Public Building Site Bill Authorized for U S Offices in Dinefield
A 1902 bill proposes the secretary of the treasury acquire by purchase a site in Dinefield West Virginia for a fireproof federal building housing the post office and customs house. It calls for a public advertisement to invite land proposals, a treasury led review, and a possible three member commission to analyze sites with pay limited to six dollars per day plus expenses.
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Dinefield
W. Va
Senate
House of ‘Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Post Office
United States Arts
Custern House
Treasury Partment
Treasury Department
Treasury
Through Trains Run Late in Holiday Rush
Norfolk and Western passenger trains suffer severe holiday delays as express freight handling grows. Through trains entering the city run one or more hours late, disrupting schedules. extra station time fails to compensate this fall. Advertiser lists piano brands and local installment offer.
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Norfolk and Western
Santa Claus at Mercer store and holiday offers
Railroad men receive a free silk cap with each Union Made Overall suit at Rosenberg's. The Mercer Merchandise Company advertises Santa Claus in charge of the toy department and invites shoppers to see him for gifts. Kelly Moyers promotes whiskey wine brandy and liquors for family needs, and Pearson's at 229 Princeton Ave. serves pure milk stews and fries.
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Rosenberg’s
Kelly & Moyers
Santa Claus
Mercer Merchandise Company
Pearson's
Princeton Ave
Kinzer's at Bland Street Offers Gold Umbrellas and More
Advertisement notes Kinzer's 4 Bland Street selling gold headed umbrellas, canes, and silverware of all kinds. Also mentions "Tid-Bit" cigars and an unspecified item labeled something good.
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Kinzer's
Bland Street
Lawyers Push for Early Appointment of Supreme Court Judge
The State bar and lawyers urge Governor White to appoint Judge Joseph M. Sanders before year end to add a fifth vote and clear a docket of 83 January cases. They argue delay harms the court and keeps decisions stalled, while awaiting salary decisions from the legislature.
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Supreme Court
White
Daily Telegraph
Josep M. Sanders
Family reunion linked to 1849 California gold rush tale
A Christmas reunion centers a long running family saga begun during the California gold excitement of 1849. Thomas Beaumont of New Cumberland WV crossed to Grass Valley with a baby left behind. he perished on the plains while the siblings, now adults, learn of a missing brother and plan his eastern visit after correspondence with Prof. H. M. Stewart and a Grass Valley contact. Also an ad blend about cigars and kidney cures appears in the text.
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California
Golden State
Thomas Beaumont
New Cumberland
W Va
Grass Valley
Great Plains
H. M. Stewart
Stewart
Cal
Beaumonts
Tao to Burn a Town in Wayne Escapes Detained Then Recaptured
Wayne residents faced a wave of alarm as Douglass, held for trial on arson and assault charges, escaped en route to jail. He had threatened to burn property and was linked to recent fires. He was recaptured and returned to custody, after a spree of vandalism including smashing shop windows with missiles.
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Wayne Thor
Tieve Douglass
Bikeya
Justice Brown
Douglase
Ile
Wayne
Douglass
Hhis Cabin
Venezuela Crisis Advances To Hague Arbitration
The final obstacle to settlement was removed as Germany signaled willingness to forgo demands against Venezuela and send the dispute to The Hague for arbitration. The State Department noted allies want Roosevelt to arbitrate, with the president favoring Hague involvement.
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Washingtow
Va Cvelan
Hoey
Germany
Berlin
Veneanela
Hague Tribunal For
State Department
Roosevelt
Venezuela
Hague Tribunal
Norfolk coal contracts risk a seizure in transit
Norfolk Virginia dispatch notes Pocahontas Coal Company faces possible seizure of coal in transit if government demands exceed existing naval station contracts. Company continues filling contracts while shipments to Southern stations, including San Juan and Key West, persist. Government-chartered Evelyn to transport coal to Culebra. tension over future in-transit coal.
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Norfolk
Tne Egenta
Pocahontas Coal. Company
Naval
Porahbonias
Lambert’s Point S
Philadelphia
Naval Stations
Pacahontas Company
Lamberts Point
San Juan
Golebra Island
Key West
Evelyn
Culebra
Deafness Cure Promised by Constitutional Remedy Ad
An ad claims deafness results from inflamed mucous tubes and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It offers one hundred dollars for a catarri-induced case cured and invites readers to request free circulars from Fr. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Pormuah
Gomlich
Beaty Fae
Catarri
Hall
Cheney & Qs
Toledo
Vanderbilt heir in better condition after night relief
A Vanderbilt bulletin reports Cornelius Vanderbilt improved after a better night. The news comes as Roosevelt rejects Poage’s nomination for Wytheville postmaster. Cherokee Bill captured after a fierce Colorado clash. Lincoln Memorial University endowed with $200000. Blizzard hits Lamme Wyoming with deadlier potential. Dr Henry Noever robbed in Milwaukee. rescue foiled. Mrs A Grant funeral in Washington attended by officials before casket moved to New York.
