Strikers Turn Violent as Marches Press Pocahontas Mines
Strikers grow more confrontational as Marchers near Pocahontas and disband at St Tabor. Deputies deter a trespass march toward Mill Creek, with about 175 in line. Violence targets managers and guards while leaders deny support for such acts. A Hungarian miner linked to the Lynchburg guard attack is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Pocahnotas
Crockett
Roseville
Mill Creek
Mt. Tabor
Edward Cooper
Luther
Peerless Coal and Coke Company
Robert Morris
Empire Colliery
Morris
Lynchburg Works
D. O. Baldwin
Welch
Call For Joint Miners Convention In Indianapolis
President Mitchell urged a joint convention of hard and soft coal miners to meet in Indianapolis at the earliest date to consider a nationwide soft coal strike. The exact date is to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Indianapolis
United States
Death of a Young Lady Miss Virginia BE Harris
Death of a young lady Miss Virginia BE Harris at her parents home in the city aged 26 years 2 months and 25 days after a long illness of 13 years She lived a beautiful Christian life and suffered much without complaint Survived by father mother two sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Be, Harris
Miss Harris
Scott Delegation Seated at West Virginia Senate Nomination
The Sixth District Republican senatorial convention met at Hinton with A. A. Lilly in order, J Frank Maynard as chairman, and A A Hedrick as secretary. The Scott county delegation was seated and backed N B Scott for re election. The district to elect two state senators from Mercer Monroe Raleigh and Summers. M F Matheney and A Ballard nominated. long and short terms to be decided by lot.
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West Virginia
Hinton
Telegraph
A. A. Lilly
J. Frank Maynrad
A. A. Hedrick
Monroe County
Scott
National Congress
Mercer
Monroe
Raleigh
Summers
M. F. Matheney
A. Ballard
N. B. Scott
United States Senate
Plot to Kill King Edward
A sensational London report alleges a plot to assassinate King Edward, with illness cited as an excuse for royal withdrawal. Scotland Yard detectives reportedly uncovered the plot, and principals had not yet been arrested. The king’s Windsor recovery is described as swift after the sudden attack.
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London
Edward
Scotland Yard
Windsor
Gilt-Edge Stock From Bryson Oil and Gas Company
Wheeling West Virginia based Bryson Oil and Gas Company pays a 5 percent monthly dividend to shareholders, with prospectus and maps available free from Rooms 202 203 Peabody Building. Shares offered at 40 cents each, with expectations of continued growth and higher future dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson Oil and Gas Company
Wheeling
W. Va
America
Blyson
Blyson Company
Peabody
J. M. Cigar Club Meets in Hometown Parlour
The J M cigar group gathers in a local parlour to discuss blends and trade notes. Members from nearby shops share tasting impressions and plan an upcoming tasting event in the city.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Boosted For Piles Cure
S R Meredith of Willow Grove Del says the salve cures piles and other skin ailments. The ad claims operations not needed for piles and warns against counterfeits. Sold by John L Crockett druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
S. R. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
John L. Crockett
Happy Time in Old Town Cures Scald Head
R N Bevill of Old Town Virginia says Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured their daughter of a bad scald head. The salve also treats cuts burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Only 25c at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R N. Bevill
Old Town
Bucklen
Rockers and furniture at Easy Payments offer
Flat Top Installment Co advertises rockers from 1.75 and up iron beds from 6.00 and up side-boards from 15.00 and up with easy payments. Address listed is 81 Bluefield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Avenue
Lee Peery Performs High-Wire Bicycle Act at Pocahontas 4th
Lee Peery, the renowned high-wire bicycle rider, dazzles crowds during Pocahontas Fourth of July celebrations with a daring parade stunt and balancing act suspended over the main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Peery
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Operation Sees Mixed Miner Sentiment
