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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
2
A long, opinionated analysis discusses registration costs, political fights between Dawson and Freseht supporters, and a quiet Martinsburg election. It praises independence, criticizes tariff and trusts, and notes a large Democratic victory in Berkeley County after a clean, corruption-free vote.
A sprawling editorial attacks Roosevelt for plans to buy Panama Canal supplies in open market, arguing trusts and tariff rebates would be harmed. It cites Taft on ships from England, Dan Williams’ remarks, and fears of inflated costs if American industry is protected. A Warsaw bombing note and Virginia author Mary Johnston’s father’s death conclude the piece.
Miss Wallie Henshaw, formerly of Martinsburg, wed Rev. Francis O Berry in Dallas Texas. In Hagerstown circuit court the State pleaded not guilty in the Joseph Gray and John Carter robbery case near Sharpsburg. Also notes include McComasie nominated for DC Court of Appeals, a Lovettsville dentist incident, Burton killing baby rat tragedy near Welsh Run, Hancock abduction conviction, ferrying train wreck fears, horse theft scare, Martineburg election wins, and President Roosevelt's stance on transportation travel expenses.
J.B. Dy of Chattanooga reports from Fasanpo Prento Heco in May 1905 about Haiti and Santo Domingo. He describes geography, climate, agriculture, autocratic rule, social conditions, ruins around Santo Domingo, Sanches Bay, and Puerto Plata, noting American influence, debt, and potential annexation as U.S. prospectors study the region.
Lorwenan Curren Rev H O Haith D D Pastor Shepherdstown directory details worship times at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m, listing church contact and location for weekly services and parish notes.
A Belle Plaine man reports a friend severely injured his hand and swelling suggested blood poisoning. Buck- Ten's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Describes it as best in the world for burns and sores, 2c at Reinhart's drug store.
A broad plea argues that fraudulent voting is a major political evil and demands an efficient state registration law. It criticizes Republican leaders for failing to pass workable measures and warns that current efforts only confuse voters and fail to curb fraud before June elections. It urges citizens to act on June 1 to influence registration and related tax questions.
A long standing land dispute centers on the Miller-Turner case. The document details heirs and undivided property, claims of dower, unlawful mortgages, and unresolved debts tied to Thomas Turner. It notes forty years of record scrutiny, contested deeds, and creditors seeking satisfaction, with references to Elaine Garr and photographer E. F. Oden and a Potomac bridge gallery opening.
Braxton county reports gold and other metals found sparking farmer excitement. Wood county bond proposal failed. Parkerburg faces political crook concerns. Gov Cawaon names Penitentiary board: Mullen, Jacobs, Floyd, Hamilton, Gilkerson. A Wheeling street car attack injures conductor and a passenger. suspect fled. Oil tax plan debated and court ruling holds landowners pay taxes on oil value even if others hold the oil.
Constable John Bertges of Allegheny Pa days earlier refused pay for helping Anton Luts a wealthy brewer. Luts offered a million glasses of beer as thanks and ordered delivery to Bertges. The gesture sparked humor as locals note it would take about 208 years to drink that amount. Bertges, age 40 at the time, accepted the joke.
Advertorial fragment touts a noiseless typewriter as a dream and extols Humetters Stomach Bitters as a century stalwart remedy for indigestion and digestive woes. Also notes Tiffany & Co. diamond robbery, a dramatic marriage mention, and Fly’s Cream Balm as a nasal application product with price details.
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