Rumors Speak of Vast Local Coal Land Deal
Rumors claim Standard Oil and Morgan Rockefeller interests seek to acquire the Flat Top Coal Land Association owner of Pocahontas field lands across Virginia and West Virginia. A meeting reportedly valued the deal at ten to twelve million dollars amid massive coal land holdings and lucrative leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Flat Top Coal Land Association
Morgan and
Rockefeller
Pocahontas Flat Top Coal Field
Pocahontas
Crozer Land Association
Tazewell
Virginia
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming
Raleigh
West Virginia
Boone
Logan Counties
Pocahontas Flat Top Field
Southwest Virginia Improvement Company
Tazewell County
McDowell County
M. E. W. Clark
Philadelphia
Mercer County
Bluestone Coal Company
Crane Creek Coal Company
Widesmouth Coal Company
Rich Creek Coal Company
Indian Ridge Coal Company
Flat Top Cag Company
Flat Top Land Trust
Diamonds and Hearts shines at YMCA hall by Bluefield club
The Bluefield Dramatic Club staged Diamonds and Hearts at the YMCA hall to a packed audience. Despite poor hall conditions, Campbell's Orchestra and the cast delivered an entertaining amateur performance with well portrayed characters and strong overall production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Dramatic Club
Campbell
New Camel Order Seeks Members From Blue Fielder
A new organization named the camels supersedes the Buffaloes. Qualification requires a nine day abstinence from drinking. Many Blue fielders could join. For full instructions contact the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Buffaloes
The
Camels
New Lumber Company Formed in Welch
The Haiman Branch Lumber Company of Welch is chartered to conduct a general lumber business with capital of 30000 dollars, paid in 15000 dollars. Incorporators include R. E. Wood C. E. Wood E. L. Warren W. L. Taylor of Welch and G. L Wood of Sandy Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiman Branch Lumber Company
Welch
R. E. Wood
C. E. Wood
E. L. Warren
W. L. Taylor
G. L Wood
Sandy Hoff
Burnette Denies Candidacy for Chief of Police
J. B. Burnette states he was not a candidate for chief of police and did not authorize his name to be presented to the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnette
Police
Council
Dr King’s New Life Pills Prize Cure Ad
Subtextually claims easy health improvement and lists ailments cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills. Presents a broad, period style testimonial urging purchase at all drug stores. Continuous emphasis on vegetable formula and lack of griping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
West Virginia Coal Combine Forms Major State Pact
Charleston reports a large coal combine formed by Kanawha and Michigan railroad area firms and coke makers to lower costs and halt rate cutting. Eleven named companies join with a combined output of 8250 tons coal daily and 420 tons coke, while others refuse including Charleston and Campbell’s Creek firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kanawha and Michigan
Kanawha Splint Coal Company
Quincy Coal Company
Ohio Central
Hocking Valley
Record apportionment of state free school fund rises sharply
Charleston reports the general school fund for apportionment reaches $422,169.81, a historic high. Auditor certifies amount to the state superintendent, noting this year surpasses all prior distributions except 1887 and 1889 figures. The balance in state treasury stands near 1.25 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Superintendent of Free Schools
Carpenter cured by Chamberlain remedy experience
A Winters Iowa bank cashier shares a carpenter’s tale of stopping work for days due to diarrhea. The carpenter tried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after the cashier's claim it cured him in one dose. Sold by O N White druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W S. Whedon
First National Bank of
Winters+t
Iowa
Chamberlain
O.N. White
State Treasury Balance on Hand May 31 Over One Million
State treasury figures released in Charleston show the balance on hand as of May 31 at $1,123,042.81. The auditor's June 4 report notes Kerr disbursements during May and the year-to-date totals as part of the May closing statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Treasury
No Extra Session Decided for Summer Congress
The president and cabinet in Washington on June 4 decided there is nothing to warrant an extra summer session of Congress or a change to the Philippines policy. Ziegler Bros. shoes for ladies and children and Edwin Clapp shoes for men are sold only by Binefield Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Horton
No. 20
Bland St
Washington
Congress
Philippines
Ziegler Bros
Edwin Clapp
Binefield Mercantile Co
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Hotel Fire Destroys Bristol Fairmont with Large Loss
A Bristol hotel, the Fairmont, burned Monday afternoon, leaving total losses around 110000. Insurance covered 15500 for building and furniture, while individual losses reached 5000. The attic origin is suspected to be children at play, and firefighters could not stop the fast-moving blaze before it overtook the building and furniture. Some residents barely escaped, aided by fire department nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Bristol