Miners at the Pocahontas Collieries Company show fear and hesitation amid a regional strike. Despite overall heavier loading yesterday and a seven car gain over Tuesday, only a small portion of workers are dissatisfied. Hungarians report fear of retaliation, while about one fourth have kept steady employment. A holiday was given to some to watch the march, with promises to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Collieries Company
Pocahontas
Beaver Coal Company Pays Five-Cent Tax on Raleigh County Lands
The Beaver Coal Company sent 2000 to the secretary of the state for the five cents per acre tax on 40000 acres in Raleigh county. The tax is under the 1901 corporate law for holdings over ten thousand acres and is in addition to the regular assessment. The principal shareholders are George H. Frazier and James W. Paul, trustees, wealthy Philadelphia interests developing the Raleigh county coal tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Beaver Coal Company
Raleigh
Secretary of the State
Raleigh County
George H. Frazier
James W. Paul
Venezuelan Revolution Advances in Falcon and Coro
News from Willemstad Curacao reports major Venezuelan revolutionary gains. After five hours of fighting on Wednesday 1,000 rebels seized Coro and the Falcon state capital. Government losses include 27 killed and 128 captured as Ayala-led troops faced siege. Coro was threatened with imminent surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad Island
Curacoa
Falcon
Coro
Ayala
Gor
Tie-Up in Kanawha Region Complete
Winifrede miners walk out for the first time in the history of the mines as the Kanawha and Hocking Valley company closes all stores and nicks up the mines along the Kanawha and Michigan road. Other operators in the region expected to join this indefinite shutdown, Marmet on Lens Creek likely to follow. The tie-up becomes the most complete the area has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha & Hocking Valley Company
Michigan Road
Kanawha & Hocking Company
Winifrede
Marmet
Lens Creek
Multiple World War and U S Politics Snapshots
Commander Kemp reports Boers lost fifty three at Spion Kop while Lord Roberts praises Canadian troops. Illinois Democrats reject a KC platform plank and Bryan is not named at Springfield. Clashes between Mayor Harrison and John P. Hopkins rouse excitement. A sealed verdict reaches Washington on Captain Hines at Peekskill. Rev Munhall denounces higher criticism. Denny inaugurated at Washington and Lee University. Hanna to aid Cleveland labor in lowering streetcar fares. Major Waller refutes a San Francisco Samar interview. Spooner resolution moves toward isthmian canal passage. Deming land claims ridiculed by geology officials. Gompers backs eight hour day. Spooner Cuban reciprocity amendment to be reported. Bankruptcy act bill passed by House.
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Kemp
Delarey
Spion Kop
Lord Roberts
Illinois
Kansas City
Bryan
Springfield
Harrison
John P. Hopkins
Washington
Capain Hines
Peekskill
N. Y
L. L. W. Munhall
Germantown
George Hutcherson Denny
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Hanna
Cleveland
Major Waller
Moody
San Francisco
Spooner
Isthmian Canal
Geological Survey
Colonel Deming
Pennsylvania
Samuel Gompers
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Kitcheners praise for Boer leaders in surrender
Lord Kitchener sent identical telegrams to Botha Delaney and Dewet praising burgher surrender. He lauded their loyal acceptance of a change of government and noted the King and British public were pleased, hoping a new era and reconciliation across races in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Botha, Delaney and Dewet
South Africa
Great Celebration at Pocahontas Fourth of July
Flat Top Installment Co offers bedroom suits from 17 dollars and up and chairs from 3 dollars per set. Credit is good. Location 81 Bluefield avenue. Also notes Great Celebration at Pocahontas on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Top Installment Co
Bluefield Avenue
Special inducements to country trade ad
Flat Top Installment Co announces special inducements to country trade at 81 Bluefield Avenue. 6 10-1w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Top Installment Co
Bluefield Avenue
For Sale Cheap Iron Safe by Bluefield Safe Co
A 1000 lb iron safe advertised as good as new is offered by Bluefield Safe Co with contact box 711 in city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Safe Co
City
West Virginia Man Lands Pretoria Consulate
Senator Scott secures J. E Profit of West Virginia a Pretoria consul post as war settles in South Africa. Profit, aided by Scott's influence, wins against many applicants. Dayton attends White House with resolutions backing administration. Treasury comptroller approves First National Bank of Phillips incorporation with named stockholders.
