Tempest in a Teapot on Judicial Bill Overhaul
Washington reports a proposed bill to let Judge Jackson preside in the southern West Virginia district to hear cases originated there. The measure aims to cut costs by avoiding record transfers, but faces opposition amid concern over past land-title rulings and judge friction. Representative Gaines introduced the bill at request. Judge Keller reportedly endorsed the draft.
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Washington
West Virginia
Gaines
Jackson
Circuit and District Court
Fourth Judicial Circuit
United States
Keller
Goff
Jackeen
There is pleasure in a fine Havana filled cigar
An advertising note extols a J M cigar with long Havana filler promising pleasure and a pure smoking experience, inviting readers to enjoy a sweet, delicious smoke and exclaiming there is pleasure.
Naval cadet exam in June vacancy for Hayes district
Washington officials announce a vacancy for a United States naval academy appointment in June. Candidates from the Fourth district will be examined mentally in Huntington under the civil service commission before a physical exam at the academy. Examinations cover spelling grammar geography U S history world history arithmetic algebra and geometry. Entrance tests are gradual and thorough. exact date to be announced. Governor White and staff travel Feb 21 for West Virginia day at Charleston Exposition, five day trip. Justice Shiras reached retirement age and may leave this year. potential successor to come from Pennsylvania New Jersey or Delaware.
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Washington
James A. Hayes
Navy Department
United States Naval Academy
Civil Service Commission
Huntington
Naval Academy
United States
Governor White
West Virginia
Charleston
J. Hay Brown
Pennsylvania
Desirable new rooms for rent with bath in best locality
Three new rooms with bath and toilet available for rent to a desirable tenant. Located in the best locality. Apply at this office under the reference J. K. 214 tf.
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J. K
First Taste Delights Smokers of J M Cigars
The advertisement touts the JIM cigar with a long Havens filler and expert workmanship promising immediate sweetness and fragrance, asserting no disappointment from the first puff.
Bucklen Arm Salve Ad Aids Burns and Pains
An old fashioned advertisement touts Bucklen's Arm Salve as a world famous cure for aches burns bruises and inflammations with claims of curing boils ulcers felons eruptions and piles. The notice also mentions a West Virginia heating and plumbing firm at 211f offering first class services at reasonable prices.
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West Virginia Heating and Plumbing Co
Turner Will Dery Arrest Reported After Fight
Report says Turner Will Dery faces arrest as nine men were shot and one died in flames at a burning saloon following a brawl. Police investigate motives and identify parties involved.
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Turner Will Dery
War tax reduction debated as Senate wary and House moves fast
Washington reports show the House set to take up the war tax reduction bill next week under an ironclad rule to limit amendments. Senators express strong doubt about the bill in its current form, with talk of riding in a Cuban tariff concession and tea duty provisions influencing the debate and timetables.
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Washington
Richardson
Tennessee
House
Payne
Committee On Rules
Senate
Death Toll Rising From Middlesboro Saloon Fight
In Bell county scenes at Lee Turner's Middlesboro saloon left nine to ten men dead and sixty three total killed with many wounded. Turner fled to Mingo mines and vows resistance as he plans revenge with fifty friends. The incident began over an effort to levy on Turner's goods and the saloon’s notorious reputation is noted.
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Middlesboro
Lee Turner
Bell County
Turner
Mingo Mines
Rose Hill
Pauncey Declines Comment on Anglo American War Attitude
Our Foreign Friends dispatch from Washington notes Lord Pauncefoy says his role as British ambassador prevents involvement in the dispute over England and Germany toward America during the Spanish war. He adds the issue is now with the foreign office and expects an immediate reply.
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Washington
Lord Paunces
England
Germany
America
Foreign Office
Courtesies Exchanged With Naval Leaders in New York
Commander Count Von Baudissin of the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern and an aide called on Capt. Baker at the Brooklyn navy yard and returned Major General Brooke's call on Governor's Island, accompanied by Consul General Buenze.
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New York
Count von Baudissin
Hohenzollern
Buenze
Baker
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooke
Governor’s Island
Teddy Roosevelt Son Report Says He Is Practically Out Of Danger
A telegram from the ladies of the White House to Mrs. Roosevelt confirms her son Teddy is practically out of danger after illness and a telegram quotes her approving reply.
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Groton
Mass
White House
Wanted hustler in grocery trade for commission work
Advertisement seeks a capable hustler familiar with the Bluefield and Bramwell grocery trades to sell fruit and produce and other lines on commission. Promising opportunity for the right person. Address N. 44 care Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Ohio.
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Bluefield
Bramwell
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati
The Real Thing Cigars and Scratch Pads Ad
Smokers are invited to try J M Cigar praised as a pure tobacco, free and easy to smoke with good ash retention. Also available are School Children's Scratch Pads, two for a small price, advertised at the office.
Trustee Calls Immediate Settlement Of Meador Business
A. S. Meador and Co. trustee Gull B. F. Ball urges all parties to come forward at once to settle the business. He warns limited time remains and asks to be contacted at the store to avoid trouble and costs. The note ends with a slogan from Tansill's punch line.
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A. S. Meador & Co
A. S. Meador
Respectgull B. F. Ball
Millions Put To Work By Dr King’s New Life Pills
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for consumption, sick headache, biliousness, and stomach liver or kidney troubles. It claims a demand in the new century and notes a price of 25 cents at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Opium and Whiskey Habits Promised Free Book Offer
A request invites all interested in opium and whiskey habits to obtain a free pamphlet. The offer asks readers to write to B. M. Woolley in Atlanta Georgia, box 387, for delivery of the booklet.
