Army reorganization bill prompts West Virginia appointments
Washington February 5 The War Department directed officers in the Philippines and other fronts to forward officer records for regular army appointments. West Virginia earns a quota and Senator Scott supplies the list of state officers abroad. merit governs commissions and top ranks favored. House passage faces objections over public building appropriations as reform continues. Senator Scott also seeks Chaplaincy for C H Payne in a colored regiment. approval believed likely.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
Philippines
West Virginia
Scott
Pull
Committee On
Wheeling
Bluefield
C. H Payne
Rumors On River and Harbor Bill Loom Over Congress
Washington dispatch notes fear the river and harbor bill may fail and be delayed to the next session to allow recasting. Aldrich is seen as the main broker keeping the plan on track, while parcels post proposals face opposition from express firms and concern for small western and midwestern merchants.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Committee On Commerce
Ming
United States
West
Governor Elect White Inauguration Planned In Charleston
Elaborate preparations are under way for the inauguration of Governor elect White and state officers. A large general committee and a separate finance group oversee invitations decor music floor management and refreshments for the event. The social season includes receptions and a legislative ball on the near date.
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Charleston
Elect White
G. W. Atkinson
W. M. Q., Dawson
E. W. Staunton
C. B. Kefauver
E. J. Bogg
J. K. Hall
D. Elliott
E. Radisell
J. E. Dana
E. D. Gross
Kerr Father of George Kerr Dies in Grief Over Case
Paterson New Jersey February 5 Hugh Kerr father of George Kerr one of the convicted Bosschieter murderers is dead Grief over his son's predicament is believed to have caused the fatal illness and death in the town.
Professor Eldridge Dead in New Haven
Prof Edward Eldredge of Salisbury, a noted philologist and sixty year Yale professor of Arabic and Sanskrit, died today in New Haven on February 5.
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New Haven
Edward Eldredge
Salisbury
America
Yale College
Addison Carmack Dies in New York
Addison Carmack a noted opera tenor known as the great bear Stuck died in New York on February 5. The obituary notes his career on stage and his contributions to American opera.
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New York
Addison Carmack
For a Cold in the Head Laxative Bomo Quinine Tablets
Product listing notes Bomo Quinive tablets as a laxative advertised for cold symptoms. Packaging emphasizes relief of congestion and upset stomach with quinine-based formula.
Desperate Stand Against Arrest in Mountain Murder Case
Lexington reports federal and state authorities plan to mobilize troops to hunt and capture Berry Howard and John Powers, accused of killing Governor Gebel. The pair are hidden with armed allies in the mountains. officials warn bloodshed may occur, with militia led by Maj. J Embry Allen and Captains Calhoun and Longmire.
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Lexington
Berry Howard
John Powers
Gebel
Howard
Bell County
Powers
Harlan
Roger D. Williams
Collie
Taylorence
Frank‘ort
Kis
J. Embry Allen
Calhoun
Longmire
Manchester
Clay County
Ron Pro
Mob
Hotel Exposition fire in Binghamton claims two lives
The Exposition Hotel in Binghamton New York burned at 5 30 this morning. Two bodies were recovered from the ruins and many more were injured. The dead are Harry D Severson and Sidney Holland. Jockey Thomas Scott suffered a fractured skull and severe burns and died. Dora Darrow and Joseph Regan were among the seriously injured.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Exposition Hotel
Harry D. Severson
Sidney Holland
Dora Darrow
Joseph Regan
Thomas Scott
Edward VII Facing Imminent Death Warned by Specialist
A London Journal Special reports King Edward VII is doomed to die of cancer of the throat. A leading specialist declares his days are numbered and in danger.
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New York
London
Edward VII
Carrie Nation Demolishes Saloon in Topeka Shootout
Mrs Nation moved against a city saloon in Topeka Kansas at 6 this morning. Her party faced gunfire but no injuries occurred. Nation was placed under arrest following the incident.
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Topeka
Kans
Carrie Nation
Queen's Will Reveals Royal Bequests in Will
London February 5 the will of the late Queen is made public naming King Edward VII as holder of Balmoral and Osborne House royal seats. It provides about seven hundred thousand dollars to the Duke of Connaught Princess Christian Princess Louise and Princess Beatrice. The exact figure of her personal estate is not disclosed but said to be large.
