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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1900
Page
1
A flood of voters asks for declarations on House of Delegates action. The note mentions Dr. D. Crockett and Si Goodwell as candidates and references the Republican stance on the delegation issue.
A candidate announces for Mercer county sheriff subject to party primary or convention. The statement pledges faithful impartial duties and requests support from friends while noting deputies for districts will be announced later. A second entry from W A Brown also declares sheriff candidacy under Republican process with district deputy plan.
A historical notice announces candidates for Mercer County Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney from the Democratic and Republican parties. E L Bud Bailey seeks the sheriff nomination depending on convention or primary results. Harold A Kitz John M Anderson and J Frank Maynard declare Republican bids for Prosecuting Attorney with vows to uphold laws and serve diligently.
The Southwest Virginia Improvement Co invites bids to build six eight room dwellings. For full details contact the company in Pocahontas Virginia.
For sale one of the best residences in Salem Virginia on the west side of Broad Street. House with many rooms, large closets, two bathrooms, sewer and water, hardwood finish, four fireplaces, hot water heating, electric lights, large cellar, big lot, good garden with small fruits and flowers. Also poultry farm four miles east on McAdamond with 40 acres good land, young orchard, eight tenant houses, two barns, wind mill and tank, poultry house for 1500 hens and 500 chicks. Walter Watson, Salem Virginia.
Notice of a general meeting of stockholders under Virginia law to be held at the company's Pocahontas office on Tuesday July 17 1900 at 3 pm. Stockholders of record at close of business July 2 1900 are entitled to vote. Onas S Thorne secretary.
Consolidated Coal Iron and Land Company will hold a meeting under Virginia law at its Pocahontas office on Tuesday July 11 1900 at 3 00 oclock p m to transact business and determine voting rights for the meeting date July 2 1900. Charles S O Thorne secretary.
I will sell for cash or on time my residence in Graham Virginia. A eight room house newly papered and painted with pantries front and galleries double cellar well and well house spring good stable and other out houses. Two acres fenced into three lots plus yard with new picket fence and fruit trees located within one minute of depot and post office. John Walters.
The stock of Davis & Ould including dry goods notions shoes groceries and more is being closed out. Bargains across all lines at the old Davis & Ould stand. J. M. Anderson Trustee.
Tickets go on sale July 1 and 2 for the W B Revue. Only one connection each way via Columbus Ohio. Pullman reservation advised. Roanoke Virginia agent Gen Pars.
Japan plans to intervene in China to suppress the Boxer Rebellion and restore order. The move intends to request foreign powers support for decisive action against the uprising.
Report from Shanghai censor office notes no confirmation or denial of alleged bombing of legations and death of the German minister. Details remain unverified as authorities withhold comment and investigation continues.
Vienna reports indicate major powers cannot rely on sufficient troops to quell unrest in China. They plan to ask Japan to intervene, arguing Japan’s proximity and proven military capacity in the 1894 war. The mission would be entrusted to Japan in the name of European powers and the United States.
London reports no confirmation or denial of the alleged murder of Baron von Ketteler, German minister in Pekin. Dispatches show Europe uncertain as how events unfold in Pekin and Tientsin, with telegram censorship by Tao Tai Sheng delaying clear news.
The Ninth Regiment has been ordered to Manila and will depart for China from there. The gunboat Concord, carrying marines, has sailed under sealed orders, reportedly bound for China.
Reports indicate a possible redeployment of naval forces or troops on transport to reinforce Admiral Kempff and aid the international relief column. General MacArthur may need days to prepare a wider expedition, while Admiral Itemey could delay ships due to lack of suitable smaller craft for scouting around the archipelago.
Washington reports another day with no official word on the Chinese crisis and on stalled communications with Taku. If ties remain cut, orders may go to Manila to dispatch additional measures.
G A Shirey travels to Roanoke on business while many guests register at Patton House and Bluefield Inn. T N Mordu tours coal fields then departs for Roanoke. Bluefield Chapter No 20 R A M convenes at Bland Street lodge at 8 pm. Y M C A ball Tuesday funds India relief with ice cream and cake. Mrs Harold Peery and daughter Louise travel home to Ogden Utah. India relief canvass surpasses 103.75 dollars. extension to a week. Rev W H Greever secretary treasurer oversees funds and remittances via the Chicago Herald. Campbell's Concert Company at Harris Opera House on Thursday 21st with orchestra, vocalists, blackface act, and Mayor Laud in a farce. tickets at White's drug store. Reserved 50c, general 85c, gallery 25c.
Morgantown WV June 18 Judge John Marshall Hagans circuit judge for Monongalia Marion and Harrison counties died yesterday He was WVU and Harvard educated served as Monongalia county prosecuting attorney reporter of the first West Virginia Supreme Court reports and member of Congress He issued Haynes Reports and contributed a 50 000 word preface detailing WV history He was a GrantColfax elector and served in the House of Delegates Attend Roanoke Carnival July 2 to 7.
Washington reports that a proposal for elastic banknote currency, backed by federal guidance, is shaping the Republican platform at Philadelphia. States including Indiana Massachusetts Maryland West Virginia Kentucky Missouri back the idea, while Democrats push a gold on demand system and oppose elastic currency.
The West Virginia delegation arrived in two special cars with banners reading McKinley and Elkins signaling a strong Elkins surge for vice president. Senator Scott urged the Elkins move by telegram and was chosen national committeeman at a West Virginia meeting, suggesting administration backing for Elkins as McKinley’s running mate.
Ad copy touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as an easy quick cure for cold in head and sore throat. Product claims emphasize fast relief.
Results from yesterday in the National League include Boston over Brooklyn 8 to 6 with Nichols and Sullivan on the battery for Boston. Philadelphia beat New York 2 to 1. St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 9 to 8. Chicago won against Pittsburgh 1 to 4. Chicago also routed Pittsburg 8 to 1. Cincinnati defeated St Louis 14 to 3.
A sunny faced claim that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures dyspeptic symptoms and strengthens nerves, boosting vigor. Hood's Pills advertised as a non irritant cathartic for constipation, with sales by all druggists.
Oak roll top desk in fine condition for sale at a bargain price of 30 dollars. Call E. O. Sioan at Bluefield Inc to view the item.
An old ad promotes Kermott’s Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a cold remedy. It claims to ease head cold symptoms and sore throat and suggests children will like the taste as if it were candy.
Two story frame dwelling with rooms pantry wardrobes and cistern under back porch on McDowell street Graham Virginia 8 lots Part down balance in easy payments For particulars contact W B Ford Graham Va Also advertisements for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and De Witt s Little Early Risers noting digestion and liver bowel benefits.
Movement for San Juan hero grows powerful with little opposition. Administration forces do not appear able to stop naming New York's governor. Dolliver's allies remain hopeful though events seem inevitable.
Philadelphia June 18 The vice presidency dominates political talk as Roosevelt appears headed for the nomination despite earlier denials. West Virginia’s delegation shifts toward backing a Senator Eskridge or Scott, with New York weighing in and Iowa aligned against a Dolliver bid. The scene suggests Roosevelt momentum remains strong despite administration caution.
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