Big Conference of Leaders to Be Held at Fairmont Today
A large gathering of labor leaders assembles in Fairmont today amid ongoing coal and coke mining tensions across the region. Observers expect key figures from the United Mine Workers and allied unions to discuss strategy as miners report rising support for strikes and potential demonstrations near Elm Grove and Reynolds.
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Fairmount
al Arest
United Mine Workers
McKeesport
Turtle Creek
Monongahela Valley
Samuel P. Gompers
American Federation of Lavor
M. P. Ratchford
M M. Garland
Amalgamated Association
Gold premium rises as markets await actions
City of Mexico reports the gold premium at 128 with expectations of further gains before any reaction. Officials deny imminent measures to gold standard. Bankers warn US silver mining may spike production as the country remains silver based. In Litt. Rock, Arkansas rumors suggest discovery of the long famed Spanish mines by Pearl Silver Mining Company after a drift led to a shaft linked to seventeenth century pioneers.
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Pearl Siver Mining Company
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Cure for Impure Blood
A Henderson North Carolina resident, Josefh T. Jones, reports using Hood's Sarsaparilla to cure eruptions and impure blood. The advertisement touts Hood's Prid as the only pill to take with the tonic and invites readers to apply at the office for sales.
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Earth
Josefh T. Jones
Henderson, N. C
Hood
Dr Kings New Discovery Heals Severe Cold Case
Mr James Jones of Jones & Son Cowden NL recounts his wife’s severe La Grippe case that grew into Hasty Consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery at home she improved from the first dose, with a few bottles curing her. Free trial bottle offered at H N White’s Pharmacy.
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James Jones
Jones & Son
Cowden
Dr. King
Pana
H. N. White
Expelled Anarchists Shine From France Headline
Paris August 12. France expels several anarchists including Plenas, a Spanish anarchist leader, who is sent to Havre to depart for New York. a warrant has been issued for the exiled individual.
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Paris
France
Chists
Havre
New York
Baseball doubleheader ends in a split for Boston and New York
In a hot Polo Grounds doubleheader New York and Boston split games. Meekin and Sullivan pitched well for New York. Eye land started late and the second game featured Seymour’s dominance for Boston. Other scores included Philadelphia over Baltimore and Cleveland edging Pittsburgh as Washington defeated Brooklyn.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Immigration arrivals and total under federal supervision
Treasury statistics show 230,852 arrivals from all countries in the last fiscal year, down from 112,435 the prior year. The lightest year was 1895 with 279,948 arrivals, while the peak occurred in 1882 with 788,962 arrivals. In total, 7,452,016 entered the United States under federal supervision.
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City visitors and travels in Welch region
Welch residents and guests are shown arriving and leaving the city. Names include McKinzie Clark Johnson Feiser Noble Henry Merry Kent Akers Scott Oakey Alderson Gooch Whyte Ferguson Dudley Shumate Wood Parrick Strayer Peery Cockett Hudson Cooper Coone Burkree Johnston with trips to Salem Danville Bluefield and Mooroe county.
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Tazewell
Bluefield
Kent
J. W. Akers
Falls Mill
Terastus Scott
PR. W. Oakey
Salem
Oomas Alderson
Tom's Creek
GC. A. Gooch
Mooroe County
W. W. Whyte
McDowell County
Welch
Milton Ferguson
Danville
T. E. Peery
Burke’s Garden
Henry Cockett
Graham
W. R. Hudson
Keenova
Eaward Cooper, Esq
Coopers
Thomas H. Coone
Coaldale
Te.e Craeia
Wheat shortfall boosts demand from Europe in 19th century Times note
The Times notes that Europe may need 12 percent more wheat than usual this year due to poor crops in Russia France and Austria Hungary. The United States is described as the only country able to meet this extra demand.
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the Times
Europe
United States
Poca's Big Day At Academy Of Music Pocahontas
The greatest attraction visits Pocahontas next Wednesday August 18 at the Academy of Music. Tickets go on sale early at White's Drug Store Bluefield Bramwell Pocahontas Drug Co Store and Elkhorn towns with a special train after the show to Bluefield Webb Simmons Creek and North Fork extensions for easy return. Grand parade at 11.00.
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Bluefield
Webb
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North Fork
White’s Drug Store
W. Va
Fristoe’s Book Store
Bramwell
Elkhorn
Pocahontas Drug Co
Hawley & Company Calls Debtors to Settle
All parties indebted to W. P. Hawley & Co. are urged to come forward and settle promptly as the firm announces a cash business. Heed this to save costs. June 19, 1870s.
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Tragic Child Murder Reported in Grapevine
In Grapevine Texas on Monday evening an eight year old boy was killed by two children aged six and seven. The assailants burned the boy with a hot iron and then tossed him from a three foot porch before stomping him to death.
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Tide of Immigration at Low Point Since 1882
Washington reports the immigration tide has fallen to its lowest point since the general government assumed jurisdiction in 1882. The anomaly reflects shifts in policy and enforcement, with officials noting reduced arrivals and sustained fluctuations in border entry.
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Washington
Business Men's Jubilee Promises Rich Spicy Program
Rare and rich agenda features prosaic trades represented with wit and flair. Young ladies perform drills in firm decorated dresses creating a gorgeous spectacle. The highlight is a sharp advertisement in song or verse directed at Bluefield residents. Jubilee draws crowded, town pride audiences at popular prices on the 17th.
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Bluefield
Electric Bitters Promised For Elderly Health Aids
An old remedy claims to regulate bowels and kidneys without alcohol. The tonic alterative acts on the stomach and bowels, strengthens organs, aids digestion, and supports natural function. Sold at Mr N White's Pharmacy for fifty cents and one dollar per bottle.
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N. White
Kucklin’s Arutiecn Salve Ad claim for skin cures
An 19th century style advertisement touts Kucklin’s Arutiecn Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions and promises money back if not satisfied. It notes a 25 cent price per box and sales through H N White’s Pharmacy.
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H. N. White
Virginia Democrats Nominate Echols and Tyler for State Offices
The Virginia Democratic convention in Roanoke elected Hon. J. Hoge Tyler of Pulaski for Governor by acclamation and nominated Hon. Edward Echols of Stanntoe for Lieutenant Governor after a spill of the ballot. Hon. A. J. Montague was named for Attorney General as Ellyson remained state chairman. The platform backs the Chicago deliverance, opposes the tariff bill, and calls for primary elections to select U.S. Senators. Roanoke hosted a large, energetic gathering despite crowded hotels.
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J. Hoge Tyler
Pulaski
Wrs
J. Taylor Ellyson
Edward Echols
Stanntoe
Echols
A. J. Montague
Danville
Chicago
United States
Fatal shooting at Greenbrier White Sulphur Spings
In Ricamont Virginia on August 12 Charles Langdon a colored waiter at the resort shot and killed Charles Stewart another waiter after a dispute in the dining room. The ball pierced Stewart’s lungs and also struck a third waiter, breaking a ring on his finger.
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Railroads strained by wheat shipments and car shortages
Omaha reports rail lines south of the city are overwhelmed with wheat traffic and lack sufficient cars, with shortages about 300 per line. Rock Island faces deficits in Kansas and Oklahoma, while Missouri Pacific and Rock Island affect Nebraska more than Kansas.
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