Spain’s Cuba reforms spark divided opinion in Washington and Madrid
Dispatches depict strong Spanish manufacturing and agricultural concern over reform concessions. In Madrid Premier Canovas and Finance Minister Revertea pledge delays pending investigations. Washington reporters say most U.S. officials view reforms as a sham, with Weyler's Cuba campaign faltering amid rain and terror reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprio
Canovas
Washington
Madrid
Senor Depuy de Lome
Cuba
Senate
Joy for Laborers Money Left by Thomas Scott
A Johnstown report says day laborers who worked for the late Thomas Scott on the Pennsylvania Railroad between 1850 and 1860 received small checks from John Felix Loretta Pa. The distribution likely stems from a fund bequeathed by Scott to his laborers, with more payments expected in other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Scott
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Scott
Cambria
Quite Dutchy Banquet Of the Holland Dames
The Holland Dames of the New Netherlands held their annual banquet at the Holland House New York on February 17. The event was delayed a month due to a family bereavement of queen Lavina H Dempsey. The gilt dining hall featured blue and orange decor and a dance followed. A mazourka for the group was performed on mandolins guitars and zithers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Dames of
New Netherlands
New York
Holland House
Holland Dames of the New
Neterlands
Lavina H. Dempsey
Fes
Holland Dames
A. D. Hosterman
Daily Republic-Times
Springfield
Ohio
A. B. White
Parkersburg
W. Va
Journal
A. O. Bunnell
Chester W. Rubins
Maine
Powers Call Ahalt Hellenes Will Not Back Down
Britain and other powers prepare to reinforce Crete as Greece refuses to yield to an international occupation. Greece rejects the occupation and calls up naval reserves while Germany considers blockading Placus. The Powers insist on cooperation, signaling potential bloodshed avoidance if Greece complies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Editorial Convention Galveston Subjects and Tours
Delegates at the National Editorial Convention in Galveston discuss rural free mail delivery and postal laws affecting newspapers. A committee will frame Association views on the issue while sessions cover business management and cooperation and a ride on electric road cars near Galveston Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Parrott
Waterloo
R. M. White
Missouri
J.M. Chapple
Ashland
Wis
Charles C. Doughty
Dallas
Oregon
Association
Galveston Island
Gulf of Mexico
Don’t be Fooled by Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Don’t be led to believe Pocahontas Smokeless coal is sold by anyone but J. C Darst & Company. The coal is mined in the Flat-Top Coal Field and distributed to Bluefield area through J. C. Darst & Co with agents in the West End and up town office. Other sellers are making false representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Darst & Company
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Messrs
J. C. Darst & Co
West End
White & Moore
J.C. Darst & Co
J.C. Danest & Co
Reverend J Tyler Frazier Named Presiding Elder in Tazewell
Rev J Tyler Frazier pastor of Bland Street Methodist Church is appointed Presiding Elder of the Tazewell District to succeed Rev W W Pyott. He will begin duties next Sunday in Welch. Bluefield residents lament his departure with Bland Street Church names floated for possible successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tyler Frazier
Bland Street Methodist Church
Tazewell
W. W. Pyott
Bluefield
Frazier
Welch
Bland Street Church
J. W Smith
West Radford
Rhodes Defiant At Inquiry On Transvaal Raid Plot
Cecil Rhodes testifies before the parliamentary committee, defending his role in Jameson’s raid and asserting sympathy with Cape Colony foreigners. He says he acted within rights to threaten change in the Transvaal, refuses to detail arms smuggling, and hints at a broader German plot linked to Boers. The exchange with Sir William Harcourt is sharp and unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Transvaal
South Africa
Mr. Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Jameson
William Harcourt
Hercules Robinson
Lord Bosmead
Unpaid Accounts Prompt Payment Reminder
A business appeals for prompt payment of long outstanding balances. They note patience, multiple statements sent, and request partial payment if full amount cannot be settled now. They caution other firms would have used stronger collection methods and urge immediate action.
