21 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
1
Conference committee reports aim to provide an ample supply of small denomination notes. Civil service steps seek harmony between Senate and House on amendments to stimulate America’s foreign trade.
Washington reports progress on financial bill sections 1 and 9 delaying major decisions on the gold standard and international bimetallic provisions. A compromise on section 5 increases small notes under five dollars, easing crop movement. Lacey of Iowa proposes a five year civil service term with reappointment exams.
A senate house subcommittee will confer tomorrow as four listed members from the house join commerce committee senators to press farm bill cooperation. Republicans mull delaying the Nicaraguan canal treaty to avoid criticism and gain political advantage from more study. The state department reportedly agrees delay may benefit the treaty.
Louisville February 20 Republicans decide to tie up every state office by Saturday. No state business will be transacted for a period, while the state election board will settle minor office contests. If results favor Democrats, Republicans will seek injunctions to restrain possession, heading to the court of appeals and then the U S Supreme Court.
Newport News Feb 20 The Poebus police raised a sensation in the preliminary hearing of W. J. Garland charged with murdering his aged wife by driving a hatpin through her heart. Witnesses testified Garland had experimented on fowls and small animals, piercing their hearts to observe effects.
An 19th century advertisement notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great remedy for dyspepsia rheumatism scrofula salt rheum and catarrh as proof of its efficacy. It also includes a Riverside West Virginia property for sale by Belle Burton and various tobacco and beer advertisements.
An old advertisement touts Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinne as the One Day Cold Cure claiming quick relief for head cold and sore throat. It also promotes Best known to medical science Hoster Beer as a remedy.
An old silly advertisement proclaims Ker mott's Chocolates as a laxative with quinine. It claims the product cures a cold in the head and sore throat and says children cry for them.
Richmond Feb 20 An intraparty clash shapes the Virginia gubernatorial race as Democrats press ahead with a constitutional convention referendum while Republicans at Norfolk prepare their stance. Campaigns intensify with Swanson Montague Ellyson Echols all vying for the nomination as organization and rhetoric take center stage.
Snow blankets Mount San Piedra near Santiago de Cuba after a 58 degree February day. Officials note the last snowfall in the area occurred three decades ago, marking a rare cold spell in the region.
Berlin reports an imminent move to intervene in the South Africa conflict. The Kleine Journal cites Paris sources and claims Russia and France are pressing Germany to join any intervention while government agencies remain silent.
The Roberts proclamation to the Orange Free Staters after Jacobsdal fell is well received by Moderates. English authorities expect a good effect, with Free Staters in districts like Faueresmith and Philipolis showing aversion to war participation. The first Kimberley-bound train since Boer siege departed last night as Baker’s guns bombarded Colenso trenches, with evacuation seen as likely.
London Feb 20 The Daily Chronicle publishes an alarmist editorial on Russian designs toward the Afghan frontier. It notes Russia could seize Herat at once while Britain would need a month to reach the objective. It warns the next step to Herat means war and cites parliamentary statements.
The women formed a bucket brigade to save a schooner tied at the wharf as men were away. Using wash boilers buckets and pans they battled the blaze until the men returned to help.
The aged mother of Bill Anthony, the Maine marine guard, who died by his own hand in Central Park, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital in New York on Feb 20 with a lung ailment. She arrived with her granddaughter Frances and requested care.
Mrs G B Stevenson advertises ready for spring closing out fall and winter date and trim mings at cost or below. A testimonial from Mr W Hampleen of Herminie Pa praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism saying one application relieves pain. For sale by H N Wiley druggist.
Laxativet Bromo Quinine Tablets sold with refund if they fail to cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and costs 25 cents at druggists.
Brussels reports M Belleroche calls on priests from all creeds to abstain from dogma for a year and promote Rochardson's slogan War is our earthly hell. He argues moral courage surpasses battlefield bravery as Britain fights descendants linked to William III and the Boyne victory.
At Sterkstorm Camp on February 20 a Boer force of 1200 under Vandort attacked Royal Scots and Cape police. British artillery fired from the hill northwest of the position, driving the Boers toward Jamestown and Dordrecht. One Boer was killed. British casualties were none.
Manila reports a Filipino member of a guerrilla band that attacked U S troops on February 24 faces murder and assault with intent to kill charges. The Military Commission will convene in Calamba tomorrow to determine his fate. The case signals a tougher policy toward guerrillas as bandits.
In Kimberley a report spreads that Mafeking has been relieved, while Boers allegedly hide the news. Also notes on patent medicines and local ads plus a demand for debt settlement by Man G B Stevenson.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield DI says a month of illness progressed to consumption until a druggist recommended Dr Kings New Discovery. After six bottles she recovered, can do housework, and credits the medicine. Free trial bottles offered at all drug stores. Only 50 cents and 1 a bottle, guaranteed.
London reports that General Cronje is encircled by British forces under Kitchener and must surrender or be annihilated. French action cuts off retreat as eight thousand horsemen threaten Cronje from the rear while Tucker and Kelly-Kenny engage the flank.
London reports say General Hart occupies Colenso as Kitchener appears to have engaged Cronje. Dispatches hint at a battle outcome while some experts doubt final confirmation. The aim is to trap the Free State leader and cut him off from Bloemfontein amid British forces advancing.
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts near Jacobdal and Bloemfontein with the railway to Kimberley open. Hart seizes Colenso after a minor engagement as Bauer holds a position dominating Colenso, signaling continued British advance in the theater.
London reports Queen Victoria at Osborne announcing good news from the South Africa campaign. Cronje's force of about seven thousand with a thousand wagons is said to be surrounded, with British forces estimated at twenty five thousand amid reports of pursuing French and trailing brigades. The exact nature of the news was not disclosed.
Mrs Stevenson offers a clearance sale with goods priced at cost and below. Limited stock includes hats and related millinery items. shoppers urged to act quickly for best selection and savings.
The advertisement claims Hester's famous Columbus Beer is best for family use and medicinal purposes. It markets a traditional brew for everyday enjoyment and health related benefits.
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