Governor finalizes Hanna appointment to Senate
The Ohio Governor announced a late decision to appoint Hanna of Cleveland to fill the vacancy in the Senate following Sherman's resignation. He stated the choice was the result of five weeks of study and aimed to preserve party harmony, with Hanna praised by Admins and supporters and accepted by most factions.
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Bushnell
Sherman
Marijanna
Cleveland
McKinsey
Hanna
Senate
Sion
Ir. Hanna
McKinley
E Ud
Ben's Baby: Ex President Harrison Welcomes Daughter
The article reports Ex President Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Harrison welcoming a daughter weighing eight and three quarters pounds at their Indianapolis residence. The birth drew congratulations from intimate friends despite heavy rain. Mrs. Harrison reportedly helped prepare an exceptionally fine wardrobe for the infant.
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Harrison
Whist League plans and eight hour movement push cited
The American Whist League executive committee gathers in Nashville with full attendance to outline the national congress plan at Put-in-Bay in July and to appoint subcommittees. Labor groups in Washington rally for the eight hour workday following AF L resolutions and actions. Philadelphia hosts dinners with notable guests. Indianapolis marks Washington's birthday with parades and speeches. Chicago reveals a large McKinley quilt presented by the Ladies Society of St John’s Church, featuring many autographs and a central flag portrait of McKinley and Hobart.
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National Congress
Putin Bay
McKinley
Ladies’ Society of
St. John’s
Hobart
Drowned Young Man in Keystone Stream
Clarence Wade, a native of Christiansburg and drugstore operator in Keystone, drowned after the footbridge gave way in a swollen stream. His body was recovered hours later miles away and he was buried in Christiansburg amid Knights of Pythias procession. He had been engaged to be married and was connected with Dr. H C Jones as a drugstore partner. Steps planned to seek federal land grant for Continental Hall with sessions of the Society of Children of the American Revolution.
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Mr. Wade
Christianc
Keystone
H. C. Jones
Wade
Congress
Continental Hall
Texas battleship Texas voyage speed notes not ordered to Havana
Captain Glass of the Texas writes Acting Secretary McAdoo about the ships trip from New York to Galveston. The Texas averaged 12 knots and is praised for sea going qualities. McAdoo states the vessel has not been ordered to Havana.
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Washington
Glass
Texas
McAdoo
Navy Department
New York
Galveston
Havana
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hoop's Pills Promote Health
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine to purify blood and cure blood diseases, claiming it can cure stubborn cases. It also promotes Hoop's Pills as an effective after dinner remedy to aid digestion and ease headaches, priced at 25 cents.
Woodstock Man Cured By Pain Balm
Byron Every of Woodstock Michigan suffered severe rheumatism with a swollen leg. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm the first bottle gave relief and the second bottle cured him. The 25 and 50 cent sizes are sold by White & Moore.
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Byron Every
Woodstock
Mich
Chamberlain
White & Moore
Track Race Opens At Tattersall’s With Thirty Starters
At Cucaco on February 22 a midnight start saw over thirty of the nation’s fastest riders race for gold at Tattersall’s track. Arthur E. Smith, replacing ill G A Phillips, is expected to surprise, with Teddy Stale’s performance awaited to gauge chances for first prize. Also listed are ads for pong matting and a white servant girl wanted at 42 Barger Street.
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Cucaco
Washington Posing
Tattersall’s
G. A. Phillips
Arthur E. Smith
St. Louis
New
Atart
Mes
York
Philadelphia
Boston
Teddy Stale
West End
North Understa
Barger Street
Gold Democrats in Wisconsin hold session on new party
Milwau k ee Wis 22 Representatives of the Gold Democrats meet at the Plankinton House in response to Usher state chairmans call to form the National Democratic Party They seek reconciliation with Silver Democrats and warn that McKinley voters may join Republicans without a reunited Democracy Usher urges temperate action to keep Gold Democrats alive and possible future reconciliation with Silver element.
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Milwacker
Wis
Gold Democrats
Plankinton House
Usher
Per
McKinley
Republican Party
National Committee
Trade Prospects Improve as Coke Ovens Reignite
The article reports brighter trade prospects in the Filat Top field with more coke ovens fired and idle units increasing. Demand is stimulated by the iron pool collapse and washouts threaten rail traffic, forcing repairs by about fifteen hundred workers. flooding and slides have displaced residents and caused property losses, with one fatality, Mr Wade.
GTY Council reviews liquor licenses and fire department needs
The city council met with full attendance to discuss liquor licenses and a special committee's recommendation of 350 dollars as the license fee. Applications were tabled until April. Chief Fire Marshal Ligon urged proper equipment, and a bond was posted for new sergeant TH Whitworth. Street and sidewalk conditions were noted but no action taken.
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Harris
Evans
Bruce
Bitter Manitoba election ends in Lauzon victory
In Winnipeg Manitoba on February 22 the vote concluded one of the Northwest’s most bitter contests. Conservative candidate J B Lauzon defeated A Bertrand. The clash centered on the Manitoba school question with Lauzon backed by the Catholic Church and Bertrand supported by the Dominion Government.
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Winnipee
Man
Canadian Northwest
J. B. Lauzon
House of Commons
Lauzon
A. Bertrand
Manitoba
Bertrand
Dominion
Postponed Reception at Presbyterian Church
Reception planned by members and friends of the Presbyterian church has been postponed to Thursday night at six oclock due to Mr Clark being unavailable for home mission committee meetings at Radford. All members and friends are invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Clark
Home Mission
Radford
National Society of DAR Opens Continental Congress
In Wasuinatos D C on February 22 the opening session of the continental congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution drew several hundred representative women. DAR, founded in 1890, now has members in every state and territory, with totals exceeding twenty thousand. The congress emphasizes a revision of the constitution.
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National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Don’t Be Fooled Pocahontas Smoke Less Coal Claim
Warning to buyers about Pocahontas Smokeless coal. Claims from J C Darst & Company sell only Pocahontas Smokeless coal mined for Flat Top field and produced by Castner & Curran. Local agents listed as J C Durst & Co in Bluefield area. warns against other sellers making false representations.
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J. C. Darst & Company
Pocahontas
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Messrs
J. C. Durst & Co
West End
Uptown
White & Moore
J.C. Durst & Co
Unpaid Accounts Notice from Local Board
Many accounts remain unsettled with requests for payment and statements sent repeatedly. Local business urges immediate attention, noting patience shown and allowing partial payment. Board available through Mrs B B Bowling on Reese Street at 13 dollars per month for room and board.
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Norice
B. B. Bowling
Reese Street
Blues Rally For Contests With Reds In Fray
The piece calls for readers to join the Blues as they prepare to meet the Reds in a contest marked by rivalry and disciplined play. It emphasizes morale and the welcome of new supporters to the Blues army in the upcoming contest.
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Reds
Blues
Good Templars to Serve Supper in Bland Street Hall
The Bluefield lodge of Good Templars will hold a supper in the McCulloch building on Bland street Thursday evening Feb 25. Tickets including supper 25 cents. L L Bass displays new clothing samples from Browning King Co of New York and offers to take orders with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Bluefield Lodge of Good Templars
McCulloch
Bland Street
L. L. Bass
House of Browning, King & Co
New York
Bass
Radford Brick Works Sole Agency At Tip Top We
Tip Top, We. Joun M. Stivers announces sole agency for Radford Brick Company Works with prices to suit the times. Old lines of Georgia pine hemlock and glass referenced as part of reliable offerings.
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Radford Brick Company
Tip Top
Georgia Pine
Glass
Joun M. Stivers
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