Senator Snyder backs Scott in West Virginia race
West Virginia politics shift as State Senator Jacob Snyder of Wheeling declares he will support N B Scott for reelection to the U S Senate. In a signed letter to the Intelligencer Snyder says his constituents’ wishes guide his vote, aligning with Republican caucus and district Republicans.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Schmulbach
Scott
Jake Snyder
Whealing
United States Senate
Intelligencer
West Virginia
United States
State Senate
N. B. Scott
Jacob Snyder
Rocky Mount Bank Robbers Are Arrested
Two men linked to the National Bank break-in at Rocky Mount were arrested in Roanoke. Police displayed a stash of the stolen money totaling $1,093 in quarters halves and cart-wheels as the investigation continues.
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National Bank
Rocky Mount
Koan
Whitney Funeral Draws Thousands in New York
Thousands gathered at Grace Church for the funeral of William C. Whitney. Two hundred police kept back the crowd as the nave filled, with the family in the front and pallbearers including Grover Cleveland Elihu Root and J P Morgan absent.
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New York
Grace Church
William C. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Grover Cleveland
Elihu Root
Thomas F. Ryan
Grant Scaley
Thomas Dolan
Col
William Jay
R. A. E. Widener
H. McK. Twombley
G. G. Haven
J. P. Morgan
West Virginia saloon fight leaves man dead in dispute
In Wayne, Fletch Fry of East Lynn and John Whitman fought over a crap game at Will Workman's saloon. Fry allegedly used beer bottles and steel knuckles. Whitman died two days after from wounds. Detective Clark wounded Bill Evans and struck old man Lawson. Fry and Clark escaped. a large reward is offered.
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W. Va
Fletch Fry
East Lynn
John Whitman
Whitman
Fry
Bill Evans
Clark
Lawson
Former Railway Magnate Bishop Dies in Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Conn. Feb 5. Hon. Wm. D Bishop former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad died at his home this morning. He held notable leadership in the railroad industry and contributed to regional transportation. The passing marks the end of a long career in rail management.
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Conn
Wm. D Bishop
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Roanoke Police Hold Steady in Search for Suspect
Roanoke Virginia February 5 There are no new developments in the crime last Saturday as police press on with inquiries. A Norfolk and Western brakeman reports sighting two negro men near Bristol with one planning to leave the state and claiming a coat. The Bluefield suspect is denied as the man. photos and a knife tied to the case are checked against other leads. Mrs Shields and her daughter continue to improve.
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Norfolk and Western
Bristol
Johnson City
Bluefield
Shields
Radford
Waverly
Ohio
Dyer
Korea Asks Russia for Troops and Threat of Landing
Seoul reports that Korea has requested Russian troops and that Russia plans to land about 6000 men at Chemulpo. Japanese fleet maneuvers near Wei Hai Wei aim to block the landing as war preparations intensify.
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Russia
Chemulpo
Wei Hai Wei
Koreas
Self Confessed Murderer Released In Suffolk
Suffolk mayor releases Richard Mullen who confessed to killing Thomas Carlisle of Catlettsburg Kentucky seventeen years ago. Police chief reports the circuit judge said Kentucky law has no extradition method as Mullen had never been indicted. no funds provision exists. Neither party was a Catlettsburg resident.
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Ely
Richard Mullen
Thomas Carlisle
Catlettsburg
J. E Stockwell
Mullen
Stockwell
Kentucky
Three Year Old Thief Sent to Reform School
A boy identified as En Evans, about thirteen, was arraigned before Square Chambers on stealing a watch from a Bland county peddler. He admitted thefts of other items from various city residents. He claimed parental neglect after his mother remarried. Chambers ordered placement in the reform school. he will be taken to Princeton jail before transfer to Pruntytown for custody arrangements.
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Squire Chambers
Reform School
Young Evans
Princeton
Pruntytown
Six Persons Burned to Death in Park Hone Fire
Pottsville Pa Feb 5 six persons were burned to death when a double frame house in Park Hone was destroyed by a morning fire local authorities reported no survivors and the number of victims remained unconfirmed pending identification
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Pottsville
Park Honee
Bank Robbers Flee with Silver After Roanoke Escape
A report says two bank robbers left Roanoke yesterday morning and likely boarded a freight train toward Rocky Mount. They allegedly carried about 1500 dollars in silver. One is described as 5 feet 10 with an alpine hat and long overcoat, carrying a heavy bag with a long strap. The other stands about 5 feet 6 with a dark hat.
