Labor organizers to push West Virginia coal campaign
John Nugent of the United Mine Workers reports multiple organizers in the Flat Top field but no public meetings due to bad weather. He says efforts will strengthen the Mine Workers' organization statewide and that President Mitchell will personally join the campaign, visiting in March to assess conditions.
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John Nugent
United Mine Worker
Indianapolis
Daily Telegraph
Mine Workers
West Virginia
Mitchell
Bounties for Ex Slaves Proposed in Senate Bill
Senator Hanna introduces a bill granting pensions and bounties to ex slaves freed by Lincoln. It sets age based payments from 8 to 15 dollars monthly and one hundred to eight hundred dollar bounties with care allowances for relatives. President Mitchell of the national industrial council says petitioners cannot be charged any money to aid the bill.
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Hanna
Lincoln
Mitchell
National Industrial Council
No good health unless the kidneys are sound Foley Kidney Cure
Advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure to restore kidney health after summer irregularities from drinking or overheating. Promotes immediate use and notes availability from G. H. Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Fees and salaries stir state office funds in Charleston
Charleston reports a surge of sentiment as lawmakers debate abolishing secretary of state and auditor fees turning all fee money into the treasury with annual statements due every 80 days. The secretary of state's charter attorney fees, estimated at 26 000 dollars, plus other office fees and a top salary, are noted as surpassing presidential pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Secretary of State
Dawson
United States
William Chilton
W. A. Obley
Compulsory Education Bill Advances In Charleston
The compulsory education measure affecting the entire state moves toward enactment after passage to engrossment and third reading in both houses. Proponents defend the bill as humane, while opponents sought riders. an amendment requires attendance officers be representative citizens with children old enough to attend school, and local option remains on the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kidd
Snyder
Robinson
House
Ex Senator Dawes Dead in Pittsfield Mass
United States Senator Henry Laurens Dawes died this morning at his home in Pittsfield Massachusetts. A notice seeks a settled man with store and commissary experience for a position, with Reynolds Morris of Bluefield West Virginia providing contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
United States
Henry Laurens Dawes
Reynolds & Morris
Bluefield
W. Va
West Virginia Dispensary Bill Sparks Senate Action
Charleston reports a planned West Virginia dispensary bill modeled on South Carolina’s law. Senators expect a fierce fight with liquor interests and temperance groups vying for position as a rider to Swisher’s pure food measure. The state would centralize liquor control with a warehouse system and restricted sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
South Carolina
Senate
Swisher
Temperance
Sheriff Urges Payment of Unpaid Tax Tickets
The sheriff announces a large backlog of unpaid last year and current year tax tickets and urges immediate payment to avoid trouble. The message claims paying will please both parties and spare future problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly
Dewitts Little Early Risers Promote Health In Season
Advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as preventatives for fever biliousness and liver disorders. Claims include gentle, non gripping bowel movement and tonic effects that strengthen the glands. By Jno L. Crockett.
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Jno. L. Crockett
Travel and Transit Diarrhoea Remedy Sold Here
The article urges travellers to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to combat travel related diarrhoea. Sold by H. N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s Cole
H. N White
Coal Scarcity Delays Major Transatlantic Liners
New York February 5 The American liner St Paul and the White Star liner Teutonic along with other large trans Atlantic liners could not sail yesterday and remain unable to depart today due to coal shortages. Agents cannot say when departures will resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Paul
Bread Famine Threat Looms Over New York Flour Supply
New York on February 5 reports a bread shortage risk due to Western railways failing to move flour quickly enough. Freight delays threaten city headlines as supply lines strain under logistics bottlenecks.
