Sanguilly case stalls Senate action amid pardon notes
In Washington on February 26 the Senate debated the Sanguilly case after Brown's amendment to the Indian appropriation bill. Frye noted Sanguilly and counsel withdrew appeal and a Spanish pardon was signed, while Lodge urged against dismissing the case. The committee had not been notified of any pardon. The dispute delayed the resolution.
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WashingTon
Senate
Brown
Court of Claims
Julio Sanguilly
Frye
Sanguilly
Spain
Lodge
State Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Wm. W. Clark
North Carolina
Question of Moving State Capitol Again Stirred in W Va
The capital funding and water damage to the Legislature renew discussion of relocating the State Capitol. Senator Elkins once hinted the Capitol would sit in Capitol Park near Hallie Hurst, and his allies recall the prediction as members debate the best site amid funding delays.
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Cuantestos
W. Va
Elkins
West Virginia
Hallie Hurst
Hsing
Capitol Park
State House
Senatorkins
Elking
Greece Withdraws Troops From Crete Under Power Pressure
London reports that Russia and the powers gave Greece three days to pull back from Crete. A collective note from England and Germany urged autonomy for Crete and troop withdrawal. King George reportedly accepted the powers demands and agreed to withdraw forces and warships. Russia is singled out for leading the diplomacy with Foreign Minister Muravieff. The Porte is ordered to halt mobilization.
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London
Russia
Greece
Germany
Crete
George
Madrid Seeks Quick Resolution in US Spain Ties
Maprip Feb 26. Spain pursues conciliation with the United States amid tensions over Cuba. Duke of Tetuan meets the president of the Council and war and colonies ministers to urge prompt action. Queen informed as Madrid signals possible satisfactory solution and calls for punishing those responsible for detentions of foreigners in Cuba.
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Washington
Sulzer
New York
Kingdom of Spain
United States of America
United States
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Tuan
Spain
Madrid
Cuba
Two Hundred Rebels Killed in Manila Uprising
Madrid dispatch reports a sudden revolt in Manila, capital of the Philippine Islands. Insurgents attacked Spanish troops in carbine quarters and fought through streets for hours. Spanish forces prevailed and by nightfall two hundred rebels lay dead in the streets.
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London
Central News
Madrid
Manila
Philippine Islands
Illinois Legislature Adjourns for McKinley Inauguration
Both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly vote concurrent adjournment until March 9 to allow members inclined to attend the presidential inauguration of William McKinley. Republicans expect many to travel to Washington, while Democrats are not planning to use the recess similarly.
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Ngfield
Ills
McKinley
Washington
United States
Sale of Cash Provision Co. grocery business announced
I have sold the stock fixtures good will of the Cash Provision Co a general grocery on Raleigh street Bluefield to Mr H G Pike who will conduct the business. All debts to the old concern should be settled at once at the store to finalize the transfer.
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Cash Provision Co
Raleigh Street
Bluefield
H.G. Pike
Pardons for Sanguilly and Ruiz Case Prompt Madrid Action
Julio Sanguilly, the American imprisoned in a Cuban dungeon, is pardoned by the Queen of Spain and set to depart Havana after parole. Madrid signals an aggressive investigation into Dr. Ruiz s death, seeking to identify and punish any guilty parties under military law. The inquiry includes records of Ruiz s status, noting his Philadelphia naturalization papers are unclear.
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Washington
Julio Samilly
Spain
Duke of
Cuba
Nine year old Ida Moseley dies from clothes catching fire
In Drewry's Bluff Virginia Ida Moseley aged nine died after her dress caught from a yard fire while burning rubbish. Her brother and she played near the flames and she suffered severe burns to hands face legs back and an arm. Dr. C C Jones arrived five minutes after the accident but she could not be saved.
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Drewry
Ida Moseley
City to break up liquor clubs after minor sale confession
City officials vow to close all liquor selling clubs as nuisances after a Summit City Club member admitted selling liquor to a minor. Council member says clubs citywide could be forced to shut down, signaling upcoming decisive actions and possible further developments.
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Busi
Gold Banquet at Delmonico's For Sound Money Backers
Delmonico's hall glowed gold as the Business Men's Sound Money Association celebrated a victory. Mayor Strong presided with 250 guests from 34 firms and toast speakers including Mark Hanna, Garret Hobart, Lyman Gage, Abraham Hewitt, Horace Porter, Charles Emory Smith, John Wanamaker, and Chauncey Depew.
