Inauguration Parade and Ball for Governor Atkinson
Preparations for Governor George W. Atkinson's inauguration include a monster parade and reception with heavy participation from counties and clubs. A $25,000 budget covers decor, fireworks, and a grand pyrotechnic display aboard the Ben Hur steamer as hundreds of volunteers and cadets march through the capital city.
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Osscup
West Vic
Grain Inaugural Society
George W. Atkinson
Ing
Parkersburg
McKinley Veterans
Ben Harrison
Wood County
Sislie
Huntington
Point Pleasant
New Martinsville
Hinton
Moundsville
Spectacular World War II Display Promises Rocket Burst
The report promises a grand show with hundreds of bursting bombs and shells, a flight of 100 pound rockets, and a myriad of accessories to create a brilliant display.
Outclassed Himself in Atlanta Society Downfall
Otis Smith, cashier of the Georgia Security and Banking Company now jailed for embezzling $10,000, told a reporter the drive to maintain swell Atlanta society pushed him to theft. He said his legitimate income was about $1,200 yearly but he needed cash to stay in society, paying for theatre parties, dinners, flowers, and gifts to keep a social position. He claimed there is little real friendship in the social scene and that he felt compelled to continue to be accepted.
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Atlanta
Otis Smith
Georgia Security and Banking Company
Resolution Sparks Cuban Policy Debate in Senate
In Washington on February 25 the Senate discussed resignations and the Lee case amid three resolutions from Senators Morgan Hill and Allen. They push for freeing Julio Sanguilly and damages for imprisonment, signaling possible action by Congress to protect American prisoners in Cuba as relations with Spain tense. The debate aligns with Sherman’s upcoming State Department leadership and hints at potential war if Spain refuses demands.
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Wasuixaton
Congress
General Lee
Havana
Senate
Morgan
Hill
Allen
State Department
Lee
Cuba
Julio Sanguilly
Foreign Relations Committee
Sherman
Olney
Spain
Mr. McKinley
House
United States
Parallel Cases Link Mrs Carew and Mrs Maybrick
A London dispatch notes growing parallels between Mrs Carew, sentenced to death in Yokohama for poisoning her husband, and Mrs Maybrick. William Tucker, a Glastonbury pharmacist, swears he sold arsenic to Carew before his marriage and a record exists for the day before the nuptials. Local officials testified Carew was a habitual arsenic user, delaying action in hope of acquittal. Depositions from acquaintances are being prepared for Yokohama authorities.
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New York
Carew
Yokohma
Maybrick
William Tucker
Glastonbury
Mr. Carew
Explosion at Nobel factory kills six in Stevenson
London reports twenty tons of nitro glycerine exploded at Nobel's explosive factory in Stevenson this morning. The blast killed six people and shattered windows on a railroad train a dozen miles away.
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London
Nobel
Stevenson
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Child Scrofula
Soapy Staine of West Virginia recalls a three month old son afflicted with recurring eruptions, treated by a physician, then healed after two bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. The child became completely well with no further scrofula trouble since.
Hoop's Pui Are Easy To Buy And Use
An OCR fragment notes that hoop goods labeled Pui are readily available and simple to acquire and use, implying low barriers to access and rapid effects. The text lacks context about location or date.
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Hoop
WVU President reportedly resigns amid campus dissension
Moroontown West Virginia February 25. It is reported that Dr J L Goodnight president of West Virginia University has sent in his resignation due to dissension at the institution. Dr Reynolds vice president resigned several days earlier.
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Moroontown
W. Va
J. L. Goodnight
West Virginia University
Reynolds
New Gunboats Named for Wheeling and Marietta Launch in March
Washington reports the new gunboats will be named for Wheeling West Virginia and Marietta Ohio and launched from the Union Works yard in San Francisco on March 18. Navy Department to arrange official attendance by city representatives.
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Washington D.C
Wheeling
W. Va
Marietta
Union Works
Francisco
Navy Department
From the Army to the Altar Lecture by Father Major
Ky February 25. Father Thomas Major a Catholic priest lectured on From the Army to the Altar recounting Confederate service and a claim that Booth killed Lincoln after Bele’s life was not spared. He said Lincoln promised clemency but cabinet demanded Bele’s execution.
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Booth
Frankfort
Thomas Major
Lincoln
Bele
Major
Train Dispatcher Faces Lip Bleeding Incident at Work
About two weeks ago Frank Reynolds Millar a train dispatcher for the Norfolk and Western Railway at Kenova began to notice slight bleeding of the lips. The issue was considered minor and not serious at the time.
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Frank Reynolds Millar
Norfolk and Western Railway
Kenova
National Baseball League Holds Spring Meeting in Baltimore
All clubs gather under chair Joan Brush of the Cincinnati's as the league opens its spring session in Baltimore. Debate centers on rules proposed by James Hart's committee while no major changes to the circuit are expected this season.
