Mob blamed for double killing and robbery tied to Fanning case
The article reports a mob linked to the Fanning killing being suspected in a separate shooting in which Roble and his companions were robbed of a gold watch and a Winchester. John Ruble and Shumate, among others, pursued six armed assailants who fled after the exchange of gunfire. Shumate returned with help, Ruble’s missing items are noted, and authorities consider arrests likely as the same mob is suspected in Fanning’s death.
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Additi
John Ruble
Shumate
Barney
Ruble
Fanning
Bramwell Secures Easy Win After Early Misinfo
The Bramwell team defeats Bristol in yesterday's game after a mistaken report claimed Bristol led 9 to 0. Bramwell pitcher Boyd allowed two Bristol hits and one run, while Bristol errors helped Bramwell score four unearned runs. Lambert of Bramwell starred at back stop as Francis and Lynch pitched well for Bristol. Two games are set for today.
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Bramwell
Bristol
Dunn
Boyd
Bristol Boys
Lambert
Francis
Lynch
Bramwell Boys
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Best For Skin Ailments
Thirty years of marvelous cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the best and cheapest at 25c in all drug stores.
For Rent Cheap Large va cant two story mill Graham Va
Property in Graham Virginia near the Bluestone River offered for rent. The Graham Land and Improvement Co. lists a large two story mill building beside the railroad. Three Ribbon Rye is mentioned for medical purposes.
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Bluestone River
Graham, Va
Graham Land and Improvement Co
Caring for the Poor in Bluefield Calls for Prompt Aid
A Bluefield reader laments repeated promises failing to help the poor and sick. She lauds Mercer county for past generosity while urging immediate action from citizens and officials to alleviate distress, thanking those who aided a needy man sent to the Sunny South. Veritas Vincet, L. P. H.
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Bluefield
South
Mercer County
Hades
Veritas
Vincet
Ball Field Summaries From Multiple MLB Games
In Pittsburg Cushman and Fohl led Chicago to 9 runs on 6 hits with 1 error while Pittsburs 3 runs and 7 hits and 1 error. Boston hosted a 4 to 0 affair with Brooklyn scoring no runs on 5 hits and 4 errors. Umpires included Brown and Irwin. Philadelphia edged New York 6 to 2 despite 6 errors. Cincinnati routed St. Louis 10 to 1 behind Hahn and Bergen with Yerkes and Ryan handling the battery. Umire Emslie.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Cushman
Fohl
Williams
Kling
O'Day
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittinger
Moran
Evans
Latimer
Brown
Philadelphia
Philadllphia
New York
Iberg
Douglass
McGinnity
Bowerman
Irwin
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Hahn
Bergen
Yerkes
Ryan
Emslie
Dearest Thing to Life is a Home In Bluefield Ad
A Bluefield West Virginia real estate notice promotes obtaining a home through Pioneer Real Estate Agent D B Baldwin. It urges contacting Baldwin at Citizens Bank Building and encourages using his services to find profitable real estate bargains. The snippet also mentions watch repair and shoemaker services with a local phone number.
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Fuefield
Citizens’ Ban
Bluefield
W. Va
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Citizens’ Bank
Miners Seek Coal Price Hike Amid Strike Talks
The Brooklyn Eagle claims coal presidents and operators hold a signed paper from miners' leaders proposing to suspend the strike. It outlines an advance demand of 10 cents per ton and a counteroffer raising car price to 1.25 dollars per ton, with 15 cents to miners and the rest to operators, potentially raising consumer coal cost by 50 cents per ton. The offer, signed by Mitchell and Senator Hanna, was rejected by operators.
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New York
Brooklyn
Eagle
Mitchell
Hanna
Med
M. A. Hanaha
Dixon Hanged for Murder of His Wife Lizzie
Snow Hill Md August 29 Dixon was hanged today for the murder of his reputed wife Lizzie last December He hunted shot and killed her then fled but was captured Sheriff Whaley wrapped the hanging in private with twenty deputies guarding the gallows The rope had been used in a Somerfield Dennis execution Baptism of Dixon occurred in a jail corridor after a request to be immersed.
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Snow Hill
Asbury Dixon
Somerfield Dennis
Dixon Reques Mur de Borden
Ted
Wanted Help Wanted and Laundry Advertisements
Notice offers books on opium and whiskey diseases free from B M Wooley Atlanta box 887. Also seeks a young lady for office work and help check in goods. Aliso hand ironers wanted for Star Steam Laundry. 8 26 3t.
