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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
1
Amid scenes of the wildest enthusiasm the Republican National Convention completed its work and named William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt by acclamation.
At Philadelphia the Republican convention opens with Senator Foraker nominating William McKinley for president. Roosevelt is praised as a seconding speaker and Theodore Roosevelt is later substituted as vice presidential candidate amid wild enthusiasm. The scene includes talks by Depew and O'Dell as the party moves toward a full ticket.
Berlin reports no confirmation of Baron von Ketteler’s death or Captain Lanz’s wounding but orders the first sea battalion from Wilhelmshaven to China. A second battalion is to be mobilized and Chinese foreign instructors are dismissed, with Loebreke Toepffer and Metterbern returning to Germany.
Chicago game postponed by rain while Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 6 to 8 in a high scoring contest. New York fell to Boston 1 to 5 as Hawley and Bowerman faced Dineen and Clements. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles eczema and skin diseases with cautions about counterfeits.
The marriage of Mr. Rodman and Miss Geiling er was solemnized at 7 30 P M Wednesday in the Presbyterian church with Rev P C Clark officiating. The bridal party and guests celebrated with a reception at the Geilinger home then a honeymoon trip to Mannington, Chicago, Denver, and Salt Lake City before settling in Bellevue Ohio where Rodman serves as yardmaster for the I C R R.
Attend Roanoke Carnival from July 2 to 7 and enjoy Hester beer touted as best on the market. W H Campbell & Co announces coal price reductions for cash and pay day time with rates 3.25 dollars per ton and 1.75 dollars per half ton. 3.50 dollars per ton and 1.90 dollars per half ton.
A collage of advertisements promotes Cascar ets Candy Cathartic and One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials and claims of quick cure for ailments from headaches to rheumatism. Chamberlain’s pain balm and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure are advertised with assurances of safety, ease and digestion aid. Local druggist H. N. White is cited as seller.
A Seward analysis reports European demand for American coal rising amid war disruptions. Notes Russia’s uptake and Austria’s miners strike, with Britain’s ship activity and German opposition to American coal. Also cites Italy turning to Maryland and West Virginia coal and new North Atlantic shipping contracts.
A sunny face promises health with Hood s Sarsaparilla and Hood s Pills for digestion and energy. Advertisements cover a Roanoke Carnival July 2 to 7, a roll top desk sale, a two story Graham Virginia dwelling with payment terms, and quick cures for cold in head including Haste Beer Cure and Kermott s Chocolates Laxative Quinine.
An advertisement extols De Wtt's Little Early Risers as small in size yet powerful for cleansing the liver and bowels with no griping. The claim is attributed to H. N. White.
Allied representatives address officials and civilians in China denying interference by all foreign forces. A week passes with no word from international forces as rumors of Admiral Seymour’s death and the Japanese minister’s murder are thought unlikely.
A June 21 dispatch from Rear Admiral Brace notes no contact with command in chief for a week and reports allied forces near Tien Tsin advancing to relieve the city. Troops from Hong Kong and Wei Hai Wei expected as fighting continues around Tien Tsin. The stock market reacts to Seymour’s presumed death rumors.
Cumberland Mis June 21 The tong looks for conference between operators and miners is in sight and it is believed the strike will speedily end. Consolidated Coal Company largest operation will take the initiative and other companies will follow. President Lord wired from Deer Park that he will meet employes any day this week and tomorrow is set. The meeting will take place here. The men say a conference would end the strike. Mother Jones had left the region.
A co partnership named J N Echols and Company is formed by J N Echols and J E Echols. All accounts due to J N Eehols must be settled by June 1 1900 or they will be turned over to an attorney for collection. May 17 2900.
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