Reproach to the Old Dominion Message to Legislature
Governor Montague urges immediate focus on Capitol repairs and prison reform while proposing a railroad liability modification. He cites a severe fire at the eastern hospital and convicts’ overcrowding, endorsing a unified auditor system and a change in master servant liability to match English and other states' laws.
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Richmond
Montague
Senate
House of Delegates
Commonwealth
Eastern Hospital
Capitol
Treasury Department
England
States
Union
Supreme Court of the United States
Bristow Likely to Leave Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Post
Washington reports indicate Joseph L. Bristow may not remain as fourth assistant postmaster general for long. Tensions with the West Virginia delegation, led by Senator Scott, over Bristow sending a postal inspector to Wheeling to probe a man linked to a Wheeling postmaster candidate fuel rumors of an imminent White House change.
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Washington
Joseph L. Bristow
West Viginia
Congress
Scott
Bristow
White House
Wheeling
School Children’s Scratch Pad Found in Office
A fragment from a local notice describes a school children’s scratch pad reportedly found in the office. Callers are urged to reclaim items quickly at the front desk.
Door Must Be Open says Hay note warns Manchurian monopolies
Pekin reports Secretary of State Hay has sent a note to China and Russia warning against Manchurian monopolies. He states exclusive privileges violate treaty rights and the open door policy, noting the Anglo Japanese treaty aligns with American aims. The communication, prepared before that pact’s announcement, is now public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Hay
Russia
Ile
America
Another British Defeat at Nigel Encounter
Lord Kitchener reports Gilbert Hamilton attacked near Nigel on February 18 as he moved toward Nigel. The Second Dragoon division formed and was attacked, surrounding several officers. Two soldiers were killed six wounded forty six captured, later released, while Hamilton could not dislodge the enemy and pressed on toward Nigel.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Gilbert Hamilton
Nigel
Klippan
Dragoon
Hamilton
Lee Turner Captured After Middlesboro Saloon Fire
Lee Turner proprietor of the Quarter House saloon near Middlesboro Kentucky was captured today. The saloon burned last week during a clash between officers and mountaineers in which five men died. The report comes from Knoxville Tennessee dated February 20.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Lee Turner
Middlesboro
Congregational Meeting Sets Vote Reconsideration at Church
A congregational meeting will be held next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church to reconsider the vote on the church lot. Attendance is urged. those unable to attend in person may be represented by written proxies via friends.
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Presbyterian Church
Million Dollar Push for New Life Pills Ad
An advert announces high demand for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief for constipation headache and digestion issues. It promotes 25 cent price at drug stores and mentions a department store closing sales by J L Horton at 20 Bland Street with liquidations on shoes and other goods. West Virginia Heating and Plumbing Co advertises plumbing and heating services at 211f with emphasis on quality work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
West Virginia Heating and Plumbing Co
Against the Civil Service Outrage Over Appointed Officials
A letter argues that civil service appointees fail to meet efficiency standards, contrasting their performance with officials chosen by representatives and accusing the civil service rules of hindering effective governance.
Monuments proposed for pioneer heroes of the Ohio Valley
A petition from New Martinsville asks Congress to appropriate 10,000 dollars for monuments to James and Levi Morgan known as Spy Mod. The request, backed by Governor White and hundreds of state leaders, cites their rifle company’s role in shielding General St. Clair’s army after the 1791 ambush and recounts Levi Morgan’s later capture and escape near Louisville. The bill awaits Senate action and a July 4 unveiling is planned.
