Bosses and Trusts Dominate Parkerburg Democratic Convention
At Parkersburg the Democratic convention named the remaining state ticket including Joe H for Governor and Jas H Miller for Auditor. Judge L N Tavenner pledged allegiance to the party amid harsh critique of the last administration. The session highlighted corporate influence, with Holt supporters backed by railroads and big interests, while Boodle and party infighting colored the event.
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Joe H
Vot
Huntingtop
Jas H Miller
Summers
R. A. Armstrong
Monongalia
G. M. McCoy
Tyler
J. Galland Horst
Herper’s Ferry
J. W. English
W.G. Bennett
Supreme Court
E.M. G
Holt
Political clash at Democratic state convention described
A heated exchange at the Democratic state convention pits Andy Edmiston against Governor MacCorkle with Edmiston attacking the Democratic administration and MacCorkle defending his record. The dispute centers on seating and temporary chairmanship as delegates clash over leadership and past rivalries.
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MacCorkle
MacCorkie
Andy
Jabane Asylum
Weston
Kermiott's Chocolates Advertised As Laxative Remedy
The note promotes Kermiott's Chocolates as a cold relief remedy claiming laxative effects. It cites cold symptoms such as a sore throat and head congestion and suggests children may like the product as candy while treating illness.
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Kermiott
Cure Cold in Head Laxative Quinine Ad
For sale two story frame dwelling on McDowell Street Graham Virginia with three lots. Includes rooms, pantry, wardrobes, cistern under back porch. Terms part down, balance in easy payments. For particulars call or address W B Ford Graham Va.
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McDowell Street
Graham
W.B. Ford
Grahan
Ambush near Bear Taah wounds Crenshaw and men
Manila June 8 Captain Frank F Crenshaw with forty men of the Twenty fifth Infantry scouting Bear Taah was ambushed by a guide. Crenshaw badly wounded in the head, one private wounded, ten dead and three wounded. Captain Flint had a light brush nearby five miles east of Blacnabato Bulacan Province.
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Manila
Frank F. Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Flint
Blacnabato
Bulacan Province
Kentucky Republicans Set State Convention to Nominate Yearkes
Evansville June 8 The Republican State Committee plans a State Convention on June 27 or 28 to nominate John W Yearkes for governor by acclamation. Taylor’s decision not to return to the State was reached recently as Kentucky Republicans pressed for a withdraw.
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Conventio
MacCokle
Peas
MacQurkle
Kentucky
Evansville
Republican State Committee
John W. Yearkes
Wille
Taylor
Baseball Scores From yesterday in National League games
At Boston Everton defeated Chicago 6 to 5 with 6 runs 10 hits and 6 errors for Chicago while Dineen Sailway Callahan Donahue were the battery. At New York New York defeated St 5 to 4 in rain shortened action Carrick Bowe Sadhoff Robinson were the battery. Brooklyn vs Pittsburgh and Philadelphia vs Cincinnati games postponed due to rain.
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Boston
Everton
Chicago
Dineen
Sailway
Calla
Brooklyn
Town Sold for One Dollar in Helmetta Transfer
Helmetta New Jersey town property once owned by the George W Beme Company is transferred to the American Scull Company for one dollar. Revenue stamps attached total 144 dollars, five digits 144 990 cover the overall consideration of 144 990.
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George W Beme Company
Helmetta
The
American Scull Company
Enue
British Press Gropes For Clear News On Waterberg Prisons
June 8 London reports confusion over British prisoners at Waterberg amid conflicting dispatches. Accounts claim 9000 rescued or 1500 captured with guns and ammo. Kruger gold rumor persists. state official action allegedly involved. Pretoria dispatch notes Mrs Kruger seen near presidency as troops enter.
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London
Ius Texs
South Africa
Boars
Waterveul
Roberts
Pretoria
Rumor of mine strike resuming in April if demands unmet
Rumors from Cumberland Maryland report miners may call off the strike and resume work in April 1900 unless operators concede to demands. Organizers consult offices while Waner is away, and a note may be issued to end the strike with potential for indefinite prolongation.
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Cumberland
Spaco
Duke of Wellington Dies at Strathfieldsaye in London
The Duke of Wellington died this morning at Strathfieldsaye the historic family seat in London. The announcement notes his passing on June 8 and references the renowned Columbus Beer marketed by Try Hester as suitable for family use and medical purposes.
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London
Duke of Wellington
Strathfieldsaye
Hester
Columbus
Reticent Norfolk and Western Directors Meet in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Record notes a hush at the Norfolk and Western board meeting in Philadelphia with no details disclosed. Rumors had placed four Pennsylvania railroad men on the board, but officials provided no information, saying details would likely be released tomorrow.
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Philadelphia Record
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. P. Green
S. M. Prevost
Samuel Kea
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Post Office Robbery at Davenport Udy Store
Thieves broke into Davenport and Udy store at Bailey's in Tazewell county on Wednesday night and robbed the post office. They entered through a window, forced the safe with a railroad pick, taking about $20 in stamps and $30 in cash along with merchandise valued at around $100. The crime is linked to a gang active in Norfolk and Western Railway area break-ins.
