World coal supply debated as US could dominate market
An 1899 analysis argues the United States holds the largest coal resources and could command the world market as Europe faces supply constraints. It notes vast untapped deposits, rising British exports, and US output capacity, with Europe’s demand growing amid rising prices and potential export duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
House of Commons
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Cascar ets Candy Cathartic health cure ad
A medical advertisement claims natural relief for ailments from headaches to cancer with Cascarets and Cascabrets Candy Cathartic. It promises easy movements and a health boost for 10 cents to start, warning against imitation products.
McGraw Seen Still Dominant in West Virginia Politics
West Virginia Democrats in Washington view the Parkersburg convention outcome as evidence that John T. McGraw remains the power broker in the state. They say he has sidelined old leaders like Davis Camden Fleming and Davie, using new allies and subordinate posts to consolidate control, despite a Senate rebuff over Senator Scott's seat. A political cartoon illustrates McGraw crowned with a halo, bending old guards to his authority.
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Parkersburg
Senate of the
McGraw
Democratic Party
West Virginia
Davis
Eenator Camden
Fleming
Tavenner
One Day Cod Cure Sold As Candy by Patent Claim
An old patent medicine ad touts Ker mott's Chocolates as a cure for cold in head and sore throat using laxative quinine. The copy markets it as easy to take like candy and notes that children cry for them, implying wide appeal to families.
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Kermott's
Gie Bay
Kermoit's
Coal price cuts announced by W H Campbell & Co
The firm announces lower coal prices for cash and on payday time. Spot cash rates are 3.25 per ton and 1.75 per half ton. Payday time rates are 3.50 per ton and 1.90 per half ton. 5351 tf
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W.H. Campbell & Co
Echols & Company Formed in Partnership Notice
J N Echols and J E Echols form J N Echols & Company and demand all accounts due by June 1 1900 or they will be turned to an attorney for collection. May 17 1900. J N Echols. Best known to medical science Haste Beer J Q Hood Justice of the Peace Crosb Miss certifies One Minute Cough Cure relieves breathing and eases coughs. It acts immediately and cures coughs colds croup grippe bronchial and throat troubles. H N White.
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England
Great Britain
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Newport News
Culliery Guardian
Nho
J. N
J. E. Echols
J N. Echols & Company
J. N. Echols
J Q_ Hood
Justice of the Peace
Crosb
H. N. White
Diplomatic Briefing Denies US Peace Message to Kruger
A Lawrence Marquez dispatch claimed US Consul Hollis met President Kruger with a peace appeal. Washington says Hollis left Lourenco Marques without permission, denied bearing any US message, and breached his duties. Officials refused to discuss reprimand.
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United States
State Department
Hollis
Lourenco Marquez
Kruger
Boers Cut Telegraph North of Kroonstadt
General Forester Walker reports from Cape Town that two thousand Boers with six field guns cut the telegraph north of Kroonstadt at Readvee. Reinforcements are being sent to Kroonstadt and Lamteinfore as the interruption continues.
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Kroonstadt
London
Forester Walker
War Office
Cape Town
Deputies Arrested After Transit Tunnel Incident
In St Louis on June 9 a Delmar avenue streetcar dynamite blast damaged the front end and windows but no injuries were reported. Seven deputy sheriffs were arrested and held for investigation on charges they refused to ride to protect transit company property.
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Ke Tein
Novody
Crs
Tansit Company
Great Activity Displayed at Hampton Roads
June 9 report from Hampton Roads notes bellships Idisaun and Massachusetts entering Cape Henry at 5 10 am and moving to coaling areas between Sewell's Point and Lambert's Point. Five barges and two collers lined the sides of the battleships as the spoiated pace continued.
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Norfock
Idisaun
Massachusetts
Cape Henry
Hampton Roads
Sewell
Pain films and tonics claim demon cures in old ad hoax
An aged advertisement praises Chamberlains Pain Balm and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as miracle remedies for rheumatism and indigestion. It asserts demonic causes for rheumatic pain and hails quick relief from a single application. The piece lists H N White Drugist as a seller and includes a testimonial from J E Watkins of Cahilllicothe Missouri.
India's Relief Benefit Evening at Mrs Hicks Home
Mrs William Hicks hosts a benefit gathering for India sufferers on Tuesday evening with ice cream cake and strawberries. Bland Street church Home Mission ladies organize the event and the orchestra supplies music, with moonlight night and hacks for those who walk. All welcome to enjoy a pleasant evening and support the cause.
