West Virginia First Lynching in Five Years Shocks Governor
Charleston reports the Bramwell lynching of a Black man as West Virginia’s first in years. Governor Atkinson condemns the act while noting the killer’s guilt and the need for lawful sentences. He recalls Campbell’s Creek lynchings and urges courts to prosecute gun carriers.
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Hines
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Io Kanawha
Retep
Diwaui
West Virginia river projects gain backing in Congress
Congressman C P Dorr leads efforts to improve West Virginia rivers for coal transport. The push aims to remove tolls on the Monongahela and extend slackwater projects to the Coal and Kanawha rivers, with surveys ordered and funds sought to build locks and dams.
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Elk River
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Gloversville Hotel Fire Victims and Other News
Bodies of six Gloversville hotel fire victims were recovered from ruins. A Philadelphia resident died in her room at 2716 Richmond St. In Philadelphia, Wanamaker endorsed for Pennsylvania governor by Republicans. White House reception for President Dole drew 2000 guests. Sheriff Martin trial proceeds in Wilkes Barre with 150 witnesses planned.
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John Wanamaker
Ennsylvania
White House
Dole
Martin
Wilkes-Barre
Nun Niles From Poison
Montreal reports the death of Sister Ste Brigite at Arseline Convent in Three Rivers from a drug error. A convent physician sent two prescriptions to the convent pharmacy. both were filled with the deadly sulphate of atropynic acid due to an unexplained error.
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Arseline
Three Rivers
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Healing Testimonial Claim
A reader from Wadesville Virginia reports rheumatic back and shoulder pain headache and fatigue improving after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. They claim seven bottles resolved the symptoms and that the medicine clears headaches rheums and tiredness.
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Wadesville
Haven't Paid Their Taxes Town at Montgomery Faces Vacant Officials
Montgomery West Virginia February 3 The city council debated the validity of newly elected officials and whether they could serve. The old council may still run fiscal affairs if quo warranto actions are not filed. Only three old officers reportedly paid taxes, risking a town with no officials. The salary of the town marshal was abolished and lamplighter pay cut from twelve to ten dollars monthly.
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W. Va
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J. L. Rigg
G. W. Champ
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Champ
Brannagan
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Winter Toll: Thousands of Sheep Die in Wyoming Hard Freeze
Cheyenne Wyoming February 3 Thousands of sheep perished from cold and starvation across Western Wyoming after a sixty day deep freeze. Carbon county reports 500 000 sheep with expected losses near 25 percent. Cattle losses are expected to be lighter as owners had prepared stock feeding.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Carbon County
Ancient Penates to Dr King's Discovery Blend
Ancient Greeks venerated Penates as family gods. Advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs colds and throat chest and lung ailments. Claims 25 years of use with money back guarantee. Free trials at H N White's Drug Store. Includes wine orders and Cas carb candy cathartic.
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Theousehold
Dr. King
H N. White
British Backdown on Ta-Lien-Wan Report Sparks Outcry
London newspapers attack a supposed British concession on Ta-Lien-Wan port opening. Officials deny all communications and insist talks were confidential. Liberals denounce retreat to Russia while Conservatives and press urge firm stance with US and Japan backing.
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Ta-Lien-Wan
Ta- Lien-Wan
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Japan
Russia
Times
War in Cuba Advances: Insurgents Seize Artemisa Town
In Havana on February 3, Spanish operations slow as insurgents gain ground. Artemisa in Pinar del Rio saw looting by rebels who killed a governor emissary, while a renewed assault Monday night was repelled with two fatalities.
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Pinar del Rio
Jose Mencez Dias
Perico Diaz
Aid Delivered to Reconcentrados in Havana Area
On Sunday February 3, about 82,800 rations were distributed to 7511 reconcentrados in Havana and Guanabacoa. There are roughly 15,000 reconcentrados in Havana and surrounding areas.
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Guanabacoa
Guanabacos
J C Darst and Co Reenter Coal Business in Bla sfield
J C Darst and Co announces return to coal business. They state they are not part of any combination and invite parties with proper credit to purchase on the usual terms. Correspondence or visit to 80 Rogers Street Blosfeld West Virginia for details.
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J.C. Danet &Co
Rogers Street
Blosfeld
W. Va
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