Centerville West Virginia Poised as Regional Trade Hub
Centerville at the mouth of Jacob's Fork on Dry Fork of Tug River is promoted as the premier independent merchant point in the Dry Fork Coalfield. Plans for a railroad from Jaeger to Pocahontas would link a vast coal region, making Centerville the natural trading center with property selling quickly. Maps and blueprints available. inquiries to G. A. Matthews.
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Jacob's Fork
Tug River
Dry Fork
Jaeger
W. Va
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Centerville
Progress of Legislation in Congress Draws Party Lines
Washington March 25 Congress moves to advance key bills with party lines sharpened on war tax relief ship subsidy and apportionment issues. Debate over Crumpacker resolution and election bid shapes leadership moves as Democrats prepare for congressional campaigns.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Senate
Committee On Merchant Marine and Interior
Crum
Crumpacker
General Grosvenor
Ohio
Committee On Rules
Peace in South Africa Negotiations and Boer Resolve
Amsterdam reports an interview with Boer agent Fischer claiming peace only on Boer terms. He asserts Boers are spirit-fully resolved, fronts cheer recent progress, commanders are better off than a year ago, and winter looks hopeful for the Boers. Two large convoys captured by General Botha are noted as ahead of English reports.
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Amsterdam
Algerien Handelblade Today
Fischer
Botha
England
Dickie Case To Come Up For Post Verdict Motion
Judge Woods to hear argument this afternoon on the motion by Ritz and McGrath to set aside the Dickie jury verdict. Many believe the aged physician will be granted a new trial. The Medley burglary trial began yesterday and Spangler and Nelson are set to be tried today.
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Woods
Ritz and
McGrath
Dickie
Frank Medley
P. J. Hain
Pete Spangler
Geo. Nelson
Police Court A Dreary Mark Drunks and Roustabouts
In a prosy police court session several miscreants faced fines for drunkenness and disorder. Sam Dickerson paid $4.00 after a jag. D White $4.80. Stringer $21.80 for carrying a deadly weapon. James E Davidson fined $6.80 for troublesome goods. Woodson and Coleman $3.80 each. Jim Miller $7.80 for threats. Frank Lawson $4.80 for drunkenness plus $6.80 for window destruction. Georgie Meadors $4.80 for throwing a stone at Ella Woodwyne.
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Sam Dickerson
Sam
D. White
R. F. Stringer
Clinch Valley
Peace Guardians
Stringer
James E. Davidson
Wesley Woodson
Chas
Coleman
Jim Miller
Sam Lambert
Jim
Frank Lawson
Lawson
Chrisman
Cow Stable Heights
Mr. Lawson
Georgie Meadors
Ella Woodwyne
Ella
Georgie
Armistice Arranged in South Africa War Talks
London reports an armistice between British and Boer forces signaling the nearing end of the war. Belgian outlets urge Boers to abandon independence aims and seek peace as Consols rise on the news. An advertisement promotes Caledonia coal at RE Shirey & Co and a sale on shoes from J L Horton at 815 Bland Street.
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London
the Chronicle
South Africa
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidneys
Patent remedy sales claim Foley's Kidney Cure restores kidney and bladder health with no harmful ingredients. Advertisement notes product sold by G. H. Wade.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Millionaires Flee After Park Avenue Subway Cave In
Panic grips Park Avenue near the subway cave in now deemed dangerous beyond the original zone. The cave in extends to Fortieth Street with walls cracking pavement sinking and water pipes broken. Sixty five tenants from two boarding houses fled their buildings. Notable residents include the nephew of a wealthy Flagler family member.
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New York
Park Avenue
Eighth
Fortieth Street
Flagler
New Discovery Claiming Cure for Consumption and Lung Ailments
Puffed advertisement touts Dr Kine’s New Discovery as a universal cure for consumption pneumonia bronchitis grip croup and whooping cough. It promises life saving results for throat and lung troubles with 50c to 1 dollar pricing and trial bottles offered free at drug stores.
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Dr. Kine
Franco Russian declaration aims to ease Manchurian settlement
At Petersburg on March 25 the general view is that the Franco-Russian note will reduce Chinese resistance to settling the Manchurian question along Russian guided lines. China’s attitude, sharpened after the Anglo-Japanese treaty, may grow less antagonistic to Russia’s interests.
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Petersburg
China
Embassy Décor in London for Coronation Preparations
Ambassador Choate vacates the London embassy to allow decorators to install electric lights and complete improvements ahead of King Edward's coronation.
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London
Choate
Edward
Fierce forest fire rages near Eastport threatening village
A major woodland blaze northwest of Eastport, New York, spreads across hundreds of acres as firefighters struggle twenty four hours to control it. The dry underbrush and strong winds hinder containment, leaving the village menaced.
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Eastport
N. Y
Easter flower orders and West Virginia Bock Beer at J L Crockett's
All parties wishing out flowers for Easter are asked to place their orders at J L Crockett's drug store immediately. For the best Bock Beer, call for West Virginia.
