31 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
1
A local eye care notice urges immediate action for improved vision. An eye doctor claims thousands suffer impaired sight and offers eyeglasses from one dollar with no charge for examination. He will stay in Bluefield until next Sunday at Bluefield Inn and will visit Poca hontas next week.
The Huff Andrews and Thomas Company markets Fitz-You, Tid-Bit, and Old Style cigars and invites customers to send orders to their headquarters.
Washington awaits the fate of the Cuban reciprocity treaty as sugar beet interests press in labor with France and Newfoundland accords. Debate centers on two thirds Senate approval and potential Republican opposition or cross‑party coalitions to pass the pact.
Carnations and roses advertised for an Elks social at White's Pharmacy. Also promoted are a finest line of blankets at No 1 Bluefield avenue and 1221 Try Old Style cheroots 3 for 5e.
Washington December 20 government and private contractor vie in building two identical battleships the Connecticut and the Louisiana in rival yards. The outcome will shape U S ship industry as eight hour government labor vs ten hour private yards is debated with Congress authorized to fund government yard readiness and cost accounting to compare inspection and construction costs.
Adolf Rapp, a prominent Connecticut hotel operator, was killed in the elevator of the Hotel Garde New Haven. The day also reports Saks & Co denial of absorption rumors and other international incidents from New York and Madrid.
The H. C. Frick Coke Company will supply the U S Steel Corporation, ending its role for general coke buyers. This fuels new capital for Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia coke plants, including the Union Coking and Coal Company of New York securing 3,200 acres of WV coal and planning 1,000 ovens with future expansions. Solid ads note Fitz-You cigars.
Georgetown Kentucky dispatch reports ex Secretary Caleb Powers, jailed for nearly three years, seeks financial help from supporters as he faces a third murder trial over Governor Goebel's death. He defends letters soliciting funds as genuine though signed by various people to speed outreach.
The Norfolk and Western Railway reports a record year with total earnings of 17 million 552 thousand and 204 dollars and net earnings of 7 million 415 thousand 977 dollars. The line expanded with Tug Fork branch and acquisitions including the Sager and Southern Railway, Kanawha and Big Sandy, and Radford Southern lines as coal traffic grows. The report notes double tracking progress and ongoing line improvements to meet demand.
At West Virginia's penitentiary in Wheeling the death of Cornelius Johnson from consumption highlights that one third of this year's deaths among inmates were due to tuberculosis. Overcrowded, poorly ventilated cells housing two inmates per 12 hour shift contribute to the issue. wardens and relatives urge relief and a legislature funded expansion.
Carnations and roses promoted for Elks in a two day sale. President suspenders described as best made, priced at 30, with pickup or sale points at Block 8 Princeton Ave.
Married applicant with thorough experience asks Bluefield area employers for a position in the coal field. Provides strong references and requests contact through the Bluefield Daily Telegraph office.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years confinement to his bed due to kidney disease ended after using Foleys Kidney Cure. He praises it as a Godsend and notes it is sold by G H Wade, a local druggist.
J. F. Hughes, a county treasurer candidate at Du Pont Georgia, was told he could not live six months due to a lung ailment. After trying Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, he recovered and proved the predictions wrong. The remedy is advertised with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
Washington notes weigh on West Virginia Liberian appointment with Dr C N Payne viewed as competent yet likely behind Maryland contender Senator Scott pushes pension law amendment though passage this session is doubtful West Virginia postmasters named and new patents granted to West Virginians for shaft withdrawal device and lock PMID: none
A late Ac and O fast express near Ona Sanday faced disaster when block signals failed and two large boulders blocked the track. The Ona operator quickly corrected the signal, enabling the engineer to stop before collision.
Every article bought for holiday trade including chinaware pictures bronze figures mirrors frames will be closed this week at 25 to 60 percent reductions Cost is not a factor in selling this line now Big reductions apply to ladies suits cloaks furs and other items Pedigo 825 327 Prince ton ave 12 80 21
A 1908 greeting from N Y Jewelry House thanks customers for liberal patronage and promises quality and fair prices in the coming year. The brief note extends best wishes for a prosperous season.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Elkins urging 50 new battleships and four or five more during the present session as part of a broader Navy expansion tied to the Venezuelan situation. He warns against complacency about potential European war and stresses preparedness against aggressive powers like Germany.
The seven week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo R Buckland died at Mrs Ritters Graham home Sunday morning. The baby had been ill but not seriously until Saturday night. Buckland, an express messenger on Nos 2 and 11, returned from Bluefield shortly before the death. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with Rev C Cassell conducting.
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