Tragic End for Welsh Doctor in Murder Trial
London reports the National Medical Council struck Doctors Timothy Jones and Henry Richards from the register amid a sensational case. Jones, famed Wales physician, faced murder charges after an illegal operation on Lily Challenger. Richards, his promising assistant, also stood trial. Jones received life penal servitude, Richards five years. The pair's names were erased from medical records as the case closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Medical Council
Suikinge
Timothy Jones
Henry Richards
Swansea
Richards
Jones
Lily Challenger
Young
Bristol
Drs. Jones
Dr. Jones
Young Richards
Yerkes Seen As Bradley’s Senator Pick In Kentucky
John W. Yerkes of Danville is Bradley’s chosen candidate for senator. He met Governor Bradley in Frankfort and left on an early train after an extended conference. Bradley plans to appoint Yerkes and then convene an extra session to finalize the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
John W.yerkes
Danville
Yerkes
Bradley
Local resident Mark A. fTanoa public figure at Tippecanoe Club opening
In Clevetrant on December 31 Mark A. fTanoa was saluted by townspeople at Gray's Armory. He then became a society leader by formally inaugurating the Tippecanoe Club hall. The text asks if you saw gifts for dollar grocery purchases at Shott Bros. grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevetrant
Mark A. fTanoa
Gray's Armory
Tippecanoe Club
Gunboat Wheeling to be honored in Wheeling
The Citizens Committee in Wheeling West Virginia recommended a 500 dollar appropriation for a silver punch bowl to accompany an existing gift for the gun boat Wheeling launching in San Francisco in February. They also planned a full china and cut glass outfit from local factories and will hire an artist to design pieces with local significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiheeling
W. Va
Citizens’ Committee
Wheeling
San Francisco
Plague, Famine, and Flood Hit China and Hong Kong
The steamer Peru brings reports that cholera has revived in Hong Kong and is rising in Chinese cities. A severe famine grips western China, especially Chuantung in Szechuen, with floods and a landslide burying five acres and drowning about 3,000 residents. The Japanese ports impose quarantine on cholera districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chuantung
Szechuen
Kinshar
Holiday Socials and Notables From Tazewell County
Mr J B Ford of Bluefield and Pastor W J Green visit here as Garden crowds swell across Tazewell County. D B Greever marks his 90th birthday with a farm and social gathering. Mrs Mollie Downs returns to Vinton Iowa, granddaughter of D B Greever, as kin head north to North Carolina. Prof A S Greever’s school resumes Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ford
Bluefield
W. J. Green
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Tazewell County
Telegraph
Tazewell
Moss
Moore
Abb’s Valley
D. B. Greever
Will
Mollie Downs
Vinton
Robert Moss
Willi Thompson
North Carolina
Greever
J. M. Snapp
Abingdon
James Groseclose
Emery and Henry College
K. N
Reward Offered by Railroad for Arrest and Conviction
The Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway Company offers a reward of $10,000 for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the Cahaba River bridge incident near Cahaba River, Alabama, with ongoing investigations in Louisville, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville, Ky
Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway Company
Cahaba River Bridge
Editor Joseph McCullough Dies After Apparent Third Floor Jump
In St Louis, Joseph B. McCullough editor of the Globe Democrat was found dead on the pavement outside his West Pine Boulevard home. He radioed no warning and appeared to have died from a self inflicted fall from his third floor bedroom window after a period of nervous low mood and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Joseph B. McCullough
The
Globe Democrat
West Pine Boulevard
Nebraska teacher shot by husband then dies
Hoprepee Nebraska December 31 Mrs D M Conrad a public school teacher was shot by her husband this morning. After firing twice he shot himself in the head. Motive centered on a dispute over taking their son to Fremont for a visit. Conrad's wounds are not fatal but Mrs Conrad is not expected to live with a bullet near her neck arteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoprepee, Neb
D. M. Conrad
Conrad
Peasant Ball Transforms Grand Central Palace Into Hungarian Village
In New York on December 31 local Hungarian society hosts a grand peasant ball at the Grand Central Palace. The hall is set as a harvest village with a grand march at eleven, national costumes, and village accessories including marriage bureaus jails and nyhly camps. Notables Theodore Havemeyer Recoder Goff Edward Lauterbach and Supreme Court justices attend the unique event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Central Palace
Theodore Havemeyer
Recoder Goff
Edward Lauterbach
Supreme Court
New anti convict labor law takes effect in New York prisons
At midnight the anti convict labor law becomes effective across the state penal institutions. Officials and penitentiary experts debate how to handle more than ten thousand convicts, with no satisfactory solution yet offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Testimony to Chamberlain's Colic Remedy by Des Moines clerk
