Murderer and Victim to Be Buried Together in Tragic Split
New York reports that Paul Leicester Ford and Malcolm Webster will be buried in the same plot after a deadly night feud over their father’s estate. Malcolm’s suicide followed the fatal shooting of Paul at their home. the widow is critically ill, pregnant, and the family says the act arose from temporary insanity.
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New York
Paul Leicester Ford
Malcolm Webster
Paul
Malcolm
Mal Malcolm
Janice Meredeth
Roosevelt faced with possible general amnesty for Cuban prisoners
Washington May 9 President Roosevelt has been urged to grant general amnesty to all Americans imprisoned in Cuba when an independent government was installed. Prominent government figures fear restitution of American prisoners could harm Cuban relations. The president remains unlikely to act without a stronger reason. Cuban diplomats and government leaders favor amnesty, and a Cuban congress resolution may press the issue before turnover.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cuba
Herit
Tess
Interest in JTM and whiskey habits books offered by Wooley
A message offers to send books on the diseases JTM and whiskey habits to every man and woman in the United States. Address B. M. Wooley, Atlanta, Ga., box 387, for a copy.
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United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta, Ga
Calamity Report From Port de France Describes Mass Destruction
May 9 Paris dispatch says the French cruiser Cuchet reports St Pierre Jamaica volcanic eruption. A fire mass at 3 am devastates the town leaving about 25 000 inhabitants dead or missing with only about thirty survivors and harbor shipping destroyed.
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Paris
Cuchet
Delanesan
Port de France
Martinque
St. Pierre
Baseball Scores Across Cities Highlight Narrow Wins
At Pittsburg Brooklyn wins 12 to 1 behind Tannehill Smith. Cincinnati loses to Boston 3 to 4 as Summell Bergen face Malarkey Kittridge. St Louis edges Philadelphia 6 to 5 with Mur phy Ryan Iberg Dooin. Chicago dominates New York 5 to 0 with St Vrain Kling Evans Bowerman. The J. M. Cigar meets all requirements. Try one.
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Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Tannehill
Smith
Donovan
Ahearn
O'Day
Cincinnati
Boston
Summell
Bergen
Malarkey
Kittridge
Powers
Brown
St. Louis
Monitor Pulverized Health Flour Endorsed by Alfred Heinze
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois endorses Monitor Pulverized Health Flour with a testimonial about its benefits. The ad urges grocers to stock the product and also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. It mentions the J M cigars as a popular option for smokers.
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DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy al
Stock sale notice from Bluefield company at Swan Lake Oil
Stock now selling at 50 cents per share with less than twenty five shares offered for $12 50. Company located in Bluefield West Virginia. Applications will not be at Address Swan Lake Oil.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Swan Lake Oil
Hammond
Richlands Oi! Company
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Rice Lands Oil Company
Roosevelt to Visit West Virginia Next Year
Washington May 9. It is stated that President Roosevelt will visit West Virginia next year. Timing undecided between spring or fall. Secretary Cortelyou has begun preliminary planning and the president has decided the trip will be made. No junketing this year and Congress will last into summer.
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Washington
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Cortelyou
Congress
Does Not Fear Death After Conviction in Beal Case
Parkersburg West Virginia May 6 Thomas Tucker 19 was sentenced to hang for killing Mary Beal his white sweetheart by cutting her throat. He laughed and said I don’t care when told Judge Tavenner refused a new trial.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Thomas Tucker
Mary Beal
Tavenner
Wanted Three a Bluefield Telegraph
Furnished rooms advertised in the Bluefield Telegraph. Details limited. listing notes availability and a contact path for readers seeking accommodations.
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Bluefield Telegraph
Contractors Notice for Cold Storage Building in Bluefield
Specifications for the new cold storage building to be erected in Bluefield can be obtained by writing to J. W. Waynic General Agent Virginia Brewery Co Box 409 Roanoke Virginia 8 lw.
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Bluefield
J. W. Waynic
Gen
Brew. Co
Roanoke
Miles Skips Admiral Sampson Funeral Honor Guard Delays
General Miles did not attend the Admiral Sampson funeral service and declined the honor of acting as an honorary pallbearer. He ordered the Fort Meyer Fourth battery to provide escort and fire a salute, drawing comment as a notable departure from ceremony. Crowds packed the Church of the Covenant for the services in Washington with high officials present.
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Washington
Miles
Admiral Sampson
Fort Meyer
Church of the Covenant
Mr. McKinley
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Brotherhood train to Norfolk breakfast stop in Bluefield
Major R H Day of the Grand Council says the special train from Columbus will stop for breakfast at Bluefield on the 12th. Officers and members will reach Roanoke in the afternoon and remain until midnight before continuing to Norfolk for the meeting on the 14th.
