Murderer Confesses In Reform School Killing In Virginia
Telegraph reports at Glen Allen Virginia that sixteen year old Charles Fouschee confessed to fatally striking Mr. E V Tinsley an officer at Laurel Industrial School during pine log work He implicated Frank Jordan an almost eighteen year old from Washington County Both boys were jailed for murder The incident shocks the community and prompts heightened watch on students It notes Mr Turner secretary of the institution will increase vigilance over tools and discipline The deceased leaves a wife and siblings and is laid to rest after a large funeral service led by C W Turner
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Glen Allen
E. V. Tinsley
Laurel Industrial School
Tinsley
Charles Fouschee
Frank Jordan
W. Turner
Fouschee
Mr. Turner
Jordan
North Carolina
Turner
Reformatory
Mr. Tinsley
Seboor
C. W. Turner
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promotes Laxative Brome
An old advertisement for Laxative Brome tablets claims a cure for a cold in one day. It offers a 25 cent refund if it fails and asks readers to send a date of birth 10 cents and a stamp for business or marriage prospects. Addressed to M. Freeman 115 Cookman Ave Ocean Grove NJ.
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M. Freeman
Cookman Ave
Ocean Grove, N. J
West Virginia coal land deal to crown largest stake sale
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph reports a Pittsburgh led syndicate with Corry and Erie businessmen closing a $400000 option on 40000 acres in Preston county West Virginia. The Freeport vein coke rich area along the B O railroad may host multiple coke plants rivaling H C Frick. A new Cheat river railroad line to Preston county is projected to connect Pittsburgh direct to the region next year.
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West Virginia
Pittsburg
Corry and
Erie
Preston County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
Grafton
W. Va
Tunnelton
West End
J. M. Guffey
Mellon Bros
E. C. Beardsley
Drake, Stratton & Co
Cheat River
Point Marion
Fayette County
John Sliney
Corry
Assassination Shock Hits Edgefield Church Scene
Telegraph reports the killing of L. D. and J. W. White at Bethany church Edgefield County by Hon. Leon J. Williams leader of the house of representatives and State dispensary board member nephew of ex Governor Sheppard. The assassin was severely wounded but expected to recover.
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Cotumata
L. D
J. W. White
Bethany Church
Edgefield County
Leon J. Williams
House of Representatives
Board of Control
Sheppard
Howe They Saved A Life From Morphine Overdose
Staunton dispatch reports William Dering of Paducah Kentucky survived a morphine overdose at Hoover House after Dr Theo Morrison used rapid stomach pumping. The incident led to a deadly confrontation at Bethany Church where J W White and L D White killed William Williams and another man, then Williams was wounded and later rested. Both dead men were Masons. Williams wounded and in danger before recovery. Darwin, a former employee, had suffered wife loss and vowed self harm. Strangban, recently committed to Western State hospital for attempted suicide, shows improving mental state.
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Bethany Church
J. W. White
Mr. Williams
Williams
White
L. D. White
Mr. White
W. C. Strangban
Yost'’s Weekly
Western State Hospital
Guaimaro Taken as Capture Details Surface
Reports from New York quote General Calixto Garcia describing the siege of Guaimaro in Camaguey Cuba. The 295 defenders surrendered after twelve days, prisoners were paroled or sent to plantations, and the Cuban victory yielded rifles, machetes and funds worth thousands.
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Calixto Garcia
Junta
New
Yok
Echoes of the City Happenings and Village Notices
Local notes report travels of Reietly and Dr. Dickie returning from the East and several visitors including mail agent Stevens and Rev. Cronk. A city concert drew a good crowd, while snow on sidewalks hindered Bluefield travel. Substantial changes include Floyd J. Brows leaving Fd. Brown & Co for ministerial work and Charles Akers taking over.
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A. ©. Stevens
Lynchburg
Friends
B.C. Cronk
Graham
W. H. Greever
Floyd J. Brows
F.d. Brown & Co
Charles “. Akers
Jumped in Vain Safe Ashore Grace Boyle Seeks Death
Grace Boyle sister of James Boyle a leading Clark’sburg merchant attempted suicide by leaping from a bridge over the Elk River. Tom Seaton saw the leap, reached her in his boat, and pulled her from swift waters to the bank where she was cared for at her brother’s home in fragile condition after the shock.
