Wreck Victim Engineer W. O. Alley Dies From Injuries
W. O. Alley, 25, engineer on the Clinch Valley line, died about 4:30 p.m. after a wreck near Maxwell. Fireman Bonsacks and others were severely injured. the crash occurred at high speed as engines and freight collided on a curve. Alley leaves a widow and child. funeral arrangements set for 3 p.m. today in Maple Park cemetery.
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Maxwell
Clinch Valley Division
Maple Park
Mr. Alley
Bluefield
Alley
Tazewell County
J. H. Bonsacks
Lght
Bonsack
Siagman
Nash
Aiiey
De Wet near Pretoria and various wartime updates
Special dispatches report Gen De Wet bivouacking near Pretoria as Col Mahon engages him. Lord Roberts notes Hamilton's capture of two Krupp guns at Oliphants Neck and minor casualties at Roode Kopjes and Crocodile River. Rundle cites 654 Boers surrendering in Harrismith district on August 19. Plus assorted classifieds and unrelated notices amid the wartime dispatches.
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London
Pretoria
de Wet
War Office
Lord Roberts
Lan Hamilton
Oliphants Neck
Hamilton
Roode Kopjes
Crocodile River
Dr King’s New Life Pills Boost Digestion and Energy
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy that promises a splendid appetite, sound digestion, and a regular bodily habit. It claims the product aids wealth and energy, priced at 250 in drug stores, with a West Virginian remark about loyalty to John Harper Cigars.
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Dr. King
Young Woman Seeks Companion Position in Va Lady's Service
A young lady seeks a companion role for an elderly wealthy woman and offers good references. Address Miss F. in Chatham Virginia. Also mentions John Harper cigars in Cuba and the Blue Front’s milk punch.
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F. Chatham
The One Day Cold Cure Found in Chocolates
An ad claims Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine cures cold symptoms quickly using chocolate candies. It asserts easy consumption as a candy and notes children cry for them.
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Cough Relief
An advertisement claims early use of One Minute Cough Cure prevents consumption and treats coughs colds croup asthma and throat and lung troubles with a quick acting cure.
Cuban Patriot Presses for Independence Before Election
Salvador Cisneros y Betancourt, former president of the Cuban provisional republic, met with President McKinley to urge immediate independence for Cuba. He warned that failure to secure freedom before the November decisions could doom any peaceful path to independence and questioned Bryan’s potential impact. He left Washington for New York awaiting a reply, promising independence or death as the island’s ultimatum.
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Salvador Cisneros Y Betancourt
McKinley
White House
Mcixinley
Congress
Cuba
Bryan
Cisneros
New York
Havana
Apathy as the Only Menace in Labor Vote Outlook
Republican committees report no discouraging signs from the country and find apathy the main danger. Laboring men show general satisfaction and credit Republican policy for benefits, especially in Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York where Dingley tariff boosts industry. Campaign literature and issues on Porto Rico and the Philippines surge as managers push voter education.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Phillies Edge Giants 5 4 In NL Action
One game played in the National League yesterday Philadelphia beat New York 5 to 4 at home. Eastern teams return from the west and resumes today with Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Boston and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
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Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Quick Health Solution
The ad claims health depends on digestion and pure blood and that Hood's Sarsaparilla can quickly solve health problems. It asserts prevention by prompt use for stomach or blood disorders and cites cures for scrofula rheumatism dyspepsia and other diseases numbered by thousands.
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Hood
Hood's Pills Featured in Local Ad Satire
A quirky local notice promotes Hood's Pills as a favorite family remedy and musing on Hester Beer Best as a market option. It touts Blue Front as an open lunch venue offering free service, echoing a period ad style.
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Hester
Cure Cold in Head Endorsed by Mothers and Children
A vintage advertisement touts Kenmnett's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a quick cure for cold in head and sore throat. It claims mothers endorse it, children like it, and old folks use it, mentioning One Minutes Cough Cure for throat and lung troubles. A. N. White.
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Kenmnett's
A. N. White
Kermott’s
Campaign literature distribution widens in west
The government prints franked envelopes for enclosing campaign material. Envelopes are shipped west in carload lots as part of a systematic distribution. Republican managers continue the education campaign that proved successful in 1896.
