Nichols Upholds Mitchells Hand In Workers Relief Debate
Indianapolis July 18 delegates at the United Mine Workers convention backed President Mitchell by endorsing his relief proposal and rejecting a general strike. The main issue was whether relief should be limited to anthracite strikers or extended to all miners. Executive session followed as supporters expect ratification in essence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Nichols
Mitchell
National
After Bragg's Scalp Cuba Seeks U S Action
The Cuban government has referred criticism of U S Consul-General Bragg to Roosevelt for action. A public push favors withdrawing Bragg from Cuba as Cuba expects U S steps to avoid declaring him persona non grata. Bragg reportedly told the State Department he believed the quote was a personal matter in a letter to his wife. He neither denies nor confirms the quotation.
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Washington
United States
Bragg
Roosevelt
Cuba
State Department
Pig Tail
Scandal at Newport rocks summer colony in Philadelphia matron shooting
Rumors swirl around a Philadelphia matron living in Newport who is reported hysterical with bullet wounds. Neighbors claim her husband shot an intruder in her villa leading to divorce talks and a possible duel. Police deny details as investigators await more leaks.
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Newport
R. I
Philadelphia
Narragansett Avenue
Coronation Plans Advance as August 9 Set
Bulletin from Cowes notes the king rests well and can sleep on deck. Officials confirm August 9 as the coronation date. A rehearsal of the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey was held and state departments continue preparations for the crowning next month.
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Cowes
Buckingam Palace
Westminster Abbey
Notable Deaths and Fire News Across Cities
General Charles H. Smith, retired U S Army, died in Washington. A thousand carpenters struck in Jacksonville demanding eight hours for nine pay. Fred Lee Rice hanged in Toronto for killing Constable Boyd. Lyons, Ga., reportedly destroyed by fire with unknown details. Bergenland liner delayed sighting near Queenstown. Block Island hotels burned in Providence with no lives lost. Malone reported a ten second earthquake shock. Sultan Hammond Bin Mohamed of Zanzibar died after relapse. Oyster Bay rumors tie Robert Clark to Alice Roosevelt engagement. Chamberlains conference with colonial premiers ends without zollverein tariff concessions or imperial defence pledges.
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Washington
Charles H. Smith
United States Army
Jacksonville
Fla
Toronto
Ont
Fred Lee Rice
William Boyd
Atlanta
Lyons
Tatenall County
Zanzibar
East Africa
Hammond bin Mohamed
Great Britain
Oyster Bay
Robert Clark
Alfred Corning Clark
Bishop Botter
Alice Roosevelt
Wanted Manager for new Bluefield branch
Want ads seek a manager for a new Bluefield branch with immediate address reference to Alfred Morris of Wholesaler Cincinnati Ohio. Apply now with credentials and references.
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Bluefield
Alfred Morris
Cincinnati
Ohio
Coal field activity rises as Davy region shows revival
Telegraph reporter describes increasing mine output from Coaldale to Vivien with Davy region idling then loading up. Twin Branch ships five to six cars daily aided by two new air driven coal cutting machines. Striking camp tents line the line, many workers women, while Tug River branch press ahead with 600 coke ovens slated for completion and Keystone union commissary bustling with clerks.
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Telegraph
Coaldale
Vivien
Davy District
Twin Branch
Davy
Reigon
Messrs
Douthat Bros Dissolved and Continued by Douthat Family
The firm Douthat Bros. dissolves by mutual consent with C. E. Douthat retiring. The business will be continued by W. F. Douthat. Signed W F DOUTHAT and C E DOUTHAT on July 18, 1902.
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Douthat Bros
C. E. Douthat
W. F. Douthat
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proves Best and Cheapest
Thirty years of cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises skin eruptions demonstrate Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best and cheapest. 25c at all drug stores.
Norfolk and Western prepares abstracts for Tug and Big Sandy rights
Attorneys for Norfolk and Western are making title abstracts for rights of way along the Tug and Big Sandy rivers. Contractors review the section for bidding on the line as centre stakes are driven. Seaboard Air Line surveys a parallel route. Engineers begin rechecking the Big Sandy East Lynn Guyan survey.
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Norfolk and Western
Big Sandy
Seaboard Air Line
East Lynn & Guyan River
Lost Knight Templar charm in Keystone WV reward
A Knight Templar charm is lost between Coopers and Bramwell in Keystone West Virginia. A $10 reward is offered for its return to J. K. F. Steele.
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K. T
Coopers and
Bramwell
J. K. F. Steele
Keystone
W. Va
Booth Bowen Coal and Coke Company Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be held at Bramwell West Virginia on August 1 1902 at 8 oclock p m for electing officers and directors and to transact other business. J P Bowen, Harry Bowen, President, Secretary.
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Booth-Bowen Coal and Coke Company
Bramwell
W. Va
Electric Bitters Advertised as Universal Tonic
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney, and liver troubles. It claims to tone the stomach regulate the kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver invigorate the nerves purify the blood and cure a range of ailments including malaria rheumatism neuralgia and nervous disorders. Satisfaction is guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
Seashore Excursions Offer Low Rates This Summer
Cape May Sea Isle City and Avalon routes advertised at very low rates for July 24 August 7 and 21 with limited tickets for seventeen days. Service includes double daily runs and Pullman sleepers. W B Bevill General Passenger Agent Roanoke Va.
