State Legislature Gossip and Committee Appointments
Charleston reports new Senate committee assignments including Carrigan Cornwell and Snyder on Conference into Federal prisoners provisions and Harmar Bake Miller and Cornwell on Judiciary redistricting. Warden Haddox hints at attempted salary pressure. stress on school debate and sawdust disposal sparking river pollution concerns.
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Charleston
Senate
Carrigan
Cornwell
Snyder
Harmar
Bake Miller
Ohio
Little Kanawha
Caldwell and
Kidd
Matheney and
Price
West Virginia Senate Debates Rail Passes and Monroe Doctrine
The senate discussed ending free railroad passes for the State Board of public works and adopted a resolution urging West Virginia’s congressional delegation to support Monroe Doctrine principles. It also passed several bills including a pure food measure and approved a five minute speech limit for members.
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State Board of Public Works
Senate
West Virginia
National House
Prohibition Measure Before Legislature Debate in Charleston
In Charleston the senate reviewed a pure prohibition bill aimed at all licensed saloons after an all night banquet. Introduced by Mr. Crouck, it was voted down on third reading and reconsidered amid constitutional doubts and revenue concerns. Supporters like Mr. Robinson urged steady action. Mr. Price favored ending liquor traffic. The bill is expected to fail again.
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Charleston
Senate
Crouck
Robinson
Price
Allies propose arbitration on Venezuelan claims method
London reports that the allies offer to submit their treatment of claims to arbitration. The move is seen as a concession intended to speed settlement of Venezuelan affairs. They will raise the blockade once the arbitration protocol is signed, without awaiting The Hague or Roosevelt decisions.
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London
Hague Court of Arbitration
Roosevelt
Jenkins Jones Buys Valuable Shamokin Property
A Shamokin patch dated Feb 4 reports Jenkin Jones of Bramwell West Virginia paid 600000 to acquire the Shamokin Coal Company lands in West Virginia from a local syndicate led by iron merchant John Mullen. The deal transfers vast coal lands to Jones.
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Shamokin
Pennsylvania
Shamokin Coal Company
West Virginia
Jenkin Jones
Bramwell
W. Va
John Mullen
Dissolution Notice for Wiggins and Cook Firm
The partnership of J. M. Wiggins and W. W. Cook doing business as Wiggins and Cook contractors and builders is dissolved. W. W. Cook will assume the business, pay all debts, collect claims, and complete contracts. Dated Keystone West Virginia January 23 1903. J. M. Wiggins W. W. Cook.
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J. M. Wiggins
W. W. Cook
Wiggins & Cook
Keystone
West Virginia
Pocahontas Company Stockholders Meet in Bramwell
The Pocahontas Company annual stockholders meeting is set for February 10 1903 at Masonic Hall Bramwell West Virginia to elect a Board of Directors for the coming year and conduct other business. Secretary Philip Goodwill announces the event in Bramwell West Virginia. The notice appears with other local advertising including Foley's Kidney Cure and J M cigars.
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Pocahontas Company
Masonic Hall
Bramwell
West Virginia
Bluefield Orders Lockdown On Dogs After Rabid Incident
Rabid dog killed after biting several others in Bluefield. Mayor Carter issues order prohibiting dogs on streets after noon on Feb 7 1903. Owners must keep dogs at home for 30 days or face fines. observed dog at large after noon will be killed.
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Bluefield
Doge
Sarge
Steam ships collide near Liberty Island in New York
The Morgan liner Euclid and the British steamship Hemeirra collided off Liberty Island today. The Hemeirra was nearly cut in two and towed to Erie basin dry dock by four tugs. The Euclid sustained heavy damage. passengers were en route to Galveston Texas.
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New York
Euclid
Liberty Island
Erie Basin Dry Dock
Galveston
Texas
Yale professor's wife disappears after shopping trip
New Haven reports a thorough police search for Mrs. Tracy Peck wife of Yale Latin literature professor remains unsettled after she left home to shop yesterday morning She recently suffered a grip illness and authorities fear its effects may explain her disappearance.
