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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1900
Page
1
Opposition to new measures grows as Congress risks adjournment early. Supporters expect a permanent gold standard to erase the silver issue and unify factions in both parties amid debate on financial reforms.
Washington February 17. Republicans show confidence yet favor restraint as Congress nears a presidential election. Senate caucus delegates legislative decisions to an advisor committee to avoid dragging politics into policy. The aim is a short session with limited new laws and adjournment before the Republican national convention in Philadelphia. The Philippine commission work and its written instructions are also under discussion, with potential candidates including ex Senators and governors.
Republicans express relief as the gold standard bill nears full adoption with only one vote against. They argue silver’s political momentum wanes, while the Bryan silver faction loses its excuse to oppose expansion and prosperity policies. Western Republicans see a decisive end to silver as a factor in the 1900 race.
Cincinnati pastor Rev A M Harvout releases a letter dated February 3 1900 from Zaleski Ohio claiming Sanford was killed by Goebel in cold blood and vows further revenge. The letter ends with Charles Martell urging secrecy.
Havana reports Cubans demand a definite U S policy as impatient calls for self rule grow. The article outlines a staged municipal to constitutional process under U S oversight, with 137 municipalities to self govern for a year and a formal constitutional convention to follow, before possible withdrawal of the American governor general. It notes a 58 million debt to soldiers and a 48 000 strong Cuban army rolls.
The Lehigh Valley Coal Company posts raises of 2 percent for all workers in its collieries, effective February 1. About five thousand men and boys in the Lehigh Valley region gain higher pay.
War office dispatch from Find Mars al Lord Robe's reports twenty percent of ranks wounded after heavy fighting. Johnson from Georg French notes complex enemy dispersion from Kimberley to Oliphatsfontein and anticipated occupation of ground. Casualties about twenty percent. Kimberley air cheerful.
Kentucky legislators in both Democratic chambers approved a concurrent resolution directing future sessions of the general assembly to be held in Frankfort. The action was announced in Louisville with the date noted as February 17.
An assortment of advertised remedies touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for sturdy hearts and strong blood, Hood's Princs as a cathartic, plus various products like Sunday Morning cigar brands and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The notices promise refunds for unsatisfied purchases and endorsements from drug firms and retailers.
Colis P A Huntington and family withdrew from St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church in Westchester due to Rev Dr F M Cendenin's radical opinions on social equality and trust inquiries. The decision reflects tensions among elite families over church stance and public policy.
Drug advertisement notes price of 25 cents and promises cure for stomach issues with E. W. Grove signature on each box.
Advertised notices announce closing Blue Field operations around March 7 and reopening in Petersburg Virginia on or about March 15. The page lists various elixirs and tonics as sales pitches, with testimonials and filler marketing lines.
A Philadelphia reader details a near fatal illness described as wasting with sunken eyes and pain. After three doctors gave up, a friend recommended Electric Bitters. three weeks of use restored health and vitality, with the narrator claiming the medicine saved his life and should be tried by all.
An advertorial note touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as easy to take and quick to cure a cold in head and sore throat. It emphasizes fast relief and a pleasant form.
Mrs G B Stevenson announces a spring prep sale to clear fall and winter stock at or below cost. Brisk discounts on remaining inventory to ready stores for the season. Potential purchases include clothing and related items as she moves to new stock.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howards Philadelphia praises De Kings New Discovery for Consumption. She claims it cured her chronic back chest cough after years of suffering and lack of help from doctors. She says the remedy eased pain and restored deep sleep and vitality.
The ad touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as an easy candy form for quick cold and sore throat relief and promotes No-To-Ma as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure claiming to make weak men strong and blood pure with drugstores selling the product.
Bargain alert as Mrs Stevenson offers clearance of millinery stock with goods priced at cost or below. Limited selection, first come, first served.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a cold cure for head and throat pain. A user from Hermnie, Pa praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm, claiming it relieves rheumatism and pain, while HN White druggist sells the products with limited legible claims.
Gen. French has gained an enviable reputation by his brilliant dash to relieve Kimberley. The swift movement highlights his strategic skill and bold leadership in the South African campaign.
The Hero of Khartoum and Omdurman is likely to become Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. He is expected to reorganize the Empire’s military forces if developments proceed as hoped.
British forces under General Roberts and General French press toward Kimberley and Bloemfontein as Kitchener reorganizes British troops for mobility. Dispatches say French reached Kimberley in four days, with cavalry and horse artillery cutting paths, while Roberts and units close in on Jacobsdal and Mafeking amid heavy Boer resistance.
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