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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
6
West Virginia Ratifies Woman Suffrage Amendment
The West Virginia legislature passed the woman suffrage amendment by 47 to 40 in the House and 15 to 14 in the Senate. With 34 states already ratified, observers expect one of Connecticut Delaware Florida Louisiana North Carolina Tennessee Vermont to join, likely enabling women to vote in the fall election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Delegates
Senate
West Virginia
California
Bloch
Washington
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Louisiana
North Carolina
Tennessee
Vermont
Palmer as Dem candidate and impeachment talk
Attorney General Palmer may run for the Democratic nomination with President Wilson’s backing. The House voted 162 to 124 to empower its Judiciary Committee to probe Palmer’s actions and sugar price acquiescence, with hints of impeachment. The piece condemns the move as peanut politics and urges a fair, open contest to choose the best candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Wilson
House of Reprsentatives
Judiciary Committee
Road Muddle Delays Raleigh County Road Work
In Raleigh County the road program stalls as two county court members oppose progress, risking higher costs and public distrust amid references to past missteps like the poor farm deal. Bradstreet and Dunn warn that high prices may have peaked, signaling a potential price drop ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Stover
Workman
Bradstreet
Dunn
West Virginia Primary Announcements for 1920
Republican voters in Summers Mercer Monroe and Raleigh Counties are urged to support W Wesley Wilkes for State Senator from the Seventh District in the May 25 1920 primary. Raleigh County Clerk candidate Albert Williams asks party voters to reelect him if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers
Mercer
Monroe
Raleigh
West Virginia
W. Wesley Wilkes
Beckley
W. Va
Raleigh County
Circuit Court
County Clerk Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination
A candidate for county clerk pledges to voters in Raleigh County to provide more efficient service based on current experience in the office. He states he is serving his first term and promises faithful and competent performance if honored with a second term and seeks the nomination on May 25, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Sheriff Cottle Shumate Run Raleigh County Primary
A Raleigh County election notice announces Democratic candidate for sheriff in the upcoming May 25 primary. Voters are urged to support the bid of W. V. Cottle and W. P. Shumate in Stover West Virginia, with spelled dates and names reflecting the historic notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Cottle
Free and Unpledged Delegates Proposed in Convention
William A. MacCorkle calls for a completely free unpledged delegation to allow consultations with fellow delegates to select a candidate capable of carrying the country. He signs the proposal as WM. A. MacCORKLE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. A. Maccorkle
Independence for Philippines Advocated by Governor General
Francis Burton Harrison states six years as governor general prove Filipinos ready for independence. He urges Congress to grant independence with Platt amendment safeguards, notes stable, elected government and capable native officials. He cites extensive public utilities, roads, and schooling, plus loyal wartime conduct and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Congress
Grant
McKinley
Root
Cuba
Republic
United States
Philippines
Amas
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Santo Tomas
Osmena
House of Representatives
Quezon
Senate
Manila
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
Eighteen Thousand Schools Closed Over Teacher Pay
A government report states eighteen thousand schools shut due to teacher shortages caused by salaries not matching the duties. Officials urge every citizen to consider this issue seriously.
Candidates for Justice of the Peace in 1920 primaries
A collection of notices from multiple districts asking Democratic and Republican voters to support candidates for Justice of the Peace in the May 25 1920 primary. Individuals named include A F Bryson Jas H Crawford J W Hunt F C George G W Terry and Co C Calloway with districts Eccles Shady Spring Town Raleigh County West Virginia listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring
Jas. H. Crawford
J. W. Hunt
Fireco
W. Va
Town
Justice of the Peace of
F. C. George. Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Upshur County Leads In Interchurch Survey
Upshur county completed the Interchurch World Movement survey first in West Virginia. Professor L. M. Bristol leads statewide surveys and presented Upshur’s thorough sample at the Parkersburg pastors conference March 3 4 and 5. Immense county maps show roads churches districts population and social data. The completed surveys will be printed for use by denominations and to avoid agency overlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upshur County
West Virginia
Interchurch World Movement
L. M. Bristol
Interchurch Pastors
Parkersburg
Missionary Reach in Indo China Highlighted in Article
From a missionary perspective Indo China is described as a neglected region with 451000 square miles and 24000000 people. The article notes only 69 missionaries on the field giving an average of one missionary per 400000 inhabitants, underscoring the vast outreach gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indo-China
Trump Declares Candidacy for Trap Hill District Constable
G F Trump of West Virginia announces bid for Democratic nomination in the Trap Hill District constable race. He urges voters to support him in the May 25 primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice OF the Peace
Trap Hill
Trap Hill District
Saidan
American Mission Press to Mark Centenary in Beirut
The American Mission Press in Beirut, founded in 1822 on the island of Malta, will celebrate its centennial two years hence and plans a great forward movement to improve its equipment and widen its activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Malta
Central Asia schools focus on mosque groups teaching the Koran
The educational landscape in Central Asia centers on mosque affiliated groups where instruction centers on the Koran, limiting access to broader schooling options. This reflects a narrow academic environment and potential gaps in secular or diverse curricula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Asia
Painter seeks Republican nomination for Raleigh County judge
M L Painter announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Judge of the Criminal Court of Raleigh County West Virginia subject to convention as provided by law The filing carries a respectful note of appreciation and signs as M L Painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Raleigh County
West Virginia
M. L. Painter
Prosecuting Attorney Raleigh County WV Announces Primary May 25 1920
The office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Raleigh County West Virginia promotes the general primary scheduled for May 25 1920. E Clyde Scott requests consideration and support from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
West Virginia
E. Clyde Scott
Bank Figures From Raleigh Ledger Prompt Local Bank Totals
A condensed extract shows Bank of Raleigh figures including 200.00 and large sums such as 80,905.05 and 108,488,77 alongside several rounded amounts like 265,002.03 and 1,643,99. The data appears as a series of financial entries or ledger entries with varied comma placements and dollar values.
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Jackson Smith
P. Shumate
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Francis Burton Harrison
Gov
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A. F. Bryson Eccles
G. W. Terry
Maynor, W. Va
Interchurch Survey
G. F. Trump
Gerald Culberson
Christian Church
Ward Cook
Boone
10Th Judicial Circuit
John H. Hatcher
San Francisco
Bank OF Raleigh
West Virgina
United States Bonds
Total
LIA Capital
H. C. Hargrove
Brunswick Pool Table
C. R. Farnsworth
Eccles
Koiner-Wood Garage
J. A. Richmond, Sullivan
W. Vapil
Richard Snuffer
W. V
Bott
Pas
Meadow Bluff
Greenbrier Co
Daily Mail
L. B
Romney
Jos
F. Wright
Lucy Qesenberry
City
Bell Phone
Reed Baby Carriage
R. B. Yaple
R. B Yaple
Overland 90
D. B. Shreve
Mt. Hope
Sewell Valley Coal Company
Glenalum
Adra P.O
Lanark
W.va
E. W. Baber
Bell
State of
Geo. W. Warren
Thos. H. Wickham
E. M. Payne, R. M. French
Coleman
Burgess Street
Joe Roles
C. H. Medor
Beckley National Bank
C. A. Davis
North Beckley
G. E. Harvey, Sprague
West Wickham
H. Wickham
Ohio
W. A. Eichelberger
First National Bank
Portsmouth
Putnam County
Winfield
Red House
I. N. Arnott
Sylvia
J. R. Richmond
Coal Company
Beckley Hotel
Pickus Bros
ST. Lukes Hospital
Bluefield
C. M. Stover
MOTEX
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Motex Pipeline Company
E. S. Whitmore
P. O. Box
Capitol
Charleston
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