Dean of Diplomatic Corps Dies at British Embassy
The Right Honorable Lord Julian Pauncefote of Preston, ambassador to the United States and dean of the diplomatic corps, died at the British Embassy in Washington at 5 30 this morning after a long illness. His wife and four daughters were at his bedside as death occurred.
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Washington
Julian Pauncefote
Preston
G. OC. B
Great Britain
United States
Lord Pauncefote
Death of Lord Pauncefote Shocks London Officials
London reports the death of Lord Pauncefote sent to the British foreign office by the U S embassy. Officials express deep sympathy with his widow and family and plan private messages of condolence with no anticipated formal action before Monday.
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London
Lord Pauncefote
Lord Paunecefote
United States
Senator Hanna on Coal Miners Strike Visit to Philadelphia
Washington May 24 Senator Hanna returned to Washington from Philadelphia where he attended a social function and not coal strike talks. He doubts United Mine Workers in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland and Illinois will strike while under contracts that provide terms preferred by anthracite miners.
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Washington
Hanna
Washingon
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
Illinois
Urthermore
T Hese
Railroad Man's Body Found in River Near Shipyard
The body of a rail man, badly decomposed and buried in mud, was found in the river near the William R. Trigg shipyard. Frank Uickley discovered the corpse while fishing. a rail man’s watch and clothing were present. The body likely had lain there since last winter, with face and scalp destroyed and mud covered. A possible identification links to Captain E. A. Whitaker, who died near Lynchburg last December.
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E. A. Whitaker
Lynchburg
New York
Evacuation Planned for Martinique Reported
London reports via The Exchange Graph Company Paris correspondent that due to latest news the acting governor J Huerre has been instructed to refer the situation for immediate evacuation of Martinique. The item notes scarcity of food and mentions Mercer Mase Co and a cigar brand as side details.
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London
Paris
Martinique
J. Huerre
Cursed Hangman Hangs Alfred Hamilton alias Hawkins
Whatcom Washington May 24 Alfred Hamilton alias Alfred Hawkins was hanged for murder after confessing and cursing the sheriff. He killed D M Woodbury in Anacortes Skagit County Washington on September 7 1899 following a liquor fueled spree and robbery attempt.
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Whatcom
Wash
Alfred Hamilton
Alfred Hawkins
Ofall
Hawkins
D. M. Woodbury
Anacortes
Skagit County
Washington
Hamilton
Gaines Renominated At Charleston Nominating Meeting
The Charleston gathering endorsed Congressman Joseph H. Gaines for re nomination by acclamation with no opposition. A large crowd from across the new district attended as the resolutions praised his congressional work and Hepburn of Iowa delivered the keynote speech.
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Charleston
W. Va
Joseph H. Gaines
Gaines
Congress
W. Pp. Hepburn
Iowa
Fear of island collapse prompts evacuation plans in Martinique
Admiral Servan aboard the Tage warns the north end of Martinique may drop into the sea at any moment. He urges a trocha to prevent inhabitants from entering the danger zone as Mount Pelée erupts with red hot ashes reaching twelve miles offshore and new volcanic crevices opening.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Admiral Servan
Tage
New Orleans
Servan
Mount Peleo
Oil Displaces Coal in Ohio and Mississippi Valleys
Texas oil begins replacing coal in the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys. Steamers are fitted to burn oil. Captain Samuel Coffin of Cincinnati notes oil reduces coal use by up to ten percent on the lower Mississippi. Alabama coal mines close as storage tanks rise along the river. Oil is about sixty percent cheaper than coal and ocean steamers from New Orleans use it to speed travel. Coffin predicts river trade will switch to oil soon.
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Pittsburg
Texas
Ohio
Mississippi
Samuel Coffin
Cincinnati
Alabama
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Coffin
Mediation Effort Aims to Settle Anthracite Strike
New York May 24. It was learned today on good authority that special efforts are being made to settle the anthracite coal strike through mediation of the Civic Federation. The operators in this instance may be said to have taken the initiative.
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New York
Civic Federation
Volcano Ashes Reported in Corpus Christi
Train passengers from Laredo report a three day shower of volcanic ashes in Corpus Christi Texas ending May 24. Local observers note the unusual fall and seek official explanation from authorities.
