Bituminous Coal Trade Association Formed in Philadelphia
Operators from the Clearfield Cumberland Meyersdale Flat Top New River Beech Creek and West Virginia fields meet in Philadelphia to form the Bituminous Coal Trade Association to curb price fluctuations and ensure steady supply. L N Lovell is president and H S Fleming secretary. An executive committee from several regions will govern with a car supply subcommittee appointed after initial meetings.
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Tidewater
Philadelphia
Bituminous Coal Trade Association
Clearfield
Cumberland
Meyersdale
Flat Top
New River
Beech Creek
West Virginia
L. N. Lovell
New York
H. S Fleming
Independent
Anthracite Coal Operators’ Association
Association
E. J. Berwind
Robert Mitchell
George E. Scott
J. B. Coryell
W. B. L. Walbridge
W. G. Sharp
T. T
C. R. Orcutt
A. G. Yates
W. D. Kelly
Cole Younger Plans Wild West Show Venture
Cole Younger the pardoned bandit confirms plans to start a Wild West show and become real owner, manager and treasurer while negotiating with Frank James as arena manager. State Attorney General Douglass notes Younger may have violated his pardon by seeking exhibition, but argues no recourse exists and Minnesota cannot reclaim custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Summit
Cole Younger
the Pardoned Bandit
Chicago
Younger
Frank James
Minnesota
Organ Offered For $25 At Flat Top Installment Co
A sales note states a nice organ is available for 25 dollars through the Flat Top Installment Company. The listing implies installment terms may apply.
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Bluefield Ave
Local notices invite table board applicants at Scott street
Four or five ladies or gentlemen may obtain a table board by applying to Mrs A P Baker at 405 Scott Street. This notice appears in a 1st tour from Higganbotham Avenue dated 17 3t.
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A. P. Baker
Scott St
Higganbotham Avenue
Era of abnormal coal prices passes as trade steadies
The article notes abnormal coal prices have ended and market conditions are returning to normal. Congress duty cuts on imported coal help ease prices while producers should receive fair remuneration. It describes softer bituminous prices, weak western demand, and abundant imports depressing New England markets.
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Congress
Black Diamond
Chicago
General Review of Markets
Atlantic Seaboard
New England
New York
The
Boston
Bers
Providence
Mole Hill deaths spark WV’s self harm cluster
In Ritchie county near Mole Hill a string of suicides and desperate acts shakes the area. Mrs. Henry Davis drowned herself on Hughes River while Ard Jones killed his brother Creed then disappeared and died. Enoch Riggs Kitty Stull William Rowe Harrison Tharp also died by self destruction within three miles of Mole Hill.
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Mole Hill
Ritchie County
West Virginia
Henry Davis
Hughes River
Jones
Creed
Ard
Enoch Riggs
Kitty Stull
William Rowe
Harrison Tharp
Tharp
Woman Dies of Fright at Charlestown Fire
In Charlestown West Virginia on February 19 two fires erupted within hours. A county jail blaze was contained with little damage and a frame house owned by John W Locke burned early and the resident died from fright. Authorities suspect the fires were caused by overheating due to severe cold.
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Charlestown
W. Va
John W. Locke
Gilson Seeks Rockefeller Million for Healer Claim
Worcester Mass February 19 Charles L Gilson a railway mail clerk and self described magnetic healer says he seeks the 1 000 000 offered by John D Rockefeller for a cure of his stomach trouble He claims consistent success and says he has not charged fees but wants an interview with Rockefeller and awaits a summons to see the Standard Oil magnate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Charles L. Gilson
John D. Rockefeller
Gilson
Rockefeller
Florida Fruit Crop Probably Saved by Mild Cold Wave
Florida's cold wave last night was milder than expected and caused little damage to oranges and vegetables. Jacksonville recorded 25 degrees below zero and Tampa 30 degrees. growers in the orange belt had timely warnings and groves were protected.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Weather Bureau
Tampa
Plot to kill the German Emperor in Barcelona meeting
Reports from Barcelona on an anarchist gathering where a German engineer, recently in the city for two weeks, announced he pledged to help make an attempt on Emperor William II. The man has since left for England.
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Barcelona
Spain
England
William of
Germany
Multiplicity of Trouble for the Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph reports a week of disruptions due to a plant move on Bland street and a power outage that halted printing. An entire edition was abandoned and circulated notices explained the delay while operators struggled to connect motors. The paper hopes to resume regular issues soon.
