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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
1
Republican state senator Thomas K. Davis argues against partisan gerrymandering and favors modest increases in legislative seats by county representation. He supports keeping congressional districts intact and prefers maintaining current judicial districts, noting cost and balance considerations for a growing state.
The speaker noted constitutional hurdles to increasing judges' pay and anticipated a joint committee to draft a representation bill for approval by both chambers. He praised the senate as an excellent, well balanced body and predicted a conservative, businesslike session for the house.
At a Wheeling meeting the Wheeling Railway Citizens' Railway Moundsville Wheeling Railway and Bellaire Bridgeport and Martins Ferry Railway merged to form the Wheeling Traction Company. T. M. Conderman of Philadelphia is president, W. A. Shirey of Wheeling is secretary. The charter was secured two months earlier by Henry Ford A M Snyder F A Henry A R Manning and L M Hildreth of Cleveland. The new company will operate all lines under one management and run cars around a loop through central Wheeling.
Madrid reports strain between Portugal and Welland may trigger war as diplomatic ties break. Dutch minister at Lisbon recalled and Portuguese minister at The Hague ordered home. Armies and navies mobilized following rupture. Dutch consul at Lourenco Marquez told to leave Portuguese territory.
Washington reports indicate a bill to divide West Virginia into two federal districts will pass this short session. If approved, West Virginia will gain an additional judge, a clerk, and a U S marshal with deputies, all residents of the state. A prominent West Virginia attorney notes the division would end neglect in the upper section and improve enforcement of revenue laws.
Eleven armorclads and cruisers awaiting bid tabulation after acts opening at noon to the Secretary of the Navy. Five battleships six cruisers promise about five hundred million dollars in government costs. Prominent naval officials and shipbuilders attended the bid opening as firms competed.
Lincoln Neb Senator Bryan said he knew nothing of a proposed new political party announced by Charles M Walters of Indianapolis and had no knowledge of an Indianapolis meeting. He declined comment on his name in connection with the plan. He praised Charles A Towne's appointment to the Senate seat.
Winchester Va December 7 Ella Brown a young woman pleaded guilty to housebreaking in county court and was sent to the penitentiary for two years the first woman from Winchester to receive this sentence. She admitted stealing clothing from Mr M J Hardetty last September.
Readable items include Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for colds First class saloons offerings Hes ter draught and bottled beer Queen Olives 20 pint Samuels DeWitt’s Little Essay Risers and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve One Minute Cough Cure claims rapid relief for coughs colds and lung troubles Blue Front Alois cautions and a wagon sale by W D Croy John Harper cigars touted as finest.
London reports a second supplementary estimate for South Africa and the China expedition for the year ending March 21 totaling sixteen million pounds. War expenses to August reach sixty nine million pounds. In Columbia South Carolina pilots Van Harten Steven and mariners Beard Dean are lost near Beaufort after attempting to move a steamer amid a storm. Chamberlains Liver Tubes advertised with claims of stomach and liver relief.
An old advertisement promotes a blood purifier claiming to cure Garhi with “Hoots Sursopartiles” and other tonics. It touts non-irritating “ca hartic” pills, family groceries, and molasses sales at Samuels, urging readers to visit the seller for remedies and bargains.
Tax payment notice from W A Brown urging payment at Patton House this week to avoid extra costs. Call and comply to settle taxes.
Washington dispatch notes that the State Department lacks full details on the foreign ministry agreement with China. Mr Conger authorized to sign for the United States as negotiations proceed. Punishments to be the severest China can inflict and indemnity to be formally admitted, then left for future talks. The French proposal forms the basis on other points as ambassadors discuss with Secretary Hay. Final signatories expected after days, then submission to Chinese leaders for ratification. Coal miners needed at once for Hooter and Beary Company in Charleston, West Virginia.
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