Large coal land deal moves toward closure in West Virginia
Huntington December 23 One of the state’s most extensive coal land schemes is under way. C Crane & Co Cincinnati timber firm with vast Southern West Virginia holdings has received a six million dollar offer from an eastern capitalist syndicate. Officials say the bid will need to be raised to secure the lands.
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Huntington
C. Crane, & Co
Cincinnati
West Virginia
Crane, and Co
Fortune for a Prisoner in Jacksonville Heiress to England Tale
Alfred Charles Islett, an eccentric English resident of Jacksonville, has reportedly inherited £10,000 in England. The funds are in a bank awaiting his arrival as he serves a 30 day sentence for intoxication. he plans to sail to New York and then England, while a relative confirms the fortune.
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Jacksonville
Fla
England
Alfred Charles Islett
Young Islett
C. Hodgson
Bracebridge Lodge
Birmingham
Islett
New York
Jealous lover accused in Kanawha river murder near Charleston
J B Robinson a grocery clerk is jailed in Kanawha county charged with the murder of Minne Rutledge 19 near Lock 6 on the Kanawha River. Jealousy is cited as motive after a dispute observed by Zimmerman and Jacob Pierce ended with a pistol shot that struck Rutledge near the heart as Robinson fled.
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Charleston
W. Va
J B. Robinson
Minne Rutledge
William Rutledge
Kanawha River
Robinson
Zimmerman
Pierce
Miss Rutledge
Three No. threes and rail routes
Three Nos. threes operated last night with one line to Kenova, another Radford to Columbus, and a third Norfolk to Columbus still running. Also ads note Sterne's stocks and prices, unfurnished rooms for rent at 26 Giles street, and a first class saloon for sale at 999 in care of Daily Telegraph Bluefield W Va.
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Kenova
Radford
Columbus
Norfolk
W. J. Amick
Giles Street
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Va
Free Silk Cap Gift With Union Made Overalls
Advertisement notes a free silk cap with every suit of Union Made Overalls 2 grade at Rovenberg's. The line includes a date style of 12 21 41, suggesting an old promotion or publication date.
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Rovenberg
Elkins Cuban policy endorsed and West Virginia offers
Washington reports Senator Elkins succeeded in having his reciprocity with Cuba plan adopted by President Roosevelt and sent to the Senate after holidays. The piece notes Elkins influence in Congress and mentions agricultural funds for the University of West Virginia and other universities, plus cadet nominations to military academies from Wheeling Parkersburg Zenith and Monroe County.
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Washington
Elkins
Cuba
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Senator Elkins
Secretary of the Navy
Dell Caldwell
Parkersburg
United States Naval Academy
L. Wickline
Zenith
Mouroe County
George H. Laird
Wheeling
Secretary of War
Clyde W. Barton
United States Military Academy
Harry S. Cowl
Ex-YMCA official jailed for church loot in Omaha
George P. Hayes former assistant secretary of the Bowery YMCA in New York City is jailed in Omaha on charges of looting altar candlesticks and crucifixes from city churches. He has pleaded guilty to one charge and faces trial on others. Hayes claims Philippine Army service and told a pawnbroker he obtained the items there before being arrested when trying to sell a candlestick from St Mary Magdalene.
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Omaha
Neb
Geo
PF. Hayes
Bowery
New York City
Hayes
Philippines
Phillipines
St. Mary Magdalene’s
SAYS HE SAW AN ANGEL IN A VA HOLINESS MEETING
Danville Virginia December 23 at a Praying Band meeting at Stegers Wall E J Ferrell testified he saw an angel in a trance write his name in the Lambs book of life He described the paper color and repeated the claim at the Holiness church before a large crowd.
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Danville
Stegers’ Wall
E. J. Ferrell
Milton McMasters Causes Local Disturbance in Manndeville
Milton McMasters, a belligerent youth from Manndeville, broke the hip of one man the jaw of another and the ankle of a third before officers halted the fight. The town notes the trouble and jokes about future employments in Blutfiell to relieve monotony.
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Milton McMasters
Manndeville
Blutfiell
Hawes 3 bak Offer At M. Rosenberg’s
A promotional note states that Harry offers a fine silk handkerchief as a free gift with every celebrated Hawes 3 bak sold at M. Rosenberg's. The flyer lists the address 12 21 4t and emphasizes the free gift with purchase.
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M. Rosenberg’s
Famous House Bottling Porter and Ale Arrives
Toe L Hester Brewing Company now brews porter ale and half and half and supplies first class saloons with Hester pale ale Hosters porter and Hosters Half and Half for sale nationwide.
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Toe L. Hester Brewing Company
Hester
Hosters
Hoster
Discovery of heart treatment with organozone needle
Chicago vivisectionist W Byron Coakley reports five years of experiments showing local heart treatment possible with a fine organozone needle. He claims successful injections in dogs without fatal outcomes and plans human trials before the 1908 Madrid International Medical Congress.
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Chicago
W. Byron Coakley
Coaklay
Coakley
Madrid
Spain
State service commission completes Civil War claims review
Charleston reports the state service commission has finished its work and sent a final report to Governor White. The panel included Adjutant General S. B. Baker, Charles H. Turner of Parkersburg, and Hon. W. W. Riley of Ripley.
