Marchers Employ Intimidation Methods In West Virginia Strike
The Flat Top field strike saw a mass march of about 500 to 600 miners and sympathizers from Simmons Creek to Norwood, with firearms displayed and threats against nonstriking workers. After a shift to persuasion under Agitator Davis, leaders warned that continued intimidation could trigger state or federal troops to restore order.
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Simmons Creek
Mill Creek
Coaldale
Law
Green Price
Davis
Keen Price
North Fork
Keystone
Kyle
Norwood
Streikers
Pocahontas
Dr Kings's New Life Pills Advertised In India
An advertisement claims the pills cleanse the system and improve digestion with lively liver and active bowels. It promotes the product for 25 cents at all drug stores and frames digestion as a remedy for misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Dr. Kings
Telegraph claims impartial reports on Clinch Valley strike
The Telegraph asserts its interest is in an early settlement and denies bias. It reports all mines in the Clinch Valley field were operating, though Tom's Creek miners were said not to return to work this morning.
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Telegraph
Clinch Valley
Tom's Creek
Drunken mob disrupts Virginia church service
In Roanoke county at Long Branch Franklin county yesterday morning a crowd led by John Thomas attacked a country church during services. They threw stones breaking windows injuring two women and prompting a mass stampede as Rev. Cook sought safety behind the pulpit. Warrants are issued for Thomas and his group.
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Roanoke
Long Branch
Franklin County
John Thomas
Nowlin
Mr. Cook
Thomas
Stranger Found Dead on Track Near Norton
A well dressed stranger was found dead on the railroad track above Norton yesterday morning. A small packet of visiting cards bearing the name W. F. E. Shannon was the only identifying item. No papers, money, or valuables remained, and foul play is suspected as his residence could not be traced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
W. F. E. Shannon
Honaker Sells Interest in WV Firm to Williams
W B Honaker sells his whole stake in Honaker Godfrey and Co a Montcalm West Virginia to F D Williams. The business will continue as Godfrey and Williams with Williams collecting all accounts and Honaker leaving the firm. June 2 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honaker, Godfrey & Co
Montcalm
West Virginia
W. B. Honaker
A. I. Godfrey
F. D. Williams
Honaker, Godfrey and Co
Godfrey
Williams
J. M. Cigar Promotes Summer Pick and Fireless Cooking
Pocahontas plans Fourth of July celebration as J. M. Cigar extols year round quality. Advertisement urges housewives to skip hot ranges and visit M. G. Whitlow to inspect Blue Flame Oil Cookers ideal for summer.
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M.G. Whitlow
A Real Friend Praises Kodol for Digestive Help
W T Sturdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina reports fifteen years of dyspepsia and poor digestion cured by Kodol He says he can eat almost anything now and urges others not to diet but to use Kodol for digestion The product is sold by John L Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
John L. Crockett
Curio shop ad lists home goods and payment options
Local advertisement offers kitchen safes from 3.50 and up along with curtains rags and clocks. Cash or credit accepted. Flat Top Installment Co located at 81 Bluefield Avenue lw.
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Bluefield Avenue
Kidney Cure Ad From G H Wade Drug Store
An old newspaper advertisement urges use of Foley's Kidney Cure for all kidney and bladder troubles and warns it will cure ailments. It notes availability through G H Wade, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Loading Increases Daily Amid Miner Transport Report
The report notes a higher loading yesterday than Saturday with 23 more cars, as miners worked across most mines between Pocahontas and Vivian. Only Ashland and Greenbrier were idle, Pulaski colliery loaded some coal, and cars ranged from 20 to 50 tons with an estimated 836 cars would have been filled at average size.
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Pocahontas
Vivian
Ashland
Greenbrier
Western Points
Bluefield
Teleygraph
Pulaski
Preacher Dies at Tazewell
Rev. M. C. Williams of Alabama dies at his brother in law Frank Lewis home in Tazewell after six weeks for health. He suffered consumption and did not improve. The Baptist minister, about forty, was buried at Tazewell on Sunday.
