West Virginia Leaders See League Backing in 1900 Campaign
Washington reports Sen. Seiister Scott urging revival of the Parkersburg League of Republican Clubs to energize young voters. He cites Thomas Barrett of Parkersburg as a possible president and notes the league can mobilize young Republicans for continued good government. Also mentioned are railroad bonds and road construction tied to regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Seiister Scott
League of Republican Clubs
Parkersburg
League
Thomas Barrett
Miners Seek Recognition From West Virginia Operators
West Virginia United Mine Workers executive board in Charleston on February 16 decided to issue a call for a joint conference of miners and operators in the state aimed at securing recognition of the United Mine Workers by West Virginia operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers For
District of West Virginia
United Mine Workers’ Organization
West Virginia
State Supreme Court Recess Till March 14
Charleston W V Feb 16 The state supreme court yesterday took recess until March 14. Law son v e Zinn from Ritchie county rehearing shown. Cecil and Hall v Clark et al trustees motion to modify the opinion refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court
Lawson Ve Zinn
Ritchie County
Cecil & Hall Ve
Construction suspended on Pocahontas Coal River Kanawha railroad
The Equitable Construction Company of Chicago delays work on five miles of the Pocahontas Coal River and Kanawha railroad near St Albans with operations halted and progress uncertain as of February 16 in Charleston West Virginia.
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Pocahontas
Coal River
Kanawha RK. R
Charleston
W. Va
Equitable Construction Company
Chicago
St. Albans
Sentenced to Death for Molineux to Die Week of March 26
New York report states Recorder Goff sentenced Molineux to death during the week beginning March 26. He proclaimed innocence and condemned the district attorney's actions regarding accusations and handwriting, and was later taken to Sing Sing at 2:05 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molineux
New York
Goff
Boy Dies in Mill Shafting Accident in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on February 16 16 year old Howard McConmouchey of 2425 Perot street was killed when caught in mill shafting at Wood Mills Twenty second street. His knife snapped freed by the crash flew through a broken window to the street. He had worked at the mill for years and investigators believe he fell and was caught in the shaft.
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Wood Mills
Twenty Second Street
Howard McConmuchey
Self Preservation and Hood's Sarsaparilla Benefit
The text urges ill people to seek healthy blood through Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it enriches and purifies blood for better health. It promotes using the medicine at first sign of impure blood to preserve health and notes Hood's Pills relieve sick headache and indigestion.
Annie Springer Finds Royal Cure for Chronic Cough
Annie FE Springer of Philadelphia reports Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption fully cured her hacking cough after years of suffering. She says it removes chest pain and helps her sleep, praising it as a universal cure. Available from druggists with guaranteed bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie FE. Springer
Howardst
Philadelphia
Dr King
Ries
Dr.Kings
Frany Trouble
Spring Opening Prep Discounts Announced by Mrs Stevenson
Mrs G B Stevenson announces spring opening preparations with closeout deals and winter clearance at cost and below cost. Ends appear imminent as trims and remnants are reduced to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Stevenson
Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
Public health pamphlet style notice promoting cessation of tobacco use. Claims the product Bac will help quit, touts lasting vitality, and directs readers to obtain a booklet from Gierling Kennedy Co in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gierling Kennedy Co
Chicago
New
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Shipping Bill Measures
Washington feb 16 the senate committee on commerce considered the shipping bill at length and agreed to several subcommittee amendments. changes include registering foreign built vessels partly American owned capping subsidies at 2 million dollars for fast ships and excluding vessels operating in both coastwise and foreign trades. committee did not finish its review in this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Assertion of Consol Macrum in State Department Dispute
The note, date Feb 16, defends Charles E. Macrum against claims of British interference with his official mail. It says no report of tampering was made, while acknowledging delays during wartime. Representative Wheeler later introduced a House resolution seeking details on Macrum's charges and any steps for apology or clarification from Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Macrum
Representative Wheeler
Kentucky
House
Republicans Confer On Shipping Subsidy Bill In House
Republican members of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held a conference in Washington on February 16 to pursue cooperation on the shipping subsidy bill. Amendments were proposed to shorten the subsidy term and retire old vessels, but no votes or final agreement were reached. The group planned to meet periodically to discuss arising questions.
