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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports the arrest of Prince Tuan clears the path for acceptance of demands by the powers. Emperor Kwangsu ready to negotiate on a fair basis as Empress Dowager reviews policy. Tuan’s fate could unlock a peaceful accord after indemnity talks.
West Virginia commissions postmasters John W. Flion Oak Daniel R. McCullough Mole Hill Amos Bowers Sugar Grove and Willie C McElroy Osgood Monongalia county. Rodes Fayete county post office ordered discontinued with mail to Gatewood. Mail messenger service established to Sewell Payette county from the Chesapeake and Ohio railway route at 114 050.
Advertises DeWi's Witch Hoezel Balve as a healing antiseptic for piles and skin diseases. Claims to heal sores without scarring and warns against counterfeits. Mentions safety with a note about a bite.
A Tuesday night clash in Stonega now Big Stone Gap between Americans and Italians left five men and one woman shot. A man named Broks is dead and another is mortally wounded. Six to eight participants were moved by a Special train to Wise Courthouse for safety amid threats of mob violence.
Chief of Police Brown was shot three times in Barry Vermont as he made rounds. Two Italian suspects, described as anarchists, were waiting for him and had warrants. Brown identified them and will not fire back.
The document shows estimated gross earnings for the Norfolk and Western Railway Company. It lists figures for the third week of December at 309,013 with an increase of 44,142, total month to date 914,248 with an increase of 150,130, and from July 1, 1900 to the latest date at 7,479,181 with an increase of 978,035.
Chief of Police Tyree of Huntington received a Christmas gift, a certified Chicago bank check for 31000, for the arrest of George P. Zimmerman, a Wisconsin absconder.
Classified notice seeks a sawyer with circular saw expertise and thorough business understanding. Respond to Sawyer cave daily Telegraph with full address and details. December 28.
A flannel Gampered piece bound to the affected parts is claimed superior to plasters for back pains chest pains and rheumatism. The product promises prompt relief after a single application and is sold by all druggists.
Thos Whitfield & Co of Chicago, a leading druggist, endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for influenza and la grippe. They report many cases show prompt recovery and note the remedy counteracts the tendency of la grippe to develop pneumonia.
Mrs Gio Long of New Statesville Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving two lives after a severe cough and pneumonia. She reports one bottle cured her and another man’s pneumonia, praising the medicine for throat chest and lung troubles. 50c and 1.00 per bottle with guaranteed satisfaction. Trial bottles free at all drug stores.
A hot rivalry heats up at the Blue Front as Tom and Jerry serve up a real crowd-pleasing showdown. The spirited match showcases quick exchanges and sharp moves near the stage, drawing fans and keeping energy high throughout the event.
An editor notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing a six month leg sore in ten days and mentions coal deals from Beaver Pond Fuel. A Baltimore inventor creates a cigar shaped train claimed at seventy eight miles per hour, while Jobo Harper cigars are praised.
Four rival camps battle for Illinois Senate seats as Governor Tanner, Senator Cullom, and Representatives Hitt and Caprion clash at the Great Northern. Talks of reconciliation surface, with rumors Tanner may withdraw to become commissioner of pensions.
A 1910s style ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for stomach kidneys and bowels out of order. The copy links health to willpower and success and urges purchase at 25 cents.
Two bedroom? No. Six room residence listed by Pioneer Real Estate Agent D. Baldwin at 108 Surrowers Street Bluefield West Virginia. Property is near the passenger station, first class condition and modern improvements. Contact Baldwin to view or discuss purchase.
Washington reports that Turkey ordered a 5200 ton cruiser from the Cramps of Philadelphia. The ship will be built entirely in American yards with American hull machinery armor and armament including 8 and 6 inch guns rapid fire guns torpedoes and Gatlings. The contract value is about 2 500 000 dollars and marks the first Turkish warship built in the United States.
Stock brokers Currier and Bunker failed this morning in New York. They held memberships in the Consolidated and Produce exchanges and operated a Boston branch lease.
Tie steamer Teutonic arrived in New York one day late with tons of belated holiday mail. Alfred Harnsworth the London publisher was among the passengers.
A note from Linken hoker, agent for A Gugenheimer, states all goods are purchased direct from the distillery and retailed at wholesale prices. The advice urges not to drink, but if drinking, to choose the best and buy from Wim.
An advertisement for De Witt brothers H N White presents Little Evry Risers as pills that cleanse the liver remove obstructions and invigorate the system with claimed health benefits. The copy emphasizes quick relief and general wellness.
Washington awaits arguments at the Supreme Court on a series of suits filed between the United States and Puerto Rico. The cases, set to begin July 7, address whether the constitution follows the flag and if a tariff between parts of the same country is valid, potentially establishing a broad precedent.
Five now rejoined the Lehigh Valley Coal Company workforce after a strike over biweekly pay. Heidelberg Dorrance Prospect and Franklin colleries resume operations as the firm agrees to semi monthly wages.
The US torpedo boat Ericeson sailed from New York for Hampton Roads this morning to join the torpedo fleet accompanying the North Atlantic Squadron on its West Indian cruise.
The 1901 Columbia desk calendar has appeared for the sixteenth year, praised for its preswork and binding. Publishers note they rejected comic, historical, or astronomical variants and kept the traditional form with contributor content guiding the page heads. Distributed by the American Bicycle Co. Hartford CT, it can be mailed to any address for five 2 cent stamps.
An odd compilation of ad lines touts remedies and products. Laxative Biomo Quinine tablets claim quick cold relief, while Po'nam Fadelees Dye requires no experience to color goods. Chameriate's Stomach and Liver Tablets promise digestion aid. John Harper cigars boast universal appeal.
W K Gray of Amenia Dutchess County New York testifies Cham Berlin's Cough Remedy is the best medicine he has used for children. He says it prevents attacks if used at the first sign of hoarseness and should be kept on hand for instant use, with druggists selling it.
A damaged advertisement urges taking Oban bearin s Stomach and Liver Tablets to prevent stomach disorders biliousness headaches and dyspepsia by keeping bowels regular. Sold by U N Waite.
A dubious dispatch claims General Dewet exPresident Steyn and General Hansbrook discussed surrendering if colonial rebels are punished and leaders deported. It notes Lord Kitchener's proclamation promising safe laagers for those who surrender and separation from families during hostilities.
London dispatch says General D Wet has not engaged British troops yet as Boer forces attempt to breach lines and force a breakthrough, while other Boer leaders contend with pressure on multiple fronts.
A major blaze today at East Lodi docks in London destroyed five large sheds filled with hemp bales and jute. Firefighters prevented further loss by heroic efforts, saving clipping and other warehouses.
In Constantinople on December 27 Turkish soldiers severely assaulted the British Charge d Affaires and other embassy members near the powder magazine at Makrikeny. A sharp demand for redress has been made.
London reports Lord Armstrong, inventor of the famous gun, died this morning at his residence near Newcastle.
Super intendent Post from the Newport News shipyard went to Washington on the warship contract awards. He believes the battleship will be named Virginia to reflect strong state sentiment backing the change.
Barker Bros. & Co of Arcadia Indiana plan a Parkersburg glass factory to employ 159 men with a $7000 monthly payroll. They will move if assured of a sufficient natural gas supply, which local inquiries indicate is ample. The firm will visit Parkersburg next week for further investigation.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a vague claim of rapid results for cold symptoms. It includes stray phrases about harm and revenge but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities to anchor a clear news item.
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