Federal Court Bill Transfers West Virginia Districts
The bill divides West Virginia into northern and southern federal judicial districts and transfers pending civil and criminal cases accordingly. It fixes regular court terms in Charleston Huntington Bluefield and allows flexible adjournment until cases are disposed of. Prosecutions after enactment occur in the revised districts.
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Judicial District of
West Virginia
Northern Judicial District
Southern Judicial District of
United States
Charleston
Provisions on District Prosecution Jurisdiction Take Effect
The act sets districts for cognizable crimes and offenses and states that prosecutions begun before its passage remain in the original district. Indictments not found or proceedings not instituted before the act are cognizable in the district where the crime was committed. The act takes effect July 1, 1901.
few changes expected in federal offices after March 4
Washington December 19 The President shows little appetite for large personnel changes after March 4 citing loyalty and competence among current officeholders While some seek diplomatic and other posts the President signals no openings unless vacancies arise He favors rewarding loyal supporters but will not reshuffle merely to place seekers in government service.
Drink Ad and Household Goods Notice in One
An old ad fragment promotes William Link as agent for A Gugenheimer Distilling Co selling direct from the distillery at wholesale prices. It also touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a trusted skin cure and warns against counterfeits. Separate lines promote carving sets and kitchen utensils at Kinzer’s.
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Link
Hoker
Gugenheimer Distilling Co
DeWitt
H. N. White
Laxative Biomo Quinine Tablets Adverts
A classified note promotes Laxative Biomo Quinine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. It also advertises jewelry at Kirtie No 4 Bland Street and other items with a phone contact 110.
The Outlook Not Bright for Action on Bills
A compact opposition organization mobilizes with substantial discussion and numerous amendments likely to delay passage of the bills.
State Treasurer Reports Surplus Growth in Irreducible School Fund
The second biennial report by State Treasurer Kendall details state finances for the year ending Sept 30, 1900, noting receipts of 1.806 million and a total balance of 2.926 million. The Irreducible School Fund sits uninvested at 1.041 million, earning 3 percent interest, with annual increases exceeding 50,000. The report urges legislative attention to accounting practices and investment strategy.
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Kendall
Ieady
Plot to kill President McKinley and others investigated
Washington reports Chief of Police Sylvester informed of an alleged plot to kill President McKinley Roosevelt Hanna and Depew. Senator Hanna laughs at the plan while police monitor the supposed conspirators. Two men informed authorities but one joined the plot to shield himself, names withheld.
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Sylvester
McKin
Thirty Millions Tax Cut Plan Faces Senate Review
Washington officials say thirty million dollars is the cap for war tax reductions in the revenue bill. Senators Aldrich and Allison, after talks with Secretary Gage, believe more cuts would be unwise. The plan is to pass the House bill as is, restoring the tax on bank checks.
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Aldrich
Allison
Gage
Year’s Great Record in U S Trade for 1900
Washington reports the commercial year 1900 will set records in exports and in the excess of exports over imports. Exports are forecast around 1.47 billion dollars and imports about 825 million, yielding a favorable balance of trade near 645 million, the highest in U S history.
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Washington
United States
Ten Hour Day Limit Reached for B and O Trainmen
A conference between the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and the general grievance committee representing all trainmen resulted in an agreement. The ten hour day becomes the standard limit, replacing twelve hours, effective January 1, 2002. Overtime applies after ten hours at the regular rate.
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Ohio Railroad Company
Genera
Baltimore Ad
Boutelle Nominated to Navy Captain Retired List
Washington reports Senate approval without opposition of a bill by Houss authorizing the appointment of Congressman Boutelle as a captain on the retired list of the Navy. The measure passed today.
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Washington
Coal Mines Burning Threaten Historic Wilkes-Barre Fire
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a blaze at Laurel Run Pine Ridge and Delaware collieries on Mill Creek grew through the night and men struggle to halt it. The fire threatens extensive damage possibly forcing mine shutdowns and costly flooding to contain it.
