15 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
1
A movement within the Republican side pushes for a caucus on repealing all war taxes. Some legislators urge a clear stand while others favor postponing action until Congress face broader fiscal choices like subsidies and public works. A petition circulating among Republicans aims to secure commitment on the tax repeal.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a White's Drug Store event and an Anneal Meeting of the Beekeye Coal and Considers stockholders. References to Bromo Quinine Tablets for a reassess cure, and Banner Salve with a mention of slumber aid appear in the damaged text.
Washington dispatch reports Pittsburg papers announce General Miles’s candidacy for president, triggering wide discussion. Other items note minister Woabington’s alleged authorship of an exclusion law and various diplomatic appointments, with local notices of sermons and promotions amid market chatter and public notices.
The 1903 exhibit highlights West Virginia's progress in coal, timber, gas, and rail construction. It notes coal output near 28 million tons in 1901 and coke production surpassing 8 million tons, with 880 coal mines and 88,000 workers. Hardwood lumber and furniture industries expand as Moorland towns add mills and lines, while public buildings in Charleston Morgantown Huntington and others undergo major projects.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference administrators and a qualification issue involving an estate. The text is incomplete with names and specifics missing. No clear event date or parties can be confirmed from the readable portion.
Pioneer Wholesale Grocers of Bluefield West Virginia announce new shipment of toilet soaps including Castile Medicated Skin Soap and Tat Soap. They advertise reduced prices for jobbers and retail merchants, claim samples available before holiday orders, and promote their best line of toilet soap at manufacturer prices. The notice urges merchants to secure a cross of the best line and solicit orders.
Agnus the bent urges readers to lay in a winter coal supply before bad weather. Shirey and Co, agents for Pocahontas coal, offer best figures and promise to render it promptly with a receipt on purchase. Reliable delivery and receipt provided.
Fragmented dispatch reports postmasters in West Virginia resisting a political group within the postal system. Representative Dayton notes opposition from oil commission allies and predicts the bill’s fate this week as subcommittee members meet daily. The item references a study on the Pocatalico seam and a 1901 geologic report by Professor White describing a speculative gusher in Jackson and Roane counties.
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