Raleigh Register Briefs March 25 1920
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
6
Coal price relief in West Virginia as wartime controls end
West Virginia leaders celebrate the abolition of government price controls on bituminous coal effective April 1, noting the state as a major coal producer next to Pennsylvania. The end of sixteen months of wartime price limits eases hardship on miners and related businesses, though political critics warn about other economic pressures and corruption concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Union
West Virginia Senators Voted For Ratification of Peace Treaty
The Charleston Gazette accuses United States Senators Elkins and Sutherland of hypocrisy for voting in favor of ratification after opposing the peace treaty at every amendment and reservation. It argues their stance served party leaders and munition interests, harming the League of Nations and burdening the people with continued war. Both senators remain safely seated for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
United States
Elkins
League of Nations
Sutherland
League
Elking
Republican Party
Charleston Gazette
Massie for Constable Announcement
The Register reports Manser Massie of Shady Spring seeks the Democratic nomination for constable of Shady Spring district. Massie is described as well qualified and likely to serve promptly, noting his central district residence as advantageous for timely duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manser Massie
Shady Spring
Massie
Colby Appointment Confirmed as Secretary of State
The senate confirmed Bainbridge Colby to succeed Robert Lansing as Secretary of State, finalizing the appointment last day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Bainbridge Colby
Robert Lansing
United States Senate
Filipinas Vote Bill May Put Filipina Ahead of Americans
Manila reports the Philippine senate approved equal suffrage, potentially placing Filipinas before American women at the ballot. The article highlights Mrs. Jaime C de Veyra and other Filipina leaders, praising women's legal rights, professional roles, and family authority under mixed American Spanish influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Senate
Philippines
Islands
America
Far East
India
China
Japan
United States
Jaime C de Veyra
Congress
Washington
Senora
The
Senora de Veyra
Philippine Jarm Association
Great Britain
County Clerk Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination May 25 1920
A first term County Clerk announces candidacy for reelection to Raleigh County Court within the Republican party. He cites office experience and pledges efficient service and faithful performance if honored with a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Raleigh County Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Primary Announcements
A collection of candidate notices for May 25 1920 primary elections in Raleigh County West Virginia including Democratic seeks for sheriff and justice of the peace in Trap Hill Shady Spring Town and Fireco districts and Republican guidance for Town District voters. Names include Cottle Shumate Bryson Crawford Hunt George Terry and Calloway with towns Beckley Eccles Maynor and Stover noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice OF the Peace
Trap Hill
Shady Spring
J. W. Hunt
Fireco
Town District
Town
F. Cc. George
Beckley
W. Va
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Justice of the Peace of
San Francisco
Sixth
WM. A. Maccorkle
Democratic Constable Candidates Seek Shady Spring Nomination
Public notices from G. F. Trump and Manser Massif announce Democratic primaries for constable in Trap Hill and Shady Spring districts. May 25, 1920, is the election date. Voters are urged to support their candidacies in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trap Hill District
Trap Hill
Ward Cook Seeks Raleigh County Assessor Nomination
The candidate Ward Cook of Beckley West Virginia submits to Republican voters his candidacy for the party nomination for Assessor of Raleigh County. He asks voters to consider his qualifications and vote on May 25, 1920. He pledges an aggressive campaign and promises to administer the office with dedication if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Clyde Scott
Ward Cook
Beckley
W. Va
Circuit Judge nomination appeal for 10th Judicial Circuit
To the voters of Raleigh Summers and Boone Counties, support requested for Republican nomination for Circuit Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit as established by the 1919 act, subject to convention in August 1920 by delegate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Summers
Boone Counties
10Th Judicial Circuit
Interchurch World Movement aims at global Protestant unity
Dr S Earl Taylor explains that the Inter church World Movement offers a method for Protestant leaders to convene and map the worldwide Christian program. He suggests the plan reveals the locations and strengths of Methodists and Baptists, outlines occupied and unoccupied regions, and guides coordinated action to fulfill Christ's global mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Earl Taylor
Interchurch World Movement
Christ
India
Churches to Aid Lonely Sheep Shearers of West
The Interchurch World Movement surveys migrant sheep shearers across North America. It notes their isolation and calls for local churches to provide social services and facilities to improve their livelihoods during peak seasons and in remote uplands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Canada
United States
Interchurch World Movement
Beckey Dept Store Manager Returns After Illness
Andrew Bsharah, manager of Beckey Department Store, resumes duties following a long siege of influenza and pneumonia in which he lost his wife and nearly perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsharah
Andrew Bsharah
Beckey
Poteet Declared Democratic Nominee for County Court
John H. Poteet of Marshes is announced as the Democratic candidate for member of the county court. Friends across the county are urged to show their support in the current Register column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman
Stover
Register
Raleigh County
John H. Poteet
Marshes
W. Va
The
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Reed Baby Carriage
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P. O
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Ohio
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First National Bank
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Putnam County
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Federal Reserve System
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