Wm H Peen a Des Moines railway mail service chief clerk testifies the remedy gives perfect relief from long standing indigestion and severe stomach and bowel pain after one or two doses. Price 25 and 50 cents. Sold by White Moore Shott Bros offer purchase rewards on a dollar's worth groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Peen
Des Moines
Chamberlain
White & Moore
Raising an American Army for Cuba Independence
Gen. L. W. Colby aims to form an American volunteer force to aid Cuba. He reports progress with companies formed across states and territories, claiming 10 000 to 20 000 able bodied recruits. He says an armed legion could prompt 50 000 reinforcements in weeks if subsistence is provided for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
L. W. Colby
Cuba
East
Inter
Buried but Alive in Wilkes-Barre Mine Rescue
In Wilkes-Barre on December 81 Michael Barry of Kingston was buried under falling rock in a Plymouth Mountain tunnel work site. Teammates James Keating John Curtis and Joseph Clinton assisted as debris was removed after the roof caved in at 6 pm, Barry kept alive by two rocks on either side preventing total collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Michael Barry
Kingston
Plymouth Mountain
Larksville Coal Company
James Keating
John Curtis
Joseph Clinton
Barry
Consider Asize
Cuban insurgent letter offers peace terms to Cuba
A mild sensation in Madrid follows the publication of a letter from Maximo Gomez to General Martinez Campos dated four days before his replacement by General Weyler. Gomez offers to seek peace in Cuba if terms are acceptable and Martinez Campos, nearing retirement, passes the letter to Weyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Vec
Maximo Gomez
Martinez Campos
General Weyler
Cuba
Tennessee Republicans Move to Contest Governor Race
Republican leaders in Nasaville Tennessee decide to challenge the gubernatorial contest in which Democrat Robert L. Taylor defeated Republican G N Tillman by about 8000 votes. Prominent figures E B Staulman H Clay Evans and E J Sanders attended as $10000 was reportedly raised to fund the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasaviier
Tenn
Tennesse
Robert L. Taylor
G. N. Tillman
Rep
E. B. Staulman
H. Clay Evans
E. J. Sanders
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Catarrh Cure
Purports to cure catarrh by purifying the blood. Claims thousands testify to cures from Hood's Sarsaparilla. Warns disease may lead to consumption.
Hood's Pills Promise Easy Indigestion Cure
Medical patent claim from an old advertisement touts Hood's pills as easy to take and operate, promising relief from indigestion and biliousness for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Woman's Edition of Westfield News Promotes Cough Remedy
The April 3 1896 Woman's Edition from Westfield Indiana features a correspondent's note praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cure for croup colds and bronchitis for family use. White and Moore sell 25 and 50 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Ind
Westfield News
Tors
White & Moore
Pocahontas Coal Orders Placed at Local Offices
All orders for Pocahontas coal are to be left at White and Moore's and at J. C. Dares and Co.'s uptown office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Coal
White & Moore
J. C. Dares & Co
Uptown
Prominent Selma Banker Ends Life After Bank Failure
George B. Wilkins, vice-president and former cashier of the Commercial National Bank of Selma, shot himself in the head at 4 am in an Episcopal church after the bank failed for about a half million dollars. He had served as cashier and church treasurer for thirty years and was a well known Alabama figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Scripps McRae Press Association
Montgomery
Ala
George B. Wilkins
Commercial National Bank
Selma
Episcopal Church
Slaughter of Rebels in Moron and Surrounding Battles
Manila reports Moron seaport fallen to rebels with two Spanish priests and the mayor captured. General Rios’ brigade fought at Balinag on the Bulacan Nueva Ecija border, driving rebels after heavy losses. Colonel Marina’s column defeated rebels at San Mateo with twenty seven dead, then repelled a night attack leaving eighty rebels dead. Spanish losses were small.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
Moron
Bataan
Rios
Balinag
Bulacap
Nueva Ecij
Spniarde
Marina
San Mateo
Blood hounds track train wreckers near Rateign N C
Blood hounds traced the Seaboard Air Line freight train wreck two miles into the woods before rain wiped the seventeen hour old trail. An expert said two tracks likely from white men, one wearing a size five shoe and the other size seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rateign
N. C
Seaboard Air Line
A Cure for Lame Back
Loucen Grover of Sardis Kentucky reports her daughter suffered severe back and hip pain after fever. One bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave entire relief and is said to cure rheumatism. Sold by White & Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loucen Grover
Sardis
Chamberlain
White & Moore
Fine views of Gepot ruins and Elks praised by Atkins
Atkins of the West End offers fine views of the Gepot ruins at Graham Virginia and of the Elks. It is an extra fine picture. Leave orders at once or write W B Atkins Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
West End
Graham
Elks
W. B. Atkin
Bluefield
W. Va
People's Bank Stockholders Meeting in Bluefield WV
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the People's Bank of Bluefield West Virginia will be held at the banking house on Tuesday January 12 1897 to elect a board of directors and conduct the usual business of the annual meeting Asa M Prior President.