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Washington
Scott
West Virginia
Pretoria
South Africa
Adelbert Hay
Hay
J. E Profit
White House
Cridler
State Department
Comptroller of the Treasury
Commission of Authority
First National Bank of Phillips
J. N. B. Crim
Albert Thompson
J. F. Manowa
Alston G. Dayton
Charles F. Teter
F. O. Blue
8S. A. Moore
Ira E. Robinson
Baseball scores from three games on a single day
In Philadelphia the Phillies beat Brooklyn 5 to 1 with White and Dooin behind the plate and Hughes and Farrell on the mound. In Boston New York triumphed 9 to 4 as Eason Kittridge and Sparks Bowerman worked the batteries with Cantillon officiating. In Cincinnati Chicago fell 2 to 0 as Phillipps Bergen and Taylor Chance composed the strike corps under Powers and Brown as umpires.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
White
Dooin
Hughes
Farrell
Emslie
Boston
New York
Eason
Kittridge
Sparks
Bowerman
Cantillon
Cincinnati
Chicago
Phillipps
Bergen
Taylor
Chance
Powers
Brown
Kings New Discovery Tells Of Cure For Consumption
A Chambersburg woman recalls six months of severe hay fever and asthma leaving her near death. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a complete recovery and calls it the safest cure for throat and lung diseases, noting guaranteed bottles and free trials at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Shields
Chambersburg
Whitlow Sells Easy Freezer For Home Use
M G Whitlow offers a user friendly freezer that is simple to operate and designed to meet every requirement. See his line for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Whitlow
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Loganton Resident
D Scott Curin of Loganton Pa hails One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He claims it acts immediately and is the only safe cough remedy mothers trust for their children. The ad notes it yields to croup attacks and is pleasant for children with John L Crockett as the selling druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Scott Curin
Loganton
John L. Crockett
Cure of incurable cancer claimed by Virginia man
An Elizabeth Virginia resident reports an old man with incurable cancer cured after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad asserts Bitters expel biliousness kidney poisons and microbes while the salve heals blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. Prices 50c and 25c at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Roberts
Elizabeth
New York City Feels Threat of Race Riot After Shooting
Five year old James Degenero lies dying at Roosevelt Hospital after a pistol shot to the temple. Police seek a 25 year old Black man who struck the child after being called a racial slur. West Side tensions rise as a manhunt intensifies.
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New York
Roosevelt Hospital
West Side
Thorpe
James Degenero
Richmond Officers Balk at New Oath Timing
Richmond readers learn that many state officers wrongly swore allegiance to the new constitution before the correct date. Section 34 requires oath taking for officers elected or appointed after the constitution takes effect, with July 10 to 20, 1902 for assembly members judges and executive officers. Other officials keep current terms and take the oath only on new terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly
Coal Strike Halts James River Division Crews
In Richmond on June 1 the Chesapeake and Ohio James River division reports twenty laid off coal haul crews, with eight stations closed including Wingina and Elk Hill. Gladstone now runs a single operator per shift as coal cars drop to two or three daily, signaling possible total rail tie up without settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
James River
Chesapeake and Ohio
Gladstone
Wingina
Nicholas
Lee
Irwin
Vinita
Howardsville
Boswell
Elk Hill
Coal and Wood Delivery by T H Becker
Coal and wood supplier T H Becker offers prompt delivery and a contact phone number 125 for orders and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Becker
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Peerless Works
St. Tabor
Elkhorn
Simmons Creek
Mr. F. Matheney and
State Senate
J. M
Pocahontas Collieries Co
Booth-Bowen
Buckeye
Coaldale Louisville
Shamokin
Turkey Gap Crazer
Houston
Powhatan
Norfolk
Lick Branch
Lynchburg
Delta
Upland
Algoma
William Keyston
Bottom Creek
Pulaski
Kanawha
House
Kitchener
J. M.’’ Cigars
J. E. Proffit
Dayton
New York City
Virginia
Coal and Wood
Bluefield
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield Ave
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