Panther tragedy: would-be murderers slain in West Virginia town
In Panther near the Pocahontas division, a feud between liquor sellers Adam Bailey and Janes H Chambers ends in bloodshed. Bailey and Dr. Thomasson allegedly plotted to kill Chambers. in a confrontational shootout, Chambers acts quickly, bullets fired, and both alleged conspirators are killed.
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Southern Industrial Convention Opens in New Orleans
The Southern Industrial Convention begins in New Orleans with delegates from major cities including New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Buffalo Little Rock Memphis Birmingham Mobile Houston Galveston Charleston and more. Wu Ting-fank the Chinese Minister will speak on Wider Markets for the South tomorrow as chambers of self defense and a tragic shooting by an ex-Bluefield resident, Bailey, is noted in the report.
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Welch
Senate committee backs action on Hay-Peuncefote treaty
In Washington on a day when the inter oceanic canal question dominated, senators urged a clear decision on the Hay-Peuncefote treaty. The Republican steering body pressed to resolve the issue promptly. Christmas and New Year excursion tickets for Norfolk and Western Railway were offered December 22–25 and December 30–January 1, good for return January 4, 1900, via W B Beervil, General Passenger Agent.
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W. B. Beervil
The Best Plaster Pain Balm Advertisement
A dampened flannel bound to afflicted parts with Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides prompt relief for lame back pains in the side or chest and is claimed to cure rheumatism. One application gives relief and it is sold by all druggists.
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Gale
Ali Druggiste
Don’t Drink Ad Promotes Distillery Prices
An antique ad urges readers to avoid drinking but if choosing to do so buy from Wm. Linkenhok er, agent for A Gugenheimer Distilling Co. It claims all goods sold direct from the distillery at wholesale prices.
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Wm. Linkenhoker
Gugenheimer Distilling Co
Proud Father Praises Kamon Liver Pills and Tovic Pellets
Dayton Tennessee resident Thomas Coppinger recounts how Kamon Liver Pills and Tovic Pellets transformed his pale delicate son into a robust healthy child. He notes the family’s long use of the remedies and cites rapid improvement after the boy started taking them nightly.
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Dayton
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Kamon
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cure Cold in One Day
Advert shows a medicine claim promising a cold cure in a single day. It states no cure no pay and a price of 25 cents.
German Expedition At Kalgan Fails To Restore Order
London dispatch from Vandow Pass on December 3 argues the Kalgan expedition was ineffective. German forces occupied some towns en route, engaged Chinese regulars unsuccessfully, killed 30 in one clash, and recovered 1,000 taels. Three mandarins linked to massacres were executed at Tsiming. otherwise no reparation was sought as anti foreign activity persisted.
Payment plan floated for Turkish mission claim
Washington reports a claim against Turkey over an American mission indemnity tied to a warship contract with the Cramps may be paid through the state department. The arrangement would have the Cramps forward funds to the department which would disburse to claimants, avoiding direct US Turkish dealings.
Reapportionment Effort Aims to Shift House Seats
Representative Crumpacker of Indiana proposes a one representative per 198000 inhabitants rule to expand the House to 365 and reduce southern states with discriminatory constitutions. Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina and North Carolina lose seats. several states gain including Arkansas Colorado California Connecticut Florida Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Texas Washington West Virginia.
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Colorado
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Connecticut
Florida
Germans Hit by Boxers Near Pao Ting Fu
Report from Tien Tsin says Germans west of Pao Ting Fu suffered 20 dead and many wounded in an attack by 2500 Boxers. An arsenal occupied by Russians saw a powder explosion likely from Chinese smoking. Two Chinese men were killed and the tremor was felt four miles away in Tien Tsiu.
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Pao Ting Fu
Tien Tsiu
Tang Wen Hus Sen Paraded Under Guard Before Decapitation
Tang Wen Hus Sen, author of the outrages on the Pao Ting Fu, missionaries, arrived and was paraded through Victoria Road in a cart under a strong German guard before being handed to the provisional government for decapitation.
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Tien Tin
Tang Wen Hussen
Victoria Road
Openings on White Earth lands under Homestead act rules
Openings for entry on four ceded townships of the White Earth reservation were announced today under the Homestead act. The free homes bill does not apply as these lands opened after May 18. Pine lands were sold at Crookston on November 27 under the Neilson act of 1889.
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White Earth Reservation
Crookston
No Life Pills Claim Cure for Headache Nerves
Advertisement states Kiew’s No Life Pills relieve sick and nervous headaches and improve nerves. Pills offered at 23 cents with money back if not cured and sold by all druggists.
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Kiew
Hood's Sarssparula Promises Pure Blood Cure
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarssparula as the cure for catarrh by purifying the blood. It claims the medicine soothes inflamed surfaces and rebuilds vessels, expelling toxins to permanently cure catarrh. Pills are also recommended.
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Hood
Rumors of State Administration Shakeup in South Carolina
Charleston reports diffuse gossip on state offices with W M O Dawson possible not to seek re election as secretary of state and Judge Reese Blizzard eyed for secretary of state or collector of Internal Revenue. Governor elect White allegedly backing Blizzard, while party factions push Dawson and reactions ripple through patronage plans.
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Can Jeaders
Internal Revenue
JK. Hall
Judge Blizzard
Zuyder Zee Drainage Plan Faces Scrutiny
The Hague December 4 The States General weighs a cabinet proposal to drain the Zuyder Zee. Engineers predict vast gains as land reclaims emerge for Dutch agriculture and potential treasure could be uncovered, marking another major project for Holland.
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Hague
States General
Zuyder Zee
Holland
Mailbox Service Notation Seeks Agent in Buefield
Notice states that anyone wanting mailboxes can secure them by notifying J D Shott who holds the agency for them in Buefield.
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J.D Shott
Buefield
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