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M. C. Williams
Alabama
Frank Lewis
Tazewell
Williams
J M Cigar Praised Among Smokers
The J. M. Cigar is described as a favorite with all smokers and noted for its consistent pleasing qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
J. M. Cigar Guarantee Ad Promotes Sample Try
An advertisement for the J. M. Cigar offers a guaranteed product and invites readers to try one. The copy emphasizes assurance and a simple purchase prompt, typical of period shop notices.
Cured by Electric Bitters and Bucklen Salve
An Elizabeth Virginia man with incurable cancer was reportedly cured after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The testimonial claims the treatment expelled biliousness kidney and microbe poisons and cured blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Roberts
Elizabeth
For Sale Cheap Iron Safe by Bluefield Safe Co
A 1,000 pound iron safe offered for sale in good as new condition. Bluefield Safe Co lists Box 711 in city for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Safe Co
City
Miners appeal to railroad unions over nonunion coal
Striking miners appealed to railroad unions in the city asking them to refuse handling coal from nonunion workers. At a Sunday meeting none agreed to join the strike or offer sympathy. The workers seek to drive nonunion men away by wages and free transport to Tennessee for railroad construction work. Labor agents urged departures to weaken current mine labor.
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Tennessee
Baseball score roundup from New York New York and Brooklyn games
In New York New York the Cincinnati team lost 4 to 13 with 4 errors as Ma thewson Bowerman and Thielman Bergen worked behind the plate. Brooklyn defeated St Louis 12 to 1 with Donovan Farrell Farnham O Neill on umpires Powers Brown. Boston Pittsburgh game forfeited to Pittsburgh 9 0 due to crowd trouble. Philadelphia beat Chicago 9 to 4 with Frazer Dooin Williams Chance O Day behind the plate.
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New York
Cincinnati
Mathewson
Bowerman
Thielman
Bergen
Emslie
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Donovan
Farrell
Farnham
O'Neill
Powers
Brown
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadephia
Philadelphia
Chicago
Frazer
Dooin
Williams
Chance
O'Day
Spring Fever and the Little Early Risers Claim
A brief advert claims spring fever signals biliousness with torpid liver and sluggish bowels. DeWitts Little Early Risers are said to stimulate the liver, cleanse the system, and prevent illness. Testimonial from R M Everly of Moundsville praises the pills, sold by John L Crockett, druggist.
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R. M. Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
John L. Crockett
One Minute Cough Cure praised as cure all coughs
D Scott Curin of Loganton Pa says One Minute Cough Cure beats all medicines for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. Mothers testify to its good for children and its immediate relief for sudden croup. Pleasant to take and a sure cure for grip bronchitis and coughs. For sale by John L.
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D. Scott Curin
Loganton
John L. Crockett
Coal and Wood Delivery By T H Becker
Coal and wood service by T H Becker offers prompt delivery and phone orders at 125.
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T. H. Becker
Whitlow Sells Easy to Use Freezer for Home Cream
Local ad promotes M G Whitlow offering a freezer that is simple to operate and designed to meet all requirements for home cream making.
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M. G. Whitlow
Wanted carpenters steady work bluefield WV non-union preferred
Two or three first class carpenters are wanted at once for steady, well paid work. Non-union preferred. Apply to A. Massey in Bluefield West Virginia. 6 13-1w
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A. Massey
Bluefield
W. Va
Foley's Honey and Tar Popular Asthma Remedy
Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa reports long asthma struggle before trying Foley's Honey and Tar. He says it gave immediate relief and he will keep it at home, recommending it to others. Sold by G H Wade druggist.
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Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
G. H. Wade
Monument Unveiled at Camp Chase for Confederate Dead
At Camp Chase near Columbus a granite arch monument, twelve feet high, stands over the grave site of 2260 Confederate soldiers. The arch and statue were a gift from Col. W. P. Harrison. Unveiling honors were led by Mrs. J. T. Gamble and Mrs. Florence Tucke Winder with remarks by ex-Gov. George K. Nash and others. Floral tributes arrived from both southern and northern states including Daughters of the Confederacy Bluefield.