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London
Edward VII
Balmoral
Osborne House
Duke of Convnaught
Princesses Christiani
Princess Louise
Beatrice
Norfolk and Western Reports Large 1900 Surplus and Revenue Rise
The Norfolk and Western Railroad shows a 1900 fiscal year surplus of 2,478,564 after preferred dividends, with six month income of 2,224,672 and net 1,314,544. The gain reflects heavy equipment spending, maintenance costs, and improved traffic, suggesting over 5 percent earnings on common shares for the year with strong treasury resources. Rates on Pocahontas coal rose to 1.15 per cwt, marking favorable conditions driving the result.
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Norfolk and Western
Treasury
Norfolk & Western
Kloss
Pocahontas
Notice for Mailbox Custodianship Transfer
Hearing of mailbox custody change announced by J.D. Shott who has received the agency for the mailboxes in Benelu. Stakeholders urged to contact Shott to confirm ownership and delivery responsibilities.
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J.D. Shott
Toy
B.uenelu
Coal Ad Advance Impacts Markets Since July
A fragment notes a large shipment of soft coal and claims a 224 gents advance by an ad campaign influenced prices and merchant activity since last July. The text hints at material effects on markets but lacks complete details.
Norfolk and Western Company December 1900 earnings report
Comparative statement shows total earnings 1 365 920 09 with a rise of 132 082 87 alongside total expenses 764 471 32 up 132 182 87. Net earnings stand at 601 96 074 20 and railway expenses rise. surplus reaches 415 586 64 with an increase of 100 691 47.
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Norfolk and Western Company
Personal News From Bluefield Area Visitors and Arrivals
C A Clark arrives from Hinton and G W Litz from P yesterday. George W St C and John Martin of Radford visit Bluefield while Harper of Kenova stops in. Capt Robert Crockett of Wytheville and Congressman Johnston arrive from Washington. J B Ford returns from Lynchburg. Edwin Mann leaves for New York City. Mrs Preston of Salem arrives due to her son in law George Dearing. Mrs I S Wilkes and children join in Bluefield as Mr Wilkes starts with the electric light company.
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C. A. Clark
Hinton
G. W. Litz
George W. St
Washington
Beckett
Harper’s Ferry
James 8
Browning
Pocahontas
Edwin Mann
New York City
J. B. Ford
Lynchburg
WJ. Updyke
Glade Spring
Vaes
J.J. McAnany
Norfolk and Western
Kenova
Preston
Salem
George Dearing
Wilkes
Electric Light Company
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Offered
An old advertisement invites readers to cut out and redeem at H. N White's drug store for a free sample of Coamberisin's Stomach and Liver Tablet 8, promoted as the best physic and claimed to cure disorders of the stomach and bilious headaches.
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H. N White
Distillery Direct Sale Promises Best Prices
Advertisement notes no drinking but urges purchase of goods from Win via agent for A Gugenheimer Dis. Uillug Go. All goods bought direct from the distillery and retailed as whole with stated sale prices.
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Uhoker
Glorious Cure Claim From Electric Bitters
Dr D K Cargile reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula and years of ulcers and sores on head and face. He claims thousands use Electric Bitters as a remedy for eczema rheumatism boils and skin issues. The advertisement touts liver kidney digestion strengthening effects and lists price under Druggist Kehl.
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D. K. Cargile
Xeelle T
Aioe
Druy Keel
Unere Claims Cure for Child Deaths From Croup and Lung Troubles
Fragmented text discusses a remedy claimed to save children from croup and lung diseases. It mentions a promised quick relief product and a man named in the damaged OCR, but key details are unclear. The report appears to be an advertisement-like snippet from a historical page.
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Ornni
Side-Lights on Legislature CrimCosts Measure Amended
Charleston February 5 The governor signed the Laughlin library bill aiding the Wheel ing public library with provisions enabling a donation to meet costs The legislature considers House bill 135 on criminal costs by counties not state funding amending it to avoid prohibitive licenses. Other bills advance including anti slot machine and rights of married women and Kanawha reassessment measure.
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Charleston
Laughlin
Wheeling Public
Andrew Carnegie
Senate
Conger Secures Prompt Action on Ament Release
Pekin February 5 Minister Conger moves quickly to free American Minister Ament captured by French and German troops. French and German ministers report investigations and claim he is held only as a witness.
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Conger
Pekin
Ament
Mrs Platt Ill at Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York
Reports from the Fifth Avenue Hotel say Mrs Platt wife of Senator T C Platt is seriously ill with a worsening sickness. Death may be expected tonight.
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