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United States
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
Noted 1871 Smallpox Cure Credited by Philadelphia Nun
In 1871 Mother Gonzega of Bt. Joseph's orphan asylum Philadelphia claimed a specific remedy immune to smallpox and curative for it. Mother Marie Josephus says the mixture is still used at the hospital. The recipe calls for one grain zinc sulfate one grain foxglove dissolved in two tablespoons water then added to four ounces water with a teaspoonful taken hourly for twelve hours.
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Gonzega
Bt. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum
Philadelphia
Marie Josephus
Reward Offered for Brags Lamp Stolen at Station
W M White offers a five dollar reward for the return of a brags lamp stolen from the passenger station Tuesday night. No questions will be asked. 213 if
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W. M. White
Valentines at the Book Store Citizens Bank Building
A full and complete assortment of all kinds of valentines is available at the Book Store located in the Citizens' Bank Building.
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Citizens’ Bank
Wanted clerk position at dry goods store in Tazewell
Applicant seeks a store clerk job with three years experience and good references. Provides Box 134 Tazewell Va contact and notes prompt handling of out of town orders at The Blue Front.
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Tazewell
Blue
Richards and Pringle's Big Minstrel Aggregation at Pocahontas
The Pocahontas Opera House hosts Richards and Pringle's Big Minstrel Aggregation on Wednesday February 19. The act features forty popular colored entertainers including Billy Kersands Clarence Powell Dick Thomas Jas Moore Will Cooper Charley Friday and more in a varied program with new acts and a closing afterpiece The Dark Town Policy Players.
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Richards and
Billy Kersands
Clarence Powell
Dick Thomas
Jas Moore
Will Cooper
Charley Friday
Moore & Thomas
Bailey & Spiller
Toledo
Tio Richie
Cooper
Craig
Bill Kersands
Dark Town Policy Players
Abolishing a Nuisance at Bristol Nickels House
Bristol Tennessee city council condemns the Nickels House once used by Rev. A H. Burroughs for elopements with about 1500 Virginia couples over a decade. The building is slated for demolition to make way for a modern hotel, and Parson Burroughs is ordered to vacate with his altar.
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Nickels
Bristol
Tenn
A H. Burroughs
Virginia
Parson Burroughs
Along We Smoke J M S Cigars For Solace
The piece extols smoking J M S cigars as comfort amid sorrow and strife. It contrasts doctors’ warnings with personal solace and uses optimistic imagery of stars, bloom, and resilience through dark skies and rumors of war.
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J.M
J-M
Scrambled Ad Notices Foley Kidney Cure Claim
Fragmentary ad text promotes Foley's Kidney Cure to prevent kidney and bladder troubles. The snippet mentions the Darty Graph office and a 1,000 scratch pads, with unclear attribution to G. H. Wede.
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Foley
G. H. Wede
Darty
Tax-collection call urged by deputy sheriff
Pay Your Taxes. Six thousand tax tickets remain unpaid and it is impossible to see all persons owing taxes. Call and see me to settle and meet urgent demands. D. G. Lilly, Deputy Sheriff. FOR RENT Store room basement flat Mercer street near over head bridge. H. N. White, Administrator. Phone to the Blue Front. Pencil Paper Page two for Daily Telegraph office.
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D. G. Lilly
Mercer Street
Overhead Bridge
H. N. White
Cough Syrup Claim Provokes Public Alarm
The notice warns that many children are poisoned or weakened by opiate containing syrups given by mothers. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy free of opiates, attributed to G. H. Wade.
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G. H. Wade
Neglected Cough Prompts Caution and Cigar Endorsements
A brief ad warns that untreated coughs may worsen into bronchial and lung trouble and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection. It also urges readers not to waste money and endorses Tanaill's cigars available at all dealers.
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Tanaill
Laxative Bromo Quinine Cure Promises Grip Relief
Advertisement claims to cure grip in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine. Cites E. W. Grove’s signature on every box and sells for 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Nerve and Bone Oil Sold at White's Pharmacy
A large bottle of Nerve and Bone Oil advertised to cure rheumatism cuts sores burns and bruises is sold for 25 cents at White's Pharmacy.
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White’s Pharmacy
Welch Postmaster In Welch Tragedy Draws Congressional Letter
Representative Gaines received a constituent letter from Welch detailing the confrontation between Dan Harman Jr and Dr. S A Daniels, the Welch postmaster. The account claims Daniels acted to save his life, describes the six to seven second shootout, and notes the post office department has not yet acted.
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Washington
Gaines
Welch
Dan Harman, Jr
S. A. Daniels
Harman
Daniels
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim by Laxative Quinine Tablets
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising one day cure for a cold. States money back guarantee if ineffective and features E. W. Grove's signature on every box.
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E. W. Grove
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Judge Keller
Judge Jackson
Washington News
West
Hughes
Shiras
Supreme Court
Bucklen
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefsd Ave
Tansill
Valentines
Datty Teelegcraph Office
Daily Telegraph Office
Congressman Gaines
North Fork
Hudson
Dan Hatsman
Dan
Aise
Steadman
Kentucky
Dr. Daniels
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