West Virginia Coal Output Surges Despite 1895 Slump
The Geological Survey reports West Virginia coal production rose by about one million tons per year on average over 21 years, with 1895 seeing a drop of 1,150,000 tons in McDowell and Mercer counties due to a regional strike and general downturn.
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West Virginia
Geological Survey
Pocahontas
McDowell
Mercer
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
United States
Chicago
Milwaukee
Accident kills girl in Mora pistol incident
Friday afternoon at Mora on Crane creek two girls handling a pistol believed unloaded. It fired striking Ellen Harris in the head and she died instantly. Burial held in Tazewell yesterday. The shooter claims accidental discharge. Also advertised a 1500 lb safe for sale by Bluefield Safe Co. Box 711.
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Mora
Crane Creek
Ellen Harris
Tazewell
Bluefield Safe Co
City
Lost keys at passenger station in July 1902 reward
A set of keys was lost at the passenger station on the night of July 7 1902. A reward of $1 is offered for their return to this office or to M. B. Postlethwaite.
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M. B. Postlethwaite
Bluefield Severage Construction Bids Opened for August Deadline
July 11 1902 notice invites bids for a city sewerage system with plans at the mayor’s office Bluefield. Bids due August 1 1902 and committee signatures F E Carter W P Hawley P J Kelly. Try a drink of Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey. 723
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City of
Bluefield
Elkins Sticks to Cuban Reciprocity Plan
New York July 26 Senator S B Elkins in the city said he has not changed his position on Cuban reciprocity. He favored immediate negotiation of a reciprocity treaty with the new republic and expects its approval by the Senate when Congress meets again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S. B. Elkins
Congress
Senator Elkins
Roosevelt
Cuba
New Republic
Senate
Discharging Union Men Hits Huntington Street Railway
In Huntington West Virginia July 26 ten Ironton division workers and four Huntington division workers were discharged by Camden Interstate Railroad Company amid wage and union demands. Every officer of the new lodge was discharged prompting threats of retaliation and possible turmoil in street railway circles before resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Camden Interstate Railroad Company
Ironton
New Lodge
Seaboard Air Line Denies Gates Stock Buy Claim
The Seaboard Air Line president denies reports that John W. Gates was purchasing C and O and Norfolk and Western stock to secure a rail line down Big Sandy. Rumors of acquiring the Sanay or the western line were also stated but dismissed.
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John W. Gates
Steel Trust
C. and O
Norfolk and Western
Big Sandy
Seaboard Air Line
Sanay
Norfolk and Western Line
Lost sum of money advertised for claim
Found money notice invites owner to contact First National Bank to describe and reclaim the amount by paying for this advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Two Brick Store Houses on Pinceton Avenue for Rent
Two brick store houses on Princeton avenue one door west of Bluefield Hardware available for rent starting April 1 for ten days. Flats above stores also for rent. Contact Garrett & Hutson Keystone West Virginia or D B Baldwin Pioneer Real Estate Agent Bluefield WV phone 142.
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Pinceton Avenue
M. W. Sterne
Bluefield Hardware
Princeton Avenue
Garrett & Hutson
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Summers Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Dr Kings New Liver Pills Offer Quick Relief
Advertisement describes Dyspepsia symptoms including pain nausea dizziness headache and liver and bowel troubles. Promotes Dr King s New Liver Pills as a gentle thorough guaranteed cure available for 25 cents at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Ten Years In Bed Healed By Kidney Cure
R A Gray of Oakville Ind describes ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He sought top medical care without relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He says it has been a Godsend and it is sold by G H Wade, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Fire Damp Ignitions In Mines Driven By Pick Or Heat
A mining expert explains that firedamp composed of coal gas hydrogen and oxygen causes 90 percent of coal mine explosions. Ventilation is the sole preventive measure, delivering fresh air to the deepest shafts to dilute and remove gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ralston Balch
England
Seashore Excursions at Low Rates From Roanoke
Seashore trips to Cape May Sea Isle City and Avalon offered at very low rates on July 24 August 7 and 21 with limited tickets and double daily service. Pullman sleepers available through W B Bevill Roanoke VA. Also promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure for adult health and a cigar brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Pullman
W. B. Bevill
Roanoke
For Rent Communicating Unfurnished Rooms
Two unfurnished connected rooms available for a young married couple in a central location. Address listed as A care Telegraph. Contact for details and terms.
Eight-room house near station priced at 1800
Bargain listing for an eight room house in good condition on a 42 by 129 foot lot, within 150 yards of a passenger station. It pays 300 dollars yearly rent. Offered by M. R. Emmons, land agent, 722 etc. o. d.
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M. R. Emmons
Three Ribbon Rye Promoted for Medical Uses
The article notes Three Ribbon Rye is used for medical purposes amid ongoing discussion of its benefits and safety. It references clinical interest and regulatory context without detailing specific studies or outcomes.
Preacher Invents Device to Prevent Railroad Collisions
Rev Kurt Mueller of Hartford's German Lutheran Church claims a patent for an automatic railway safety system. The device uses brass plates under rails, an electric bulb in the engine cab, and a control box on the cowcatcher to stop trains within 2000 yards if the engineer misses the warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Mueller
German Lutheran Church
Hartford
D. D
Mueller
Muller
Baseball Scores From Multiple City Parks
Box score style recap of games across Brooklyn Boston Chicago and St Louis showing runs hits and errors for each side. Batteries listed for each game include pitchers and catchers with umpires named.
