Gage Urges Currency Reform in Forthright Treasury Vision
Lyman J. Gage new secretary of the treasury outlines reforms to retire greenbacks, sell silver under the Sherman act, and redeem notes. He proposes a broader elastic bank note system redeemable in gold and criticizes silver certificates as risky. He favors a national commission to illuminate finance issues and warns reform will be slow but inevitable.
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Carcado
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
Treasury
National Bank Act
National Commission
Mrs Carew Sentenced in Yokohama Arsenic Case
Mrs Carew is found guilty of causing the death of her husband Walter Raymond Hallowell Carew secretary of the Yokohama United Cly by arsenic and sentenced to death. The jury deliberated half an hour. The British minister will review the sentence. The nursery governess Mary Jacobs had charges dropped. The trial drew social prominence and echoed the Maybrick case. The court convened twenty one sessions.
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Yokonoma
Carew
Walter Raymond Hallowell Carew
Yokohama United Cly
Mary Jacobs
Maybrick
Florence Maybrick
England
Fargo Hunt Ends as Farmer Reunites With Daughter
N D Feb 2. William Settle, a farmer, finds his daughter after an eighteen month search. She was sent to Eau Claire after a Wisconsin affair, gave birth on a depot, signed a flimsy disclaimer, then was taken to North Dakota. Arrests for bastardy occurred before his discovery via a photo mailed from Casselton. She now works as a domestic and leads a respectable life.
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Fanco
N. D
Wm. Settle
Eau Claire
North Dakota
Casselton
Fargo
Coal Veins Found in Black Creek Area Near Conyngham Valley
Hazeton Pa Feb 2 Two coal veins discovered on Black Creek near Conyngham Valley where prospectors worked. Farmers undecided on leases. Effort to interest A T Vanwiele, a leading operator in the region, in developing the new tract.
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Hazeton
Black Creek
Conyngham Valley
A. T. Vanwiele
Capture of George Taylor Ends Missouri Meeks Family Murders
George Taylor, suspected killer in the Meeks family massacre of May 11, 1894, was captured in Hanford California. His brother Bill Taylor had already been hanged after a prior escape and trial. The Meeks family, including two young daughters and a baby, were killed on a rural Sulivan County road. Nellie Meeks survived.
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Kansas City
George Taylor
Hanford
Cal
Missouri
Taylor
Meeks
Bill
Carrollton
George
Gus Meeks
Sulivan County
Taylors
Kalamazoo High School Fire Destroys Building
The Kalamazoo high school building was destroyed by fire at 6 oclock this morning. The blaze was caused by furnace gas explosion, with losses estimated at 40000 dollars and insured for 12000.
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KaLamMazoo
Mich
Kalamazoo High
Will Gerrymander All of Them Made Republican
The article examines how a new city charter will extend the current council’s term and limit funding, while detailing ward representation. It warns about potential gerrymandering to create uniformly Republican wards, mirroring partisan districting practices.
Blue Field to Field a Strong Homegrown Baseball Team
A local club plans a fully homegrown baseball squad, relying on city players rather than imports. James E. Ripley will hold third base, Harry Cooper at shortstop, Lave Oakley at second, F R Wadleigh at first, Will Lang as catcher, Bob Thomas in left, Doc Dickie in center, and George Frazell as pitcher. Other promising talent is expected to develop before opening day.
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Bob Thomas
Petersburg
Doc’ Dickie
Wilson Accepts Agriculture Portfolio in McKinley Cabinet
Des Moines reports that J. 8. Wilson arrived from Canton after conferring with President elect McKinley. He announced by long distance telephone that he has accepted the portfolio of agriculture in McKinley’s forthcoming administration.
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Des Moines
Wilson
Canton
McKinley
Infant found dead in Wade’s drug store basement
Parkersburg West Virginia February 2 a full developed infant was found in a barrel of alcohol in the basement of C 4 Wade's drug store by workers cleaning the place The discovery caused a sensation and the mystery of how the infant came to be there remains unsolved Druggist Wade cannot explain the finding and a thorough investigation is planned The incident is believed to involve a physician The case will be thoroughly investigated
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Parkensparc
W. Va
Wade
Death shift ends in tragedy at Grace Clark home
James Schellhammer age 19 shot Grace Clark at her Appollo area home near Pittsburg after a quarrel and then fatally wounded himself. Grace Clark died instantly while Schellhammer, unconscious, is not expected to survive. Both families are prominent farmers in the district.
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Pittspura
James Shelhammer
Grace Clark
Appollo
Pittsburg
Schellhammer
Clark Farm
Jacob Clark
Tragic Drowning Near Ridley Creek In Cursier Pa
Frank Bowen aged 14 of Green and Caldwell Streets attempted to rescue a dog that fell into a ditch by Ridley Creek and drowned before help arrived. The note also mentions Byron Every of Woodstock Mich who suffered rheumatism and found relief after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. White & Moore sell 25 and 50 cent sizes. Also advertisement for Laxative Brome Tablets with druggist refund if not cured.
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Cursier
Frank Bowen
Green and
Caldwell Streets
Ridley Creek
Byron Every
Woodstock
Mich
Chamberlain
White & Moore
Ramsey Street Vacancy Notice Expected February First
On Ramsey street the property will be vacated February 1st. A good renter is desired. Contact W.C. Easiey at 127-tf for details.
