Dorr forecasts WV governorship amid Capitol push
Former Representative Charles P. Dorr of Webster Springs visits Washington and Charleston amid West Virginia legislature sessions. Representative Gaines predicts passage of 11 annual appropriation bills by week’s end, noting bills in conference and expected favorable action, with pensions and back pay approved for H. L. Johnson of Kanawha county.
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Washington, D. C
Charles P. Dorr
Webster Springs
West Virginia
Gaines
H. L. Johnson
Kanawha County
Honor Roll of Bluefield Public Schools Month Honor
Bluefield City Schools list honor students for the sixth month. Rooms of Hopkins Kahle Clark Roberts Austin Williams George Peters Shannon Shumate Minnie Shannon and others include names such as Robert Anderson Terrence Johnston Leah Foster Estelle Garvin Mable Hinchee Blanch Witten Minnie Elliton Lawrence Layne Joln Marsh Alonzo McCue Gooch Tickle Jennie Rector Eula Brave Olive Jomneson Mary Jenkins Nannie Pack Bessie Shelton Leona Smith Pearl Miller Kathrine Kitts Nannie Catron Evelyn Foutz Mary McCauley Evelyn Walker Sadie Johnston Lavonia Whitworth Helen Lipford Reese Clifford Maury Baker Ed Baker Frank Douthat Robert Edmunds Weiser Ollie Lester Lyndon Cecil Henry Baker Hill Maresh Robert Jones Fred Watson Mary Wingfield Elsie Samuels Lula Tanner Louie Crowell Chester Crowell Courtney Tanner Brady Massie Guy Carden Eugene Long Sidney Callahan Herndon Austin Herman Bowes George Fox Ben McCulloch Hester Watson Lucille Land Blanche Rose William Garvin Harry Greenspon Earl Cecil Bessie Kilmer Robert Hall Eugene Massie John Seagle Harry Brady Newcome Clifford Kilmer Peter Donahue Reuben Donahue Lewis Poff Henry Wingfield.
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Bluefield
Hopkins
Robert Anderson
Racher Jenkins
Frank King
Beasie Godbey
Kahle
Terrence Johnston
Leah Foster
Gladys Jenkins
Clark
Araminter King
Estelle Garvin
Mable Hinchee
Blanch Witten
Minnie Elliton
Lawrence Layne
Miss Roberts
Joln
William Garvin
Harry Greenspon
Earl Cecil
Dispensary Bill Deadlock Dominates West Virginia Senate
Charleston reports the state dispensary bill effectively dying amid lobbying and disputes over Supreme Court judges salaries. The Senate debated cuts and adjustments affecting officials’ pay while House efforts focused on railroad, school centralization, and gas taxation. Debate turned chaotic with threats and tensions as lawmakers push procedural limits and observer warnings about lobbyist influence.
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Charleston
Senate
Supreme Court
Darst
Kidd
Harmer
Poftenbarger
Caret
Finance Committee
Snyder
House
Railroad Commission
West Virginia
Will Oppose Change of Church's Name in Virginia
Virginia clergymen and the Southern Churchman resist proposed Protestant Episcopal Church name change. The debate centers on using American Church or Catholic Church, with Norfolk minister Carl E. Grammer arguing to keep the present designation. The issue, discussed at recent conventions, signals lively national and diocesan discussions ahead.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Fon du Lac
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Boston
Carl E. Grammer
Norfolk
Joseph Packard
Protestant Episcopal
Dr. Grammer
E Comes
Champlin Stomach and Liver Tablets Featured by Iowa Vendor
Mrs. S Geiger of Dankerton Iowa praises Champlain Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation. The product is sold by H N White druggist with Huff Andrews Thomas Co also advertising Fitz You Tid Bit cigars and Old Style cheroots. readers urged to send orders.
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Huff, Andrews & Thomas Co
Chamberlain
H N White
Yankees Banquet Planned in London for Washington's Birthday
London February 21 The American Society will stage a large banquet at the Hotel Cecil to celebrate Washington's birthday. About 450 notable attendees expected including all officials from the United States Embassy and the Consulate plus many English guests. Organizers include Mrs James Speyer Mrs Ronalds Mrs Lafayette de Fiese and Miss Agness Giohin.
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London
Washington
Cecil
United States
James Speyer
Ronnalds
Lafayette de Fiese
Agness Giohin
Jury in Bishop case fails to reach verdict
In Charlotte on February 21 the jury in the Bishop case was locked up at 10 p.m. unable to agree. The panel had been given the case at 10:30 p.m. Thursday night.
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Charlotte
N. C
Bishop
Local Sale Promises Deep Discounts on White Goods
Advertised bargains include Embroideries Muslin Underwear India Linens and other white goods with a call to visit and save. Also includes quotes from J B Taylor of Chriesman Tex and testimonial from Jno L Crockett praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach weakness and restored health after four bottles.
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J. B. Taylor
Chriesman, Tex
Jno. L. Crockett
Wanted foremen masons and laborers for oven work
Bennett and Weakland advertise for men to join a Pocahontas Virginia oven construction crew. They seek foremen masons and laborers, offering concurrent employment under contract 221 106.