Pocahontas to Manila coal cargo and Manila freight
The government will ship a $20 000 Pocahontas coal cargo to Manila at a freight of $60 000 triple the fuel value. Coal ships in Asiatic waters draw from Norfolk mines in the Pocahontas Flat Top Field. In Terre Haute traction workers strike as Brazil plant firemen face reduced wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ataka
Philippines
Asiatic
Norfolk
Pocahontas Flat Top
Terre Haute, Ind
Brazil
Russian casualties in China reach fifteen percent of force
St. Petersburg reports the official tally shows 15 percent of the entire legation relief force killed or wounded in China up to the relief time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
China
Patterson dies on Dayton street at 63
Robert Patterson, 63, eldest of the Pat terson brothers of the National Cash Register Co., collapsed and died on a Dayton street. The article notes Criterion clothing from Bluefield Mercantile Co. as a product line and customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Robert Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Druggists
Speaks well for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as druggists use it in their own families. Druggist J. Goldsmith Van Ellen of New York reports five years of sold remedies with complete satisfaction. For sale by H. N. White and Vive Camera 5x7 inches daylight loading at Mebane & Thornton near the Passenger Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberain
J. Goldsmith van Ellen
N. Y
H. N. White
Mebane & Thornton
Summit Fuel and Supply Co Transfers to Summit City Fuel
The Summit Fuel and Supply Co sold all stock and fixtures to Summit City Fuel Co and will operate the business in the future under the new firm. A patronage request is extended, dated May 20, 1901. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for piles and injuries priced at 25 cents. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets endorsed by Mrs. C. E. VanDeusen for stomach trouble. sold at H N White's drug store with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Fuel and Supply Co
Summit City Fuel Company
Summit City Fur, & Surply Co
Bat Bucklen
C. E. VanDeusen
Kilbourn
Wis
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Eight Dead in Mine Horror at Ludington Shaft
In Iron Mountain Michigan eight miners died from suffocating fumes after a powder explosion at the Ludington shaft on June 4. The men working in the thawing machine were overcome, with one injury and eight named victims among the dead. Thirty children were left homeless as the town mourns and work stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
Mich
Ludington
Chapin
Battle of Viakfontein Described as Brilliant Engagement
Gen Lord Kitchener reports the Viakfontein fight as brilliant on both sides. British force of 1450 with seven guns faced Boer surprise under veldt fire. After heavy combat the British counterattacked, recaptured guns, and forced Boer retreat. British casualties: 6 officers and 51 men killed, 6 officers and 115 men wounded, 7 missing. 49 Boers found dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchiener
Viakfontein
Still in Prison American Embassy Denies Maybrick Release
London June 4 The American Embassy has no information confirming the reported release of Mrs. Maybrick from prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybrick
London
Mrs. Maybrick
Machinists Strike Declared Over By Southern Manager
Washington reports general manager Gannon states the machinists strike is past. Workers who applied after seven yesterday will not be hired. The main trouble areas are Birmingham Atlanta Knoxville. the strike reportedly did not affect the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gannon
The
Southern
Birmingham
Atlanta
Knoxville
Anarchist Suspects Sought By Russian and Local Police
In Geneva Switzerland agents pursue three anarchists with unknown whereabouts causing widespread concern. Local authorities and Russian police coordinate on the search effort across jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Jones
Ronald Grounded and Sunk in Atlantic City Waters
The steamer Ronald grounded during the night and sank this morning in 37 feet of water. No lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Ronald
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Flat Top Association
Pocahontas Region
Trans Flat Top Land Association
Wyoming County
No. 3
Timber
John Harper
Bernice Halstead
Mary Easley
Amy Halstead
Frances Easley
Inez Gray
R. C. Turner
Halstead
B. A. Marks
Hannah Mary
Dwight Bradley
P. J. Alexander
Abraham Barnes
Harry Palmer
Dr. Burton
O L. Alexander
Sammy
Guy D French
Sheriff
Frank S. Easley
Antoney
W. &. Sumner
New Order
New Lumber Company
Telegraph
West Virginia Coal Combine
Kanawha and Michigan Railroad
Peabody Coal Company
Daily Capa
City
Cedar Grove
Big Mountain Mining Company
Riverside Coal Company
Kelly’s Creek Mining Company
Carbon Coal & Coke Company
Longacre Coal Company
W. R. Johnson & Company
Falls Colliery Company
Channelton Coal Company
Boomer Coal & Coke Company
Campbell’s Creek Coal Company
Tidewater
State Treasury
State Fund
Kerr
Antonio Farnetti
John Amon
Joseph Passieri
John Milano
Louis Tassi
John Bertilli
Rinaldo Ausoino
Pole
Kitchener
Battle of
Guild
Boston
Grand Mule Mount
Blanc
Potter
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