Washington Gossip on Shipping Bill and Appropriations Clash
In Washington Feb 9 friends of the shipping bill fear it will be sidelined by appropriation measures and votes may be postponed. Senator Allison signals he will protect appropriations, while opposition bets on a later vote. The unveiling of John A Logan statue at Iowa circle may draw the inauguration crowd with Vice President Roosevelt as orator possible.
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Coke as Locomotive Fuel Fails on Boston and Maine
An Eastern trade journal reports the Boston and Maine railroad trialed coke as locomotive fuel for over two years but found it unsuccessful. Clinkers form in the cubes and clog flues, reducing efficiency. after 100 miles many flues close or nearly close. Variability in coke quality may influence results.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Eastern Trade Journal
Boston & Maine
Gigantic Coal Deal Sealed in Harrison County
John T. McGraw and associates bought 2400 acres of coal territory from Martin Mullen of Cleveland Ohio for 250000 dollars. The tract lies on Mud Lick between Clarksburg and Fairmont on the Monongahela River railroad and was the county’s last undisposed field. Engineers are surveying the route and work will start soon with several openings already located. Thomas M King of Pittsburgh, former B&O vice president, is among the partners.
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Thomas M King
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wanted Rent For Two Rooms Ad In Daily Telegraph
Short classified note requests two rooms to rent with payment offered. Provides ambiguous address line and indicates newspaper name Daily Telegraph as submission venue.
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Care Daily Selegraph
A Life or Death Fight Against Illness in Manchester
Nia W A Hines of Manchester Iowa recounts a miraculous escape from death after measles and lung trouble. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing consumption and lung ailments costing five dollars for a vial. drugstores report many children saved from croup and lung troubles by the remedy.
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No Change in Miners Wages Eight Hour Day Implemented
Illinois operators recede from initial stance and reach a wage agreement with miners. The scale sets 80 cents a ton for Pittsburg district diggers and tight eight hour day enforcement. A volatile caucus in Charleston follows with disputes over incorporation and state tax measures as bills move through the house and into potential Senate action.
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Illinois
Sidelights on Legislature Day of Quarrel and Order
A tense session sees the sergeant at arms called to preserve order as lawmakers clash. Minority members resist his authority while the chamber remains divided and unsettled.
No Appeal Possible as Ohio Supreme Court Adjourns
Cincinnati February 9 The Ohio Supreme Court adjourns until February 19 making it impossible to appeal Judge Hollister’s Court of Common Pleas decision in the Jeffries Rubins contest. A motion for a temporary injunction remains pending and could end the fight.
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Supreme Court of Ohio
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Blizzard Paralyzes Buffalo and Port Across Rivers
A severe blizzard cripples Buffalo New York with the worst snow storm of the winter. Streetcar service slows and snow ploughs struggle to clear streets as frigid winds bite the city. River captains report heavy ice jams blocking ferries across North and East rivers delaying crossings.
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Makes Three Demands by War Department on Cuban Convention
Secretary Root stated the war department has three demands of the Cuban constitutional convention. They seek military control of the island until a national government is formed, the right to intervene to block foreign domination, and coaling stations at Havana Cienfuegos and Santiago.
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Burpee's Quarter Century Edition Catalog Debuts With New Varieties
The quarter century Burpee's Farm Annual from W Atlee Burpee & Co Philadelphia features 220 ages four color plates and a lithograph cover. Descriptions of standard varieties rewritten from Fordhook notes and many novelties with nature illustrations. Catalog mailed for ten cents with a free fifteen cent seed packet, plus a free ninety page Seed Sense catalog.
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Revick Hamilton's Narrow Survival After Fistula
A West Jefferson, Ohio resident, Revick Hamilton, 18 months with a severe rectal fistula, faced death without surgery. He promotes Buckley’s Aruba Salve as a miracle pile cure, claiming five boxes saved him and offering a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets through a local drug store promotion.
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Boers Retreat After Surprise by Col Hig’s Force
Cape Town on February 9 reports Kritzinger's commando driven back from a position south of Oaklands station. The Boer unit, surprised by a superior force under Col Hig, abandoned cart horses and rifles in retreat toward the south.
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Roanoke College Sees Graduates Placed in Seven Positions
The Natural Business College of Roanoke Virginia reports seven graduates placed in good positions last week. Teachers and advanced students consider taking a course at the Roanoke college after the public schools close. Send for catalogue.
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Roanoke
National Business College
Roancoke
For a Cold in the Head Lixtive Bromo-Quoine Tables
A garbled ad style snippet touts simple dyeing methods with boiling dye for household goods and mentions a Fiat consumer claim and a grocery company. The readable text hints at a product or remedy era, but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.
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Fiat
Yop Grocery Co
Mother's Favors E Chamberlain's Couch Remedy
The ad touts Chamberlain's Couch Remedy as safe for children and effective for coughs croup and whooping cough. It claims no opium or injurious drugs and may be given with confidence to infants. sold by H N W bite.
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Chamberlain
Gale
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Healthy Digestion
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles. It claims to restore appetite and regular bodily habit, promising energy and health. Available for 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. King
West Virginia finance panel eyes huge appropriations
Charleston finance committee reports requests far exceed funds with $800 000 extra for one year and double that for two years. Essential first year needs total $400 951 while available funds are $923 000. Many college and state institution deficits and other projects would face cuts or rejection.
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Geological Survey
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