Mandamus to Fix Execution Date Stirs State Capital News
Warden Haddox challenged a Kanawha court writ to set the date for George Carter’s execution. Carter’s death penalty has faced multiple delays with pleas and board of pardon refusals. Supreme Court appeal and ongoing legal arguments mark the dispute’s course. The same issue notes a broader campaign by West Virginia bankers against a wartime tax on banking capital.
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C. E Haddox
State Prison
Kanawha Criminal Court
George Carter
Charleston
Supreme Court
Carter
State Board of Pardon
State Finances Report for October Shows Near Million Balance
The October 21 1901 treasurer report for West Virginia shows a total balance near 1 282 721 8 with state fund and general school fund accounts. Receipts for October amount to 1 100 046 86 with disbursements totaling 212 545 30 and 55 156 86 in state and school funds respectively.
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West Virginia
Condi
General School
Revenues of the Nation Annual Report of Treasurer
The annual treasurer report details fiscal year 1901 results with ordinary revenues at 587.7 million dollars up from 1900, expenditures at 509.97 million, and a surplus near 77.72 million. It notes gold reserve stability, silvered redemptions, and cash distribution across treasury and mint offices.
Polecat Frenzy Delays Steam Train Ride
Train crew endures a pungent chase as a polecat clings to the engine beam. Fireman pleads for speed, engineer loses control, passengers overheard the odor, and chaos ends when a section man shoots the animal and the engine is put away.
Carnegie Arrives to Fanfare in New York Homecoming
Andrew Carnegie arrived in New York this afternoon to a wave of excitement at fusionist and Democratic headquarters. Both sides rushed to greet him and seek his statement, which is awaited with high interest.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Democratic
Store Robbery Seeks Suspects In Friday Night Break-In
Reward offered for arrest and conviction of those who broke into and robbed a local store Thursday night. Several ladies' jackets were stolen along with items labeled Tid Bit cigars and Fitz-You for 5 cents.
Saved His Wife Through Raven’s Pills and Tonic Pellets
Poolville Texas resident Mr E Henderson credits Raven’s Pills and Tonic Peles with restoring his wife’s health after years of poor constitution. Local druggist W T Ballingto p sells the remedy. another note from Druggist W S Bullington of Poolville claims strong sales. July 17 1597 with additional endorsements from H N White.
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E. Henderson
Poolville
Texas
W.T. Ballingtoo
W. S. Bullington
Pootville
H. N. White
Summit City Fuel Co transfers Pocahontas smokeless coal
Notice states the Summit City Fuel Co regards Pocahontas Smokeless coal with unchanged management and grade, and the business is associated with R. E. Shirley & Co. through a name change to Uuaup Zou vw.
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Pocahontas
Summit City
Startling Claim About New Life Pills Prompts Curiosity
In a colorful early 20th century ad tone D H Turner promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a universal remedy. The copy claims rapid personal transformation after two weeks and urges purchases of 25 cents at drug stores.
Country Sorgum Advert From Flat Top Grocery Co
A local grocery ad proclaims a carload of pure country sorgum available in 24, 5 and 10 pound Friction Top cans. It highlights buckwheat cakes as a use case and offers to direct customers to retailers if their grocer does not stock it.
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Flat Top Grocery Co
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if ineffective and features E W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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E W. Grove
Cash balance fluctuates amid partial figures
The record shows a decrease of 37 007 48575 accompanied by a reduced cash balance of 6 DIS 244948, indicating tighter liquidity in the period.
Admiral Downey comments on Sebley court trial pace
Admiral Downey said after discussing the Sebley case with the president that it will take several months to review the evidence and reach a verdict. He added that the earl is on trial as much as Sebley.
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Sebley Court
Sebley
Stops the Cough and Work Off the Cold Pills
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quitrine Tablets as a cure for colds and coughs. It claims the product relieves symptoms in one dry manner with no pay and offers a 25 cent price.
Luck in Thirteen Fever Sore Cure by Arnica Haive
Settling 13 miles Wm Soiry of Waiton Furance uses Backieo Arnica Haive to entirely cure a horrible fever sore on his leg. Claims cure for bruises ulcers boils burns corn piles and more. Sold for 25 cents and guaranteed by all druggists.
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Soiry
Waiton Furance
Backieo
A Cooling Smoke from Elis Silver Ash Cigars
A note extols the quality of the Elis Silver Ash cigar, praising its smoke as superior to any oil factory made tobacco in the South. The writer urges trying one of these cigars, noting it as a finest recent smoke.
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South
Ls. W. Sullivan
Local ads and notices from Whitworth firm and Anderson collection
A mix of advertisements and notices including coal orders via White's drug store for delivery to coal yard, J M cigars promotions, Vansil Punch cigars, Nerve and Bone Oil sells, Langdon's bakery endorsement, and a payment demand from Geo R Whitworth & Son with notices to pay at Anderson & Easley.
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Coa
R. E. Shirey & Co
Pocahontas
White’s Drug Store
Coal Yard
Geo. R. Whitworth & Son
Anderson & Easley
John M. Aderson
Unidentified Iron Worker Held After Murder Indictment
A man calling himself Irvin Francisco worked at Cather Iron Works in Zanesville. Police circulated a wanted description for Matthew Taylor linked to the Warrick murder, noting Francisco matches the description and may be Taylor. Francisco remained silent, offering no proof of innocence despite telegraph offers. A $1100 reward stood for Taylor’s arrest.
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Oliver
Zanessville
Ohio
Matthew Taylor
Monroe Street
Zanesville
Taylor
Clarence Warrick
Zinesville
Lar
Francisco
Francisc
New Canal Treaty Reported By London Officials
London officials announce a new canal treaty that abrogates the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Lord Pauncefote presented a draft of the agreement, which satisfies the Salisbury administration and aligns with British interests.
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London
Tre
Lord Pauncefote
J M Cigars Best in Town Telegraph Subscriptions
Readable fragments indicate a local newspaper promotion for J M cigars and Telegraph subscriptions. The ad hints at advertising copy urging readers to subscribe to the Telegraph and enjoy the cigars advertised.
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Mandamus
Penitentiary
THE
Court OF Appeals
Chaleston
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
West Virginia Bank
Ers
Kanawha County
Haddox
Eastreme
Kaawha County
Jusstices Brannon
McWhorte
Poffenbarger
J. M. White
Levi Gay
Washington
Senate
Congress
McKinley
Tober
Balane
State Fund
General School Fund
the School Fund
C. Brisentine
Bluefield
W. Va
Elis H. Roberts
United States
the Treasury
General Fund
Treasury
Mint
Imal
Reurds
Tory
Round House
Carnegie
Fitz- You
Pevngo
UuaUp
R. E. Shirrey & Co
Swan Lake Oi Company
Binuereco
W. S. Afoutaz
Swan Lake Oil Co
Schley Court
Admiral Down
J M
Frat Lor Grocery Co
Sele Distributors
White's
J. M
Cather Iron Works
Irvin Francisco
Cather
Police
James R
Young
Rick
Upneaseness
Salisbury
J. Baker
Bluefield Ave
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