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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
3
A 1912 discussion piece covers Roosevelt's third party push, Taft faction battles in West Virginia, Wilson's Baltimore convention momentum, and Virginia and Minnesota progressives backing Wilson. It notes Rockefeller’s age and gas price rise, tariff debates, and calls for party realignment amid looming elections.
Hon. William G. Brown of West Virginia’s second district was renominated by acclamation at a Grafton Democratic convention. The gathering praised his House record, endorsed Baltimore convention nominees, and pledged a vigorous campaign to keep the district Democratic. J Sloan Kuykendall was named presidential elector.
A series of alarming incidents dominate the region. The Berkeley Springs Land Company plant burned, with $12,000 in losses and $7,000 insured. A Lackawanna line collision near Corning, New York killed forty and wounded fifty. An elderly Martinsburg man died after being struck at a Queen Street crossing. A woman in Washington swallowed a frog accidentally, later removed by a physician. Riverton Mills in Virginia burned, now insured. A 14 year old drowned in Knoxville canal. A four year old lost both feet in a mowing accident near Winchester and died. Public Works Board headed by Gov. Glasscock visited Berkeley Springs to discuss a hotel project, hearing proposals from Bartlett and Graham. Sandpatch tunnel near Cumberland partially collapsed, trains diverted via new line to Pittsburgh division. A memorial poem honors a late brother, W. A. D. Lockingbill. Local notices warn of catarrh cures promoting constitutional treatment. A survey on a train showed voter leanings: Wilson favored by 13, Roosevelt by 1, Socialist by 1, Taft by none.
West Virginia news covers party realignments with Scott eyed for RNC treasurer and Gov. Glasscock loyal to regular Republicans. Davis renominated for Congress. Woods and Butcher active in Democratic canvass. Wilson predicted to carry WV. sheriff candidate Bert Watkins penalized for corrupt practices. Congressional committees consider naval cannon loans and public building bills, with taxation forfeitures noted and Naval Academy entrants listed.
Mrs Carrie Mack of Shepherdstown Virginia says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain and kidney symptoms after intense pain, dizziness, and nervousness followed by relief. Sold by Hill's pharmacy and all dealers. 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents United States Remember the name Doan's.
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