Spain Proposes Cuban Reforms in Hollow Mockery Claim
Washington February 8 The Cuban legation's Senor Quesada dismisses Madrid released reforms as incomplete and hollow. He notes persistent prerogatives of the captain general and fears the council of administration may be packed by Spaniards. Cubans warn Cortes will still judge all, curtailing popular power. provinces, municipalities gain electors and mayors, with governor general as honorary president.
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Washington, Y. C
Senor Quesada
Cortes
Tere
Council of Administration
Intendente
Cuba
West Virginia Senate Considers State Insurance Department
A bill to create a state insurance department would end wildcat concerns, require a commissioner appointed by the governor, and establish strong supervision over insurers. It outlines licensing, annual statements, deposit requirements, and investment rules, with penalties and court enforcement for violations.
Senate Passes Texas District Bill Over President Veto
The Senate narrowly approves the House measure creating a new division of the Eastern Texas judicial district with a Beau mont court. The veto is overridden by a two thirds vote after debate over the need for localized justice despite presidential objections.
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Washington
Daniel
Judiciary” Committee
House
Eastern Judicial District of
Texas
Beaumont
Judiciary Committee
Mill
United States Court
Tin Work Union Opens Annual Convention in Cincinnati
The International Tin Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers Union convened in Cincinnati with R M Ryan presiding. Reports from J F Hughes and J J McGinnis indicate steady progress and overall prosperity for the year. Meanwhile Winnipeg hosts a large bonspiel and carnival with curlers from across Canada and the United States. The opening events run from morning until Saturday night with many prizes planned.
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Cincinnati
International Tin, Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers’ Union
R. M- Ryan
St. Louis
J. F. Hughes
Pittsburg
J. J. McGinnis
Detroit
Winnipeg
Man
Dominion
Ontario
United States
City Council Passes New Ordinances and Licensing Move
City council meetings discussed a surety judgment payment with reduced interest, a proposed biweekly settlement via cashiered funds, and questions over sergeant commissions. An ordinance requires timely deposits and banked receipts, while saloon licensing and liquor tax rates were debated. new committees on water lights and fines placement were formed.
Nation League of American Wheelmen meet heads to decisive week
Delegates crowd L A W Amany New York for the national assembly to decide Sunday racing status and amateur to professional admission. The race meet location, new racing rules, and Good Roads advocates led by Governors Black Wolcott Hastings Cooke and General Miles feature in the agenda. Sterling Elliot and Isaac D Potter contest for presidency as California Missouri delegates push on race and race access issues.
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Amany
N. Y
National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen
Great Army of American Cyclists
South
Governors Black
New York
Wolcott
Massachusetts
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Cooke
Connecticut
General Miles
Sterling Elliot
Isaac D. Potter
New York State
California
Missouri
The Three Friend Cane Appeal Reaches Supreme Court
A certificate filed in the New Orleans Court of Appeals shows an appeal from the Florida court decree against The Friends, the alleged filibustering steamer. The appeal was a key point in opposing Attorney General Harmon’s bid to bring the case directly to the Supreme Court. The case will be argued next Monday by the Attorney General and W Hallet Phillips.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Clerk McKee
Court of Appeals of the Fifth Circuit
New Orleans
Florida Court
the Friends
Harmon
Certefiari
W. Hallet Phillips
Phillips
Judge Charles B. Nott Sworn Chief Justice of Claims Court
Judge Charles B. Nott, longtime member of the United States Court of Claims, is sworn in as chief justice succeeding the late William A Richardson. Judge Weldon administers the oath and Nott then swears Charles B. Howry to fill the vacancy. Nott vows to expedite court business.
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WasuInoTon
Charles B. Nott
United States Court of Claims
William A Richardson
Weldon
Charles B. Howry
Mississippi
Nott
Pedite
Court of Claims
House position on electoral vote copies observed in session
In Washington on February 8 the House discussed the forthcoming electoral vote count. Speaker Reid indicated copies of state presidential election results would lie on the speaker's table by unanimous consent. Representative Terry asked about reports from all states. Reid noted a copy to the President of the Senate and one to the Speaker of the House.
