Division of West Virginia into two federal districts advances
Washington reports a House favorables for the bill to split West Virginia into two judicial districts. Backed by the state delegation and the State Bar Association, the measure cites rising case dockets and geographic hurdles from Martinsburg to Charleston to justify a second district.
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Robbery In Roanoke. Keller Drugged By Supposed Friends
E C Keller, a Bluefield native employed by the Norfolk and Western railroad, drew $140 at a Roanoke bank and later was robbed of $120 by two former railroad men, Sam Whittaker and Will Myrtle. Police recovered $60, and Whittaker and Myrtle were jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing. Keller suspects drugging during his city travels and remembers little of the incident. Lucy Herbert’s Ernest Avenue home is noted in the investigation.
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Doorkeeper humor tale from a West Virginia representative card
A New York Sun story recalls a Washington incident where a House doorkeeper was handed a card by a man who mentioned a West Virginia representative. The tale is noted for its humor but is said to lack a key truth.
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Hugh Ike 8100 Doorkeeper and a Cryptic Card
Glancing at the game the doorkeeper replied he did not know who Ike showed. The knight of the blue pen asked to send the card to Congressman So and So, and it was sent without comment.
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Household Gods and Dr King's New Discovery Claim Cure
An advertisement extols Dr King's New Discovery as the modern household god for consumption coughs colds and throat chest and lung ailments. It promises a quarter century of use a guarantee to cure or money back and offers free trials at HN White's Drug Store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00. It also notes a phone line for orders and mentions L Lazarus & Co.
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Fair dealing at Mrs Stevenson’s Bisod Street store
Longstanding customer trust highlighted by Mrs Stevenson who runs a store on Bisod Street offering reliable representations and a history of fair dealing in handling custom purchases for many years.
City Notices and Local Arrivals Highlight May Briefs
W Straley Jr returns from service and W G L McKenzie visits town yesterday. W OD Tyler comes from Bramwell, Dr C A Johnston of McDowell is in the city, A W Reynolds arrives from Princeton, Dr Barbour departs on No 8 to Bramwell.
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Happenings of a Day in Bluefield and Vicinity
A bustling Bluefield area round up with visits from notable residents and officials. Governor Osborne and local dignitaries traverse Meadville and Bramwell while church services, meetings, and social events punctuate daily life.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Aided Recovery From Severe Weakness
In a Mesic North Carolina testimonial A Morris describes extreme weakness, loss of appetite, and asthma relief after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He credits improved appetite, strength, and ability to work to the remedy. The ad promotes Hood's Pills as the best family laxative and liver medicine.
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Coal consignment to be sold on Monday by J C Darst
J C Darst & Company will receive a coal consignment on Monday. Parties with proper credit may buy on the usual terms from 3 Rodgers street.
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Boxed Cascarets Marketed as Finest Liver Regulator
A promotional line touts a 10c box of Cascarets as the finest liver regulator ever made, advertising its health benefits and value. The claim targets consumers seeking digestive support and general wellness through a popular brand.
Five Firemen Die in Upholstery Warehouse Fire
Boston authorities report six firemen killed when a warehouse owned by C. W. Bent & Co. collapsed into a furnace after a 4 AM blaze. Chief Egan and five others were rescued with severe burns and injuries. six names are listed as the dead including Captain Vickery and Lieutenant Gootwald.
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Immigration bill restricts exclusion to incapacity
Representative Corliss of Michigan prepares a substitute to the Lodge immigration bill. The measure provides exclusion only in cases of mental or physical incapacity and was added to legislation passed by the last Congress and vetoed. Washington, February 5.
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Corliss
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Looks Bad for Martin in Wilkes Barre Trial
The Commonwealth continues to pile up evidence against Sheriff Martin and his deputies in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. The crowded courtroom shows deputies losing their bravado as the trial turns.
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Joseph P Smith Director Dies in Miami Telegram
Washington February 5 The State Department received a telegram announcing the death of Joseph P Smith a director in the Bureau of American Republics in Miami Florida at 4 40 this morning.
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Klondike Adventurers Sail For Golden Yukon
The steamer Queen carried one thousand passengers thirteen hundred tons of freight two hundred dogs thirty horses and other supplies from Tacoma to Alaska yesterday evening.
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Eight Hour Bill Favored by House Labor Committee
The House Committee on Labor reported favorably the eight hour bill today in Washington. Introduced last week the measure is expected to pass the House next week.
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Rumor of Salisbury Resignation Roils Political Clubs
London February 5 a revived rumor of Lord Salisbury resignation spreads through political clubs shaping gossip in inner circles.
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New Bedford Labor Strife Nears Crisis this Monday
New Bedford Massachusetts February 5 The strike situation is described as approaching a crisis with fears that some starving operatives may give in by Monday as tensions over wages and conditions persist.
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New Bedford
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Lost Keys on Bland Street with Reward Offered
A set of keys, including three or four small and one large, was lost on Bland Street. If found, please leave them at this office for a reward of 20K.
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