Mercer Schools Ask Appropriation
The article lists extensive requests from state institutions for two years, totaling about 3.41074 million dollars, plus potential adds for commissions and buildings. It notes last year’s spending was lower, anticipated revenue declines, and a looming budget deficit with many offices and projects seeking funding. The figures mention Concord and West Virginia colored institutes, several normal schools, hospitals, reform and asylum facilities, and other agencies. It highlights projected revenues of 2.189 million for next year and 1.982 million for 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Treasury
Penitentiary
The
Historical Society
Normal Schools
Marshall College
West Liberty Normal
Concord Normal
Shepherd College
Feirmont Normal
Glenville Normal
School For the Deaf and Blind
University of West Virginia
Montgomery Preparatory School
Keyser Preparatory School
West Virgnia Colored Institute
Bluefield Colored Institute
Storer College
Board of Agriculture
Board of Public Works
Board of Health
House of Delegates
Parkersburg
Lady Osteopath Will Locate Here
Dr. Della Bibb, osteopath, arrived from Welch where she practiced six months and came from Missouri. She will be temporarily housed at Bilaefield Inn while seeking local office space and plans to make the city her permanent headquarters. Bibb, a graduate of the American School of Osteopaths Kirkville Missouri class of 1902. Dean's Ointment offers a remedy for itchiness available at drug stores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Bibb
Welch
Missouri
Bibb
Bilaefield Inn
American School of Osteopath
Kirkville
Jane
Russians Prepare Offensive Movements Near Mukden
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokio indicate Russian forces massing south of Mukden under General Kuroki, with shelling of Oyama’s center and left. Details note a retreat of 15,000 cavalry and 500 infantry with 20 guns along the Liao River, twelve miles northeast of Slapeho as Japanese pursue and inflict damage.
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St Petersburg
Kuroki
Mukden
Oka
Fusan
Liao River
Slapeho
Mourning for Grand Duke Lagins Across Russian Empire
Services for Grand Duke Lagins are held throughout Russia with czar’s grief echoed by kin. A lone terrorist from the socialist revolutionary group is blamed for the bombing. initial reports of three sleigh riders were incorrect. The piece notes nationwide mourning and security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Lagins
Russia
Socialist Revolutionary Party
Senator Scott Praises Senator Quay In Moving Oration
Washington, Feb 18. The senate held a session in memory of Matthew S Quay of Pennsylvania. Senator Scott of West Virginia delivered a tribute praising Quay as a scholar, soldier and statesman, a silent leader who influenced public opinion and shaped campaigns from 1883 to 1896 and beyond.
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Washington
Senate
Matthews
Quay
Pennsylvania
Scott
West Virginia
Hhis
Matthew Stapley Quay
Cleveland
Republican Party
Gen
Harrison
Indiana
National Committee
William McKinley
New York
Amerea
Goodwill Band Elects New Officers in Camden NJ
The Mascist Enterprise of Camden New Jersey reports the Goodwill Band has elected officers for the coming year. President D. P. Crockett secretary Hi N. Fix treasurer W A H Moore manager W F Goodwill leader J M Henley librarian Henry Perkins drum major George Hogg and an executive board including R B Foy W F Goodwill Jesse Taylor W Belcher H Fix W A H Moore and O W McAllister.
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Mascist Enterprise
Camden
N. J
Goodwill Band
D. P. Crockett
Hi. N. Fix
W. A. H. Moore
W. F. Goodwill
J. M. Henley
Henry Perkins
George Hogg
R B. Foy
Jesse Taylor
W. ©. Belcher
H. Fix
O. W. McAllieter
Band Excels in Flat Top Coal Field Under Henley and Goodwill
The band shows a flourishing condition with three rehearsals weekly and a well equipped set. Under J. M. Henley as instructor and W. F. Goodwill as bustling manager the group is regarded the best in the Flat Top coal field with a bright future ahead.
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J. M. Henley
W. F. Goodwill
Ladies Manicure and Beauty Services by Lettie Goodwyn
Beginning Monday February twentieth a woman operator will offer manicure services. Prices are reasonable and include shampooing singeing massage of bande electric massage of face. Located at Lettie Goodwyn over Albert's Barber Shop 209 Princeton Avenue Bluefield.
