12 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1901
Page
1
Senators faced with transportation demands amid office seekers stage impressive ceremonies. The report notes potential reach of fifty million dollars and ties to political promotions and public display across events.
Washington notes say the court of claims will handle Cuban damage claims under the Paris treaty plus related costs. Estimates suggest $30,000,000 may be payable for losses during Spain’s rule, alongside $20,000,000 already paid for the Philippines.
In Live Oak Florida threatening letters target Thomas Harris, a Negro postmaster who assumed duties after white supervisor S B Connor retired. Harris refuses to resign, fears for his safety, and says he will seek federal protection if violence looms.
London report says Mrs Florence Maybrick was pardoned at King Edward's instance and released from Aylesbury prison, seen as a token of American sympathy over Queen Victoria's death. Ambassador Choate and lawyer Clarke Bell aided the effort, with supporters claiming favorable shifts during her twelve years' confinement. Charleston WV notes brisk legislative activity with pure food law passing, pardons board creation, school book board debate, and university leadership questions.
Charles M. Harger offers a striking account of Oklahoma’s rapid growth since settlement began. He details the region to be opened this year, with pictures enhancing the piece and added force for readers.
An old telegraph ad promotes Bromo Quinive tablets as a sentimental Valentine gift. The fragment lists Pedigo's location and a street number. The item blends comic and sentimental tones for buyers.
Advertisement notes that spending five dollars at J. N. Echols & Co. earns a free china ware piece and invites readers to view the premium line. Also includes a wanted notice seeking two rooms with fair rent and provides an address for "H" care of the Telegraph.
Annie E Springer of 1225 Howard Street Palladebia Pennsylvania praised King's New Discovery for Consumption as it cured a longstanding back cough. She said the royal cure removed the burden from her chest and allowed her to perform simple actions again. The remedy is advertised as a cure for throat chest or lung troubles with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
Notice for a stockholders meeting of Buckeye Coal and Coke Company at James B Stephenson's office in Roanoke on February 14 1901. Secretary Pepsy prepares the agenda as JD EW W Stephenson sign the notice.
Bromno Quisine tablets promoted as a laxative remedy used for cold symptoms in a historical advertisement. No clinical claims. markets product to relieve congestion and digestive upset associated with colds.
The piece argues that passing the anti-fee amendment would boost state funds. It notes questions about the Jackson bill repealing the fee system and its effect date March 1905. Debate centers on constitutional timing and the need for a four fifths vote to extend beyond 90 days.
Washington reports West Virginia will name one of three armoured cruisers now under contract the West Virginia a first of its type and pace setter for later ships. The vessel will surpass Oregon in displacement and speed about 23 000 horsepower enabling 22 knots with readiness within two years. Newport News likely to build.
The Daily Mail reports a mysterious unsigned notice declaring Edward Vila a usurper and Mary IV the rightful queen. Discovered on the gates of St James Palace and the Guild Hall after Queen Victoria’s death, it is attributed to a Jacobite league member and explains the wreath ban on Charles I’s statue January 30.
George Carter a 4 pegro in jail on charge of assaulting Mrs. Board was lynched by a mob early this morning. Thirty men overpowered the jailer and secured the keys before dragging Carter to the courthouse and hanging him from the arch. A card pinned to the body warned that such a fate would meet all negroes who assault white women. Other inmates were frightened as guards and prisoners cried out.
In New York on February 11, the Kennedy murder trial paused as defense counsel asked for an adjournment after witness Daniel Melville left for Florida. The move aims to undermine claims a lead pipe was found in Kennedy's cellar, a key prosecution assertion.
Bids will be received on 5 000 cubic yards of stonework through February 18 1901. The company reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. For details contact the Southwest Virginia Improvement Company office in Poewhontas Virginia 21261.
A Baltimore inventor creates a car shaped train reaching seventy eight miles per hour. A cigarette share note mentions a man named Jonhu Harper and his view on cigars.
London reports a pending solemn reaffirmation of the Anglo Portuguese alliance. England may seek Portuguese troops to guard points in South Africa so British forces there can join fighting columns. Also noted: Edward Lucas of Berkeley County, West Virginia, died at his home near Hedgesville.
Notice announces J. D. Shott as agent for securing mail boxes for Binetiera. Warns about easily taken items such as DeWitt’s, Little Early Rivers liver and bowel cleansers. Mentions H N White and Pedigo's stocking spikes and ribbon ends with a cheaper, prettier first lot. Includes price line 210 2b.
A Philadelphia resident, Joan Jilver, narrates a life threatening illness with skin yellowing and pain. After three doctors gave up, Electric Bitters revived him within weeks, leading to a hopeful recovery and a pledge that the remedy saved his life. Also promotes Pu amp Dur Ful Nam Dye via local grocers.
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