Fatal shooting affray on Crane Creek reported
Reports from Crane Creek and Simmons Creek detail a deadly affray with John Ruble killed by a mob at Sagamore Coal and Company guards, and several guards wounded or detained. Non union workers face intimidation as authorities rush troops to protect workers amid ongoing strike tensions.
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Simmons Creek
John Ruble
Sagamore Coal and Company
Rable
Able
Barney Late
Comtore
Comrad
I le
Shumate
Winchester
Who
Attack on Judge Campbell in Virginia Editorials Circulated
In Richmond August 2 a dish of controversy over Judge Campbell is revived as the Anti-Saloon League of Virginia plans to distribute a circular urging Virginians to remember the judge and the Amherst court house affair. The piece argues Campbell remains a valid judge despite the trial and related attacks. Crawford urges voters and legislators not to forget these events.
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Richmond
Campbell-Crawford
Anti-Saloon League of
Virginia
Campbell
Court Green
Christian Federation
Ameherst Court House
Commonwealth
Crawford
Commonwealth of Virginia
Rememer
General Assembly
Opening of city schools in Bluefield
The Bluefield city schools will begin on Monday for an eight month term. Patrons are urged to ensure proper attendance on the first day. Appointed teachers include principal A Fulder and secretary V Austin with a list of assistants and several Misses. A teachers meeting is set in the principal's office Saturday July 30 at 8 pm.
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Bluefield
Corm
A. Fulder
V V. Austin
A. A.opkins
Blanche Hale
Sophia Roberts
Jennie George
Sallie Shumate
Churchill Gooch
J M Cigar Favored By Sailors Across Decks
The J M Cigar remains a popular choice among sailors and workers aboard ships, praised for its steady smoke and dependable flavor. Readers note it as a trusted daily smoke among crews and dockside labor.
For Rent Cheap Large Virginia Mill Building
Two story vacant mill building near railroad and Bluestone River in Graham Virginia. Property listed by Graham Land and Improvement Co Graham VA. Prime location for industrial or storage use with river proximity and rail access. Urgent rental appeal for occupants seeking affordable space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone River
Graham, Va
Graham Land and Improvement Co
Help Wanted at Star Stea m Laundry
Wanted ad seeking a young woman for office work and goods check in plus hand ironers. Location Star Steam Laundry. Address 8 26 Bt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Steam Laundry
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Testimony
R A Gray J P of Oakville Ind says kidney disease confined him to bed for a decade. Despite top medical care he found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend. Also notes a lost key and beer opener found, and a Bristol game ground ring with keys offered as reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
G. H. Wade
Bristol
Coopers
Bramwell
Libera
New King's Discovery Saves a Dorchester Woman
Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with saving her life after years of severe lung trouble and an obstinate cough She says she could hardly breathe or speak and doctors failed until the remedy cured her The advertisement also promotes Foleys Kidney Cure urging kidney health and notes availability by G H Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promoted for Spring Ills
An ad urges spring use of DeWitts Little Early Risers to combat torpid liver and sluggish bowels. It claims safe, non gripe tablets remove impurities and prevent illness, citing a testimonial from R. M. Everly of Moundsville West Virginia and listing John L. Crockett as the local druggist seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
John L. Crockett
Alarming rise of cocaine and dope use reported in city
A drug salesmen warns cocaine and absinthe use is spreading across classes and genders since the strike. Inhalation and gum application replace hypodermic use, with women and prostitutes notably affected. Absinthe parallels cocaine in danger, harming vital organs and increasing addiction.
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Drrug Salesma
Two Bodies Found In Burned Bowentown Barn Disaster
The dead are a 70 year old farmer and his housekeeper found in a barn ruin after a midnight fire in Bowentown. Police suspect a recently discharged colored employee committed the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowentown
John Holmes
Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey Ad Promotes Product and Deal
An advertisement urges trying Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey with a guarantee and notes prices from ten cents at Wm Hicks & Co. It also promotes subscribing to The Telegraph and mentions a cigar offer from J. M. Cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Hicks & Co
Hicks Sees Active September With Equinoctial Storms
The forecast predicts warm early month with falling barometer and rising humidity. Equinoctial storms threaten west to southwest areas and may bring heavy rain wind and thunder around the 2nd to 4th and again mid month. Frost possible by the 4th to 9th as storms move eastward.
