Rock district Republican mass convention endorses Senator Scott
A Rock district Republican mass meeting at Bramwell May 17 1902 endorses Senator N B Scott for re election to the U S Senate and backs the appointment of B F Keller as judge. Delegates to the Huntington senatorial and Huntington congressional conventions are instructed to support Scott backers and report the proceedings to the Daily Telegraph.
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Republican Party
Rock
Bramwell
W. W. Hamilton
J. T. Elwood
W. B. Honaker
Edward Cooper
Hinton
Huntington
J. K. Padbury
Sam Clark
W. V. Peck
D. P. Crockett
J. ©. Pack
A. B. Caffee
H. M. Smith
T. H. Cooper
James McGuire
Dock Cole
L. M. Repass
T. C. Hubbard
Philip Goodwill
W. \. Holly
John D. Klewitt
J. '. Elwood
Elwood
J. C. Pack
J. B. Perry
J. P. D. Gardner
Rock District
James H. Hughes
Congress
N. B. Scott
United States Senate
B. F. Keller
United States District Court
West Virginia
Senator Scott
Scott
Daily Telegraph
Convention Minutes Endorse Local Papers Agreement
A brief record notes a convention adjournment after a motion to require publication by Mercer County Hornet and the Princeton Journal, with J. T. Elwood as chairman and W. B. Honaker as secretary.
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Mercer County Hornet
Princeton Journal
J. T. Elwood
W. B. Honaker
Personal notices and briefs from Bluefield area
R E Wood of Baltimore is in the city. George Hickman returns from Roanoke. Mrs T F Weaver returns from Norfolk. Mrs F R Barrett of Bristol visiting Bluefield. Major H C Flesher of Welch in city yesterday. Miss Hattie Wade of Vinton visiting Bluefield. Gibberson has gone to Middlesboro KY to locate. Bernard McClaugherty to Welch on business. Miss Lucy Stuart returns from Roanoke visit. Sells Downs circus arrives, tents near west end tower. Mrs George Atkins returns from Roanoke. Capt Savage leaves for Cincinnati with four recruits. Mrs Nena Owens of Florida arrives, stays with Mrs W L Otey. Woman's Missionary Society of Lutheran Church meets at Mrs L A Bowles home. W S Crockett leaves for Richmond for funeral directors meeting. Jennie Kyd dies in city. remains go to Tazewell for interment. Dr E F Peters of Camp Creek returns from Maryland Medical College. Virginia Brewing Co to build two story brick cold storage at Allen and Railroad. bottling works to be added. J M cigars widely sold. Jeffrey Matthews Co stock of J M cigars received. Rev Seidel of Lutheran Church assists Rev Cassell in meetings. attendance good. Locals report John Burton critically injured by a big black bear. stomach torn, hair and skin injuries. death expected.
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George Hickman
Roanoke
T. F. Weaver
Norfolk
F. R. Barrett
Bristol
Bluefield
H. C. Flesher
Welch
Hattie Wade
Vinton
Ike
Gibberson
Middlesboro
Sells’ & Downs’ Circus
West End
George Atkins
Capt. Savage
United States Army
Cincinnati
Nena Owens
Florida
W. L. Otey
Giles Street
Woman's Missionary Society of
Camp Creek
Maryland Medical College
Baltimore
Peters
Wanted Machinists and floorhands at 26 cents hourly
Classified notice seeking three skilled workers for the V. and Shasta? Western Ry Co in Bristol Tennessee Virginia area. Wages stated at 26 cents per hour with applications directed to the Master Mechanic.
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Bristol, Tenn. Va
A Revelation on Bladder and Kidney Ailments and Remedies
The notice asserts many people suffer from bladder and kidney troubles in some form. It claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure if medical aid is available and it never disappoints. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children and suitable for asthma bronchitis and hoarseness.
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Foley
Blood spills in coal miners strike at Sturmerville
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on May 20 a miner named John S Ambrokis of Sturmerville lies dying from stab wounds inflicted by a mob of enraged strikers and sympathizers as he left the washery to work defying the strike order. Authorities have deployed sheriffs and deputies to disperse crowds at saloons and streets. No peace terms have been offered by operators.
