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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1900
Page
1
Charleston in late December previews the upcoming legislature opening January 9. Debates will hinge on reviving long standing bills, apportionment and district changes, and expanding the house. Other themes include loosening capital stock limits, mechanics lien law revision, railroad mileage books, and taxation for utilities.
Princeton Academy will begin the second term on January 10 and run five months. The first term closed successfully with diligent students and commendable work from teachers. Administrators aim to maintain a high moral atmosphere, admitting only well behaved students, and cite recent improvements like updated charts, new seats, chapel organ, and growing library.</s>
Washington notes foreign claims from the Cuban war could reach millions. Past treaties limited compensation to losses caused by federal forces and excluded Confederate actions. The United States seeks to ease foreign governments and advance cautious negotiations toward an adjustment without accepting claims not tied to U S action.
News from Victoria indicates the Japanese training ship Doukishima Maru with 12 aboard sank after a typhoon in Sungy Bay, driven onto Kennin Rock. The commander’s body washed ashore with wreckage, while a Japanese steamer and two barks were also lost in December gales.
In Kansas City last night the son of Senator Pettigrew was knocked down after a dispute with the theatre usher and suffered a broken cheek bone from a blow near the railing.
Captain Mea Donald who killed Auditor Morris died today at the emergency hospital in Washington. Also an ad seeks a8 Sawyer for a circular mill position and visits a local drug store promoting remedies with prices and sample offers.
An old advertisement urges drinking only the best from Wm Linkenhoker, agent for A Gugenheimer Distilling Co. and claims all goods sold direct from the distillery at wholesale prices. It also tells readers to give the boy no rest at the Blue Front.
Mrs Goo Long of New Statesville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with ending a frightful cough that kept her awake nights and curing Mr Long of a pneumonia attack. The tonic is offered at 50 cents to 1.00 with guaranteed results and free trial bottles at drug stores.
Prominent Chicago druggists Thos Whitfield & Co. report extensive use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for grippe and colds, noting it yields prompt recovery and counters the illness’s tendency to develop pneumonia. Sold by all druggists.
A London stock market crash collapses eleven brokerage firms amid panic. The London Globe notes shares tied to West Australian and British Columbia properties controlled by the Whitake Wright syndicate are unsalable, with Huggard Hale & Rixley among the failed firms.
A blaze at Field's big store in Chicago caused minor damage and prevented panic due to early hours. Flames raged briefly with over three million dollars in stock at risk, but the outcome was feared rather than confirmed.
The genial Bob Taylor will present a new lecture titled Sentiment at Bland Street Methodist Church next Friday night. Tickets are on sale at White's Drug Store. the public is urged to attend for a rare chance to hear a nationally acclaimed speaker.
Washington reports that Minister Conger, chastened by critics of his conduct, will request a health related leave of absence soon and upon returning home resign from his post. Friends disclosed the statement today.
Standerton reports that a Boer commando of five thousand men invaded Natal with skirmishes noted at several points. The dispatches describe incursions and ongoing clashes as forces maneuver in the region.
Health advice urges regular bowel routines to prevent biliousness headaches and dyspepsia. The note praises a product described as gentle and easy to take, marketed by H. N. White, promising relief from stomach and liver discomfort.
The New York City YMCA arranged a talk by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt on The Standard of Civic Righteousness and of Christian Faith and Conduct. Rev. Arthur Thorn will read the address at Grace Church this afternoon at 8 30 under the Railroad to MGM A auspices. All men invited with special music.
An old advertisement promotes FOR A COLD IN THE HEAD Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a Shezel Salve for various ailments. It warns against counterfeit products and plugs coal as a cold remedy, touting Beaverwood Fuel and Supply Company as a supplier.
Wain for sale priced at 85 dollars in City. Seller D Croy advertises a two horse wagon available for quick sale.
Notice invites inquiries for securing mail boxes through J D Shott who has received the agency for them in Bluefield.
One of the city’s best located homes in Bluefield near the passenger station. Six rooms with modern improvements, first class condition. Price and terms available through D. B. Baldwin Pioneer Real Estate Agent 108 Summers Street Bluefield W Va. Call or inquire in person. Dec. 2. tf.
BISMARCK'S IRON NERVE Was the result of its splendid health Indomitable will such tremendous energy are found where stomach liver kidneys and bowels are out of order If you want these qualities and the success they bring use Dr King's New Life Pills They develop every power of brain and body Sold at 26 cents at all druggists.
W K Gray of Amenia Dutchess County N Y praises Chamberlin s Cough Remedy as the best children s medicine for croup and coughs and notes it stops attacks if used early. One Minute Cough Cure is also advertised as curing coughs colds and severe throat lung cases. John Harper Cigars are promoted as a world spanning brand.
Washington reports serious consideration of adding commissioners to advise Minister Conger on ongoing Chinese negotiations. Officials weigh transferring final talks to Europe or Washington and may seek commercial concessions in place of some indemnity. An international expert board could monitor fiscal reforms while gradual concessions are pursued.
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