23 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
1
Washington testimony from Dr. Daly before the beef charges inquiry failed to substantiate the embalming of beef or the general's accusations. He argued against exclusions and alleged samples were experimental, noting he ate meat exposed sixty hours and became sick, assuming it was part of the general supply.
William Jennings Bryan, in his first Washington visit since the war began, spoke at a banquet by Southern Democrats. He answered the toast Americas Mission with remarks seen as foreshadowing Chicago platform policy. Notables at the event included Governor Taylor of Tennessee Senator Daniel of Virginia and ex-Governor Stone of Missouri.
Four crew members, likely the only survivors, describe the doomed Bulgaris after the steamship Victoria brought them to Baltimore from Hull. They recount grim scenes of the missing vessel and its hard-pressed crew.
Paris February 22 Le Soir says the procurateur general M Manan will submit a report to the Court of Cassation urging annulment of Captain Dreyfus's conviction without a retrial. Choate sails for England as new ambassador to the Court of St James from New York. Hayedor missing from Bluefield, brown yearling described. reward offered.
The undersigned announces purchase of G H Wade’s drug store and invites Bluefield residents to patronize Bluefield Pharmacy. Wade will remain briefly to assist and greet friends at the new establishment.
At Manila on Thursday morning February 23 an outbreak among natives occurred with incendiarism and clashes. Casualties were few, but property losses were enormous.
Washington Feb 22 The largest DAR gathering greeted President General Mrs Daniel Manning as she opened the ninth continental congress at Church of Our Father The church was richly decorated with representatives from 44 states and territories New England New York Pennsylvania Virginia and Maryland had strong delegations as millions and thousands of applications for membership were noted and relief work during the war praised A reception and concert followed with further business sessions planned for tomorrow
The Anti Imperialist League of Boston held a Washington's Birthday mass meeting at Tremont Temple with speeches by prominent opponents of expansion. They argued the federal policy clashes with the nation's founding principles and forego policy.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula and doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as a sure pile cure, sold for 25 cents a box at drug stores.
J Sheer of Sedalia Missouri reports his late daughter suffered severe croup and survived after all physicians failed, rescued only by One Minute Cough Cure.
The article warns La Grippe risks leading to pneumonia but claims Cham berlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when used with reasonable care. It asserts many users found it cures la grippe faster than other treatments and notes sale at H. N. White's Drug Store.
George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe cough cold chills and grip but Chamberlains Cough Remey helped after a single 50 cent bottle. He asserts it is the only effective remedy and credits the manufacturer for satisfaction.
The house approved bills creating two assessment districts per county, publishing county receipts and expenditures, and staffing a supreme court stenographer to mail opinions to involved attorneys. A truancy bill survived until passage but was killed over fears of marshal and constable enforcement powers.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as cures for scrofula rheum boils and eruptions claiming strong family relief. It also endorses One Minute Cough Cure for croup hoarseness and throat tickling. The seller G H Wade requests accounts and invites visits to the Meadow-Land building.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a perfect substitute for various throat and lung ailments including pneumonia grippe sore throat and chest troubles. It claims instant effectiveness and urges demand from readers for the product.
Local interest grows as Bluefield nears receipt of a public building after House approval. A site selection plan favors corner lots with forty feet clear around the building. Debate focuses on location fairness and local taxation concerns as Bluefield officials seek Senate support.
John T. McGraw of Grafton West Virginia files a formal contest against Senator elect N B Scott claiming Scott secured only forty eight votes in the joint ballot and that the election followed a compromised process. The case cites legal and procedural irregularities including a private joint convention and residency questions. A closing anecdote mentions a quip about liver regulation and DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
A reader notes waning public interest in Bluefield and coal region politics this year. They discuss street corner oratory, the lure of large city papers, and the desire for a local paper offering broader news access, prompting calls for stronger reporting and public engagement.
A woman named Mrs. Luther Lutz credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing seven years of illness and three months of coughing. She reports immediate relief after the first dose and full recovery after using two bottles. W. C. Hampick & Co of Beheby, N. C. endorses the remedy with trial bottles and a guarantee.
A Waehita Indian Territory physician reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after years of failed treatments. Electric Bitters praised as the best blood purifier, curing eczema and other skin troubles. It purports to stimulate liver kidneys and bowels, aid digestion, and build strength. Sold for 50 cents at drug stores with guarantee.
An odd health notice touts a remedy named The Wied Laem of God Lives Remedy. It promises improved digestion and energy for those with liver issues and poor appetite, offered at a price of 89 ecole per bottle.
Washington February 22 Senator elect N B Scott has received a strong compliment from President McKinley for tendering his resignation as commissioner of internal revenue to take effect February 28. The president expressed regret at losing his services and wished him well in his new public duties.
Secretary of State issues charters to Fayette Hotel Company of Fayetteville with 10000 capital stock and 50 paid in, and to Victor Coal Company of Charleston organized to mine coal and operate mines and transport minerals with 50000 capital stock and 10000 paid in. Named stockholders in Charleston include Jackson Carr John A Carr Mollie C Carr Fannie M Carr and D F Hoetester. Local notices offer lodging and board at Raleigh Street Laundry and advertise DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and other products from HN White and Wm Hicks & Company. Also mentions upcoming hardware stock plans and a cough remedy promotion.
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