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Rocky Mount
Roanoke
Senator Hanna Typhoid Fever Report Prompts Watch
Police kept a sharp lookout after a fragmentary note claims Senator Hanna suffers typhoid fever and carries heavy silver. The two clean shaven men, about 25, were said to be identifiable by their actions as they struggle to walk under their burden. No suspects found last night.
Roanoke Race Tensions Prompt Expulsions Over Remarks
In Roanoke Virginia on February 5 Henry Willburn of Vinton was expelled from a machine shop for remarks linked to Rev Jones and the Shields case. A mob searched colored houses in Vinton seeking Willburn, who escaped. Tom Hale, a neighbor, left Roanoke after being warned. Rev Jones went to Bedford City then Richmond.
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Roanoke Machine Works
It. R Jones
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Willborn
Tom Hale
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Hale
Jones’ Church
Rev
R. R. Jones
Bedford City
Richmond
Big Fire Destroys 10 Homes in Williamson When Water Frozen
A blaze Wednesday night in Williamson destroyed ten dwelling houses with an estimated loss of about £18,000. The fire caused by frozen hydrants prevented the fire department from fighting the flames and most of the insured value was not covered.
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Ilvotin
Williamson
Melvin Hes Killed in Runaway Near Bloomingdale
Bristol Tenn February 5 A telephone report from Bloomingdale states Melvin Hes a popular farmer was instantly killed in a runaway. His team ran down a steep hill and he was thrown from the wagon striking a tree his neck broken He is survived by his wife and two small children.
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Bloomingdale
Melvin Hes
Murderer Receives Ten Year Sentence in Wilkes County
In Wilkes County an man named Dula was convicted of murder in the second degree for killing Vess Allen two years ago. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for ten years.
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Winstor
Liverpool cotton market unsettled
The Liverpool cotton market opened 62 points down this morning and fell ten more before a rally of about twenty points on strong buying. Market sentiment suggests Sully may be out of the market. Also listed is a notice for a nice three room cottage in Beck, West Virginia, via W. H. Croy or J. W. Stowers.
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Sully
W. H. Croy
Beck
W. Va
J. W. Stowers
City
German Syrup marketed as home remedy for consumption
The article argues climatic conditions have little effect on curing consumption and urges home treatment with German Syrup. It claims improved digestion, morning expectoration, better sleep, and reduced coughing, recommending liberal, regular use and noting trial and regular bottle prices at John L. Crockett's.
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Senator Hanna Confirms Typhoid Fever Diagnosis
Washington reports Senator Hanna is suffering from typhoid fever. Diagnosis was confirmed by a complete blood examination by Dr Behrend after microscopic blood tests. he rests easily with a temperature around 100 and pulse at 82 as doctors express confidence in his ability to withstand the illness.
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Washington
Hanna
Edward B. Behrend
Mr Gorman Out of Presidential Race
Washington reports show Mr Gorman defeated in Maryland senatorial contest. Democratic senators celebrating, opposition to his minority leadership grows. Analysts doubt he can patch party factions or regain national leadership despite efforts to bring Raynor into Maryland party leadership.
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Gorman
Senate
Maryland
Raynor
Democrats
United States
Prices Fell and Rally in Cotton Market Hits New York
New York February 5 Sully's announced vacation impacted the cotton market with the July option dropping from 15.60 to 14.10 in under an hour. Later prices rallied about 80 points across the board as support returned.
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New York
Sully
Miss Langhorne Rapidly Improving
Baltimore February 5 Miss Nora Langhorne of Richmond Virginia who underwent an appendicitis operation at Johns Hopkins about two weeks ago is rapidly recovering She is a sister of Mrs Charles Dana Gibson.
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Nora Langhorne
Richmond
Johns Hopkins
Charles Dana Gibson
Died on Way to Hospital in West Virginia Train
Joseph Kepner of Hambleton West Virginia died on the West Virginia Central train while en route to Elkins hospital yesterday in Cumberland Maryland part of a medical transfer.
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Joseph Kepner
Hambleton
W.va
West Virginia Central
Elkins
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