Dewey Holds West Indian Naval Bases and Bank Financing
Washington reports Admiral Dewey controls West Indian naval bases and J. and W. Seligman bank may guarantee up to five million to settle English and German claims. Hay receives partial replies from England Germany and Italy on arbitration of Venezuelan disputes. England supports guarded arbitration while Germany seeks many adjustments before agreement. Italy likely follows England and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Dewey
West Indian
J. & W. Seligman
New York
England
Germany
Hay
Italy
State Department
Alderson Seeks Lorenz Aid for Old Shoulder Injury
Ex Representative John D. Alderson of West Virginia, staying at the National Hotel, heads for New York to consult Dr. Lorenz the Austrian surgeon about a broken shoulder that has troubled him for years. He visited the capitol for part of the day and praised Speaker Reed as a remarkable parliamentarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John D. Alderson
West Virginia
National Hotel
New York
Lorenz
Alderson
Reed
Snow storm halts trains into El Paso from mountains
A heavy snow storm in the northwest mountains near El Paso, Texas, delays trains entering the city. Rock Island and Santa Fe lines suffer the most as crews work to clear routes and restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Ambassador Tow er presents credentials to German Emperor
Berlin December 19 Ambassador Tow er submitted his credentials to Emperor William at 2 30 afternoon with the full embassy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ambassador Tower
Emperor William
Diamonds for Christmas Gifts from C. J. Kinzer
A local jeweler C. J. Kinzer offers diamond pieces suitable for wives or sweethearts as holiday gifts. Prices range from 15 to 165 dollars, with a Christmas emphasis in this brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Kinzer
Baldwin detectives clash in coal fields sparking charges
Fayette Journal reports a week of arrests and warrants in the Baldwin coal area. Squires Carter Warwick Staton and Montgomery handle conspiracy trespass and weapon charges amid appeals and defenses by Attorney Danbor and others.
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Baldwin
Fayette Journal
Tron
Squire Carter
Montgomery
Thurmond
Squire Montgomery
Baldwins
Squire Warwick
Carter
Sewell
Baldwin Force
Squire Staton
Rollyson
Danbor
Jones
Cunard
Woodson
Baldwen
Mother Jones
Infant Die From Fire After Wandering Near Grate
In Fairmont West Virginia on December 19 the infant daughter of W E Wever died from burns after she wandered into adjacent room and got too close to an open grate. Her clothing caught fire and was burned off before her parents could reach her. Quick orders. Everything the market affords. Pearson's Restaurant open day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W Va
Sarah
W. E. Wever
Pearson's
West Virginia Lumber Industry Aims for St Louis Exposition
West Virginia plans to showcase forestry and lumber products at the 1904 St Louis Universal Exposition. The state cites 73 percent wooded area and a 1900 lumber output of 10.6 million dollars with about ten thousand workers. The exhibit will display methods from logging to processing and emphasize international markets and transport growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
West Virginia
St. Louis
Builetin
Diamonds rings on sale at Kinzer's Bland Street
J Kinzer's at 4 Bland Street advertises diamonds rings priced from 10 to 175 dollars. Santa Claus appears at Mercer Merchandise Company's store in toy department encouraging everyone to get a present. a wide selection available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kinzer’s
Bland Street
Santa Claus
Mercer Merchandise Company
West Virginia house fire kills two girls and a hero
In Ik ing West Virginia on December 19 a fire swept a Cheat River area home. Annie Scetti Harper and Dalky Harper, nine and younger, perished as flames consumed the second floor. Lemuel Harper, awakened by smoke, reentered the blaze to try to save them but was severely burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iking
W. Va
Philip Harper
Annie Scetti
Daiky
Cheat River
James
Harper Sue Wider
Annie
Dalley
A Typical South African Store By Bay Villa
R Larson of Bay Villa near River Cape Colony runs a store selling varied goods. He claims farmers within thirty miles rely on his Chamberlain remedies and notes fourteen of sixty nearby residents cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the last year. Sold by H N White.
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R. Larson
Bay Villa
Days River
Cape Colony
South Africa
Larson
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Jefferson Pierce Cleared In Virginia Fright Verdict
Jefferson Pierce is acquitted of frightening Mrs. Caroline Stone to death in Independence Grayson County Virginia. Stone died after Pierce shot a partner in Grayson County and her fright led to death, according to the attending physician. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a brief deliberation.