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New Martinsville
W. Va
Aaron Morgan
Stephen Bb. Elkins
Washington
Senate
A. B. White
James
Levi Morgan
Pittsburg
Louisville
Congress
St. Clair
Little Turtle
Harman
Fort Washington
Mercer County
Ohio
Morgan
Tis
Old Salt Works
Pensioning Army of Inefficient Civil Service Objections
The senator from this state denounces civil service as an outrage and the permanent civil service list as wasteful. He argues pensions for long tenured officials amount to a pension, criticizes commissions and life office, and says only a reform bill can stop inefficient workers from staying on the civil service payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Permanent Census Bureau
Scott
Civil Service
Congress
England
25 Scratch Pads for Daily Telegraph Office
A brief notice lists twenty five scratch pads for the Daily Telegraph office. The item appears as a small clerical catalog entry. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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DaiLy Telegraph Office
Mountain Residence For Sale On Mill Mountain Terrace
Roanoke Virginia area home for sale on Mill Mountain Terrace twenty minutes from station by trolley. First class sixteen room house with three sided porch fifty feet wide ten feet wide. includes bathroom laundry pantries steam heat and open fires. Asking price six thousand five hundred dollars. Agents Beller and Harrel 216 ln.
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Mill Mountain Terrace
Roanoke
Howard Royer
Beller & Harrel
Becker Coal and Wood Delivery Ad
When you need coal and wood call on T. H. Becker, phone 125. Orders delivered promptly. 1127 tf
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T. H. Becker
Elks Hall and Opera House erection bid deadline
Ride for the erection of the Elks Hall and Opera House will be received until March 1, 1902. Plans and specifications can now be seen. A H Land, Secretary Elks Trust Association Bluefield West Virginia. FOR RENT Store room basement and a flat Mercer Street near overs head bridge H N White 25 Administrator. Just received a nice bill of clothing for men of all sizes spring clothing 20 Bland Street Advice end 216 lam selling my remnant beaters at cost Now is the time to buy to save money M G Whitlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Hall
Opera House
A.H Land
Elks Trust Association
Bluefield
W. Va
Mercer Street
Overs Head Bridge
H. N. White
J. L Horton
Bland Street
Lam
M. G. Whitlow
Esteemed Lady Die s Near Bethel at 45
Mrs Electa Tuggle wife of George Tuggle died at her Bethel area home at age 45 after a leg fracture and an operation followed by a lengthy illness. She leaves husband and three children, was daughter of H. B. Bailey and sister of D. B. Mastin of the city, member of the Christian Church since age 19. Funeral today at noon at the home.
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Electa Tuggle
George Tuggle
Bethel
H. B Bailey
D. B. Mastin
Christian Church
Havng
Hotel Roanoke Lease Report Denied Then Confirmed
Rumors that Norfolk and Western had leased Hotel Roanoke were denied by company officials but later confirmed. Negotiations had been ongoing for weeks with Fred E. Foster, and the lease is to take effect as the new proprietor assumes charge on the last day of March.
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Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
Times
Fred E. Foster
Railroad Officials Promote Prominent Men
The order promoting several well known railroad men took effect yesterday. James T. Carey becomes Trainmaster, succeeding Lake, and John Culliney succeeds Carey as road foreman of engineers. Both appointments are praised as excellent.
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James T. Carey
Lake
John Culliney
Mr. Carey
Smoking Song for J M Cigars Amid Winter Gloom
A poetic piece urges courage for tobacco lovers to smoke J M cigars despite warnings from doctors. It portrays cigars as a comforting beacon during dark times and wars, likening their glow to a star and spring blooms. The verse invites readers to seek solace in smoking.
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J.M
J-M
Tailoring and Shoe Offers At Excelsior and Milford Firms
In this notice J. L. Horton advertises Excelsior Tailoring Company alterations for ladies coats and skirts with satisfaction guaranteed. Also promoting a fresh stock of high grade shoes from the Milford Shoe Company and Rich Famous Julia Marlowe lines for men women and youth available at 16 Bland Street.
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Excelsior Tailoring Company
Julia Marlowe
Milford Shoe Company
J. L. Horton
Bland Street
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY WITH LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if it fails and carries KE. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price is 25 cents.
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KE. W. Grove
Electric Rat and Roach Paste Offered For Household Use
A twenty-five cent package of Stearne's Electric Rat and Roach Paste is advertised to exterminate rats mice and roaches. It is guaranteed to do the work and is sold by multiple local merchants including A J Samuels G H Wade Payne and Trent J L Crockett M W Smith A L Hawkins R E Lilly and others.