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William Hicks
Home Mission
Bland Street Church
India
Hurst Nominated Treasurer Caps Campbell in State Race
In Charleston West Virginia June 9 the contest for State senator from the Thirteenth district ended with Col J Garland Hurst Harper's Ferry securing the party nomination for state treasurer at Parkersburg. Mr William Campbell of this place is now largely defeated without further opposition.
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J. Garland Hurst
Harper's Ferry
William Campbell
Hurst
Parkersburg
Horst
Campbell
Otis Visits Old Home Near Rochester
General Otis and his wife and daughter arrived in Rochester this morning and left for Washington after a brief visit to his old country home just outside the city. He stated the war in the Philippines is over though troops will remain for a long time and doubted reports of Aguinaldo's death.
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Washington
Philippines
Otis
Aguinaldo
Mrs Cartain Cures Consumption With New Discovery
Plainfield woman says a cold settled in her lungs and her doctor declared consumption. After trying Dr King s New Discovery she improved from the first dose and by six bottles was well enough to do housework. Free trial bottles offered at drug stores. Also DeWitt s Little Early Risers touted for liver and bowel cleansing.
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Michael Cartain
Plainfield
Ill
King
De King's New Life Pills Promoted Amid Health Claims
An advertisement extols De King's New Life Pills as boosting brain and body power for success, noting their availability at drug stores and listing Monroe Drug Co in Unionville Missouri and Fiat Top Grocery Co. J C Kennedy Roanoke Tennessee endorses the product, while a second claim praises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for an incurable jaw ulcer and skin cures.
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de King
J.C. Kennedy
Roanoke
Tenn
DeWitt
H. N. White
Foreign Legations in Danger at Pekin
The situation at Pekin grows more alarming as foreign legations face threats. Ambassadors appeal for urgent aid and protection from the authorities amid mounting tensions.
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Pekin
Edict Denounces General Nick Li Chung Over Rioter Deaths
An imperial edict denounces General Nick Li Chung for killing rioters and declares that strong actions by the powers are the only remedy. The proclamation frames the violence as a failure of order and calls for decisive measures to restore stability.
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Great Britain
Germany
Peonosylvania
Foreign Legations at Taku Seek Rapid Reinforcements
Telegraphs from foreign legations warn their fleets at Taku of growing unrest in the capital. Officials fear a native attack on the legations and press for immediate military assistance.
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Pekiv
Taku
Legations
Confirmation of Imperial Connivance With Boxer Movement
Tico Tsio June 9 reports conclusive confirmation of imperial observance with the Boxer movement. An edict denouncing General Nick Li Chung for killing rioters is cited as the strongest possible act by the powers to remedy the situation.
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Tico Tsio
Nick Li Chung
Nashville Marines Sail To Taku From Cavite
Rear Admiral Remey reports the gunboat Nashville with a marine force departed Cavite for Taku. The light draft vessel is same type as the Helena and likely sent in replacement of the latter. The Monocracy at Shanghai is ordered to join Rear Admiral Kempff at Taku.
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Washington
Remey
Theavy Department
Nashville
Cavite
Taku
Helena
Wich
Shanghai
K+mpff
First Duel At Expo Sparks Safety Dispute
Paris June 9 A controversy over safety of the American building at the exposition led to a challenge. Cards were exchanged and seconds appointed between M Morin Gustiaux builder's assistant architect and M Henri Dumay the correspondent who sent the story to America.
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Paris
America
M. Morin Gustiaux
M. Henri Dumay
Baseball scores and a patent remedy notice
Baseball results from New York Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston with varied scores and errors. Also a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy by J W Lynch of Durr West Virginia, noting a full recovery after use and recommending it, sold by H N White Drug.
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New York
Louis
Laciey
Bowserman
Weybiog
Robinson
Brooklyn
Pitsburg
McGinnerty
Farrel
Tanvehill
Z Mmer
Philadelphia
Leroy
Cincinnati
Bernhardt
McFarland
Newton
Hahn
Peitz
Boston
Chicago
Suns
Lwis
Clark
Griffiths
Whooping Cough Epidemic Notes Remedy Use
Last winter during an epidemic of whooping cough my children contracted the disease and suffered severe coughing spells. We used Chamberlin's Cough Remedy with success for croup and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure. John E. Oui Ford Norwood House Norwood NY. This remedy is for sale by H N White Druggist.
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Chamberlin
John E. Oui- Ford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
H. N. White
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Millbrook
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H.N White
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Chance
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Durr
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