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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

2

Republican Ticket Election Candidates 1902

Republican ticket for the November 4 1902 election lists congressional candidate James A Tinghes state senate nominees M F Matheney and W A Ballard house of delegates Thos Reed and D P Crockett county court clerk E W Free circuit court clerk W B Honaker commissioner of county court David Thorn superintendent of free schools J H Gadd assessor 2nd District J W Reed.

Congress James A. Tinghes State Senate M. F. Matheney W. A. Ballard House of Delegates Thos. Reed D. P. Crockett E. W. Free David Thorn

Unclear Citizen Actions Stir New York and Princeton Controversies

A jumble of quotes and events notes a New York janitor’s alleged thefts, Cuban franchise scandal talk, Kansas farmers at night, and a string of political tensions. The piece touches on Secretary Shaw, strike tactics, and a Princeton ticket linked to Lilly, Martin, and Hearns amid bolting candidate controversy.

Lilly Princeton Bluefield Martin Hearns

Railroads Prove Coal Freight Shift From Rivers

The Ohio River proves its freight value as 225000 tons of coal leave Pittsburg in six days, underscoring continued river transport importance despite railroad expansion.

Ohio Pittsburg

Melancholy Woren and the Hidden Female Illness

A distressed woman suffers severe headaches backaches and nervous weariness with faintness dizziness and a yearn for relief. Her husband’s reassurance fails as her condition worsens until a misdiagnosis by her doctor is suspected. Mrs Pinkham offers relief saying she has helped thousands and invites women to write.

How Two Women Were Cured

A Lancaster of letters praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from uterine weakness and menstrual irregularities. Read testimonials from Mrs H R Wewxs of Utah Mrs Maggs Stanner of Keyser West Virginia and Mrs Giz Starrett of Keyser detailing improved health and renewed vigor after using the remedy.

Mas. Prnxnam Lydia E. Pinkham H. R. Wewxs Castlegate Utah Keyser W. Va Mas. Prinknam

Rivers Best Route for Freight Over Rail Says Advocate

The speaker argues rivers offer quicker, cheaper freight than railroads, noting Pittsburg facilities could not complete such work in two weeks and rail rates are higher. Rivers, not rails, should be favored in wise legislation for improvement.

Pittsburg

Supreme Court retirement timing under Roosevelt era

Discussion notes that if Roosevelt wins in 1904 the Supreme Court could see seven justices retire by age 70 before his term ends. It lists Fuller Harlan Brown Brewer Peckham as nearing retirement ages in coming years and considers the unlikely scenario of mass resignations.

Gray Shiras Roosevelt Supreme Court Fuller Justice Harlan Brown Brewer Peckham

President’s first court reshaping hailed by broad applause

The appointment of Justice Holmes has drawn universal approval and, if reorganization of the court becomes necessary, the president would have an admirable first choice in his initial selection.

Justice Holmes

Hall's Catarrh Cure Everybody Claims Worth

One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Public endorsements from West Triax, Walding Kinnon Marvin wholesale druggists of Toledo Ohio. Cure taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price seven cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills as well.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Triax Ohio Walding, Kinnon & Marvin

Kidney Cure Ad Promises Quick Health Fix

Warning claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure all forms of kidney and bladder diseases with sales through G. H. Wade Aruggist. The notice emphasizes personal responsibility for results.

Foley G. H. Wade

Asthma Sufferer Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar

Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa reports three to four years of asthma and futile cures before trying Foley's Honey and Tar. He says it gave immediate relief and he will never be without a bugiy house, recommending it to others. Sold by G I Wade druggist.

Daniel Banatz Otterville Iowa New York Foley Ugiy G. I. Wade

J M Cigar Pleases Sinkers in Local Trade

The J M Cigar remains a favorite among sinkers and smokers in the area with steady sales and steady praise from patrons. Its enduring appeal highlights a niche but loyal customer base in the local market.

J. M

Five Constitutional Amendments Proposed in 1902 Election

The looming November 1902 general election will include five proposed amendments to the State Constitution. The first, Secretary of State Amendment, revises Article 7 sections 4 and 3, giving election timing and procedure rules and requiring a majority to elect. the second, State Officers Salary Amendment, adjusts officer salaries and fees. the third, Judicial Amendment, expands the Supreme Court of Appeals to five judges and sets appointment terms. the fourth, Irreducible School Fund Amendment, reallocates school funds to support free schools. the fifth, Registration Amendment, mandates a constitutional provision for voter registration.

Atute House of Delegates Hove Etme Secretary of State Supreme Court of Appeals Circuit Courts A. D Albert B. White

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