Cruelty and Blood in Mothers Arms in Cuba War Claims
Dr Alberto Diaz former Cuban war prisoner and American missionary testified before a Senate subcommittee detailing cruelties by Spanish troops. He cited executions of noncombatants, destruction of hospitals, and killings of women and children, including preuves of bayonet wounds and explosive bullets. Diaz described Gomez and Weyler orders and the formation of a White Cross aid group. Continued on Fourth Page.
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Telegraph
Washington
Alberto J. Diaz
Cuba
Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
Diaz
White Cross
Red Cross
Inspector General
Campos
Weyler
Gomez
Guatao
Ladislao Quintero
Amador
Quintero
Edward Delgado
Sabourin
Garcia
Havana
White Cross Society
Inclan
Artemisa
Giants Overpower Farmers In Lopsided Bluefield Game
Bluefield delivered the best game on home soil with no errors while Bedford fell behind early. Reiley Cooper and Bennett starred in fielding as Armstrong handled the pitchers well despite six hits off Pfeiffer. Chandler to pitch for Bluefield against Garrett for Bedford in tonight's rematch at 8 80.
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Bluefield
Reiley
Cooper
Bennett
Bedford
Armstrong
Garret
Chandler
Pfeiffer
Garrett
Bluefield Tops Bedford City In Eightteen Inning Runfest
Bluefield scored 14 runs to Bedford City s 2 in a lengthy game. Chandler Garrett and Rucker had two base hits each while Cooper Marsh added three base hits. Armstrong led bases on balls and stole three bases, with Pfeiffer and Crockett striking out multiple batters.
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R. H O
Crockett
Chandler
Garrett
Rucker
Cooper
Marsh
Armstrong
Reiley
Dickie
Bennett
Pfeiffer
Magalis
Kelley
Correction of circus claim linked to Governor MacCorkle
A May telegram from DuaReston West Virginia clarifies that Bluefield Daily Telegraph had no involvement with a circus show claimed to be Governor MacCorkle’s property. The paper defends its stance and urges readers to verify news with corroborating evidence.
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DuaReston
W.va
Bluefield DaiLy Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Ve
W. A. MacCorkie
MacCorkle
Telegraph
Times
Danny
Surprise Party at L A Tabb Realty Office
A note announces an event at L A Tabb's Real Estate Agency today featuring an automatic self buying property on Bluefield Avenue. Also advertised are candies and crystalized fruits at Catogni's with a prompt to call early and investigate.
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L. A
Rev Pearson to Preach at Tazewell Commencement
The Telegraph reports Rev Pearson will preach at the Tazewell commencement. Prof Painter was expected but cannot attend. Rev J A Huffard of Pulaski will fill the pulpit both morning and evening.
On the Ball Field Cincinnati Leads by One Point
Cincinnati leads by a single run as Philadelphia fights back and wins the game at the end. The Virginia League notes telegraph service for National League results with Louisville over Baltimore six five and Cleveland eight Boston ten. Cincinnati one New York four. Pittsburg six Philadelphia ten. St. Louis six Brooklyn eight. No Chicago Washington game reported. Virginia State League Richmond eight Lynchburg seven. Portsmouth ten Petersburg four. Norfolk Roanoke game not reported.
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Louisville
Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Washington
Richmond
Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Norfolk
Roanoke
Cleveland Bolb Sudbick
Christ Episcopal Service Schedule at Princeton Morning
Rev. Norman F. Marshall will conduct morning services at Princeton and return for the evening service. Sunday school will be held at the usual hour.
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Norman F. Marshall
Princeton
Morning and evening services at the church schedule
Morning service at 11 oclock conducted by Rev. E F Cooper. Sunday school at 3, Epworth League at 7, preaching at 8 by Rev. E S Bettis. Children s Day services and a collection to fund Sunday schools in poor districts. At night Rev. T C Shuler will preach.
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E. F. Cooper
Epworth League
E. S. Bettis
T. C. Shuler
Baptist Church Service Arrangements for Sunday
In Pastor Pearson's absence Mr. M. D. L. Faverty will lead the morning service at the Baptist church. Rev. W. A. Pearson will preach the commencement sermon at Tazewell College Sunday at 11 o'clock, then return to fill the pulpit and administer baptism at night.
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Pearson
M. D. L. Faverty
The
Baptist Church
W. A. Pearson
Tazewell College
Accommodating Chicken Thief Returns Fowls
A light fingered gentleman who liked game chickens stole three birds from Bruce Williams’s coop the night before last. He posted notices asking for their return and yesterday evening the fowls were returned. He thanks the person who reclaimed them for acting promptly.
