County Court Grants Licenses and Saloon Approvals
The county court granted licenses to hotels at Oakvale and rejected several saloon applications. Favorable votes went to Lilly and Bailey with Kegley opposed. Licenses awarded include Kelly & Moyers J Lazarus & Co Williams Herbert R Hunter Bu M Cohen J Kaufman J Baker Geo Whitworth J L Corvin J Hester and Demuzie White and Mrs J H Robine for Oakvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Lilly and Bailey
Kegley
Kelly & Moyers
J. Lazarus & Co. S
Williams
Oakvale
Demuzie White
J. H. Robine
Looking After Self Some Lightning Changes in Love Affairs
Harmon Bell a Norfolk and Western operator at Wilsondale had sought a marriage license for a girl in his neighborhood. A telegram from Mr Self claimed the intended had changed her mind and gone to marry someone else. Mr Self then went to Wayne and married Miss Josie Newman, a handsome young woman of that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Bell
Norfolk and Western
Wilsondale
Wayne
Mr. Self
Princeton Items Shows Local Licenses and Missing Grand Juror
Marriage licenses issued to Thomas Holland and M Elli ban, ages 20 and 18. Charles Hayes summoned to grand jury has disappeared. Miss May Slayen travels to Highland County Virginia to visit friends. A street lamp was shot out Saturday night leaving darkness. police pursue guilty parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Holland
M. Elli
Charles Hayes
Miss May Slayen
Highland County
Smallpox Convalescent Defies Guards. Arrests Follow
Wesley Woodson, declared a smallpox convalescent, was kept at home by guards and a ward flag. He tore down the flag and resisted the guard, prompting a four-man reinforcement armed with Winchester rifles. After fumigation, Constable Bailey arrested Woodson and Smire Brown fined $30 for assaulting Mr. King of Coopertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Woodson
Wesley
Bailey
Smire Brown
King
Coopertown
Hat retailer announces spring Derby and soft hats ready
Exclusive agents for Knox hats for men announce the spring line of Derbys and soft hats now ready. J.L. Horton at 20 Bland Street reports receipt of a new clothing bill for men in sizes for spring wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Derby
Just
J.L. Horton
Bland Steet
Julia Marlowe
Milford Shoe Company
J. L. Horton
Bland Street
Fatal House Fire Injury of Mrs. Gills
The story recounts a severe accident near the city where the wife of Ben Gills was severely burned when her clothing caught fire from an open chimney. She was found unconscious, partially unclothed, and sustained extensive burns before being cared for by Dr. Smith who reports she is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gills
Tragic Coal Train Derailment Claims Brakeman John Stultz
John Stultz, about 28, a brakeman for Conductor Parks, was killed when a coal train derailed on the North Fork branch while delivering empties to Ashland Coal and Coke. He leaped from the car to escape, suffering fatal head and neck injuries. his body was brought to the city on No. 12. He left a wife and no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stultz
North Fork
End of Strike Near as Miners Return to Work
Union miners are returning to work at Wyoming Creek coal held area and some have gone back in a gesture of recognizing the union. Joseph Virgin and about forty Inman mine workers visited Lynchburg to attend federal court over contempt charges against union organizers Webber and Haddow. The strikers lack funds to sustain the stoppage, but indications point to an early settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Virgin
Inman
Lynchburg
W. H. Webber
John Haddow
Appalachia
February tax receipts show modest gains for state office
Secretary of state reports February transactions to the auditor. Despite February’s dull business, receipts total 2274.81 from state seal tax 182, book sales 939, capital stock increase 28.50, resident and foreign corporate licenses 24431 and 981.00. Also notes saloon beer ads and health claims for Hester’s Beers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Bill Narrowing Conspiracy Definition Moves Forward
Washington reports that a senate judiciary committee approved a bill to limit conspiracy scope and restraining orders in interstate trade disputes. The measure would deem agreements between two or more to act or not act in trade disputes non criminal if individual acts would not be crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Senate
Fenians Plan a Rising in Ireland
Rome correspondent reports the Vatican received confidential news of a serious Irish situation. Fenians have conducted months of propaganda aiming at a general rising and the Vatican is expected to urge Irish clergy to stay aloof from revolutionary agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vatican
Rome
Daily Chronicle
Ireland
Vatician
Electric Bogus Slogan Ads for Cigars and Beer
A string of vintage ads touts cheap cigars labeled J M and West Virginia Bock beer. It promises low prices with lines about morning smoke and Prince Henry endorsements, aiming to lure readers with bargains and brand names.
End Not in Sight in Boer War Hope, Southampton Letter
Southampton reports a letter from March 18 quoting Major Gay esford of General Kitchen er's staff. He says the British press inflates hopes the Boer war will end by the coronation and notes the conflict will not finish within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Gayesford
Kitchener
Electric Bitters Promised To Aid Nervous Women
An old advertisement claims nagging wives suffer health issues from nerves and happiness loss. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervous trouble loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness constipation fainting and dizziness. The ad boasts thousands of users and a 50 cent price with a satisfaction guarantee.