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Roanoke
R. H. Day
Grand Council
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Norfolk
Columbus
Ohio
Bluefield
Funeral for Archbishop Corrigan Opens with Record Procession
In New York on May 9 a 6:30 morning funeral procession began the Archbishop Corrigan services. Cardinal Gibbons led a vast pageant of Archbishops Ryan and Ireland, elders Williams and Chappelle, consulting clergy, visiting bishops, thousands of priests, and about one hundred thousand mourners.
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New York
Corrigan
Cardinal Gibbons
Ryan
Ireland
Williams
Chappelle
Reading and DL and WC refuse arbitration in mine dispute
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers reports that Reading Delaware and Hudson and Delaware Lackawanna and Western refuse to submit to arbitration. A committee reviews the situation and the chances of success if a strike is ordered. Meanwhile the town is buzzing with J. M. Cigars as a local craze.
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Scranton
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Reading
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware, Lackawana and Western
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as healer for skin ailments
An ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest cure for eczema burns cuts and ulcers. It also mentions rooms for board at 241 Princeton avenue and an advertised J. M. Cigar. The copy urges parents to shield children from itching and torments with the product.
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Earth
Princeton Avenue
Civil Service Examination Announced for Post Office Jobs
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a May 41 LW examination in this city for clerk and carrier posts in the post office service. Open to all U.S. citizens 18 to 45, the test covers general intelligence and adaptability with medical Form 101. male height at least 5 ft 5 in and weight 125 pounds. Applications filed with Ota C. Keeney by 9 a.m. May 31, 1902.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Post Office Service
Commission
United States
Civil Service
Ota
Ex Governor Atkinson urged for Court of Claims seat
West Virginia former governor and U S attorney of the southern district, G W Atkinson, is favored by President Roosevelt for the Court of Claims vacancy created by Justice John Davis. Senators Scott and Elkins press the claim, arguing Atkinson’s legal qualifications and political benefit to West Virginia. The president may decide soon.
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Washington
G. W. Atkinson
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Court of Claims
John Davis
Atkinson
Scott and Elkins
Represent
United States
Congress
Kent McKinley
Benj. F. Keller
Court of Elatives
Tonover
Scott
Escape at jail prompts manhunt. Foy among fugitives
On Wednesday night an assistant jailer was knocked down with a pistol in the jail corridor as three prisoners escaped. Charles Foy remains at large after a February conviction for the Dayton Miller murder. Three escapees have been recaptured. memorial resolutions express grief for I. H. Moorman and note mourning by Vivian lodge.
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Wise
Charles Foy
Dayton Miller
Crane's Nest Coal Company
Toms Creek
Earth
I. H. Moorman
A. B. Booker
G. W. Fitch
J. P.mittee
Fouston
Nominating Conventions Set for State Senate Seats
The seventh district senatorial committee fixes a convention in Hinton on June 14. The Sixth district Republican executive committee selects Welch as the nominating venue with June 7 as the convention date. R. B. Bias of Mingo County, a Scott supporter, is likely to be nominated.
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Hinton
Senatorial
McDowell
Mingo
Wayne
Wyoming Counties
Welch
R. B. Bias
Mingo County
Bids Sought for Two Story Building Construction
Bids will be received until Monday June 2 for the erection of a two story building with basement. Plans can be seen by calling at the Paris Building e 510 WM. Sameth. Wanted gentlemen lodgers for a nicely furnished double room at first flat 18 Bland Street Mrs B Palmer.
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Paris
A Revelation on Bladder and Kidney Ailments and Remedies
A notice extols the prevalence of bladder and kidney troubles and promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure as a curative option if medical aid is still possible. It praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for children and respiratory relief, and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for wounds and skin conditions with a testimonial about a running leg sore cured after use.
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Foley
DeWitt
H. C. Hardy
Town
Ind
Wanted Quiet Room and Board for Young Couple
Brief notice seeks a comfortable permanent room with board for a young married couple without family. Private family preferred. Apply 8 D. H. Telegraph Office.
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D. H
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Fallen Florist
Swan Lake Oil Company
Knox County
Kentucky
President Roosevelt
Richlands Oil Company
White’s Drug Store
George Hammond
Corbin
Whitley County
Laurel
Knox
Burning Springs
Clay County
Guffey & Galer
Spindle Top Heights
Beaumont
S. E. Morris
Postoffice
Sampson
Mckinley
Chas
Foy
Dayton
Miller
WM. Sameth
Overhead Bridge
S. P. Gray
John L. Crockett
Barney M. Cohen
Ofelephone
Assenger Depot
J. Baker
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