Tariff Debate and Taft Critique in Shepherdstown
The ShepherdstownRegister editorial attacks the tariff bill and President Taft. It condemns the Payne Aldrich plan as robbing the people, accusing West Virginia’s delegation of backing corporate interests. It laments the bill’s higher duties and predicts electoral consequences, urging strong stance against corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicas
West Virginia
Congress
Tait
Taft
House of Representatives
Conference Committee
Senate
Aldrich
NOTES FROM NEARBY WITH VARIED LOCAL ITEMS
Berkeley apple crop valued at 6S 000 barrels. 10 year old Guy Martin struck and killed by a trolley in Berkeley. Victor Cushwa of Williamsport grants extraction of embedded steel from an eye. brakeman Thos J Howell loses $15,000 damages suit vs Norfolk and Western. Berkeley assessors set orchard values at 175-200 an acre amid protests. Mary Rouskulp and Lynn Keller wed in Frederick. Norfolk express wagon hold up thwarted near Norfolk. Frank Shugert praised guard. Williamsport man rescues suicide attempt. a Providence man survives canal jump. Massive dog rabies scare at Keedysville. rabies specimen sent to Baltimore. Tax offices enforce licenses. Emmert granted injunction vs sheriff for rent collection. Temperance movement noted with railways banning drinking. Carnegie Steel posters urge abstinence. IRS report shows beer and whiskey revenue declines. Staunton Va liquor interests plan to contest dry July election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Guy Martin
Victor Cushwa
Williamsport
Thos. J. Howell
Norfolk & Western Railway
Warren County
Berkeley County
Mary C. Rouskulp
Lynn S. Keller
Hagerstown
Prederick
Harry Rouskulp
Shepherdstown
Norfolk
United States Express
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Norfolk Paper
Frank E. Shugert
Shugert
Harper's Ferry
Frank Mitchell
Providence
R. I
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Mitchell
Keedysville
Harry Montgomery
John Montgomery
Baker Farm
Baltimore
Montgomery
Rathbone
State
Sharon
Carnegie Steel Company
Internal Revenue Bureau
Staumtom
West Virginia Notes From Huntington and Elkins Area
WV news notes a move by J Wilkinson to Huntington, a liquor license dispute in Charleston, a major Monongah fire causing heavy losses, and a state audit on county clerks pay for land books. Also reports W V Humane Society choosing Elkins for the State Children’s Home site, a bold payroll robbery near Thurmond, and local militia camp camp life with a 14 to 8 ball score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilkinson
Huntington
Charleston
Monongah
Fairmont
W. G. Conley
Williamson
Board of Control
Boards of Regents
West Virginia Humane Society
Elkins
Buckhannon
Robert Wicks
Rush Run
New River Collieries Company
Thurmond
Wicks
New River Banking and Trust Company
Chesapeake and Ohio
New River
Baldwin
R. S. Suman
Cumee
M. E. Snavely
Masonic Lodge
Rps
Shepherdstown
L. C. Little
Pennsylvania
Georgia
John Masters
Hospital Corps
Matt
Edward Hebb
National Cemetery
Charles Fry
Williams
Florida
Bloody Lane
Florda
Virginia
New York
Shepherdstown undermines fairness in local baseball game
A Brunswick visitor describes rowdy Shepherdstown rooting and alleged unfair calls in a game at Athletic Park ending in a forfeit. The Brunswick observer cites taunting, loud protests, and disputed plays as the home crowd disrupted play, prompting calls for management to end improper conduct and ensure fair treatment of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Shepherdstown
Shepherds
C.J. Stultz
Brunswick Boys
Athletic Park
Brunswick Association
Brunswick Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tir Shepherdstown Register
Ht. L. Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Republican Party
Warren Binet
Newark
Fletcher
West Virginia News
Sharpsburg News
Hall
F. A CO
Toledo
Dupes
Eset
Max Hirsh
Hirsh Brothers
Harrisonburg
Louis Isaacs
Isaacs
Detroit
Ich
Sarah Paslengers
Dickerson
Aber, Baener
Thes Sons
Ernest Laer Ang Ager
Danters
Nite Derey
Tuscarora
Vy, Oders
Bakerton
W. Va
Geneva
Age
Ling
God
Washington
Bosqueville
Tex
Wright Brothers
Orville Wright
Alexandria
ED Ores
J. William Miller Company
National Hotel
Charles Town
Brussels
Ingrain
Royal Typewriter
Ss. C. Young
Thomas Brands
Thomas
D. A. Thomas & CO
General Office and Works
W. N. Lemen & Son
Thomas & Co
J. C. Shaw
R. Show
T. M. Hare
Anti-Saloon League
M. E. Church South
Hare
Fuller
Schmidt and Goodman
Fort Ohaha
Nebraska
Washington Star
George Washington
Robert E. Lee
Scott
Walter A
Studebaker
Hartzell
Lyon Bran
Graham
Security Cement
Lyne & Irvin
Lyne’s Elevator
Shenandoah Junction
Psmng
Dloe
Tri-State Business College
Cumberland
JS. Ane Ahourd
Thame
Tram
Ace Tate
Iely
Auburn Farm
Jefferson Vehicle CO
Sitory
Starry Building
N.S
J. Strider
Martinsburg
J. F. Thompson & Bros
North Queen Street
Milton Kohler & Sons
Scientific Opticians
Southern States Mutual Life Insurance Company
West Virginia Company
Imes
Ker
West
Sachs &Co
Atlas Cement
F.O. Trump
Hmmadon
Kearneysville, W. VA
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