Miles Deposition Ordered as War Department Reforms Army
Washington reports the president has documents to relieve General Nelson A. Miles from command and may court martial or transfer him. The action follows Miles's press interviews and defiance of warnings, with precedent cited from generals Scott McClellan and McDowell. Simultaneously, MIT alumni used long distance telephone to link five banquets with speeches from Roosevelt Edison and others.
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Washington
Nelson A. Miles
Mils
New York
Miles
Scott
West Point
McClellan
Gen. McDowell
Gen. Mies
Alger
Gen. Miles
Porto Rico
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Testimonial to Commodore Philip by New York societies
Sunday school groups in New York presented Commodore John W. Philip with a sword and belt in honor of his leadership before battle. Governor Roosevelt and staff attended the ceremony aboard the battleship Texas after the Santiago engagement.
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New York
John W. Philip
Txas
Santiago
Roosevelt
Wireless Telegraphy Proves Successful on English Coast
Marconi's wireless telegraph system has shown great success along the British coast with operators at South Foreland Lighthouse and Goodwin Lightship. Messages are exchanged nearly as quickly as spoken conversation, and storms do not affect the current, promising aid in shipwreck rescues.
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South Foreland
Change of Penitentiaries for District Convicts to Moundsville
District of Columbia convicts will be sent to Moundsville West Virginia for imprisonment. Attorney General Griggs notified District Attorney Davis that DC prisoners sentenced to penitent iaries go to that institution. On October 7 the confinement location for DC convicts shifted from Trenton New Jersey to Columbus Ohio.
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District of Columbia
Moundaville
Washington, D.C
Davis
Griggs
Pers Ns
Moundsville
W. Va
Trenton
N. J
Columbus
Ohio
One Minute Cough Cure Advertised For La Grippe
An old advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a relief for La Grippe. The notice urges precautions against the epidemic and claims quick, pleasant relief, with endorsements from A J Shepherd and Mr White. It mentions Ww Hicks & Co in La Grippe promotional context and Elden Missouri publication details.
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A J. Shepherd
Agriculural Journal, and Advertiser
Elden, Mo
Hr. White
Tenpin Alley Advert for Higginbotham Avenue
An owner named Joskru Johnson invites Black residents to patronize his tenpin alley on Higginbotham Avenue. He states he is employed by Thomas Mills and claims no other local resort exists in the area. He signs as 232 Joskru Johnson.
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Thomas Mills
Higginbotham Avenus
Joskru Johnson
Notice of Business Sale and Collections
Notice states the business was sold to W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co and that all accounts due by February 20 will be collected by J. M. Anderson or attorney. Also mentions lost flat key, sale-at-cost offer, stock plans for hardware and stoves, and an advertisement for Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure by UH. N. White.
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W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co
J. M. Anderson
W.P. Hawrery & Co
Wm. Hicks & Co
N. White
Indians on the Warpath in Alaska Fight Kills and Wounds
Vancouver reported that in Alaska a clash left four Indians dead and several wounded along with four wounded American deputy marshals. A vigilance committee captured suspects, but tensions rose as drunken Indians threatened further violence and an ensuing night ambush.
Cren Shaw's Offers Deep Discounts on Dry Goods
Store advertises low prices on dry goods shoes hats clothing for men and boys. Promotes sale through February 15th at 121 W Crenshaw with emphasis on aggressive pricing and limited time availability.
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W.R. Crenshaw
Creditors urged to settle overdue accounts
All parties indebted to me are respectfully urged to come forward and settle. I am glad to credit my friends and hope our friendly business relations will be continued by the prompt settlement of overdue accounts. Mrs G. B. Stevenson. I have desirable residence lots for sale in any part of the city. Strader announces at 26 end of Gro 8.
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Eod
Gro
Strader
Jackson Square Cigar Sold In Bluefield At Cost
Hicks and Co promote Jackson Square cigars made in Cuba as a long filler imported option. Available at multiple Bluefield retailers including H N White L J Fristoe P J Kelley J L Crockett Mrs B Geiling G H Wade H Rees O W Hurat Co Bland St Grocery McCulloch Bros A J Samuel M B Smith Davis Ould E Bond Payne Trent and Fiat Tor Grocery Co sole agents.