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Bruce Williams
Baseball scores from May 22 across multiple cities
Philadelphia defeated the home team 10 to 6 in PrirrspurG. Boston beat Cleveland 10 to 8. Brooklyn lost 8 to 6 at St Louis. New York won 4 to 1 over Cincinnati. Baltimore beat Louisville 6 to 5. Lynchburg fell 8 to 7 at Ricamonyo. Petersburg was routed 10 to 4 by the home team in Portsmouth.
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Prirrspurg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Store
Louisville
Baltimore
Ricamonyo
Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Young Couple Plans June City Home After Autryville Wedding
Mr. Clem Lane a train dispatcher departs for Mt. Vernon Springs to visit friends then to Autryville for a marriage to Miss Ida Autry on the 27th. They will settle in the city, expected to arrive about June 1.
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Clem Lane
Mt. Vernon Springs
N. C
Autryville
Ida Autry
Monument to Col W H Brown C B A to be unveiled at Tazewell
On June 5 1896 the monument in memory of Col W H Brown C B A will be unveiled at Tazewell cemetery. A large attendance of C B A veterans and visitors is expected and dinner will be served on the grounds if weather permits otherwise in the town of Tazewell
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Col
W. H. Brown
Tazewell Cemetery
Tazewell
Republicans of Mercer to choose delegates for judicial convention
A Republican letter urges Mercer county Republicans to meet in this city on the 27th to select delegates for the judicial convention. It endorses J. M. Sanders as a capable and honest candidate and urges wise delegate choice for the office.
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Borror
Mercer County
J. M. Sanders
Sanders
Weather Today Forecast for West and Southwest Virginia
The forecast reports cloudy conditions with a slight rise in temperatures and local showers across West Virginia and Southwest Virginia for today.
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West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Large store room opposite post office in good business location
Property listing notes a large storeroom opposite the post office with a prime business location at 522 tf B Prince.
Royal Iron Stone China Lots for Sale by J. L. Horton
Large stock of china dishes offered at low prices. Buy full or broken sets. Also ads for best soda at White and Moore's, strawberry festival Tuesday night opposite the Daily Tekoram office, and piano or organ sales by Prof. T. H. R. Christie in Radford Virginia.
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J. L. Horton
Tekoram
T. H. R. Christie
Radford
Millinery styles and strawberry festival announced
New goods arrive in shapes ribbons chiffon flowers and silk hats trimmed to fit at low prices. Sailors from 15 cents at B F Johns Co Bland street. Episcopal church ladies host a strawberry festival Tuesday night. White Hellebon for worms lice and bugs on flowers currants and Paris Green for potato bugs at Day's drug store. 521 at
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B. F. Johns & Co
Bland Street
Paris
Cyclone turmoil and aftermath described in Old letter
A letter from George H. Old recounts a cyclone path two blocks wide through a city’s poorer area, overturning an eighty foot iron bridge and leveling brick buildings. The scene shows mangled bodies, wrecked furniture, and debris filling creeks as workers transport victims to makeshift hospitals. Local chaos includes a jailed man claiming to be Jesus and bustling storefronts near Bluefield.
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Ed Prince
Social Roundup Sees Visitors and Local Notables in Bluefield
A wide list of arrivals and activities fills the Bluefield scene with names from Bramwell Graham Princeton Roanoke and beyond. Visitors include W T Epperly and Col Teller while others attend commencements habeas corpus actions and public notices.
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W.T. Epperly
Bramwell
Bluefield
Dr. Crockett
Graham
McClaugherty
Princeton
W. R. Teller
Inn
Roanoke
N. J. Keadle
Mingo County
D. B. Baldwin
W. J. Jenks
Kyle Baldwin
G. W. Thomas
Radford
Building Up the System with Hood's Sarsaparilla
The cold season drains vitality and impairs blood health. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the great blood purifier and nerve tonic. Hoop's Pints are promoted as a popular cathartic available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Hood
Hoop
Bargains on Bluefield Avenue Property For Sale
Realty listing for lot 25 by 84 feet on Bluefield avenue near Huff Andrews and Thomas. Includes a store room and a six room dwelling above. L A Tabb's Real Estate Agency offers the property at a very cheap price with easy terms.
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Bluefield Avenue
Huff, Andrews & Thomas
L. A. Tabb
Millinery at Mrs Steven Son’s Delights Hats for Dress
The millinery at Mrs Steven son’s offers dainty styles said to be indispensable for a well dressed look. A strawberry festival by the Episcopal church ladies is moved to next Tuesday night at McDaniel’s ld store with free admission.
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The
Ladies of the Episcopal Church
McDaniel
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J. L
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W. F. Prother
Hartford
James A. Tiller
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L. N. Buford
Bristol
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Pocahontas
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