Trains Resume Service After Flood Near Radford
Terrific rainstorm near Radford floods the region as trains from Columbus resume service with delays. Norfolk and Western repairs continue while farmers suffer heavy crop losses and coal shipments prepare to resume next day. No railroad property damage reported yet, death toll estimated around forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western
Pocanontas
Bluefield
Williamson
Columbus
Saeger
Laecer
Radsford
Bel Spring
Dry Branch
The Judgeship and Hos’s Famous Beer Endorsement
A reflective column extols practical wisdom and happiness as guides to taste. It asserts judges favor Hos a s Famous Beer, urging readers to follow their prudent example in choosing beverages and life.
Morgan after coal field moves toward million dollar deal
Morgan syndicate renews negotiations to buy all New River coal properties in West Virginia. The planned transfer could involve many millions of dollars with Senator Stephen B. Elkins reportedly backing the move. Some operators have signaled willingness to sell while others prefer private profit.
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Senator Elkins
New River Properties
Charleston
W. Va
Morgan
New River
United States
Stephen B. Elkins
Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured by Pain Balm
George E. Cary editor of the Guide Washington Va recounts a severe ankle sprain that resisted several medicines until Chamberlains Pain Balm gave rapid relief and a speedy complete cure. Sold by H N White druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Cary
the Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Nearly All On Their Way Home After Troop Expiry
Military records show most personnel, both privates and officers, released by the deadline ending June 30, with time expired for service near the final turnover.
Controversy Over Pension Chief Evans Grows As Senator Denies Promise
Washington dispatch reports a new chapter in the Sickles Evans pension controversy. Senator N B Scott denies promising Evans would be retired and recounts letters from Republicans questioning Evans while asserting no authority to pledge removals. Evans and Sickles await further developments.
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Washington
Daniel E. Sickles
New York
Evans
N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Scott
Commissioner Evans
Gen. Sickles
Republican National Committee
General Sickles
Old Golthers
Mr. Evans
National Committee
Return of Philippine volunteers and muster plans
The United States prepares for muster out of volunteers in the Philippines as ships Tyra and Kintuck return with officers and troops. It notes possible delays beyond June 30 for muster, payment questions, and expected general discharge actions. Major Generals Shafter and Wood shift roles, with the volunteer force totaling about 35 000 and policy to keep 40 000 in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
Tyra
Portland
Ore
28Th Infantry
Kintuck
Seattle
Wash
43D Infantry
San Francisco
Congress
Volunteers
Shafter
Department of the Columbia
Wood
Cuba
Paris Berlin race ends with Fernier as winner
Berlin reports that M Fernier, the French driver, arrived in Berlin at 7 38 with dust to win the long Paris Berlin automobile race. A crowd of several hundred greeted him as the first finisher. The page also lists a for sale notice for an iron office safe and oak boards with fencing.
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Berlin
M. Fernier
Paris
F. Rorer
Agt
Switch lock smashed derails Pennsylvania train near Greensburg
The second section of Pennsylvania railroad No. 21 wrecked east of Greensburg at 1:05 am. Five sleeping cars derailed. three passengers injured including Louis A. Holtan J. J. Harvardson and H. H. Lloyd. Switch lock smashed and rails thrown for siding. train robbery suspected. engineer slowed the train and prevented a worse disaster.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Greensburg
Louis A. Holtan
Brooklyn
J. J. Harvardson
Louisville
H. H. Lloyd
Cincinnati
Tunnel cave in endangers through train in Baltimore
A Pennsylvania tunnel under Hoffman street caved in early today causing a New York to Jacksonville through train to halt just before the west-end exit. Engineer Morley and the fireman escaped. cars were hauled back out the east end as the tunnel flood widened the breach. Trains rerouted via Baltimore and Ohio tracks and the line remains blocked. The 30 year old tunnel spans about a mile through unstable soil.
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Rowly
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Hoffman Street
New York
Jacksonville
Morely
West End
Boston man marries rich widow and finds Dr King’s Life Pills cure
A Boston man who recently wed a sickly rich young woman is said to be happy after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pill claims to cure jaundice, biliousness, malaria, fever and ague, and liver and stomach issues. At 25 cents, druggists advertise it as gentle yet effective. Also listed is valuable residence property for sale on Mercer Street with outbuildings and a rear lot house option, suitable for boarding or hotel use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dr. King
Mercer Street
Saving Daughter From Whooping Cough With Discoveries
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York says her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr Kings New Discovery saved her life after other remedies failed. Her niece with advanced consumption is now well thanks to the medicine. Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to Dr Kings New Discovery as to no other medicine on earth. Infalible for Coughs and Col ds 502 and 1 bottles guaranteed by all druggists. Trial bottles free.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
For Sale Cheap Grand Square Piano
One grand square piano in good condition offered for sale with easy payments. Will rent to a resident of Bluefield. Apply to J. B. Jenkins at Wm. Hicks & Company Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
J. B. Jenkins
Wm. Hicks & Company
W. Va
Arnica Salve Cures Severe Burns from Gas Stove Incident
N. E. Palmer of Kirkman Iowa reports a terrible explosion from a gasoline stove injuring a lady. Doctors could not heal the resulting sores but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve completely cured them. Recommended for cuts sores boils and skin diseases. 25c at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Palmer
Kirkman
Bucklen
Stomach and Liver Tablets Aid Wisconsin Woman
Mrs. C. E. VanDeusen of Kilbourne Wisconsin reports long stomach trouble and constipation. She says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets helped her more than other preparations. Sold at H. N. White's drug store for 25 cents with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. VanDeusen
Kilbourne Wis
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Tax law changes abolish stamp tax on many bank documents
Tomorrow goes into effect a sweeping repeal of stamp taxes on bank checks notes and related financial instruments. The schedule lists items repealed outright and others modified including beer tobacco cigars and various fees with new rates and exemptions.
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Radford
Landgraff
Preyout
Burke
Temorary
North Fork
Bluefield Mercantile Company
Geo. Wood
Hester
Sickies
Hbeers
Pocahontas
Ocahontas
Pocahontas Collieries Co
Hoster
Pennsylvania Road
The
Baltimore and Ohio
Coachman
Cleveland
Edward Klucker
Kirk Bishop
B. Kluecker
Klucker
Internal Revenue
Marine
Island
Fire
Casualty
Fidelity and Guaranty
Pound
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Ave
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