Revolting Charleston case ends in attempted murder and escape
Minnie Wharton, a Tazewell County girl, rejected by M Workman, was coerced into a bogus marriage then assaulted on Two-mile creek bridge. He forced her to drink drugged whiskey, cut her with a stolen ice pick, and fired a revolver before fleeing. she survived and he was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Mary Smith
Minnie Wharton
Tazewell County
Virginia
M. Workman
Kelley’s Creek
Workman
Two-mile Creek
Capitol Street
Villian
Constable Meadows
F. 8. Henry
Big Strike Planned by New York Garment Workers
A mass walkout is being arranged by about 500000 garment workers in New York for the coming month, signaling a major labor action across the state.
Cheaper Than Walking Excursion to Cincinnati
The O. B. C. excursion to Cincinnati and return for 5.00 saves nearly two dollars versus Williamson and over seven dollars to Kenova. Two days and two nights stay in Cincinnati. Tickets available from conductors and at White's pharmacy Icefield Crockett and Wobford's restaurant. Best known to medical science Hester's beer. Wanted Thoroughly experienced stenographer and bookkeeper ads dress with reference and salary desired Stony Creek Lumber Company Tacoma Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BR. C
Cincinnati
Williamson
Kenova
White's Pharm Ev
Icefield Pharmacy
Crockett and Wobford’s
Stony Creek Lumber Company
Tacoma
Public Auction Of Livery Outfit Includes Ten Horses
A complete livery sale is set for Thursday June 27 at the Blue Field Livery Stables Bland Street 10 00 am. The offer includes ten horses wagons carts hacks bul ges harness and related gear with four months credit for good security. Burreson Poston arrange the sale advised by physicians Hoster s ter Subserie for Tot Tele graph.
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Bluefield
Bland Street
Tds
Burreson & Poston
Sprained Ankle Cured Quickly by Pain Balm
George E. Cary editor of the Guide in Washington Virginia reports a severe ankle sprain that resisted several medicines until using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says relief came quickly and a complete cure followed. Sold by H N White druggist.
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George E. Cary
the Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Arnica Salve Endorsed By Doctor For Wound Cure
A fragmentary ad touts Budkien’s Arnica Salve as infallible for cuts sores boils and skin diseases. The copy claims a doctor said it could not heal a running sore but the salve cured it and promotes a 25 cent price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. KE. Pamer
Kkman
Budkien
Arnica
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Drugists
A good cough medicine. druggists favor Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for family use and customer satisfaction. Druggist J. Goldsmith of Van Etten New York reports five years of reliable results for coughs colds and la grippe after using it in his own home. Sold by H N White druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberain
J. Goldsmith
van Ellen
N. Y
H. N. White
Judge Keller Named Federal Judge for Southern District of West Virginia
The Mail Tribune reports broad approval for Hon. B. F. Keller's appointment as federal judge for the southern districts of West Virginia. Citizens greet him at the depot, praising his eighteen years of legal practice, character, and party fidelity. Both Democrats and Republicans express satisfaction with the selection and see it as a wise, unopposed appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B . Kellar
Federal Court
West Virginia
Washington
Bb. F. Keller
Keller
Charleston
Free Trade Hopes Rise for Porto Rico
Cabinet discussions hint at a possible proclamation under the Foraker act granting free trade between Porto Rico and the United States if the island shows a sustaining revenue basis officials say. Puerto Ricans welcome the prospect as sugar duties may be removed and duties diverted to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
United States
Philippines
Informatios
Testimony on Dr King's New Discovery Saves Child Lives
A testimonial from W. K. Haviland of Armonk New York claims his daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis but was saved by Dr King's New Discovery after other remedies failed. He also cites a niece with advanced consumption who recovered, praising the medicine as infallible for coughs and colds with 50c and $1 bottles guaranteed and trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Kio
Tausill Punch Promotes Spring Comfort At Local Dealers
A promotional note advertises Tausill Punch as a remedy for spring fever and a source of happiness. It urges trying one in the morning and notes Fiat Top Grocery Company as a distributor. It also markets warm weather suits at three dollars from Bluefield Mercantile Co.
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Fiat Top Grocery Company
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Remarried After Forty Years Separate in McDowell County
Weer B McDowell of St Paul reports that forty years ago Collins and his wife lived in McDowell county West Virginia. He favored the south in the Civil War and she the north. They separated and the wife moved with the children. Today the couple were remarried through the interceding of their children who are all married. Collins is seventy eight years old. Vive Camera 5x7 daylight loading. Mebane Thornton bear Passenger Station.
