Bloody Mountain Feud Ends with Fatal Skull Fracture
The Bluefield report describes a violent conflict near Oakvale over a mountain woman Jennie Hale known as Jennie Williams. Frank Atwood is alleged to have killed Bill Melvin with an axe after a struggle, struck by shotgun and pistol fire, leaving Atwood with a fractured skull and Melvin wounded but not fatally.
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Bluefield
Oakvale
Rilver Mountain
Jennie Hale
Jennie Williams
Williams
Jennie
Frank Atwood
Bill Melvin
Atwood
Melvin
Giles County
Pearisburg
Fatal Explosion Kills Gravely and Injures Houston
Two workers from S. Walton & Co. were killed or injured in an early morning blast on the grade between Coopers and East End tunnel. Winston Gravely died instantly after the explosion while Tinker Houston sustained severe head and facial injuries and is not expected to survive. Gravely’s body was sent to Martinsville, Virginia, via No. 12.
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Coopers and
East End Tunnel
Winston ,Gravely
Tinker Houston
S. Walton & Co
Gravely
Houston
Mammoth Teeth Found in Clinch Valley Flood Debris
Excitement in St. Paul over mammoth teeth unearthed by recent flood on the Clinch Valley division. Reported that two grinders together weighed thirteen pounds. Also notes a for sale residence on Raleigh street seven rooms never occupied contact Nathan Sohn Bluesfield Inn for terms.
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St. Paul
Clinch Valley Division
Raleigh Street
Nathan Sohn
Bluesfield Inn
Hester’s Famous Bock Beer and Shoes Ad
Spacey advertisement spot promotes Hester’s Bock Beer and West Virginia Bock with exhortations to drink safely. It markets shoes from multiple lines including Milford Shoe Company and Rich Famous Julia Marlowe styles. It notes prices and a bottle offer of $1.50.
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Julia Marlowe
Milford Shoe Company
J. L. Horton
Bland Street
West Virginia Bock Beer Stands Out as Best Choice
The advertisement promotes West Virginia Bock as the real article that costs no more and claims superior quality over other options. It emphasizes value and authenticity for beer drinkers seeking a top Bock.
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West Virginia
Can't Keep it Secret. New Life Pills praised nationwide
Dr King's New Life Pills are advertised as a cure for liver and bowel troubles, constipation, sick headache, biliousness, jaundice and indigestion. The blurb urges readers to try them for 25 cents at drug stores and mentions Blue Front in Pattan offering the product.
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Dr King
Pattan
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertised for Lung Ailments
A testimonial claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures a cough that settled on the lungs and prevented pneumonia and consumption. The ad notes N. Jackson of Danville and G. H. Wade as seller.
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Foley
N. Jackson
Danville
Lir
G. H. Wade
Moonshiners Nabbed After Chase in Flat Top Country
Deputy Marshal Dan Cunningham and Jack Cragg captured Grinny Jim Lilly after a mile long brush chase near Flat Top post office. Everett Lilly earlier arrested on bail. Wint Roles and Lundy Brammer also taken in Summers and Mercer counties as officers break up the Flat Top moonshine operation.
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Dan Cunningham
Jim” Lilly
Everett
Grinny Jim
Flat Top Post Office
Cunningham
Jack 3Ragg
Barn
Mercer County
Wint Roles
Elliston
Summers County
Lundy Brammer
Hinton
Hudgine
Huntington Chosen for June 19 Republican Convention
The Fifth District Republican committee met at the Florentine hotel Huntington to fix the site and date for the next convention. Huntington was chosen over Pt Pleasant Bluefield Williamson and Beckley by two ballots with June 19 set as the convention date. John A. Sheppard of Mingo was elected chairman and W A Brazie of Logan secretary amid resignations of E Northcott and Sam V Matthews.
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Republican Congressional Committee
New Fifth Congressional District
Huntington
Pt. Pleasant
Bluefield
Williamson
Beckley
E. Northcott
Sam V. Matthews
Boone
J. B Browning
Cabell
KE. Northcott
Lincoln
Clark May
Logan
B. O. Holland
Mingo
J. A. Sheppard
McDowell
R. B. Burnheim
Wyoming
R. R. Smith
Mercer
James Hearn
Raleigh
D. E
Hughes
Mason
Earl
Northcott
Mathews
Charleston
John A. Sheppard
W. A. Brazie
Coke Oven Tragedy Claims J H Jennings in Coopers Shootout
J H Jennings a colored worker at Coopers died Saturday from a wound caused two days earlier during a quarrel with Ben Payne, also colored. Payne fired after confrontation at the door, striking Jennings in the windpipe. Payne fled, a pursuit followed, and he remained at large as Jennings was buried Saturday afternoon.
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J. H. Jennings
Coopers
Jennings
Ben Payne
Payne
State Medical Society Meeting Set for Parkersburg
The state medical society will hold its annual meeting in Parkersburg May 21 22 and 23. It is expected to be one of the largest gatherings with over 150 physicians from across the state planning to attend. Also Notes on Hester's Famous Beers and local ads mention Bluefield saloons selling West Virginia Beer.
