Naval court clears Schley amid censure for vacillation
The naval court of inquiry reports on Admiral Schley's conduct before and during the Santiago battle. It censures vacillation and disapproval of the retrograde movement, but overall regard the findings as a vindication of Schley's record. No further action is recommended.
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Naval Court
Admiral Schley
Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
Schley
Santiago
Long
Detectives Raid Policy Safe Nab Noted Gambler Adams
New York December 13 detectives of the district attorney's office blew the safe and captured Al Adams a policy operator. The raid uncovered that the house was rented by Shang Drayer a notorious figure accused of burglary and gambling. Prominent politicians' names appeared in the policy safe. Adams is said to be worth millions.
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New York
District Attorney’s Office
al Adams
Hensley’s execution delayed to January 9 by governor
Bristol December 13 Armstrong Hensley who faced hanging for the murder of his six year old step daughter at Elgin Tennessee has been respited by the governor until January 9. The note also mentions Seed's Dry Plates for good photographs and urges trying them now. Bluefield Hardware Co.
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Bristol
Armstrong Hensley
Elgin
East
Tennessee
Seed
Bluefield Hardware Co
Tax-Tickets Still On Hand Urges Settlement
Deputy Sheriff D.G. Lity urges residents owing taxes to call and settle promptly to meet urgent demands, noting the impossibility of locating all persons in arrears.
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D.G Lity
Harriman to resign from railroad combination control
New York dispatch reports Harriman to resign as head of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads to aid the railroad in New York. Plans include retiring all preferred Northern Pacific stock by January 1 to remove the trust and shift control to common stock holders, affecting Harriman Kuehn Loeb Rockefeller Hill and Morgan.
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New York
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
Minnesota
Kuehn
Loeb
Rockefeller
Hill and Morgan
Another Big Run On East Side Savings Bank
New York December 13 a large run developed at Jarmulowsky's east side savings bank as depositors formed long lines before daybreak. The crowd grew unruly with fights over place in line and the mob attempted to break into the bank until police intervened.
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New York
Jarmulowsky
East Side Savings Bank
Dense fog stops ferry lines as temperature spike hits New York
A sudden temperature rise created dense fog in New York delaying most ferries and hindering access to Ellis Island, Governors Island and Liberty Island amid numerous collisions. Fishermen crowded the Battery struggle to reach the banks while authorities search for safer passage.
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New York
Battery
Ellis
Governor’s
Liberty Islands
J M Cigars Advertise Opium and Whiskey Aids
An ad promotes "J. M." cigars and urges readers to obtain a book on opium and whiskey diseases by mailing to R. M Woolley of Atlanta Georgia box 387. It also advertises a John Harper cigar at White's drug store and claims "the beat Whiskey for family use" at the Blue Front with prompt delivery and a phone line.
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United States
R. M Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
White’s Drug Store
John Harper
J. M. Cigar Praised as Best 5c Smoke
Judges hail the J. M. cigar as one of the five best 5c cigars on earth and urge immediate try. Distributed by Jeffrey, Matthews & Co with retail listings including H N White and many local dealers.
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J. M
J. M.” Jeffrey, Matthews & Co
Famous King Land Suit Again Disbars Two Attorneys
The U S Supreme Court sees a landmark case over 600000 acres across Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky with Robert Morris and DeWitt Clinton grants. The suit involves ejectment deeds and ongoing litigation since 1895 with King seeking possession and injunctions while attacks on two lawyers arise.
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3. D. Hatfield
Nancy
Rutherford
Henry C. King
Supreme Court of the United States
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Supreme Court
M. F. Stiles
Maj. H. C. Flesher
Robert Morris
Philadelphia
Commonwealth of Virginia
DeWitt Clinton
William Duval
Mingo
McDowell
Logan
Wyoming
Henry C King
New York
Robert Morsris
King
Chancery County
United States
Bond Issue Question for Bluefield Sewerage System
City of Bluefield to vote January 3 on issuing 235000 in bonds for sewerage system. Mayor proclaims special election January 8 and outlines bond terms, sale rules, and tax levy to fund interest and principal. Existing debt 25000. Ordinance seeks ratification or rejection by qualified voters.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
West Virginia
City of
United States of America
D. M. Easley
D. A French
Jno
A. Chambers
W. J. Winesett
A. T. Peck
H. R. Hunter
W. L. Otey
B. H. Cooper
R. H. Walker
Bert Lyons
M.G. Whitlow
W. F. Brockmeyer
Smoke Jobe Harper and quit foote ing
A cryptic fragment notes a likely event at White's, mentioning Smoke Jobe Harper and an unclear action described as quit foote ing. Further readable details are unavailable to define the story.
