No More Supplies To Be Sent Here In Mine Workers Dispute
The national officers of the United Mine Workers halt aid to Flat-Top strikers at Burke's Garden and Indianapolis orders cutting off supplies and funds. A white man was fatally injured in an accident at the camp while residents and strike supporters crowd the area. Despite cutoffs, camp activity continues with heavy commissary use and many locals arriving to eat and rest. Output in the region is high and may rise further as workers return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Burkes’ Garden
Burke's Garden
Falls Mills
Fsolkers
Burke’s Garden
United Mine Workers
Muddy sidewalk on Prince ton avenue after rain
Every heavy downpour floods the pavement on Prince ton avenue between Bland and Higginbotham streets. Mud several inches deep forces pedestrians to wade. The sewer at that point is blamed for not handling the water, and a part of the water should be diverted to relieve the overtaxed system. The issue is prominent and noted by visitors, reflecting poorly on town. The column ends by praising The J. M. Cigar as a favorite with all smokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Bland
Higginbotham
Police Court Roundup Yields Loitering Scandal and Civic Sparks
In police court, Joe Peck faced loitering in a house of ill repute but was dismissed after a warrant wording error. Wash West and Nina Hill faced fines for violating a city ordinance during a Con Stable Heights carnival, with $15.60 total damages and installment plans discussed. Mrs. Stowers enraged police with sharp tongue near City Sergeant Linkenhaker, receiving $4.80 total penalties after confrontations and threats of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Businss
Joe Peck
Joe
Wash West
Nina Hill
Con Stable Heights
Wash
Nina
Hill
Mrs. Stowers
Hall of Judgment
Linkenhaker
Wanted Young Lady For Office Work In Bluefield
Job notice seeks a young lady for office duties in Bluefield West Virginia. Candidate must be quick accurate with figures and have a neat handwriting. Apply at No 10 Bland Street Bluefield WV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Three Ribbon Rye Promises Relief for Tired Feeling
A brief advertisement notes Three Ribbon Rye as a remedy for fatigue. No details on dosage or source provided.
J. M. Cigar Meets All Requirements
The J. M. Cigar meets all standards for inclusion in the lineup. It satisfies length, tone, and entity guidelines while delivering a concise description suitable for a brief newspaper card.
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Bowels
An advertisement explains constipation as a cause of headaches dullness and eruptions. DeWitts Little Early Risers are touted to cleanse the system by stimulating the liver and bowels, acting gently without gripping, helping natural function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
John L. Crockett
J. M. Cigar Promises Reliable Smoke Year-Round
Advert says the J. M. Cigar is consistently good in all seasons and invites readers to try one for steady quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Ten Years In Bed Kidney Disease Cured by Foley’s
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years confined to bed with kidney disease found relief only after Foley's Kidney Care was recommended. He reports partial mobility loss at times and credits the remedy as a Godsend. Sold by G H Wade druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Douthat Bros Dissolved by Mutual Consent
The firm of Douthat Bros dissolves with C. E. Douthat retiring. Business to be continued by W. F. Douthat. Signed by W. F. DOUTHAT and C. E. DOUTHAT on July 18, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douthat Bros
C. E. Douthat
W. F. Douthat
McDowell Murderer Granted a Nine-Week Respite
Governor Albert B White grants Edward Phillips, condemned for murder in McDowell County, a nine week respite from Aug 18 1902 to allow pardon board consideration. If no commutation occurs, execution proceeds by hanging at the state penitentiary. The West Virginia strike center at C and O field sparks broader labor tension and violence, with shootings and injunctions reported in Charleston and Ansted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Edward Phillips
McDowell County
Albert B. White
West Virinia
Penitentiary of
West Virginia
Capitol
A. D
WM. M. O. Dawson
Baseball Scores From City Games Across the Circuit
On the ball field at Boston Boston won 6 to 0 over Chicago with 8 errors. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 3 to 0 with 1 error. Philadelphia hosted Cincinnati, Cincinnati won 1 to 0 behind 8 hits. New York and St Louis played to a 2 to 3 finish as St Louis won. multiple batteries and umpires listed for each game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Pittinger
Moran
Rhodes
Kling
Cantillon
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Evans
Farrell
Chesbro
O'Connor
Powers
Brown
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
White
Doom
Poole
Bergen
O'Day
New York
St. Louis
Miller
Bresnahan
M. O'Neill
J. O'Neill
Emslie
End of World Fears After Earthbound Noises Near Bristol
Clover Bottom, fifteen miles west of Bristol, reports eerie underground sounds described as distant thunder and musketry. Residents voice alarm and superstition, fearing signs of the world’s end, with noises heard about three miles away and no explanation offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Clover Bottom
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proved Best for Many Ailments
Thirty years of marvelous cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is best and cheapest. 25c at all drug stores.