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Washington
House
Terry
Alabama
Reid
Senate
Wanted A Woman To Do General Housework
Wanted a woman to perform general housework in a good home. Address X. Care Telegraph.
You Can Be Well Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Benefit Claim
An old advertisement asserts blood health hinges on purity and nourishment. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to keep the blood pure and prevent distress from exposure or overwork, promising wellness.
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Hood
Hoop's Pills Offer Digestive Aid For Sale Near Summers Street
After dinner remedy Hoops Pills advertised to aid digestion. Price five or six table boarders sought at Summers Street. Manufacturer listed as Murs, D. B. Balpiy.
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Murs
D. B. BaLpciy
Summers St
Mas. D. B. Batovin
Suan
Important Notice to Out of Town Subscribers on Delinquent Accounts
The newspaper says statements have been mailed to out of town subscribers. It promises corrections if errors occur and warns that nonpayment will lead to action by an officer. Delinquent readers will be stricken from subscription lists, but their debt remains owed.
Hats Trimmed in Style by Mrs Stephenson
A notice extols Mrs Stephenson offering trimmed ladies hats in stylish shapes. The passage highlights attractive designs and a refined selection, inviting readers to visit and purchase.
Nothing New in the Field at Tom's Creek Works
News reports show no new coal field tonnage for the week ending January 30. Clinch Valley activity rises as Tom's Creek Coal and Coke completes ovens and prepares to coke on a large scale. They plan 100 worker houses and have revived engines and mine equipment.
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Clinch Valley
Tom's Creek Coal and Coke Company
Hobo Sues Railroad Over Five Thousand Dollar Damages
Joseph N. Adkins files in Knox county circuit court against Norfolk and Western Railway for 5000 dollars claiming injury from a fall while riding a freight train. Suit filed in Tennessee. alleges negligence of local company agents caused his disablement. Noble Smithson of Kay speaks for complainant.
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Knox County
Joseph N. Adkins
Norfolk and Western Railway
Tennessee
Virginia
W. E. Williams
Norfolk and Western
Kuonville
Adkins
Hi Suit
Don’t Be Pooled On Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Don’t be misled by other sellers claiming Pocahontas Smokeless Coal. J C Darst & Company markets Pocahontas Smokeless Coal mined at the Plat Top Field Castner Curran supply lines Bluefield area via local agents J C Darst & Co in West End Up Town office with White & Moore.
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United States
West Virginia
Pocahontas
J. c. Darst & Company
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
J. C. Darat & Co
West End
White & Moore
J.C. Darst & Co
J.C. Danst & Co
Westfield Women Issue Dated April 3 1896
A Women's Edition of the Westfield News from Westfield Indiana includes a correspondent’s note praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup colds and bronchitis. White & Moore sell 25 and 50 cent bottles.
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Westfield
Ind
Westfield News
White & Moore
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Sold by Local Firm
Notice states Pocahontas Smokeless coal furnished by Pocahontas Coke and Coal Co of Bluefield W Va mined in the Flat-Top district was sold by Castner and Curran as Pocahontas coal before Nov 1 this year. If it was Pocahontas coal what is it now K H Becker Princeton Ave near People’s Bank.
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Pocahontas Coke and Coal Company
Bluefield
W. Va
Pocahontas Flat-Top
Castner & Curran
Pocahontas Coal
K. H. Becker
Princeton Avenue
East
People’s Bank
Patent Laxative Bromo Tablets Ad Promises Refund
An old advertisement claims Mas. D. B. Batovin and Suan 3 offer a money back guarantee if the Cur a Cold remedy fails to cure. Druggists refund the purchase price if ineffective.
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Wildcat Insurance
Department of Insurance
Insurance
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Lynchburg
Ferguson Bros
Bland Street
National Capitol
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Grover
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Mr. Mills
How
Yeas
Cafferys
Louisiana
the News
Telegraph
A. J. Honaker
City Hall
C. L. Shelton & Sons
W. J. Monroe
Harris
Evans
Bruce
T. ©. Harris
Reese
First National Bank
National Assembly
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Cane
Toms Creek
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Norf
Wester
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Hobo
Sues
Noble Smithson
Kay
Knoxville Journal
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