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Bennett & Wfeakland
Con
Pocahontas
For Sale Two Horses and One Privy Furniture Wagon
For sale two horses and a privy furniture wagon usable for furniture or express. Apply to g 2its, H. J. or Nathan Sohn.
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H. J
Nathan Sohn
For Sale Two Horses and One Spring Wagon
Two horses and a spring furniture wagon offered for sale. Suitable for furniture moving or express work. Apply to 2-21-1F H J or Nathan Sohn.
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H. J
Nathan Sohn
Imboden Coke Company Drives Coal Field Development
The Imboden Coke Company in Wise county Appalachia pushes coke ovens and miners houses as Louisville and Nashville Railroad plans a branch to the plant by March. Pocket Valley reveals rich coal fields while capitalists visit for land deals and surveys continue in Harlin county promising rapid development.
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Imboden Coke Company
Appalachia
Wise County
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Pocket Valley
Harlin County
Thousands follow funeral for trolley disaster victims
Newark mourners packed the streets as the funeral for the accident victims drew thousands. An inquest opened today to determine who is responsible for the tragedy.
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Newark
N. J
Roanoke Bar Association Honors John Hampton Hoge
The Roanoke Bar Association adopted resolutions expressing regret at the death of John Hampton Hoge and sympathy for his family. The reporting committee included Judge William Gordon Robertson W A Glasgow and J W Hartwell.
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Roanoke Bar Association
John Hampton Hoge
William Gordon Robertson
W. A. Glasgow
J. W Hartwell
Dallas letter thanks Roosevelt for handkerchief gift
Mrs W A Calloway of the Dallas Free Kindergarten sends a note to Mrs Roosevelt thanking her for a handkerchief given to raise funds. The gift netted $121, the best donation yet, despite society women alleging the cloth could be duplicated for ten cents. The request to return the piece of cotton to the White House was declined.
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Dallas
Tex
W. A. Calloway
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Fulton Elected U.S. Senator by Oregon Legislature
In Salem on the forty third ballot Charles W. Fulton of Astoria, Republican, won 46 votes to become United States Senator. The piece also advertises Buecklen's Arnica Salve and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with claims and store listings.
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Salem
Oregon
Charles W. Fulton
Astoria
United States
Freight Trains Collide Near Bluefield
A head on collision between Wilmore and Roderfield yesterday injures several Bluefielders but none seriously. Engineers Jos Frimmer and P. d Horn suffer slight injuries. Train No. 2 delayed seven hours as freight traffic is interrupted.
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Wilmore
Roderfield
Jos Frimmer
P. d Horn
No. 2
Cuban Minister Returns from Havana Voyage
The Vigilancia arrived with United States Minister to Cuba Herbert G. Souiers aboard on February 21. He sails to Washington and hopes to return to Cuba on the 26th.
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New York
Vigilancia
Havana
United States
Cuba
Herbert G. Souiers
Washington
Doctor Scion Cleared in Wife's Lover Shooting
Pittsburg report says Dr Ellis Dun can of Louisville Kentucky was found not guilty of shooting Bruce Head with felonious intent. The jury returned a sealed verdict after four hours deliberation and the court opened with the verdict read before Judge Frazier. The case stemmed from Head's attention to the doctor's wife.
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Pittsburg
Ellis Duncan
Louisville
Bruc
Head
Frazier
Panama Canal Company keeps plans under tight seal
Paris reports officials of the Panama Canal Company maintain a rigid reserve on plans. Activity at headquarters follows advices from Attorney General Knox accepting the company offer for sale of its property. Officials hope to consummate the sale at the extra session if the Senate acts before March 4.
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Paris
Panama Canal Company
Knox
Senate
Three Governors to Speak at Cros Cover Club Banquet
Pretoria dispatch notes the Cros Cover Club will host its annual banquet with three governors as speakers. Governor Yates of Illinois, Governor Durbin of Indiana, and Governor Cumming of Iowa have accepted invitations to discuss current issues.
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Pretoria
Cros Cover Club
Amor
Yates
Hlinoi
Durbin
Indiana
Goernor Cumming
Lowa
Sheriff Urges Payment of Unpaid Tax Tickets
Sheriff Lilly warns of numerous unpaid last year and current year tax tickets. He urges punctual payment to avoid future trouble and to ease burdens for all involved.
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Lilly
Correction issued on Dress Wall announcement at The Paris
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph clarifies that Miss Nellie Wall has not held the advertised Dress Wall position at The Paris. She has worked in the Dress Making Department as cutter and fitter under the department heads Mr J B Sameth and Mr N N Sameth, correcting previous statements.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Nellie Ment
Wall
The
Paris
Nellie Wall
J. B. Sameth
N. N. Sameth
Fitz You Cigars Spark Quality Promotion
A brief note highlights the Fitz You cigars line as a quality choice. It emphasizes satisfaction and implied branding, presenting a compact promotional tease for readers.
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