Tariff debates and party splits in 1908 era
The June 10 1908 issue quotes editor L Snyder denouncing Aldrich tariff plans and predicting a GOP split over consumer rights and business interests. It cites Taft likely veto, Democratic Senate quarrels, and Wheeling Intelligencer cautions on tariff revival while McEnery and Aldrich faces criticism for protectionist stances and trust alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Senate
Aldrich
Wheeling Intelligencer
Elkins
Scott
Insolvent Harrisonburg Daily Times to appoint receiver
A receiver will be appointed for the Harrisonburg Virginia Daily Times after the paper's insolvency. The news item also notes various local matters including a fatal accident near Petersville Maryland and charges against a man in Harper's Ferry. The report covers property deals in Charles Town and Berkeley Springs, court actions, and a new rest house opening in Shepherdstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Daily Times
W. Suively Flook
Petersville
Frederick County
George Gross
Megro
Horace Hates
Hagers' Town
Temperance Topics and Local Option News From West Virginia
Weaving through temperance battles from Belmont to Berkeley and beyond, the article reports dry and wet movements across counties and towns including Betlaire, Elkins, Charleston, Piedmont, Keyser, Parkersburg, Staunton, Bristol, and Martinsburg. It notes licenses granted, refusals, and political shifts, plus meetings of State Normal School regents and salary adjustments for principals and teachers.
Cracked Crumbs of a Health Ad Text
Fragmentary ad text hints at medical claims and a product named Hill's Pharmacy. The readable parts reference piles and cracked skin but offer no clear event, person, date, or verifiable details.
West Virginia News Highlights in Clarksburg Meeting and Local Crimes
The West Virginia Educational Association plans a June 16 gathering in Clarksburg with a three day session. WV Penitentiary at Moundsville houses 1,153 inmates as of May. Five Fayette County men attempted to ambush mine boss Calloway Mayer. after escaping, he returned with a Winchester and killed one, mortally wounded two, and beat two others. Convicted: seven men in Fayette County jailed for concealed weapons. Weston offenders get six months or a year. Charles P. Light named State Road Commissioner, salary 3000 dollars, offices in Charleston, assistants named. Edward Baker named State Road Engineer, salary 2000 dollars. Coal and Coke Railroad two-cent fare injunction overturned in Charleston Circuit Court. In Parkersburg, L. B. O’Neill pleads guilty to a federal mail fraud scheme involving silk ads. Susan N. Silverman of Grafton involved in the scam. Shepherd College Summer School for Teachers opens with classes, credit work, and guidance for exam preparation. enrollment rising, tuition five dollars. Additional notice references stiff 15 year undiagnosed illness and railway earnings around five and a half million dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Educational Association
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Moundsville
Fayette County
Calloway Mayer
Weston
Charles P. Light
Martinsburg
Glasscock
Light
Charleston
Edward Baker
Beverly
Burdett
Coal and Coke Railroad
Conley
Avis
Kanawha County
Davis and Elkins
Henry G. Davis
S. B. Elkins
United States
Parkersburg
L. B. O'Neill
Morgantown
O'Neill
Susan N. Silvinson
Grafton
Register
Shepherd College
Shepherd College State Normal School
J.D. Muldoon
W. M. Duke
Notice to the public on fines for town liabilities
Public notice states the time for compliance and penalties. It mentions town liabilities and a range of fines from one to five dollars. The plain language indicates enforcement across the town with a monetary penalty for noncompliance.
Local notes from Davis and surrounding towns
A collage of brief notices lists Norman Smiths officers bound for Davis West Virginia for work, visitors from Brunswick Roanoke and California, a merry go round moved to a new spot, gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Victor Smith, and travelers like Seymour Fisher seeking canal health benefits. Ex Senator S C George visits with wife, and Elias Snavely plans September return. Also advertised: 3 000 Florida farms for sale with included town lot. climate remarks and contact for A G Baker Summit Point June 10 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Seperate
Norman Smith Beft
Davis
W. Va
Ibertus Kerlin
Ewiget
Fannie Morgan
Brunswick Md
C. L. Mill
Stine
Alice Wilson
Martha Reilly
Victor Smith
Shepherdstown
Edward Fisher
Lloyd
Ives
Fisher
Seymour Fisher
Roanoke
Cumberland
S. C. George
Haverhill
Mass
Lizzie Grove
A. Gorman Morrow
Yalo
Cal
O. T. Reilly
T.H. Porter
Elias
Washington, D. C
Florida
A.G. Baker
Summit Point
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The
Hi. L. Snyder
Entor and Publisher
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Bailey
Democratic Party
Bowers
Senator Doliver
Iowa
Senator Aldrich
New England
West Virginia Bar
Intelligencer
Court of Appeals
Senator McEnery
Louisiana
James A. Thomas
Bessie Travers
W. W. Coe
Wright Denny
Charles Town
Thomas
Stuart W. Walker
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Morgan County
Berkeley Springs
Hancock Station
Josephus Gross
Sharpsburg
Long
Gross
Harper's Ferry
Bolivar
Board of Education
J. Orville Kefauver
Lewis FP. Kefauver
Mr. Kefauver
Jefferson County
Maryland
Storer College
Bastile
Harper’s Ferry
Nannie Taylor
Wilbur Shipley
Mall Boots
Betlaire
Wheeling
Randolph County
Mineral County
Piedmont
Keyser
Mass Miller
Hagerstown
Youngstown
Mahoning
Ohio
George B. Survick
Point Pleasant
Virginia
Staunton
Bristol
Thomas Anderson
Berkeley County
Board of Regents
State Normal Schools
Huntington
State Board of Regents
Marshall College
M. P. Shawkey
P. W. Morris
G. A. Northcott
State Department of Free Schools
Fairmont
Hall
Gitar
Cheney & CG
Toledo
Fletcher
Castoria
West Virginia News
Inion
Aberrascoworth
B. F.ayscue
Ae .C
Kane
U. S
U. S. Martin
Ladies of Gentlemen
Quick Elle
Big Monty Co
Inter Bee
Stockholders’ Meeting
Jefferson Security Bank
H. Quigley
Binder
Lyon Brand
Security Cement
Lyne & Irvin
Lyne’s
Shenandoah Junction
Walter A. Wood
Walter A. Wood Company
Princess Street
Chas.f.byers
W.va
Dublic Aceon
Ceove
Cusaishs Orate
Seton
Dolley
Cage
Sendieeet
J. S. Fleming
Notary Public
Rowe
Jefferson Vehicle Company
Auburn ‘Wagon Company
Stewart Vehicle Company
Goetz Harness Factory
Jefferson Vehicle CO
N.S
J. Strider
Starry
Ug P.M
Surroundings
Milton Kohler & Sons, Jewelers
Opticians
Atlas Cement
F.O. Trump
Kearneysville, W. VA
Ma Matai Insurance Company
Charles
Nee Me Ag
Southern States Mutual Life Insurance Company
Charleston, W. Va
Harrison B. Smith
Ldte
Baltimore & Ohio
R.R
Gio
Cae Serenata Cone Sk Association
Uly 2
Portland
Cre
Keraian Wiptet Caorratun
Hap St, Paul
Minn
Tetera
Salt Lake Coty
Utah
G. AR National
Seattle Wash
Ocejest Ceavestan Bowrara Cos Boi Soverdes
Lidge
Feptemiber Boni
Spokane
Wash
National Ivigwton Comgresa Amennt
Service Ee
Angus WH
Menced
Tc Calico
Calico
Tc Gingham
Chambries
Shepherd's Plaid
Pendleton
Stephertstown, W, Va
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