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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1903
Page
1
An old time promotion asserts Dr Kings New Life Pills cure dyspepsia jaundice fever constipation and more regardless of age. The ad touts a 25 cent price and urges purchase at all drug stores.
Albert Miles, charged with the murder of Mrs Fields McMillan at Piney Creek in Alleghany County North Carolina, is said to have spent Saturday night at North Fork. Authorities offer a $100 reward plus one from relatives for his capture. Miles was seen by several locals as a fugitive prior to Sunday morning’s departure on No. 11.
Lester C. Fitzgerald shot a woman at Hotel Galliven in Brooklyn and then killed himself. The woman was Matilda Wood of 20 Cooper Street, not the shooter’s wife. an actress heard the quarrel and witnessed part of the event. Wood seeks answers as the case unfolds.
New York crowds fill the stands as the six day bicycle race continues. Kramer dominates early laps while Root and Derian set a new mark at ninety six miles and two laps. Bowler and McLean collide. Bowler sustains likely serious injuries as a false alarm of fire triggers a panic.
Mrs Mary De Vore missionary teacher of the Presbyterian Woman's Board of Home Missions spoke at Southwestern Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia opposing Reed Smoot's Utah Senate seating. She claimed to be followed nationwide and shot at through a car window due to her anti Mormonism remarks.
Mrs. De Vore told a large audience in Washington about fear of Mormon attacks in Hyrum Utah in 1900. She denounced Mormonism and claimed Reed Smoot swore an oath to oppose the U.S. government and avenge the prophet Joseph Smith. She described mobs attacking a flag-raising and threats to tear down the flag.
Washington reports Representative James A. Hughes pushes the Scott Pension Bill during the Fifty-eighth Congress regular session. The measure would aid Civil War veterans and widows, with West Virginia groups urging passage.
The Daily Telegraph first reported the disappearance of Edward L. Wentz and rumors of his being found. Bristol and Richmond dispatches note detectives and Wentz family activity, with unconfirmed reports of his recovery and possible mental decline.
Hazelton residents rally to help Miss Elizabeth Rhodes after her arm was terribly mangled in a laundry machine. Skin grafting from volunteers offers hope when amputation seemed likely.
United States cruiser Atlanta departed for San Blas coast with an Indian interpreter aboard. Reported warning to Indians to halt raids on peaceful towns follows Russia's official recognition of Panama. An old remedy advertisement promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pipe Syrup for persistent coughs.
A four room house is for rent with central location. Apply to S. M. Smith Insurance Agency for details and rental terms.
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