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Davenport & Udy
Bailey’s
Tazewell County
Norfolk and Western Railway
Who Shall Judge England The Cevuadinos as Wit and Witnesses
London government editorial argues that the British Crown and empire must judge Britain's role in South Africa by the steadfast loyalty of subjects of diverse origins and faiths. It condemns foreign criticism and defends self government achievements abroad.
One Day Cold Cure Promoted by Ker Mott’s Chocolates
Advertisement touts Ker motts Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a simple cure for cold symptoms. Claims the product is as easy to take as candy and that children cry for them.
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Kermott's
Remarkable Rescue from Consumption with King's New Discovery
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Pisinfield Illinois was treated for a month for a lung infection described as consumption by her family physician who said no cure existed. After using Dr King s New Discovery she improved from the first dose and after six bottles was sound and able to do housework, with a guarantee of 50 cents and 100 per bottle. The ad also promotes Chamberlain s Pain Balm for rheumatism and lists H N White as the druggist.
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Michael Curtain
Pisinfield
King
Chamberlain
H.N White
Coal price reductions announced by W H Campbell & Co
The notice states new cash coal prices: 3.25 per ton and 1.75 per half ton for spot cash, with payday rates at 3.50 per ton and 1.90 per half ton. Found at W H Campbell & Co 531.
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W.H. Campbell & Co
Best for the Bowels Cascar ets Candy Cathartic Ad
An old style ad touts Cascar ets Candy Cathartic as a natural cure for bowel issues from headache to cane er. It promises easy movements, no pain, and health return for 10 cents. Genuine boxes branded C. C. U and warning against imitations.
Refuge for Kruger relatives in Brownlee area
Henry Malies of Emire New York writes Kruger urging relocation to Brownlee Tioga County Pa for safety as war breaks. Trensvaal inquiries probe farm prices near Brownlee while a letter to Oom Pan confirms initiation. J W Luxon of Dorr West Virginia credits Chamberlains Colic Coolera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a cure and endorses it via H N White Drugist.
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Emire
Henry Malies
Kruger
Brownlee
Tioga County
Trensevaal
Oom Pan
Trensvaal
Chamberlain
J. W. Luxon
Dorr
W. Va
H. N. White
Socialist Labor Party attacks trades unions in convention
The Socialist Labor party passes resolutions declaring unions rotten and condemning leaders like Gompers and powerful capitalists. Local official JQ Hood cites a cough remedy claim and several medical endorsements amid mixed content on public welfare and health products.
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New York
Jace
Socialist Labor Party
Gompers, Powe Derly
J N Echols & Company Forms Partnership
A co partnership has been formed by J N and J KE Echols under the name J N Echols & Company. All accounts due J N Echols must be settled by June 1 1900 or they will be turned to an attorney for collection. May 17 190. DeWitts Little Early Risers praised by D J Moore of Millbrook Alabama for curing liver and bowel troubles. H N White
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J. N
J. KE. Echols
J N. Echols & Company
J. N. Echols
DeWitt
D. J. Moore
Millbrook
Ala
H. N. White
Marines Barred From Pekin Stir Fears of Clash
Grave anxiety rises in London as reports claim soldiers loyal to the Empress Dowager have been sent to oppose Queen’s forces in Pekin. Officials warn a battle may erupt over control of the railway, with international tensions mounting.
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Empress Dowager
Boxers Defeat Chinese Amid Railway Crisis
London reports claim Chinese authorities refuse to deploy more Britons to press toward Pekin from Tien Tein. The Dowager Empresa sends three thousand soldiers to “protect the railroad,” raising anxiety. A detachment witnessed the bridge being destroyed by fire and crescent damage, with only about a hundred soldiers present.
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Pekin
Tien Tein
Thas
Empresa
British Marines Opposed to Entrainment Near Pekin
British marines and blue jackets are blocked from entraining toward Pekin as Chinese authorities refuse entry. The Pekin diplomatic enclave seeks audience with the emperor and empress dowager to address the perilous situation. Foreign families flee amid rising tensions as Boxers clash with Chinese troops near Lofa and Young Tong. Two French warships reach Taku as reports of engagements and defeats surface along the Taku road and near Pao Tiong Fa.
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Ties Tsio
Tae
Pekin
Empress Dowager of
China
Taku Road
Pao Tiong Fa
Taku
U S Minister Conger Instructed to Cooperate
Secretary Hay said that the China situation showed no improvement and that Minister Conger had not been instructed differently. He is told to operate with the other powers but not to compromise the U S government by any demonstrations from Russia or Germany.
Choate's London Residence Damaged by Fire
The home of the American ambassador to the court of S3, Choate, suffered serious damage in an early morning fire in London. The blaze remained confined to the upper story as firemen opened the roof to subdue the flames.
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James
London
Ambassador Choate
Mine disaster at No 2 shaft traps up to 95 men
A gas explosion at Mine No 2 near Gouces'er Ohio this morning trapped between fifteen and twenty five or approaching ninety five workers. No fatalities reported yet but rescuers struggle to reach the imprisoned men.
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Gouces
Fatali‘iestare
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