WV Debt Crisis Stirred in Shep County Editorial
The Shepherdstown Register notes West Virginia facing a debt decree of over four million and calls for taxing coal oil and gas interests. It questions public sentiment, criticizes press bias, and endorses resistance to debt collection while praising President Wilson and denouncing speculative schemes. Howard Sutherland pursues Congress seat. Bryan defends principles amid newspaper attacks.
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West Virginia
Howard Sutherland
West Viginia
Congress
Sutherland
Elkins
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Ciermany
Bryan
West Virginia Debt Award From Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruling assigns West Virginia $12,495,929.50 as its share of Virginia antebellum debt plus interest, totaling roughly $12.3 million. if unpaid by July, 5 percent interest accrues. Justices fix WV’s responsibility after long dispute over principal and interest, with details on prior credits and timeout prospects. Major Holmes Conrad moves to compel payment via receiver. creditors in New York and Baltimore dominate future claims.
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United States Supreme Court
West Virgina
Virginia
West Virginia
Hughes
Supreme Court
White
Holmes Conrad
New York
Baltimore
Notable Visitors and Local Happenings at Sharpsburg
Randolph Barton and family from Baltimore toured the battlefield after repairs near Sharpsburg, accompanied by guide Reilly. Mrs. Grove of Norfolk attends sister Bessie Grove’s wedding. Red Men plan June 20 graves decoration. J W Monath, battlefield superintendent, visits town ahead of July start. Local residents and visitors from Hagerstown, Keen dysville, Manitowoc, and Philadelphia frequent the area, with social events and travel updates throughout.
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Randolph Barton
Baltimore
Winchester
Sharpsburg
Battlefeld
Reilly
Barton
Lloyd S. Grove
Norfolk
Airove
Lizzie Grove
Bessie Grove
Red Men's Order
Idella Snyder
Hagerstown
Gena Wade
Norristown
Peepee Snavely
Monath
S. Maud Jones
Keendysville
Clarence Snyder
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
Leo Henson
Edgar Hammond
Myers” Mill
Bosbyschell
48Th
Pennsylvania Regiment
Philadelphia
Fannie Spon
Chas. N. Hotfmaster
Ben Jackson
Washington
P. C Dulin
Marjorie
Martha Reilly
Rodney Swaine
Steelton
Edna Highbarger
Edward Alderton
Alderton
RF. DeLauney
Local Shepherdstown Kidney Remedy Endorsement
Citizen M L Hickey of Shepherdstown endorses Doan's Kidney Pills citing relief from kidney and bladder issues after experience in England and after using the product in the United States. Ad directed readers to purchase Dean's Kidney Pills from Owens & Miller with a promise of fair dealing and a remedy recommendation from a local source.
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Shepherdstown
M.L. Hickey
England
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N.Y
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Charles Town, W. Va
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