West Virginia politics and national affairs debate 1911
The Shepherdstown Register discusses the WV Legislature and national issues. It laments political manipulation by party bosses, cites Diaz and Mexican reformers, and warns about Senate inaction affecting reform. It criticizes patronage in Morgantown and calls for primary election reform amid party conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Diaz
Washington Letter 1911 Delivers Senate Action Plans
The Democrats and Progressive Republicans in the Senate unite on key items including direct election of Senators, Lorimer inquiry, and the West Virginia reapportionment bill. New evidence emerges in Lorimer’s case, and West Virginia gains an extra House seat. Senator Watson pushes a labor–protective tariff proposal targeting immigrant workers.
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Washington
Senate
Lorimer
West Virginia
House of Representatives
House
Jess
Watson
United States
Europe
West
Republican Party
Taft
LaFollette
Scott
Dawson
la Follette
Frank L. Bowman
Morgantown
Sturgiss
J. S. Posten
Posten
Bowman
Davis Elkins
Chilton
Department of Agriculture
Charles Town Holds Corporation Election Today
Charles Town conducts a city election with three council seats. The issue lists J M Miller, famed West Virginia apple king, possibly selling Berkeley county orchards to a New York syndicate for 500000. News brief mentions smallpox in Berkeley Springs and nearby Waynesboro Pennsylvania.
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Charles Town
J. M. Miller
West Virginia
Berkeley County
New York
Henry Myers
Berkeley Springs
Waynesboro
Page Courier
Luray
Jilly Ist
Aia
White Hall
Har CokDoh
W. Va
Henry Miller
Miller Building
James A. Thomas
W. S. Allder
Inte
Chas Town
E.miller
Gibson Bulding
Chsres Town
W. Ffromae
Thomas Bailing
No-License Movement and Local Happenings in Smarpsburg
A Smarpsburg news roundup reports a boat accident near Mountain Lock with eleven men aboard, some from the town, and other local notes include business changes, repairs, visits, and social events. A courthouse No-License meeting set petitions due May 30 and a Charleston election on June 2 regarding license policy.
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T. J. Kelley
Solomon's Church
Shenandoah County
FE. D. Newman
John S. Wissler
J. L Phillips
Charles Town
J. W Duffy
Winchester
National Biscuit Company
Keedy
Marker
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Wheeling
Adrian C. Nadenbousch
Martinsburg
Thomas C. Bowling
Charles H. Burch
Union Station
Washington
C. W. Hodges
S. N. Widdup
Hagerstown
Widdup
Boaz Gardenour
J. E. S. Pryor
National Stone and Brick Company
Washington County
Anti-Saloon League
Hag Mail
Levi Sager
Sager
Congressman Brown
George H. Porterfield
Porterfield
Mexico
Mont Alto
Tiger
Mountain Lock
Bakerton Lime Works
Los Fore
Mr. Adam
Thos. C. Noyes
Washington Stor
Cook
McComas Avenue
Charles Lowman
George Thomas
H. Ford
Myers’ Mill
Eva Dulin
Amenta Snavely
Harvey Benner
Cumberland
Hallie Shaw
Earl Coffman
B. F. DeLauney
Carl Nunamaker
Pry's Mills
Pittsburg
Frank Boyer
Wmn
Bussard
Burnside
Lester Otto
Hugh Swain
Myrtie
RS. Suman
Mary
E. M.garrett
Afernoon
Elmer Boyer
T. N. Stine
Charles Dorsey
National Cemetery
Mildred Smith
Burnside Bridge
Hagers' Town
Edwin C. Wilson
Vessa Swain
Edna Highbarger
Hughey Swain
Fredine
Maud Seaman
Mattie Lakin
Captain Cook
Roberta Marker
Col
Jacob E. Fisher
Thomas Brashears
Our Town
Mr. Brashears
Harry Thomas
Baltimore
John P. Smith
George Snavely
Prank Grove
Courthoase
Jefferson County
Commencement Plans at Shepherd College
Shepherd College State Normal School schedules final exams June 1st. Forty five graduates mark a record class while a full commencement week unfolds with lectures, recitals, sermons, drill, alumni events, and diplomas. Notable speakers include Rev. J C Broomfield, Rev. Thomas H. Lewis, Hon. John T. McGraw, and Prof. John H. Cox.
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Shepherd College
Shepherd College State Normal School
Oberammengat
J. C. Broomfield
John T. McGraw
Chatton
W. Va
John H. Cox
West Virginia University
Geo. S. Laidley
Board of Regents
Charleston
Dean's Kidney Pills Help Back Pain Sufferers
Testimonial from J. F. Whittington of Shepherdstown West Virginia praising Dean's Kidney Pills for rapid relief from kidney trouble and backache. The ad urges readers to buy from Hill's Pharmacy and to remember the brand Dean's.
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Dean
Shepherdstown
J. F. Whittington
W. Va
Doan
Down
Hill
Price Scents
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Jupiter Pluvius
Vnlsatente
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Lumber Trust
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Country
Utah
Mormon Temple
Brigham Young
Heed Smoot
Charleston Gazette
Glasscock
Virginia
Wheeling Intelligencer
Gazette
Intelligencer
Lamb
Sturgis
Gilkeson
Watson-Chilton
Light Company
Battle Abbey Committee
Richmond
Battle Abbey
Stuart Avenue
Kensington Street
Bizzell & Sinkler
Philadelphia
Kansas City Journal
St. Albans Sentinel
Hall
Cheney
Toledo
Andrew
F.i Cheney
Watbina, Innan & Marvin
Wm. F. Downs
Ely
el Ely Bros
Warren
Iis
Chas. Freitoy
E.D. Bowly
Owens & Miller
Lake City
Florida
Fletcher
Castoria
Paris
M. Berteaux
Abi Ri Street
S. Phillips
State of
Jefferson
Set
Chas. A. Johnson
Elk County
Murederers
Pennsylvania
Lippincott Soda Fountain
Flanagan
Rock Hill
Bakerton
Owens
Miller
Baltimore & Ohio
Atlantic City
Seashore
Assembly Presbyterian Church
International Convention United Society of Christian Endeavor
Grand Lodge
B. P. Ole
Pughes Baptist Convention
Pacific Coast Points
Los Angeles
Cal
American Medical Association
Christian Church
Ily
San Francisco
International S. 8
Rochester
N.Y
Mystic Shrine
Aig
Sat
Shenmadosh Keston
New Idea
Studebaker
Thomas Grain
Walter A. Wood
Satley
New Way Corm
Cambridge Steel
South Bend
Malta
Deering
McCormick and Osborne
Charles F. Byers
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Kirschbaum
T. B. Line Clothier and Furnish
Shepherdstawn
Wah
Burhan’s - Millinery
Milan
Burhan’s
Kohler Building
Hagers Town
Washington, Alexander & Coole
Wee Vigar
Thompson
Admiral Mower
Shepherdstow
Adeiwel
Fanny Eee
Jefferson Coon
Tate
Olla Permis
Milioe
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