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New York
Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Washington
Devoy
Roosevelt
Robert L. Poage
Wytheville
Senate
Lamme
Wyo
Dees
Henry Noever
Milwaukee
Union Square
Elkins Plan on Reciprocity With Cuba Backed
Senator Elkins urged the president to submit a Cuba reciprocity treaty to the senate this week aiming to avoid tariff debates and safeguard commercial prosperity. The article notes his foresight and strong standing among senate colleagues.
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Senate
Elkins
Cuba
Hepater
Cenate
Large timber sales in West Virginia and Pennsylvania hands
The report highlights large timber deals in Etkins West Virginia and nearby Pennsylvania. Buyers include Filenbarger Yaeger, Pell Morrison, and Kent Lod0, who acquire stakes in timberlands and related properties. Purchases total around $56,000 with potential immediate operations and mill construction planned on Bowman land. A room for rent at No. Luefield Ave closes the notice.
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R. P
Iyia
Etkins
Dee Rambarger
Frank
WH. G. Davis
Cheat
Feoper
Fly’ Sons
Filenbarger
Yaeger
Pennsyvania
Gladys
Céledel Platten
Wirt C. Ware
Kent
Hatroneville
Pennsylvania
Guatemalan Railroad Names New General Manager
Charles Otey Gwatkin formerly of the Wisconsin Central Rail road is named general manager of the Guatemala Northern Railroad with Guatemala City as headquarters. He will depart for his new post on Sunday and has a background in Western Dispatch at Binghampton and the Great Freight Line in New York.
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Philadelphia
Charles Otey Gwatkin
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Gwatkin
Mr.Gwatkin
Lynch
Railway Sav Ag
N.Y
Pury
Western Dispatch
Binghampton
Variot
Find Rockers Chueal Christmas Offer
An installment company advertises Christmas sales at 81 Blue Field Avenue and 1321 nearby, promoting rockers for holiday purchases. The readable text markets installment plans and a store location.
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Wlat Fop Installment Company
Blue Field Avenue
Hawes Bo Hat Free Gift Offer at M. Rosenberg
A noted hat dealer M Rosenberg announces a promotion offering a fine silk handkerchief as a free gift with every Hawes Bo hat sold in their shop. This promotional item adds value to the purchase and aims to attract customers to the store.
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M. Rosenberg
Opium Habits Ad Offered Free Look Aid
A notice invites all Americans to obtain a free Look aid by writing to B. M. Wooley in Atlanta Georgia box 387. The offer promises information on opium and key habits.
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United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta
Santa Claus Cone Shelf Sells Furniture
Fragmentary advertisement copy about Christmas selections in furniture. Mentions Santa Claus theme and options for additions or addresses, with uncertain phrasing and missing details.
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Hughes
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Bashea
Holiday Express
Chickering Brothers’ Pianos
Ebersol Pianos
Miller Organs
Estey Vorgans
Bluefield Avenue
Huyler
R.G. Bryant
Gramwell
Pec
Mac
T. H
Lebane
Princeton Avenue
Ankisus
Appowntaicht
Udore de New Veer
O .Iern
Sanders
West Virginia
Roman
Rosenberg
J. M
Foley
G. H. Wade
Sian
Creay Negro
Hague
Trisbunel
Port of Spain
Trinidad
London
Dee
Castro
Matos
Panama
Pocahontas Company
Bluefield
Vow To Christ
Fin
Manhattan
M. Rowenberg
Wuggets OF
Lag Animas
Colo
Desperado
Colorado
O. O. Howard
Lincoln Memorial University
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
Mra. A. Grant
Andrews
Mackay Smith
Riverside Drive
Land Street
Ewe
EVE Silver
Bland ‘Sentit
Cc. J. Ki NZ E R
Piahe Street
Luefield Ave
Harry
Eich
Persveses
Paki Sen
Ite Dt
Arney M. Cohen
Ease
Ger
Stace Paul Jones
J. Daker
Reers
Witskies
Ij. Eo Badeo
Uigaris
Balgov
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