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Brooklyn
New York
Donovan
Farrell
McGinnity
Bresnahan
Emslie
Boston
Philadelphia
Will's
Moran
Frazer
Doomn
Powers
Chicago
Cincinnati
Taylor
Kling
Pooley
Bergen
O'Day
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Yerkes
O'Neill
Leever
O'Connor
Brown
Burial for Mrs Hood of Welch Held at Graham
Mrs Annie Marsh Hood wife of E S Hood of Welch was buried in Graham on Friday afternoon. Rev C W Cassell led the services. Born in Birmingham Alabama she was about 25. Married in 1896 she leaves three children. A lifelong Methodist she died in faith leaving assurance of eternal life.
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Annie Marsh Hood
Hood
Welch
Graham
C. W. Cassell
Birmingham
Ala
Methodist Church
Infant Death in West End Despite Family Mourning
The 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. W H Harry died yesterday morning about 10 o clock. Funeral services will be held at the home in the west end this afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev W W Williamson of the Christian Church. Interment follows at the Harry family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Howard Harry
W. H. Harry
West End
W. W. Williamson
The
Christian Church
Harry
Officials consider impeachment moves against Judge Jackson
Clipped notes report minor leaders drafting a transcript to push impeachment against Federal Judge Jackson of Parkersburg. Other items mention Moody visiting the president at Oyster Bay, and a Norwalk Park prize fight between Fred Gessner and Eddy Daly. Royalty and political gossip also appear, with various international notes.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Norwalk Park
Fred Gessner
Allenhurst
Eddy Daly
Baltimore
Gessner
Daly
Proposal to erect warehouse on Bluefield Avenue
Builders invited to submit proposals for the erection of a warehouse on Bluefield Avenue. Plans and specifications are available for viewing at the office of 23 Superior Supply Co.
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Bluefiield Avenue
Superior Supply CO
J M Cigar A Favorite With All Smokers
Advert says the J. M. Cigar always pleases and is a favorite among smokers, highlighting broad appeal and consistent quality.
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J. M
Notice to settle accounts with Crockett & Co
All bills due R. H. Crockett & Co not settled by August 1 1902 will be placed for collection. R. H. Crockett & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Crockett & CO
Real Friend Credits Kodol for Dyspepsia Relief
W. T. Sturdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina reports fifteen years of stomach trouble until using Kodol. He claims immediate relief and now eats almost anything. The ad urges not dieting but wholesome food and notes John L. Crockett sells Kodol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
John L. Crockett
A Gentleman’s Drink Three Rib Bon Rye
Fragmentary note mentions a whiskey labeled Three Rib bon Rye with a gentleman’s drink reference dated July 23.
A Good Family Medicine endorses Ramon's Liver Pills
W Lee Wilmoth of Top of Alleghany West Virginia praises Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets for five years in his family. He calls them mild effective and pleasant to take and urges keeping a box at home for those unable to pay large doctor bills. Sold by H N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Wilmoth
Alleghany
W. Va
Ramon
H. N. White
Jeffries Reclaims World Title After Fifteen Round Duel
James J. Jeffries defeats Robert Fitzsimmons in the eighth round of a planned twenty to retain the world heavyweight title. Ten thousand spectators witness a brutal, evenly matched bout with Jeffries sustaining a broken nose and facial injuries while Fitzsimmons suffers chest bruising and pain. Both fighters deny any foul play and state they will fight again if challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James J. Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Ias
Two Convicted Men Again Postponed For Virginia Jury Reform
George and John Jones, convicted of killing ex Marshal John G Watts, faced retrial after the Virginia Supreme Court set aside their verdict. Judge Stuart delayed the case to August due to no qualified jurors under the new state constitution. Bail motions and other felonies were continued for the same reason.
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George
John Jones
United States
John G. Watts
Tazewell County
Supreme Court of Virginia
Stuart
Virginia
General Assembly
Mother's fearful deed shocks Brooklyn crime scene
In Brooklyn on July 26 Mary Meade, intoxicated, strangled one infant to death and killed another with a necktie, attempted to kill a third with a rope. Her husband, a watchman, found the ghastly scene upon returning home. She lies in a hospital bed, judged beyond recovery by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyon
Mary Meade
General Lucas Meyer Arrives in Southampton En Route to Dresden
Ex-Orange Free State commander General Lucas Meyer landed in Southampton aboard the Briton en route to Dresden to visit his wife and daughter. He says the outlook in South Africa is favorable and expects lasting peace and prosperity. Meyer expects Botha De Wet and Delarey to follow soon. He would not confirm a Kruger visit.
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London
Lucas Meyer
Orange Free State
Southampton
Dresden
Saxony
South Africa
Meyer Botha
Dewet
Delarey
Kruger
Store Hours Notice From A L Hawkins
A L Hawkins states no contract has been entered with the Retail Clerk's association and that his store will remain open each evening until 9 or 10 o'clock. This declaration emphasizes continued late hours and absence of any binding agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hawkins
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Mercer and
F. E. Carter
W. P. Hawley
P. J. Kelly
Committee
Keystone, W. Va
Shenandoah Valley
Atlantic City
Foley
J. M.’’ Cigars
O. d
S. A. Lanter
N. Sohn
Sohn
Oyster Bay
Moody
Shaw
Indianapolis
Jackson
Parkersburg
Whitelaw Reid
N Hasham
Constance Drexel Biddle
Clement Biddle
United States Navy
Washington
Fairbanks
Hanna
Indiana
Duke of Devonshire
Privy Council
Victoria and Albert
Cowes
John Watts
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield Ave
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