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Wilkesbarre
John S. Ambrokis
Sturmerville
Striking miners confront washery at Delaware and Hudson
Fifteen hundred miners march in Scranton area to block the Delaware and Hudson washery in Olyphant. They surround Superintendent Sage and Mine Foreman Lewis with a dozen operatives as women workers withdraw under threats. Strikers vow to prevent resumption of work at the site.
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Scranton
Delaware & Hudson Company
Olyphant
Sage
Lewis
Weather Forecast for Southern West Virginia and SW Virginia
Washington May 20 forecast calls for cloudy and threatening skies with intense heat across the region except at White's Drug Store where Pineapple Snow is reported.
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Washington
West Virginia
Virginia
White’s Drug Store
Early Closing Movement Embraces Bluefield Merchants
Merchants in Bluefield sign an agreement with the Retail Clerks Union Local No 568 to close stores at 7 p m on all days except Saturdays pay days and two days after. The list includes E Bond Thornton Clothing Co Lindsay & Co T H Mebane Co Co J Kinzer Bluefield Mercantile Co among others with more merchants to be interviewed and added.
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Robinson & Cummings
Retail Clerks’ Union
Bluefield
W. Va
End of Baggagemaster Role Under N and W Plan
On the 25th the new schedule eliminates baggagemasters on the Norfolk and Western. Baggage will be handled by an express company under contract with the railroad, and baggagemasters are offered positions as brakemen with some likely becoming conductors.
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Norfolk and Western
Express Company
For Rent Storeroom on Princeton Avenue Near Bridge
Property listing notes a storeroom on Princeton Avenue near the overhead bridge recently occupied by H. P. Gray. Apply to John L. Crockett. Date marked 4 20.
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Princeton Avenue
Overhead Bridge
P. Gray
John L. Crockett
J. M. Cigar Praised By Smokers Everywhere
The J. M. Cigar is described as a favorite among smokers, with repeated praise for its pleasing qualities and broad popularity.
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J. M
For Rent Store Rooms on Bland Street
For rent store rooms on Bland Street opposite the post office. Apply to George H. Strader or John R. Dillard. 520 tf.
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Bland Street
George 8. Strader
John R. Dillard
Cuban Republic Born In Ceremony Transfer Of Island
Havana May 20 Cuban republic inaugurated with cannon, fireworks and public joy. General Wood and Senor Estrada Palma led ceremonies at the palace as the new government took office and pledge to uphold the Paris treaty and Platt amendment. Palma thanked the U S for support as Wood sailed to Washington aboard the Brooklyn.
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Havana
Cuba
General Wood
Senor Thomas Estrada Palma
New Republic
Insular
Congress
United States
Palma
Wood
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Washington
J. M. Cigar Guaranteed Try One
A brief promotional line promotes the J. M. cigar as guaranteed and encourages readers to try one. It emphasizes assurance of quality and invites trial.
Wanted comfortable room with board for couple
Advertises a private family preferred permanent residence for a young married couple with no family. Apply 8S at Telegraph Office.
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D. H
Electric Bitters Praised By Congressman Champ Clark
Congressman Champ Clark credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after overwork and insomnia. The ad claims the tonic cures nervous tension and general weakness, urging overworked men and sickly women to try it for 50 cents.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
J. M. Cigar Club Meets All Requirements
The J. M. Cigar group confirms meeting all criteria for the event. Members review standards, finalize attendance, and plan a tasting session at the venue. Participants include notable local figures and regular patrons.
Endorsement for DeWitts Little Early Risers
Alfred Heinze of Quincy II praises DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. He states they never gripe or distress, calling them safe pills and recommends sharing the good experience with others.
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DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy II
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promised for Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for eczema scald head itching and various skin diseases. It claims quick healing for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts and burns with 25 cents at drugstores.
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Bucklen
Earth
Nine Virginia Ninth District Nominating Scene Ends Unopposed
Only one candidate files for Democratic nomination in Virginia Ninth District. W F Rhea is the sole entrant, so no primary and Rhea will be renominated by acclamation. Rumor says Republicans will nominate T M Alderson of Wise to oppose Rhea.
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Congress
Virginia
W. F. Rhea
Ice & Cold Storage to Double Capacity after Fire
Stockholders and directors voted to rebuild the Ice and Cold Storage plant with a capacity of thirty two tons of ice daily after the prior fifteen ton facility burned. Rebuilding starts immediately and aims to resume operations by July 20, with orders to be filled in the meantime.