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J L Crockett’s
Near perfection stock offered for five cents
A concise boast of goods described as nearly perfect, crafted by careful stock and expert workmen, yet sold at a low five cent price.
Health Advice From West Virginia Quote
A brief quotation urges prioritizing West Virginia in daily life for longevity and happiness, presenting a folksy wellness motto about consistent attention to a place.
West Virginia Bock Beer Promoted as Best Value
A local advert touts West Virginia Bock as the real and only article and claims it costs no more than competing beers. The note emphasizes quality and value to entice readers to choose this brand.
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West Virginia
Good Government League Seeks Bipartisan City Leaders
The Good Government League executive committee in Bluefield West Virginia calls for conference between city Republican and Democratic committees to select capable mayor recorder treasurer and councilmen based on merit rather than party. They urge cooperation across parties to ensure election of competent officials for the city’s best interests. March 24 1902.
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Democratic Party
House
THE
Good Government League
Bluefield
W. Va
Easter Opening At The Paris Cleaned Line
In tailored suits the store advertises new spring colors with white taffeta linings and accordion plaited skirts as finer work. Men and women can buy $20 and $25 suits now marked down to $15. The Paris at 1519 Bland Street Bluefield offers new cat ideas in high grade footwear.
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Julia Marlowe
Milford Shoe Company
J. L. Horton
Bland Street
Paris
Bluefield
W. Va
Bluefield Mercantile Spring Opening Display
For three days March 27 28 29 the Bluefield Mercantile Company will stage a spring display featuring dress goods in new designs Weaves and styles plus spring and summer millinery The event described as one of the finest in smaller cities invites ladies of the city and coalfield Also notes West Virginia Black porter for nursing mothers and recommends Gold Medal Manhattan at the Blue Front.
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Bluefield Mercantile Company
City
Coalfield
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted as cure for piles
Advertisement proclaims Surgery unnecessary to cure piles and that DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve removes need for operations. Claims rapid relief for scalds cuts burns wounds bruises sores and similar issues. Warns to beware of counterfeit products. John L. Crockett.
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John L. Crockett
Handing a J-M cigar to a friend boosts confidence
The piece argues against apologizing when presenting a J-M cigar to a business acquaintance. It asserts the cigar has a national reputation and costs no more than similar gifts. The tone promotes self-assurance and a respect for the gift.
Goodenuff for Anybody and Morning Smoke-Tan Sill
A brief item notes items priced at five cents: the phrase goodenuff for anybody and the morning smoke-Tan sill appear as small reader notices or catalog snippets. The text preserves casual pricing and product mentions without expansion.
Murder on the highway ends in robbery and death
Joseph Wilson a Wayne county farmer and stock raiser was murdered Sunday night on the Poca hontas division near Thacker. His head was crushed and throat cut, a knife wound found on his leg, saddle pocket slit, and more than $1,000 taken. He was 45, married with children, son of Hon. Lee Wilson. no clue to the killers was found.
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Joseph Wilson
Wayne County
Thacker
Pocahontas
Wilson
Ife
Lee Wilson
Were Knife Artists Nabbed After Alley Lad Scam
Yesterday morning Ray Shepherd and Robert Stone invited William Thompson into an alley behind the Citizens Bank to show a spring loaded knife. Thompson paid $10 as a supposed bet but the knife would not open. Stone fled with the crowd in pursuit, and both men were captured by officers Oliver and Postlethwaite.
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Ray Shepherd
Robert Stone
Wm. Thompson
Citizens’ Bank
William
Shepherd
Oliver
Postlethwaite
Squire Brown
Princeton Items Highlight Local Visits and Marital News
Mrs. V. Straley visits Fort Spring while Miss Winnie Bowlin returns from Pocahontas after the marriage of Miss Sallie Thompson to Mr. Henry Booth. No lead yet on the incendiary who burned the livery stable.
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5. V. Straley
Fort Spring
Winnie Bowlin
Pocahontas
Sallie Thompson
Henry Booth
Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Couples
The county office issued marriage licenses to H A Pruess age 25 and Ednar Gore age 18 Edward W Hypes age 26 and Dora F Wimmer age 21 Albert Meador age 24 and Mary A Oaks age 19 Norman D Reed age 22 and Reney Kirtner age 18.
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H A Pruess
Ednar Gore
Edward W Hypes
Dora F Wimmer
Albert Meador
Mary A Oaks
Norman D Reed
Reney Kirtner
First class piano for sale cheap
A first class piano offered at a residence located at 311 Marshall Street. The post lists contact details and price hints with a dubious signature.
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Marshall Street
West Virginia Beer Sells Across Bluefield Saloon Scene
In Bluefield, WV, saloons stock West Virginia Beer as a local beverage choice. The text notes 816 instances or references to the beer within the saloon trade.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
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G. A. Matthews
R. B.williamson
Dickie Case
Municipal Justice Mll
Caledonia
RE Shirey & Co’s
Russia
France
Decorating Embassy
Tansill
West Virginia Brewing Company
J. Baker’s Saloon
Manhattan
Bluefield Negro
Sucker
Princeton
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