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United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta
Aliso Hand Ironers
Star Steam Laundry
Locomotive Industry Report Shows Growth Through 1900
A Census Bureau report on the U S locomotive industry in 1900 cites 28 establishments with total capital of F485 TUS and 2774 locomotives valued at 27121063. Wages paid total 10898614. industry growth since 1890 stands at 47.4 percent with sizable gains in establishments capitalization and output.
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United States
Census Bureau
Pennsyl
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Railway Statistics Report Signals Widespread Changes in US Lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission released a summary of 1901 railway statistics. Receivers held 45 railroads, down from 52. capital stock $49.5 million, funded debt $54.7 million, current liabilities $14.2 million. Single track mileage reached 187,237 miles, up 3,892. Passengers 607,278,121, freight tonnage 1,089,226,440, with freight down 12,455,780 tons. Gross earnings $1,588,256,037, up $101,481,225. operating expenses $1,030,807,270, up $65,965,759. Casualties totaled 61,794. 5,455 killed, 53,539 injured. Of workers, 3,675 killed, 41,142 injured. Passengers killed 982, injured 4,988. Nonemployee and nonpassenger deaths 5,498, injuries 7,209.
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Washington
Instate Commerce Commission
Isreport Uniter
United States
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Dorchester Woman
Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts endured a severe lung trouble and obstinate cough until using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. She claims the remedy cured her completely after doctors and other remedies failed. Sufferers from coughs colds throat and lung trouble are urged to try it with a guaranteed cure and trial bottles free.
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Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Theee Ribbon Rye Whiskey Ad Promises Quality
A brief ad touts Theee Ribbon Rye Whiskey with a bold guarantee and invites readers to try the drink at J. M. Cigar shop, promising satisfaction.
Miners Aid and Fires Mark August News Chronology
London backs a thousand pounds for American strikers amid global labor tension. Fires devastate Montana Purchasing Company and Woods Opera House with heavy losses. Rioting and militia actions erupt in Tamaqua and Darrance colliery as labor unrest spans cities. Roosevelt weighs coal strike report while Minera Ports pushes Labor Day outreach.
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London
South Wales Miners’ Federation
America
Berlin
Virehow
Rome
Mgr. Guidi
Manila
Guidi
Taft
Butte
Mont
Montana Purchasing Company
Bay City
Mich
Woods Opera House
Burlington
Sam Small
Morrisville
Clements
Small
Tamaqua
Lanaford
Indianapolis
Ind
United Minera
Poisoning the System and Early Risers Benefit
The article extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle liver stimulant and laxative to cleanse the system and prevent headaches and illness. It notes they never gripe and strengthen bowels to perform their work. It also lists a September 1 1902 bid date for painting thirty four Bluefield houses by Janefield Water Works and Improvement Company with GEO. H. Hill as superintendent.
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DeWitt
John L. Crockett
Bluefield
Janefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Geo. H. Hill
Jealous Husband Kills Wife's Friend in Virginia Valley
Charles C Amburgy of Whitesburg Kentucky was shot and killed near St Paul by George Larmer of Abingdon Virginia. The two men worked for Boice Clark at a logging camp and had become intimate with Larmer's wife. Amburgy confronted Larmer at Algoma West Virginia where Larmer waited with a 22 caliber rifle and shot Amburgy as he approached with his wife. Amburgy died at the scene and Larmer surrendered in Castlewood after the murder.
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Charles C. Amburgy
Whitesburg
Lick Creek
St. Paul
George Larmer
Abingdon
Boice& Clark
Ambargy
Larimer
Larmer
Washington County
Winchester
Amburgy
Castlewood
Thoroughbred Guernsey Bull For Sale Near Town
J H Moyers offers a thoroughbred Guernsey bull for sale at his place just south of town. The note lists Moyers as contact and includes house number 80 Iowa street with no other details.
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J. H. Moyers
Doctor Says Patients Ignore Hygiene Diet Advice
A physician warns that patients rarely follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the only resort. It recommends mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for chronic constipation and notes they promote natural bowel function. Sold by H. N. White.
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Chamberlain
H. N. White
Dysentery remedy anecdotes and local notices in Henderson
J A Kelly of Henderson recounts using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with satisfactory results during a summer attack. For sale by H N. Office rooms for rent apply to M. Rosenberg 2837 Princeton Avenue. Lost key ring with beer opener at ball ground near Coopers Bristol Bramwell game. liberal reward offered.
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J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N. C
H. N. White
M. Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
Coopers
Kidney Cure Ad Promises Cure For Kidney Bladder Ailments
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure fully cures kidney and bladder diseases and urges purchase from G. H. Wade Drugist. It also mentions the J. M. Cigan meeting requirements and invites readers to try the remedy.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
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Wright
Wilkesbarre
Jacobs
Darrance
Dead Man
Patal
Cigan
T. H. Mebane & Bro
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