Tunnel wreck toll rises as engineer held without bail
New York officials opened an inquiry into yesterday's tunnel disaster. Engineer Whisker is held without bail for criminal negligence as fifteen are dead and five more die of injuries. Coroner's inquest set for next week with state and city leaders reviewing safety measures.
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New York Central
New York
Whisker
Baker
Canter
Manhattan Borough
Board of Aldermen
Jerome
Odell
Gossip on the N and W coal deal and future tonnage
Critics question the Norfolk and Western Railway's price for Flat Top coal lands held by the Philadelphia firm. The deal includes United States Steel leaseholds and aims to rapidly open 50,000 acres for coke ovens. The purchase is expected to boost N and W tonnage substantially as development proceeds.
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Norfolk & Western Railway Company
United States Steel Corporation
Flat Top Coal Land Association
Philadelphia
Ateel
Coal and Cok
Fat Top Land Association
Pocahontas Field
West Virginia
Pocahontas
Virginia
Jeason
Chicago
Norfolk & Western
Oouellsville
Pocahontas-FlavsTop
United States
Connellsville
CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY ad
An old advertisement touts “one day” cold cure tablets with Bromo Quinine. It claims a refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Best Stand in Town Restaurant for Sale
For those starting a new year venture, selling due to not liking the business. Restaurant next to Lone John saloon, overhead bridge location. $200 required. J Walden, Manager. Rept rates to C C Bailey. First class shape for business.
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Lone John
J. Walden
C.C. Bailey
Coal and Wood Delivery Service Ad
T. H. Becker offers coal and wood delivery by calling 125. Prompt service guaranteed for orders.
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T. H. Becker
Opium and Whiskey Habits Guide Offered Free
An appeal invites every man and woman in the United States to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey habits by writing to M Woolley in Atlanta Georgia box 887.
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United States
Woolley
Atlanta
Bankrupt Law Amended Aimed at Modern Conditions
A West Virginia petition from the Credit Men's Association urges amendments to the national bankruptcy law. Senator Elk ine notes most proposed laws favor business interests, while Gaines discusses railroad legislation and the need for a public commission to protect shippers. He recalls a prior West Virginia bill and urges stronger state action to oversee interstate railroad practices. Postmasters named include W R Bushkirk Voorhees Raleigh county W R Moore Stony Bottom Pocahontas county John H Reed Winnifrede Kanawha county and L C Masse Chilton Kanawha county.
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Woeshington
Jao
Elkine
Credit Men’s Asociation of
West Virginia
Association
Congress
Gaines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chesapeake and Ohio
W.R. Bushkirk
Voorhees
Raleigh
W. R. Moore
Stony Bottom
Pocahontas County
John H. Reed
Winnifrede
Kanawha
L. C. Masse
Chilston
Kacawha
Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Fetters Endorsement
J Delaughter of Sparkman Arkansas testifies after fifteen years of seeking relief. He credits Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Fetters with curing constipation and restoring health, mentioning friends also benefited and urging others to avoid Ramon's products and keep a clear house.
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J. Delaughter
Sparkman
Ark
Ramon
Bold Hold Up In Bluefield Shocks Night Rider
A man was held up on Princeton Avenue near the Mercury Street bridge as a blackout after the electric plant disruptions left the town dark. Several witnesses heard cries and found two assailants restraining a young man who appeared intoxicated.
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Bluefield
Mercer Street Bridge
Bolin & Bruce
Princeton Avenue
Annual Meeting Notice of Bluefield Building and Loan Assoc
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Bluefield Building and Loan Association will be held at Citizens Bank in Bluefield West Virginia on January 16 1902 at 8 oclock p m for electing officers and transacting any lawful business David E Johnston president G M McCulloch secretary and treasurer G A Shirey
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Swan Lake Oil Company
Richlands
Knox County
W. S. Pfoutz
Bluefield
W. VA
Bluefield Building and Loan Association
Citizens’ Bank
J m
David E. Jonston
Pres
G. M. McCulloch
Sec
Treas
G. A. Shirey
Coal delivery ad urges prewinter stock from Shirey firm
R. E. Shirey & Co agents for Procahental Smokeless offer to supply coal before bad weather. Customers without phones can leave orders at Kite's drug store to be phoned to the coal yard. Mr. White will provide receipts for paid bills.
