Third District Growth Sparks Reapportionment Debate
The Hopkins reapportionment bill would fix the national House at 357 members, with West Virginia set to gain a fifth congressman. Opposition comes from states losing seats including Ohio, Virginia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, and South Carolina, amid calls to avoid House expansion and even reduce members.
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Regents remove Armstrong and Hartigan at Morganton
President Raymond's move to dismiss University of Morganton officials Armstrong and Hartigan draws protest from Democrats J J Davis and P C Eastman. Legislation seeks a 460000 two year appropriation while district population figures prompt calls to redraw four congressional districts and possibly add a fifth representative.
State could redraw into five safe Republican districts
The proposed redistricting envisions five congressional districts based on strong geographic logic, with all districts poised to elect Republican representatives. The plan emphasizes compact boundaries and clear demographic lines to maintain party safety across the map.
Storm off Cape Hatteras Destroys Vessels and Shelters Liner
A fierce storm off Cape Hatteras drives ashore a large ocean liner and leaves several ships wrecked. The weather bureau warned of northeast gales along the North Atlantic and Nova Scotia coasts as the North Atlantic Squadron is held ashore. The crew of a steamer is safe after abandoning ship while reports say an unidentified schooner is ashore near Virginia Beach.
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Cape Hatteras
Redemption of Real Estate in Mercer and McDowell
Charleston December 21 The auditor refunds taxes to counties tied to real estate redemptions. Bluefield’s claim is small Mercer is entitled to 353.21 while McDowell's bill totals 945.35. Delinquent lands redeemed at the auditor’s office incur six percent interest. sheriff redemptions bear twelve percent and publication costs. Personal property lacks a similar system and rarely yields revenue.
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Bill
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Crews Rescued After White Star Steamer Abandoned
London reports the White Star steamer Cutie abandoned off Skerries as a gale rages along the English coast. The crew was landed by tugs at Holyhead while tow lines parted in heavy seas amid wreck reports and ongoing discussions over delinquent taxes and sheriff refunds.
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Skerries
Holshead
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Westmoreland Towed to Safety After Terrific Storm
London report says the Red Star Liner Westmoreland was towed by the steamer Somerhill after a fearsome night storm and reached West Bay safely this morning.
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Remedy Testimony and Health Advertisements
LaGrange resident P A Danforth suffered six months from a severe leg sore that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured in ten days. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claimed to restore appetite and regulate organs. One Minute Cough Cure advertised for coughs colds and throat lung troubles. Blue Front and N White drugstore promotions included.
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LaGrange
Bucklen
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Death of Congressman Robard A. Wise in Williamsburg
Williamsburg Virginia reports the death of Hon Robard A Wise representative in the Second Virginia district at his home in Williamsburg in the early hours. Born in Philadelphia in 1848 he served as an inspection general in the Confederate army. His later public life was marked by distinction and in November he lost his bid for reelection to H L Maynard.
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Timely Cure Promises From Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Geo Long of New Statesville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving two lives after years of coughing chest and lung trouble. The testimonial notes a full recovery from pneumonia and a dramatic improvement in her health. Trial bottles are free at all Deng Stores with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a full guarantee. De Witt’s Little Exny Risers advertised as liver cleansing pills complete the ad.
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Deaths of Mrs Frye and Former Governor Walcott
Washington and Boston report the deaths of Mrs. Frye wife of Senator Frye after a long illness at Hamilton Hotel and former Governor Walcott at his Boston home. The note closes with a local phrase about giving the boy no rest at the Blue Front.
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Boston
Mass
Walcott
Cleaning and Dyeing by Mrs Rigney at Deering's
Old clothes cleaned and pressed by Mrs. Sallie Rigney at Mrs. Deering's Boarding House Room 6. Also mentions Coe Mioute Cougs Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and lung issues.
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Sallie Rigney
Delinquent Tax Lists Issued by Auditor Across Municipalities
County and district taxes are due. Only twenty four municipalities have returned delinquent lists to the auditor as the year changes. The amount payable to each municipality at this time is listed.
Settlement Talks Near End as Indemnity Open Question
Washington reports indicate ministers are close to signing the Pekin settlement though the exact indemnity sum for China remains unsettled and may be referred to The Hague if talks fail. The agreement reportedly covers Boxer damages, treaty revisions, and reforms to the Tsung-yi Yamen, with a German envoy memorialized and a plan to limit anti foreign activity.
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Pekin
Germany
Widespread Cape Colony Fear Amid War Strain
London reports deep anxiety over growing disaffection in Cape Colony. Officials fear supply lines for Lord Kitchener and his 30 000 mounted men may be cut off as no definite plan exists to furnish them.
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Cape Colony
Lord Kitchener
Pugh to be Electrocuted Amid Brooklyn Restaurant Killing
Benjamin Pugh a Black man faces execution the week of December 24 after a Brooklyn restaurant incident. John Tiegen a waiter confronted him over unpaid meals. Pugh fled then returned with a revolver and fired four shots, killing Tiegen instantly.
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Brooklyn
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Suitable presents for gentlemen
Fine neckwear fancy high grade suspenders pipes 25e and up shaving sets collar and cuff boxes for your friend who smokes Tansill Panel five cent cigars in boxes of 25 Morocco leather cases and boxes. Available at leading druggists and Flat Top Grocery Co sole distributors 21-tjil
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America
Aba
Flat Top Grocery Co
Taxes Due for Beaver Pond and East River Districts
Taxpayers are notified that 1900 taxes are due and must be settled quickly. W A Brown urges early payment to avoid delinquency and mentions back taxes for Beaver Pond District. He will be at Patton house on December 18 to 22 to collect in full.
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W. A. Brown
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Notice on mail boxes agency assignment for J D Shott
People seeking mail boxes can pay a 8¢ cure by notifying J D Shott who has received the agency for them tug Buefield.
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Tug Buefield
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