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Business Men’s Sound Money Association
Metropolis
Strong
Mark Hanna
Garret A. Hobart
Lyman J. Gave
Abraham
Horace Porter
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
John Wannawaker
Chauncey M. Depew
Pounded the Pastors at the Manse in Erie
A local note recalls a visit to the Manse on Ta ze wes t Street Erie with a dray unload of parcels and a crowd of visitors. The author thanks contributors who helped brighten the pastors home and notes the generous reception in a period newspaper voice.
Bland Street church program praised by villagers
Last night at Bland Street Methodist church an excellent program was presented by the Young People and Juvenile Missionary Societies. Despite bad weather a fairly good crowd attended and all participants were highly praised for their performance.
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Bland Street Methodist Church
American citizen Ricardo Ruiz de Uuarrio found naturalized in Puapentura
Ricardo Ruiz de Uuarrio also known as Ricardo Ruiz was an American citizen who had been beaten to death in a Cuban prison. His naturalization record, long sought, was located in Puapentura.
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Puapentura
Ricardo Ruiz de Uuarrio
Ricardo Ruiz
Cuba
Local firms reorganize with new partners and locations
White and Moore dissolves. H N White will run the old business. W C Easley joins T B Drinkard on Bland street. W Akers sells Cash Provision stock to H G Pike who will operate in the Pike block on Raleigh street.
Soapy Spaine Testimonial for Hood's Sar saparilla
A 1897 testimonial from Soapy Spaine West Virginia describes a three month old's scrofula eruption curing after two bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. The note asserts complete recovery and current health with no subsequent scrofula.
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W. Va
Hood
Fresh Eggs at Drinkard's Today
Fresh eggs available at Drinkard's store priced at 124 cents per dozen.
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Drinkard’s
Special Meeting Called by Elkins Sound Money League
The Elkins Sound Money League of Bluefield calls a special meeting for Saturday night February 27 1807 at 4 30 to elect delegates to the State League of Republican Clubs meeting in Charleston March 3 1897. William Brumece serves as president.
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Elkins Sound Money League
Bluefield
State League of Republican Clubs
Charleston
William Brumece
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Ad Warns Against Fakes
A notice warns buyers not to trust others for Pocahontas Smokeless coal. It states the coal is mined in the Flat-Top field and sold by Castner & Curran, with local agents J. C. Darst & Co in Bluefield and surroundings, and cautions against any other sellers making false claims.
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Pocahontas
J. C. Daret & Company
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Mesers
J. C. Darat & Co
West End
Uptown
White & Moore
J. C. Darst
For Rent One Story House at Cooper W Va
A single story house in Cooper West Virginia is offered for rent on reasonable terms. Contact M Rapvrorp of Bramwell West Virginia for details and availability.
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Cooper W. Va
M. Rapvrorp
Bramwell, W. Va
Fires, factories, flood and boxing fight plans across cities
Reports from New York Greenwich Huntington and Carson describe unsettled Cuban junta rumors of President Cieneros presumed death, a local business boom with Glenville and Rip Rapidan Mills operating full time, a flood aided fire that destroyed the Riverside Hotel in Guyandotte, and Dan Stuart signaling women will be admitted to the Corbetts Fitz Simmons boxing match for accommodation and interest.
Quiet nuptials seal romance in Bradley home
At the residence of Mr. F. Bradley on Bluefield avenue, Minor E B Bartley and Emma L Byrd were married by Rev. W A Pearson. Miss Byrd, daughter of B E Byrd of Franklin, left no one but an aunt aware of her plan to marry after a long secret engagement. Bartley, now with the Norfolk and Western railway, is praised as a sober, trustworthy railroad man. The couple had never met until their engagement, a romance culminating in a quiet late evening ceremony welcomed by friends.
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Clank
F. Bradley
Bluefield Avenue
Minor EB. Bartley
Emma L. Byrd
W. A
Miss Byrd
Ty Byrd
Franklin
Bartsley
Norfolk and Western Railway
Mr. Bartley
Missouri
Water Suit Won by Blaefield Water Works and Improvement Co
Intelligence from Charleston says the water suit has been won by the Blaefield Water Works and Improvement Company. The exact decision is not yet known, but the town is promised better water supply than before. Hi G. Pike buys Cash Provision Co stock to supply groceries at low prices with large fresh stock and prompt service.
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Charleston
Blaefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Hi. G. Pike
Cash Provision Co
Laxative Brom Tablets Fail to Cure Says Druggists Refuse Refund
An old notice states that Core azeola injouies Day Take Laxative Brom tablets were sold by druggists with a 25 cent price and a promise of cure. If the product fails, the druggists reject refund money.
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