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New Haven
Tracy Peck
Yale
Tired of life he shot himself in park in Washington
Washington February six. A young man believed to be M. Monterey Hanover shot himself in the head in La Fayette Park. He carried a letter to his mother saying he was tired of how things were going on the U S steamship Dolphin and wished to be out of it.
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Senate
Kidd
Goto
Caldwell
House
Lincoln
May
Washington
M. Monterey Hanover
la Fayette Park
U. S
Dolphin
West Virginia Stems From National Capitol
Congressman Dayton visits Charleston to oppose Augusta County annexation into Dovener district. He has won five elections, and party leaders fear weakening his district. George Wise of Wheeling touts West Virginia’s potential, including gas pipelines and a glass works. Congressman Hughes may decline Governor run to remain in Congress. Blaine Newport.
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Washington
Dayton
Charleston
Augusta
Dovener
George Wise
Wheeling
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Hughes
Congress
Blaine Newport
Baseball umpire killed by trolley car in Philadelphia
Philadelphia report details the death of Hardie Henderson an umpire and former pitcher struck by a trolley car on Thirtieth and Market streets. The incident occurred today and investigators begin process to determine cause and identify witnesses.
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Philadelphia
Hardie Henderson
Thirtieth and
Market Street
Bryan Denies Millionaire Charge In Lincoln Paper
Lincoln Neb Feb 6 Hon W J Bryan denounces report he is a millionaire. He notes earnings since his presidential runs but says most income goes to political reforms and religious education. average personal use from his paper about two thousand dollars per year over the last two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Mandamus Issued in Fayette County Election Contest
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issues a mandamus in the Fayette county election dispute over county commissioner race. Dr H B Kirkpatrick Republican challenged W E Deegans Democrat after a recount favored Deegans. mandamus follows after court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Supreme Court of Appeals
Fayette County
Kirkpatrick
W. E. Deegans
Deegans
Supreme Court
City Taxes Due With Penalty for Delinquency
Notice to taxpayers: all city taxes paid after January 15 1908 bear six percent interest and a five percent penalty. Pay now to avoid extra cost. Geo H Hill city treasurer.
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Geo. H. Hill
Dr Kings New Liver Pills Promised Cure All Ails
Advert says liver pills cure many ailments from dyspepsia to headaches and liver complaints. Pills are gentle and thorough with a guarantee. 25c at all drug stores.
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Dr. King
For Sale Two new residences in Davidson addition
Two new residences in the Davidson addition are for sale. Apply to Wm. Hicks & Co in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Davidson Addition
Wm. Hicks & Co
Bluefield
W. Va
Employment Wanted for waitress or saleslady
By a respectable young woman seeking work as waitress, saleslady, housekeeper, or seamstress. Respond at 42 Bluefield Avenue, Bluefield, West Virginia. 2t.
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Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield
W. Va
Confessions of a Priest Promotes Electric Bitters
Rev Jno 8 Cox of Wake Ark recounts twelve years with Yellow Jaundice. After trying many doctors and medicines he credits Electric Bitters with his cure and recommends it for liver and kidney trouble and debility. Guaranteed by druggists priced 50 cents.
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Jno
Cox
Wake, Ark
J F Hughes Defies Predictions With New Discovery
Du Pont Georgia candidate J F Hughes was given six months to live due to a lung ailment. He tried Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and was cured, defeating all expectations. Drugstores guarantee its effectiveness for throat and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottle free.
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J. F. Hughes
du Pont
Dr. King
Water rents due for quarter ending March 31 1903
Water rents for the quarter ending March 31 1903 are now due and payable at the Company office No 601 Princeton Avenue. All consumers in arrears January 31 1903 are liable to be cut off and $1.00 additional will be charged for turning on.
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Princeton Avenue
Geo. H. Hill
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advertises One Minute Cough Cure as safe and immediate relief for coughs colds and throat and lung trouble. Claims to liquify mucus ease inflammation and prevent danger from croup with endorsements from F S McMahon Hampton Ga and Jno L Crockett.
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F. S. McMahon
Hampton
DeWitt Little Early Risers Promote Seasonal Health
An advertisement urges readers to cleanse the system with DeWitt Little Early Risers to prevent fever and liver disorders. The pills are claimed to move the bowels gently and copiously without griping and to tonify the glands.
