West Virginia lawmakers push rail safety and public building bills
Washington dispatch notes West Virginia officials press Congress to curb rail accidents and modernize railroad safety. Elkins to draft a bill. Dovener and Hughes to present data to committees. Bluefield public building effort advances. Harrisville post office elevated. local notices seek housekeeping rooms and sale of steel ranges at low prices.
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Washington
Eling
Boards of
Traes
West Virginia
Congress
Elkins
Representative Woods
California
Committee On Commerce
Dovener
Hughes
Citizens’ Committee of
Wheeling and
Huntington
Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Where to Get Em The J M cigar tops the market
The J M cigar is promoted as a leading five cent smoke praised by judges as one of the best on earth. Jeffrey Matthews & Co distribute it wholesale with many retailers listed including Rosenberg at Bluefield Inn Crockett Co Kaufman Burnett Carvin Williams Hunter Bond Payne Trent Meador Hawkins Bolin Bruce and others selling retail.
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J. M
J M.” Jeffrey
Charleston Citizens Rally to Exterminate Vice at Mass Meeting
A mass meeting at the Charleston court house spurred by law and order advocates urged city officials to enforce prohibitions and curb vice. A citizen proclaimed Charleston has outpaced ancient Sodom and Gomorrah in immorality and called for a committee to present to the city council and mayor. The push aims at stronger enforcement and better governance amid local reform fervor.
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Charleston
W. Va
Sodom
Gomorrah
Law and Order League
Court House
Athens Postmaster Accused of Absentee Leadership
Washington report says Athens postoffice master R. Meador spends most time at Bluefield leaving duties to assistant W J Lilly. Inspector urges removal and Lilly appointment. Meador’s record is solid, removal tied to Bluefield residence.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Athens
Meeting for Men at Bland Street Church Tonight
A men only gathering occurs at Bland Street Church at 8 o clock with Rev Hulcomb to speak. An evening union meeting has overflow at the Presbyterian Church and extra chairs will be set out for attendees. All men are invited and asked to bring a friend.
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Bland Street
Hulcomb
Bland Street Church
Presbyterian Church
Norfolk and Western Offers Reduced Ticket Rates Westward
Advertisement announces very low fares on Norfolk and Western Railway to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and Coast Points with three routing options and broad station coverage.
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Norfolk & Western Railway
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Coast
New Discovery Promises Longer Life Says Downey
The notice proclaims a health breakthrough by O. Downey of Chu Rabasco Inc claiming a cure for coughs colds and grip using Dr Ki New Discovery for Consumption. It asserts rapid relief and pneumonia or consumption prevention with guaranteed $1.06 bottles and free trial bottles offered by all druggists.
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Hier O
Downey
Churabasco, Inc
Taxpayer outreach urges settlement of owing duties
Deputy Sheriff D. G. Lanuy reports about 6,000 tax tickets on hand and asks all persons owing taxes to call and settle promptly to meet the obligations. J. M. cigar brand promotion noted in the notice.
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Ut Sean
D. G. Lanuy
Appointment of Oxley sparks partisan storm in state court
Charleston reports that Benjamin F. Oxley, a Democrat and partisan, was appointed assistant clerk of the West Virginia Supreme Court, triggering widespread Republican protests and questions about the ballot record. The court’s action follows three Republican and one Democrat judges voting to place Oxley in the post as General J. A. Holley faced pressure to be ousted. The piece also notes other cases and mentions flood-related ad text.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Supreme Court
Benjamin F. Oxley
Reay
Oxley
Brannon
McWhorter
Poffenbarger
Republicana
Dent
J. A. Holley
Kanawaba
Floyd Farrell
J. Farrell
Logan County
Sehmertz
Supreme Court
Gen. Oxley
Norfolk and Western telegraphers secure higher pay
The Norfolk and Western railroad telegraphers union report a satisfactory agreement after two weeks of talks in Roanoke. Over 600 operators gain substantial pay increases with a new pay scale and working rules to start February 1. In the same notices, the Binefield Carpenters Union elects officers headed by B. H. Cooper and calls a meeting January 21 for important business.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad Branch
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Scase
Norfolk and Western
Dissolution of Excelsior Tailoring Co by Mutual Consent
The co partnership between David Schnurman and Nathan Schnurman is dissolved by mutual consent. The tailoring business at No. 11 Bland Street will be run by David Schnurman who will carry a first class line of merchant tailoring and collect all debts due to the company while paying its liabilities.
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David Schnurman
Nathan Schnurman
No. 11
Bland Street
Excelsior Tailoring Company
Bucklin's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Daily users report Bucklin's Arnica Salve provides relief for burns scalds cures ulcers sores eruptions and boils while treating salt rheum piles corns and warts. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents.
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Bucklin
Unverified Claim Promises Money Back for Pile Cure
A dubious claim asserts a remedy cures 0 100F piles and guarantees a refund if not effective. The message markets itself as the most healing medicine with money back assurance.
Cough Remedies Promoted With Cold Cure Promise
A dated advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold with a no cure no pay offer for 25 cents. It warns la grippe coughs can linger and cause lasting issues, and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for protection. Also urges quitting smoking at White's.
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Foley
Foley's Honey and Tar touted for throat and lung relief
Dr O J Bishop of Agnew Michigan endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for three severe pneumonias with good results. Ads promote coal availability via R E Shirey & Co and pharmacy delivery services with local retailers Kite's drug store and the Blue Front offering fast orders and cigars including John Harper and Fitz You brands.
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O. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
R. E. Shirey & Co
Agenta
Pocahontas
Kite’s
Cowl Yard
Rumors of Peace in South Africa Stir English Hopes
Reported rumors claim peace talks in South Africa with Prince Henry possibly visiting. English observers view the potential visit as another step in America’s emergence as a world power, signaling shifting international influence.
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America
Parliament Opens with Dull Session and Chamberlain Spotlight
London reports a dull opening to Parliament with Secretary Chamberlain drawing the strongest attention. Rumors of peace in South Africa circulate in over government circles as Prince Henry visits the United States signaling America’s rising world role. The Imperial yacht Hohenzollern departed Kiel for New York.
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London
Chamberlain
South Africa
Prince Henry
United States
America
Hohenzollern
Keil
New York
Baroness Drerogus Hears Of Amnesty For Daughter
London reports that Baroness Drerogus, mother of Florence Maybrick, learned that her daughter may be pardoned during the June coronation amnesty aimed at criminals with good records. Mrs Maybrick was convicted of poisoning her husband and sentenced to life in prison.
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London
Baroness Drerogus
Florence Maybrick
Rock Island Boiler Explodes Near Victor Iowa
In Victor Iowa on January 18 a Rock Island passenger boiler exploded killing the engineer and fireman and injuring a brakeman and two others. A Des Moines Pullman car rolled down an embankment wounding several passengers.
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Victor
Iowa
Rock Island
Des Moines
Soldier Degraded for Threat to Roosevelt
Frank Rakowski, a private in the United States Army, was degraded at Fort Grandby and sentenced to ten years on Alcatraz Island for making a threat to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt.
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Portland, O
Frank Rakowski
Fort Grandby
Alcatrase Island
Roosevelt
British Baronet Ellis Ashmead Bartlett Dies After Operation
London January 18 Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett a noted baronet died this morning following an appendicitis operation. Bids for building the Elks Hall and Opera House will be received until March 1 1902 plans and specifications are available. A H Land Secretary Ellis Trust Association Bluefield West Virginia Smoke John Harper cigars Whit sells them.
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London
Ellis Ashmead Bartlett
Elks? Hall
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