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Ramsey Street
W.C. Easiey
Smith Premier Typewriter Sale On Easy Monthly Payments
Theron Tanner, agent in Bluefield West Virginia, promotes Smith-Premier typewriters with easy monthly payments. This notice highlights purchase terms and local sales contact.
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Smith
Theron Tanner
Bluefield
W. Va
Local Bank Teller Confesses to Defalcation in Parkersburg
Lee B. McFarland, teller at Second National Bank Parkersburg, is short 48000 dollars in his account. The shortage was found by two clerks on Saturday after his promotion to assistant cashier. He confesses the loss came from speculation. The shortfall was later made good and minimal public excitement noted.
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Lima
N. Y
Genessee Wesleyan Seminary
T. W. Robbins
Penville
W. M. Pierce
Frank Purly
Geneva
Parkersburg
W. Va
Lee B. McFarland
Second National Bank
McFarland
Man Dies After Wounding Incident Along Hudson River
George Claus a 26 year old Brooklyn mason walked along the Hudson River Railroad after a personal crisis wound and collapsed dead at Spuyten Duyvil. The local page notes an advertisement for T B Drinkerd opening a first class grocery store on Bland street with groceries shoes and notions. Open today.
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New York
George Claus
Hudson River
Spuyten Duyvil
Close
Brooklyn
T. B. Drinkerd
Bland Street
Notice to Settle Debts of F A Williamson
All accounts and notes due to F A Williamson have been turned over for collection. All parties knowing themselves indebted must settle immediately. No indulgence will be given. Boocess Darst BooceEss.
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F. A. Williamson
Williamson
To Care Geld 10 on Take Laxative Bromo Tablets
An old patent medicine claim promises cure for a range of ailments for 25 cents. The ad touts laxative Bromo tablets as a general remedy and hints at a “care geld” offer for quick relief.
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Questioned After Sale
The Pocahontas Smokeless coal, furnished by the Pocahontas Coke and Coal Company of Bluefield West Virginia and mined in the Pocahontas Flat-Top district, was sold by Castner and Curran as Pocahontas coal before November 1 this year. If it was Pocahontas coal then what is it now. T. H. Becker, Office Princeton Avenue, one door east People's Bank.
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Pocahontas Coke and Coal Company
Bluefield
W. Va
Pocahontas Flat-Top
Castner & Curran
Pocahontas Coal
T. H. Becker
Princeton Avenue
People’s Bank
Paper Delivery Service Notice
If the carriers do not deliver your paper promptly and regularly advise us at once. We will attend to it to your satisfaction.
Marriage of Frank L. Bonsack in Roanoke
Frank L. Bonsack a noted figure at Bluefield machine works wed on a Saturday evening in January at the Methodist church on Jefferson Street Roanoke Virginia. He returned home alone with no bride. The TreLeerapn sends congratulations and best wishes for the couple. An endorsement from Gro E Wolffr Clerk of the Circuit Court Fernandina Florida praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup and colds in children. Sold by White Moore.
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Frank L. Bonsack
The
Bluefield Machine Works
Methodist Church
Jefferson Street
Roanoke
Bonsack
TreLeerapn
Chamberlain
Gro, E
Wolfrfr
Circuit Court
Fernandina
Kia
White & Moore
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Warns Buyers
Don’t be misled by sellers other than J C Darst & Company about Pocahontas Smokeless Coal. The coal is mined in the Flat-Top Coal Field by Castner Curran and sold in Bluefield by local agents J C Darst & Co from their West End yard and Up town office with White & Moore. Other sellers are making false representations.
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J. C. Darst & Company
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Messrs
J. C. Darat & Co
West End
Uptown
White & Moore
J.C. Darst & Co
Mrs Stephenson Offers Trimmed Hats in Elegant Styles
A local note of hats offered by Mrs Stephenson highlights refined trims and fashionable shapes. The piece praises the hats as lovely and the latest style, inviting interest from stylish women seeking affordable elegance.
Wanted A position as bookkeeper for mine enterprises
A notice seeks a position as bookkeeper or in any business capacity tied to mines or other enterprises. Promoter offers best references as to ability. Address E A McMahon Lynchburg Virginia.
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E. A McMahon
Lynchburg, Va
Syndicate Ad Promises Free Samples and Cash Incentives
A fragment advertises brokers seeking pushers for factories and lines selling to same buyers with free samples and cash coins. It mentions a syndicate, a post office 1871, and a New Store. The notice also offers three pool tables for sale by Tompkins & Bros at 120 Pocahontas, Va.
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P. O
Pocahontas, Va
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Nellie
Mountain Home
Ark
Der
the News
Telegraph
Washington
Senate
Martin A. Knapp
F. W. Kickbush, Jr
Wisconsin
Stettin
Germany
Emon
Iowa
Bradley
Rockrorp
Alva Ames
Ames
Winston
N. C
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Roaring River
Wilkesboro Road
Stone Mountain
G. W. Hinshaw
Charter Two Council
James E. Ripley
Harry Cooper
Lave Oakley
F.R. Wadleigh
Will Lang
Newbern
George Frazell
Cooper
Secretary of Agriculture
Short
Tubb
Sam
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