Labor and politics run through old Shepherdstown page
A 1921 column discusses looming hard winter impacts on labor unions and bootlegging dangers in West Virginia and Maryland politics. It notes railroads’ coal pricing stance, critiques President Harding’s Congress handling, and teases possible Democratic bids by Mrs Jaetta Jewell Brown in the district. It also covers Virginia politics with Mr Trinkle versus Mr Anderson and cites bootlegging profits by Sinbaldi and a New York gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaetta Jewell Brown
Congress
Bowers
West Virginia
Virginia
Trinkle
Anderson
Cumberland
Sinbaldi
New York
Winter stagnation as Senate quarrels stall revival
Winter nears while business stalls and prices deter new ventures. Consumers delay purchases as unions demand high wages and manufacturers seek modest profits. Senate infighting and absent Republicans over tax bill amendments worsen the climate, with leadership denouncing shirkers and Congress described as a rudderless ship in a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Penrose
Lodge
Curtis
Republiicans
Congress
Union Leaders Threaten Nationwide Rail Strike Start Sunday
Five major railroad unions announce a Sunday start for a strike involving engineers conductors firemen trainmen and switchmen. They cite wage readjustment and fiscal strain on railroads amid public and government opposition. Also obituary notices for J Hop Woods Ellen Dodge Katherine Pine and Annie DeHaven. A three month old child dies and a mention of Klenzo powder toothpaste at Owens drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hop Woods
Philippi
West Virginia
Buchhwnnon
Hewig
Nelson Woods
Sam's V. Woods
Tandella Byrer
Ellen Dodge
Edward Dodge
New York
Charles Town
Joseph Dougherty
Katherine Pine
Darkesville
Berkeley County
Annie WV. DeHaven
James DeHaven
Inwood
Lawrence Jones
New Street
Senate
Owen's
Movie Star Elsie Ferguson Visits Charles Town
Elsie Ferguson the noted film star spent a few days in Charles Town at former Mayor Perry’s country estate. She and secretary Natalie Rector were greeted warmly by a citizens committee. The visit aided her in shaping the Virgin atmosphere for her upcoming play The Varying Shore. Local editor notes the star’s charm and public interest in her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
Elsie Ferguson
Thornton T. Perry
Miss Ferguson
South
Cizens
Natalie Rector
Vicksburg
Haines
Head of Hogs In Close Springers Win Narrowly
In a tight matchup the Head of Hogs edged their rival in a springer style finish. The result keeps both teams in contention as the season nears its midpoint.
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L. Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Maryland
Chamber of Commerce At
Wheeling
Chilton
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Harding
Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellow's
Shenandoah Junction
Owens’ Drug Store
Willowdale Farm
Shepherdstown
Shepherd Pike
Dixie
Barney
Prince
Polly
Charlie
Barshare
Belle
Jack
Tobe
Jenny
Eminent
Belle Vue
Dorcas
Plymouth
Bobby
Mully
Kate
Mary
Daisy
Poland
China
Cloverdale
Hampshire
Susanna
Horace
Osborne
Syracuse
Uams
Rain Or Shine
Woman's Club of
Shepherdstows
Henry Shepherd
Dodd & Crow
Auctioneers
McQuilkin Brothers
Clerks
Golden Fern
Noble
Piniafore
Las Ste
G. H. Whiting and Son
Dod
Young Ladies’ Shop
South Queen Street
Martinsburg, W. VA
AMOCO
American Oil Company
Baltimore, Md
Beantown
Regiete
Rexall
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