Harvest of Death at Pittsburg explosion claims many lives
Pittsburg on December 19 reports a catastrophic explosion at a steel mill top furnace. Seven workers killed and twelve mortally injured as molten ore, coke, and hot cinders rained down. Many victims were on the 120 foot high furnace platform. survivors include several miraculous escapes amid burning wreckage. Eye witnesses describe a single great blast. empty cars and street scenes were disrupted.
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Pitsburg
Joner & Laughlin
Tey
Hovees
Soren
Washington notes show WV congressmen oppose tariff cuts
Washington notes from December 19 report West Virginia lawmakers unite against tariff revision. They rebuff Babcock's proposed reductions in iron and steel duties. The census director shakes up staff, dropping several West Virginians, while coal operator Col. Browning visits for local business. Concerns rise over the steel trust pressing to acquire regional properties and inflated land prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Virginia
Babcock
Jan
Browning
Poeshontas
Oae City
Ndte
United States Steel Trust
Kinzer's of Kearses Christmas Goods Stock Arrival
J Kinzer has received his stock of Christmas goods and it is as full as any to be found in the large store. The line includes jewelry, tableware, bronze watches, chains, silver and ebony novelties, and other standards to delight.
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J. Kinzer
Bis
Four Million Voices Express Gratitude for Help
A fragment recounts praise for Dr King s New Discovery praised as life saving after a severe cold and cough. The text also mentions military brushes and assorted items for sale or advertisements seeking work and collections.
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Bal
Wen Poin
Dr. King
Welub
West Virginia Senators Get Notable Committee Posts
West Virginia representatives received strong committee assignments across the Senate. Senator Levit chairs the mines committee, a top second-tier post. He also serves on commerce, pensions, railroads, and industrial expositions. Senator Low’s leads the industrial expositions panel, with broad oversight anticipated for major event planning.
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West Virginia
Luter
Levit
Cowitee
T. Low
Wytheville Man Arrested In Mall Robbery Case
Aasistaat vostmaser uervert F. Matney of Wytheville was accused of robbing a mall. Complaints were filed by John Brady, a wholesale liquor dealer, prompting police to investigate. Detectives used a decoy letter from Maron posing as an order for Haver to trap the suspect.
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Aasistaat
Uervert F. Matney
Wytheville
Poxifice Department
John ©. Brady
Wholeale
Menue
Maron
Haver
Untitled notice about medical claims and local orders
Fragmentary OCR text mentions vendors at Blue Front and a claim of a deeply attacked person. A doctor, Dr. Kloet, is cited for curing stomach liver issues and headaches. The readable parts include names like M. Avs'in from Witchester Tud and scattered phrases about medications and ailments.
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Kloet
Ape Crag Caught in Roanoke Safe-Ccraker Noted
A Roanoke arrest identifies a suspect linked to a jail break and a known safe cracker. Hensley, a friend of Ernest Rouse, is held and territory authorities are alerted. Also noted are coal land sale terms near Wise County and display items including era clothing with Washington’s coat provenance.
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Bernsra Trenety
Sere Kew MB
Postlethwaite
Cothet
Hensley
Ernest Rousee
Flanary
Wise
Iva
Patrick Hoss
Scott Just
Carter Company
Orth
Wise C.H
Local Toilet Soap Yard Sale and Ads Parade
A cluttered notice touts bulk supplies of Toilet Soap at manufacturers’ prices and promises samples before orders. It lists merchants and products from soap varieties to kitchenware, cigars, and bakery goods, urging holiday trade and featuring contact names and phone numbers.
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Dygan
Castile
Far Tor Grocery Co
Pioneer
Bolenale Grocers
Bivefield
W. Va
Insane Mother Adjudged in Lunacy Case in 1901
A detailed, heartrending report from Squire Brown describes Luobuils Obienn, mother of thirteen, accused by her husband of insanity after years of alleged abuse. Testimony portrays neglect, two sons avowing fear of her, and a crowd perceiving her as unbalanced. She is ordered confined to the asylum with bonds available to delay detention.
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Squire Brown
Luobuils Obienn
Jonen
Jon Obiean
Fane
Sam
Squire Brows
Weston
George Lupy
Letter from S C Graham on Tazewell murder case reactions
A letter from S C Graham discusses community feelings in Tazewell after a revolting murder. He asserts the audience behaved quietly and with sorrow at the court, denying threats or violence, and emphasizes a fair legal investigation to vindicate the accused.
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Graham
Faete
Tazewell
Dead Sea
Lnterest of Justice
Wells
Soler
S.C. Graham
Notice and classifieds from a dusty ledger page
An assortment of mixed notices and ads includes a girl wanted posting at 101 Runay street, a tax collection alert urging payment by Dec 25, and a deputy sheriff named D G Lita urging residents to settle tax tickets. The fragmentary text references watches, knives, forks, and general merchandise alongside tax and enforcement notices.
Christmas Gift Buying Guide With Local Shops
A crowded ad lists multiple merchants offering holiday gifts and discount items. It highlights footwear, jewelry, tobacco, pocket books, headphones, and decorative goods from Mebane’s, White’s Drug Store, and Kinzer's, with phone numbers and store locations. The piece reads as a shopping column urging readers to buy early, noting wholesale prices and special selections for children and family gifts.
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Pittsburg
Admiral Sampson SS
New York
Sampson Usnally
Sampson
Laesire
Sue Steads
Jehbers
J. Updyke, JR
Cove
Rep
Van
Atwater
Waste
Kitchevs
Tod
Von
First National Bank
Bluefield, West Virginia
Swan Lake Oil Company Incorporated
Eat
Virginia
Struck Oil
Washington Notes
Hughes
Kinzer’s of
Kearse
Goode
Ivor
Kinzer's
Scott Heads
Commerce
J. Baker's Saloon
Kentucky
Swan Lake Oil Company
Cumberland River
Strugk Vil
Wat
W. S. Foutz
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
Jaitat
Big Land Sale
Royal Tailore
Chaplin Praner
Dewey
Manila
Geo. Ry Whitworth & Sons
Anderson & Easley
J. M. Anpineox
Luster
Bla
Langdon's
Meador & Co
Rlvest Lige
Indiera
Son
Mg. BM. Elaare
Jobo Ball
Watermsa
Kinzir
J. MM
Fiat Tor Gnoceny Co
Long John
DG. Lilly
Sue
Hungaria
Iis
Himvell
Abe
Mebane’s
Christman
Norfolk & Western Railway
Ticke's
B.bevity Gen
Pas
Fue Watts
Amor
Lyvehtog
Tasewell
Gratha
Tye Dse
John C. Wall
Jones
Luituk
Hlorion
Christus Ayers
Runay Street
Aibversayyoocusen
W. le Tuel & Co
Find Ate
Wetrle
D.G. Lita
Uelp Fm
Mebane
Rica
White's
W. Harper
Agepamae Combusbion
Caron
Erokiaole
Eam Ff
Lindaay & Co
Eigars
Bes
Moracevo
St Kinzot's
Bisnd Street
John Harper
Elgars
Lendaay & Co
Mercer
Fools
Kinzer
Pocket Books
Pocket Kolves
Lindsey & Co
Colas
Eusiat
Mebaos
Long
Yesteigar
Eeagators
Tove
Feo
Wegina Haludsey & Cr
Diane
Ao Teka
Seba JM
Elgarstle Bete
Ol Hudson
Ryo Christan
Taor, Galy
Jon Saga
Ned
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