The Plain Path of Duty in 1898 Red Book
Overview of the 1898 American Red Book detailing foreign relations during the Spanish American War. Highlights include the Dole incident, Maine explosion, Cuba independence, the Suez Canal issue, neutrality declarations, and the Philippines question with Secretary Hay’s note on a plain path of duty.
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Washington
Dupuy de Lome
Maine
Cuba
Woodford
Spain
United States
Congress
State Department
London
Suez Canal
Germany
White
Baron von Buelow
Paris
Philippines
Hay
Mr. Day
Othr
Sherman
Henglemuller
United
Bonds Sold by Junta Amid Cuban Debt Questions
Washington reports show Cuban junta efforts to redeem bonds issued by the insurrectionaries before U S involvement. New York interests allegedly funded hundreds of thousands in cash for bonds, but totals and ownership remain unclear. Historical loans from 1868 to 1878 are cited as potentially heavy drains if paid in full.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Zanjon
New York
Spain
Rioting in Lattimer Pa Sparks Government Debate
States government blamed for rioting at Lattimer Pa with sharp dispute from Mr Shearman over a ministerial remark. Chinese affairs featured only early trouble. Conger dispatches describe the empress dowager forcing the emperor to appoint a co regent.
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Lattimer
Shearman
Conger
For Sale Cheap Grand Square Piano
Piano in good condition offered for sale with easy payments. May rent to a resident of Bluefield West Virginia. Respond to J B Jenkins at Wm Hicks and Company in Bluefield.
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Bluefield
J. B. Jenkins
Wm. Hicks & Company
W. Va
Carpenter cured of diarrhoea by a remedy
A letter from W S Whedon cashier of the First National Bank of Winterest Iowa shares experience with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy curing a carpenter troubled with diarrhoea after one dose. The druggist H N White sells it. Also promoted are claims of relief for dyspepsia and female weakness through Hoster's beer.
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W S. Whedon
First National Bank of
Winterest
Iowa
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Druggist
A local druggist Druggist J. Goldsmith of Van Etten New York endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He reports five years of sold use with complete satisfaction for his customers and his own family for ordinary coughs colds and la grippe coughs. Also advertised is Hoster's beer for indigestion and family use.
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J. Goldsmith
van Etten
N. Y
H. N. White
New Discovery Saves Children From Severe Coughs
Mrs. W. K. Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr. King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and brown chills after other remedies failed. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered, touted as infallible for coughs and colds with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles and free trial bottles.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Indian Chief Among 25 Drowned In Riobondo Sinking
A Mexican transport boat sank after snagging on Riobondo while aiding government operations against the Maya. Five crew members and about twenty Indians perished, including Chief Tamaya who had just returned from a peace conference with General Vega. Officials fear renewed Indian revolt.
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Riobondo
Tamaya
General Vega
Washington News Notes on War Readiness and Tariff Stand
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey will attend the navy board meeting in Newport while stressing wartime preparation. Republicans in Pennsylvania oppose tariff changes. Colorado Republicans push for more offices and a Teller successor, with Stevenson predicting gains in Denver and county races.
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Pennsylvania
Colorado
Washington
Dewey
Newport
R. 1
General Board of the Navy
Admiral Crowins
A. M. Stevenson
Walcott
Stevenson
Denver
Mr. Stevenson
Teller
Thompson
Alabama
Personal News From Bluefield and Area
A roundup of visits and movements includes A Clark of Hinton and A A Wysor from Sword's Creek in town, G N Scott of Davis, and J T Dixon of Ronceverte visiting Bluefield. Lectures by Dr. Steele in White's drug store June 27 and 28 attract tickets at 50 cents.
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A. Clark
Hinton
A. A. Wysor
Sword’s Creek
Ord
Landgraf
John T. Dixon
Ronceverte
Dr. Steele
White’s Drug Store
A. B. Overstreet
Newport News
Lizzie Ball
Honaker
C. A. Ball
Anderson and Easley
Citiszens’ Bank
White’s
Steele
Barker Found Guilty of Assault with Intent to Kill
In Jersey City on June 21 Barker was found guilty of assault with intent to kill in the Keller Barker shooting case. The jury returned after a brief deliberation and sentence was withheld as the prosecutor highlighted Rev Keller's character.
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Jersey City
N. J
Erwin
Keller-Barker
Blair
Barker
Rev. Keller
Thunderstorm Hits Louisville Damaging City Infrastructure
A severe storm swept Louisville overnight with high winds unroofing trees and damaging buildings. Lightning sparked fires at Fitzgerald's grocery but were put out with no major losses as the fire alarm and telephone exchange suffered damage. Streetcar wires were blown down, halting several lines while the livery sale and loan notices appeared in the report.
