Objections to Senator Scott Seat Based on Assumptions
Washington dispatch details protests over Senator N B Scott's seating in 1899. Arguments claim only 95 valid voters participated, with Scott winning a 48 vote majority, while other charges focus on his Internal Revenue role and past army service. The process references state senate rulings on Getzendanner and Pierson, and a series of contested seats and per diems.
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Washington
N. B Scott
Jones
Telegraph
Djno
T. McGi W
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Scott
Internal Revenue
State Senate
Senate
N. B. Scott
Jno. T. McGraw
Nathan
Congress
United States
House
Taylor County
Kidd
Morris
Faulkner
West Virginia
Wheeling
McKinley
Ohio
Sena
Getzendanner
Pierson
West Virginia Regiment
Stas
Getzenhaoner
McGraw
Benator
Brochard
House of Delegates
Brchard
Dent
Tyler County
U. 8
R. F. Kidd
Morris-Kidd
Tolstoy in Critical Condition Amid Exhaustion
Vienna reports Count Leo Tolstoy the famed Russian author and philanthropist is gravely ill with exhaustion after intense work on his third part of The Resurrection. He has fainted several times but doctors say he is not in immediate danger, requiring careful nursing.
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Vienna
Leo Tolstoi
Moscow
Two Districts A Necessity for West Virginia
Washington dispatch notes West Virginia legislators seek to divide the state into two judicial districts to reduce travel and prisoner transport costs. The plan, supported by Dayton and Colonel Babb of the National Guard, would place courts in a central southern point, with dates to be set. Also mentioned are Lieutenant Macker Babb’s Marine Corps commission and President’s nomination of David V. Chadwick as assistant Navy paymaster.
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Dayton
Macker Babb
Colonel Babb
West Virginia National Guard
United States Marine
Horder
David V. Chadwick
West Virginia
Dr King's New Life Pills Appetite Claim
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy that enhances appetite, digestion, and regularity for health. It asserts the product costs 25 cents at drug stores.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Thos Rhodes at Center Field
Thos B Rhodes of Center Field praises DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as infallible for piles cuts burns and skin diseases. The note warns readers to beware of counterfeit versions and credits H N White as the source.
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DeWitt
Thos. B. Rhodes
Centerfield
H. N. White
British Losses in South Africa Rise in Three Months
London reports General G Stacre engagement near Moltero or Stormberg Junction with a high missing count. The Dublin Fusileers and Gloucester Regiment suffered heavy losses on October 28. Total British casualties reach 4153 for a three month period, compared with American figures in the Spanish American War.
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Dublin
Can
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Blood Purification
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as enriching and purifying blood for better health. It urges taking the medicine at first signs of impure blood as a step toward self preservation and notes other remedies like Hood's Pills for headaches and indigestion.
Electric Bitters Prove Cure For Long Standing Ailments
Doctor from Washita reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula with terrible head and facial sores. The letter claims the remedy purifies blood, aids liver kidneys and bowels, boosts health, and sells for 50 cents with a guarantee.
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D.B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
Elerie Bitters
A Sure Cure for Croup and Other Ailments
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven cure for croup warning early treatment prevents attacks. It claims twenty five years of constant use with no failure and cites testimonials from H N White and others. Also mentions Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and skin conditions with local distributors.
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H N. White
Druvgiet
Bucklin's Arnica Salve Promoted For Piles and Cough Cure
A note touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as the cure for rectal fistula and piles, claiming five boxes cured Renick Hamilton, with price 25 cents per box. It also endorses One Minute Cough Cure for asthma and cough relief, attributed to Hy. N. White and Dr W. Wixon in Staly Hill NY.
The One Day Cold Cure Adverts Laxative Quinine
An old advertisement touts Kermott's Chocolates as a quick cold cure. It recommends laxative quinine and claims children will take them like candy for head cold symptoms and sore throat.
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Kermott
Kodol Dyspepsia Care Praised By Dr Haden and Dr Waite
A car load of Osborn Cream Flour promotes the product as the best. Dr W P Hawley Mose Co Dr B H Haden Summit Alabama endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Care saying it is splendid medicine and his confidence grows with continued use. H N Waite endorses it.
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Osborn
BH. Haden
Summit
Ala
H. N. Waite
Defeat at Stormberg Shocks British Troops In Cape Campaign
London dispatch reports General Gatacre's repulse near Stormberg as the campaign's gravest British setback. The wounded and dead seem small next to many missing prisoners, with fears of gun and equipment losses. Treachery or poor cavalry scouting blamed as cause. British forces near Arundel, Cape Colony, report several skirmishes with no casualties. The Boers were found 2000 strong three miles north of Arundel.
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Gatacre
Stormberg
Arundel
Cape Colony
Germans Laud Washington Centennial Praise in Berlin
The National Zeitung marks Washington’s death centennial with a full page leader calling him the greatest general and statesman America has produced. It praises his unselfish virtue and duty, noting his simple humanity and lasting impact on liberty and law.
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Washington
America
Boer Strength Underestimated by Stormberg Explanation
London War Office explains General Gatacre misjudged Boer force at Stormberg battle. article notes grave underestimation of enemy strength and the resulting setback for British operations in the theater.
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London War Office
Gata
Logan story denied by Koppitz in San Francisco
San Francisco December 11 Major John A Logan Jr story about being shot by his own men arises in officers circles. The Sheridan purser is not George A Koppitz but the commissary clerk under Captain Coulling who denies any knowledge of the tale and says the use of his name was unauthorized. Also an ad seeks a good cook at the office.
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John A. Logan, Jr
Sheridan
Manila
George A. Koppitz
Koppitz
Coulling
Discoveries by a Woman Cure Named Mrs Luther Laz
A woman in Shelby North Carolina credited Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with saving her life after seven years of illness. She suffered severe coughing and sleepless nights before purchasing the medicine, which she says cured her after two bottles. Trial bottles offered free at drug stores with regular sizes priced at 50 and 100, guaranteed.
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Laly
Sue
Dr. King
Luther Laz
Titus
W. C. Hamuick & Co
Shelby
N.C
Millinery promotion at Mrs Stevenson's store
Classifieds include lost money on a train in the Poca hontas yard with rewards offered, a wanted notice for a colored boy 16 to 17 for work with references, and an ad for One Minute Cough Cure by H N White claiming rapid relief for coughs and throat ailments.
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Pocahontas Yard
Winder
J. D. Bridger
Democrat
Considered Momentary Effect on Dutch Farmers
The text notes that though admitted as momentary the effect on wavering Dutch farmers will undoubtedly complicate British tasks.
News From Ladysmith and Gatacre Fight In South Africa
London reports mixed outcomes from the South African frontier. Gatacre withdraws with heavy losses after an attempted surprise on the Boers at Stormberg, while Ladysmith sparks renewed British enthusiasm as White’s forces gain momentum and a bridge completion signals advancing operations.
Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Patient in Murray Net
A reader named J. Fleming from Murray Net reports long term dyspepsia relief after using Dyspepsia Cure. He says he feels well and compares the remedy to a new man, noting physicians widely prescribe it.
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J. Fleming
Murray
Net
H. N White
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Geo. N. Speiden & Co
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