Hawaii Annexation Debate Heats Up in Washington
Telegraph reports fight lines forming over Hawaii status as next Congress may push protectorate or territorial government. Officials say annexation unlikely this term, with fears of messy statehood and need for adequate population before any new state.
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States Hopeful Bid for New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma
Washington reports enthusiasm in Congress for admitting Arizona Oklahoma and New Mexico as states this winter though a presidental veto is likely. Indian Territory with 65 000 Indians and 20 000 000 acres plans to apply for statehood after land allotment. They seek $500 per person to dissolve tribal ties and fund new housing and fencing needs.
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Marriage at Bramwell Unites Leah Belcher and A B Colburn
Miss Leah Belcher daughter of Mrs Clementine Belcher Bluefield and Mr A B Colburn a Narrows merchant wed at Bramwell residence of George Belcher with Rev B S Bettis officiating. The couple traveled to Narrows after the ceremony as guests and relatives joined from Bluefield and Bluefield to Bramwell.
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Narrows
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A. B. Colburn
George Belcher
Bramwell
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Colburn
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Chariton
Johnston
Norfolk and Western
Grace Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Bluesfield
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Sale Warning
Notice warns buyers not to trust other sellers for Pocahontas coal. It states Pocahontas Smokeless Coal comes only from the Flat-Top Field and is sold by Castner & Curran, with Bluefield area distribution via Mesars. It names J C Darst & Co as official suppliers and condemns others as making false representations.
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Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Mesars
J. ©. Darst & Co
West End
Uptown
White & Moore
J. U. Danst & Co
Temperance Conventions To Converge On Washington
The American Anti Saloon League holds its national convention in Washington starting Tuesday for three days with temperance advocates from across the country. The Non-Partisan Women’s Christian Temperance Union led by Mrs Helen J Phinney will meet next, planning a constitutional rule change to double authorized representation at the gathering.
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Cleveland
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London lord mayor denies hospital debt fundraiser
Noting widespread talk, Lord Mayor Phillips formally denies plans to raise one million pounds to cancel London hospital debts. He says the idea appeals but he does not believe a practical solution is feasible.
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Budapest millennial expo loss hit half a million
Londres Dec 3 A Viruna dispatch says the government auditors of the millennial international exposition in Budapest report a total loss of about 500000 dollars from the patriotic enterprise. The state plans to meet the deficit and all creditors are to be paid in full by the fifteenth of the month.
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Hungary
Noted English Tenor Sims Reeves to Visit U S Before Australia
English tenor Sims Reeves, famed for decades as England’s musical idol, will arrive in about ten days on his first trip to the United States en route to Australia. Now in his seventieth year, his voice remains melodious and his frame vigorous. He recently married a second wife and has a large son. Reeves has just returned from South Africa where he was the guest of President Kroger.
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Australia
United States
Ve Hiss
South Africa
Kroger
Notorious Thief Chauncey Johnson Sentenced in New York
Chauncey Johnson, famed thief known for bank sneaking and bold disguises, is sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. At 70 he has allegedly stolen about a half million dollars from Hatters Bank Bethel Conn to Adams Express and other targets. He was identified in court by Detective Cull after posing as various disguises.
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Philadelphia
August Belmont
Adams Express Company
May Mustard Bowen Wedding at Witten's Mill
Miss May Mustard of Tazewell married Henry Bowen of The Cove at Hon. W. G. Mustard’s home. Rev. Duval and Rev. Mowbray officiated. Attendants included Mr. J. T. Smith, Miss Daisie Thompson, and many others. The ceremony drew a large, chilly crowd, with abundant refreshments and humorous as well as costly gifts. The newlyweds left for a northern tour on the evening train. Tazewell Va Dec 3 1805 Spectra Novice.
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W. G. Mustard
W. L. Sexton
Tazewell
Bowen
Bankruptcy Near as McCreary Backs Cuban Independence
Congressman McCreary of Kentucky favors Cuban independence and supports intervention if peace cannot be achieved. The report notes Spain’s shrinking Cuba revenues and questions the legitimacy of a recent Spanish loan, with debate over American interests and belligerent rights. A Madrid dispatch cites persistent cabinet crisis rumors despite official denials.
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Kentucky
Foreign Affairs Committee
Cuba
Lonpos
Evening Standard
Madrid
Echoes of the City brief news items from Roanoke region
City briefs report visits by Samuel Walton and D J Bachman. Rev J A Campbell to preach. Rev J N Harman reappointed with higher pay. Bluefield notes Remenyi concert prep. small fire destroys a West End frame house. Y M C A Firemen’s party praised. city skips mayoral pushes amid cold. Remenyi concert tickets sought. thankful box for temporal needs acknowledged.
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Ss. H. Melcher
Jim Toler
Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted as pneumonia preventive
A testimonial from Olagab Indiana Territory praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cure for coughs and colds and claiming it prevents pneumonia. It urges people with weak lungs to keep the remedy on hand and notes White & Moore sell 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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White & Moore
Wanted To Buy Good second hand open front heating stove
Classified ad seeking a used open front heating stove in good condition. Contact reader with price and location for sale.
Second Baptist Church Protracted Meeting Invites City
Notice announces a protracted meeting to begin next Monday night led by Rev T G Kirtner from Hinton West Virginia. The First Baptist Church lends its building and invites joint effort to save souls. Rev W L Ball preaches Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm at the Y M C A. Additional preaching from Rev Kirsner follows Monday night and throughout the week.
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Hinton
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Baptist Church
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as the One True Blood Purifier
An advert claims Hood's Sarsaparilla is superior to similar tonics. It asserts higher cost for producer and seller, greater value to the consumer, and a record of cures unknown to rivals. The copy promotes it as the best choice to buy.
Hood's Pills Cure Nausea and Headache
Hood's Pills claim to cure nausea headache indigestion and biliousness with a dose offered at 25 cents from all druggists. The ad emphasizes quick relief and affordability for common ailments.
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Room for Housekeeping Exchange in Rest
Classified note seeking two good rooms for house keeping in a rest facility. No children involved. References exchanged. xX.
Assist your doctor by leaving a message at my drug store
If you want your physician quick and have no one to send for him, leave your message at my drug store and he will be found for you as quickly as possible. Lesire Day, 11 26 Bt BK.
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