14 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
1
National capital brief notes a Hawaiian message about ex congressman Ewart denied again. Macrum mystery cited as likely notoriety seeking hoax. Uncle Sam’s fighting strength framed by claims of over ten million loyal nephews.
Senator Scott named J E Dana of West Virginia for Paris exposition duty but the President may not approve before Congress acts. Hawaii faces bubonic plague distress. Congress unlikely to pass temporary measures, favoring permanent action. Adjutant General Corbie reports US militia strength totals 10,348,152 in total, 103,787 in state militia, 93,812 in service arms.
New York leads with 14 230 militiamen and 80 000 unorganized men. Pennsylvania reports 10 036 militia and 912 964 unorganized, Illinois 7 203 militiamen and 750 000 unorganized, Iriana 873 militia and 500 000 unorganized, Oklahoma 503 militiamen and 60 000 unorganized. District of Columbia totals 1 279 with 50 000 men available for duty.
H H Wells ex Governor of Virginia died at his daughter Mrs James T Walke s home in Palmyra New York at 7 pm He was 77 years old A prominent Detroit lawyer and Civil War provost marshal credited with aiding in the capture of John Wilkes Booth Wells served as Virginia governor from 1867 to 1869 He had lived with his daughter in Palmyra for years and had been an invalid for three years.
The house appropriation committee completed and reported the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill. Estimates for salaries totaled 25,019,269 while the bill appropriates 23,874,871 for officials in all branches of the public service.
An advertisement urges readers to “Grasp All And Love All” while warning of nerve and digestion strain from overwork. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla restores digestion, nerves, and brain clarity, aiding businessmen and tired women, and promotes Hood's Pills for sick headache and indigestion.
Philadelphia man Jobo Oliver recounts a near fatal illness with yellowing skin sunken eyes and pain. After three doctors gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle brought noticeable improvement and three weeks restored his health, proving the remedy life saving. Available at four druggists for 50 cents guaranteed.
In Charleston WV a flurry of candidate moves unfolds with Judge L N Tavenner withdrawing from the governor race and contenders including Andrew Edminston O S McKinney Judge Daniel B Lucas and John H Holt entering or expanding campaigns. Edministon eyes state auditor while McKinney pursues Congress and Lucas campaigns under R W Morrow supervision.
Real estate listing notes a Sunday Morning Divar-best available at Kelley and Moyers. Property highlighted for market readiness and competitive price in a local sale context.
An advertisement touts Hester's Columbus Beer as suitable for family use and medicine purposes. George Barbe of Mendota Virginia endorses Kodo Dyspepsia Cure, claiming one dose relieved and several bottles cured dyspepsia by aiding digestion. H. N. White notes benefits.
Advertisement promises a guaranteed cold cure with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure, price 25 cents.
Mrs Stevenson announces a clearance sale offering her military stock at cost and below to attract buyers seeking bargains. Items include supplies and apparel as available. Sale emphasizes value and reduced pricing to clear remaining stock.
Claiming to relieve headaches and nervous complaints the ad says the medicine purifies blood strengthens nerves and builds health. Easy to take the pills cost 25.2 cents with a money back guarantee and are sold at all drug stores.
All residents are warned not to let hydrants or spigots run to prevent freezing. Any hydrant or spigot found wasting water will be cut off without further notice and a fine will be charged before turning on. Geo H. Hilit, Superintendent.
An assortment of medical claims appears, touting Hoster Beer Werefud for indigestion, Pu'man Fadel as a remedy, and a “One Day Cold Cure.” It promotes Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as candy like relief for colds and sore throats, sold by Monroe Drug Co in Unionville Missouri and by Fiat Top Grocery Company.
The House Territories Committee completes a bill for a territorial government in Hawaii. It establishes a governor and officials appointed by the president, a bicameral legislature, a U S delegate to Congress, and U S constitutional application. It restricts Chinese labor and Japanese contract labor while noting strong American influence in politics and business.
Advertises No-To-Bae as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure sold by druggists. Claims it makes the weak strong and brood pure, offering the remedy for fifty cents with a promise of effectiveness.
A bill approved by the House Mines and Mining Committee would create a Secretary of Mines and Mining with cabinet rank and a same salary as other secretaries, plus an assistant secretary. It also proposes mining experiment stations in mining states, with a government geologist and an assayist paid $2,500 yearly to issue bulletins and conduct explorations.
Postmaster-General Smith urges passage of a bill allowing merchants to send return envelopes with postage paid on return, expanding the postage due concept. Hon. W. W. Riley, 63, former state legislator, dies at his Clendennin home in Kanawha County West Virginia from blood poisoning. he was wealthy and influential in the region.
A fire at a joint stock company frame store on Main street Bristol Tenn early Monday morning caused about 6000 in losses. The building worth 1200 was uninsured. Hale's saloon and fixtures lost 4000 with 1400 insured. Crawford's meat market lost 1000 with no insurance. Minor losses totaled 800 with 400 insured. Firemen narrowly escaped a dangerous explosion.
Frightful blunder feared to cause burns and cuts. Bucklen 6 Arnica Salve touted as the best in the world for killing pain and healing promptly. Claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and all skin eruptions. marketed as the best pile cure on earth and sold in drug stores for 25 cents a box.
Mr W H Stapleon of Herminie Pennsylvania says Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pain after one application. He notes many remedies failed but this is the best medicine he found. Sold by H N White, druggist.
This testimonial praises Chamberlains Coured Remedy as the best cough and cold treatment for infants and small children. It claims rapid relief of coughs colds and croup and notes success in tens of thousands of cases with no failures in the observed record. It mentions use against whooping cough and suppression of severe paroxysms. Sold by H N White druggist.
Ad copy touts No-lo Bac as a wonder-worker to quit tobacco and gain vigor. Claims it makes weak men strong and offers a booklet and guarantee. Distributed by Sterling Kennedy Co with Chicago or New York addresses.
A fragment notes Kermott's Chocolates marketed as treats but described as laxatives. The text mentions cold in the head and sore throat affecting children who supposedly enjoy the candy, with no clear official response or date.
London reports Lord Lansdowne says Field Marshal Roberts leads 40 000 British troops at Modder River with aim to invade the Orange Free State from that area possibly toward Bloemfontein or to relieve Kimberley The British expect a major campaign that could decide the war Buller explains his retreat from Vaalkranz as artillery fire dominated by Boers and a pivot for further operations toward Ladysmith More than 517 000 men expected for home defense as cited by George Wyandham
W. H. Philpot of Albany Georgia declares De Witt’s Little Early Risers have given him more relief than any pills he used. The famous small pills are advertised for constipation biliousness and liver and bowel troubles.
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