Indifference to Turkey payments in exequaturs and canal debate
In Washington the Foreign Relations Committee notes U S indifference on how Turkey’s missionary claims are settled and potential embarrassment to creditors. Joseph Manley, Maine Republican leader, is named as a candidate for internal revenue commissioner. A looming White House enlargement plan faces hurdles but may gain funding. The National Afro-American Council seeks validation of Louisiana's 1898 constitution before the Supreme Court. The Nicaragua canal bill hinges on Hay Pauncefote treaty amendments and potential ratification in amended form.
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Joseph Manley
Maine
The
National
Sucessor
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Ais
Senate
Strike tensions escalate in Texas telegraph dispute
General Manager Baker and Vice President of the Wettingill Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co met Governor Sayers in Austin after a San Antonio strike. Baker refuses union demands while open to wage hikes for nonunion workers and will not negotiate with union members. Further bloodshed feared as the conflict deepens.
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Austin, Tex
Baker
The
Wettingill
Oscar Wilde Died in Paris Latin Quarter Report
Paris dispatch reports Oscar Wilde died in an obscure Latin Quarter house from meningitis not self inflicted as earlier stated. He was reportedly received into the Catholic Church on his deathbed.
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Oscar Wilde
Tax Rate Decline in Jersey City Fiscal Year
Jersey City announces the start of the new fiscal year with a tax rate of 28.2 per 1000 dollars, down from 28.40 for the current year and 28.60 for last year, reflecting a gradual reduction in levies.
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Jersey City
Dee
Coal dumped ashore from burning Marcellus cargo
In Norfolk on December 1 the burning coal from the fuel cargo of the naval collier Marcellus was hoisted from the ship and dumped on shore to prevent further danger. A new two hour wagon is for sale at 335 West D. Croy, City.
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Norfolk
W. D. Croy
Tug River Coal Company Hiring Miners and Carpenters
The Tug River Coal & Coke Company seeks 50 to 100 coal miners of all colors with good wages for winter work and a few carpenters. New housing and low rent provided. Apply at the works west of Divy, W. Wayona, on the main line of the Norfolk and Western Railway. 1125 lw
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Tug River Coal & T ‘Oke
Divy
W. Wayona
Norfolk and Western Railway
Public notices advertise remedies and tobacco products in Mayhem
A jumble of dubious health claims touts Dr Riog's New Discovery of Qon Sompion Coughs and Volt with claims of cures for numerous ailments. Advertisements push free trials and low prices, plus a Baltimore cigar tray novelty and John Harper cigars. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are extolled as pleasant laxatives. A note hints at a U N Vote connection and Cham berlain's stomach and liver tablets with quick relief.
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Riog
Grovelin
Baltimore
Manu
John Harper
Diplomatic Tensions Clarified by Turkish Visit
Rumors of a rupture between the United States and Turkey are unfounded. The Porte and the United States are on good terms, with Charge De Affaires Griscomb meeting the Sultan six times this year. The Kentucky’s visit to Stoyrna prompts tighter scrutiny of US indemnity claims, as Consul Norton heads to Harpoot to take post. A prompt exequatur is unlikely.
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Washgton
United States
Norton
Harpoot
Turkey
Porte
Griscomb
Vilais Palace
Kentucky
Stoyrna
United States Legaution
Willie
Assailants Attack West Virginia School Superintendent
In Moundsville, W Va, Higgins and Higgins retainers assaulted Wap iamy, the superintendent of public schools, in the Central High School building after a dispute with Prof Williams over a son of Higgins. The pair knocked him down and inflicted severe cuts before fleeing with an accomplice.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Dee L
Higgins
Joseph Fliggins
Vror
Wapiamy
Central High School
Uiggin
Luggins
Williams
Diaz Begins New Term as President of Mexico
Perdillo Diaz commenced his new term as President of the Republic of Mexico today. The term runs until November. The ceremony was marked by hearty celebrations and great satisfaction with Diaz administration.
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City of Mexico
Perdillo Diaz
Republic of Mexico
Diaz
Illinois opens trial voyage as first steel warship
Newport News report notes the battleship Illinois began its trial run as the first U S warship built with all-welded hull plates and machinery. Officers expect high speed and performance from the new vessel.
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Newport News
Monroe Doctrine Turns 77 Tomorrow
Washington observes the Monroe doctrine marking 77 years since its proclamation on December 2, 1823, noting its lasting impact as a cornerstone of U.S. policy amid global debates.
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Washington
Residence For Sale In Bluefield Near Passenger Station
A well located Bluefield residence is offered by D and Balochy Pioneer Insurance Agency at 180 Suiseis Street. The six room home is in first class order with modern improvements and within five minutes walk of the passenger station. Call in person or advise through mail for details.
