Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 July 1909 — LOCAL OPTION IS AN ISSUE [ARTICLE]

LOCAL OPTION IS AN ISSUE

Virginia Republicans Declare For Liquor Regulator—Kent Nominated. Newport News, Va., July 30.—Placing themselves squarely on record as favoring local option, the Virginia Republicans accepted the liquor situation as an issue in the gubernatorial campaign. After adopting a platform of which this plank was the principal feature, and nominating a state ticket headed by William P. Kent, the convention adjourned.