Bystanders Shot in East End Yard Shooting
A Sunday morning shooting on the East End Yard left John Clark near death and A K Callahan seriously wounded. Gatson fired into the crowd during a dispute, then fled toward the mountains before being captured later. Both victims were bystanders in a work crew dispute.
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Coaldale
Bluefield
John Clark
A. K. Jallahan
Sturgiss
Callahan
Clark
Chas
Gatson
Bland Street
Carpenter Clark Arrested for Wife Beating in Firelit Assault
Local police arrested Co. M. Clark, a carpenter, on a wife beating charge after Jacob Stinnett reported hearing a woman cry for help and finding Clark choking his wife with one hand and a pistol in the other. Stinnett says Clark threatened to shoot. Clark reportedly has prior wife beating arrests.
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Co. M. Clark
Jacob Stinnett
Clark
Grank
Trainmen Die In Rail Wreck At Whitcomb West Virginia
The Clifton Forge Virginia bound eastbound express on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway derailed at Whitcomb West Virginia after a landslide from heavy rain. Engineer FR M Kirby of Tin ton died from injuries, fireman 8 M Keezer was killed outright, and no passengers were hurt. An engine postal and baggage car left the tracks.
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Clifton Forge
Whitcomb
W. Va
FR. M. Kirby
Tinton
M. Keezer
Twenty-Five Cent Purchases Enter Mystery Bean Jar Contest
White 8 Pharmacy hosts a jar of beans contest offering a $65 jardiniere as top prize. Every customer who spends a quarter may guess the bean count, with the nearest guess winning the displayed prize.
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White 8 Pharmacy
President Considers Special Message on Venezuelan Crisis
Washington December 15 report says the president consulted with Secretary Hay Secretary Root Senator Cullom and Representative Pill about the Venezuela situation. It is said he may send a special message to Congress on latest developments. Members declined to divulge details before the session. Secretary Root then met at the state department with Secretary Hay to continue talks.
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Washington
Seretaries
Hay
Root
Cullom
Pill
Venezuela
Congress
White House
State Department
South American Nations Consider Aid to Venezuela
Lagnagara reports Argentina and Chile may aid Venezuela after bombardment of Puerto Cabello. The two nations are said to be ready to declare sympathy or act as allies and have instructed their representatives to gauge U S stance. If Washington stays impassive under the Monroe Doctrine, Buenos Aires and Santiago reportedly favor autonomy for South American states and readiness to act.
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Venezuela
Puerto Cabello
United States
Move to oust Castro and install Ayala in Venezuela
Caracas officials rely on the United States for help as plans emerge to request Castro’s resignation and have Vice President Ayala form a cabinet. A temporary congress could name a president while disputes are settled. The warship Meratu evaded Anglo German patrols and reached Maacaiboya.
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Caracas
United States
Castro
Ayala
Congress
Meratu
Maacaiboya
Kinzer's Jewelry Sale Includes Chains and Charms
Kinzer's offers a clearance of chains charms and broaches cast items priced from 1 to 12 dollars and 75 cents per pair. The notice notes dates 12 and 16 but provides limited details on exact sale duration or locations.
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Kinzer’s
Christmas Liquor Sale By Kelly and Moyers
Kelly and Moyers advertise Christmas liquors with delivery across the city. Article notes address 1216.
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Kelly & Moyers
Selection of neckwear and novelties at Block's Princeton
A local ad notes a fine assortment of neckwear silk mufflers suspenders gloves and jewelry novelties for sale at Block's on Princeton Avenue. A help wanted notice seeks a young man to assist in the store for Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Co at Vivian West Virginia.
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Princeton Avenue
Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Co
Vivian, W. Va
Mine Workers Set Stronger Drive in State Crusade
John Mitchell may visit the coal region as United Mine Workers plan a renewed campaign to organize state miners. The national body calls this the final crusade for years, with organizers already active and meetings held to boost turnout. If local efforts falter, Mitchell will join the effort.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Congress Near Adjournment Sets Major Budget Bills
Washington notes the house will dispose of the legislative and executive and judicial appropriation bill, a near twenty seven million dollar payroll measure, plus the agriculture department foot and mouth disease relief. Other priorities include the food bill continuing, anti trust and commerce measures, Philippine tariff and currency concerns, with Venezuelan affairs to be reviewed by foreign affairs and a Republican currency conference planned for tomorrow evening.
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Washington
House
Secretary of Agriculture
New England
Department of Commerce
Philippines
State Bar Association to Convene in Wheeling in December
The West Virginia State Bar plans its annual meeting in Wheeling on December 30 and 31. Highlights include addresses by President Geo E. Price and Justice A G Dayton, committee reports on admission and election, and papers on the Torrens System and civil procedure reform.