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Government Printing Office
President faces serious China tasks after Pekin accord
The President views China settlement as the most serious task ahead in cooperation with other nations. Deliberations will be lengthy and cautious with possible vacation cut in Canton. A Berlin telegram argues no further Chinese reinforcements are needed and terms will be imposed on the empire.
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Canton
China
Pekin
Chinese viceroys renew assurances to preserve order abroad
Minister Wu delivered a message from the Viceroys of Nankin and Woochang to Secretary of State Adec at the State Department. The message renews commitments to goodwill and to maintaining order and protecting foreigners in China’s southern provinces.
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Washington
State Department
Adec
Nankin
Woochang
China
West Virginia Guard Camps at Fort Fuller Site
The First Regiment West Virginia National Guard camps on the old battleground at Fort Fuller near Keyser August 21. About 500 enlisted men under Col. W. C. Smith and Lieut. Col. R. Dr. Ash of Marion county, with drills and guard mounts as daily features, encampment extending to August 27.
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Keyser
W. Va
West Virginia National Guard
Fort Fuller
W. C. Smith
R. Dr. Ash
Marion County
For Rent X Room House Near Water Tabl Argetlight Property
For rent a multi room house near water tableau property. Apply to CG W Hart Bluefleet W Aa 22 August.
We Ok-Athics Fine Neg Atop Engine Wreck at Clinch Valley
The item reports a negative fine for the wrecked engine of the Clinch Valley. Open orders may be left at Atkiss West End Art Gallery Bufied West Virginia 8221w for further dealings and pickup.
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Athics
Clinch Valley
Picure
Atkiss
West End
Bufied
W Va
Time One Day Cold Cure
An advertisement promotes Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quilline as a quick remedy for cold symptoms especially head congestion and sore throat claiming a one day cure. The item markets a confectionary and medicine mix for fast relief.
Blue Front Promises Mixed Drinks and Sweets
An item notes the Blue Front offering mixed drinks for patrons and mentions Kermott's Chocolates laxative quinine as a cold remedy. It also references vague descriptions of sweets and a childlike tone about candies. The period vibe hints at a casual storefront catalog or notice.
He Fooled Surgeons With Bucklen Arnica Salve Cure
Reuick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a recta fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as a universal remedy, at 25 cents per box, available from druggists.
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Reuick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Wanted canvassers for Bluefield household specialties
Employment ad from Brooks, Mead & Co. seeks canvassers to handle household specialties in Bluefield and mining section. Requires references with application. Roanoke, Va announced August 17. Foley t Sea.
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Bluefield
Mining
Brooks, Mead & Co
Roanoke
Immortal Struggle as Relief Arrives in Pekin
In Pekin on August 21 Minister Conger stated the hostile movement was governmental with Boxers used as a pretext. Imperial troops, led by a Imperial Empress adviser, tried to annihilate foreigners the day before relief arrived. Tsung Li Yamen ordered officers to stop firing under death threat but Chinese forces persisted. the relief column saved the defenders after eleven days of bombardment with over two thousand shells.
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Pekin
Conger
Tsung Li Yamen
Fall of the Forbidden City Marked by Allied Entry
From London an August 21 dispatch reports the sacred city of China, residence of the emperors, has fallen as Admiral Bruce notes allies entered on August 17. Hong Kong sources say allied victories boosted morale in southern China and prompted mandarins to act vigorously in protecting foreigners.
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London
Forbidden City
China
Bruce Cables
Admiralty Office
Taku
Hong Kong
Americans Stand Guard as Pekin Legation Siege Unfolds
Reports from August 14 to 21 describe British Russians and Americans in Pekin safe at the legation while the siege continues. About fifty seven killed and many wounded, with sickness noted, as US and Japanese forces breach outer defenses and prepare to advance toward the Tartar City. A reconnoiter shows East of Pekin largely clear, and a captured groom claims General Tung Fu Hajangs left with fifteen thousand men.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Legation
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Tartar City
Pekin City
Tung Fu Hajangs
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Republican Congressional Committee
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Republican Party
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