Convention Drags Into Night Over Ward Contests
Republicans held a lengthy convention from 3 p.m. to after midnight with a contested Fourth Ward delegation. Temporary officers included H A Ritz as presiding and Capt. D B Baldwin as temporary secretary, later replaced. Balloting for chairmen produced a 17-17 tie after many ballots, adjournment planned.
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Fourth Ward
BD. A. Ritz
H. Lene
Ash M Prince
J Holbrook
Lane
Mercer
Montgomery
Prince
Wnd
Pastors of Bluefield Happenings of a Way
A portrait of Rev. P. C. Clark, Bluefield Presbyterian pastor, is sketched along with his background from Washington County Virginia and Union Theological Seminary. The piece praises his direct, honest character, theology, and non political preaching, and notes his influence on local social and religious uplift.
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Hampen Sidney
Union Theological Seminary
Mr. Clark
The
Presbyterian Church
Keystone Bargain House Sale Ends Old Business
Mrs H C Jones reports the sale of Keystone Bargain House in Keystone West Virginia to M A Gilrath Co. The announcement lists reduced prices from seventy five cents to 250 dollars and notes all accounts due to R M Gerret at Keystore. It mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted item and includes dates of February 4 1898.
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Keystone
W. Va
Keystone Bargain House
M. A. Gilrath & Co
R. M Gerret
Keystore
W. V
Man from Barbour accused in grisly murder
A Barbour county man Bill Poling is accused of murdering a girl taken from the county almshouse. Detectives found a grave and were preparing to exhume when Poling allegedly unearthed the corpse and tried to burn it. Earlier he nearly beat two other girls from Tucker county almshouse.
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Bill Poling
Barbour County
Poling
Tucker County
Sausage Work Chosen for Luetgert in Joliet Prison
Chicago March 5 The wife-murderer Luetgert is assigned to sausage making at Joliet Penitentiary. He will oversee the operation as part of his life imprisonment. The plan pleases him.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Luetger
R Lun
Joliet
Yeast keg blast blamed for New Brunswick office explosion
A keg of yeast exploded in the United States Express Company office in New Brunswick, New Jersey, triggering a rumor of a Spanish bomb. The blast damaged the office. assistant manager William Reed was present but unharmed.
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New Brunswick
N. J
United States Express Company
William Reed
King's New Discovery Credited With Curing Chronic Coughs
Chilhowie merchant R B Greever credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing consumption after years of illness and failed remedies. He reports relief after two bottles and praises the product for coughs colds and consumption. Trial bottles are offered free at H N White's Drug Store. A Washington letter praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm notes its use against rheumatism and throat chest soreness with pneumonia relief. Also sold at H N White's Drug Store.
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R. B. Greever
Chilhowie
Dr. King
H. N White
Washington, D. C
G. A. Studer
United States
Singapore
Des Moines
Chamberlain
H. N. White’s
Spain Buys Ships Amid Uncertain Funding
London reports Spain has purchased two Amazonas type cruisers and a sister ship from Brazil program, each about 4000 tons and 23 knots with top guns. Spain seeks two more cruisers of similar design built in France and aims to secure guns and large supplies amid funding questions.
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Armstrongs
Spain
England
London
Brazil
France
War talk and Maine inquiry denial reach White House
A State Department official says war with Spain is possible but not probable. It is not believed Spain official involvement occurred in the Maine disaster. Indemnity potential is discussed while the Navy’s Board of Inquiry remains silent on findings. Consul General Lee’s reports are denied as official.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
Naval Court of Inquiry
Maine
Spaim
Ile
Leo
Day
Lee
Havana
Ques
Board of Inquiry
Navy Department
Long
Coal business change of ownership announced
A notice states the coal business of J. J. Benbow has been purchased and will continue at the old stand on Bluefield avenue one door west of Klondike, with the date February 9, 1908 noted.
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J. J. Benbow
Bluefield Avenue
Klondike
Fortify Against Disease with Sarsaparilla and Pills
An 1880s-style ad urges readers to strengthen health by purifying blood and aiding digestion with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It promotes Hoops Pills as a family laxative and notes E Leslie Day on Bland Street offering a dollar reward for identifying King David's mother.
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E. Leslie Day
Bland Street
King Davia
Rorer Store Block Room Application Noted
A room within Rorer Store Block on Princeton Avenue is noted for an application. The entry lists Rorer No 7 apartments in the building with a range of 3 to 6.
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Rorer
Princeton Avenue
Townwide Tea Promotion and Window Display Incident
Citizens urged to sample Samuels' high grade teas and coffees in town. A window display at Mrs. G. B. Stevenson’s shop was damaged as a local mishap, drawing attention to the event.
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Samuels
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May
H. Shott
the City Co A
G. J. Holbrook
Mr. Prince
Williams
Committee On Permanent Organization and Order of Business
J. E. Marrin
Judge Holbrook
Martin
Holbrook
Utes
Bluefield
Rev. P. ©. Clark
Greever
P. C. Clars
Washington County
Virginia
Abingdon
Liberty Hill Academy
Old
Alaska
Senate
California
A. S. Grant
Hampden Sydney College
Armstrong
Ishpeming
Mich
Issane
Columbus
Ohio
Civil Service
Proctor
House
Stone Cutters’ Association of New York
H. A. Ritz
Wr. Martin
Tazewell
Rocky Mount
Franklin County
Fincastle
Botetourt
Waldorf Astoria
New York
Chauncey M Depew
House Naval Committee
League Island
Wilkes-Barre
Woodward
Carter
Andrew Carnegie
Dr. Martin
Ing
Ash M. Prince
Dr. Matin
Order of Business and Permanent Organization
1St Ward
J. E. Martin
E E. Carter
D. B. Baldwinsth
J. M. Sanders
W. T. Watkins
D. G. Lilley
I. A. Ritz
George A. Shirey
Emmet Gaines
C. H. Lane
W. Atkinson
N.J Morrie
Charles Dickerson
H. M. Smith
Ask M. Prince
T. C. Harris
W.F. Brockmeyer
C. Granderson
E ©. Kennison
McDowell Recorder
George Ashirey
JW Dunnagan
T U Harris
Clark
Jesus Christ
Jim
Bluefield Presbyterian Church
Holland
Gray
Postemaster Baker
Lake City
8. C
Mrg
G. B. Stevenson
Trenton
N.J
James Petre
Whittaker Avenue
Roundsman McNamara
Police
Jamie
James
Cumberland
Elkins
Tion
Hoop's
Pitts
Pee Bate
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