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Jefferson Pierce
Caroline Stone
Independence
Pierce
Grayson County
Fatal Explosion Near Ten Mile Rocks Lincoln County
A premature blast on the Gangandouie Valley extension of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad killed Joseph Bias and seriously injured his father RS Bias. Merry Townsend was blown thirty feet, suffering multiple fractures and likely death.
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Ten Mile
Lincoln County
Joseph Bias
RS Bias
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Joseph
Merry Townsend
Elkins Farmer Killed by Accidental Gun Discharge
Charles Welsh, a young farmer from Elk Water below Elkins on the Tygarts Valley river, was killed when his gun accidentally discharged. He was hunting and climbing a fence when the accident occurred.
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Elkins, Dee
Charles Welsh
Elk Water
Elkins
Tygarts Valley
Rock Crash Delays B&O Line. Dynamite Used
A massive rock fell on the Baltimore and Ohio track near Lumberport causing about eight hours of delay. Rescue crews used 12 sticks of dynamite to crack the obstruction and restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberport
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sheriff Urges Payment of Back Taxes and Current Dues
Sheriff Lilly warns of unpaid last year's and this year's tax tickets and urges immediate payment to avoid trouble. The notice then advertises Mercer Merchandise Company's Christmas row of fruits and nuts and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by H. N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly
Mercer Merchandise Company
Chamberlain's Cole
H. N White
Asthmatic Relief Claim For Foley's Honey and Tar
Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa reports asthma for three or four years and says many cough cures failed until Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief. He recommends it to all. For sale by G H Wade druggist in Mareet.
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Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
Bagiy House
G. H Wade
Mareet
State News Notes at the National Capitol
National Capitol brief notes reference bills and petitions from Congress and West Virginia figures. Items include Hughes proposing right of way for Kenova and Big Sandy Railway, Elkins and Scott introducing relief and pension measures, and patent grants for West Virginians such as folding beds and pipe couplings.
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Washington
Congressma Hughes
Kenova
Big Sandy
Chong
Loka Nus
Hiesleo
Norfolk and Western Raiway Company
Kentucky
West Virginia
Taylor Vinci
United States Supreme Court
Camden Interstate Railway Company
Scott
Senate
Wheeling
Elkins
St. Clair Niceley
Goenabrier County
James G.hurst
Jefferson County
Wm. McGee
West Virginia Calvary
Mattie Aten
Peter Aten
Company A
Ninth
West Virginia Infantry
West
Shipwreck survivors reach Philadelphia after week at sea
Seven men and one woman arrive on the British steamer Mira from Newcastle on the Tyne after rescue from the sinking schooner J. A. Wylde bound from Philadelphia to Bridgewater. The wrecked vessel drifted a week and four survivors are in hospital.
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Philadelphia
Mira
Newcastle
Tyne
J. A. Wylde
Bridgewater
Chinese Opium Smokers show offers free gifts and fortune telling
Attendees of the Chinese Opium Smokers performance are promised a free present and a fortune told at no cost. The offer seeks to draw in crowds and add an enticement to the event.
Ten Years In Bed and Other Classified Snippets
A personal note from Oakville Indiana describes ten years of kidney disease relief after using Foleys Kidney Cure. The item also promotes assorted products from local vendors including Fitz You cigars Old Style cheroots and Ramon Liver Pills. A wanted salesman advertisement closes the clipping.
State Briefs Report Oddities And Local Developments
Parkersburg reports Mlatt McConnel escaped from city lockup unnoticed until roll call. Clarksburg notes Wolf Summit Oil and Gas Co increases capital from 10000 to 20000. Prantytown cites Copeman appointed reform school teacher. native of Preston county and NY college grad. Salem warns cloudburst looms with $10000 defamation suit by A Meek against Salem Express Publishing. Belington confirms lead mine in Valley district Berbour county. vein six inches, 45 percent pure, discovered on S R Day farm.
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O- Prantytown
Charles F. Copeman
Clerksberg
Reform
Mr. Copeman
Preston Country
New York College
Belington
Valley District
Berbour County
Efmicent
Foley’s Kidney Cure Advertised for Health
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney health, noting summer irregularities from over drinking or overheating. It claims the remedy cures faulty kidneys and lists G. He Wade as the local seller.
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Foleys
Foley’s
G. He Wade
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