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DeWitt
Jno. L. Crockett
To Cure a Cold in One Day
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Endorsement
A Gallup Kentucky druggist G C McClure & Son lauds Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as superior to ordinary liver pills and cheaper than prescriptions, urging public trust for constipation and biliousness relief. The ad appeals to health of friends and customers and promotes trial.
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Ramon
G. C. McClure & Son
Gallup
A Typical South African Store and Its Pretoria Remedy Record
O R Larson of Bay Villa near River Cape Colony runs a general store serving farmers within thirty miles. He cites fourteen cures in the past year using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, praising its value where a doctor's advice is scarce. For sale by H N White.
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O. R. Larson
Bay Villa
Days River
Cape Colony
South Africa
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Augusta County Bill Wins
Charleston February 6 The Anagnosta County bill seeks to form a new county from Marion Wetzel and Monongahela counties. It passed first reading after a heated debate with strong lobby activity and a close recommittal vote.
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Charleston
Anagnosta County
Marion
Wetzel
Monongahela
Tax Commission
Montreal Street Car Strike Ties Up System
Fifteen hundred motormen and conductors on the Montreal street railway went on strike last night over pay and hours, with the entire system tied up today after union demands were granted.
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Montreal
Montreal Street
Wilton Hanged in Danville for November Murder
Arthur Wilton was executed in Danville this morning for the murder of Jake Lee on November 13. The conviction rested on testimony from his brother Shack Wilton, who had been arrested in Roanoke.
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Danville
Arthur Wilton
Jake Lee
Shack Wilton
Roanoke
Bids Wanted for Bland Street Building Foundation
Samuel Turk calls for bids to excavate the foundation of a new building on Bland Street. Bids are requested for the foundation work as specified by the owner.
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Bland Street
Samuel Turk
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Cures 40 Years of Piles
A Geneva QC man claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve relieved forty years of suffering from piles. The ad touts cures for cuts burns and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits from Jno. L. Crockett.
Louisville Coal and Coke Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of stock holders of the Louisville Coal and Coke Company will be held at the office of Jones Watts & Company Law Building Lynchburg Virginia on February 17 1808 at 10 o clock a m R T Watts President Jairus Collins
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Louisville Coal and Coke Company
Jones, Watts & Company
Law Building
Lynchburg
Virginia
Fresh Cut Flowers and Local Advertisements
The notice lists J Louis Loose, florist in Washington DC, selling fresh cut flowers twice weekly. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure from White's Pharmacy and G H Wade as a seller. Huff Andrews and Thomas Co. advertise Fitz-You, Tid-Bit, and Old Style cigars along with Secheroots.
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J Louis Loose, Florist
Washington, DC
White's
Huff, Andrews and Thomas Co
Store for Sale in Norton Va General Stock
Miner era business owner G Huettel offers Norton Virginia general merchandise stock of about 400000 dollars for sale stating best location and good trade potential.
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Norton
G. Huettel
Norton, Va
Electric Oil Monarch Promotes Preparedness Over Pain
Dr Thomas electric oil claims to ease pain and prevent accidents, urging readers to be prepared rather than shocked by misfortune. The ad-style copy touts Fitz Y cigars alongside health and safety claims, presenting a dramatic contrast between indulgence and protection.
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Thomas
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Baker
Govenor
Co. E. Haddox
Tom’’ Reed
Mercer County
Essedt
Jenkins Jones
Shamokin Company
Foley
G. H. Wade
J. M
Philip Goodwill
Bramwell, W. Va
BE. E. Carter
National Capitol
James A. Hughes
Bryan
Mandames
Water Consumers
Royal
Augusta County
Stockholders’ Meeting
R. T. Watts
Jairus Collins
Foley's
Fitz- You
Charme
T.H. Mebane
Bluefield, W. Va
Tlartin Bros
State Bank Building
Princeton Ave
Reynolds & Morris
Fr. M. Archer
Barney M. Cohen
Vaal Jones
J. Baker's Saloon
Buefeld Ava
Jhone
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