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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
1
The Mountain State Union urges West Virginia miners and operators to pursue arbitration under the state Miners' Association. It warns agitators from other states threaten peace and earnings, calling for unity, wage clarity, and contracts to avoid strikes and discharges.
A charter is issued to the West Virginia Co operative Union to buy real estate on a cash basis by cooperation and resell to members on long terms with easy monthly payments and no interest or profit. It promotes better financial standing for workers and welfare, and operates without capital stock and as a cooperative. Principal office at Parkersburg. The Beaver Pond Fuel and Supply Company advertises coal and phone service.
J. D. Shott has received the agency for mail boxes in Bluefield. Interested parties should notify him to secure the boxes.
Dayton Tennessee resident Toomas Coppinger extols Ramon’s Liver Pills and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure saying the former improved his pale son from sickness to robust health and that the latter lets him digest all foods while restoring digestion. He endorses both products and notes family benefits from regular use.
An advertisement touts The Best Plaster a flannel wrap with Chamberlain's Pain Balm for relief from lame back chest or side pains and claims one application provides relief. It also promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as a liver cleansing invigorating tonic sold by druggists.
An old health ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the source of indomitable will and energy, claiming they fix stomach liver kidney and bowel issues to boost brain and body power. Sold at all druggists for 252.
Coal operators join forces to project total output surpassing 4 million tons this season. The pool aligns production targets across participating mines and aims to stabilize markets.
A West Virginia coal combine of fifty mines forms the New River and Kanawha Coal Company to control over 4 million tons of output plus nearly 1 million tons of coke. The venture aims to ship from Newport News with C and O as agent until April 1, when it will handle shipments directly. Other items note forged railway passes and a speed recording device, plus Southern Railway growth and Jim Crow car law enforcement questions.
An old newspaper classified ad promotes QO One Minute Cough Cure to stop coughs in a day and urges bowel regularity with Cleanberain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The notice lists Kivzer's at 1219 as the seller and mentions various goods like carving sets and fruit knives.
Washington reports that Representative Hay is floated as a potential Democratic minority leader for the next Congress amid leadership doubts. Hay says the matter has been mentioned but he will consider the proposition after discussing with friends and weighing the responsibility. He currently chairs the Democratic caucus and gains strength among colleagues.
A petition from the Virginia Society of Friends urged Congress to prohibit polygamy in the United States and island possessions. Senator Daniel plans to introduce the measure during the current session.
The Boer Refugee Aid Committee expects 23 refugee families this week in Nassau County. A 1113 acre tract between Eliksville and Swasset has been contracted, providing about 70 families with five to twenty five acres each. Most refugees originate from the Transvaal with some from the Orange Free State.
Christiana reports a worsening coal famine across Norway with prices up about 40 percent while imports fall 25 percent. Local papers note the United States would likely find ready buyers for coal in Norway.
Gov Tyler offers a reward for the apprehension of white caped cipers who operated in Bedford County, Virginia. Local authorities seek leads to capture the suspects and halt the series of thefts.
Old clothes need sprucing up and pressed by Mrs Sallie Rigney at Mrs Deering's Boarding House Room 6 1220 St Pisio. Blue Prout advertises a wagon for sale at 85 dollars. Prices cut by half for ten days drawing crowds to Atkins place.
Real estate ad offering a first class six room home in Bluefield within five minutes of the passenger station. Property is in excellent order and suitable for a buyer seeking modern improvements. Contact KD Baldwin Pioneer Real Estate Agent at 108 Sumere Street. Also a note urging high quality liquor purchases via Linkenhoker for A Gugesheimer Distilling Co.
A southern man long seeking a job at the White House alleged a plot to assassinate the president to gain a position. The tale was told to several people but met disbelief and drew no action. No change in the Chinese situation was reported to officials.
Washington Feb 20 The Chinese situation remains unchanged per the state department. Officials attribute apparent telegraphic errors or miscommunications to recent dispatches between Peking and Washington and describe U S aims as trying to remove the irrevocable term from the Anglo American agreement with Britain resisting retention.
The New Navy reports bids on battleship and cruiser construction settled. One armored cruiser to Cramps, one to Newport News, one to Union Iron Works in California. A battleship goes to Fore River at Quincy Massachusetts. Seven contracts remain to be allocated.
James A. Walker files notice of intent to contest the election of William F. Rhea who vows to produce affidavits alleging Walker charged the elections committee bribery to influence an unfavorable report in his earlier contest.
Kinzer advertises a large stock of watches of all sizes shapes and kinds and silverware as well as ornamental items. No. 4 Blind streets, 13 ly.
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