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Camp Chase
Sullivan Avenue
W. P. Harrison
Cincinnati
J. T. Gamble
Columbus
Ohio
Florence Tucke Winder
North Carolina
George K. Nash
James Dinkins
New Orleans
Darlington Synder
John Hewitt
Virginia
David B. Johnston
Bluefield
Daughters of the Confederacy of
Dissolution of Partnership Brown Vest Minnick 1902
The partnership of Brown and West at Bluefield West Roanoke is dissolved by mutual consent. E H Brown assumes Bluefield obligations. S W Vest and J W Minnick assume Roanoke obligations. Roanoke business becomes West Minnick. Bluefield becomes E H Brown. Roanoke Va June 11 1902.
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S. H. Brown
W. Vest
Brown & West
Bluefield
W. Va
Roanoke Va
Brown, Vest & Minnick
E. H. Brown
Brown and West
J. W. Minnick
Brown & Vest
Brown
Roanoke
Expert advertising lines offer cigars and furniture
Advertisement notes expert advice without charge for J. M. cigars. Bedroom suites start at 17 dollars and chairs at 8 dollars per set. Mentions good credit. Flat Top Installment Co located at 51 Bluefield Avenue with a single line of address and time.
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Flat Top Installment Co
Bluefield Avenue
Deserter's Wife Pleads for Navy Clemency
Mrs Clyde Black of Greenville Illinois pleads with Secretary Moody in Washington to mitigate punishment for her husband Clyde Black a 24 year old deserter from the receiving ship Franklin now held for court martial. She and her three children travel to visit him and vow to continue the fight for release.
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Norfolk
Clyde Black
Greenville
Black
Franklin
Marshal Piper
Tle
Martinsburg Power Project Aims At Dam No. 5
Martinsburg Virginia June 16 plans press for Potomac dam No 5 to supply power for a new Martinsburg Power Company. Charter filed at Charleston by Martinsburg and Maryland capitalists. Abandoned Potomac Pulp wheels to be reused with additional turbines. Plant to feed Martinsburg streetcars and other towns. old Martinsburg Electric plant to serve as auxiliary. Waterfall 22 feet. masonry across 1100 feet. Dr S N Meyers president. A B Williams joins as director.
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Martinsburg
Potomac River
Charleston
Maryland
Martinsburg Power Company
Potomac Pulp Company
Martinsburg Electric Company
Potomac
5. A. Williams
Belair
Old Potomac Pulp Company
Lost red dehorned cow with mottled face in Bluefield
Four year old cow missing from Bluefield West Virginia. Large red animal with no horns and mottled face. Reward offered for return. Contact E B Angel in Bluefield for details.
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E. B. Angel
Bluefield
W. Va
L W
Happy Time In Old Town Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Scald Head
R N Bevill of Old Town Virginia says Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured their daughter of a bad case of scald head. The ad touts it for cuts burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Only 25 cents at all drug stores.
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R. N. Bevill
Old Town
Bucklen
Rockers and furniture on easy payments
Flat Top Installment Co offers rockers from $1.75 and up iron beds from $6 and up side-boards from $15 and up with easy payments. Located at 81 Bluefield Avenue.
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Bluefield Avenue
Ten Years in Bed Recount by Oakville Man
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana describes ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He says medical care failed until Foley’s Kidney Cure provided relief and recommends the product, noting it is sold by G H Wade, druggist.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Lee Peery Performs High Wire Act at Pocahontas Fourth
High wire bicycle rider Lee Peery delivered a daring performance at Pocahontas on the Fourth of July, thrilling spectators with a steady balance and bold stunts along the parade route.
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Lee Peery
Pocahontas
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Pocahontas Collieries Co
Caswell Creek
Booth-Bowen
Buckeye
Louisville
Elkhorn
Shamokin
Turkey Gap Crazer
Houston
Powhatan
Lick Branch
Lynchburg
Delta Upland
Algoma
William
Keyston
Bottom Creek
Peerless
Emeka
Elk Ridge
Shawnee McDowell Rolfe
Angle
Empire
Indian Ridge
Crane Creek
Crystal
Coal and Wood
Mt. Camp Chase
W. West
Barney M. Cohen
J. Baker
Buefield,Ave
Secretary of the Navy
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