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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports state that Britain may press claims of its citizens against Turkey, risking disruption to US negotiations on American missions. Officials say Turkey has not pledged payment of US claims, while Turkey faces a backlog of European claims. If Britain moves now, Ankara may refuse to pay claims at all.
Washington reports say the state Department has found no satisfactory reason for Britain’s demand to amend the Pekin agreement or for foreign ministers’ hesitation to accept it. The British suggestion appears only to remove an explanatory phrase with no material change to the punishment of the Boxer leaders. The delay is viewed as temporary and unlikely to derail progress.
London reports from Pall Mall Gazette that foreign representatives see no real progress in talks. Tung Fu Hsiang continues to dominate the court. allies delay closing Hankow and Shanghai arsenals and cutting supply lines, new risk to the Empress Dowager.
Fa Hsiang departs Singapore bound for Kan Su by command of the Empress Dowager. The voyage follows royal directive and signals political moves within the empire.
Washington reports President Hutin of the Panama Canal Company had a long interview with Secretary Hay. He outlined conditions for engagement with the United States on completing the canal, but the proposal remained uncertain and not definite. The Isthmian canal commission's report is cited regarding the company’s stance on selling its property.
Richmond reported from Bowling Green Caroline county says Jesse Carneal's home near Woodford burned early this morning. His aged aunt jumped from a window and broke her neck.
Mrs Mary Barr wife of S E Carr a Norfolk and Western employee at Bristol stepped on a rusty nail through her shoe and upper foot. She developed lockjaw and died shortly after. Ebony and silver toilet travel sets manicure kits advertised at Kio zer.
An old ad promotes Biomo Quivine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer and a price of 25 cents. The copy emphasizes stopping the cough and curing the cold promptly.
Bluefield real estate listing offers a six room residence in first class order located within five minutes of the passenger station. Modern improvements noted and the property promoted by Pioneer Real Estate Agent D Baldwin at 108 Summers Street Bluefield W Va.Eligible buyers urged to call or visit for details.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy come from proper stomach liver kidneys and bowels. To gain these qualities and the success they bring, use Dr King s New Life Pill. They develop power of brain and body. 25 cents at all druggists.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast acting remedy for croup and lung troubles. It promises quick cures for coughs, colds, and all lung diseases and claims it prevents consumption.
An advertisement claims Kodol Digestive Care digests all kinds of food and lets you eat freely while the digestive system restores itself. It is presented as a unique preparation by H. N. White.
No one can reasonably hope for good health unless the bowels move once each day. When this is not attended to, disorders of the stomach arise, biliousness, headache, dyspepsia and pyres soon follow. If you wish to avoid these ailments keep your bowels regular by taking Chamberlin's Stomach and Liver Tablets when required. They are so easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. For sale by H. N. White.
United States claim asserts power to acquire territory and governing authority once acquisition completed. The argument emphasizes executive prerogatives in territorial questions and the authority to establish rule of law in new lands. Spelling and phrasing reflect historic constitutional debate on expansion and governance.
In Washington the Goetze and diamond rings cases argued before the Supreme Court, Attorney General Griggs contending the United States has right to govern Porto Rico and the Philippines after acquisition. He argued administrative and congressional action plus precedent treat each ceded port as foreign until Congress extends laws, and that uniform duties clause and constitutional reach do not automatically apply to new possessions.
Passengers on C&O No. 4 from Cincinnati to Norfolk witnessed a baby death in its mother's arms near Maysville, Kentucky. The 18 month old child, ill since October, died from a tumor or similar growth. A traveling man collected about 20 dollars for the grieving Virginia couple.
A state secretary issues a charter Monday for the Laurel Creek Coal Company to mine coal and manufacture coke, erect electric light plants, and build required equipment. Principal office in Grafton, West Virginia. Capital $10,000 paid in $1,000 installments with option to increase to $100,000.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tubes to correct stomach disorders and regulate the liver and bowels. Priced at 25 cents with free samples from H. N. White's drug store.
Notice states J. D. Shott has received the Bluefield mail box agency and is accepting inquiries from those wishing to secure mail boxes.
T Oliver offers an elegant diamond ring for sale at a low price. The listing highlights a stylish band and affordable cost, inviting interested buyers to inquire for more details.
William Warner United Mine Workers organizer, with twelve others sanctioned by the court of appeals, will begin a six month house of correction sentence in Baltimore. He plans to reach Baltimore en route to serve and declined bond help offered by the mines’ organization. Influential Baltimore figures reportedly press Gov. Smith on Warver’s case.
Residents at Sing Sing New York hold a public meeting to push renaming to Ossining the township’s historic Indian name. Business interests oppose Mug-Sug on goods fearing prison branding while a stove foundry echoes similar objections and locals prefer a non convict related name.
Kinzer, long time contributor, offers a final set of announcements to present columns as a lasting Christmas gift. The message hints at appreciation for his 12 plus years of service and invites readers to consider meaningful acknowledgments.
Taxpayers in Beaver Pond and East River districts are advised taxes for 1900 are due. The notice urges early settlement, warns tickets will be returned delinquent, and lists December dates at the Patton House for payment. W A Brown, S M C.
A local shop at No 4 Blood street 1219 advertises a large stock of watches in all sizes shapes and kinds plus sterling silverware and novelties. The items are described as both useful and ornamental for Christmas gift giving.
Prominent Chicago druggists Thos. Whitting & Co. report Chamberlins Cough Remedy for la grippe in many cases reduces fever and aids recovery. They note it also counters the illness’s tendency to develop pneumonia. Sold by all druggists.
LaGrange Georgia man P A Danforth reports a severe leg sore healed in ten days after using Bucken's Arnica Salve. The advertisement claims the salve cures ulcers wounds burns boils piles and is sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
The House approved a bill to split West Virginia into two federal districts. The southern district will include Jackson Mason Cabell Wayne Lincoln Putnam Roane Kanawha Boone Logan McDowell Wyoming Mercer Monroe Summers Raleigh Fayette Nicholas Clay Braxton Webster Pocahontas Greenbrier Mingo. The northern district covers the remaining counties and will appoint new judges and clerks while the current judge serves the north.
Steptoe Seay the oldest news butcher on the Norfolk and Western railroad was found dead on the eastbound train between Suffolk and Norfolk Monday night. A Lynchburg native, he began as a train boy for the Union News Company about sixteen years ago and was known along the railroad. He had been in ill health and complained of feeling poorly when he went out on his run between Roanoke and Norfolk. He is survived by his wife and two children, who live in Lynchburg, where his remains will be interred.
Four new fourth class postmasters named in West Virginia with most incumbents replacing resigned or deceased officials. George Jenkins takes over in Brooke County and Albert Tucker in Fayette, Patrick Clark in Wetzel, C M Koontz in Fayette, and others in Enterprise Harrison, Mentor Jackson, Pratt Roane, replacing resignations and a death.
A contract signed at Parkersburg names J. Huckly as jailor under Sheriff-elect Dudley for $3,000 paid to the sheriff. Huckly will board prisoners but receives no salary as jailor.
Short classified notice for Kiog's at 1219 Have Your Walls Filled at the Blug Front. Offers include five cut glass, chinaware, bric a brac and other items. Phone 110.
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