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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
New York reports ex Senator David B Hill plans alignment with Republicans to attack Tammany Hall. Hill aims to undermine Croker and seek a national nomination, risking political blowback and potential rival organization efforts.
Washington notes Senator Scott agrees with many leaders that a forty million dollar cut is too large for the war revenue act now. He favors twenty to twenty five million, warning that added redemption of fifteen million in stamps would leave the treasury fifty five million in the red within a year. He argues the tax cut should target the poorer class and avoid hurting bank check users.
A compact reflection traces political maneuvering from Garfield and Conkling era tensions through the barnburner period. The note highlights enduring factional rivalries shaping party alignments and leadership struggles across decades.
London reports the Knox DeWet clash persists with shifting ground as telegraph lines fail. The Times notes De Wet may have escaped Knox and suggests Botha could join if their forces unite, risking serious consequences.
The Hague December 11 reports the Dutch government finally and definitively refuses to take the initiative in behalf of arbitration between the Transvaal and Great Britain.
Senator Pettigrew introduced a Senate bill to purchase all railroads by the government. The measure was referred to the interstate committee. The Senate adjourned for the day and will reconvene tomorrow at 3 PM for a joint session with the House and the centennial celebration.
London Nebraska reports Bryan era outlook with a December 24 Lincoln banquet where fusion leaders and Populists may press for his withdrawal. Bismarck ND notes canvassing and a disputed Supreme Court seat with General訴 Chaffee letter incident. Pekin reports a German official breakfast invitation ending a diplomatic snag.
In Pittsburg Utah pastor Rev W M Paden of Salt Lake City declares polygamy still widespread among prominent Mormons and ready to testify against the Taylor anti polygamy bill. He cites 2560 leading members of the Salt Lake Church as guilty, and states he will travel to Washington to advocate for the measure.
The West Virginia armored cruiser, a powerful early fleet project, will be among the first ships contracted. Bids opened at the navy department but not yet tabulated, with likely builders Cronps Philadelphia or Norfolk yards or Union Tron Works San Francisco. Estimated expenditure tied to the bids totals $40,000,000.
New York December 11 Corvelius Vandervilt’s will lists an income of 3 dollars and 30 cents per minute and shows ownership of 20000 shares of sprocks while detailing no holdings in the New York Central Railway.
An old newspaper ad promotes Biomo Quinine Tablets and Buckin's Awnies Swive as cures. It claims direct distillery purchase via Wm Linken hoker and states no pay unless price is 25 cents. The ad urges readers to buy through a drug store network and guarantees a result for piles and related ailments.
Paris reports a larger than expected deficit in expo expenses. The Echo de Paris says the chamber will be asked for a heavy credit to cover the loss. An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests all foods and restores digestion.
Notice that mail boxes can be secured by notifying J D Shott who has the agency for them in Buefield. The brief item names the agent and location handling the service.
In Media Pennsylvania on December 11 a jury trial for Charles Enes on a murder charge concluded after fifteen minutes with six challenges. The jury found Enes not guilty after a four minute deliberation for the killing of Robert Wilson at Marcus Hook.
If you would have an appetite like a bear and relish for meals take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They correct disorder of the stomach and regulate the f ars and bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free at H. N. Whites drug store.
Advertising claim touts DeWi’s Wired Lazel Salve as a well known cure for piles and skin sores. Warns against counterfeits and credits H N White.
A Washington dispatch reports plans for a nationwide coal strike next April led by President Mitchell and the United Mine Workers. He purportedly has emissaries in Washington and several states to organize miners in Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Maryland and other coal regions. The piece notes Hanna's influence and mentions past anthracite action last fall.
Pekin dispatch notes ministers agree on a protocol governing peace negotiations and will present it to Chinese commissioners. They plan to begin negotiations without waiting for authentic credentials. Li Heng Chang and Prince Ching will be asked to secure credentials promptly. The Druid minister waits on orders as ministers adjourned without date for next meeting.
Dec. 11 report from Soug Portune New York states the Vanderbilt personal estate is fifty three millions and notes sale at first class saloons with beer draught and bottled options.
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