Judge Keller extends injunction in Pocahontas coal strike case
Judge Keller keeps the temporary restraining order in force in Castner Curran&Bullitt v Caswell Creek Coal and Coke. The final hearing was postponed to September 16 at Huntington as the case was not matured. Mines in the Pocahontas field run near normal with only about two percent out, and strikers show discouragement as workers return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
Caswell Creek Coal and Coke Company, Et al
Keller
Huntington
Pocahontas Field
Shooting Affray At Crockett’s Restaurant Leaves Man Wounded
Yesterday afternoon Jim Burks and John James quarreled in Crockett's kitchen and fought in the yard. Burks fired, striking James in the back. Burks fled, pursued by a crowd of colored men. James was treated by Drs. Fox and Scott. the bullet was extracted and he walked home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Burks
John James
Crockett’s
Burks
James
J. Francke Fox
Railroad officials reshuffle following resignation rumors
It is rumored that the Pocahontas division assistant superintendent S. R. Payne will have his position abolished. B. F. Lindsay, Bristol yardmaster, is named yardmaster general, and Mont Junkin becomes yardmaster at North Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Payne
Pocahontas
B. F. Lindsay
Bristol
Gre
Mont Junkin
North Fork
Fire Destroyed Norton Cold Storage Building
A Monday morning blaze in Norton gutted a three story cold storage building owned by E. H. Ould and an adjoining structure tied to G. N. Brown and J. C. Moore of Big Stone Gap. The first two floors housed cold storage and offices while the third housed several small families. Fire origin eyed in a family room. Some insurance coverage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
E. H. Ould
G. N. Brown
J. C. Moore
Big Stone Gap
J. M. Cigar Praised By All Swvkers
The J. M. Cigar is described as a favorite with all sw vkers and consistently pleases smokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Doubt Cast On May-December Marriage In Ironton Case
Report from Christiansburg details doubt over John Henry Vaden and Jennie Austin’s marriage in Ironton Ohio last Tuesday. Jennie returned home with parents shocked but relieved, claiming uncertainty and desire to separate. Vaden says marriage occurred under a justice of the peace but no certificate was issued, prompting Montgomery County residents to await legal resolution. Authorities hold Vaden without bail as investigators seek confirmation from Ironton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Vaden
Jennie Austin
Ironton
Ohio
Vaden
Christiansburg
Justice of the Peace
Montgomery County
General Assembly
Bluefield Severage System Bids Sought
Bids for the construction of a sewerage system for the city of Bluefield are invited with a deadline of August 1 1902. Plans and specifications may be viewed at the mayor's office in City Hall dated July 11 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Ten Years In Bed Kidney Cure Success Story
A J P R A Gray of Oakville Indiana narrates ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He sought top medical care but found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended, which he calls a Godsend. sold by G H Wade, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
G. H. Wade
Wanted stenographer with bookkeeping knowledge at Stony Creek Lumber
Help wanted for experienced stenographer with bookkeeping experience. Apply with references to Stony Creek Lumber Co. located in Tacoma, VA 713 Iw. Immediate position available and responses requested from qualified applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Creek Lumber CO
Tacoma
Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Endorsement
A. Good Family Medicine owner W. Lee Wilmoth of Top of Alleghany West Virginia praises Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets for five years of family use. He calls them mild in action, effective, pleasant to take, and affordable for households without large doctors' bills. Sold by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Wilmoth
Alleghany
W. Va
Ramon
H. N. White
Otterville Man Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure
Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa says he suffered years with asthma and tried many cures until Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief. He endorses the remedy and notes it is available from G H Wade, local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
G. H. Wade
Outlaw Potter Victim of His Own Revolver
Garfield Potter a Kentucky outlaw, died when his pistol discharged while he sat with companions at a Pound River card game near Osborn's Gap on Cumberland mountain. The incident occurred as lawless associates, including Fleming kin, terrorized nearby residents prompting fears of further violence and indictments in Pike county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickenson County
Garfield Potter
Kentucky
Cumberland Mountain
Potter
George Potter
George Fleming
Creed Fleming
Flemings
Cal
Hena Fleming
Doc Taylor
Mullins
Pound Gap
Vance-Vanover
Elkhorn Creek
Virginia
Osborn’s Gap
Pound River
Harve Bryant's
Potter Boys
George
Pike County
Bald win’s Bluefield real estate ad urges readers to write
The notice promotes Capt. D. B. Bald win as Bluefield’s pioneering real estate agent. It hypes his zeal for the city’s growth and future importance and asks readers to respond by writing to him to learn about opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
D. B. Baldwin
Mail Agent Meredith G Wills Dies in Washington
Meredith G Wills former mail agent based in Bluefield died Sunday in Washington. He was remembered by many local citizens for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith G. Wills
Washington
Bluefield
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Remedies Constipation
An old medical ad copy promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle laxative. It claims cleansing the bowels prevents head pain dullness and eruptions and supports natural liver action without griping. John L. Crockett endorses the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
John L. Crockett
J. M. Cigar Guaranteed Offer
A brief note promotes the J. M. cigar as guaranteed and invites readers to try one, highlighting confidence in quality and urging trial.
