Mercer County Republican Mass Convention Called in Bluefield
The Republican Central and Executive Committee of Mercer County calls a mass convention at Bluefield West Virginia on June 20 1906 at 2 PM. It aims to nominate county officers to be voted in November including two house delegates judge of criminal court county commissioner and county superintendent of free schools. It will also select delegates to the upcoming congressional and senatorial conventions and appoint a county party leadership slate.
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Mercer County
West Virginia
Blue- Heid
Mercer
Said
House of Delegates
Free Schools
Republican Central and Executive Committee
Virginia
Convention to favor counties on saloon tax retention
The report urges an early arrival for a convention that should declare in favor of counties keeping tax revenue from saloon licenses. It notes possible government publication of good and bad packing houses, and compares lists of good and bad trusts to lists of good and bad Indians.
Will Name Ticket Without Any Trouble
Mercer county Republicans meet in convention to name a ticket and select delegates to senatorial and congressional conventions. Delegates depart tonight for Huntington to attend a convention that will name Hon. James A. Hughes by acclamation tomorrow.
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Mercer County
Huntington
James A. Hughes
History Preparing to Repeat Itself in Russia Crisis Looms
Analysis notes the progress of the clash between Crown and Parliament in Russia nearing a predicted crisis. The czar reportedly plans to dissolve the rebellious dogma on June 28, while popular leaders vow to ignore the proclamation, signaling potential upheaval.
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Russia
Impending clash as Parliament faces crown in Russia crisis
The piece argues the imperial autocracy and the national assembly bear toward a final confrontation. It notes the czar may dissolve Parliament, but governments have ignored the legislature, risking a deluge if overtures fail and popular government advances.
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Finnish
Louis
Nicholas
Russia
National Assembly
Change in Coke-Oven Basis Debated at Roanoke Meeting
A long-running dispute among field operators over how to distribute available cars to mines reached no consensus at a Roanoke meeting. Coke-oven basis advocates won a vote. leaders hope for a future agreement. The piece also advertises Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar and Early Risers as winter health aids and Pedigo’s clothing sales with a Telegraph want ad pitch.
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Roanoke
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Wrinkle-Free Face
A witty advertisement claims a worried woman will become wrinkle free after using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets. It touts a bright smiling face after use and sells the product for 35 cents. Available from West End Drug Co in Bluefield and from several West Virginia distributors.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
West End Drug Co
Bluefield
W. Va
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Coopers
King’s New Life Pills Regulate Stomach and Bowel
An alarm is raised about chronic constipation from neglected bowel movement and torpid liver. King's New Life Pills are promoted as the best gentle regulators, guaranteed by all druggists, priced at 25 cents.
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