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West India
Western
India
Lakes
St. Lawrence
Atlantic
Equator
Advances and setbacks cross the globe in brief notices
News briefs report militia arrivals in Tamaqua to prevent clashes over open collieries, Roosevelt’s train arrival in Nashua, fishermen on Lake Cognac drowning five workers at a Michigan sanitarium, and Dr. Galandet’s burial. Also noted are industry rivals in Chicago, naval appointments for Colombia, church governance in the Philippines, cholera abroad, a royal entry in Berlin, and failed English Channel attempts by Fontagne Holbein and Frank Holmesin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
Roosevelt
Bangor
Maine
Battle Creek
Mich
Lake Cognac
New York
Gallandet
Chicago
Washinon
Augusta
Henry Marmaduke
James Rab Merrimac
Alabama
Semmes
Rome
Mgr. Guidi
Philippines
Manila
Victoria
B. C
Java
Japan
Berlin
Italy
Germany
Bradenburg Gate
London
Fontagne Holbein
English Channel
Frank Holmesin
Farmers After Tramps Town Vigilante Hunt Grows
A posse of farmers searches the countryside for three tramps suspected of robbing and fatally clubbing two elderly women four miles east of Springfield. One victim is dying. Residents fear lynching if the trio is captured amid rising lawless activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Here
Sixteen Mines Working in New York Coal Districts
Reports from the coal districts indicate sixteen mines and eighteen washeries were operating yesterday with a daily output of eight thousand tons. Operators say at least twenty more mines may start by Monday. Many former workers will seek reemployment if safeguards are provided. Preparations are under way for three ribbon eye procedures for medical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Physician cites limited efficacy of advice in chronic cases
A medical note states that many patients refuse to follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the only option. It recommends mild laxatives like Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets for chronic constipation to maintain natural bowel health. Notices also announce bids to paint 34 houses in Bluefield by September 1st 199%, with details from Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Bluefield
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Geo. H. Hill
Electric Bitters Touted as Cure-All for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney, and liver troubles. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver invigorate nerves purify the blood and cure a range of complaints from nervousness to malaria. It promises satisfaction and lists a 50 cent price.
State troops sent to New River field amid coal field unrest
Militia fight companies arrive at Red Ash and Beary as sheriffs order eviction of striking miners. About forty families refuse to leave Red Ash houses. a volley of shots is fired across the river with 800 shots reportedly exchanged. Deputies rushed to scene. shooters captured as households are removed for replacement workers. Coal output climbs with 110 coal cars and 23 coke cars loaded Tuesday.
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Charleston
Wo Va
New River
Red Ash
Beary
Red Ash Coal Company
Winchester
Thurmond
New River Field
Pittsburg Ball Game Sees Chicago Win 8 Runs
In Pittsburg Chicago defeated Pittsburg 8 to 0 after 13 hits and 2 errors by Pittsburg. Philippi and Smith and Taylor and Kling paired as batteries. Um pire and Irwin contributed while Three Ribbon Rye was noted for that tired feeling.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Philippi
Smith
Taylor
Kling
Irwin
The Same Old Story by J A Kelly
J A Kelly of Henderson North Carolina recalls a summer illness of dysentery and credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with rapid relief when used as directed. He notes prior remedies failed to control the trouble as quickly. For sale by H N similar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson,n
H. N. White
Ot terville Man Says Foley’s Honey and Tar Gives Relief
A letter from Daniel Bunatz of Otterville Iowa reports long asthma troubles and trials of various cures. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with immediate relief and recommends it to others. Sold by G H Wade druggist with address on M eton avenue.
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Daniel Bunatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
G. H. Wade
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Crane Creek
cQuail
McQuail
Simmons Sterday
Judge Campbell
Anti-Saloon League
J. M
Chaimpagn
Sin Liquors Porter Ale
Cigars
Barney M. Cohen
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield Ave
Ip Xhone NO
Hicks
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
Red Ashe
Meton Avenue
Rosenberg
Prince
T. H. Mebanes& Bro
Princeton Ave
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