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Stearne
A. J. Samuels
G. H. Wade
Payne & Trent
J. L. Crockett
M. W. Smith
A. L. Hawkins
R. E. Lilly
GE. Bowman
W. P. Hawley Moise
C. T. Baker
M. D. Robinett
J. A. Lowder & Co
W. T. Seagle
Mercer Moise. Co
Flat Top Grocery Company Wholesale Distributors
Urgent tax settlement urged by Deputy Sheriff Lilly
Deputy Sheriff D. G. Lilly appeals to taxpayers to call and settle tax dues as 6000 tax tickets remain outstanding. He notes it is impossible to reach all owing individuals and urges prompt action to meet urgent financial demands.
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D. G. Lilly
Virginia Enabling Acts Spur Battle Over Railroad Subscriptions
A lively fight in the Virginia legislature is predicted as enabling bills allow counties to subscribe larger sums for a proposed Mt. Rogers and Eastern railroad. The line would tap the Seaboard in Brunswick county and run through Lunenburg Halifax Charlotte Danville and multiple counties to Danville. Subscriptions include Lunenburg 100000 Danville 250000 Henry 50000 and Floyd Carroll and Grayson. The road would run Bristol to Norfolk tapping Southwest Virginia coal fields, with expected opposition from Norfolk and Western.
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Virginia
Mt. Rogers and Eastern Railroad
Seaboard
Brunswick County
Lunenburg
Halifax
Charlotte
Danville
Henry
Floyd, Carroll, Grayson
Patrick Counties
Bristol
Norfolk
Southwest
West Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Admiral Schley Declines Talk on Roosevelt Findings
New York February 20 Admiral Schley refused to discuss Roosevelt's findings on the appeal saying he cannot talk on the matter. He appears in excellent health and spirits and will leave tomorrow for Washington. He states he has no political ambitions and will not be used by politicians.
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New York
Admiral Schley
Rooosevelt
Washington
Four Kingston Avenue Buildings Burned in Steam Boiler Explosion
A morning blast from a steam heated boiler destroyed four apartment houses on Kingston Avenue Brooklyn. The blaze left several bodies believed trapped in the ruins while all tenants in the remaining buildings were accounted for.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Kingston Avenue
Will Act for Dewey in Welcoming Prince Henry
Commander Nathan Sargent designated to act for Admiral Dewey in greeting Prince Henry. He will express regret that Mrs. Dewey’s illness prevents the admiral’s attendance.
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Washington
Nathan Sargent
Admiral Dewey
Prince Henry
Mother's Statement in Murder Case Says Threat to Kill If Not Marry
The mother of Walter Brooks, the man believed murdered by Florence Burns, said today in New York that Burns threatened to kill her son unless he wed her.
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New York
Walter Brooks
Florence Burns
Fire destroys Wheelock stable. firefighter killed in Salem blaze
A fire in Salem Massachusetts today devastated Rupert Wheelock’s stable and badly damaged the city market. One fireman was killed in the blaze. Local authorities investigate the cause.
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Salem
Mass
Rupert Wheelock
Rumors of Roosevelt relapse denied in Groton
February 20 report states young Roosevelt is steadily improving, clearing rumors of a relapse. In other news a rental listing advertises a residence with around thirty five acres south of Bluefield available until October first. contact H. N. Nash at 22061.
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Groton
Roosevelt
Bluefield
H. N. Nash
Smoked Havana Cigar Praised For Pure Pleasure
A note extols a cigar labeled J-M with sweet taste and long Havana filler. It claims smoking delivers pleasure and a pure small-batch experience.
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Uncle Sam
China
Kentucky
L. Bradden
N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore
J. Baker’s Saloon
Elkins
Ohio Valley
THE
Morgans
Mod
Mountain Residence
Coal and Wood
Mrs. Geo. Tuggle
N. & W. Officials
Datty
Will
New Line
Battle Royal
Lunenberg
Henry County
Floyd, Carroll and
Grayson
Dewey
Brooks
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