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Bluefield
Jackson Square
Cuba
H. N. White
L. J. Fristoe
P. J. Kelley
J. L. Crockett
Bland St. Grocery Co
McCulloch
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for La Grippe
Thomas Whitfield & Co emphasizes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe. It promises prompt relief and counters pneumonia risk. Available at Hl. N. White's Drug Stores.
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Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabashaw , Corner
Jackson Sr
Chicago
Hl. N. White
Chance of a lifetime sale by Wm. Hicks & Co
Wm Hicks & Co advertise a quick sale at cost for the Teelemanan mailing list and urge immediate action. They also promote DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for liver and digestion and note desirable city residence lots for sale with payment options.
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Wm. Hicks & Co
A Frightful Blunder Burn and Bruise Remedy Ad
Buckien's Arnica Salve touted as the best in the world for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns and skin eruptions. Claims quick pain relief, healing and a guarantee for 25 cents a box sold at all drug stores.
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Buckien
West Virginia Senate Contested Seat and Legal Questions
Discussion centers on whether West Virginia Senator-elect N B Scott was validly chosen. Arguments cite constitutional bans on holding conflicting offices and the senate's role as judge of elections, with Pierson and Getzendanner’s army service scrutinized. McGraw plans to present the case to the U S Senate, arguing Scott lacks a majority of 97 votes.
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Miller
West Virginia
Mr. Scott
United Stae Senate
N. B. Scott
United States Senate
Pierson and
Getzendanner
Scott
Army
Pierson
United States
Senate
Pierson and Getzendanner
State Senate
Senate of the
Legislature Debates Money Audit and Committee Split
Charleston February 83 The Senate discusses the 1897 military claims audit with party split on committee makeup. Debate centers on Republican and Democrat control and a conference committee. Other bills advance on roads dairy food immigration education and university law, while several measures face unfavorable reports.
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Charleston
Senate
House
Committee On
Committee On Immigration and Agriculture
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatic Cure
Advert describes rheumatism caused by acid in the blood and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla neutralizes it. Also promotes Hood's Pills for nausea headache biliousness and indigestion with a 25 cent price. Thousands claim cure of rheumatism by the remedy.
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Hood
Louisville Coal and Coke Company Stockholders Meeting
The stockholders annual meeting will be held at the office of Jones Watts & Co Law Building in Louisville on February 14 at 10 o'clock. Secretary Jarmus ColLine 1-w Bt.
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Louisville Coal and Coke Company
Jones, Watts & Co . Law Building
Sm. Jarmus ColLine
Pocahontas Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The regular annual meeting of the Pocahontas Company stockholders will be held at the Masonic Hall Bramwell West Virginia on Tuesday February 14 1899 at 10 oclock a m to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. Pride GoopwiLt 1312w secretary.
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Pocahontas Company
Masonic Hall
Bramwell
W. Va
Pride GoopwiLt
LaGrippe Suffering Recalled By Florida Editor Family
Mr 8 A Fackler editor of the Micanopy Hustler in Florida and his wife and children suffered from LaGrippe. They found relief with One Minute Cough Cure which helped thousands. The ad touts rapid action and no after effects from the remedy.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Thomas A. Edison
Quincey
Walcott
Massachusetts
Philip
Gallast
London
Marconi
Goodwin Lightship
Hicks & Co
Alaska
Vancouver
B. C
India
Juneau
McGuire
Cren
G. B. Stevensor
Wao
Fiat Tor Grocery Co
LA Grippe
Will
Fetzendamer
Spain
Piereon
Getzendan
McGraw
Faulkner
Judiciary Committee
Elections Committee
Kenna
Mr. McGraw
Fast
Ashby
Supreme Court of Appeals
Yvo
University
Justices of the Peace
Committee On Education
Stockholders Meeting
Cara Ie
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