Republican Talks Signal Tariff Revisions and Steel Bill
Washington dispatch notes Republican members discussing trusts and tariff reforms. Prompt measures favor reducing duties on foreign-sold goods to curb domestic protection, led by Babcock pushing steel on the free list, signaling next congress focus. Also reports seed distribution delays and an expert binder story about Senator Carter.
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Washington
Babcock
Republican Party
Ways and Means Commiitee
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Steel Combine
United States
Congress
West Virginia to celebrate governor-elect White with parade and ball
Charleston plans a grand inaugural celebration for governor-elect A. B. White on March 4. General Curlin will lead a large parade with state political clubs, music and fireworks. An inaugural ball and 2500 engraved invitations target major society figures across the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. B. White
West Virginia
Curlin
National Guard
Pittsburg Man Killed in Robbery Hold Up Near Meker's Rock
M Hecke was shot defending himself from three highwaymen at Meker's Rock near Pittsburg last night. He died this morning. Police arrested two black suspects held on suspicion.
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Pittsburg
M. Hecke
Meker’s Rock
Here
Freight wreck halts New York Central near Amsterdam
Three trainmen were injured when a New York Central freight train failed to stop at a semaphore signal and collided with another freight near Amsterdam at the Blue Front. The wreck disrupted service as investigators assess the crash caused by the signal violation.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
New York Central
Here
J N Echols Co Offers Free China With $5 Purchase
An advertisement invites customers to spend five dollars at J N Echols & Co and receive a free premium china ware item. The notice urges readers to visit the store to view the line of premiums and claim the gift.
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J. N. Echols & Co
Removal of Popular Store Moves to New Princeton Ave Site
The Peoples Store under Mr W N Pack and Miss Jennie Sullivan has moved to a new building on Princeton avenue two doors east of the Bluefield hardware. They will continue to stock a full line of dress goods and millinery.
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Peoples
W. N. Pack
Jennie Sullivan
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Hardware
Bucklee's Arnica Salve Heals Sore Leg in Ten Days
La Grange Ohio resident Denforth suffered a six month frightful leg sore but reports full cure in ten days after using Bucklee's Arnica Salve. The ad touts salve for ulcers wounds burns boils pain or piles and lists 25 cents at druggists. It also mentions a Baltimore inventor of a cigar caped train and a free sample from White's drug store along with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Pills for stomach and liver issues.
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P. A. Denforth
la Grange
Bucklee
Xus
Hon White
Chamberlain
Laxative and Dye Ad Headlines Lot of Household Goods
An old newspaper fragment advertises Bromo-Quinine laxative tablets and Putnam Fadeless Dyes with simple usage claims. It mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers as easy to take and effective for cleansing the liver and bowels, listing H.N. White as a brand or supplier.
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Putnam
Fiat Top Grocery Co
DeWitt
H.N. White
Notice on mail boxes and agency transfer to J L Shott
Perishing mail boxes may be cured by notifying J L Shott who has received the agency for them for Bufield.
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J. LD. Shott
Buefield
Incurables Bill Faces Setback Amid Legislative Debate
Charleston February 18 Senate bill 116 on the Virginia Home for Incurables drew amendments in the house that admitted epileptics paralytics senile persons and other incurables, upsetting the bill’s classification. The measure passed to third reading as amended while pure food legislation failed in the senate. The Capitol annex funding looms large with about eighty thousand dollars needed to finish, on top of sixty thousand already spent, placing the finance committee in a tight bind. The board of public works may seek an investigating committee to audit expenditures and secure estimates for completion.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Virginia
Ruffner
The
Homie
Homie, Who Appealed To Members To Support the Amendment. Dr. Grover
Grant
Messrs. Durst
Laughlin
Briant
Dr. Grover
Capitol Annex
Finance Committee
Board of Public Works
Changes in the Constitution Proposal to abolish fees
Charleston W Va Feb 18 The state will not hold a constitutional convention but will submit amendments to voters at the 1902 elections. Proposals include shifting to fixed salaries for officers, establishing a county treasurer, electing governors and officials, expanding the supreme court, and using excess school fund for free schools. One salary proposal was killed by a lobby.
