10 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1903
Page
1
Mothers face winter with anxiety as croup can strike suddenly and seem beyond help before a doctor arrives. The ad claims One Minute Cough Cure liquifies mucus and soothes inflammation, stopping coughs colds grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It cites McMahon of Hampton Ga who regained a voice for an oratorical contest after using the product.
For sale two new residences in the Davidson addition with inquiry directed to Wi Hicks & Co of Bluefield West Virginia. Contact details advise applying locally.
Senator Kidd introduces a lengthy 39 page measure to put the state in the liquor business. The bill mirrors South Carolina liquor law with few changes and could devastate West Virginia's liquor trade. A fierce fight and strong lobbying from liquor interests are anticipated as the measure is brought to the Senate.
Special dispatch from Charleston notes President Clark May of the senate aims to win a congressional seat in the Fifth District. Hughes opposed May’s senate presidency, fearing rising prominence, but May gains strength. May, from Lincoln County, is described as a durable, dignified political figure with broad support.
Letters from American missionaries in Macedonia report deadly peril for several individuals including Mrs Fannie Bond Harriet Cole Mary Matthews E B Haskell Martha Haskell J H House and Miss Addie House in Monaster Lews Salonica amid Turkish atrocities. The pamphlet notes an acute crisis with spring outbreaks expected and both sides forewarned of brutal actions. Constantinople reports Austria and Russia planning reforms for Macedonia to the Porte this week.
Washington reports Minister Bowen seeks immediate delivery of Venezuelan protocol texts from the Italian and German ambassadors. Britain has already submitted a protocol proposing to lift the blockade and refer the question to The Hague for arbitration.
General James H. Wilson condemns any compromise for a Senator tied to Addicks or his methods. Anthony Higgins calls the scene too muddled for guesswork as Dover hints at one or two Regular Republican Senators with Democratic aid. Plans to replace Addicks with a Regular contender from ten Union names are under review. Governor Honn and George W. Marshall are floated as short term compromise picks. Addicks declines to discuss gubernatorial appointment. A strong Union lobby presses Regulars toward a general Republican caucus in Dover.
The Montreal street railway strike ended after a conference among strike leaders, company representatives, and the civic committee. The company offered a 10 percent wage increase and allowed union organization, though not official recognition. All discharged workers will be reinstated and there is a push to return to work immediately.
From Kingston to Washington reports confirm General Uribe Uribe died by his own hand on January 30. The former rebel commander had aided the government, urged surrender of guerrilla leaders, and influenced peace efforts in Colombia while the Panama Canal dispute looms unresolved. Officials express disbelief and worry over potential upheaval.
Dr. J. H. Hare, president of the Board of Health, told the Daily Telegraph last night that reports of smallpox in Bluefield are untrue. A local patient showed a suspicious eruption but it developed into nothing resembling smallpox.
Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil is promoted as a remedy, claiming to master pain and offer protection against unforeseen mishaps. The ad markets Monarch as a superior pain healer and preventive tonic.
Hon. W. M. O. Dawson signals gubernatorial bid in 1940 on a tax reform platform while pledging open warfare to pass the commission’s plan. He asserts abolition of the current system, real and personal property levies, and funding for schools, with details to be handled by the legislature.
Wm Hooper Young, on trial for the murder of Mrs Anna Pulitzer in New York, pleads guilty to murder in the second degree. He is sentenced to life imprisonment at Sing Sing. The jury is discharged. Opinion holds he is not legally insane but is practically so.
Richmond Virginia February 9 W B Wells a steeple painter living in Manchester shot and killed a negro highwayman named Reid on Mayos bridge early yesterday morning Reid and another attempted a holdup on Slate Zand when the alarm was raised Wells ran to his rescue Reid lunged at Wells and was shot dying within minutes.
Rowe Feb 9 The pope remains critically ill from the breakdown Saturday during the anniversary exercises for Pope Pius. A reception planned for today has been postponed.
Newport News announces the keel laying for the battleship Louisiana with work to begin next week. The Connecticut keel was awarded to Brooklyn, creating a private versus government yard competition. The Louisiana start means many local workers will gain employment as shipbuilding advances.
An advertisement asserts that dyspepsia pain nausea and headaches respond to Dr King's New Liver Pills. It promises gentle thorough relief and a guaranteed cure with a price of 25 cents at drug stores.
The second biennial humane society report to Gov. A L White notes vast good work, details care of abandoned and destitute children, and urges a state children s home. It describes seventeen officers with arrest authority, and reports 22 children committed to care, including seven motherless or fatherless cases and seven from severely depraved families placed in schools until adulthood.
Pocahontas Va February 5 1908 The editor of The News Bristol Tenn responds to Richmond Dispatch interview criticizing current Virginia GOP leadership. He argues for a Ninth District chairman and broader reorganized structure with Agnew and Rogers referenced as failing Federal office holders. He notes Lindsay as a potential leader and urges realignment to win a multi district campaign.
New York February reports a crime at Louis Mandel’s East Twenty third Street office. Mandel a dealer in old iron was killed, skull crushed by an iron bar. Robbery motive cited after his gold watch and diamond pin vanished from a rifled desk. An Italian worker named Joe is suspected after an exchange over work delay.
A respectable young woman seeks work as a 4s waitress saleslady housekeeper or seamstress. Address 42 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield West Virginia 2t.
Classified notice seeking a settled man with good habits and store and commissary experience for a job. For details contact Reynolds & Morris in Bluefield West Virginia by mail or phone.
Help wanted for railroad grade construction at Clinch Valley Barytes Co. Honaker Virginia. Board and wages at reasonable rates offered. Little colds neglected risk lives. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup claims to cure small colds and severe colds to verge of consumption. Nellie Wall departs Paris dressmaking dept to Pedigo's store and will greet friends and customers.
Claiming to cure all forms of kidney and bladder diseases the advertisement urges use of Foley's Kidney Cure. It notes availability for sale by G H Wade, a local druggist.
Taxpayers are warned that all city taxes paid after January 10th 1908 incur 6 percent interest and a 5 percent penalty. Pay taxes now to avoid extra costs. Geo H Hill City Treasurer.
Sheriff Lilly warns residents about a large backlog of last year and current tax tickets. He urges immediate payment to avoid future trouble and to benefit both the taxpayers and the sheriff.
Gallup Ky druggist G. C. McCluren Son praises Ramon’s Liver Pill and Tonic Pellets as a superior, affordable remedy for constipation and biliousness. The dealer calls them the most popular medicine they have ever handled, urging readers to try a trial.
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