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Dorchester Woman
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts endured a severe lung trouble and obstinate cough. After years of failed treatments she used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured. Sufferers from coughs colds throat and lung trouble are urged to try this remedy. Cure guaranteed by druggists. Price 50 cents to 1.00 dollars. Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Mother Jones Career Covered by New York Tribune Portrait
The New York Tribune profile details Mother Jones as a long active labor agitator born in Cork Ireland who fled to Canada and the United States. It highlights her fiery leadership, ability to rouse workers, and key roles in strikes from Chicago to the anthracite region, plus her work with the United Mine Workers and efforts against Chinese immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Jones
New York Tribune
West Virginia
Jeanne d’Arc
Pennsylvania
Althhough
Jones
Cork
Ireland
Toronto
George Jones
California
England
Germany
France
Austria
South
Chicago
Coxey
Europe
United Mine Workers
Ninteen
Nuggets of News Roundup Across Major Cities
July corn falls seventy cents in Chicago while a Brooklyn bridge jump is reported to be recoverable. Gates party arrives. gamble transfer in July corn to New York. A steamer sinks near Lume river drowning thirty. overcrowding blamed. Venice Campanile collapse prompts world telegrams and papal aid offer. Memorials for Lord Pauncefote held in London. Alberta capsized off Stapton. 250 cases saved. Cuban Bragg remark prompts recall talk. Wood invited to Roosevelt circle. Panama role likely. Europe trip set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
James McBride
Brooklyn Bridge
John W. Gates
St. Petersburg
Venice
Campanile
St. Marks
London
Lord Pauncefote
Chapel Royal
St. James Place
Alberta
Hudson
Stapton
Staten Island
S Bay
Washington
Quesada
Palma
Bragg
Saim
Oyster Bay
Leonard Wood
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Cortelyou
Wood
Europe
Foley's Kidney Cure Ad by G. H. Wade Drugstore
An advertisement promising Foley's Kidney Cure for all kidney and bladder diseases warns readers they will blame themselves if they do not use it. The product is marketed for sale by G. H. Wade, a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Opium and whiskey habits book offer from B M Wooley
A notice invites every American to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases by writing to B M Wooley, box 887, Atlanta ia. The promise is for all interested readers to receive the volume at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proven Best and Cheapest
Thirty years of marvelous cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best. Available at all drug stores.
Lost crescent branch near church and shop
A small gold crescent branch disappeared between the First Baptist Church and Shelton and Jordan's. A suitable reward is offered for its return to this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Chureh
Shelton & Jordan’s
Gold Crescent
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Immediate Relief
A period ad claims the remedy acts at once for coughs colds croup throat and lung troubles. The copy emphasizes safety and immediacy with John L. as the seller or sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Crockett
Labor unions reach new wage proposal amid railroad tensions
Chicago July 15. A conference among national teamsters and freight handler groups yielded a new wage proposal to rail managers. Freight handlers accept the July 1 schedule with eliminations of probation, overtime for lost time, and seventeen and a half cents for tracksters. A hundred carloads of farm products spoil on side tracks as tensions rise and police stay ready for possible riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Teamasters’ Union
Team Owners’ Association
Freight Handlers’ Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
Truck Teamasters
Royal Train Transports King Edward To Victoria and Albert Cruise
London and Portsmouth reports say King Edward and Queen Alexandra traveled by special royal train to board the Victoria and Albert yacht for a cruise. The trip occurred during the year's hottest day, with the prince of Denmark and medical staff accompanying the king. The yacht will sail from Cowes after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Portsmouth
Victoria and Albert
Prince of Denmark
Eng
Edward
Cowes
Ball Field Scores From Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago St Louis
In Pittsburg Pittsburg wins 5 4 with 1 error over Boston 0 4 3. Eason Moran and umpires Emslie. In Cincinnati New York 10 18 2 over 2 5 8 with Phillips Peitz Matthewson Bower man Powers. In Chicago Chicago 4 14 4 loses to Brooklyn 8 17 0 with Cantillon. In St Louis St Louis 3 10 8 loses to Philadelphia 4 10 8 with O'Day Brown Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Boston
Philippi
O’connor
Eason
Moran
Emslie
Cincinnat
Cincinnati
New York
Phillips
Peitz
Matthewson
Bowerman
Powers
Chicago
Brooklyn
Menefee
Kling
Newton
Ahearn
Cantillon
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Yerkes
O'Neill
Dugglesby
Douglass
O'Day
Brown
Gates Syndicate Seeks to Dominate July Corn Market
Chicago July twenty million bushels of July corn bought by the Gates syndicate, backing a one hundred thirty million dollar backing, threatens to overpower shorts who can barely deliver ten million bushels. The remainder may be settled on terms dictated by Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John W. Gates
Gates
Also Mentioned on This Page
AIL & Cigars
City Hall
King
Barney M. Cohen
J. Baker
Unefield Ave
Ip Xhone NO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!