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St. Paul
Fsom Collins
McDowell County
W. Va
Collins
Saloon Question Settled After License Confusion
Saloons reopen after license muddle and drought ends. Crowds return, survey the change, and court action prompted fresh debate. Saloons report healthier mood from the enforced shutdown as patrons resume steady visits.
Revival Call for Bluefield Churches to Unite
A Bluefield observer urges pastors to stage a protracted religious meeting to save souls and counteract the harm of open saloons. The writer questions venue availability and appeals to supporters to provide a place, arguing the church brings true wealth and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Seven Years In Bed And A Miracle Cure
Friends of Mrs. L Perse of Lawrence Kansas recount her years bedridden by kidney liver trouble and nervous prostration. She credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring her mobility and health in three months. The ad promotes relief from headaches backaches nervousness melancholy faintness and dizziness with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction. Also mentions a Bluefield store selling a $10 suit and a Winterset Iowa banker praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy through a worker's recovery. For sale by H N White druggist.
Wanted to borrow money on business property value
A notice offers a loan of 1000 dollars secured by business property valued at 3000 dollars. Contact P. O. Box 338. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for headache caused by stomach disorder and bowel constipation, sold by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. N. White
The Judg eship and Hes ters Famous Beer
A promotional note appeals to discerning readers who value quality in beer and life. It asserts that good judges, with refined taste, endorse Hes ters Famous Beer and urges readers to follow their lead for safe choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
Big Man Hunt in Southwest Texas Net Tightens
Local sheriffs and county officials lead a massive search for Gregorio Cortez and his gang after the slayings of Sheriff Robert M. Glover, Sheriff W. T. Morris, and ranchman Tony Schnabel. About 500 men, including Gov. Sayers detachment, guard Mexican communities as manifests of fear and attempts to avoid mob violence. Cortez’s home near Austin is under watch as authorities step up precautionary measures.
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Austin
Tex
Robert M. Glover
Gonsdales County
W. T. Morris
Karpes County
Tony’ Schnabel
Texas
Travis
Hays
Bee
Baxter
Falls
Bestrop
Kerr
Kendall
Star
Atascosa
Webb
Emmett White
Govsenor Sayers
State Rangers
Gregorio Cortez
Cortez
White
Sayers
Keller case to go to jury as verdict enters near
In Jersey City the trial of Rev Keller versus Thomas Barker for shooting with intent to kill could go to the jury tomorrow. Barker testified nearly three hours, denying a confession from his wife and citing her alleged dishonor as the motive. Mrs Keller is slated to testify this afternoon amid expected sharp legal contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Rev. Keller
Thos. Barker
One Killed and Four Injured in Quarry Cage Fall
A cage from an elevated tank at a Clear Creek quarry collapsed today in Bloomington Indiana killing Luther Lashore and injuring four others. John Raes Joe Miller Frank McFelridge and Charles Stevens sustained injuries.
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Bloomington
Ind
Clear Creek
Luther Lashore
Fac Tally
John Raes
Joe Miller
Frank McFelridge
Charles Stevs
Crazy Swede Kills at Illinois Central Depot
A deranged Swedish man opened fire at the Illinois Central depot in Rockford Illinois. He fired many shots but no bystanders were injured. A policeman fatally shot the assailant.
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Rockford, Lll
Ilinois Central Depot
Man Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Domestic Tragedy
New York report states James F. Ahearn aged 40 shot his wife after claiming she deceived him about a previous marriage and then committed suicide this morning. The incident occurred in the city, leaving no additional details about motive or bystander impact.
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New York
James F. Ahearn
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Tazewell Girl
Cybio Dieudons
Malden
Rev. Ellet
Patton House
B. M. Cohen
John Harper
Hoster’s
Hoster
Mr. Keller
the Mail Tribune
Charleston Mails Tribune
Cabinet
Iay
China
Hay Be
Ieves
Aga Pst
Ed Thet
Mane
Fay
Weer B. OM McDowell
Mebane & Thornton
The
Clufield Mercantile Co
WS Wonedon
First Nations Bank of
Winterset
Iowa
H.N. White
Keller Barker
Ens
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