Speculation on Gubernatorial Candidate Amid State Legislation
At Charleston on February 4 speculation swirls over abolishing free railroad passes for state officials and salary bills ban on passes. Regents meetings show influence from May and Rob inson, while labor bills face resistance from coal and railroad interests. The State budget trends toward trimming, with debates on arbitration eight hour work and fellow servants laws. Arnold C Scheer named as a leading potential governor candidate amid party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Inco
Senate
Augusta lobby push targets labor legislation
The article notes efforts to pressure Augusta and other lobbies to secure mutual support on labor legislation. It highlights strategic moves to gain backing from allied groups and lawmakers in pursuit of policy goals.
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Augusta
Court of Appeals session reports cases from Mercer and other counties
The court submitted cases on briefs and oral argument from Mercer county and reviewed decisions from Mercer McDowell Raleigh and Fayette counties. Matters include Phoenix Assurance Co J L Truce A M Prince vs Holston National Building and Loan Pocahontas Light and Water Co v Browning Waldron v Sperry Minnie L Phillips v Ruey Coal Jans Jackson Annie M Belcher E W Clark v County Court and a mandamus rule in Kirkpatrick v County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Phoenix Assurance Co
J. L. Truce
Mercer County
A. M. Prince
Holston National Building and Loan Association
Pocahontas Light and Water Company
Browning
J. W
California Snow Delights San Francisco Area
Unusually cold weather across California brings snow to the hills around San Francisco and along the Santa Clara valley for the first time in a decade.
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San Francisco
California
Santa Clara Valley
Death and Burial of a Little Child at Graham
The baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Ga. W. Fackler aged eleven days died at Eckman Sunday night and was brought to Graham for burial. Rev. C. W. Cassell conducted the funeral at the home and cemetery. Friends from Eckman joined the family, arriving by horse-drawn carriage from Bluefield. The Facklers, employed by Pulaski Iron Company at Eckman, receive the sympathy of Graham and Bluefield communities.
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Ga. W. Fackler
Eckman
Graham
C. W. Cassell
W. 8. Crockett
Bluefield
Mr. Fackle
Treasury report shows big January state funds balance
The January 1903 treasury statement lists receipts of 830 042 60 across State and General School funds, with disbursements totaling 162 501 90. Balances stand at 1 078 491 89 in State Fund, 853 857 35 in General School Fund, and 1 109 970 72 across School Fund Uninvested, totaling 2 542 719 89 in the treasury.
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Treasury Department of the State
General
Wrestlers Jenkins and Parr Set For Local Bout Tonight
In Hill Montreal Quebec on February 4 Tom Jenkins former middleweight champion and Jim Parr are to clash in a finish wrestling match. Both athletes are in fine shape amid a strong rivalry and an intriguing result is anticipated.
Buckeye Coal & Coke Co stockholders to meet in Roanoke
The annual meeting of the Buckeye Coal & Coke Company stock holders will be held at the office of William C. Stephenson in Roanoke Virginia on Thursday February 12 1908 at ten o clock a m to transact such business as may lawfully come before them. William C Stephenson John D Hewitt secretary 113 tdm. President. Try Old Style 3 for 5e cheroots.
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Buckeye Coal & Coke Company
William C. Stephenson
Roanoke
John D. Hewitt
Tdm
Perfection Inn and Wreck Clearing System Described
A detailed account of railroad wreck clearing crews, led by a wreck master, detailing preparations, crane use, car handling, and continuous coffee service to keep workers alert as trains are cleared and traffic restored.
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Perfection Inn. & W. Wreck Clearing System
Employment Wanted Advertisement From Bluefield Woman
A respectable young woman seeks work as waitress saleslady housekeeper or seamstress. Address 42 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield West Virginia. 2t.
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Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield
W. Va
Fresh Cut Flowers Supply Secured for Washington Florist
White's Pharmacy announces it has secured the agency for J. Louis Loose, a Washington florist, and will supply fresh cut flowers twice weekly for all purposes.
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J. Louis Loose, Florist
Washington, D. C
White's
Minister Hart Resigns for Newspaper Work in West Virginia
Washington reports United States minister to Colombia Chas B Hart resigns to return to newspaper work in West Virginia. A M Beaupre becomes minister, with Alban Snyder of Charleston appointed to fill the Beaupre vacancy.
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Washington
Chas. B. Hart
United States
Colombia
West Virginia
A. M. Beaupre
Legation
Alban ©. Snyder
Charleston
Beaupre
No good health unless the kidneys are sound
An advertisement asserts that kidney health matters for overall wellbeing. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as the remedy and notes availability from G. H. Wade with a call to attend to the kidneys promptly during summer irregularities caused by excessive drinking or overheating.
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G. H. Wade
Sheriff Lilly Urges Payment of Unpaid Tax Tickets
The sheriff appeals to residents to settle last year's and current tax tickets immediately. Prompt payment benefits both the public and the sheriff and may prevent future trouble.
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Lilly
Navy policy debate pushes for steady fleet growth
Representative Dayton presses President Roosevelt on a plan to steadily increase the US Navy. The proposal seeks four additional battleships funded annually, plus costs for crews, dry docks, and maintenance, with potential officer paths via technological school graduates.
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Washington
Dayton
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy
United States Navy
Naval War College
Dewey
Congress
Pretender to throne captured report from Fez
Paris: A Tangier dispatch states a special Fez courier brings news that the pretender to the throne has been captured.
