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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
4
The Shepherdstown Register reports Roosevelt taunting Taft as Ohio votes loom while pensions surge to 157 million annual spending. It notes a Democratic push for fair elections, anti liquor petitions, and a Jefferson county primary with many local offices at stake including sheriff prosecutor assessor and county commissioners.
Editor urges voters to rethink the election of executive committee members this Saturday. He argues current committees act as bosses, dictating nominees and rewarding supporters, and calls for voters to remove these figures and restore representative governance. The piece notes candidates on the ticket across precincts and urges participation.
A county petition of 3 800 names including 2 000 voters urged against granting an intoxicating drinks license. The Court, by three to two, refused the license, citing law and the applicant's fitness. The Law and Order Committee urged voters to back William Wilt over Daniel Heflebower, framing the issue as a fight for principle and county order.
The Sharpsburg public schools held commencement in the new school building auditorium last Friday afternoon. Miss Jessie Cook Miss Helen Slass Miss Della Boyer and Mrs Roberta Marker delivered essays while diplomas were presented by Philip Grove. Principal J Wesley Eavey spoke as did others praising discipline and quality class work.
Romney WV May 7 1912 J Strider Moler answers questions about 1904 Parker vote post office roles and local business ties amid heated Democratic nominating contest for state senator. He denies Gilkeson whiskey ring charges and defends independence from outside influence.
In a May 11 1912 appeal to Jefferson County voters H B Gilkeson counters Kump and saloon interests. He asserts the liquor issue was raised by Martinsburg interests, defends Zimmerman as an honest sponsor, and calls for fair treatment while detailing past electoral margins and community support.
The piece notes Peruna advertising claims detailing its ingredients and claims of health benefits. It also includes multiple public notices announcing candidacies for Jefferson County Assessor, listing deputies and districts, and a Prosecuting Attorney re-election bid in the Democratic primary.
A series of notices from William Wilt Danial Heflebow J. Str eer Moler and WM A Wilson announce their bids for county commissioner and prosecuting attorney. They pledge to uphold Democratic primary outcomes and advocate for licensing changes and vigorous prosecution, citing experience and public duty.
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