Election Observations Urge Republican Victory in West Virginia
A partisan 1900s campaign piece urges voters to back McKinley and the Republican state ticket in West Virginia. It warns of Democratic tricks, calls for turnout, and praises the gubernatorial and congressional candidates as capable allies of McKinley. The tone emphasizes a landslide and vigilant voting.
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McKnley
West Virginia
McKinley
Congress
New York
Bryan
New York Herald
Loud
Dem
Ines
West Virginia Gubernatorial Hope Praised as Man of Character
A tribute hails a candidate as a worthy governor of West Virginia praising his administrative and executive abilities. The speaker is praised for hustings work and forceful addresses matching national leaders, with trusted associates on the state ticket ensuring capable leadership.
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Congress
McKinley
Washington
Commonwealth of
West Virginia
Himelf
Boers Capture British Outpost and Loot Mail Train
Reports from Cape Town state a Boer command seized a British outpost of ninety men near Geneva on October 28. They later raided the Cape Town mail train, looting carriages and passengers, destroying mails and setting the train ablaze, then fled as an armored train approached. The Boers eventually freed their prisoners.
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Geneva
Cape Town
Surrender Talks Fail as Boers Refuse to Treat
Pretoria reports negotiations for Boer surrender through General Botha have failed Steyn refused to treat with a flag of truce message. Boers expect foreign mediation if they endure to year end.
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Pretoria
Botha
Steyn
Woodford Addresses Republican Meeting in Fairmont
Gen. Stewart L. Woodford former minister to Spain spoke to about a thousand Republicans in Fairmont Washington on November 1. His main theme attacked imperialism and was well received with frequent applause. A Rough Riders group from Monongalia county acted as escorts and E M Showalter introduced the former general.
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Fairmont
Stewart L. Woodford
Spain
Monongalia County
Woodford
E. M. Showalter
Prohibition Special Arrives in Wheeling for Meeting
Prohibition special train reached Wheeling on the night prior and a meeting was held this morning, signaling organized activity by temperance advocates in the area.
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Wheeling
When you have rheumatism
An advertisement promoting Hood's sar saparulla as a prompt cure for rheumatism by targeting blood acidity. It also touts Hood's Pills at 25 cents for biliousness, claiming relief from pain and stiffness with the remedies.
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Hood
Francisco Seeks Leaver Pound Constable Support
Candidate J J Francisco requests public support for the Leaver Pound District constable race and pledges to faithfully discharge duties. The notice also advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with 25 cent price and free samples at H N White's drug store.
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Leaver Pound
J.J. Francisco
H. N. White
Monster Devil Fish Constipation Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure for constipation affecting stomach liver kidneys bowels and nerves. It also promotes Horter's Special Brew high grade beer for sale at saloons and stores.
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Dr. King
Settlement of Eastern Question
Encouraging news from Minister Conger on prelinary negotiations aims at an early settlement of the Eastern Question with indemnities and concessions expected as the talks proceed.
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Conger
Washington
China
Tom's Creek Region and Its Mines Pay Day Disturbances
A writer describes booming activity at Tom's Creek with eight hundred coal ovens and a large new mine. Paydays bring steady work, good wages, and a disciplined, sober workforce. no pay-day disturbances are observed, and the company offers fair dealings and prompt cash payments.
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Toms Creek
Ths
P. Ludwig
Railroad Names Toas Creek Station
Georgel Virginia October 27 1909 record notes the coal digger activity at the Toas Creek railroad station with the initials J N P A and a dated locality entry.
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Georgel, Va
Death of Indian Chiefs Halt Mexican Relocation Plan
Interior report notes death of Big Jim, Shawnee chief, and Jack Harrie of the Delaware, in Sabinas Mexico from smallpox. Their deaths end hopes of moving bands to Mexico. the two leaders opposed civilization and sought exile. Mexican authorities gave no aid, burial cost borne by the chiefs’ party for eight dollars.
Five in Williamsburg Family Narrowly Escapes Gas Suffocation
New York on November 1 Peter Saerveson his wife and five children narrowly escaped death from gas in an apartment house at Williamsburg. They went to bed at 10 o clock last night and the father woke to find the family suffering, being rescued in time by quick assistance.
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New York
Peter Saerveson
Williamsburg
Saerveson
First Fire Victim Joseph Baca Harach Dies
New York reports merchant Joseph Baca Harach, cut by flying glass in the Tarsant fire, died this morning becoming the first victim. Investigators reveal the supposed human fragments were actually glass composites.
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New York
Joseph Bacaharach
Gov Bob Taylor to Speak on Sentiment at Opera House
Gov Bob Taylor delivers a new lecture titled Sentiment at the Opera House in November. Critics praise his versatility, pathos, humor, and world painting as he engages audiences with anecdote and mimicry.
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Bob Taylor
Opera House
Gov Taylor
Atlanta Constitution
Knoxville Journal
Nashville American
Laxative Bigmo Quinice Tablets Claim Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Bigmo Quinice Tablets as stopping the cough and curing a cold in one day. The offer promises no care, no pay with a 25 cent price.
Jones Confesses in Deathbed Plot to Kill Rice
Charles F. Jones, linked to the late millionaire Rice, cut his throat in Tombs prison after a full confession alleging he and Patrick poisoned Rice, forged a will and forged checks for 350000 dollars. Jones survived and was treated at Bellevue Hospital under guard. He said Patrick urged him to kill himself.
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Aire Rice
Tombs
Bellevue Hospital
Jones
Patrick
Rice
Warned Against Fraud in Kentucky Election
Henry C. Payne, vice-chairman of the Republican National Committee, warned Democrats against fraud in Kentucky and predicted a Republican victory. He said if Democrats steal the state election, Congress would intervene and expose Kentucky politicians.
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Chicago
Lil
Henry C. Payne
Republican National Committee
Kentucky
Joe Blackburn
Congress
United States
Staffordshire Iron Makers Cut Prices Twenty Shillings
London reports leading iron manufacturers of Staffordshire and Worcestershire issued circulars announcing a twenty shilling per ton price reduction to curb American and German competition.
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London
Staffordshire
Worhestershire
Prairie sails for Rouen to bring back Paris Exposition exhibits
Tompkinsville New York reports the currier Prairie departed today for Rouen France to retrieve American exhibits from the Paris Exposition. The voyage aims to return paintings sculptures and artifacts to their homeland.
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Tompkinsville
N. Y
Rouen
France
American Contractors Rush Lobster Labor on Central Railroad
In Santiago de Cuba on November 1, an American contractor firm speeding work on the Central Railroad mobilizes 4000 lobsters as part of a unique labor effort. Local officials monitor the unusual project.
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Santiago, de Cuba
Central Railroad
Notice to taxpayers from late Sheriff’s tax collections
Taxes due the late Sheriff Jas. A White are in my hands for collection along with all executions. These must be paid at once by taxpayers, W.A Brown, Ss. M.
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The
Coun
Jas
Ramona Pilla praised as best pain reliever in Broadoax ad
Broadoax resident G W Barnet touts Ramon’s Relif pills as the best and cheapest pain reliever. He notes two pills taken this week left him feeling revitalized and claims buyers universally praise the product.
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G. W. Barnet
Broadoax
Ramona Pilla
Ramon
Beechiv Bottled Cure Claims Fast Stomach Relief
A Lime Ridge, Wisconsin woman faced surgery for stomach trouble and jaundice but took seven bottles of Beechiv killers and reports a complete cure. The ad promises guaranteed relief for stomach liver and kidney troubles, with a 50 cent price.
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J B. Hoot
Lime Ridge
W S
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