United States Leads World Exports Despite Dip in Values
Washington reports nine months ending March show total export value down by 58.7 million dollars due to corn shortages and lower cotton prices. Despite the drop the United States remains the top exporting nation with 1,062,432,158 dollars in domestic exports, while the United Kingdom ranks second.
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Treasury Bureau of Statistics
United States
United Kingdom
Commerc
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Bureau of Statistics
Germany
France
Netherlands
British India
Belgium
Admiral Sampson Dead A Naval Hero Passes At Washington
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson died at his Washington home in the afternoon. Born in Palmyra New York in 1840 he was a Naval Academy graduate and served as acting rear admiral in the Spanish American War. He was advanced to rear admiral after the naval battle of Santiago where he commanded American squadrons.
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Washington
William T. Sampson
Admiral Sampson
Palsmyra
N. Y
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Santiago
Purgery Not Needed Piles Cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims to cure piles without operations and to treat scalds cuts burns wounds bruises sores and skin diseases. Warns against counterfeit products and cites John L. Crockett as the seller or sponsor.
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DeWitt
John L. Crockett
Cigar ad touts FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR cures
A vintage advertisement proclaims Smoke J-M cigars and FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR cures coughs and colds. It claims to treat bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough pneumonia la grippe hoarseness and bronchial troubles, sold by G. H. Wade.
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FOLEY
G. H. Wade
Swan Lake Oil strikes second gusher in Knox county
The Swan Lake Oil Company reports its second gusher since April 15 in Knox county Kentucky. Daily production exceeds 2000 barrels with stock seen as valuable and Bluefield investors elated. A May 6 telegram from Barboursville confirms No 2 gusher matches or surpasses No 1 as the company pushes a new pipeline system. The firm declares it no longer an experiment but a substantial concern preparing for pipeline completion.
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Richlands of! Company
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Swan Lake Oil Company
Bluefield
Knox County
Kentucky
Swan Lake Company
Swan Lake Cil Co
Republican sweep marks election across wards and city
Voter turnout high as Republican candidates win mayor recorder treasurer and council seats in multiple wards. Results show Republican majority in several wards with council evenly split four four and a Republican mayor to break ties.
Okiep Column Relieves Steinkop in Cape War
In South Africa the Okiep relief column occupies Steinkop north of Okiep after two days of fighting on April 27 and 28. British losses are six killed and eight wounded with Boer casualties described as very heavy. Lord Kitchener reports ten Boer killed and 122 prisoners. Bruce Hamilton’s column captures 87 men on Heilbrons Orange River line. Colens-Brancer's north Transvaal operations resume against Beyers. Hamilton clears areas west of Klerksdorp.
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Okiep
Western Cape Colony
Steinkop
Smuts
London
Lord Kitchener
Bruce Hamilton
Heilbrons
Orange River
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Northern Transvaal
Beyers
General Hamilton
Klerksdrop
Scuppernong Wine Ad Promises Elegant Living
An advertisement invites readers to try Scuppernong wine and live like a lord, appealing to refined tastes and luxury during a promotional period.
King's New Life Pills Promise Quick Health Resets
Millions marvel at the many ailments cured by Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad claims relief from stomach, liver, and bowel troubles including dyspepsia loss of appetite fever malaria and biliousness. Available for 25 cents at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Cigars and Kidney Cure Ad Claims and Distributor Note
An ad clarifies a misrepresentation about Futys You and TidsBit cigars. It states they distribute J. M. cigars through Jeffrey, Matthews & Cap. and mentions Filey’s Kidney Cure for kidneys and bladder, sold by G. H. Wade. The note asserts the product contains nothing injurious.
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J. M
Jeffrey, Matthews & Cap
Filey
G. H. Wade
Batesville Man Credits Honey and Tar Cure for Cold
The note from A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Ind recounts a three month severe cold that resisted medicine until Foley's Honey and Tar cured him after eight doses. The letter endorses the product and notes it is sold by G. H. Wade.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Foley
G. H. Wade
Coal and Wood Delivery and Property Bargains Offered
T H Becker offers coal and wood delivery by calling 125 with prompt service. For ten days, GEO. 8 STRADER advertises bargains on residence property with some sales cash and others on time.
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T. H. Becker
Geo
Strader
Cigars Promote Friendship and Valued Taste
A dealer touts the joy of offering a fine cigar as a sign of taste and friendship. Buying a "JIM" cigar is presented as a small gesture that earns approval from friends who value good taste and loyalty.
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Jim
Bret Harte Dies in London At Age 63
American author Bret Harte died in London after a throat hemorrhage. He was 63 and had been believed to be critically ill, a sudden shock to his friends. The announcement came May 6 in London.
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London
Bret Harte
Dispatchers and Their Troubles at Bluefield Office
The Pocahontas division faces heavy rail traffic and complex scheduling as dispatchers regulate trains, service trains, and engine distribution. Chief Pettyplace and a team including McIntyre, Hardy, May, Davis, Johnson, Payne, Ford, Donkin, Fields, Verner, and Cooper work eight hours, with Pettyplace on duty continuously.
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L. LH. Pettyplace
L. L. McIntyre
C. Hardy
R. H. May
G. E Davis
Grant Johnson
L. W. Payne
T. P. Ford
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Donkin
K. al. Fields
W . Verner
E. 8
Baseball twin bill update with Cincinnati win and rain delay
At Cincinnati Cincinnati, the Pirates beat Chicago St. Louis 6 to 2 in a game with 9 hits and no errors for Cincinnati and 8 hits for Pittsburgh. Batteries were Phillips and Bergen for Cincinnati and Chesbro and Zimmer for Pittsburgh. Umpire was Emslie. The Chicago St. Louis game was postponed due to rain.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Phillips
Bergen
Chesbro
Zimmer
Emslie
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George Hammond
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Burning Springs
Guffey & Galer
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Beaumont
Hammond
S. E. Morris
Richlands Oil Company
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