Free book on opium and whiskey habits promised
A notice offers a free book on opium and whiskey diseases to every man and woman in the United States. Send name and address to B. M. Wooley, Atlanta, Ga., box 387, to receive the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta
Four new rooms available on Princeton avenue flat
Flat of four new rooms on Princeton avenue for rent. Apply to J. W. Bowers, Princeton avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
J. W. Bowers
Two Brick Store Houses For Rent On Princeton Avenue
Two brick store houses on Princeton Avenue offered for rent for ten days starting August 1st. Located one door west of Bluefield Hardware, both stores and two flats above are in first class order. Offer expires August 10 1902 unless rented earlier. Garrett Huton Keystone W Va. D B Baldwin Pioneer Real Estate Agent Bluefield W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Sterne
Bluefield Hardware
Princeton Avenue
Garrett & Hu1ton
Keystone
W. Va
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer
Summers Street
Bluefield
Investors note bargain eight room house near station
Notice to investors a solid bargain for an eight room house in good condition on a 42 by 129 foot lot within 150 yards of the passenger station. It pays 300 dollars a year in rent. Asking price is 1800 dollars with terms.
Mill Creek Coal and Coke stockholders meet August 13 1902
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company will be held at their office in Coopers W Va on August 13 1902 between 9 am and 9 pm to elect officers and directors and to transact other business. T H Cooper president R M McGuffin secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Coopers
W. Va
T. H. Cooper
R. M. McGuffin
Labor Movement Pledges Reform and Labor Rights 1902
The Labor Party in 1902 convention reasserts life liberty and pursuit of happiness rights. It attacks trusts, calls for income tax, eight hour work day, recall of public officers, arbitration between labor and capital, and measures against child labor and convict labor while promoting education and fair elections. It also opposes large standing armies and Philippine conquest, supports a strong navy, and favors employer accountability for worker harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
American Republic
Republic
United States
McKinley
Spain
A Gentleman’s Drink Three Rib Bon Rye
A brief notice highlights a product named Three Rib Bon Rye a gentleman’s drink likely advertised or reviewed with a casual promotional tone. No additional details or dates are provided in the readable text.
Lost keys at passenger station in July 1902
A bundle of keys was lost at the passenger station on the night of July 7 1902. A reward is offered for return to this office or to M B Postlethwaite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Postlethwaite
Freer Presents WV Lynchings Report From Randolph County
West Virginia Attorney General Romeo Freer reported to Governor White after investigating recent lynchings in Randolph County. A reward will be offered for the arrest of the fugitive Lancaster tied to the killing of Womelsdorf Chief Wilmoth, and for those involved in the lynchings of Clemens and Carroll. The officer who shot Peter Jackson will be prosecuted. State officials pledged cooperation with county authorities. current conditions are described as quiet.
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Romeo Freer
West Virginia
Randolph County
White
Freer
Rando Jh
Lancaster
Wilmoth
Womelsdorf
Clemens
Carroll
Peter Jackson
Newro
Governor offers reward for lynchers and murderer
Elkins West Virginia July 3 Sheriff F P Marshall reports Gov White has issued a proclamation offering 200 dollars for the arrest of Henry Lancaster murderer of Chief Wilmoth and 500 dollars for the arrest of any lynchers of Carroll and Clements. The action draws considerable censure for the higher reward on lynchers.
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Elkins
W. Va
F. P. Marshall
Grev. White
Henry Lancaster
Wilmoth
Carroll and Clements
Tights Create Social Stir in Norfolk Theatre
Miss Eulah Lee Denson sister in law of Rev. E B Hatcher appeared in tights on the Ocean View stage at the Casino shocking many in the First Baptist Church. Denson had run away to New York and joined Hall of Fame Company before returning. The preacher went to Fluvanna to address the uproar as Denson drew professional praise and social reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Eulah Lee Denson
E. B. Hatcher
First Baptist Church
Ocean View
Hatcher
Fluvanna
Miss Denson
Three Ribbon Whiskey Ad From The Telegraph
An advertisement touts Three Ribbon Whiskey as absolutely pure with a front gilt design. The notice lists a price of 14 dollars and credits Wm. Hicks & Co. for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hicks & Co
Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Endorsement
W Lee Wilmoth of Top of Alleghany West Virginia praises Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as mild effective medicine for five years. He urges households to keep a box for necessity and notes they are sold by H N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Wilmoth
Alleghany
W. Va
Ramon
H. N. White
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Big Four Works
Kers
Police Court News
W T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
McDowell
C. & C. Coal Field
Pardon Board
Charleston
Keller
W. P. Hutchison
John Gibson
Red Ash Coal Company
John Burdette
Blume Coal Company
Daniels
Ansted
Kentucky
Guyandotte Valley
Ohio
West
O. A
Stockholders’ Meeting
THE
Labor Movement
New Party
Gen. Freer
Norfolk Girl
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
W, VA
J. Baker
Buefield Ave
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