Growth of Our Export Trade in Coal Industry
The Manufacturers' Record highlights extensive coal industry consolidation toward a major export trade. It notes Southern states with quality coal, new coaling ventures along Mediterranean routes, and dominance by groups like Somerset Coal Co and Norfolk & Western related interests. Prospects include increased car orders, expanded shipping through Newport News and Curtis Bay, and heightened activity from Pocahontas to Laurel Creek regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Saward
Britain
Mediterranean Red Sea
West Virginia
Caribbean
Fairmont Company
Somerset Coal Co
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Thomas B. Davis, Jr
Henry G. Davis
New Orleans
O’ferrall
Thacker
George L. Carter
Virginia
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Pocahontas
Eckman
North Fork
Simmons
Laurel Creek
Harmony
Kentucky
Alabama
Norfolk and Western Railroad
United States Steel Corporation
Norfolk & Western
Newport News
Norfolk
Curtis Bay
Baltimore & Ohio
School Children Scratching Pad Sale Notice
Local notice advertises a sale of scratch pads for school children priced at 3 cents each, with two pads per customer at the office.
Forty Entertainers at Pocahontas Opera House
Richard's and Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels bring forty prime performers to Pocahontas Opera House on Wednesday February 19. Notables include Billy Kersands Clarence Powell Dick Thomas Jas Moore Will Cooper Charley Friday and many more. The program features Moore and Thomas the sidewalk seaters Bailey and Spiller Toledo the juggler Powell the no-todate jester Tio Ritchie the Japanese acrobat Cooper with wooden figures Craig the boneless wonder and the closing uproarious after-piece The Darktown Policy Players.
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Richard’s & Pringle
Georgia
Pocahontas Opera House
Billy Kersands
Clarence Powell
Dick Thomas
Jas. Moore
Will Cooper
Charley Friday
Olip
Moore & Thomas
Bailey & Spiller
Toledo
How to Get Along Smoke Song Advertisement
Poetic encouragement to smoke J. M. cigars as comfort amid sorrow and war rumors. References doctors warning on smoking but touts cigars as helpful. The verse presents cigarettes as shining stars and spring bloom, promising solace through smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J- M
Fatal Kidney Trouble Mentioned in Telegraph Ad
An advertisement from the TELEGRAPH office promotes Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it prevents fatal kidney and bladder troubles. Signed by G. H. Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Meador trustee seeks settlement of debts
As trustee for A. S. Meador and Co. B F Hall urges all debtors to settle promptly at once at the store. Limited time to wind up affairs, warning of trouble and costs if ignored. Also includes a stray promotional line about Tansill's Punch and breakfast remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Meador & Co
A. S. Meador
A.S. Meador & Co
Millions Put to Work by Dr King's New Life Pills
The ad touts huge demand for Dr King's New Life Pills as top remedies for constipation headaches biliousness stomach liver and kidney troubles. Pills cost 25 cents at drug stores and claim to be the world's best workers for the new century.
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Dr. King
Pardon Board split on Williams murder case remains contrast
West Virginia Pardon Board released vacation opinions on multiple cases. Brannon favored Charles Williams for murder in the first degree, Morris opposed. Williams claimed self defense, but evidence suggested a cold blooded murder. Other cases like Bane, Morrison, Lilly, Daniels, Jeffrey received varied or no action. Notices prevented action in Cornwell, Joseph, Forgey.
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West Virginia
Edward Bane
Wheeling
Tyler County
Brannon
Morris
Charles Williams
Williams
Ford
W. Morrison
Logan County
Wiley Cornwell
Frank Joseph
B. E. Forgey
Forgey
Cabell County
Dewey Cleared by German Acknowledgment of Manila Blockade
A letter said to be from Prince Henry to Admiral Dewey admits Germany erred in the Manila blockade and that Dewey was right in all things. Dewey, at Palm Beach, expresses gratification though uneasy relations remain. He will send a representative to New York to greet the prince due to Mrs. Dewey’s health.
