Shooting at Greenspon's store over banjo strings turns deadly
Isaac Cohen, a store clerk, was shot in the jaw during a dispute over paying for two banjo strings. The assailant, a colored man, fled toward the Virginia line, with police seeking him as witnesses debate his identity. Cohen lost two upper and two lower teeth but is not believed fatally wounded.
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Greenspon’s
Princeton Avenue
Isaac Cohen
Alien Street
Virginia
J. Francke Fox
Sippion
Osborne McEleat
McElrath
Lso
West End
Wiis
Federal Court Finds Rocker Martin Not Guilty on Liquor Charge
In federal court yesterday Rocker Martin was found not guilty of selling liquor. Salvator Arcuri received one year and Giovani Batisti two years in the Penitentiary for offenses against the postal laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocker Martin
Salvator Arcuri
Giovani Batisti
Stonega Coal and Coke Company Takes Over Virginia Mines
The Virginia Coal and Iron Company leases its Stonega coking plant and connects its Mud Lick unit to Stonega Coal and Coke Company. The Virginia Coal and Tron Company transfers operations to the new firm and assigns all coal sale contracts. The notice mentions the J. M. Cigar promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Coal and Iron Comany
Stonega
Mud Lick
Stonega Coal and Coke Company
Virginia Coal and Tron Company
Opium and whiskey habits book offer nationwide
A notice invites every man and woman in the United States to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases by addressing B. M. Wooley in Atlanta Georgia Us S87. The offer promises the book will be sent at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta, Ga
Injunction Suit Over Cow Gate At Rail Crossing
Pulaski county report details Norfolk and Western vs Webb Koger over a gate placed to ease a cow crossing the track. Webb refuses to use the crossing, gate was nailed shut, and the company seeks a court injunction to stop trespass on its rights. Attorneys J C Wysor and R L Gardner appear for the railroad.
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Pulaski County
Roanoke Times
Dublin
Webb Roger
Webb
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Koger
Webb Koger
J. C. Wysor
R. L. Gardner
J. M. Cigar Guaranteed Try One
A brief notice invites readers to try the guaranteed J. M. Cigar, promising satisfaction with a free sample or discount offer to test the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Endorsement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois commends DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. He states the pills are safe, effective, and never gripe or distress, urging others to try a proven remedy.
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DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy Tl
Foley's Kidney Cure Aids Traveling Workers
Streetcar men trainmen locomotive engineers and drivers suffer kidney troubles from constant motion. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens kidneys and cures kidney and bladder diseases. George H. Hanson Lima Ohio reports relief after using it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo. H. Hanson
Lima
Ohio
Advice to Miners of West Virginia
A message from a mediator urges West Virginia coal miners and operators to meet at the mines to settle grievances directly. It discourages strikes, promotes arbitration, and offers to convene a board if needed. The letter emphasizes fair treatment, continued work, and self-reliance without outside administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Board of Arbitration
O. K
National League baseball results with mixed outcomes
In Brooklyn a 4 9 0 game saw Cincinnati fail to score 0 4 8 errors with Donovan Farrell on the mound while Currie and Peitz. Philadelphia beat Pittsburg 4 3 4 with Frazer Doomn facing Chesbro OCon nor and umpires Powers Brown. New York defeated Chicago 6 12 2 with Sparks Yeager vs Menefee Chance. Boston and St Louis played with St Louis winning 8 8 0 to 0 7 2 in errors with Eason Kittridge and ONeill ONeill on the field and umpire ODay.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Donovan
Farrell
Currie
Peitz
Emslie
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Frazer
Doomn
Chesbro
O’connor
Powers
Brown
New York
Chicago
Sparks
Yeager
Menefee
Chance
Cantillon
Botson
Boston
St. Louis
Eason
Kittridge
M. O’neill
J. O'Neill
O'Day
Coal and Wood Delivery by T H Becker
Coal and wood delivered promptly from T H Becker. Call 125 for orders and fast service.
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T. H. Becker
Holiness Meeting in Wheeling Reports Miracles and Healings
The Holiness camp meeting in Moundsville near Wheeling drew thousands, with over 40 claimed healings and dramatic recoveries. Attendees travel from distant states as spontaneous sermons and gospel preaching unfold under divine guidance with no preplanned program.
