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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
3
The Shepherdstown Register reports scenes from Baltimore and Chicago as Woodrow Wilson gains support among West Virginia delegates and readers debate Roosevelt and Taft. It notes a low state tax levy, Wheeling Turf Exchange criticism, and Democratic district plans in Grafton for Brown’s Congressional nomination.
A lengthy report on the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore details Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey securing the presidential nomination with Vice President hopeful Governor Thomas Marshall of Indiana. The piece covers Ballot-by-ballot progress, Bryan’s pro progressive push, and post nomination reactions from party leaders and notable figures. It also notes Wilson’s background, reform efforts in New Jersey, and includes additional West Virginia and Virginia political commentary.
Captain George L. Fisher seeks Antietam Battlefield supervision after C W Adams death. Geiser Company forms part of a major agricultural equipment conglomerate with 35 million in capital. Railway employees suffer injuries and deaths in Hagerstown and Frederick area incidents. Norfolk & Western shifts to semi monthly pay from July 1. West Virginia Children’s Home abuse allegations spark scrutiny. Auto crash near Halfway injures five. all survive. Church notes honor resignation of Shepherdstown pastor J David Miller with formal commendations.
The piece lauds William Jennings Bryan for his courage in Baltimore, praising his stand against trusts and monopolies and presenting Woodrow Wilson as a progressive leader. It asserts the public owes him a debt of gratitude for his sixteen-year defense of the people's rights and his selfless campaign.
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