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R. E. Shirey & Co
Kite’s Drug Store
Coal Yard
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Comfort
Advertisement touts Bucklin Arnica Salve as a universal healing balm for burns cuts ulcers boils eruptions and skin conditions. It claims pain relief and cures for various afflictions and lists a price of 250 in drug stores.
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Bucklin
Last Sad Rites For Five Named Citizens
Funeral services were held for W. D. Turner Hattie Hutchinson and Chas C. Bailey with multiple out of town lodge members attending. The article notes large crowds at Bland Street Church and a pullman conductor offering verses about the engineer Bailey’s death near Alnwick.
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Mies Hattie Hutchinson
East End
Chas. C. Bailey
Bland Street
Revs. W. W. Williamson
J. Tyler Fravier
Banner Salve Promises Money Back If It Fails
Newspaper ad style notice touts Banner Salve as the cure for pores piles with a money back guarantee. It also lists a lost brown fur collarette, a reward for a location near the passenger station and Geo R Whitworth, and mentions Blue Front for out of town orders and wine offerings. Cites Foley remedies for coughs and kidney cure claims from readers including G B Wade.
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Geo. R. Whitworth’s
C. W. Hovaker
Allen Street
Administrators' Notice for H. J. Rees Estate
The administrator of the late H. J. Rees invites all claimants to present their demands with proofs for settlement and all debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly to the administrator.
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H. J. Rees
Harrowed Call Described At White’s Drug Store
Call at White’s Drug Store and get a John Harper cigar bouquet built as a local prompt to secure a specific item.
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White's Drug Store
John Harper
Forling
White's
Pneumonia Patients Benefit From Honey and Tar Remedy
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every case. He warns to beware of substitutes.
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C.J. Bishop
Agnew
Mich
Foley
Toilet Soap Wholesale Offer From Fiat Tor Grocery Co
A Bluefield West Virginia wholesale note announces 150 gross of fine toilet soap and assorted gro ss available to retail merchants at manufacturers prices. The offer promises a dime quality soap sold for five cents and includes Castile Medicated Skin Soap Tar Soap and highly perfumed varieties for holiday trade.
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Fiat Tor Grocery Co
Pioneer
Bluefield
W. Va
Court discusses appointing clerk and rehearing petitions
Reports from the Charleston dispatch indicate no immediate action on appointing Hon. W. E. Glasscock as clerk of the supreme court with two Republican judges ready for the change. Proceedings list numerous petitions for rehearing across Barbour, Wood, Harrison, Ritchie, Randolph, Mineral, Taylor, Huntington, McDowell, and related cases.
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Frank Cox
W. J. White
Morgantown
Charleston
W. FE. Glasscock
Monongahela
Supreme Court
Iloa
W. F. Morrison
Sutton
W.L. Camden
R. C. Fers Rell
Viola G. Hast
Piedmont and Cumberland Railway Company
Mineral County
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Fautz
Szcartary
Sin
Kentucky Gasher
Balfoursville
Rich
Kentucky
Hicks
Freshpent
Coal and Wood
Elkins
Men’s Association
Congressman Gaines
Messares
Railroad Commission
Interstate Commission
Oracle
J. M
Principal Street
NEW Century Comfort
W. D. Turaner
West End
W. E. Holder
the Baptist Church
H. W. Shields
J. L. Lee
Thoma Burke
Howard Bowen
H. Blanchard
Samuel Toy
Bramwell
Dr. L H. Clark
Joshua Lockwood
CO. W. Elliott
BE. W. White
C. D Rigney
F.T. Button
Algoma
Bailey
Alnwick
God’s Roundhouse
Blue
Fitz-You
Frank Freadne
Bennett
G. BH. Wade
G. H. Wade
Sampson Harbert Ve. Monongahela River Railroad Company
New South Brewing and Ice Company Ve. W
McClure
McDowell County
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Ave
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