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Daily Telegraph
Tts
Bland Street
McKinley Memorial Souvenir Certificates Issued
Postmaster Short has received a limited supply of McKinley Memorial Association souvenirs for contributors to the Canton Ohio monument fund. Each certificate features Mrs. McKinley’s likeness, images of the McKinley home and the White House, with Tiffany & Co. craftsmanship. Existing contributors will receive duplicates directly from the Association office.
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Short
McKinley National Memorial Association
McKinley
Canton
White House
Ohio
William M.kinley
Great House of Tiffany & Co
New York
Association
Former Bluefielder B and Bessie Irwin Married in Charleston
Tuesday morning at 10 30 o clock at the bride’s mother’s Broad street home W L Goldsmith and Miss Bessie Kate Irwin united in matrimony The ceremony was by Rev R H Merrill D D of the Kanawha Presbyterian church with close relatives present Goldsmith a New Orleans native will reside there for three weeks during Mardi Gras before returning to Charleston and later living with Mrs Helen Reynolds on Washington street News notes Bluefield and Charleston society outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
W. L. Goldsmith
Bessie Kate Irwin
R. H. Merrill
D. D
Kanawha Presbyterian Church
Mr. Goldsmith
New Orleans
Helen Reeynolds
Washington Street
Charleston
Miss Ver Nice Roberts Marries Edward Henshaw After Brief Courtship
The Lincoln county bride Miss Ver Nice Roberts wed Edward Henshaw from Nebraska after a rapid courtship sparked by a matrimonial ad. The couple departed for their western home following the ceremony. Furnished room and board noted at 119 Princeton arenas, and at Banks & Chatwell.
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Vernice Roberts
Lincoln County
Edward Henshaw
Nebraska
Henshaw
Miss Roberts
Cauch
Princeton Arenas
Banks & Chatwell
Norvell
Norton Va General Merchandise Stock for Sale
Intending to reenter mining, seller offers Norton Virginia general merchandise stock. Prime town location, steady trade, stock value about 4000 dollars. G Huettel Norton Va.
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Norton
G. Huettel
Norton, Va
Railroad workers sought for grade project at Clinch Valley
Classified notice from Clinch Valley Barytes Co at Honaker Virginia seeking one hundred men to work on railroad grade. Advertises reasonable board rates and urges energetic applicants to respond to the employer. Also an aside ad for Caubelain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming to restore energy and appetite, sold by H N White.
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Clinch Valley Barytes Co
Honaker
Caubelain
H N
White, Dioggit
Senate factions watch each other amid district dispute
Federal officials and Scott faction lieutenants convened cloakroom talks as the long and short straw committee report on disputed districts lingered. The plan was to remove the report from the table and challenge any unwelcome presidential ruling. Opponent Caldwell threatened to protest to President Roosevelt over Blizzard and Elliott. Other political moves included proposed seating Ballard over McGinnis and salary debates for governors and legislators. The State Board of Health osteopathic feature faced House wind jam, and the Senate rejected a veterinary surgeons bill. The Judiciary Committee backed the dispensary bill with calendar placement pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Senate
Scott
May
United States
Reese Blizzard Marshall
C D. Elliott
Harry Woodyard
Edgar P. Ru
House
Colerider
State Board of Health
Hughes
Veterinary Surgeons
Judiciary Committee
Kidd
Move for extra session in Charleston West Virginia
In Charleston on February 19 the Senate opens a push for an extra session to extend the current term for five days to give Tax Commission proposals exclusive consideration and to hold a future session after public input on the commission report. A West Virginia capital relocation bill seeks a seven member committee to pick a site and solicit land or money offers. a gubernatorial salary remains 5000 with other state officials set by law. Election law prospects dim after a Republican caucus trims both the Cole law and Miller amendment.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Campbel
Jefferson
Tax Commission
Weod County
Hatfield
House
Supreme Court
Adjutant-Genera
Outlaws Fire Fifty Shots At Crabtree in Virginia
Tump Crabtree, accused of guiding officers to the rendezvous of outlaws Wright and Templeton, was shot at long range by five friends of the dead outlaws in Virginia. He fled into Virginia while the assailants fired fifty shots. his friends vow to see the shooters brought to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tump Crabtree
Wright and Templeton
Virginia
Tennessee
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Mebane
Vrs
T.H. Mebane
Princeton Avenue
Martin Brothers
Bluefield, W. VA
F. M. Archer
Bramwell, W. Va
Zhone
Arney M. Cohen
Bluefield
Baker'saloon
Beimk Af
Bandit
Standard Oil King
Straw Committee
Outlaws
Crabtref
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