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Lhaveinny
Bluefield
D. &. BaLochy
Pioneer Insurance Agency
Suiseis Street
W. Va
Dee
Have your wants filled at the Blue Front
A brief classified line advertises shopping at the Blue Front with a phone contact 110 for inquiries and orders.
Secret campaign to organize West Virginia miners unveiled
The United Mine Workers launch a covert drive in West Virginia with forty organizers, headquarters in Martinsburg and Parkersburg, led by Chris Evans. The plan targets representation for the next joint interstate convention to push through unionization amid about 20 000 miners in the state where only about five percent are organized. The campaign was outlined at a national executive board meeting in Indianapolis.
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Pittsburg
Doc. L
United Mie Workers of
South Amelca
West Virginia
Th Y
Atlarksburg
Pairmoult
Chris Evans
United Mine Workers Journal
United Mine Workers
Camepaign
Listing of disorderly houses shocks New York reporters
District Attorney Gardiner publishes a list of alleged disorderly houses tied to prominent New York families and estates including Peter Cooper Mrs Wetmore St Clements Hamilton Fish Levi Lévillard Kernerehal Asters Stuyvesant and others. Owners are unaware of tenant conduct and may face criminal action if tenants are not removed.
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Peter Cooper
Sale notice in White's drug store item listing
Between the Bluefield Merchantite Company and White's drug store an itemized sale lists four purses a ten dollar brand and two in sale lunge and a spool of rei silk twist left at White's uru store 122 Miss Bessie French 109 Kintisey Street
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Bluefield Merchantite Company
White’s Drug Store
White
Uru
Bessie French
Kintisey Street
Fragmented OCR brings partial notes of a public sale
The damaged text hints at a local sale notice with scattered details including officials and pricing. Readable items mention Hecca's Pils and a threshold related to a payment rule. The fragmentary lines obscure full actions dates or bidders.
Don’t Drink Won’t Drinks Tutor Your Will
Fragmented ad claims to tutor willpower and win prizes from 40 links. Mentions hok er agent for a distillery and discounts on direct purchases rotated at wholesale prices.
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Link Whoker
Gogenheimer Dis
Hillag Te
Dlistilery
Unclear OCR snippet prompts health product claim
Fragmentary text appears to reference Caemerlein's Stomach aid and liver tablets with scattered phrases about dosage and free samples at a person or place. The readability is too low to identify a coherent event, date, or proper entities.
Tax Notice and Wild Claims From an Obscure Ad Page
A garbled notice urges payment of taxes and warns of costs, mixed with unrelated advertising text for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and vague condemnations of famine in distant lands. The blob includes names like W.A Brown and H. N. White amid incoherent phrases.
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H. N. White
French Planed Shan Kwan Expedition Raises Peace Concerns
Telegraph dispatch from Peking reports France plans an expedition to Shan Kwan about 500 miles away. The move draws protests from other powers who fear it will complicate peace talks and hinder government restoration in China. Lieutenant General Yorek, German commander to Kal 41, was killed in his sleep by fumes in a Chinese village.
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Peking
Shan Kwan
Pekin
Yorek
Evxr Ansfer
Geman
Kal
Steve
Emperor Francis Joseph to mark first year on throne
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph will celebrate the first anniversary of his accession with a general army order thanking soldiers for loyalty and valor. A grand reveille will sound as regiments march, signaling the Fatherland’s support and protection.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Mthis
Smailpox Outbreak Drives Charleston to Vaccination
Paul Hunteley of the steamer Tattle Ka ouwha fell ill in Charleston West Virginia after travel from Pittsburg. He was driven to the pesthouse by Officer Erciae amid a growing scare as about 1800 people are exposed and Mayor Lloyd proclaims oral vaccination to combat the outbreak.
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Charleston
W. Va
Paul Hunteley
Pittsaig
Erciae
Lloyd
Youngster Whipped for Planned Robbery in Norfolk
Norfolk police report a 14 year old, Roland Col uin, plotted to rob his employer s store by locking himself inside and awaiting a confederate. The plan failed when the confederate did not appear and the alarm was raised. Justice Taylor ordered punishment at the city jail and the youth received a whipping.
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Norfolk
Roland Col Uin
Cole- Min Therecioes Walker
Mystery Aloul Boy Dies After Escape Drug Use
Roy Mee Neill, 23, son of J W McNeill of Oldfields Hard County, West Virginia, returned home under the influence of a scarce drug and died within hours. Authorities suspect death by own action or foul play as possible causes, with no clear gauge for issues disclosed.
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Keyner
W Va
Dee
Roy Mee Neill
J W. McNeill
Oldfields
Hard County
Powder Mill Explosion Guides Shifts in Local Industry
Fragmented OCR text suggests a powder mill explosion impacting local operations and safety. Mentions dangerous machinery, chemical exposure, and remedies or cures for ailments referenced indirectly, with later unclear notes about a product or treatment called Dr. King's New Lifes Pile and various health claims.
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