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West Virginia State Bar Association
Wheeling
Geo E. Price
Charleston
Edgar B. Stewart
Morgantown
Hugh L. Gond
Baltimore
A. G. Dayton
House
Congress
John J. Coniff
W. Dillon
Gayetteville
Tham
Tax Commission
Supreme
Tid Bits and Advertisements for Christmas Goods
Classified items list tobacco products and gifts presented as a Telegraph office ad. Includes a request for a skilled laborer to attend horses, pay details, and an offer from Kinzer at Bland Street for silver novelties and brushes.
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Daily Telegraph Office
Kinzer’s
Bland Street
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Mothers fear winter as croup risks rise and children catch cold easily. The ad claims One Minute Cough Cure liquifies mucus and soothes inflammation for immediate relief, preventing tragic outcomes before a doctor arrives. It cites testimonials from F B McMahon and Jno L Crockett and promotes a sale at Kinzer's with many ring settings.
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McMahon
Hampton
L. Hester Brewing Launches Porter and Half and Half Ale
The L. Hester Brewing Company announces a new porter and “Half-and-Half” ale line, available at first-class saloons. Hester’s pale ale and porter advertised with calls for patrons to seek out the marks and cigars in their offerings.
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L. Hester Brewing Company
Hester
Dr King's New Liver Pills Promoted in Nerve-Racking Ad
An advertising blurb extols Dr Kings New Liver Pills as gentle and thorough. It claims guaranteed relief from dyspepsia liver complaints and bowel disorders with a price of 25c at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Dispatches of Dec 15 from Around the World
Telegram style items report Venezuela rejects arbitration questions via Minister Bowen. Rome names Joseph James Quigley Lee to succeed Archbishop Feehan in Chicago. Vanderbilt said to be critically ill as fever escalates. Puerto Cabello reports British Marines attacking subterra nean prison cells at Castle Liberado and burning wooden buildings. Ida Sexton dies in Wyoming after shotgun accident. A New York fire kills a mother and two children. fourteen families displaced. Berlin notes Washington’s State Department acted as letter bearer on Castro’s arbitration plea with Allies urged for territorial outcomes.
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Derlis
Venezuela
Bowen
Rome
College Propaganda Today
Joseph James i. Quige Lee
Dufalo
Chicago
Feehan
New York
Dee
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Puerto Cabello
Castle Liberado
Huntington
WY. Va
Ida
K. E. Sexton
Central City
James
124Th Street
First Avenue
Berlin
State Department
Washington
Castro
Germany
England
United States
Mrs Ulysses S Grant Dies in Washington Home
Mrs. Ulysses S Grant wife of the former president died at her Washington home after a period of bronchitis heart disease and kidney complications. Doctors were in consultation and no funeral plans had been made despite earlier newspaper reports.
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Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Gardner
McDonald
Bishop
Sheriff Urges Payment of Overdue Tax Tickets
Sheriff Lilly warns residents of large unpaid taxes from last year and current year and urges prompt payment to avoid trouble. Mentions liquor shop and Kinzer's store with several items advertised at 1216 Bland Street.
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Lilly
Warn and advertise cures and local dining and rental notice
Warns about kidney and bladder ailments and promotes Fitz You cigars at Pearson's Restaurant. Also notes furnished room for rent with bath at 614 Monroe Street and furnace heating available.
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Monroe Street
Foley's Kidney Cure Advertised for Kidney Health
The notice promotes Foley's Kidney Cure to restore kidney health, claiming summer irregularities from dehydration or excessive drinking. Sold by G G Wade.
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Foley
G. He Wade
G. GH
Wade
Legislature Strong Bush 8 Lik Go by Coming Session
The piece discusses expected timing for the next state legislature, arguing for a short forty five day session. It highlights committee leadership, tax and judiciary matters, and notes renovations to the chambers and seating changes due to redistricting. It advises newcomers to quickly secure desks and lodging in Charleston.
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Bush
Charleston
Dow
U- In
Congression
Steston Iteelf
Withes
Tax Commission
Reynolds
Miseral
House
Maxwell
Senate
Charlestoe
Hand engraving of all kinds at Kinzer's
Kinzer's offers hand engraving of all kinds with detailed work and custom designs. Visit the shop for personalized engravings on metals wood and glass and ask about available styles and pricing.
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Kinzer’s
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Said to Cure 40 Years’ Piles
C. Haney of Geneva Ohio credits DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with ending forty years of pain from piles. The ad claims the salve also cures cuts burns wounds and skin diseases, warning to beware of counterfeits by Jno. L. Crockett.
For Rent Two Rooms at 83 Bluefield Avenue
Sublet notice advertises two finished rooms for rent at 83 Bluefield Avenue. Includes request to apply in person and a humorous note about Old Style 3 for Secheroots.
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Biuefield Avenue
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