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Ice & Cold Storage Company
Daily Telegraph
George Ways Tippett, Pt. Pleasant Editor, Dies at 66
George Ways Tippett, editor of the Pt. Pleasant Daily Register, died Monday at age 66. One of the state's oldest newspapermen, he was esteemed by contemporaries for a lifetime of service to make the world better. May his memory be blessed and he rest in peace.
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George Ways Tippett
Pt. Pleasant Daily Register
Drowning Man Finds Rescue in Kodol Digestive Aid
Geo S Marsh of Nocona Texas recalls a five year battle with dyspepsia and says he tried pepsin and other medicines before using Kodol. He reports immediate improvement and credits Kodol with digesting all foods and curing stomach trouble. Sold by J L Crockett.
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Geo. S. Marsh
Nocona
Texas
J. L. Crockett
Wanted Gentlemen Lodgers for Nicely Furnished Room
Mrs. B. Palmer advertises a nicely furnished double room in her first flat at 18 Bland Street seeking gentleman lodgers.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Praised for Coughs and Lung Troubles
A. A. Herren of Finch Ark reports Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble. He claims it has cured consumption in the early stages and asserts universal satisfaction with the product.
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A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
Smoking Cigar Trend Beats The Band In Local Scene
The community notes a surge in cigar smoking as a social trend. Observers say al Mwo Cigars are favored for flavor and social appeal, marking a shift in local smoking habits and gatherings.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Digestive Help
The advertisement claims the pills help thin folks digest and assimilate food by toning the digestive organs expelling poisons enriching the blood improving appetite and flesh. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Grand Sachem Chosen By Tammany Braves
Justice James C. Gorman supreme court justice and loyal Tammany man was elected grand sachem of the Tammany Society. Gorman is described as a compromise candidate amid factions. The selection follows Croker withdrawing support for ex Mayor Van Wyck to punish Carroll, signaling Croker’s continued influence at Tammany Hall.
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New York
James C. Gorman
Supreme Court
Tammany
Tammany Society
Gorman
Croker
van Wyck
Carroll
Tammany Hall
Crash Carroll
Baseball Scores from Pittsburg and Chicago
At Pittsburg the home side won 6 to 5 with 17 hits and 1 error to 5 runs and 13 hits for Philadelphia. Leever and O Connor pitched with White and Dooin catching. Emslie umpired. In Chicago Chicago defeated Boston 8 to 1 with no errors and 9 hits to 1 run and 9 hits. Taylor and Chance behind the plate with Pittinger and Moran in the field. O Day umpired.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Leever
O'Connor
White
Dooin
Emslie
Chicago
Boston
Taylor
Chance
Pittinger
Moran
O' Day
Thomas Reed Denies Labor Legislation Opposition
The candidate declares himself a laboring man with deep ties to the working class. He rebuts false accusations from political enemies and asserts any opposition would betray laboring man’s interests.
Sheriff Delinquent List To Appear In Daily Telegraph
Sheriff Lilly and deputies prepare a delinquent list at Princeton to be printed in the Daily Telegraph on the 26th inst. Failure to pay taxes will bring public embarrassment from the column. Contact Sheriff Lilly on pay day to settle the matter.
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Princeton
Daily Telegraph
Lilly
Coal and Wood Delivery Service Ad
T. H. Becker offers coal and wood delivery by phone 125 with prompt service for orders placed at 1127 tf.
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T. H. Becker
Expert advice without chargesmoke J. M. Cigars
A compact notice offers expert cigar guidance attributed to J. M. without any charge. The brief presents tips and recommendations for selecting and enjoying cigars from a local source.
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J. M
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Official Report OF
Rock Convention
Rr. Scott
R. E. Wood
Bernard McClaugherty
Lucy Stuart
The
Virginia Brewing Co
Allen Street
Railroad Avenue
Jeffrey, Matthews & Co
Rev. Seidel
Lutheran Church of
C. W. Cassell
Graham
Bland County
John Burton
Weather Forecast
Crystal Bottling Co
Graham, VA
Mitchell Transparent Ice Co
George W. Tibbets
Tammany Braves
Wigwam
Nixon
Thomas Reed
Coal and Wood
Arney M. Cohen
J. Baker’s
P Xhone
R. E. Shirey & CO
Graham, Virginia
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