Trainsman Killed by Rock Crash Near Richlands
Brakeman J. H. Cox fell from a box car on train No. 86 as it passed a deep cut near Richlands. An overhanging rock struck him, crushing his head and killing him instantly. The lantern on the car remained lit, delaying discovery until several stations passed. The body was taken to Salem for burial after being prepared by W. S. Crockett in this city.
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Clinch Valley
J. H. Cox
J. B. Wilburn
Richlands
W. 5. Crockett
Salem
Great Factory Sale of Baldwin Pianos At Mebang’s
Sample Pianos offers high grade Baldwin pianos direct from the factory with full warranty. The sale attracts many visitors who praise the instruments and appreciate factory direct pricing. Short time display in Mebang's Jewelry Store on Princeton avenue invites buyers to save on regular profits and agent expenses.
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D. H. Baldwin & Co
DH Baldwin & Co
Mebang
Princeton Avenue
Junz Brewing Beer Ales and Porters Sold at Saloons
Advertises Junz Brewing Co famous Beer Ales and Porters on sale at all saloons. Calls on customers to ask for it today with agent Ww. ob Otey.
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Junz Brewing Co
Ob Otey
Hester's Weiner Export Beer For Family Table
A short note highlights Hester's Weiner Export as an extra fine beer suitable for family use and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
Fireworks Expected At Republican Convention Over VP Pick
Reports swirl around Senator Hanna guiding the slate at the Republican gathering as Myron Herrick and Garret Hobart are floated for vice president. Roosevelt’s late acceptance stoked tensions and revived talk Hanna may name a candidate of his own shaping the Ohio endorsement and the convention dynamics.
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Herrick
Washington
Hanna
Obioan
Garret A. Hobart
New Jersey
Platt
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
New York
Ohio
Dreamer Falls From Window After Fire Dream
John James of Parkersburg awoke from a vivid dream of his house on fire and leapt from a window fifteen feet to the pavement. He suffered a fractured ankle and multiple injuries but was aided to his home as doctors treated him.
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John James
Parkersburg
Mr. James
Rain Wipes Out National League Games
In yesterday's ball results the National League games were all postponed by rain. In the American League Cleveland beat New York 6 3 and 3 0, St. Louis edged Philadelphia 4 3, Detroit defeated Boston 2 1, and Chicago topped Washington 4 1.
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Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Kentucky Woman Whips Husband on Court Order
Lexington report details a 16 year old Civil War veteran, Kender eon Cast, publicly whipped by his wife on orders of Police Judge Riley after her accusation of pension-swindling and drunkenness. The judge supplied a whip, urged continued beating until fatigue, and the husband pled for mercy as the lash landed.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Kendereon Cast
Riley
Dodge Riley
Dodge
Tudge Riley
Wallace
Hye
Bnckand
Bean
Enthusiastic Welcome as King Peter I Arrives in Belgrade
Belgrade station greeted King Peter I with colorful scenes and cheering crowds as the royal train arrived at 10 o clock. European envoys were notably absent, but the king appeared pleased with the reception and the festive mood pervaded the station.
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Belgrade
Beleride
Peter I
Railroad seeks Merchants Coal Co assets in West Virginia
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad negotiates to purchase the Merchants' Coal Company buildings and plant at Tunnelton near Baltimore. The firm outputs 1200 tons daily and owns extensive coal lands in upper and lower Freeport vein plus acreage in Kingwood and Lyon districts.
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Cumberland
New York, New Haven and Gariford Railroad
Merchants’ Coal Company
Baltimore
Tunnelton
W. Va
Freeport
Kingwood
Lyon
Roosevelt Men Dominate Outlook at Republican Convention
Washington reports that the next Republican national convention will be steered by Lodge and Akers Roosevelt faction while Hanna’s allies fall back. Lodge may be named chairman, with Hanna sidelined due to postal scandal issues and Ohio convention fallout. Lodge could be NCS successor to Penny Heath role via Ambassador Von Meyer’s seat.
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Weahington
Jones
Lodge
Foraker
Roosevelt
Hanna
Kanna
Penny Heath
Ohio
Republican National Committee
von Meyer
Music Notes Mies Watts Recital at YMCA Ball
Mies Watts will present a class recital at the YMCA ball on Friday night June 26 at 8 30 o clock. Friends and patrons are invited to attend.
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Mies Watts
Y. M
Snow Flurry and Sudden Freeze Reported in New Jersey
In Asbury Park New Jersey a brief snow flurry occurred at 5 am followed by a sharp temperature drop. The notice comes from the Daily Telegraph archive dated June 4 with little additional context.
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Asbury Park
N.J
Cupid's Arrow Ends Stone's Courtship in Columbus Wedding
At three o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Columbus Ohio Rev J F Stone formerly of the Christian church and Mrs Dallas Liste were married by Rev Toward Walton in a quiet ceremony attended only by the bride's immediate friends. The newlyweds will tour Washington and Baltimore before a period in Old Virginia. Stone has accepted a pastorate in Findlay Ohio. The couple met in Ashland Kentucky last fall and wed to seal their courtship.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. F. St
Christian Church
Dallas” Liste
Toward Walton
First Christian Church
Mr. Stone
Ing
Washington
Baltimore
Oho
Old Virginia
The
Findlay
Ashland
Kentucky
Negro Woman Commits Death by Own Action in Alexandria
Annie Ware, a 24 year old Black woman, died after taking morphine at her Payne Street home. She was found about three this morning, rushed to the hospital, and died within an hour.