Desirable Bluefield Home Offered By Real Estate Agency
For information apply to L. C. Tabb's Real Estate Agency. A handsome home with modern improvements in the best Bluefield location is offered at a reasonable figure. Also advertised are trimmed hats by Mrs. Stepherson featuring stylish shapes and latest fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sante
Bluefield
L. C. Tabb
Henry Norman reports Crete occupation by Greek and Cretan forces
Lexpos dispatches Henry Norman says 1400 Greek troops with six guns landed at Kolynbari near Canea. Eight thousand Cretans joined them. without powers landing marines, Canea would have fallen in hours. Athens informs powers Greece cannot reverse its Crete occupation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Henry Norman
Washington
Chronicle
Athens
Kolynbari
Canea
Greece
Crete
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Laxative Sale
Advertisement offers Laxative Brome Tablets promising a one day cure for colds with a 25 cent refund if ineffective. Includes a Wanrep notice seeking a white servant girl skilled in cooking and child care, inviting applications at 42 Barger Street West End North Side today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanrep
Appy
Barger Street
West End
Not Exactly Right Health Warns Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad
An advertisement claims thousands are in poor condition though not sick and urges Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a tonic to improve digestion appetite blood purity and vitality. It promises relief from nausea headaches indigestion and biliousness with 25 cent bottles advertised by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Y M C A Contest Sets March Spike With Gold Watch Prize
YMCA members plan a March 1 to May 1 contest for new members. Prizes include a 17 jewel gold watch for the winner and a silver umbrella for the runner up. Reds led by Woolwine and Blues led by Beecher to govern teams as two sides double their efforts. Also notes on Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting and a help wanted ad for Wanstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Wheeler-17
Leave all orders for 1ocabontascoa at White and Moore's
Notices direct that all orders for 1ocabontascoa be placed at White and Moore’s, J O Darst and Co.’s uptown office with immediate effect.
News from across the country and overseas items
A Baltimore court hearing for Cuban filibuster conspirators was postponed as General Rololf failed to arrive from New York. In Philadelphia Governor notes the Bermuda sailing clearance, with District Attorney Beck approving the sailing intent. Nevada reports Fitzsimmons arrival expected this week as plans for Danberg's ranch arson base surface. Havana dispatches claim General Gomez wounded in a clash with Spanish forces, with Roses briefly leading insurgents until Carrillo’s arrival and Gomez’s horse killed.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Defeats Rheumatism for Byron Every
Byron Every of Woodstock Michigan suffered from severe rheumatism with a swollen leg. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he found relief with the first bottle and a full cure after the second. White and Moore sell the 25 and 50 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Every
Woodstock
Mich
Chamberlain
White & Moore
Fine Views of Gepot Ruins and Elks in Graham Va
Fire and photography notice offers Atkins of West End with five views of the Gepot ruins at Graham Virginia and five views of the Elks. Orders may be written or left at once to W B AT in Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
West End
Graham
W. B
Bluefield
W. Va
Fresh Cut Flowers At Fere Guson Bros Store
Fresh cut flowers available now at Fere Guson Bros store on Blandzetreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fereguson Bros
Blandzetreet
Tewonara Seen as Inexpensive to Nab
A brief note warns that Tewonara is regarded as cheap to steal, urging vigilance and caution to prevent theft and protect property.
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Minister de Lome
Gen. Weyler
Grouni
Con
The
Council of
Colonial Council
de Lome
Senator Hale
Humbug
Cleveland
Olney Lave
United States
Congress
Spain
Sherman
Alison
Cullom
Weyler
Havana
Philippine Islands
John Felix
Loretta
Felix
Mazourka Dedicat
Ahalt
Hellenes
Great Britain
Canea Harbor
Gibraltar
Germany
Neue Freie Presse
Vienna
Placus
Europe
Vassous
Platanias
Turkey
Galverston
Tex
Harmony Lal
John T. Mack
Sandusky
Joseph B. Maccabe
Boston
M. J. Dowling
Minnesota
National League of Republicans
W. R. Jewel
Danville
Ills
E. A. Snively
Ucation
Bay of Kolymbari
Egypt
Samos
Rev. J. Tyler Frazier
Tanswell
Mr. Frazier
Mr. Pyott
Dis
Glen
Radford
J. A. Burrow
J. A. H. Shuler
Pearisburg
F. Y. Jackson
Rhodes
Colossus
Sharp
Harcourt
Prince of Wales
Earl of Selborne
Duke of Abercorn
Canon Wilberforce
James Brice
Ellis Ashmead Bartlett
B. F. Hawksley
Johannesburg
Cape
the Chartered Company
Apy
Cate
Sir William Harcourt
Robinson
Labouchere
William Vernon Harcourt
Sir William
Y. M
Woolwine
N. J. Beecher
Clinch Valley
Bluebird
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Hannah
John W. Sherman
Orangeburg, D. C
BaLtimonk
Carlos Rolos
Jose J. Luis
Baltimore
United
Rololf
New
York
Toomorrow
Louis
Philadelphia
Washinsoton
Treasury
Customs
Peladelphia
Bermuda
Beck
Whilatelpha
Uctions
Martin Julian
Fitzsimmons? Banner
Fitzsimmons
Nevada
Danberg
Bear
Julian
Pitzsimmons
Sharkey
Lcope
Juliano
Corbett
Gomez
Arjona
Arroyo Blanco
Diego Avila
Roses
Carrillo
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