County and State Politics Stir Ahead with Nominations
The Republican county committee reports primaries with 2062 votes to the Democrats 1069. Attitudes run sour over nominations though tickets nearly complete and no independents expected. Democratic Senatorial Convention meets Thursday with S. D. Stokes or Mingo as likely nominee. Campaign opens Monday with speeches by Hoge for Republicans and Holt for Democrats.
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John Hampton Hoge
John H. Holt
Judge Johnston
Williamson
S. D. Stokes
Mingo
Reward Offered for Store Burglary in Bluefield
Thornton Clothing Co offers a 50 dollar reward for the apprehension and conviction of a thief who broke into the store about two months ago and 10 dollars for the person who damaged the front window on August 6 1900 in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Thornton Clothing Co
Bluefield
W. Va
North Carolina Rolling Exposition at Norfolk Depot
The North Carolina Rolling Exposition runs today at the Norfolk and Western depot from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is 10 cents.
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Norfolk and Western
National League Results From Yesterday's Ball Games
In Pittsburg the Pirates beat Philadelphia 9 to 0 with Tannehill and Schrivener facing Pratt and Murphy. Brooklyn lost to Chicago 1 to 7, Meekin and McGuire vs Griffith and Chance. St Louis defeated New York 8 to 6, Jones and Criger vs Carrick and Grady. Cincinnati shutout Boston 3 to 0, Britenstein and Peitz vs Cuppy and Clarke.
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Schrivener
Pratt and
Murphy
Brooklyn
Chicago
Meekin
McGuire
Griffith
Chance
St. Louis
New York
Jones
Criger
Carrick and
Grady
Cincinnati
Boston
Britenstein
Peitz
Cuppy
Clarke
Navy squadron sails for Rockland to recruit seamen
The North Atlantic squadron under Admiral Farquhar will depart Portland tomorrow for Rockland. In Maine waters he will enlist seamen to fill the ships' crews as the fleet, including the cruiser New York and battleships Kentucky Indiana Massachusetts Texas and Kersage, needs numbers.
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Portland
Farquhar
Rockland
Maine
Navy Department
Navy
New York
Kentucky
Indiana
Massachusetts
Texas
Kersage
West Virginians Visit to Study Hospital Plans
The West Virginia legislature approved 100000 for new humane hospitals aimed at injured miners. A commission of Dr Hatfield Dr Clark and Morris toured U S institutions to gather construction and maintenance ideas. They spent hours at Fountain Springs Miners Hospital in Pottsville Pa touring the facility with Superintendent Biddle and staff.
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West Virginia
Hatfield
Clark
Morris
West
Fountain Springs
Biddle
Pottsville
Journal
The Apple Crop Faces Scarcity and Rising Prices
The piece notes a poor apple harvest with many fine fruit lost to frost. It warns that unless other states help, apple prices will stay high. Peaches are abundant and moving to town, sold in baskets of about a dozen at about 80 cents each.
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J. Frost
Arnica Salve and Digestive Remedies Promoted Across Lands
An advertisement touts Skin Eruptions relief with Skin Arnica Salve curing various sores and burns. It urges a 25 cent price and guaranteed cure by druggists. It also markets Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach troubles and John Harper cigars as a premier smoke.
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Sbucklen
Allies Reach Peitsang After Fierce Siege
In Peitsang the allied forces assaulting the Chinese trenches faced heavy fire for seven hours before rushing the position and driving the Chinese from the line. About 3000 troops including the Ninth and Fourteenth Regiments Reiley's battery and U.S. Marines led the attack. The capture marks a key advance toward Pekin though irregularities in the Chinese defenses were overcome by relentless assault.
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Che Foo
Peitsang
Pekin
Reiley
Western farmers reject imperialism say policies favor republican expansion
Secretary Wilson reports Kansas and western farmers reject imperialism and free silver. They support Republican governance, test new ideas in agriculture, and back U S expansion only through trade and stable markets. They favor local self government and growth from wheat prosperity and education.
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Wilson
Missouri River
Allies Relieve Besieged Ministers at Yekin
Aug 7 dispatch notes the Allied expedition leaving Tien Tsin to aid besieged ministers. About 16 000 troops advance past mined Pei Ho River while Japanese skirmish with Chinese forces near Tien Tsin. Chinese withdraw eight to nine miles toward Pie sang as scouts report heavy fortifications and forty thousand trained attackers.
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Yekin
Tien Tsin
Pei Ho
Pie'sang
Tien Trin
Tung
Pietsang
Russians Triumph and Chinese Suffer in Tai Chow Battle
Shanghai dispatches report a Russian victory near Tai Chow with about three thousand Chinese deaths. The Taotai refuses to surrender forts, while Hong Kong confirms trade on the West River at a standstill as the Fourth Indian Brigade is ordered to China.
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London
Tai Chow
Shanghai
Hong Kong
West River
China
Blue Front serves free drinks and Cuban tobacco praise
A fragment notes the Blue Front offering free items and mentions Cuba's sunshine that grows the tobacco behind John Harper cigars. References a lost gold button and a West Virginian loyalty quote about needing John Harper Cigars.
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Cuba
John Harper
North Carolina Exposition Tour Attracts Wide Viewers
A traveling exhibit costing 25000 dollars was placed by North Carolina and has drawn thousands of visitors across 22 states since November 1897. The exhibit promises a comprehensive view of the state's resources and invites locals to visit for ten cents.
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North Carolina
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted With Burns Quote
An aged gentleman recites a Burns blessing and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a remedy. The advertisement claims the preparation instantly relieves and cures indigestion and stomach disorders.
Salomon and the cigar clue from a distant century
A fragment notes Salomon’s lack of effort to determine the next century’s start while recalling John Harper cigars as indirect proof of the elderly man’s quirks. The terse remark blends time, habit, and a branded detail to suggest memory or character.
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John Harper
Salomon
Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold by H M White
A historical ad notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy described as wild and gentle and easy to take. It states the product is for sale by H M White and implies a pleasant effect.
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Chamberlain
Bill Toador
H. M. White
Ministers Held as Hostages amid Pekin March Tensions
Li Hung Chang informs consuls ministers left Pekin for Tientsin last Friday escorted by General Yung Lu, though consuls doubt this. London reports say ministers are safe and preparations for escort to Tientsin continue, with hostilities resuming at Tientsin. Li blames Pekin government for the crisis while Prince Tuan and Empress Dowager are criticized for lack of action.
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Pekin
Tientsin
Tient
Hos
Anzeiger
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
China
Karly Wi
Prince Tuan
Vekin
Sholes Named to Lead China Registered Mail Division
George C. Sholes of Washington has been selected by the post office department to proceed to China and organize and oversee the registered mail division of the new military post office for the benefit of U S troops. The United States is the only country that follows its troops in the field with full service facilities.
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Washington
George C. Sholes
Post Office Department
China
United States
Hood's Sarsaparilla as a Health Solution Ad
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the simplest health remedy. It claims rapid relief for stomach and blood disorders including indigestion rheumatism catarrh and dyspepsia with thousands of cures cited.
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Hood
Hood's Pills and Kodol Dyspepsia cure advertisement
A column-style ad extols Hood's Pills as a digestive tonic and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach trouble. It claims wide endorsement by mothers and children and links to political spending with a satirical tone. The brief note cites HN, White and H. N as endorsers.
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H. N. White
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Kar L
Chin Chen Loh Feng
Lord Salisbury
Tsung Luamen
Minis
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Yamen
Tages
Hood’s Pills
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