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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
1
Washington reports show McKinley’s continental journey drew 3,000,000 greetings and 27 speeches. The president’s rhetoric influences Democratic rethinking and Republican tariff plans, signaling shifting party lines and fading imperialist and free silver issues.
Ed Payne a Negro who attempted an assault on Mies Duncan in Dublin Virginia was captured at Sugar Run by Stanley Buford. He confessed while drunk and was jailed in Pulaski after identification by the victim. A special grand jury indicted him and early morning trial was planned amid strong anti lynching sentiment.
A druggist from Van Etten New York Druggist J Goldsmith says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is preferred for his own family and customers and has sold it for five years with complete satisfaction. He recommends it for ordinary coughs colds and the cough after la grippe. Available from H N White druggist.
An advertisement for Vive Camera proclaims best made five-by-seven inch daylight loading with location at Mebane and Thornton near Passenger Station.
Purporting to cure constipation sick headache dizziness malaria fever and ague and liver troubles the ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as purely vegetable and gentle with no griping. Sold for 25 cents at drug stores.
Summit Fuel and Supply Co. transfers all stock and fixtures to Summit City Fuel Company and will continue the business under the new firm. The letter requests ongoing patronage and is dated May 20, 1901.
Backlen's Arnica Salve is pitched as a universal remedy for piles injuries and eruptions with a 25 cent price and guaranteed cure. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for stomach trouble and constipation, priced at 25 cents with free samples at H N White's drug store.
George E. Cary editor of the Guide in Washington Virginia relates his recovery from a severe ankle sprain. After trying various medicines without relief he used Chamberlains Pain Balm and experienced rapid relief followed by a complete cure. Sold by H N White druggist.
June 8 report from Tien Tein says Welsh soldiers guarded looting, French and German troops fought fiercely, one French soldier killed, three wounded, five Germans four British and one Japanese wounded. A German officer restored order. Pekin sections transferred to Chinese control as allied generals plan June handover. Loot taken by Germans as they depart.
Visitors see about 800 inmates on contract work in state prisons at Moundsville with two hundred in the factories. Workers learn trades, earn small pay, and receive tobacco for overtime while guards and foremen supervise to maintain order.
A compact roundup of global items includes Yokohama cabinet formation under Viscount Katagura, denial of a world tour by Emperor Kwang Su, death of Dr. Mackay in Formosa, Boer captures near Pretoria, and the Shamrock II voyage to Clyde. Also noted are Kitchener’s casualty update, Blaine’s daughter’s wedding in Washington, a deadly French electric train accident, and exiled court officials in Constantinople.
Ziegler Bros. present fine shoes for ladies and children while Edwin Clapp showcases a matchless line for men. Sold exclusively by Ringfight Mercantile Vo.
McDowell county clerk R B Bernheim travels to Washington for his marriage to Miss Popham of that city tomorrow. Best man I C G Herndon will officiate with Mrs J B Perry and Rosa Bernheim of Bramwell in attendance. Topham is sister of Mrs J A Oldfield formerly of Welch.
At nine this morning C K Strickler will wed Miss Lizzie O Peck at her parents home. After the ceremony the couple will travel on No 4 to Salon Virginia where the groom is in business.
Advert describes Tansill Vuneh as a fine smoke for hot weather and an excellent preventative of spring fever. It claims the product makes you happy and contented and urges trying one this morning. Sold by all dealers, Flat Lop Grocery Company, distributors.
Mr W S Woedon of the First Nations Bank in Winterset Iowa relates a carpenter's recovery from bone trouble after taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The worker stopped for days, bought a bottle from the local druggist, and reports one dose cured him and he returned to work. Forsale by H N White druggist.
Advertisement lists summer clothing and suits made to order and underwear and gent's furnishings offered by J L Horron at No 20 Bland St.
A Hudson Valley father credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis after other remedies failed. He adds his niece, once with advanced consumption, recovered and is now well. The ad touts a cough and cold remedy priced 50 cents and 1 dollar with trial bottles free.
The Bluefield Mercantile Co promotes Criterion brand apparel noted for its fit and wearability, drawing strong customer satisfaction with the line.
Mrs L Pease of Lawarce, Kansas, was bedridden years with kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility. After using Electric Bitters she could walk in three months. The ad promises relief for headaches, backaches, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, and fainting spells with guaranteed satisfaction for 50 cents.
Pittsburg dispatch reports plans to create a vast coal trust with 500 million capital led by J P Morgan and Marcus Hanna. Promoters aim to form state trusts in West Virginia Ohio Indiana Illinois then merge into a single giant combine. Morris J Lunn cites certainty of the scheme and Morgan Hanna backing.
Chief Oscar Roles learns with sadness of the death of his brother Howard Roles in Spokane Washington on Sunday morning. The 43 year old unmarried railroad contractor executive had risen to general manager of his firm after moving west about seventeen years ago. He fell ill with typhoid fever two weeks prior and died before family could reach his bedside. He is survived by his mother Mrs Mamie J Roles a sister Lizzie and two brothers Oscar and James all of this city.
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