National League Results From Yesterday's Games
Boston and Brooklyn split doubleheaders with mixed hitting and costly errors while Cincinnati, Washington, Louisville, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh won or held ground in a cluster of tightly fought games. Notable performances included Rosie's catching behind Boston and Dad Clark's debut for Louisville.
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Boston
Lewis
Rusie
Rosie
Boston Wees
Cincinnati
Baltimore
New York
Cleveland
Chicago Seeees
Philadelphia
Pittsbure Eeeae
Louisville
Ani Brooklyn
Washington
Weer
St. Louis
Authr. ctte Coal Prices. Calcado, TIL, August 11
Local coal price discussion noted by the authority committee with brief mention of Lot 1 cent talk. No further details provided in readable text.
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Calcado, Til
Anthracite Coal Prices Seen Rising Into Winter
Private New York advices report coal prices near eight to nine dollars by winter in Chicago with higher charges west of the city. The eastern coal combine is well organized and plans to press prices. Current mid summer price is 6.50 per ton, highest for mid summer since war time.
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New York
Chicago
Belden Sues for Indemnity Over Honduran Siege Treatment
James F. Belden of Louisville seeks 20000 dollars from the United States for alleged harsh mistreatment by Honduran troops during a revolution. The locomotive engineer says he was ordered to haul troops, guarded, threatened with execution, and tightly watched by consular officials during multiple trips, with water and engine power issues cited.
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Washington
James F. Belden
Louisville
State Department
Belden
Honduras
San Pedro
United State
Comandante
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Purity
It argues against building health on a poor foundation and warns against narcotics. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure to purify blood, nourish the body, and support the liver and bowels, claiming relief from sick headaches.
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Hood
A Russian Honeymoon at Harris Opera House
Most of the cast from Mr. Woodcock's Little Game returns for A Russian Honeymoon at Harris Opera House on the 19th. Bramwell players received a warm Bramwell reception in Bluefield and are expected to tour with the new play. Tickets are on sale at Day's.
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Harris’ Opera House
Something to Depend On From Jones & Son Firm
Mr. James Jones of Jones and Son drug firm Cowden NL touts Dr King New Discovery for La Grippe and Hasty Consumption. He credits rapid improvement to the remedy after doctors could not help his wife. Free trials offered at H N White’s Pharmacy. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy also sold locally.
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James Jones
Jones & Son
Cowden
Dr. King
Pana
H. N. White
Coal Miners Strike Gains Momentum in Flat Top Field
The Flat Top Field strike grows more encouraging as all mines operate with stronger forces and heavy output continues. Agitators lose hope and 446 cars of shipments including 368 coal and 83 coke are sent. In Charleston W V meetings at Edgewater St Clair Forest Hill Demand mines vote to return to work, citing lost faith in strike leaders.
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Charleston
W. Va
Edgewater
St. Clair
Forest Hill
Demand Mines
Proceedings of Council Transacts Witness Tickets and Fees
The city council in special session presided by Mayor Watkins approved witness tickets totaling 128.60 in three cases and a $93 examiner's bill. The finance committee asked for an explanation of price on $93 assessor's books and approved a $50 attorney fee in a settled City case. City sergeant H O Whitworth submitted city drafts totalling $1,982.87.
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Watkins
Dunnegan
Dunn
Sallie Simp
H. A. Ritz
L. A. Brown
H. 0. Whitworth
Personal notes on visitors and city affairs
Radford residents and visitors populate a long city paragraph with names and brief updates. Notables include Dr. Cowen of Radford and Rev. J. W. Ball, with many others from Pocahontas, Renova, Roanoke, and Middlesboro. Local council actions cover street work, hog bans, street numbering, and a $60 city hall bell purchase.
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Dr. Cowen
Radford
R.N. Withers
Oun No. 3
Renova
J. W. Ball
Thompson
Bucklin's Arnica Salve Ad For All Skin Ailments
A vintage advertorial claims Bucklin's Arnica Salve is the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and eruptions. It promises satisfaction or money back with a 25 cent price per box sold by H N White's Pharmacy.
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H. N. White
British set up committee on foreign trade development
London reports prompt by the Board of Trade to form a special committee to develop foreign trade. The panel will assess how best to broadcast South American market information gathered by consuls and attaches to home trades and advise on directing consuls to remit market data to promote British commerce.
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London
Bureau of American Republics
Washington
South American
Government Board of Trade
South America
Expert note raiser targets new $2 silver certificate
Washington reports a skilled note raiser altering denominational marks on the new $2 and $5 silver certificates. Specimens show erasure and substitution transforming twos into fives while preserving portraits of Fulton, Morse, Grant, and Sheridan. Two raised bills were redeemed at face value after discovery by the New York Sub Treasury.
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Washington
Treasury
Fulton
Morse
Grant
Sheridan
New York Sub- Treasury
Italian police identify Golli killer as Michael Angiolino
Lucera dispatch reports Italian police identify Golli the assassin of Senor Canovas as Michael Angiolino aged 88 born in Foggia Apulian region. His military record was poor and he served in a disciplinary battalion before becoming a compositor. In 1896 he was jailed for anarchist propaganda but later escaped to Spain. He hails from an honest family and his tailor father is grief stricken.
