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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
1
The excerpt praises a wine as true to its name with a full body and balanced character. It highlights flavors and aroma, noting enduring finish and refined texture that suggest quality craftsmanship.
Rasford defeats Bristol and Roanoke as Rasford, Virginia, plans a new office building on First Street. The Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company will permanently locate here, expanding labs and machine shops amid mentions of vast ore beds and large production figures.
The Bluefield Fire Department held a meeting at the city hall with Chief L. P. Ligon presiding. A committee was named to arrange the annual firemen’s jubilee and another to prepare resolutions of sympathy for W. J. Monroe, nicknamed Uncle Billy, regarding his injuries and long service.
London notes report London financier Andrew Carnegie and companions leaving Boeten for Liverpool to board the White Star liner Oceanic bound for New York accompanied by Mrs and Miss Carnegie. The Gold millionaire remains concerned after illness. A physician orders his travel to New York.
Swansea dispatch says the brig Brymore telay reported the steamship Neptune wrecked in a gale in the Bay of Biscay. Twenty eight drowned and five are missing as the storm rages.
Washington December 3 The election of Representative Cannon is assured by a unanimous vote to the speakership following the withdrawal of Payne and Dalzell.
A letter from Senator Scott to Secretary Cassell requesting control of naming judges and clerk for Saturdays primary election led to heated dispute. The Wheeling Republican executive committee split with Scott and Schmalbach backers clashing in a hotel lobby as Gen. Morris Hockheimer and Andrew Hamilton argued amid the fray.
Philadelphia report states actor Barry Johnstone who shot Kate Hassett is barely alive with death expected momentarily. incident occurred Monday night in Philadelphia.
The text warns travelers to carry Chamberlain's Gage Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to prevent diarrhoea from travel and changed food or water. Sold by H. N. White.
The article argues that Plat-Top field may boost West Virginia coal production to rival anthracite. It cites Mr E. Seward on rising bituminous output, growing rail demand, and machine mining improvements lifting West Virginia to near the nation’s top coal suppliers.
Western districts look toward rising coal demand. The piece asserts the industrial scene favors bituminous coal and predicts robust prospects for the country’s coal trade amid ongoing fuel shortages.
Washington reports grave trouble over the Cuban reciprocity treaty as Cubans study the accord and conclude they are asked to give something for nothing. A bill may stop further negotiations, unsettling hopes of Hay and Quesada backed terms. The president faced opposition in Congress and now new Cuban moves add complications.
In Tazewell Virginia December 3 1929 Steven ada a carpenter was an unfortunate contestant in the Cincinnati Enquirer guessing contest. He initially guessed the exact total vote but altered it to 7000 before submission. The final tally showed his first guess was correct leaving him £12000 poorer. Another resident also entered a large prize.
Kyle Atkins is found guilty of assaulting a miner at Pocahontas during a strike. He receives five days in jail and a $30 fine. The trial drew local attention as a clash between union sentiment and coal company interests.
A Savannah confrontation between F C Wilson and John Sullivan Schley was not pursued after a board of honor found improper behavior in the Charleston lobby and that Wilson had no right to strike Schley. Schley should withdraw his challenge and Wilson apologize.
Last night around 12:80 o clock a fire broke out at the homes of H B Groves and J M Harris at Allen Street head. The Groves kitchen and bedroom were found afire and the family fled in night clothes but most possessions were saved. Harris was away at Graham but his wife and friends saved belongings. Firemen struggled to get water and formed a bucket brigade to shield nearby buildings.
Washington December reports say the West Virginia delegation leans toward backing Uncle Joe Cannon for speaker as votes and committee assignments shape expectations. Key figures include Representatives Gaines Dalzell Inghes Dovener Day and Woodward, with Senate members Scott Elkins social calendar in Washington.
An old advertisement warns that kidney and bladder trouble requires Foley's Kidney Cure and claims it cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. The notice notes sale by G. T. Wade, druggist.
The sale under the Ladies Aid of the Episcopal church will be held in rooms once used by the Karnak club on Thursday and Friday December 4 and 5. It starts at 8 p m each night and runs until late. Useful and fancy Christmas gift items will be available and refreshments served during sale hours.
A list of stores including Geo. D. Bowman L Lazarus Co Borden Feed Co W P Hawley Mdse Co Payne Trent Hutchen son Co BE Bond M W Smith G W Whitworth H R Hunter L Kaufman A J Samuel S N Williams Oak Saloon B M Cohen Crockett Motley Bluefield Inn Kelly Moyers The Hulf Andrews Thomas Co named as wholesale distributors for Fitzgon Tidbit cigars and Old style Cheroots.
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