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New York
For Sale Two New Homes in Davidson Addition
Vacant notice for two new residences offered by Wm Hicks & Co at Bluefield West Virginia. Contact Wm Hicks & Co for details and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Addition
Wm. Hicks & Co
Bluefield
W. Va
Confessions of a Priest Praises Electric Bitters Cure
Rev Jno 8 Cox of Wake Ark claims twelve years of yellow jaundice cured after using Electric Bitters. Advertises the remedy for liver kidney trouble stomach disorder and debility with a 50 cent guarantee from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Cox
Wake, Ark
West Virginia picks Alban Snyder as secretary of the legation
Washington reports that Alban G. Snyder, a West Virginian, is appointed secretary of the legation and vice consul to succeed Mr. Bean pre. The post pays 2500 dollars yearly and Snyder’s Spanish fluency stems from time in Mexico. His father Judge Snyder served there and Snyder leaves with administration respect and confidence. He prefers journalism but accepts diplomatic duty after promotions. He plans to reside in West Virginia.
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Washington
West Virginia
Hame Chas. B. Tlatt
Colombia
Senate
Scott
Alban G. Snyder
Legation
Mexico
Judge Snyder
State Department
Hart
Wabash Foils Fairmont and Colfax Line Scheme
Fairmont on Feb 5 reports the Fairmont and Colfax Short Line was defeated after the Wabash Railroad rushed seventeen surveyors to stake and record a line into the city limits. The new company had $50,000 capital and filed a charter but lacked recorder entry when outflanked. The Wabash move ends the B and O challenge and secures a near city-limit route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Colfax
Wabash Railroad
Recorder
North Carolina and Ohio railway plans filed
Raleigh February 5. An application will be made to the legislature for a charter for the North Carolina and Ohio railway. The line would run from Norfolk north along North Carolina’s northern border through multiple counties, then across southern Virginia to the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina and Ohio Railway
Norfolk
North Carolina
Virginia
Ohio River
Miner Held for Murder in West Virginia Tragedy
Grafton coroner findings charge Grant Hertzog with the murder of John Russell in Simpson West Virginia. Both men were miners with families. after a quarrel while walking along the railroad Hertzog fired twice from a Winchester as Russell pleaded for mercy, dying from a heart wound.
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Grafton
Grant Hertzog
John Russell
Simpson
W. Va
Hertzog
Russell
Virginia and West Virginia Get Large River Improvement Funds
The civil bill authorizes extensive appropriations for river and public works in Virginia and West Virginia. Major items include 100000 for a Wheeling public building, 31250 for Huntington, and combined Ohio and Monongahela river projects totaling several hundred thousand dollars. Additional Virginia allocations cover post offices, harbors, river improvements, and fish hatchery support.
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Sandry
Wheeling
Huntington
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Monongahela River
Big Sandy
Tag
Louisa Forks
White Sulphur Springs
Prospects of Trust Bill in House Discussed
Senator Elkins who wrote the interstate commerce bill, discussed its House prospects with Representative Hepburn and Representative Littlefield. Hepburn sees possible favorable committee reporting but fears radical amendment in the House. Littlefieldawi ll no oppose the measure, says some Elkins provisions appear in his anti trust bill. A House interstate commerce committee meeting is planned this week.
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Washington
Senator Elkins
Senate
House
Representative Hepburn
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Representative Littlefield
Judiciary Committee
Hepburn
Therr
Littlefield
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Elkins
Fitz You Tid Bit Cheroots Sold By Huff Andrews Co
Huff Andrews and Thomas Co markets Fitz You and Tid-Bit vigor and Old Style eight for five cents cheroots. The company invites orders from readers.
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Huff, Andrews and Thomas Co
New County Fever Said to Be Spreading
Charleston February 5 The new county fever is spreading with talks of bills carving Kanawha Nicholas and Fayette counties with Montgomery as seat. Another plan unites Harrison Doddridge and Tyler with Salem as seat. A further combination links Preston Tucker and Pocahontas Greenbrier. The disease will run its course like measles.