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Maprio
Lucera
Italy
Golli
Senor Canovas
Michael Angiolino
Foggia
Spain
Delaware Works resumes after six week shutdown
After a six week shutdown the Delaware Iron Works at Newcastle resumed operations, employing between 400 and 500 people. Welding and two bending furnaces restarted and orders are said to be plentiful. Nearby factories in Newark and Edge Moore Iron Company also show hiring gains.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware Ron Works
Newcastle
Jubilee Promotion At Opera House Announces Jubilee
Our enterprising photographers will have a most taking display at the Business Men's Jubilee on the 17th at the Opera House. Insurance representations will be practical object lessons and general stores groceries and dry goods are up to date in every particular. The Jubilee is well named and invites all citizens to partake and be pleased.
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Opera House
A!l
Electric Bitters Promised as Remedy for Elderly Patients
An old time advertisement touts Electric Bitters for the elderly needing bowel and kidney regulation. It bills the tonic as non intoxicating and mildly stimulating, aiding digestion and bodily functions. Sold by H N White’s Pharmacy at fifty cents and one dollar per bottle.
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H. N. White
Merchants Collection Agency Formed by Mr Durst in City
Duaret recently located in the city and organizes the Merchants Collection Agency to handle all branches of collection work full time. The office is with Boggess, Darst & Boggess, marking a boost to those needing closer oversight of their debts.
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R. W. Davis
Armour Packing Company
Jery Durnagan
Middlesboro
Bessie Kwass
Pocahontas
Hazel Prince
Tazewell
Dan Atkins
Bluefield
A. B. Pack
Pearisburg
T. C. Durst
Merchants’ Collection Agency
Radford
T. ©. Duaret
Merchants, Collection Agency
Durst
Boggess, Darst & Boggess
Shipbuilders sue U S over warship contracts in Claims Court
Across multiple cases William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia seeks damages totaling 1 736 149 from the United States for delays in armor plate and plans for battleships Massachusetts Iowa Indiana and cruisers New York Brooklyn and Columbus. Details cover contract defaults and project holdups.
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Washington
William Cramp & Sons’ Ship and Engines Building Company
Philadelphia
United States
Massachusetts
Iowa
Indiana
New York
Brooklyn
Columbus
Gur ney Company Fails Under Judgment By Confession
Curcaco August 11 The C H Gur ney Company heavy hardware dealers have failed under a judgment by confession obtained by a creditor. Liabilities are $60000 with assets slightly more. New York August 11 William KE Quinby of Detroit lately United States Minister to the Netherlands are living aboard the steamer Westernland from Antwerp Vienna August 11 Ex King Milan of Servia is seriously ill and his friends fear for his recovery.
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Pittspore
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Curcaco
C. H. Gurney Company
New York
William KE. Quinby
Detroit, Mich
United States
Netherlands
Westernland
Antwerp
Vienna
Milan
Servia
Hotel pledge and local appeal from E O Stoan
To the public and my friends I will devote personal attention to promote Bluefield Jon hotel success. I will run a first class hotel and satisfy the public. Rates $2 per day, special weekly or monthly rates, and table boarders. Very Respectfully E O Stoan. Lost a ladies silver watch with white ribbon guard open face. finder please leave at this office.
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Bluefield
E. O. Stoan
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Brown
Dunn and
Grim
Hoffer
Anilark
Brook
Deastihda
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Doohue
Rt. Louis
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Fae
Peitz
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Washthevon
Philadelpha
Mercer
Quakers
Mercer and McGuire
Wheeler and McFarland
Dad” Clark
Clark
Wilson
Briggs
Donohue
Pittsburg
Cupid
Childs
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Pitsburg
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Tings
Merritt
Pedigo
The
Royal Tailors
Chamberlain
Turtle Creek
Sandy Creek
L. J. Fristoe
R. W. Campbell
Mrs. R. Burton
Ennis
C. B. Withrow
Roanoke
Warren Garret
Fred Tanner
W. H. Smith
H. Bank
Norwood
City
Clara Reynolds
West End
Thomas Sullivan
Mrs. Royal
Annie Dickens
A. K. Hughes
Margaret Claypool
Cedar Bluff
J. Fitzgerald
J. ©. Fulgham
Norfolk
Frank A. Giles
Pulaski
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Dunnagan
J. E. Martin
Duhring Street
George B. White
Allen Street
Meador & Land
Princeton Avenue
G. W. Talbert
G. A. D. Kellogg
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Lon
Don
Chambers of Commerce
Informa
Bucklin’s
Arnica Salve
Secret Service
Newark
Edge Moore Iron Company
Telegraph
Victoria
B. C
H. M
Algeria
Her Majesty's Navy
Honolulu
H.M
Penguin
Australia
Admiralty
Clayoquet Sound
Wi_mingron
N. C
Little Felix
O. A. Robbing
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Carolina Beach
Monnay
Contantinople
Tophane Kiosh
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Turekish
Thessaly
New Jersey Central
Lehigh Valley
Anne
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