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Washington
United States
Admiral Dewey
Prince Henry
Germany
von Diedrich
Manila
Dewey
Palm Beach
New York
Madison Square Garden six day walk chaos as Hegelman attacks trainer
In a tense spree at Madison Square Garden during the six day walking match, leader Hegelman assaulted trainer Quirk this morning claiming he had been poisoned and leaving a large scalp wound.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Hegelman
Quirk
Opium and whiskey habits book offer from B M Woolley
A notice invites all Americans interested in opium and whiskey habits to request a free book by writing to B. M. Woolley of Atlanta Georgia box 387. The offer promises a complimentary edition to each requester.
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United States
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
Reward Offered for Brass Lamp Return at Station
W. M. White posts a five dollar reward for the return of a brass lamp stolen from the passenger station Tuesday night. No questions will be asked. 213 if
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W. M. White
First Taste of J M Cigars Impress Smokers
The notice touts the J M cigar with Havana filler and expert craftsmanship for an excellent first taste. It also advertises West Virginia Heating and Plumbing Co offering exclusive plumbing and heating services at reasonable prices.
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West Virginia Heating and Plumbing Co
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claims Notable Healing Powers
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the world’s best cure for aches, pains, cuts, burns, bruises, inflammation, boils, ulcers, and skin eruptions. It promises relief or money back and notes a 25 cent price at drug stores.
Plamon’s Nerve and Bone Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Plamon’s Nerve and Bone Oil as a cure for rheumatism cuts sores burns and bruises. A large bottle is priced at 25 cents and sold at White’s Pharmacy.
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Plamon
White
Child Scalded as Tea Pot Explodes in Snowville Home
Roanoke Virginia February 14 Carson two year old son of Mr and Mrs Jas Thomas was badly scalded yesterday at their Snowville home. A pot of hot tea on the stove in an airtight vessel exploded and most of the contents were thrown on the child.
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Roanoke
Carson
Jas. Thomas
Snowville
Earthquake Destroys Shamaka Town in Transcaucasia
A dispatch reports Shamaka, the large Transcaucasian town with about twenty thousand residents, has been destroyed by an earthquake. No further details are provided.
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St. Petersburg
Shamaka
Transcaucasia
Young Roosevelt Improving in Groton
Groton, February 14. Young Roosevelt is improving rapidly and in normal condition. The town has recovered from gloom and taken up amusements. Miss Roosevelt is expected tomorrow.
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Young Roosevelt
Groton
Miss Roosevelt
Huffman Pleads Guilty to Bigamy in Hastings Court
In Roanoke on February 14 Samuel Huffman admitted guilt to bigamy in Hastings Court and received a three year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Roanoke
Hastings Court
Samuel Huffman
President arrives in Washington amid hopes for son's recovery
The president reached Washington this morning to a flood of congratulations over the anticipated recovery of his son, reflecting public relief and support as the situation develops.
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Washington
Freight wreck at Somerset leaves three dead
Three people were killed and six injured in a freight wreck reported at Somerset on February 14. The report from Pittsburg notes the incident occurred near Somerset causing multiple casualties.
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Pittsburg
Somerset
Joseph Leiter Relapses With Pneumonia Symptoms
Joseph Leiter suffered a relapse in New York on February 14 and pneumonia symptoms have developed.
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Joe Leiter
New York
Joseph Leiter
There’s Pleasure From Our New Havana Cigar Ad
Advertisement touts a cigar with sweet flavor and long Havana filler. Also advertises three new rooms with bath and toilet for rent in a desirable locality, inviting inquiries to the office for J. R. at 214 tf.