Engineers Pass Through Norfolk Delegation Returns After Convention
A special Pullman train carrying delegates and families from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers passed through Norfolk last night en route to Bluefield for supper. The convention adjourned Wednesday after three weeks and will reconvene in Los Angeles in May 1904. Delegates voiced opposition to joining the American Federation of Labor and favored preserving independence. Grand Chief Arthur praised the convention’s progress. The pension plan for all old and disabled members was unanimously adopted, costing several thousand dollars annually.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Norfolk
Bluefield
Los Angele
Cal
American Federation of Labor
Order
Arthur
Committee On Pensions
Brotherhood
Chicago Strike Settled After Night Conference
Chicago ends a thirteen day packing house strike after an all night mediation by Mayor Harrison City officials and the state board of arbitration. Workers return to work with wage gains and no union recognition and ratification follows the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packing House Teamsters
Harrison
Loeffler
State Board of Arbitration
Noted English Crook Sought by New York Detectives
Central office detectives under Capt. Titus search for a noted English crook tied to the theft of Mrs. Mary Kingdon’s jewelry at the Waldorf Astoria. The suspect, a famed English criminal, travels with a refined gang of “gentlemen crooks” who frequent fashionable hotels and dress well. He is linked to a Morgan case in London and an overlooked fifty thousand dollar diamond necklace.
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New York
Central Office
Titus
Mary Kingdon
George Gould
Waldorf Astoria
J. Pierpont Morgan
London
A Revelation About Bladder and Kidney Troubles
The notice urges inquiry into widespread bladder and kidney troubles and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, claiming it never dries up and can aid patients not beyond medical help. It also touts Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children and useful for asthma bronchitis and hoarseness.
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Foley
Electric Bitters Restores Congressman After Overwork
Champ Clark describes near collapse from overwork and insomnia then credits Electric Bitters with restoring health. Ad touts the remedy as best all around medicine sold, claiming it suits tired men and weak women and is guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
J M Ciga Meets All Requirements
The note asserts that J M Ciga meets all requirements and invites trying one example. It emphasizes completion and compliance with the stated criteria.
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J. M
Ciga
Foley's Honey and Tar Praised for Lung Ailments
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas says Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble and claims it has cured consumption in its early stages. He asserts that no one who uses Foley's Honey and Tar is ever dissatisfied.
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A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
Expert advice without charge smoke J. M. Cigars
A brief notice highlights J. M. Cigars offering expert guidance on smoking for free. The item emphasizes accessible advice and a focus on cigar usage, with no cost attached.
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J. M
Change in WV firm Honaker Godfrey Co Dissolves
W B Honaker sells his entire interest in Honaker Godfrey and Co to F D Williams. The firm will continue as Godfrey and Williams at Montcalm WV with B A Godfrey and F D Williams handling all accounts and debts. June 2, 1902.
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Honaker
Honaker, Godfrey and Co
Godfrey
Williams
W. BL. Honaker
A. L. Godfrey
D. Williams
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Revealed
A health ad explains how Dr King s New Discovery relieves coughs and lung infections by clearing phlegm and germs. It claims to enrich the blood with oxygen and heal inflamed throats and lungs with guaranteed bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar, with free trial bottles at druggists.
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Dr. King
de. King
West Virginians at the Nation's Capital
President Roosevelt presses for swift action on Cuba reciprocity and canal legislation with Congress. He plans conference with Senator Scott on the Darian canal plan and may back it if Nicaragua and Panama routes clash. West Virginia's McLaurin may join the bench as McLaurin nears retirement.
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Washington
West Virginia
McLaurin
South Carolina
Court of Claims
Atkinson
Roosevelt
Scott
Congress
Cuba
Senate
Nicaraga
Panama
To End Coal Strike Move Reaches White House
The New York board of trade and transportation appeals to President Roosevelt to end the anthracite coal strike. A committee traveled to Washington to urge the president to appoint a commission to investigate the dispute and report to Congress. The civic federation is understood to back the board’s action.
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New York
Board of Trade and of Transportation of
Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Civic Federation
Board of Trade
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health
Advertises Dr King s New Life pills as a digestives aid that ton es and regulates the digestive organs expels poisons enriches the blood improves appetite and builds healthy flesh. Available for 25 cents at all druggists. Subscribe for The Telegraph.
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Dr. King
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Coal and Wood
Wheeling
W. Va
Moundsville
Tabernacle
Federation of Labor
Teamsters’ Wages Advanced Union
Crystal Bottling Co
Graham, VA
Mitchell Transparent Ice Co
Arney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
Reekes
J. Baker's
Buefield Ave
Xhone
West
New York Board of Trade
Telegraph
R. E. Shirey & CO
Graham, Virginia
White
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