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The
State Medical Society
Parkersburg
Hamburg American liner arrives in Plymouth with Prince Henry aboard
The Hamburg American liner Bearchland with Prince Henry and the party on board arrived in Plymouth at 12 15 this afternoon and set sail for Cherbourg at 1 15.
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Plymouth
England
Prince Henry
Cherbourg
Postal Revenue Contest Advertisement
Wayne West Virginia cash buyers supply Co markets a postal revenue contest offering a free guess with each purchase. The notice promises today enrollment and includes statistics and pricing details for startups.
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Starup
Cash Buyers Supply Co
Wayne, W. Va
Laxative Bromo Quinine touted as cure in two days
An advertisement claims to cure grip in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine, features E. W. Grove’s signature on every box, and sells for 25 cents or 5 cents for a lighter version. It also promotes West Virginia Bock Beer as the best available.
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E. W. Grove
J M Cigar Ad Praises Low Price at Blue Front
A brief ad touts a J-M cigar priced at a nickel claiming it delivers peak enjoyment. It notes out of town orders are promptly attended to by The Blue Front.
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Blue Front
Hay Fever Association Endorses King’s New Discovery
Claiming to cure consumption and asthma, the advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption pneumonia bronchitis grip croup and whooping cough. It offers 50 cents to 1 dollar sizes with free trial bottles at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Supreme Court Opinions Sighted From West Virginia Court
The supreme court of appeals delivers opinions on cases from multiple counties including Webster Greenbrier Mercer Mingo Logan Mason Barbour Kanawha and Wirt within West Virginia. Several rulings affirm reverse remand or dismiss with adjournment and notices for supersedeas bonds. Ads for Hester’s Beer Tansill’s Punch and 2 Remington Typewriter follow the legal notices.
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Supreme Court of Appeals
Webster Lumber Co
Keystone Lumber Co
Webster County
Poffenbarger
Cochreno
Shavban Et All
Greenbrier County
Woffensbarger
Electric Bitters Promised For Nervous Women Health
Women troubled by nerves headaches sleeplessness loss of appetite and ill health are urged to try Electric Bitters. The ad claims thousands of female patients found relief from nervous troubles backache and weak kidneys and offers a 50 cent guarantee of satisfaction at drug stores.
Nerve and Bone Oil Marketed for Rheumatism and Wounds
An advertisement promotes a large bottle of Nerve and Bone Oil for rheumatism cuts sores burns and bruises sold by White's Pharmacy at 25 cents.
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White’s Pharmacy
Protection of Mine Workers Ventilation Bill Rise in Senate
Washington reports Senator Scott pushing the Lacy bill to require miners' shafts and pits to have adequate ventilation at depth, with 33 1 3 cubic feet per second per 50 workers, daily shot firing after all miners are hoisted, and a misdemeanor fine up to 500 dollars for violations. The measure, already passed by the House, aims to safeguard mine workers and will be reviewed by the Senate Mines and Mining Committee chaired by Scott.
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Washington
Scott
John Mitchell
United Miners’ Union of the United States
Lacy
Senate Committee On Mines and Mining
House
Cape Colony Rebellion Flare Signals Boer War Strain
London reports renewed Cape Colony rebellion gains as Commandant Maritz seizes two large convoys and the government suppresses word of their loss General Bruce Hamilton launches a southeast Transvaal drive aiming to capture elements of Botha's force amid growing discouragement over the war.
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London
Cape Colony
Maritz
Bruce Hamilton
Transval
Botha
Emperor William II sails to Cuxhaven to await Prince Henry
Berlin reports Emperor William II boarded the battleship Kaiser William II to sail toward Cuxhaven where he will await the arrival of Prince Henry.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Germany
Kaiser William II
Cuxhaven
Prince Henry
Troops Recalled From Norfolk Over Fresh Strike Outbreak
In Norfolk Virginia on March 17 authorities consider recalling troops that left earlier this morning because of a new outbreak of strikers.
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Norfolk
Senator Humphreys Dead Albany
State Senator Lester Humphreys died at Albany hospital this morning. The brief notice notes his passing and lists no further details.
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Senator Humphreys
Albany
Lester Humphreys
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Hester
Manhattan
J. Baker’s
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Granny Jim Lilly
Everett Lilly
Aee
John A. Shepperd
W. A. Booze
Florentine Hotel
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Ious
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Wright & Berry
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Supreme Court
Weston
Ralston
Lewis County
McWhorter
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Connaly Vs. Wallace Co
Mingo County
Brannon
Town of Mason Vs. Ohio River Railroad Co
Mason County
Hatfield
Reece
Kittle
Randolph County
State of West Virginia
Wm. Both
Wirt County
Marshall
Hall
Jefferson County
Remington Typewriter
E W. Atkinson
Tansill
Senate
South Africa
Taosill’s
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