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Alexandria
Jane
Annie Ware
Payne — Street
Pan and flee suspect runs across two counties in manhunt
Logansport Indiana June 24 pan and le detectives sheriffs of two counties and policemen from three cities pursue William Herrell an ex convict who swore he will not be taken alive He fired at traveling men at Lake Erie depot Buckier Hill shot a mirror in a saloon and fired at passers by on the way home He met Shively who fled after a warning shot and Herrell had testified against him in a murder case of William Condon.
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Logansport
Ind
Shively
Herrell
William Condon
Heirmlis
Prince Henry Hosts American Guests at Kiel Luncheon
Jane Williece Hoeery of Prussia entertained Ambassador Tower and Admiral Cotton with officers of the American squadron now in Kiel. Princess Henri and Princess Pless attended the palace luncheon.
Wanted Silver Plank and Rent Ad Lines
Before the State Democratic convention met this morning supporters of the silver idea vowed to fight any effort to exclude the Kansas City plank from the platform. Furnished room for rent. Married couple preferred. Apply at 707 Princeton Avenue. 625-4.
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Des Moines, Jr
Kansas City
Princeton Avenue
Cute Photo Studio Ad Promises Pleasant Pictures
A local ad promotes a four-position photo set at 35e with a guarantee of satisfaction. The message urges quick action and notes the studio is short on time, located at 85 Princeton Avenue.
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Princeton Avenue
Woman tours Breathitt County land and camps during trip
Mrs Heln B. Lansiowne of Cincinnati completes a tour of Breathitt County Kentucky in interest of Breathitt Coal Iron and Lumber Co sold to a New York syndicate. A deed recorded in Jackson Kentucky required camping on the trip and she inspected 120000 acres.
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Feud County
Pittsburg
Heln B. Lansiowne
Ofincinnati
Breathitt County
Breathitt Coal, Iron & Lumber Co
New York
Jackson
Blacksburg Cadets to Visit World’s Fair
Blacksburg Va June 24 The Board of Visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute authorized a battalion of cadets to visit the St Louis exposition next spring The exposition opens in May and the cadet unit will go early in June for one week The Big Four railway offers transport facilities and the trip is expected to be highly educational and enjoyable with students eagerly anticipating it.
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Blacksburg
Board of Visitors
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Battalion of Cadets
St. Louis Exposition
Big Four
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promotes Stomach Health
An advertisement claims stomach health is essential for wealth and strength. It argues all digestion issues stem from digestion and asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures loss of appetite, nervousness, headaches, constipation, bad breath, sour risings, indigestion, and dyspepsia. Sold by Jno. L. Crockett.
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Jno. L. Crockett
Arnica Salve Recommended for Rural Immense Need
A rural family faces distress after accidents and injuries where Bucklen’s Arnica Salve provides relief. The ad touts the salve as the best on earth, 5 cents at all drug stores.
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Bucklen
Advert Blurs Into Hazardous Health Claim
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Dr Thomas and Medtiie Oil in a dated, unsafe promotional fragment. No clear event or outcome is discernible, but the disjointed text implies a hazardous health claim linked to a product. The readable names are Dr Thomas and Medtiie Oil.
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Thomas
Aeppen
Intrigue in the Palace Forces Kremlin Shakeup
A letter from St. Petersburg reports a clash between the Czar and cabinet ministers over the Kishener massacre. Foreign Minister Lamedorff resigned to the Czar who refused the move, pressing for tighter control as palace intrigue deepens. The minister cites government and palace intrigue and urges dismissals.
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Kishener
London
Jane
St. Petersburg
Lamedorff
Lamesdorff
Czar
Prince and Princess of Wales receive honorary degrees at London University
The Prince and Princess of Wales were awarded honorary Doctor of Law and Doctor of Music degrees by London University in a bright ceremony. Also honored were Lord Leicester and Lord Kelvin, who received honorary Doctor of Science degrees.
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Prince and Princess of Wales
Doctors of Law
Music
London
Dovrtor
Mausic
London University
Lord Leicester
Lord Kelvin
Delaware Attorney General vows to punish lynch leaders
Willington June 4 Attorney General Ward of Delaware announces determination to punish those who participated in the lynching of George Whits He predicts no trouble but notes names of temple leaders are widely spoken and warns they may flee the state to avoid arrest.
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Willington
Del
Ward
Delaware
George Whits
Temple
Pope’s Intestinal Trouble Limits Diet Ahead of Consistory
The Pope remains on liquid nourishment due to persistent intestinal trouble but plans to preside over a public consistory tomorrow. Dr. Lapponi attends him thrice daily. The new Bishop of Columbus, Ohio, will be elected in early July at a special Cardinal sitting.
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Rome
Jane
Lapponi
Columbus
Ohio
Two Escape From Tombs Prison Tunneling to Leonard Street
Warden Van D Dirt reports two inmates escaped from the Tombs during the night by tunneling from the women's section and breaking through to Leonard Street outside the old prison walls, now being demolished.
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New York
van D Dirt
Tombs Prison
Woman's Prison
Leonard Street
Will Always Be Blind News From New York
Mrs I Allen Sinkey daughter in law of the great evangelist announces in New York that hope for recovery of his sight has been abandoned and medical opinion is uncertain regarding fate.
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Evangelist Sankey
New York
I. Allen Sinkey
Evangelist
Fireworks Display Planned by Charles Schwab at Home
A local notice reports Charles Schwab organizing a large fireworks show at his residence in Altodad Pa on June 24 for an annual celebration. Neighboring residents are invited to attend as part of the public display.
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Altodad
Charles Schwab
Abssater
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