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Paris
Tangier
Fez
Murder trial begins for William Hooper Young in New York
The February trial opens for William Hooper Young charged with the murder of Mrs Anna Pulitzer. Reports say the Mormon Church is aiding in the defense.
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New York
William Hooper Young
Anna Pulitzer
Will Have To Answer For Murder
Scituate R I Feb 4 The case of Hugh Murphy a New York pugilist charged with manslaughter in the death of Eugene Mc Carthy following a bout held about two weeks ago came up for hearing in court today. A verdict is expected to exonerate Murphy but the fatal ending of the bout will likely halt prize fighting in Rhode Island for some time.
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Scituate, R. L
Hugh Murphy
New York
Eugene McCarthy
Murphy
Rhode Island
Remarkable recovery credited to Chamberlain Pain Balm
Henderson Grimett of this place suffered partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, he was nearly cured. Other cures of partial paralysis are noted. The liniment is widely used for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold by H. N. White.
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Henderson Grimett
Chamberlain
Geo. R. McDonald
Man
Logan County
W. Va
H. N. White
Valentine Tokens Drive Valentine Day Hype In Town
As St Valentine’s Day nears youth seek tokens of affection while vendors display myriad valentines from plain to ornate. Prices tempt many with comic cards valued under thirty cents and all ages search for a fitting message or image to charm sweethearts.
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St. Valentine
Vessel Van St. Abel Wreck Reported Off Storaway
London dispatches say the sailing ship Van St. Abel captained by Quimper from Glasgow to San Francisco was wrecked off Storaway Scotland. It is believed the entire crew of thirty have perished.
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London
Dunkirk
van St. Abel
Quimper
Glasgow
San Francisco
Storaway
Scotland
Caracas Defenses Brace For Insurgent Assault
In Caracas, Feo, every man capable of bearing arms is pressed into service to defend the city as insurgents close in at the gates. Trenches are dug outside and ammunition rushed to the front while Castro remains calm and energetic awaiting the battle that will decide his fate.
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Caracas
Feo
Castro
Norton Va General Merchandise Stock For Sale
Vendor G Huettel of Norton Virginia offers a general merchandise stock for sale in Norton. Stock value about $4000 with a strong location and good trade potential in the town.
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Norteen
G. Huettel
Norton
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Health Tonic
Billousness and liver disorders at this season may be prevented by cleansing the system with DeWitts Little Early Risers. These famous little pills do not gripe. They move the bowels gently, but copiously, and by reason of the tonic properties, give tone and strength to the glands, Jno. L. Crockett.
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Jno. L. Crockett
Wiggins and Cook Firm Enters Dissolution
Dissolution notice states the partnership of J. M. Wiggins and W. W. Cook trading as Wiggins & Cook is dissolved. W. W. Cook assumes business, pays debts, collects claims, and completes contracts dated in Keystone West Virginia on January 23 1903.
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J. M. Wiggins
W. W Cook
Wiggins & Cook
W. W. Cook
End of Somebody's Neglected Little Boy
A boy about 14 was run over by a shifting engine in the railroad yard. He sustained severe head injuries and a crushed left arm, then was taken to Drs Fox and St Clair for dressing. He claimed Oakvale as home or Pocahontas and said his mother had left him to shift for himself. Efforts to identify him or locate relatives continued.
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Dra, Fox and St. Clair
Arthur Edwards
Oakvale
Pocthontas
Salyers murder case yields first degree verdict
Hobson found guilty of first degree murder in Wise County for the Salyers killing during a chicken theft plan. Co-defendants Enoch Wright and Bob Mullens aided the crime. Mullins later testified he received an eighteen year sentence in exchange. Mullins’ account supported Hobson as the shooter with a Colts .45 pistol.
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S. V. Hobson
Enoch Wright
Bob Mullens
John Salyers
Wise County
Hobson
Salyers
Mullins
Fred
Wright
Chicago Blizzard Severs City From Nation
Blizzard paralyzes Chicago cutting it off from the country as weather reports place the storm center over lower Michigan and expanding east of the Mississippi.
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New York
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Lower Michigan
Mississippi Valley
Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Endorsement Note
G. C. McClure & Son of Gallup Ky promote Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets for constipation and biliousness as safer and cheaper than strong drugs and prescription bills. They call it the most popular and satisfactory medicine they have handled and urge trials to prove its superiority.
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Ramon
G. C. McClure & Son
Gallup
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Board of Regents
State Normal Schools
Clark W. May
Ira E. Robinson
Harvey W. Harmer
White
W. L. McCowan
West Liberty
State Board of Agriculture
West Virginia Farm Review
State Reform School
Prontytown
Tax Commission
Dawson
Arnold C. Scheer
George W. Curtin
Charles P. Dorr
Freer
Stark Baker
Clark May
Charles Swisher
Charles Teeters
Philippi
Hughes
Moody
Labor Committee
House
Wee Ee
Treasury
Hart
Tial
Fitz You
Hes
Martin Bros
State Bank Building
Princeton Ave
T.H. Mebane
Princeton Avenue
Sluefield, W. Va
F. M. Archer
Bramwell
Barney M. Cohen
Quor Pealer
Paul Jones
J. Baker's Saloon
Buefisid Avi
Jhone
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