Committee Named for the Investigation
In Charleston on February 18 the senate voted to pursue an investigation and appointed a committee. Calwell attacked Governor White, alleging illicit gains from the secretary of state contract, while Dawson and Eliott were implicated by name. Caldwell condemned White’s administration as corrupt and damaging to the Republican Party, warning that continued misrule could shift the state toward Democratic control.
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Charleston
Senate
Gov. White
Calwell
Dawson
Eliott
Caldwell
Aesasein
George Crook
Clouds Mountain
Republican Party
White
Roosevelt
Parsons West Virginia seeks police chief who will abstain from profanity
Wheeling report says the Parsons town council struggles to hire a chief of police who will take an oath not to drink or use profane language. The drinking ban is not the main hurdle. no candidate has passed the profanity test yet.
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Wheeling
Parsons
W. Va
The Stomach in Winter and Miona Remedy Claim
An early 20th century feature extols winter stomach strain and promotes Miona as a universal stomach and digestive aid, claiming it restores strength, overcomes acidity, soothes mucous membranes, and guarantees cure except cancer, with White's Pharmacy offering a refund if unsatisfied. Also advertises coal shares for sale and subscription to The Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White's Pharmacy
Minereville Mine Cage Disaster Kills Five, Injures Twenty-Five
Five men died and twenty five were injured at the Lyttle Colliery in Minereville from a cage collapse. The cage jammed in timbers, dropped eighty feet, then the bottom gave way, sending workers to the shaft bottom about one hundred feet below.
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Pottsville
Lyttle
Minereville
Will Hang Ten Indians for Killing
A Tucson dispatch says Yaqui Indians who killed two Chicago men and attacked a mining party near Cobachi are in custody. General Torres has them. the American government will be advised. Ten prisoners are to be hanged. Two captives have confused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
Tucson
Ariz, Cays
Cobachi
Torres
Goods Displayed On Remnant Counter At Browning's
At Mrs Browning s shop remnants of assorted goods are arranged on a counter for sale. The article notes a wide variety and potential bargains for customers seeking leftover merchandise.
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Mrs
Postponement of an Important Article
An old paper notes sickness among staff caused the non publication of Graham’s article today. Limited compositors and no substitutes forced the decision to print only the regular news, with a large extra edition set aside. The notice apologizes for the delay and promises the article will appear tomorrow.
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Graham
Taveday
What Are They Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets
A new remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation offered at 25 cents and sold by White's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
White's
Repetition of Bloody Program Threatens Nobility
A disorderly report warns that repeated bloody programs threaten many nobles and signal the emperor's regime facing a critical turn. Details are fragmentary but suggest political turmoil and potential atrocities as power shifts loom.
Confession of Von Plehre's Slayer Sparks Kremlin Anxiety
Reports from St Petersburg describe a council meeting to address the Sergius assassination aftermath. The confessed killer claims allegiance to workers movement aims, saying he acted to fulfill the executive will, while plots target Grand Duke Vladimir and others as revolutionary plans unfold in Moscow correspondence.
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St. Petersburg
Sergius
Moscow
Paris
Igor
Vladimir
Trepoff
Pobtedonots
Holy Synod
Carr
Revolutioniste
Lonia XVI
Sasoneff
M. Phleve
Peter Paul Fortress
Devoe advises dealer discretion on paint complaints
A letter from Devoe & Co. to F M Shirey describes authorizing dealers to handle paint complaints at their expense. The note cites J A Asher & Co. selling Devoe since 1876 with only one complaint, due to rain and unseasoned wood. It also advertises a carload of Missouri moles from A J Steele & Sons in Tazewell Va.
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Devoe
J. A. Asher & Co
Rhinebeck
F. W. Devoe & CO
Missouri
Tazewell
A. J. Steele & Sons
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Mercer
Concord
Colored School
Congress
Superior Supply Co
Bluefield
West VA
Edwin Mann
L. A. Hooper
W.W. C. Pollock
Ashier
Bank
Bluefield Ave. J
Rl Lcohnhawk Liquor
Passager Depot
Osteopath
Dean
Illiard
Lindsey & Akers
Bluefield Ave
K. Tierney
Prosino B. Bolling
W. J. Thomas
BB In
Flat Topational Bank
Bluef
United States
Ihia
Ield, W. Vareliables
Tokio
Oyama
Senator Scott
Senator Quay
ALL Russia
Highland Avenue
D. B. Baldwin
Citizens’ Bank
von Plehre
F. M. Shirey
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