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Washington
House Committee On
Papers in the Case on Seizure and Release of Flour
The President sent to the Senate a State Department report and papers detailing steps to recover property of American citizens seized by British military authorities near Delagon Bay South Africa. The correspondence between the State Department and Ambassador Choate and the British government is included. The flour release had been published earlier.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of State
Great Britain
Delagon Bay
South Africa
State Department
Choate
Take Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box, price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
De Witt's Little Early Risers Endorsed In Rural Ad
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as more effective than pills for constipation and liver problems. It also promotes Hoster's Columbus Beer as suitable for family use and medicinal purposes in a regional notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philpot
Alba v
de Witt
Hoster
Columbus
Pocahontas Company Stockholders Meet in Bramwell
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of The Pocahontas Company will be in the Masonic Building Bramwell W Va Tuesday Feb 13 1900 at 10 o clock a m for electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may properly come before the meeting Philip G oopwill Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pocahontas Company
Masonic
Bramwell
W. Va
G. Philip Gooopwiili
Pain Balm Praised By Rheumaism Sufferer In Herminie
Mr W H Stapleon of Herminie Pennsylvania credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with giving relief after years of rheumaism. He says one application relieves pain and endorses the medicine. Sold by H N White druggist along with Sunday Morning and Sugar King from Kelley and Moyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W H. Stapleon
H.N White
One Day Cold Cure Promoted as Candy Laxative Treat
An old advertisement touts Kermatt's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a rapid at home remedy for colds and sore throats. It claims a quick cure from a candy form and mentions Sunday Morning Cigars by Kelley & Moyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermatt's
Resolution Referred to Foreign Affairs Committee
The speaker cited the United States and the empire of Great Britain while referring the resolution to the foreign affairs committee for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Empire of Great Britain
Foreign Affairs Committee
PLAGUE STRICKEN FIVE CASES IN HONOLULU
Honolulu authorities report five plague cases since the Alamanda salied on the 2nd of the month with two whites among the victims. J Weir Robins died, A H Hartman is improving under the Pasteur treatment. no new cases in four days. Health officials ease restrictions and plan church and school reopenings, plus a rat slaughter day and rat poison distribution.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
the Board of
Electric Bitters Save Man From Death
Jobo Oliver of Philadelphia narrates his severe illness with jaundiced skin and weakness. Three physicians gave him up until a friend recommended Electric Bitters. After three weeks of use, he improved markedly and credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold at druggists for 65 cents with a guarantee.
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Jobo Oliver
Philadelphia
Ker mott’s Chocolates Laxative Quinine Endorsed
A short ad asserts ker mott’s chocolates cure cold in head and sore throat using laxative quinine. It claims the sweets are as easy to take as candy and that children cry for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermott's
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief and Healing
An old advertisement touts Bucklen 6 Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts bruises and a range of skin ailments. It claims rapid pain relief and curing of sores ulcers and boils with a 25 cent price per box, sold at drug stores.
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve lauded as unrivaled for piles injuries and skin diseases. It claims to be the original Witch Hazel Salve and warns to beware of counterfeit copies by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
H. 'N. White
Notice to debtors seek settlement or legal steps
All parties indebted to Mas. G. B. Stevenson are requested to come forward and settle. If not, it will be forced to take legal steps to collect what is due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
G. B. Stevenson
Cure Cold in Head with Kermott's Laxative Quinine
An old advertisement touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as an easy remedy to cure cold in the head and sore throat. The copy emphasizes quick relief and simple use.
Relieved at Kimberley as Boer retreat follows relief dispatch
News from London reports General French relieving Kimberley with artillery and cavalry. Roberts dispatch confirms relief and may have captured Jacobsdal. Markets reacted with a gold rise then drift on rumor of a Boer trap. Debeers and Raad mines fluctuated.
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French
Kimberley
Roberts
Roberte
Jacobsdal
Cronje
Magerefontein
Methuen
Modder River
Jecobedel
Kitchener
Riet
Cayslery
Rambam
Easlen
Riet River
Bekiel Waterfall
Columno
Klip
Rondaval
Stock Exchange
Debeers
One Minute Cough Care Praised In Corry Notice
J Koontz of Corry Pennsylvania touts One Minute Cough Care as best cough medicine after years of bad bronchitis every winter. It quick cures coughs colds croup asthma grippe throat and lung troubles and is a favorite remedy for children. Smoke Sunday Morning and Sugar King Cigare Kelly and Moyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Koontz
Corry
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C. OC. Watts
The
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State Supreme Court
Osborne
Tion
Boy
Neath
Perot Street
Tocknife
Hoop
Senate Committee On Commerce
Hay
Department
Mr. Marcum
Amerigen
Pretoria
Ho Jane
South African Republic
Charles Macrum
Government of the
Transvaal
Republi
Col Stowe
Capetown
Durhap
Copeus
America
House of Representatives
Charles E. Macrum
Durban
Ish
Republic of
Newport News, Va
W. J
Garland
Hampton
Bidelia Greany
Camden
N. J
Gar
Land
Phoebus
Joseph
Mastin
Theost
House Merchant Marine Committee Center
Merchant Marine
Kelley & Moyers
J. Weir Robins
A H H. Hartman
Stableman
Robinson
Hartman
P.ison
Kermott's Chocolates
General Crosse
London
Sugar King Cigare
Kelly & Moyers
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