Cuban League Organizes United States Support
The Cuban situation lifts anxiety in Washington as officials monitor pro Cuba activities. Leaders in New York trumpet Cuban independence and plan a Cooper Union rally with Senator Morgan, Representative Hill, Speaker Reed, and Senator Cullom to mobilize American support.
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New le York
United States
Cooper Union
Morgan
Foreign Relations Committee
Representative Hill
House
Reed
Senator Cullom
Illinois
Christmas Dainties At A J Samuels Fancy Grocer
The sun of prosperity shines on holiday shopping at A J Samuels Fancy Grocer. We offer fruits nuts canned goods plum pudding mince meat olives maple syrup Christmas candies and other top quality items with trusted brands. Mrs Stephenson showcases fashionable trimmed hats in latest styles.
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A. J. Samuels
Bluefield Republican Meeting for Mayor and Council Nomination
The Republican voters of Bluefield are called to meet at City Hall December 17, 1896 at 8 p.m. to nominate a Mayor Recorder and five Councilmen for the January 7, 1597 municipal election. All Republicans invited to join the next campaign. J B Martin chairman. Corduroy coaches Wm Hicks Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
J. BE. Martin
Controversy Over Club Rooms and Liquor Policy Sparks City Debate
Letters to the editor attack club rooms, liquor influence, and local leadership. Contributors urge working men to reject club backing, promote morality, and demand better city governance, water, and services while promoting Hood’s Sarsaparilla products.
Democratic ticket introduces Bluefield mayoral slate in convention
The Bluefield Democrats nominate a ticket for mayor recorder and council. They adopt resolutions to cut the tax rate, fund city officers, buy burial ground land, improve streets, install street lights, ensure due process, attract outside trade, and oppose city attorneys, barrooms, and high tax on teamsters.
Reward for arrest in Blue Field Iron Works break-in
A $50 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who broke into the Blue Field Iron Works office on the night of December 8. The notice also advertises a special sale at Nash & Johns on Bland Street featuring reductions in dry goods, millinery, and other items to reduce stock.
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Ephor
Thomas
G. M. McCulloch
Bluefield Iron Works
Dee
Ot Wu
Carmen
Nash & Johns
Bland Street
Richmond Republican Nominee Hopeful John Nininger for Mayor
John A H Nininger announces his intent to seek the Republican nomination for mayor. Born in Roanoke County and educated at Lebanon Ohio and the University of Virginia, he has resided in Bluefield since 1894 practicing law. He is praised for sterling character and is urged by friends to run.
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Richmond
John AH. Nininger
Mr. Nininger
Roanoke County
Lebanon
Ohio
University of Virginia
Bluefield
Bluefield Mayor Candidate Withdraws From Race
Bluefield West Virginia on December 15 information announces withdrawal from mayoral race. The candidate thanks supporters and states they may vote for any preferred candidate. The public notice invites supporters to cast votes as they please.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Palty
I am not source of Bur nett mayoral rumor says Wa Watkins
Wa T Watkins states he did not start reports about J. 8. Bur nett running for mayor appointing people to police and other town positions. He calls Burnett a perfect gentleman and seeks public clarity on the matter.
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J. 8. Burnett
Burnett
Postponed League meeting set for Thursday night
The league meeting scheduled for last night has been postponed to 8 o'clock Thursday night the 11th. Citizens interested in municipal government are urged to attend at a room secured in the public school building. Also notes on local business: jeweler R. R. Young at Patton House. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal sold by J. C. Darst & Co with West End yards. warning against other sellers. additional ads from Hicks & Co and Castner & Curran references.
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DaiLy
Telegrara
Club House
R. R. Young
Patton House
J. C. Darst & Co
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Messrs
J. C. Darat & Co
West End
Uptown
White & Moore
J.C. Darst & Co
Pocahontas Coke and Coal Company
Bluefield W. V
Pocahontas Flat-Top
Tocahontas Coal
Pocahontas Coal
T. H. Beexen
Princeton Avenue
People’s Bank
Cough Remedy Promoted As Pneumonia Preventive
An Indiana Territory letter endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for coughs and colds and as a certain preventive of pneumonia. It cites widespread use and urges those with weak lungs to keep the remedy, noting 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by White & Moore and mentions Wm. Hicks & Co. offerings.
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Chamberlain
Olagah
Ind
White & Moore
Echoes of the City Briefly and Truthfully Told
Local notes report numerous city visitors including Sheriff-elect James A White and J C Higginbotham from No 8. Rev J N Harman ill in Tazewell with partial improvement. his son and Dr Hare visit. Death of Mr Henry P Shuttleburger’s father announced with funeral at Baptist church Thursday. Elks hold a meeting. upcoming Y M C A entertainment features songs and recitations. Pedigo's Racket Store advertises toys and holiday goods. many small notices for rentals sales and services follow.
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F. Morris
Pulaski Coal and Coke Company
Bluefield
Ella Richardson
Marion
Walter Graham
Philadelphia
J. N. Harman
The
Christian Church
Tazewell
J. P. Godbey
Dr. Hare
Col
George C. Clark
A.C. Edmunds
Lynchburg
Revenue Department
Marsha Max Witten
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Cuba
WasatineTon
D. C
Maceo
Develoments
Senor de Lume
Princial
Atlantic Seaboard
Lim
State Department
Herbert
Newark
Raleigh
Habana
Suington
Gonzalo de Quesada
Washington
Maco
Magee
Senor Quesada
Sehoed
Béndi
Guba
Spain
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Ethan Allen
Cuban League of the United
Promi
Allen
Island of
Republican
Wm. Hicks & Co
Weil
Hood
Hicks & Co
Democratic
Battle Royal
Joseph E. Crockett
William H. Campbell
W. H. Thomas
A. Lynch
J. B. Powell
J. A. B. Bruce
O. C. Jenkins
F.M. Durst
A. C. Davidson
C. W. Akers
Democrats of
F. M. Dans
W. Axens
R.R. Young
John H. Nininger
John S. Barnett
Citizen's League
J. GO. Danst & Co
Pune
W. B. Yancey
Bel Springs
James A. White
Dr. Fox
George Atkinson
Pocahontas
Edward Newberry
W. F. McColgan
Bland
G. A.D. Kellogg
J.C. Higginbotham
Pearisburg
J. L. Horton
Piton House
R. R. Youna
B. P.O
Elks
the Elks
W. R.nonus
Sec
Y. P. J. Kenney
E. R
Pedigo’s
Columbia
Thomas Crook
Bramwell W. Va
PJ Kelley
Raleigh Street
P. J. Keiley
White & Moore’s
the Episcopal Church
Pedigo
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