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Cape May
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Pullman
W. B. Bevill
Roanoke
Ten Years in Bed Cured by Foleys Kidney Cure
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years in bed with kidney disease left him immobile at times until Foleys Kidney Cure was prescribed. He reports it as a Godsend and mentions availability from G H Wade druggist.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Deed for Coal Land Hundred Years Old
A West Virginia Supreme Court decision limits bail in felony cases. The court holds that after felony conviction, bail cannot be granted by the circuit court or the supreme court except in extraordinary cases tied to health or other independent factors. The ruling addresses a habeas corpus plea by A. T. Hill of Marion County who sought bail pending a writ of error.
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Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia
Supreme Court
A. T. Hill
Ohio County
Marion County
Circuit Court
Supreme Court of Appeals
Eastham
New Tin and Planished Plate Mill Roars Into Life at Huntington
Industry in Huntington West Virginia reports a large new tin and planished plate mill starting up for the first time. The boiler fire sparked and the engine moved with a deafening cheer from a large crowd. The plant is rapidly being prepared and should be in full operation within thirty days.
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Huntington
W. Va
Bear Excites Farmers Near Weston West Virginia
A large black bear causing damage in the southern county unsettles farmers. Yesterday the animal spooked J. C. Cunningham near Jacksonville from his plow, and a posse is now pursuing the bear.
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Weston
W. Va
Brain
J. C. Cunningham
Jacksonville
Fraudulent cucumber seed swindle in West Virginia letters
A Wheeling News letter warns readers about two seed agents selling pine varnished cucumber seeds that rot, promising 200 cucumbers per vine with a prize fruit. The note recalls a Rowlesburg man and a Parkersburg imitate, plus a dubious Nitro glycerine pig explosion anecdote.
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Wheeling News
Highhill
W. Va
Ben
Jasper Jones
Farmer Jones
Mr. Jones
Private sale of furniture from departing resident
Farewell sale listing dining room and bed room sets carpets parlor set kitchen range heating stove lawn mower fruit jars and more. Inquiries at residence 709 Wyoming street call R Payne.
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Wyoming Street
R. Payne
Bids Invited for Bluefield Sewage System
Bids for the city of Bluefield sewerage construction are invited and will be received until August 1 1902. Plans and specifications are available at the mayor's office in City Hall by E E Carter W P Hawley P J Kelly committee.
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City of
Bluefield
J. M. Cigar Guarantee Promise
The note offers a guarantee on the J. M. Cigar and invites readers to try one. It presents a simple sales claim and a direct call to action without additional details or conditions.
Poisons in the system warned by laxative pills
A 19th century health note cites constipation as the cause of head pain dullness and eruptions. DeWitts Little Early Risers are advertised as a gentle liver stimulant that encourages natural bowel action without harsh griping, endorsed by John L. Crockett.
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DeWitt
John L. Crockett
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes a cough cure named One Minute Cough Cure claiming immediate action for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. The copy emphasizes safety and rapid relief attributed to John L.
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John L. Crockett
Missing gold crescent branch from local church area
A small gold crescent branch was lost between the First Baptist Church and Shelton and Jordan's. A suitable reward is offered for its return to this office.
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First Baptist Church
Shelton & Jordan's
Man from Otterville Endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar
Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa says he suffered asthma for years and tried many remedies with little relief until Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate help. He urges others to use it. Sold by G H Wade druggist.
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Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
Irngiy House
G. H. Wade
Oldest deed on record in Fayette county presented
John D. McKell presented a December 6 1794 deed transferring 12 801 acres on Loop creek from Henry Banks of Richmond to John Graham. Now owned by Thos. G. McKell, it’s the most valuable coal land in the New River district. The document was aged yet legible despite its fragile paper.
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Fayetteville
W. Va
Fayette County
John D. McKell
Loop Creek
Henry Banks
Richmond
John Graham
Thos. G. McKell
New River District
Letter Direct From God Shocks Richmond as Fulton Man Claims Divine Message
Samuel W. Cross of Fulton says he received a direct communication from God, gifting a Mass Book pamphlet and a Bible leaf. He denounces local preachers, rejects doctors, cites healing by oil, and claims Holy Spirit inspiration while reading. Cross says he was expelled from the Apostolic Church for sharing his dreams.
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Richmond
Samuel W. Cross
Fulton
Cross
Apostolic Church
Pittsburg and Chicago Battle With No Umpire Present
In Pittsburg the game ended 2 to 0 with Chicago scoring 2 runs on 7 hits and 2 errors while Pittsburg had no runs on 5 hits. Doheny and Zimmer pitched for Pittsburg with Taylor and King behind Chicago. Pitcher Tannehill and catcher Chance officiated as no regular umpire appeared. In Brooklyn Brooklyn defeated Boston 8 to 1 with Donovan and Ahearn for Brooklyn and Willis and Moran for Boston, umpire Emslie officiating.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Doheny
Zimmer
Taylor
King
Tannehill
Chance
Brooklyn
Boston
Donovan
Ahearn
Willis
Moran
Emslie
For Rent Two Rooms to Young Married Couple
Unfurnished two communicating rooms available for a young married couple in a central location. Address noted as A. care Telegraph. Subscription to The Telegraph requested.
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Stockholders’ Meeting
J. P. Bowen
Harry Bowen
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TALES
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P. J. Kelly
Committee
S. A. Lanter
N. Sohn
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J. M.’’ Cigars
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Rney M. Cohen
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