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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
4
The article surveys Hearst withdrawal remarks, miner strikes at Gary and the broader labor dispute, Johnstown saloon policies under Prohibition, and congressional inaction on bonus and labor legislation. It notes public cost of strikes, enforcement critiques, and calls for strict prohibition enforcement.
Ruling authorities raid William Boster's Trades Union Educational League offices in Chicago, seizing Bolshevism era books pamphlets and images. The seizure ties Foster to Russian revolution links and alleged radical activity in Midwest centers including Michigan Central Wreck case mentions.
The Fortney-McCumber tariff bill clears Congress amid fierce debate and accusations of corruption. It raises rates beyond pro‑tectionist expectations, taxing millions for the benefit of a few, with a conference to determine final changes before a November public verdict.
The report notes the assassination of Michael Collins during a period of Irish political upheaval and the death of Griffith, signaling a severe setback for the Free State government. It then lists appointed teachers across several county schools, including Middleway, Harper's Ferry, Bolivar, and Halltown, with principals and assistants named. The piece also covers bail decisions for seven defendants in Charles Town linked to last August’s miner march, detailing bail amounts and conditions, plus a brief on a university staff report from West Virginia University.
In a pitchers duel nine innings of scoreless play ended when Shepherdstown edged Hagerstown's John's Lutheran Church team 1 to 0. Brandy Myers allowed six hits for Shepherdstown while Wiebel matched with four walks and eight strikeouts. Key plays included a seventh inning error on Zinkland and a decisive tenth inning single by N McKee driving in Snyder for the winning run.
Bakerton news itemizing a M E Sunday school picnic at Hyer Farm near Mr Pee Moters, plus scattered updates on local families, birthday celebrations for Evelyn Mills, and visits by Mrs Edna Cromwell and others. Rev Brandt organizes three town baseball teams for Sunday school scholars with a schedule across Millville Shenandoah Junction Bakerton. Various residents, travels, and weekend visits are noted including Baker ton Millville and Hashing events.
The West Virginia State Fair plans a full week of events from September 4 to 9. Officials just awarded a contract to add fifty horse stalls, boosting capacity for a bumper entry in harness and thoroughbred races. The fair features around $30,000 in total purses and expects 250 thoroughbreds and over 100 trotters. The Big Three circuit includes Erie, Conacaut Lake, and Wheeling, with daily speed events and key actions like the 2:07 stake pace on September 4 and the $10 trot on Thursday.
Federal prohibition agents arrested Jefferson County resident Harry Osborne for moon shining when they swooped on his home near the Shenandoah river and the Virginia line. Osborne pleaded guilty and was jailed in Martinsburg after the seizure of a ten gallon still, gear, and liquor. The operation was led by Deputy Prohibition Agent Bowers and State Agent Stotler of Martinsburg.
Notice from Shepherdstown West Virginia announces a two hundred acre annn titled Wid Shepherd-fem Possession dated April 1923. Communication to F.1D. Foren, Shepherdstown, RF DO No. 2. August 17, 1932. Next Wednesday August 30th at 2 oclock a cleanup day in Shepherdstown. Property owners urged to clear premises and avoid street dirt. contractor will haul away. J Strider Mole, Mayor.
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