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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
1
In a heated political scene, Republicans mobilize county voters while Democrats watch and predict sparring. Rumors place J B Jenkins and John S Burnett as likely judicial and constable nominees, with Parkersburg headquarters ready for the state campaign.
G W Attinson urges support for James Hearn citing family ties and shifting loyalties to gain county offices and jail control. He also urges favor for Riley Dangerfield, alleging party-switch motives and influence over voter groups including Black voters.
The ad claims health hinges on digestion and pure blood and says Hood's Sarsaparilla rapidly solves problems. It asserts prevention with prompt use for stomach or blood disorders and lists cures including scrofula salt rheum catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and other diseases.
The piece promotes Hood's Pills as a favorite family remedy and claims early use of One Minute Court Cure prevents consumption. It asserts benefits for coughs colds croup asthma grippe throat and lung troubles with quick cures. A lost gold button with a pearl center is noted also asking to be left at the office.
Report from Rome and Hong Kong notes six hundred Europeans including foreign ministers held by Chinese authorities. If a war declaration occurs, the captives may be released within twenty four hours to permit their departure from Pekin, signaling possible boxers delivery. Canton authorities tighten policy with executions of pirates and near shore naval watch by British observers.
Washington reports confirm the allied view that Chinese ministers in Pekin may be alive as evidence from Consul Fowler and Japanese sources supports. The danger of hostage threats could delay peace terms, while officials advise caution and a counter threat if needed to safeguard imperial family and Pekin. Also noted are ex convict Hendershot seeking $24 from a sheriff and Congressman Daly of New Jersey dying of apoplexy at Far Rockaway.
Washington reports the War Department received a cablegram stating the Pekin advance starts today.
In Brooklyn the Pirates crushed the Dodgers 17 to 1 with 24 hits and 1 error after strong hitting. New York defeated Chicago 9 to 4 on 13 hits. Philadelphia beat St Louis 11 to 4 on 13 hits. Boston topped Cincinnati 11 to 9 with solid offense as pitchers and fielding contributed to the varied results across league games.
A limited 10 by 30 inch color panel by Saubon will accompany tomorrow's Sunday Press. The image features a cluster of season’s most beautiful flowers and is publicized as a sensational free gift to readers who order in advance.
May Infants cholera case in fanvam improved after using Cuamleylain's Colic, Cheers and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions. Within two days the child recovered fully and became vigorous. Mrs. Curtis Baker of Bookwaiter Ohio endorses the remedy, noting it never failed when used as directed. Sold by H N White.
An advertisement promotes Kermott's Choco ites Laxative Quinine described as easily taken candy that quickly cures colds and sore throats. It markets a novelty remedy for common illnesses without medical qualification.
The Presidio tent camp fills with troops en route to the Orient. Four companies of the Fifteenth Infantry arrive from Governor's Island New York and one from Omaha. Two troops of the Third Cavalry arrive from Fort Meyer today.
The British steamer Sutherlandshire under Capt Nicol, en route from Rotterdam to Kiao Chau with a planned port of Portland Oregon, grounded at Sumatra on July 27 and became a total wreck. Thirteen crew members were rescued.
William A. O'Neil a brakeman on the Ohio River Railroad was knocked down and cut in two by his train at the station in Parkersburg this morning en route to duty. The accident occurred in front of the station and the details are under investigation.
One setter pup about 54 months old black with white spots in East End. Reward offered for return to A. W. Howard.
Frightful blunder adver tis es Backley's Arnica Balm claimed to kill pain and heal quickly. It purportedly cures old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and all skin eruptions. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed.
An old remedial claim promotes Cure Cold in wad by Kermett's Chocolates, featuring laxative quinine said to ease head cold and sore throat.
W Lee Wilnota of Top of Allegany West Virginia reports five years of family use with Ramon's Liver Puls and Tonic Pellets. He calls them mild in action, splendid in effect, pleasant to take and suitable for households unable to pay large doctor bills. He recommends keeping a box for necessity.
DeWits Little Early Risers are famous pills for liver and stomach troubles. They promise no griping and come from H N White.
Kermott's Chocolates and a laxative quinine remedy are mentioned amid a garbled ad. The text notes Putnam Fadelese Dye colors available in Silk Weel or Action variants, sold by Fiat Top Grocery Co.
In Patterson New Jersey July 51 an American wife of Bretano Bressi the assassin of King Humbert says her husband was insane. Anarchists who plotted Humbert’s death are said to have planned McKinley’s assassination and the plot was revealed by a conspirator. Police monitor a Patterson woman believed to know details of the assassination plan.
Rome reports the Tribune states the murder of King Humbert was the result of a planned plot. A nonmilitant activist claims a Paris meeting drew lots for the killer. Mime Remain and son were arrested at the Milan residence. Bressi reached Milan July 27 with a male companion the police seek. The revolver came from Massachusetts and was bought in New York.
A Rome dispatch reports a second revolver found near the assassination site indicating two murderers and that both fired at the same moment.
A charter is issued for the Twin Branch Mining Company with principal office at Davy in McDowell county. Incorporators include F. M. Peters D. H. Johnston Wyndham Stokes Albert Watts J. E B. Brown and Charles M. Scott all of Bluefield.
New York July 31 Senator Platt rejects reports he will retire from Republican leadership and active politics due to ill health. He says there is no truth to the rumor and that he is as well as ever and still doing business.
Mrs J B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a grim surgical option for stomach and liver trouble and yellow jaundice. After trying other remedies she took seven bottles of Ziedric Bitters and claims a complete cure avoiding surgery. The product is marketed as guaranteed to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles for 50 cents at drug stores.
Several Free Scholarships will be distributed by Luray College in Luray Virginia for the 1900 1 session. Apply to Principal Prof. M M Hare grov provide full name address and reasons for aid.
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