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Wilkesbarre
Laurel Run
Pine Ridge
Delaware Colleries
Mill Creek
Rious
Army court convenes at West Point over Booz case
West Point opens an army court with all members present. First and second classes are to testify. The inquiry may run to week’s end as plebes from Booz’s class are summoned for immediate testimony.
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West Point
Army Court
Cleaning and Dyeing Services Advertised by Mrs Rigney
Mrs Sallie Rigney offers cleaning and pressing services at Mrs Deering's Boarding House Room 6 with a note of low prices and up to date photo goods. A separate line touts a king being active with a fresh stock of photo goods and a temporary 10 day price cut.
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Sallie Rigney
Spd
Blue Front Ad Blends Teaware And Bric a Brac
Local shop Blue Front offers fine china ware brie brac and related items with a promotional notice. An accompanying humorous line about Tom and Jerry suggests a light catalog style in the tiny fragment.
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Jerry
Boers Blunder Causes Fatal Fire At Necergedacht
Pretoria reports a mass casualty from a Boer forced fire on abandoned British stores at Necergedacht. An explosion followed when ammunition in the lot, misidentified as quartermaster supplies, ignited. Atkins is present with price-cut claim affecting shopper interest and worker demand.
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Pretoria
Necergedacht
Kamons Liver Pills and Topic Pellets Benefit Child
Mr Thomas Coppinger of Dayton Tennessee praises Kamons Liver Pills and Topic Pellets for his family. He notes his youngest son began taking the tonic when eight and quickly improved from a pale delicate child to a robust rosy cheeked boy, comparing him to a healthy Irishman.
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Thomas Coppinger
Dayton
Tenn
Kamon
Story of a Slave and a Miracle Remedy
A historic note describes a slave's life and years of bondage, followed by a testimonial about Electric Bitters easing a wife's bedridden condition. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for nervousness sleeplessness melancholy backache fainting and dizziness. Each bottle is 50 cents and sold by all druggists with a guarantee.
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Geo
AD. Williams
Manchester
Mrs Geo Long Saves Two From Dreadful Tragedy
Mrs Geo Long of New Statesville Ohio credits Dr Kiva's New Discovery with saving two lives and curing a severe cough after other remedies failed. she endorses it as a universal chest and throat healer. Trial bottles free at local drug stores.
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Geo, Long
New Statesville
Ohio
Kiva
Long
Eli Drug Stores
Christmas presents gather at Kirzer shop display
Kirzer offers a large stock of watches in all sizes and shapes and a wide range of sterling silverware and novelties. The display includes useful and ornamental items and is located at No. 4 Bland Street, 1219.
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Kirzer
Ebony and Silver Toilet Set At Kio Wore 1219
Ebony and silver toilet set grandes listed in a short sale or advertisement. The item appears under a vintage travel set category with a placeholder model or sale code 1219.
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Kio Wore
Congress Faces Bumpy Path for Shipping and Canal Bills
Washington reports gloom over passage of the shipping bill and the Nicaragua canal bill. Opposition grows in the Senate, with key figures Hanna and Frye pushing the ship bill, while post holiday action on the canal bill remains uncertain and subject to radical amendments.
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Washington
Women Held for Robbery in Wheeling Court
In Justice W. W. Rogers' court Gertrude Blackmore Kate Garrett and James Weidel were held for the robbery of John Ciswel of Littleton. The victim was drugged and treated harshly as $191 was stolen.
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Wheeling
W. Va
W. W. Rogers
Gertrude Blackmore
Kate Girrett
James Weidel
John Ciswel
Littleton
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Kinzer
Kinzer’s
Kirtie
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Sion
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Irreducible School Fund
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Ley, Roosevelt, Hanna and
Depew
Hanna
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Popula
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Cumberlindg, Md
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Ovio
F. D Underwood
Boutelle
Kieare
Atkins
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McKinley
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Mark
Congress
Tlauua
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Nicaragua Canal
Auroest
Frye
House
de Witt
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