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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
1
London reports a notable improvement as the king maintained strength and had a desire for food after surgery. Bulletin notes that for the first time since the operation the king’s temperature was normal, marking encouraging progress despite a slight return of wound pain.
The death of King Edward VII will raise Prince George to the throne as George V. Born June 3, 1865, he is married to Princess Mary of Teck, with four children including the heir Prince Edward Albert George Andrew Patrick David born June 28, 1894.
Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa says after years of coughs and failed treatments Foley Honey and Tar gave immediate relief and he will never be without it in his home. Sold by G H Wade druggist.
A historical meditation on English monarchs named Edward and Richard. The piece notes Edward I’s wars with Scotland and political strife, Edward II’s murder, Edward III’s succession fears, Edward IV’s dynastic feuds, Edward V’s in the Tower, Edward VI’s boyhood death, and Edward VII’s long wait. It adds that all Richards died violently, as a possible superstition about regal names.
Madrid reports persistent clashes between King Alfonso and Dowager Queen Maria since the coronation. The quarrels have grown frequent and violent, with the king cursing at his mother in front of staff and threatening to expel her if she does not heed his wishes.
An appeal urges every man and woman in the United States to obtain a book on opium and whiskey diseases. Readers may write B. M. Wooley, Atlanta, Georgia, box 887, to receive a free copy.
Offer of twenty shares of treasury stock in an active coal operation advertised to readers. For further particulars contact the editor via Telegraph.
R N Bevill of Old Town Virginia reports their daughter was fully cured of a bad scald head by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad praises the salve for cuts burns eruptions and piles and notes it costs 25 cents at drug stores. The ad also mentions Bluefield Furniture Company selling an 8 by 6 porch screener or curtainer for 75 cents.
Spring fever is a dangerous condition caused by a torpid liver and inactive bowels. DeWitts Little Early Risers purport to stimulate the liver open the bowels and cleanse the system. An endorsement from R M Everly of Moundsville and a local sale by John L Crockett, druggist.
An old advertisement claims sacred cows defile temples in India and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills to cleanse the system. It touts benefits such as lively livers active bowels and good digestion and declares a price of 25 cents at all drug stores.
A brief note highlights a cigar labeled J M that passes all stated requirements and invites trying one to compare qualities.
Reports from the coal field describe calmer conditions after an injunction was issued. Strikers and agitators showed reduced activity with no marches or work interference and higher loading figures suggesting an early strike end. some miners reportedly deserting the union while crews return to service as output rises.
In Boston Brooklyn won 7 to 3 with 14 hits and 2 errors. Pittinger Moran vs Newton Ahearn. Ump Cantillon. In Philadelphia New York lost 4 to 1 with 8 hits and 5 errors. Frazer Jacklitsch vs Evans Yeager. Ump Emilie. St Louis Cincinnati game postponed by rain. In Chicago Pittsburg won 8 to 4 with 12 hits and no errors. Menefee Kling vs Chesbro Zimmer. Umpire O Day.
A handsome new catalogue is printed for Bluefield Normal and Business Institute which operates year round with day and night sessions. Four teachers will join the staff next session while 49 students enrolled last year. It is chartered to grant diplomas and degrees, self supporting, and does not pay dividends. Bennie Jones studies higher mathematics during vacation. C V Foland S B Payne and W P Kent study bookkeeping at night.
West Virginia colored organizations urge delegation support for a House bill barring racial discrimination by rail or steamship carriers. The measure carries fines from 500 to 5000 dollars and possible imprisonment up to six years. Support from the West Virginia delegation expected when the bill reaches the House.
Bluefield Furniture Co advertises porch and step mats at 5 cents each. The short notice highlights low prices for home entryway decor.
Advertisement urges housewives to avoid using stoves in heat and visit M. G. Whitlow to inspect the Blue Flame Oil Cookers praised as ideal for hot weather.
A brief town invitation to Pocahontas on July 4 encouraging attendance and promotion of the J. M. Cigar as a year round pleasure.
In Maynardsville Tennessee Troy Smith son of G W Smith killed David F Rogers in the dining room of the Smith hotel. The pistol duel followed Rogers' prior killing of Smith six years earlier in a Knoxville saloon. The court session drew many local attendees including the 21 year old Smith and Rogers.
The measure, favorably reported by the Interstate Commerce Committee, mandates automatic couplers and continuous brakes on all steam powered interstate railroad equipment from 1903. It also requires train brakes on every car in trains with power brakes once 65 percent of cars are equipped. Senator Elkins led the report.
The West Virginia Board of Regents re elected Rev Arthur S Thorn as principal of Concord Normal at Athens. The annual session at Parkersburg saw limited changes to faculty with additions at several normals including Fairmont West Liberty and Huntington.
Two thoroughbred pointer pups, male and female, white and liver colored, finest bred stock in the state. Address Box 13, Eggleston, Virginia.
M G Whitlow sells a freezer praised for simple operation and reliable performance. The unit is marketed as meeting every requirement and showcased in his line of appliances.
Local advertisement urges readers to call T. H. Becker at phone 125 for coal and wood orders with prompt delivery. The notice is simple and action driven, matching a small business classified style.
Bids will be received until July 5 1902 for the erection of a business house at Graham Virginia for the Isaac Eberley Company. The building will be 75 by 100 feet and three stories high. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of J S Davenport where bids will be received.
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa recalls a grim six month illness from Hay Fever and Asthma but credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a complete recovery. The medicine is touted as safest cure for throat and lung diseases and infallible for coughs and bronchial affections with trial bottles free at drug stores.
W. T. Sturdevant of Merry Oaks N C reports fifteen years of dyspepsia relieved by Kodol. He says he can eat almost anything now and urges others to use Kodol for digestion without the stomach’s aid, sold by John L. Crockett.
A YMCA benefit program at the hall begins at 8 30 with a varied list of performances. Items include a March and two step by the Mandolin and Guitar Club a Kentucky Belle recitation by Miss Fay Bailey vocal quartettes duets and trios featuring local performers and instrumentalists with admission 50 cents and children 25 cents reserved seats free
The supreme court has ruled on the Robert Foy case, the slayer of Dayton Miller. Judge Mathews of Wise County Virginia fixed Friday August 1 for the execution.
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