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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
4
The Raleigh Register is a weekly publication, printed in Raleigh and issued by Raleigh Baptist Printing, with postal entry at Beckley West Virginia as second class mail matter.
C V Cottle announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for sheriff, signaling a competitive race against Republicans next fall. The article notes potential unity for a late primary, expected increased independent voting due to war effects and possible equal suffrage ratification, shaping a year of political uncertainty.
The Adriatic dispute tests the sincerity of Britain and France in upholding justice over raw power. President Wilson warns that if European leaders abandon equity, America’s League of Nations participation could fail. He cites the January 19 Lansing inquiry and covert plans to press Jugoslavia, notes diplomatic channels remained open despite the peace conference gaps.
The article argues President Wilson warned France and Britain via February notes that America would withhold participation in the League of Nations unless the Allies demonstrate frank and fair conduct in Adriatic affairs. It criticizes Premieres Millerand and Lloyd George for evasive replies and asserts the February 24 note clearly conveys Washington’s position to Europe.
Rumor claimed two Beckley mercantile heads were jailed and fined for profiteering. The Register says there was no truth, asks readers to stop repeating the tale. The Charleston Mail blamed Beckley for a Raleigh raid and Beckley protests, urging clearer notes that such operations are not permitted in Beckley.
The passage notes widespread protests against nearly every arena of public life, including Congress and administrative bodies, describing three months of near-constant demonstrations and counter protests from lawmakers.
The state police appear highly capable and bolster Governor Cornwell’s push for a Department of Public Safety, supporting the justification for the reform. The evolving stance suggests a stronger centralized law enforcement framework with broader public security ambitions.
Mrs J E McCreery and Mrs P H M Patterson hosted a George Washington Bridge luncheon party at the Beckley Hotel last Thursday. Eight tables were in play with hatchet themed score cards and mini hatschets. Miss Mollie McCreery won first prize. Mrs Jack Polley won the consolation prize.
J W Hunt announces candidacy to succeed himself as Justice of the Peace. He asks Democratic voters in Shady Spring District to vote for him in the May 25 primary. The notice is signed from Fireco, W Va.
Prosecution attorney candidate E Clyde Scott seeks the Republican nomination for Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney ahead of the May 25 1920 primary. Ward Cook and others announce candidacies for Assessor with pledges of aggressive campaigning and capable administration. The notice also records a list of luncheon guests.
Charles E. Sandberg, after fourteen years of building the coal mining venture at Dorothy and Eunice in Jarrolds Valley West Virginia, tendered his resignation as general manager of the Western Pocahontas Fuel Company, effective immediately.
Glen White notes a death in Martinsville Virginia affecting E B Wray family. R V Kincaid recovers from flu after relief work in Stotesbury. Fred Blake heads to Baden Springs Indiana to join Pittsburgh NL team. E W Brewer called home to Sparks for illness in family. Ruth Warden visits from Stamford. T J Davis improves after illness. Glen White schools report high attendance despite mumps. Mr Bristol of World Church movement visits with Rev Culberson and J W Eldredge. Bristol calls Glen White a model mining town during his school and community tour. Sunday school attendance rises with milder weather.
Mutual affection between Mr and Mrs Sandberg and local employees culminates in a $500 12 piece solid silver set gift presented at the company store in front of 50 friends on Saturday. They left March 1 for Charleston to await future business opportunities and home location. Ira F Davis named general manager succeeding Sandberg. Dr H H Pettry has returned to Colcord practice. A district Sunday school convention of the colored Baptists met in Dorothy February 29.
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