, regardless Of party affiliatton, to
rally around. IL they desire all classes
to receive honest and intel ligent Sreps
;resent ion In our N ionals Congress.
What he now stands for he viii
.EtiIl advocate after election.