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Supreme Court
Supreme
Circuit
Fork a Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo Quinine Tavlos
A historical note lists Bromo Quinine Tavlos as a remedy for cold symptoms. The item appears as a marketed laxative formula titled Fork a Cold in the Head, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine naming.
King William High Ball at the Blue Front
A King William High Ball event at the Blue Front venue is advertised with emphasis on a social gathering. Readers are invited to attend, details suggest a community celebration with local participation and a casual atmosphere.
Lease Offer for Five-Year Rental on Bland Street Store Rooms
Two first class store rooms on Bland Street, unoccupied by Es Pedigo, available for lease up to five years. Contact H. M. Nass at 215 for details.
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Bland Street
Grand sale of apronging hams at The Paris
1000 yards of apronging hams in shot lengths will be placed on our remnant counter. Sale begins Tuesday morning February 19 1901 at The Paris 1 Bland Street. If troubled with weak digestion try Chamberlins Stomach and Liver Tablets priced 2 cents samples free at Ho No Wite’s drug store.
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Paris, 1
Sameth
Bland St
Dusafer
Chamberlin
White
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Laxaiy Bromo Quinine and claims instant relief from colds and croup. It markets a “One Minute Cough Cure” for both children and adults, asserting ease of use and rapid effect in breathing and chest troubles.
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White
Mark's Iron Nerve Promises New Life Prize
Advertisement touts Dr Kines New Life Prize with bold claims of restoring nerves and organs. It pressures readers with phrases about superb head work, willpower, and a cure available at drug stores for 25 cents.
Unclear Source Text about Tobacco and Flavoring
The readable fragments describe a tobacco factory and a note on flavoring avoidance. The passage mentions a large product, world context, and emphasis on no flavoring. Names, dates, or concrete entities are missing or garbled.
Chicago Woman Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Prof Rosa Tyler of Chicago testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy easing a severe cold and near pneumonia after other treatments failed. She found it pleasant to take and says it saved her from doctor bills and suffering. Available from U N White.
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Rosa Tyler
Chicago
Chamberlain
U.N. White
Russian Students to Be Hanged for Insurrection Action
Seven Russians face execution without trial after an insurrection. the Czar approves the sentences. In Madrid martial law ends. London reports President Kruger seeking peace terms at The Hague and a direct appeal to King Edward via the Dutch envoy.
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Kruger
King Edward
London
Hagues
Edward
Students to Hang in Craco Poland for Insurrection
Reports from Kiev indicate seven university students in Craco will be hanged as a warning to others. They were arrested after a large outbreak that saw over 30,000 students leave the university. No trial was held and sentences followed only the accusers. The czar affirmed by administrative order. Naprzed newspaper cites the statements.
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Craco
Poland
Kieff
Russia
Czar
Naprzed
Madrid to end martial law and reestablish guarantees
Madrid reports martial law to be lifted for now with a cabinet council to restore constitutional guarantees. The premier Azcarrago to resign and urge convocation of cortes to pass the budget and form the Silvela ministry. Paris notes ongoing Spanish agitation needing a ministry change.
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Madrid
Imparcial
Azcarrago
Silvela Ministry
Waldersee Expedition Aims to Clear Chi Li Province
Berlin dispatch from Pe Kin states Count Von Waldersee directs forces to prepare for field operations to clear Chi Li of Chinese soldiers and create a wholesome effect among the Chinese. The German commissariat orders a thousand transport wagons ready within eighteen days.
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Berlin
Cologne
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Chi Li
German Commissariat Department
Train Wreck Near Wilmington Kills Engineer Injures Fireman
A freight train jumped the track on the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore line twenty one miles south of Wilmington. The New York and Washington express derailed into the wreck hours later. The engineer was killed, the fireman seriously hurt, and several passengers sustained minor injuries. The notice ends with an ad urging Rock Spring whiskey at the Blue Front.
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Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Wilmington
New York and Washington Express
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