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the People's Bank
Bluefield
W. Va
Asa M. Prior
Property for sale on Raleigh Street and Stewart Alley
Sate Excellent business property comprising three store rooms three dwellings and barber shop on Raleigh street and Stewart alley. Annual rent total 1850 dollars. Price 6500 dollars with 2000 cash and balance in five annual instalments at 6 percent interest. L C Tans.
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Raleigh Street
Stewart Alley
L. C. Tans
Hat styles and small purchases in a bygone era
A cryptic line hints at charm and style themes in a historical shopper’s note. It suggests that a modest sum can obtain a neat hat for a woman, reflecting everyday cost and taste from the period.
Echoes of the City Happenings of a Day
Mrs. C. F. Bradley is reported very ill. Visitors include W. S. Becker from Lynchburg and H. W. Shields of Bramwell. T. E. Tucker is ill at the Y M C A. Mrs. E. Leslie Day and son travel to Tennessee. The Telegraph will not publish tomorrow. A local stone business house sold for 10000 cash. A watch meeting and a reception at Y M C A Hall are announced. Fehr and Fraser travel to Charleston for the Daily West Virginian project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Bradley
W.S. Becker
Lynchburg
E. M. Keatly
T. A. Via
Ada
Bluefield
C. D. Bray
Coopers
C. B. Johnston
Cincinnati
H. W. Shields
Bramwell
T. E. Tucker
W.E. Steele
Tazewell
E. Leslie Day
Richard
Tullahoma
Tennessee
D. J. Smith
Elizabethton
Tenn
le Krat
Ohio
E. T. Magee
Princeton
J. E. Lawnes
Marti
Patton House
Telegraph
Aville
Bluefield Ave
West End
A. Kwass
Goodman and Macabontas
Bland Street Methodist Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Association
J. L. Fehr
L. A. Fraser
Charleston
West Virginian
Fehr
Pocahontas Man Joseph Hymen Assigns for Creditors
Joseph Hymen of Pocahontas has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. E Goodman of Pocahontas acts as assignee. Liabilities and assets are unknown but there are preferred creditors totaling several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hymen
Pocahontas
E.goodman
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Tablets
Patent medicine claim promises a quick cold cure with laxative Bromo tablets sold by druggists at 25 cents. Refund offered if it fails.
Jewelry repair ad at Patton House by R R Young
R R Young at the Patton House offers skilled jewelry and watch repairs after leaving J L Horton. He invites customers to bring in any work in that line and assures practical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Young
Patton House
J. L. Horton
Paton House
R. R. Youna
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Ad Claims Sole Seller
An advertisement warns buyers not to trust others for Pocahontas coal and asserts J C Darst & Co sells legitimate Pocahontas Smokeless Coal from Flat-Top field via Castner Curran with Bluefield agents J C Darst & Co from West End and Uptown offices with White & Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Darst & Co
Castner & Curran
Bluefield
Messrs
J. ©. Darst & Co
West End
Uptown
White & Moore
J. C. Darst & Co
J. UG. Dans? & Co
Enthusiastic Buyer Praises Chauberlain Remedy
Curtis Fleck of Anaheim California bought Chauberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and extols its wonders. The 25 and 50 cent bottles are for sale by White & Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauberlain
Curtis Fleck
Anaheim
California
White & Moore
White and Moore's Journal Orders Given for Leaving
A truncated notice notes White and Moore issuing orders to leave all orders for January. The readable fragment lacks specifics on context, dates, or actions beyond the directive to depart from listed duties.
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Kentucky
Senat
Mark Manna
Shott Bros
West Virginia
Surkes Garden
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Ries
Colby
Erst
Gomez
Campos
Selma, Alabama
Stockholders’ Meeting
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