First session of fifty seventh congress opens in Washington
The first session opens with General Henderson elected speaker and oath administered to members. Senate adjourns briefly after brief organization. President Roosevelt's message postpones reading. death of McKinley to be announced tomorrow. Public eulogy plans discussed with likely selections in both chambers. Lost notice and Meadowland building rental ad follow.
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Henderson
House
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Senate
McDowell
McKinley
Fifty Seventh Congress
Roosevelt
Joint Committee
Lincoln
Garfield
Capitol
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hanna
Blaine
Elihu B. Washburn
George Bancroft
Report of the State Finances Nearing One Million on Hand
State finances show November receipts totaling $1,050,238.99 with large balances across state, general and irreducible school funds. Disbursements include $9,750.50 from the irreducible school fund invested in bonds bearing interest, keeping funds within the state treasury. November receipts rank among the highest for the month in state history.
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Peece Creweoes
Spe Ciconentes
Ventilation error blamed in Pocahontas mine disaster
Chief Mine Inspector Paul describes a fatal ventilation lapse at the Pocahontas mine. An open door at the Tug River entrance altered airflow, guiding rescuers toward deadly gas as they moved toward the West mine exit.
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Paul
Pocahontas
Tug River
Elks Hold Memorial Service at Bland Street Church
The Elks held their annual memorial service at Bland Street Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. The full building reflected strong attendance including many out of town visitors. Edward Lyle of Roanoke gave an address, Rev. J. Tyler Frazier delivered the sermon, and a refined musical program complemented the event with solos, duets, and quartets by local performers.
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The
Elks
Bland Street Methodist Church
Edward Lyle
Roanoke
J. Tyler Frazier
Tug River Tunnel Gas Claim Recounts Fatal Entrance
Report describes a group entering a Tug River tunnel where gas flow reversed the current pulling them toward the exhaust. The party moved in that direction and were overtaken and succumbed to the dangerous conditions.
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Tug River
Local Engine For Sale In Good Shape
One fifty horsepower Allen Porter engine in fine shape with little repair needed. Will sell for cash or on time. 123101 East River Electric Co. Smoke John Harper cigars White sells them.
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H. P. Allen & Porter
East River Electricc Co
Local ads promote coal wood bakery wines cigars
T H Becker coal and wood delivery prompts orders with prompt service. Langdon's bakery boasts best bread including light rye and graham. A S Meador & Co wines for table use at the Blue Front. White's drug store sells John Harper cigars and Tid Bit Fitz You cigars for five cents.
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White’s Drug Store
John Harper
King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Cough at West Point
Homer Half West Point Indiana suffered a stubborn lung cough blamed on consumption by several doctors. After trying Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption he claims a complete cure and weight gain to 227 pounds. The remedy, hailed as guaranteed for coughs colds and lung troubles, costs 50 cents and one dollar with free trial bottles at drug stores.
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Homer
West Point
Dr. King
Tax debt settlement urged at Deputy Lilly’s office
Deputy Lilly announces an office three doors west of Huff Andrews and Thomas inviting all who owe taxes to come forward and pay immediately. The item notes editor Lynch of the Daily Post in Philipsburg testifies Foley’s Honey and Tar as highly effective for coughs and colds, praising it highly. G. H. Wade is mentioned.
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Lilly
Huff, Andrews & Thomas
Lynch
Daily Post
Phillipsburg
N.J
Foley
G. H. Wade
Agitators Flood Huntington Field Aimed at Miners
Reports claim United Mine Workers leaders plan a winter drive to organize miners at Huntington area including Maybeury Elkhorn and Nor Fork. Proposals include funding agitators to pressure for union formation and possible spring strikes while miners enjoy strong current wages and ample coal orders.
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Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Huntington
Maybeury
Elkhorn
Nor
Fork
Senator Scott Declines Worries Over Schmulbach Senate Bid
Wheeling dispatch reports Senator N B Scott stating Col Schmulbach or any West Virginian may run for the U S senate. He, a Republican, says he is not worrying about the race, noting the campaign is three years off and he will focus on serving the state.
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Scott
Wheeling
N. B. Scott
Henry Schmulbach
United States Senate
Schmulbach
West Virginia
Greenwood
Pog dog with scar seeks Cuba named return reward offered
A dog named Pog with a scar on its right hind leg is missing. The owner offers a reward for its return to the office and asks for contact to recover the pet. The dog responds to the name Cuba.
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Tolen
Cuba
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Inspector
Chief Paul
Tug River Entrance
Preece
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Edwie Easley
E. E. Kephare
R. E. Hulder
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Will F. Bane
C. W. Patterson
Wm. Brewster
Campbell’s Orchestra
the Order
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Mrs
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Easley
Tyler Frazier
D. M Junkin
Gates of Paradise
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R. E. Holder
C. W Pitterson
Swan Lake Oil Co
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Whitley Counties
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Kentucky
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Ww. Va
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Fivefold Ave
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