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Baltimory
National Baseball League
Joan T. Brush
Cincinnati
James A. Hart
Little Seven
League
Hart
Brush
Committee On
Norfolk and Western
Ohio River
Summit City Literary and Social Club Abated as Nuisance
The Summit City club on Railroad avenue was declared a nuisance after W. H. McGhee faced the mayor on liquor charges involving a minor. McGhee confessed for the club, fined $20 and costs, and Policeman Long abated the premises at the owner J. W. Honaker property. Several visitors were caught in the action.
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Summit City
W. H. McGhee
McGhee
Long
J. W. Honaker
Railroad Avenue
North Side
Cattle die after horn filling with ashes in Hampshire
Charles Williams of Hampshire county West Virginia saw a herd of fine cattle lose horns to prevent in-fighting. Horns were filled with wood ashes then washed by rain into lye. The lye damaged brains and killed several cattle with more likely to die.
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Charles Williams
Hampshire County
West Virginia
Tygart Valley News
Young Peoples and Juvenile Missionary Societies Entertainment
At Bland Street church tonight at 7 30, music recitations and readings form a free program for all. The event, presented by the Young People and Juvenile Missionary Societies, aims to be the best of its kind in the city and features engaging performances by the children.
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Bland Street Church
Young People’s and Juvenile Missionary Societies
Youth Threatens Mayor to Prevent Trouble
Yesterday afternoon a large powerful young man threatened Mayor Watkins saying he would cause trouble unless locked up. Flo was locked up. Kodak supplies mentioned at Geilinger's.
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Watkins
Flo
Middle-of-the-Road Populists adjourn in Memphis after heated convention
The Mid dle-of-the-Road Populist convention in Memphis adjourned sine die amid animated debate and last-minute resolutions. Auditing committee cited former secretary-treasurer Rosell as in debt to the association by about 1400 dollars. Resolutions protested the Loud postal bill and set conventions rules on delegates.
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Memphis
Tenn
Rosell
United States Senate
Omaha
Navy steamer Dauntless cleared for wrecking work at Fernandina
The Treasury authorized the Dauntless, held in Jacksonville on a fili bustering charge, to proceed to Fernandina for wrecking operations. Bank closure in Tonawanda places deposits at risk while Kilburn’s agents assure full repayment. Ohio river flooding causes widespread damage in West Virginia and Kentucky towns. Nicaragua grants amnesty for 1896 and 1906 rebels, with debts to be paid and money reforms outlined.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Dauntless
Jacksonville Fla
Fernandina
United States
Albany
N. Y
German-American Bank
Tonawanda
Frederick D. Kilburn
Kilburn
McKinley Special Train Named Pennsylvania Venetian Red
The Canton to Washington special train for President elect McKinley and guests will run in a uniform Venetian Red color scheme with all cars finished in that tint. It includes a baggage car a diner two Pullman sleepers the Ardin and Delphi for the Inaugural Committee and press and two Pennsylvania Railroad cars Nos. 505 and 38 for Major McKinley his family and friends. The train departs Canton Monday March 1 at 8 p.m.
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Prriswana
McKinley
Canton
Washington
Vensylvania Railroad
Ardin
Delphi
Pennsylvania Railroad
Major McKinley
Contracts Made Void in Territory
GurBRit Oxia Feb 25 A law barring contracts payable in gold became void after passing both legislative branches and was sent to the Governor for approval.
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Gurbrit
Oxia
Territorial
Special Meeting Called By Elkins Sound Money League
The Elkins Sound Money League of Bluefield calls a special meeting for Saturday night February 27 1897 at 7 30 to elect delegates to the State League of Republican Clubs meeting in Charleston on March 8 1897 WILLIAM BrRuMBL President.
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Ihereby
Elkins Sound Money League
Bluefield
State League of Republican Clubs
Charleston
William Brrumbl
Local Drugstore Ad Sells Tablets at Low Prices
Fragmentary ad notes Bromide tablets for sale with price flags. Mentions druggists promising reimbursement if ineffective and small 25 cent offers. References Geilinger's store offering Kodak items at 5 dollars.
Do not be Fooled by Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Claim
Warning to buyers that Pocahontas Smokeless Coal is sold only by J C Darst & Company from Flat-Top Coal Field formations Castner Curran and distributed in Bluefield and vicinity by local agents J C Darst & Co from their West End yards. Warns against other sellers making false claims.
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J. C. Darst & Company
Castner & Curran
Bluefeld
Messrs. J. Co
Darst & Co
West End
White & Moore
J.C. Darst & Co
Demand for Payment on Delinquent Accounts
The note cites many unpaid accounts and overdue balances. It says statements have been sent repeatedly and urges customers to pay or at least send partial payments immediately, noting patience so far and warning consequences if not resolved.
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Nog
For Sale Phaeton and Matting Goods in Bluefield
A phaeton with under 200 miles is offered for sacrifice or trade for a jersey cow. Rev P A Clark invites contact at 225 Treed Blustivid West Virginia. Also advertised is a new sprog matting lineup described as the finest ever shown in Bluefield by Hicks & Co.
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Jersey
P. A. Clark
W. Va
Bluefield
Hicks & Co
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