Political clash over peace treaty and looming 1920 race
The piece surveys Democrats and Republicans in West Virginia and nearby districts, arguing against the Senate treaty defeat, predicting Sen Sutherland’s challengers, and profiling possible candidates like John J Cornwell and Cleveland M Seibert. It notes Hoover’s willingness for a 1920 GOP nomination and discusses liquor policy divides shaping the fall campaigns. It also covers local elections, courtships, and community notices in Shepherdstown and surrounding areas.
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