West Virginia coal fields sold to railroad crowd
Washington dispatch notes John McGraw of Grafton and John H Holt of Huntington have influenced the closing of deals that moved the Poca hontas coal fields into other hands. The Norfolk and Western Railway Co cannot be the buyer under West Virginia law, though stockholders and capitalists linked to the N and W hold the property for eventual transfer to others, chiefly the Pennsylvania railroad group.
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Washington
John McGraw
Grafton
West Virginia
John H. Holt
Huntington
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Imperial
Pocahontas
Cincinnati
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Eastern and Western
Norfolk and Western
Pennsylvania Railroad
Promos Promote Hardware and Coal Offerings
Local ads note Bluefield Hardware Co promos for picture quality and Coal and Wood supplies. T H Becker handles coal and wood orders with prompt delivery from 1127. Also references Long John Saloon Christmas liquors and phone numbers 125 and 433.
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T. H. Becker
Long John
Christmas and Weddings Gifts at T. H. Mevane & Brother
A Princeton avenue jewelry store advertises a wide stock of silver ebony novelties jewelry and watches. It promises exclusive selections and price savings and offers free engraving on purchases of $1 or more at the State Bank building location.
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T. H. Mevane & Brother
Ths
State Bank
Princeton Avenue
Buckien's Archa Salve Adverts Claim Wound Healer
Wartime letters claim Buckien's Archa Salve heals scratches bruises cuts wounds sores joints and burns. Advert asks for burns and ulcers and skin eruptions to be cured or no pay. Available at all drug stores for 25 cents.
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Buckien
Smoke Tansil Cigars, Emoker Favorite and Sure Pleaser
Fiat TOP GROCERY Co. announces Tansil cigars as the emokers' favorite, claiming they never fail to please. Sold by all dealers with Fiat TOP GROCERY Co. as sole distributors.
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Fiat Top Grocery Co
Kidney Cure Helps Atwater Man Return to Work
G. H. Wade reports that after suffering kidney trouble and trying Foley's Kidney Cure, he recovered in four days and was able to resume work, stating he is now entirely well.
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Chas
Dr Kings New Life Pills Cure Stomach Ailments
Winchester Indiana resident M M Austin credits Dr King s New Life Pills with curing his wife of illness that doctors could not treat. The pills relieve stomach and liver troubles and constipation with modern patent remedy claims. 25c at drug stores.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Buat
Southern Republicans face opposition over southern representation
A Washington conference noted opposition within the Republican ranks to Crumpacker’s bill reducing southern representation. Senators Pritchard and McComas joined Southern lawmakers from West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Mississippi and Maryland in informal talks. A House caucus call is planned after recess to seek unified stance on party policy.
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Washington
Craumpacker and Moody
Congress
Verestary
Senate
House
McComas
Maryland
Pritchard
North Carolina
West Virginian
Kentucky
Teenessee
Mississippi
Crumpacker
Peichard
Son Arrested in St Louis Family Suffering Case
Mrs Lizzie Splain died at the city hospital from injuries believed to be caused by kicks and blows. Her son Thomas 28 is under arrest while sisters assert he inflicted the injuries. He denies guilt.
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St. Louis, Mo
Lizzie Splain
City Hospital
Thomas
Man in Buffalo Attempts self harm with coal oil
Nowaczyk drank nearly a quart of coal oil and tried to ignite it with a watch in his mouth. He is very ill but likely to recover after the dangerous act in Buffalo on December 15.
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Buffalo
the. Nowaczyk
Philippine Tariff Bill Heads for House Debate
Washington on December 13 reports the Philippine tariff bill will be called up in the house on Tuesday to debate and vote by 4 o'clock Wednesday. The house plans to adjourn to Tuesday after the session.
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Washington
Grave fears for Miss Stone in Samokav case
London dispatch reports grave fears for Miss Stone who has not been heard from since November 25 in Samokav. The message notes concern over her safety and ongoing efforts to locate her.
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Miss Stone
London
Samokav
Long John Saloon Offers Old Hudson Rye at Christmas
A brief item notes Old Hudson XXIIXII Rye available only at Long John Saloon with wines for table use at the Blue.
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Long John
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First National Bank
Bluefield, West Virginia
Swan Lake
Swan Lake Oil Company
Cumberland River
W. S. Foutz
W. Va
Union Pacific Combine
Jarmulosky’s
Cigars—The Beat
H.N. White
M. Rosenberg
Bluefield Inn
R. H. Crockett & Co
L. Kaufman
Barnett
J. L. Corvin
N. Williams
E Bond
Payne & Trent
Meador & Co
A. L. Hawkins
Bolin & Bruce
A. H. Land
Fitz- You
Dixie Land
J. Baker
Bluefield Ave
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