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Grace Boyle
James Boyle
Elk River
Mase
Seaton
Miss Boyle
Congressman-Elect Dorr Arrives in Huntington for Visit
Congressman-elect Charles P. Dorr of the Third district arrives with Col. Joh L Fehr in Huntington. Fehr is arraigned on election day alleged violation but released after proof of innocence. They plan trips to Charleston Wheeling and Washington amid GOP support and possible senatorial bid.
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Huntington Advertiser
Charles P. Dorr
Third District
Joh L Fehr
Washington, D
Adelphi H Hotel
Gibson
Congressman Dorr
E. H. Fitch
Col. Fehr
Mr. Fehr
Charleston
Wheeling
Washington
Dorr
West Virginia
Bilart
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Sold Only by J C Darst Co
Do not be misled into buying Pocahontas coal from others. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal comes only from Flat-Top fields and is sold by Castner Curran and supplied to Bluefield area by J C Darst Co from their West End yard and Up Town office with White & Moore.
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J. C. Darst & Co
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Messrs
West End
White & Moore
J.C. Darst & Co
Viceroy Li Hung Chang fined one year salary for park trespass
From Hong Kong and Yokohama the report says Li Hung Chang is banished from ranks and decorations for entering the Imperial Park without permission. The emperor only withholds a year’s salary, about 26 000 taels, with Lilikely seeking retirement due to health and failed political hopes. Also advertised are plush capes discounted at J R Helms.
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Li Hung Chang
Imperial Park
Pekin
Message for physician delivered via local drug store
A brief notice offers to relay a physician call through the sender’s drug store. It promises quick contact by the physician if no one else can send for him, signed by Leste Day with dates 11 26 31 FE.
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Leste Day
Cowan Commits Suicide in Fort Worth Jail
Dr. Cowan tied to the Kansas City land swindle case died in the county jail after injuring himself with a broken looking-glass. He swallowed a large quantity of the glass and died almost instantly, ending two months of incarceration in Fort Worth.
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Fort Wort
Tex
Cowan
Kansas City
Norfolk and Western abolishes chief engineer post
Roanoke Virginia December 1 authoritative report states the chief engineer position at the Norfolk and Western railroad once held by W W Coe has been abolished.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railroad
W. W. Coe
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier Cure
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for impure blood and a cure for indigestion and biliousness. It claims thousands testify to cures and notes Hood's Pills as easy to take.
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Hood
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Promoted as Pneumonia Preventive
An advertisement extols Chamberlain Cough Remedy as a sure preventive of pneumonia during cold season. It cites extensive use by readers including Olagahy in Indian Territory and urges keepers with weak lungs to have it on hand. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from White & Moore.
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Chamberlain
Olagahy
White & Moore
Latest Hat Styles Led by Mrs on Offer
A short ad notes trimmed hats now offered by Mrs on with the latest shapes. Customers are invited to visit White Moorist & Co.’s uptown office to view and purchase.
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Mrson
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B. V. Tinsley
Telegraph
Frank Johan
Washington County
TN Coal Land
Pennsylvania
Connellsville
Sliney
T. L. Mensill
Mensill
Freeport
H. C. Frick Coal Company
Carolina Town
Win
Darwin
Sheaughon
Asyllam
Staunton
Richmond
William Dering
Paducah
Hoover
House
Theo Morrison
R Cent
Evans
Wind
Bethany
McCormick Lodge
M.M. Robertson
Davis Sewing Machine Company
Hisgelf
Straughan
Guaimaro
Garcia
Gualoaro
Camaguey
Cava
Iisely
Seige
Puerto Principe
Cuba
Key West
Fia
Oscar Cespedes
Key
Melton
Cabanas
Havana
Weyler
San Cristobal
Dr. W. W. Dickie
the Law
Fortiou'é Douc
George W. Thomas
Penial A Poplar
George A. Shirey
Bluefeld
H. Claxton
Joseph D. Barrett
D. H W. Matson
Chicago
Philadelphia
Honnoke + frees
Tklegkarn
W. J. Updike
N. D. Maher
Norfolk and Western
The
Tenranary
Aretend
Princeton Academy
William Grumble
Charles W. Akers
Bluetivid
Clarksbung
Sun
Tom Seaton
Coungressman
Fehr
United
San Francisco
Doric
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Oriental
J. R. Helm
Sion
Pnrumonia
Alentas Coal
White & Moorist & Co
Up Town
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