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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1900
Page
2
A Philadelphia Press summary comments on Kruger’s shift from diplomacy to action and critiques on Castallano, patriotism in Cuba, and political platforms. It notes Kansas City and Philadelphia’s stance on expo funding, debates over taxation and Bryan, and quotes Dewey on republican gratitude while blaming administration for Cuba’s woes and exposing internal rascals.
A Wayne County Democratic convention drew a large crowd amid a rough atmosphere. The piece notes widespread enthusiasm and a tradition of aggressive behavior including rapid firearm noise and threats, with violence used to enforce unity at the gathering.
Creed Collins of Ritchie county and Wilson of Wood county, Democratic nominees for Congress, sparked a violent disturbance at the convention. Pistols and knives surfaced as supporters clashed, turning the room into a near slaughter house while observers suggest the incident may have been a staged show to entertain candidates and ready the editor for harsher scenes in Kanawha.
A scan of advertisement claims for Hall's Catarrh Cure offering a one hundred dollar reward and testimonials for various remedies including One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The page lists endorsers and druggists in Toledo Ohio and multiple states, with notes on internal action and cures for coughs and digestive issues.
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a woman his wife who was bedridden for five years. After two bottles of Electric Bitters she regained strength and can do her own work. The ad claims the remedy cures female diseases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Each bottle 50 cents guaranteed and sold by druggists.
Inward Worth notes Hood's Pills cure liver flis, described as non-irritating and the only cathartic to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. The claim emphasizes safe digestion support and synergy with the tonic.
In Mercer County voters hear several candidates announce for public office. Dr D P Crockett seeks Republican nomination for House of Delegates from Goodwell with deputies to be named later. J Akers declares for Mercer County Sheriff as Democrat, with deputies to follow. John M Anderson announces for Republican Prosecuting Attorney, asking Republican support. Harold A Ritz seeks Republican nomination for Prosecuting Attorney, pledging faithful service. J Frank Maynard also solicits Republican votes for Prosecuting Attorney with commitment to law and diligent service.
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