Mandamus Declines Car Distribution Agreement Challenge
The court holds that when parties have an agreed allocation of interstate rail cars, mandamus cannot override that contract. If the relator asserts the contract’s validity, the court cannot force a different distribution. The pleadings fail to present relief under the 1889 Act and the writ is quashed.
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Bar
U. S
Kingwood Coal Co
West Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cooley
Michigan
Haddock
Delaware
Carter Receives Long Jail Term and Fine
The jury found M. L. Carter guilty resulting in a $1,000 fine and two years in Mercer county jail. Ellaworth McCoy pleaded guilty and drew 18 months in the penitentiary with hopes for transfer to county jail. The case leaves Carter unable to pay the amount and facing a heavy sentence, while a health-themed advertisement follows.
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M. L.carter
Mercer County
Ellaworth McCoy
Carter
Stockholders Meeting for Bank of Pocahontas Virginia
Notice states a special meeting of the Bank of Pocahontas stockholders in Pocahontas Virginia on July 8 1905 at 9 a m to consider and determine a proposed increase of the bank capital. By order of the board M Galway cashier and secretary of the board.
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Bank of Pocahontas
Pocahontas
Virginia
Eaid Bank
Co. M. Galway
Drowned Boy in Buena Vista While Saving Friend
Pierre Ancergov, fourteen, of Buena Vista, son of C T Anderson, drowned yesterday morning in the river near his home while attempting to rescue a comrade named Breon who was seized with cramps during bathing. Remains not recovered. he was born in the city and was brother of Mrs. L A Hooper and Mrs. R A Anderson.
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Pierre Ancergov
C T Anderson
Buena Vista
Breon
Young Anderson
Blaefield
L. A. Hooper
R. A. Anderson
Grading Begins on Tidewater Railway Project
Grading for the Tidewater railroad from West Virginia to Norfolk has started on the south side of the Nottoway River at W. A. Wesbrook’s farm in Southampton County near Cooper’s store. A large labor force and many teams are at work, including twenty four mules costing 200 dollars each.
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Tidewater Railroad
West Virginia
Norfolk
Nottoway River
W. A. Wesbrook
Southampton County
Cooper's
Petersburg
Train Baldwin captures alleged wreck conspirator near Nangatuck
Detectives report the capture of Jim Thornahill, a discharged Norfolk and Western trackman, by D. O. Baldwin of the city. Thornahill allegedly attempted to wreck a train near Nangatuck a few days ago and is now in custody.
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Baldwin
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Nangatuck
Jim Thornahill
D. O. Baldwin
Millionaires and the stomach a common ailment in print ad
A health notice discusses indigestion in both the rich and toilers, arguing stomach troubles are common to all. It promotes Green's August Flower as a long trusted remedy, claiming it reactivates the liver, improves appetite, and aids digestion with trial and regular bottle sizes available at Crockett and Goodykoontz.
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Crockett & Goodykoontz
Crystal Bottling Co. Ad Promotes Water and Extracts
An advertisement from Crystal Bottling Co. highlights pure distilled water and high grade extracts as essential ingredients for beverages. The copy urges continued use, referencing address 661 me. o. and branding for the company.
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Crystal Bottling Co
Fallon Florist Roanoke Va advertising shop items
One year old roses sell for $1.00 and two year cos es sell for $300 per dozen. Forty fine varieties including coleus sage and geraniums. 60 cents per dozen. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shipped in baskets by express only. Shipments made the day received. Fallon Florist Roanoke Va 619.
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Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Pile Relief
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as instant relief for all forms of piles and claims permanent cure for obstinate cases. It urges readers to buy the genuine product from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Misread Ad Warns of Electric Oil Hazard
An unusual old warning asserts safety risks with Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil in the home. The note stresses that accidents can occur at any moment and underscores vigilance around household electric products.
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Dr. Thomas
Honce
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Asute
Batiste
Hamburg
Paris
Wari
Bluefield
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O’leary
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Radford Brick Company
Tip Top
Clinch Oen
Norfolk and Western Railway
Geo. Shafer
Keller
Federal Court
Charleston
McCoy
Kennedy
Weelsy
Ohio
Ivor
Vdenhison A
Columbus
Tidewater Railway
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Care Altamont Hotel
Metropolitan
Chamberlain
White’s Pharmacy
W. Pennington
W. Va
T. W. Kirkbride
Rexall
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