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J. R
Fire destroys major section of South Mills town
A daytime blaze in South Mills North Carolina on the Dismal Swamp Canal destroyed John Taylor's store, Dr J H Poole drug store, Jacob's block, Rigg's store, Ben Jones saloon, and several other buildings along with Episcopal church and Beveridge's saw mill. A cotton gin 8000 bushels of corn and fifty bales of cotton were damaged. Estimated loss forty thousand dollars with 15000 insurance. no fatalities.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
South Mills
Wiley Taylor
John Taylor
J. H. Poole
Jacob
Rigg
Ben Jones
Episcopal Church
Beveridge
PRINCETON ITEMS AND LOCAL EVENTS
Fifteen new smallpox cases reported near Willowton. Circuit court likely adjourns mid next week. A dance at Tanglewood, home of Mr and Mrs John Barberie, drew many attendees Friday night. Firecrackers disturb streets, police annoyed. Extra council session planned and town could be placed under martial law if unrest continues.
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Willowton
Tanglewood
John Barberie
Death of Clarence Clark Aged 6 Months from Typhoid
The infant Clarence Clark died Thursday at his grandmother Mrs Susie Clark home on Stewart avenue of typhoid fever. His mother had died when the child was a little over one month old. The Colored Y M C A plans a regular meeting at their ball on Raleigh street Sunday at 4 pm with good music and service.
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Clarence Clark
Susie Clark
Stewart Avenue
Y.M.C. A
Raleigh Street
Pneumonia Cure Praised By Mothers In Pleasant City
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio says her three week old son's illness from pneumonia improved dramatically after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. She claims the medicine saved his life and extols it as a sure cure for coughs colds and lung diseases. Trial bottles offered free at the Blue Front.
The Real Thing Cigars Advertised by Blue Front
An advertisement promotes the J M cigar as a pure tobacco product with a free easy smoke, good ash retention and pleasant fragrance. It invites readers to phone for delivery from the Blue Front and notes a Pencil Paper Pad offer.
Children Poisoned By Opium Cough Syrups Warned
A public notice warns that many children are poisoned and weakened by cough syrups containing opiates. It highlights Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for coughs croup and long troubles, claiming it contains no opiates or poisons. Signed G. H. Wade.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Foley's Honey and Tar and Tansill's cigars advertised
A wartime style advertisement urges readers not to ignore a cough or cold warning of bronchial or lung trouble and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection, with G. H. Wade and Tansill's rich cigars offered at 5 cents.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Cure grip in two days with Bromo Quinine relief
Advertisement notes E. W. Grove's medicine guarantees cure of grip in two days. Box bears Grove signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Coal and Wood Delivery by T. H. Becker
Advertisement note invites customers to call T H Becker for prompt coal and wood delivery via phone.
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T. H. Becker
Abolish Four Year Tenure For Fourth Class Postmasters
Washington reports a policy shift in the Post Office Department to remove four year tenure for fourth class postmasters except for inefficiency or misconduct. Postmaster General Payne says changes will occur gradually and without opposing congressmen, aiming to curb political patronage while civil service rules may apply. Reactions from supporters and opponents caution about patronage loss and friction in districts.
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Washington
John L. Bristow
Department
Congress
Payne
Bristow
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
Civil Service
Post Office
Commission
House Backs Direct Election of U S Senators
Washington February 14 The house unanimously adopted a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment for direct popular vote in senate elections. The measure has been approved by the house four times without debating time.
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Washington
House
United States
Urgent tax settlement urged by deputy sheriff
6,000 tax tickets remain unpaid and the deputy sheriff D. G. Litty asks recipients to call and settle debts to meet urgent funding needs.
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D. G. Litty
For Rent Store Room and Flat on Mercer Street
For rent a store room basement and a flat on Mercer Street near Overhead Bridge. H. N. White, 25 Administrator.
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Mercer Street
H. N. White
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Ience Datty Telegraph Office
Avtopovepuny B. F. Hall
Tansill
J. Baker
B.nefield Ave
Pardon Board
Mercer
Mortis
Naoma Lilly
William and
S. R. Daniels
Alamander Jeffrey
Boone County
Excelsior Tailoring Company
Dewey Right IN
All
von Diedrichs
Bucklen
Princeton
Daily Telegraph Office
Coal and Wood
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