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Louisville
Fitzgerald
Spring Fever Preventer Tansill Punch Ad
A vintage ad promotes Tansill Punch as a cure for spring fever and a mood lifter. It claims happiness and contentment after one drink and urges morning trials for 5 cents. Sold by Flat Top Grocery Company and other dealers. advises shopping at Bluefield Mercantile Co for suits and to choose Hester beers.
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Flat Top Grocery Company
The Judeship endorses Hester’s Famous Beer as good judges
The piece extols discerning tastes in beer and life saying that those who value happiness are good judges. It concludes that good judges unanimously endorse Hester’s Famous Beer and urges readers to follow their lead to avoid error.
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Hester
Stonework bids invited for church addition
Sealed proposals will be received until June 26 for the stonework of the Christian Church addition. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signatories include E. P. Godbey S. A. Worley L. A. Lowder Abel Masse Geo. C Bailey.
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E. P. Godbey
S. A. Worley
L. A. Lowder
Abel Masse
Geo
C C. Bailey
Democrat admires McKinley as potential third term
The piece notes a Democrat who praises President McKinley. While gossip about McKinley’s third term circulated, New York papers asked Thompson for an opinion. Thompson urged that McKinley could win a third term and that the South would favor him over certain Democrats.
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President McKinley
New York
Thompson
McKinley
South
Fire Rages Through Nome Buildings In June Blaze
A disastrous Nome fire on May 28 damaged multiple blocks at the corner of Stedman Avenue and First Street and later the Washington Trading Company's Smithia Campbell building. Hose ice hindered efforts. Judge E P Ryan and wife escaped with nearly all possessions lost. Total losses estimated at 126650 dollars.
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Seattle
Wash
Nome
Stedman Avenue
First Street
Court Building
Washington Trading Company
Smithia-Campbell
E. P. Ryan
Two Death Row Murder Appeals From First Circuit
Wheeling June 21 The state supreme court weighs appeals from the first circuit in two murder cases Clarence Johnson and Hugh Devinney face execution for killing Charley McLaughlin near Market street during the state fair and John Mooney and Frank Friday among others for the murder of James Hervey at his Elm Grove home Friday is believed to be Edward Gleason with robbery cited as the motive.
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Wheeling
State Supreme Court
First Circuit
Clarence Johnson
Hugh Devinney
Charley McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Ket
Creek Bridge
McLaughlin Brothers
Johnson and
Devinney
Sens
Moundsville
John Mooney
Frank Friday
James Hervey
Elm Grove
Friday
Edward Gleason
Hervey
End of Boer War Reported Surrender by Botha
London reports from Downing Street that General Botha and his top commanders have decided to surrender after honoring Kruger. The Foreign Office is believed to have already witnessed the formal surrender.
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London
Evening Sun
Downing Street
Botha
Kruger
Foreign Office
the Sun
Makes Unique Defense in Wife Shooting Case
Washington police arrest 33 year old war department clerk Campfield after he allegedly shot his wife. He defends himself by claiming he is a former cowboy who never misses, asserting he would have hit his wife if he had fired at her. Jealousy cited as motive.
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Washington
Campfield
War Department
Excursion Boat Stranded in Toronto Bay
The steamer Chippewa with passengers to Niagara Falls ran on a sand bar in foggy Toronto Bay. The steamer Chicago remained nearby aiding. Officials believe the vessel can be cleared without damage. The Bluefield Mercantile Co advertises suits of clothes.
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Toronto
Ont
Paysens Gers
Niagara Falls
Toronto Bay
The
Bluefield Mercantile Co
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Ippines
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Woodsford
JUNTA
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B. M. Cohen
Hoster
New Orleans
Admiral Dewey
General Naval Board
Prussia
France
von Molte
Cabi
Naval Board
Bingham
General Bingham
G. N. Scott
Davis
J. E Warden
Tazewell
Vocahontas
Pocahontas
G. W. Gregg
Greensboro
N.C
Lizzie
T. A
J. D. Gregg
R.H. Henderson
Athens
Seguim
Texas
Father Boyer and
Bernard
St. Mary’s Seminary
Church of the Sacred Heart
Fred Groves
Oakvale
Calaboose
Busiess
P. O
Bland Street
Tds
Burleson & Poston
Supreme Court
Mak
Ohio
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Ave
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