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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
1
Police officer W A Fanning says Cook resisted arrest near Bram and Simmons Creek yesterday around 2 30. He claims Cook reached for a hip pocket and he fired in self defense killing the strike leader known as Preacher Cook. The man, not a minister, was a noted agitator in the local strike.
In a United States court J A Brennaman vs Stephen G Pole late sheriff of Tyler County relates to a $250000 Brennaman bank deposit in Sistersville Banks. The judge sustains that money in the bank is a liability not cash and thus not taxable, granting an injunction. The ruling may advance to a higher court.
Yesterday at Hinton Hon. Jos. H Gaines Republican candidate for congress and Hon. M F Matheney for state senate addressed a large Republican gathering. It was court day with a big turnout from across the county. Speakers reviewed the political situation and scored heavy jolts at the Democrats. Republicans of Summers unite and expect a strong majority for Gaines Matheney and Ballard.
Large vacant two story mill building near the railroad and Bluestone River at Graham Virginia. Address Graham Land and Improvement Co Graham Va.
A historical critique notes telephones are a great time saving tool for business and newsrooms yet bring constant nuisance. It catalogs interruptions from random inquiries requests to locate people and long conversations especially with women, wrong-number calls and late night wake ups, harming busy workers.
J. A. Kelly, a Henderson resident, describes an experience similar to many in the United States. He used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy last summer after an attack of dysentery and found the remedy effective, controlling the trouble quicker than prior treatments. For sale by H. N. White.
A Lansing Iowa Journal note claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a child in the writer's family. The piece urges every household keep a bottle, especially in summer, and states the medicine is not an advertisement but a public health tip. Sold by H. N. White.
A lost key ring with keys and a beer opener was left on the ball ground near Coopers during the last Bristol Bramwell series game. A liberal reward will be given when returned to this office. 85 té.
A string of city court cases opens with Nellie Chrisman fined 4.30 for speeding in a buggy. James Cox arrives with cash and a grip and gun. later fined 4.50. Four men Bandy Peery Mitchell Brown fined 3.80 each for trespassing amid bottles of liquor. Peery fined after brother pays. Gratt escapes. Andrew pays. Gratt’s brother seeks refund. Gratt fined 3.50 after booze-fueled trouble. Richard Adams cited for improper display and attire, fined 2.80. W Dillard escorted for plain drunkenness, fined 2.80. W Nelson George Turner and Will Moss accused of playing games in Chicken’s house, fines totaling 69.00.
For sale four milch cows. contact F. W. Atkinson at East End. Include 262t for reference.
A notice promotes the J. M. Cigar as guaranteed and encourages readers to try one, signaling a promotional offer from a tobacco product.
A brief report notes Three Ribbon Rye is used for medical purposes, with 72 percent cited as the effectiveness or usage figure.
Pittsburg capitalists form a syndicate to build a short line into West Virginia coal fields with charters secured and surveys done. The road will connect the Wabash with the Connellsville coke region and open vast coal tracts in Washington and Greene counties and Monongalia and Fairmont areas to Lake markets.
Wanted help wanted for a young lady to handle office tasks and assist in checking in goods plus positions for hand ironers at Star Steam Laundry. Contact details not provided.
Salt Lake reports Brigham Young, president of the Mormon Church, is gravely ill following an operation for dropsy. Other dispatches note U S Steel July earnings near thirteen million dollars, with August figures higher, and Gen. Botha chosen to succeed Kra ger in South Africa.
A special city council meeting last night discussed selling the sewerage contract. No action was taken as a Walton and Lowder bid failed to gain approval. an amended bid by O Leary and Co was turned over to Cal Patton for a report at a session this afternoon at 5.
The Norfolk and Western announces an order for one hundred locomotives for immediate delivery. The work is shared between Bald win Locomotive Works and the Amer can Locomtive Company. The first 500 freight cars are arriving and twenty five passenger coaches are due in October.
The J. M. Cigar remains a favorite among sinkers for its consistent flavor and reliable smoking quality, earning broad approval from enthusiasts and shop tastings alike.
W Lee Wilmoth of Top of Alleghany West Virginia extols Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as mild effective family remedies after five years use. He notes they are pleasant to take and advise keeping a box for those unable to pay large doctors' bills. Sold by H N White.
Troops guarding Summit Hill prevented a major clash as workers faced a large striker mob. Pickets deter mine work at several mines while coal operators and railroad managers meet in New York to discuss return to work and protection plans amid ongoing labor unrest.
A brief line describing trying Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey. The user mentions tasting the whiskey on July 23. No further details provided.
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