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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
2
A Wednesday evening meeting prompts a movement toward forming a Labor Ticket in Mercer County. The piece notes promoters seek countywide support and pledges laborers from Honest Tom Reed to Mr. Gadd as nominees, while urging Republicans to resolve intra‑party dissension within their camp.
The article argues the strike in our region is driven by hoped support from outside groups and not by local grievances. It claims Pennsylvania miners face 120,000 workers and questions whether promised aid will arrive, alleging leaders use the strike to aid broader aims and to satisfy various regional factions rather than improve miners' conditions.
Community volunteers from several sections organize help efforts to support residents in need. They aim to boost neighborhood projects and assist families facing shortages while encouraging shared responsibility.
The editorial rebuts rumors that Governor White will send state troops to the coal fields. It argues law and arbitration should resolve the dispute, praises miners as brave and law abiding, and urges the governor to personally mediate with employers. It condemns federal intervention as unnecessary and notes federal spending on buildings as a sign of prosperity.
A historical advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a prescribed blood purifier and mucous surface tonic from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with testimonials available free.
T. H. Becker offers coal and wood by phone 125 with prompt delivery service.
D Scott Curin of Loganton Pa hails One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. Mothers praise its quick action and children like the taste. Described as the only safe cure that acts immediately it is sold by John L Crockett druggist.
A promotional piece warns that undigested food leads to underfeeding and weakness in life, while overeating causes greater harm. It advocates Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a stomach digestive aid and claims it relieves fullness, belching, and indigestion. A testimonial from Lemuel James of Marysville, Ohio supports the cure, with dosage details and price notes for the Chicago company.
Mercer circuit court compels H N White as administrator to have J F Maynard settle accounts of C C Bailey estate. Maynard must report debts, real estate, and usury issues with Bluefield Building and Loan. Notice to be published four weeks prior to account taking. July 9 1902 set for execution of decree in Bluefield.
Mercer county court to hear a report by Commissioner J Frank Maynard on liens against defendant W S Tabor and the real estate affected, including owner, title, location and rental value. A July 10 1902 hearing at McCulloch Building Bluefield is fixed, with continuation possible until completion.
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