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Charleston
Dec
State Service Commission
Oes
White
S. B. Baker
Charly H. Turner
Parkersburg
Hon
W. W. Riley
Ripley
Local Optical Expert Dr Himan Brody At Inn This Week
Dr Himan Brody, optical expert, stays at the Inn until Tuesday night and then heads to Pocahontes. His card published today highlights items of interest. Also promotes a large assortment of Xmas cakes at Sterne's located at 13 Princeton Ave and 24 Biand St.
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Himan Brody
Pocahontes
Sterne’s
Princeton Ave
Biand St
Christmas shoppers guide with local bargains and notices
Local ads list gift items and services, including Bo and i rubbers with every pair at Rosenberg's 237 Princeton Ave, piano prices from Chickering Brothers and Estey organs, jewelry at Mebane's, furnished room for rent at No 12 Bluefield Ave, and Santa at Mercer Merchandise. Also promotions from Kinzer's and Flat-Top Installment Co. with various items priced for holiday season.
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Bo & i
Rosenberg’s
Princeton Avenue
Chickering Brothers’ Pianos
Eberson Pianos
Miller Organs
Estey Organs
Installident Co
Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield Ave
Statehood Rights Lost by Accident in New Mexico Case
A historical defense of New Mexico statehood argues that delayed admission harmed citizens. Senator Elkins champions self government against territorial bondage, noting New Mexico's 200,000 population and economic growth tied to statehood and constitutional rights.
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Washington
Die
Congress
Southwest
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
New Mexico
Elkins
Senate
House
Edmunds
Fle Freimers
Harrison
Indiana
Elkins Jaconbiy
Guadalupa Adapa
California
Kearney
Geend Rons
Schwab Keeps Low Profile After Monte Carlo Visit
Charles Schwab resumes quiet life with family in New Jersey. He spends occasional forty eight hours alone at the Margaritaville and then returns to his hotel for days. He has not yet visited the Casino and may avoid it due to health and press uproar.
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Charles M. Schwab
Monte Carlo
Charles Schwab
Schwab
Ameran
Supreme Court rules life policy invalid in murder case
The United States Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Brewer, holds a life insurance policy invalid when proceeds would be paid in a murder case. S M Burt of Texas had a policy payable to his wife and then to others after her death. after her murder charges, the insurer refused to pay. Lower courts affirmed. the high court sustained, citing public policy against payments linked to unlawful death.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Justice Brewer
S. M. Burt
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Willaus FP
Mort
Travis County
Texas
Pix
Burt
Insurance
Courtet Appeals
Supreme Courts
Cent of Appeals
Robbed Hungarians Near Freeling
Alec Stanly an 18 year old was jailed then released on bond after robbing Hungarians encamped near Freeling. He returned to steal about $100 in cash and clothing, evading a second warrant and fleeing back toward Kentucky.
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Alec Stanly
Freeling
Belo
Rebess
Kentucky
Christmas purchase ad for emblems and charms
A shopper offers a Christmas tip about buying high top rab ber bouts to prevent wet feet colds and medical costs. The note mentions Moris Rosenbergs at 27 Princeton Ave It Order ping and Hinzers at 4 Bland Street 1216 subscribing for The Telegraph.
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Moris Rosenbergs
Princeton Ave
Hinzers
Bland Street
Christmas Shopping Hint From The Telegraph Readers
A reader urges shoppers to scan the Daily Telegraph advertisements for the best Christmas gifts and the best places to buy them. The piece notes the city is full of merchants offering attractive options, and hints help readers save time and find desired items quickly.
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Nhere
Jus
Lev
Store to Close for Christmas Fun at Sterne's
The proprietor Thdigo announced the store will be closed all day tomorrow to give clerks a chance to enjoy Christmas. Cakes! Cakes! Xmas Cakes! Don’t miss Sterne's at 13 Princeton Ave. or 75 Bland St. to see them.
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Sterne’s
Princeton Ave
Bland St
Mercer Merchandise Company Offers Holiday Nuts and Treats
A variety of foreign and domestic nuts and related Christmas goods are highlighted by Mercer Merchandise Company as part of its seasonal lineup. The listing emphasizes a broad assort ment designed for holiday gifts and gatherings.
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Mercer Merchandise Company
Diamond brooches for Xmas from C J Kinzer
A Christmas sale note offers diamond brooches in a range from $1 to $165 at C J Kinzer. The ad highlights gifts suitable for wives or partners.
Free gift tie offer at Manhattan sale
An advertisement promises a free tie with every celebrated Manhattan item priced at $1.50, available at M. Rosenberg's located at 221 4t. The offer emphasizes the value of a 50 cent tie as a gift with purchase.
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Manhattan
M. Rosenberg
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T. H. Mebane
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Angelica
TOKAY
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Bluefield Furniture Co
University of West Virginia
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Ross
Harry
Famous House
Pearson's
Mebane’s
C. J. Kinzer’s
Kelly & Moyers
Kinzer’ S
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Mace Mer
Sterne's
Balied
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Eaders
Reb Havek
Greting
eRenele
Acceptable Gifts
C.J. Tr. Kinzer
Land Street
PADIS
Linst
Til Emichnies
C. Ce Kinzer
Bisad Steset
Arney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
Paul Jones
Baker's Saloon
Baefisid Av
XHONE
C. J. Kinzer
Lusical House
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