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Charleston
Kanawha
Nicholas
Fayette
Montgomery
Harrison
Doddridge
Tyler
Salem
Preston
Tucker
Pocahontas
Greenbrier
Kidney Cure Advertisement Claims Public Health Benefit
An old advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Kidney Cure for all kidney and bladder diseases. It warns buyers that neglecting to use the product will result in personal blame and states it is sold by G. H. Wade druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Who Composes The United States Senate In The Congressional Directory
The directory notes most senators are lawyers with sixty one of eighty six in the profession. Delaware has none. The group averages fifty, with Pettus of Alabama at 82 as eldest and Bailey of Texas at 40 as youngest. Veterans, education levels, and scattered foreign birthplaces are listed.
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Congressional Directory
The
Record
Congress
Union
Delaware
Pottaus
Alabama
Bailey
Texas
Pettas
Clark
Montana
Kearns
Utah
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Millard
Nebraska
Nelson
Minnesota
Patterson
Colorado
Jones
Nevada
Wetmore
Rhode Island
London
Arrest of Cell Griever for crime against a minor in Clarksburg
In Clarksburg West Virginia on February 5 Cell Griever a young man was arrested for a crime committed against twelve year old Bessie Jackson. If evidence sustains the charge the punishment may be death in this state. Griever to have his hearing later.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Griever
Bessie Jackson
Bottom of a Sea Falling Out
Scientists report the Caspian Sea sits 85 feet lower than the Black Sea, with soundings showing greater depth now than 100 years ago. The proposed explanation that the Caspian is evaporating is challenged by new measurements, suggesting the sea bottom itself may be sinking and prompting speculation on eventual outcomes.
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Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Caspian
New Post Offices Created in West Virginia and Virginia
New post offices have been established with post masters in West Virginia and Virginia. Joseph H. Manzy at Manzy in Rockingham county Virginia. Jacob G. Burres at Lessie in Marshell county West Virginia. Jacob Thomas at Shelby in Clay county West Virginia. Melven Chedester at Snow in Doddridge county West Virginia.
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Washington
West Virginia
Virginia
Joseph H. Manzy
Manzy
Rockingham County
Jacob G. Burres
Lessie
Marshell County
W. Va
Jacob Thomas
Shelley
Clay County
Melven
Chedester
Snow
Doddridge County
Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Endorsement
G C McClure and Son of Gallup Kentucky promote Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets for constipation and biliousness. They claim the remedy is affordable and superior to other liver pills and prescription medicines. The ad touts the druggist’s care for customers and urges a trial.
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Ramon
G. C. McClure & Son
Gallup
Coal and Coke Industry Growth in Wise Virginia
The Wise county Virginia coal and coke industry has expanded greatly in five years with 2,200 coke ovens built or nearing completion. A third of these ovens belong to the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company. Future expansion hinges on railroad development by the Louisville & Nashville and other lines to Lee and Dickinson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise County
Virginia Irom, Col and Coke Company
Lee
Ani
Lonoisville & Nashville
Rustimne
Lee County
Dickinson
Norfolk & Western
Chesapeake & Ohio
South & Western
Virginia
Venezuela seeks second loan amid civil conflict
Paris reports Caracas dispatch that troops moved eastward after a government revolutionist clash yesterday. The government asks Venezuelan and foreign merchants to subscribe a second advance to a two and a half million loan, half a million dollars.
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Paris
Caracas
Fresh Cut Flowers Agency Secured by White's Pharmacy
White's Pharmacy announces it has secured the agency for J. Louis Loose a jockey? Jorist in Washington D C to supply fresh cut flowers twice a week or for all purposes.
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Jorist
Washington, D. C
White's
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F. M. Archer
Bramwell
Barney M. Cohen
Pasenger Depot
Pat Jones
J. Baker's
B.nefisid
Secretary of States
Dawes
Legislature
Chas. Burdette Hart
Albani
MEW Railroad
Miner
Simpson, W. Va
Alexandria
Wytheville
Hampton Soldiers
Fort
Monroe
New County
United States Senate
Grriever
Fitz
Coal and Coke Industry
Wise
Cligola Valley
Venezuela
T.H. Mebane
Princeton Avenue
Bluefeld, W
Tlartin Bros
State Bank Building
Princeton Ave
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