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Texas
Corpus Christi
Tex
Laredo
Wanted bids for excavating foundation for Y M A Building
Announcement seeks bids to excavate and lay the foundation for the Y M C A Building. Interested parties should see Secretary Charles E. Fisher for particulars during the period May 25 to 31.
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Y. M
Charles E. Fisher
Retail clerks union prompts early closing in Bluefield
Merchants in Bluefield sign an agreement to close stores at 7 p m on all days except Saturdays pay days and the two days after. The list includes E Bond Thornton Clothing Co Lindsay & Co and others with more to be added. Also notice to settle all debts to A S Meador Co by June 1 or be turned over for collection.
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Retail Clerks’ Union
E. Bond
Thornton Clothing Co
Lindsay & Co
T. H. Mebane & Co
C. J. Kinzer
Bluefield Mercantile Co
M. W. Smith
People’s Store Co
Shelton & Jordan
the Paris
Samuel Turk
Brown & West
Hawkins & Hutcherson
Payne & Trent
E. 8
Pedigo
W. P. Hawley Moise. Co
Mercer Moise. Co
Bolin & Brucey
L. A. Lowder
A. S. Meador & Co
For Rent Store Room on Bland Street
Store room to rent on Bland street opposite the post office. Apply to George G. Strader or John R. Dillard at 520 tf.
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Bland Street
George 8. Strader
John R. Dillard
Wabash Rumored to Buy Charleston Clendennin & Sutton Line
A Charleston rumor alleges the Wabash Railway purchased the Charleston Clendennin & Sutton road from Charleston to Clay and Big Otter in West Virginia. If true, the line would complete a 100 mile network toward Sutton, linking with the West Virginia Central and Western Maryland for a through path to Baltimore.
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Charleston
The
Wabash
West Virginia
Clay
Big Otter
Sutton
Maryland
Seaboard
Baltimore
Morgan Presents Coronation Tapestry for King
London reports J Pierpont Morgan donated a crimson blue Spanish tapestry worth 500000 dollars for use at the coronation service in Westminster Abbey. Stored at Kensington Museum, the 12 foot square piece features gold braid and rich colors, awaiting display during the ceremony.
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London
Kensington Museum
J. Pierpont Morgan
Merry With A Broken Neck Patient Sings At Mercy Hospital
Wilkesbarre May 24 Yesterday marked seven weeks since Joseph Kearney a boy began living with a broken neck at Mercy hospital Doctors expected his death within hours yet he remains alive and cheerful He whistles sings and amuses others claiming the doctors were wrong and time will tell more News note ends with an advertisement for Mercer Mosse Co urging buyers.
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Wilkesbarre
Joseph Kearney
Mercy Hospital
Rail projects boost southern coal routes to seaboard
The Manufacturers’ Record notes two major rail contracts expanding southern coal and freight access. Cape Fear Terminal Railroad will build 80 miles from Wilmington to Southport with coal piers at Southport at 1 450 000. Rutherfordton to Asheville line and Knoxville LaFollette Jellico stretch add routes toward Tennessee and Atlanta linking Cincinnati Louisville to Atlanta.
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Seaboard
Baltimore
Newport News
Norfolk
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Isene
Southport
Cape Fear Terminal
Southport Construction Company
Wilmington
Del
Rutherfordton, Hickory Nut Gap
Asheville
Rutherfordton
N. C
Tennessee Line
Jellico
Connellsville Counier
Baseball scores from Pittsburg St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati
In Pittsburg New York 6 runs 9 hits 2 errors. Boston 1 run 15 hits 8 errors in an afternoon affair for St Louis. Chicago 2 4 0. Philadelphia 1 6 2. Cincinnati Brooklyn game postponed due to rain. Umpires noted as Emslie Powers Brown and O’Day. Batteries listed: Chesbro O Conn or Evans Yeager Denham Nichols Malarkey Moran Taylor Chance White Doom.
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Pittsburg
New York
Chesbro
O’connor
Evans
Yeager
Emslie
St. Louis
Boston
Denham
Nichols
Malarkey
Moran
Powers
Brown
Chicago
Philadelphia
Taylor
Chance
White
Doom
O'Day
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
King's New Discovery for Consumption Secret Cures Coughs
Reveals a great secret on how this ling cures work. It claims to cut phlegm and germ infecting mucous and let oxygen enrich the blood. It says it heals inflamed throats and lungs and yields to the remedy for all throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Druggists.