Arbitration talks aim to settle Clyde longshoremen grievance
Boston officials and Clyde steamship line representatives held a conference to resolve the longshoremen dispute that remains from the late strike. The proceedings focus on reaching a settlement and restoring normal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Arbitration
Clyde Steamship Line
Ex-confidential Clerk Arrested for $110,000 Bank Theft
Bayonne New Jersey March 18 M x May er ex confidential clerk of Charles Rathbone and Co bankers at eighth and Wall streets New York was arrested at noon aboard a Jersey Central train here charged with the theft of $110 000 and committed to jail without bail to await requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
N. J
M.x Mayer
Charles Rathbone & Co
Eighth and Wall Streets
New York
Jersey Central
Insurgents seize Juan Griego and advance on Asuncion
Port of Spain reports that insurgents aided by the steamer Bolivar captured Juan Griego and moved toward Asuncion the island capital. Authorities fear the rebels may soon control the entire island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Venezuela
Bolivar
Juan Griego
Asuncion
Small Laager Captured in Transvaal War Action
Pretoria march 18 Bruce Hamilton captured a small Boer laager near Vryheld in southeastern Transvaal Four Boers were killed six wounded and seventeen taken prisoners General Emmett Botha's brother in law was among the captives. FOR SALE A new residence on Raleigh street seven rooms never occupied good terms contact Nathan Sohn Bluesfield Inn
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Pretoria
Bruce Hamilton
Vryheld
Transvaal
Emmett Botha
Raleigh Street
Nathan Sohn
Bluesfield Inn
West Virginia Bock Tops Local Market Sales
West Virginia Brewing Company's Bock leads the market as the top seller. Goodcnuff is noted as satisfactory at dealers, with a call to choose West Virginia Bock and not to consider alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Brewing Company
Brooks Murder Trial Highlights Witness and Grief
Ruth Dani, fiancée of Walter Brooks and once close to Florence Burns, testified she sent Brooks’ last letter indicating more trouble ahead with Burns. Brooks Sr. broke down recounting finding his son near death at Gen Island Hotel and identified a comb as Burns’s. Burns appeared unmoved as the case unfolded. Separately, a War Department report shows Cuba customs revenue for January 1900 at 2,401,717 with various year-to-year changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Brooks
Ruth Dani
Florence Burns
Brooks
Thomas Brooks
Gen Island Hotel
Rebellion Spreading Across Chinese Provinces
March 18 report notes rebellion expanding in Kwang Si Kwang Ung and Yunnan. General Ma retreated after two days of combat near Fang Chang where rebels seized the town and set up headquarters. They killed or captured villagers and looted the town. Nearby items mention retail ads for shirts beer a typewriter and local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Kwang Si
Kwang Ung
Yunnan
Fang Chang
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Lung Relief
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for pneumonia and consumption after a cold. A testimonial from N. Jackson of Danville credits the product with curing her daughter's cough. Also touts West Virginia Bock for nursing mothers and Tansill's Punch at 5c, sold by dealers. Price listed as $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
N. Jackson
Danville
G. H. Wade
Tansill’s
Postal revenue contest offer from Cash Buyers Supply Co
A promotion by Cash Buyers Supply Co in Wayne West Virginia offers a $15,000 prize in a postal revenue contest. Readers may guess free with each purchase and request details by writing today for statistics and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Buyers Supply Co
Wayne, W. Va
Near perfection stock offered at five cent price
The seller claims the item is nearly perfect due to careful stock and expert workmen. It is offered to buyers for five cents despite not being absolutely perfect.
Blue Front Gold Medal Manhattan Ad
Local advertisement notes the Blue Front offer for Gold Medal Manhattan with price three figures and a contact phone 110. It touts West Virginia Rock as the best and claims broad acclaim from customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Beats Surgery Claims
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles avoiding surgery. It promises instant relief for scalds cuts burns wounds bruises sores and skin diseases and warns buyers to beware of counterfeit products. John L. Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
John L. Crockett
Senate Edges Toward Reciprocity Treaties Rise in House Involvement
Washington March 18 Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to take up reciprocity treaties with amendments to require congressional approval before they take effect. House contention over tariff impact gains support with Dingley act linkage. If adopted, the change would apply to all current and future agreements to inform foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Dingley
Congress
House
Spooner
Aldrich
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Unidentified Steamship May Sink Off Cape Lookout
At Cape Lookout Shoals the unidentified steamship likely will go to pieces as high seas prevent rescue. Life saving crews at Moorehead City, N C., attempted to reach the crew but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorehead City
N. C
Cape Lookout Shoals
Waldeck Rousseau Ministry Resigns Planned for June 2
Paris reports the Waldeck Rousseau ministry will resign at the session of the new Chamber of Deputies on June 2. L Eclair notes the decision was announced at today’s meeting.
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Paris
L. Eclair
Waldeck Rousseau
Generacy
Chamber of Deputies
Can't Keep it Secret Dr King's New Life Pilles
Dr King's New Life Pills claim daily revealing remarkable cures for liver and bowel troubles. They boast relief from constipation sick headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion. Available at all drug stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
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Herbert R. Hunter
Bu, M. Cohen
JL. Kaufman
J. Baker
Geo. W. Whitworth
J. L. Corvin
J. Hester Brewing Co
Saii
Goochville
Crane Creek
Wayne County
Princeton
North Fork Branch
Toms Creek
Secretary of State’s
Tansill
Hester
Ohio
West Virginia
Tanssill
Prince Henry
J. Baker’s Saloon
Busheidj Ave
Noyed
Partment
Cuba
Bock
Wright & Berry
Vivian
W. Va
Mccauley
Remington
E W. Atkinson
J-M
West Virginia Rock
House of Representatives
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