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DP King
de. King
J M Cigar Club Meets in Quiet Sneak Preview
The J M cigar club gathers at a private venue for a preview event highlighting new blends and top-shelf brands. Members discuss limited editions, pricing, and upcoming tasting nights.
Horrible death from clothing fire in Roanoke
In Roanoke on Fourth Avenue a woman, Mrs. George M. Lucas, aged about 35 and newly mentally unsettled, caught fire in her yard while alone with children nearby. Neighbors rushed to help but the flames consumed her clothing. she died about 1 o clock after being taken indoors for treatment. Her attendant Miss Jennie Henry reported the incident. the cause remains unclear.
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Roanoke
Fourth Avenue
Roanoke Street
Franklin Road
George M. Lucas
Jennie Henry
Johns Hopkins
Henry
Lucas
Tiptoe
New Trains Start May 25 On Norfolk and Western Railway
The Norfolk and Western Railway announces new passenger train service starting May 25. Roanoke to Lynchburg and Petersburg connections. routes include East Radford Bristol Hagerstown Winston-Salem Charlotte and connections to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York and Welch. Sleeping cars offered Philadelphia and Welch.
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Norfolk & Woesteern Railway
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Petersburg
Richmond
J. Petersburg
East Radford
Bristol
Bluefield
Norton, Welch
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
Pullman
Welch
W. Va
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
N. C
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Skin Healing
Dangerous if neglected burns eats and wounds risk ongoing sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve aims to prevent complications and cure aggravated injuries. A testimonial from H. C. Hardy of Yankee Town Indiana cites a thirty year running leg sore healing after using the salve. Warning against counterfeits.
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DeWitt
H. C. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
The J. M. Cigar Guaranteed Try One
The item offers a guaranteed J. M. Cigar and invites readers to try one. The note presents a simple promotional statement with no additional details about brand, price, or availability.
Republican County Executive Committee Organized
The Republican county committee elected at district conventions May 17 met to organize. Dr J W Hale was chosen chairman and J Q Dangerfield secretary. A voting precinct was set at Crane Creek. some contesting districts did not appear.
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Republican Party
J. W. Hale
J. QL. Dangerfield
Crane Creek
Beaver Pond
Plymouth
John Elwood
Rock
Wilbur Lilly
H. Shott
Loraine Stinson
East River
James Ellison
Jumping Branch
Assessor to Be Elected in Mercer Two-District Plan
Under a law dividing Mercer into two districts an assessor for district No 2 will be elected this fall. The term runs to the next general election two years away. J W Reed of Rock district is a candidate for this position subject to the upcoming primary. Reed is praised as a good man and should be nominated and elected.
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Mercer
J. W. Reed
Rock District
Reed
Night Session Offered by The Normal and Business Institute
The Normal and Business Institute announces a night session from 7 to 9 each evening. Students may enter anytime and work without interruption. They may attend one to three hours per evening, fitting their convenience, with reasonable expenses based on the chosen line of study. Chris and other youths are invited to call and consult on courses.
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Normal and Business Institute
Chris
Mercer Mdse Co Grocery Ad Sparks Happy Life Claim
An old advertisement from The Mercer Mdse Co promises a life of happiness through grocery shopping. The snippet lists Eye catching slogan A24 31 and emphasizes collection of daily essentials.
Digestive Aid Promises Health From Dr. King's New Life Pills
Advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life pills as a gentle digestive aid that expels poisons from the system, enriches the blood, improves appetite, and builds healthy flesh. Sold at druggists for 25e.
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Dr. King
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Daughers
Pauncefote
American Foreign Office
Senator Hanna
Mercer Mase. Co
Hangman
Hepburn
Morgan's
Merry
Mercer Mosse. Co
J. M
J. M.’’ Cigars
Republican County Executive Committee
Princeton
J. L. Dangergeld
D. G. Lilly
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
J. Baker's
Crystal Bottling Co
Graham, VA
Mitchell Transparent Ice Co
R. E. Shirey & CO
Mitchell
Graham
Virginia
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