04 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
1
A political appeal warns voters to remember past prosperity under the Republican era and contrasts it with Democratic free trade policies. It claims the Democrats caused poverty and warns laborers against supporting Democratic shadows, urging care in choosing the party in power.
Local Crockett drug store advertises fresh cut flowers available for sale any day of the week. The notice emphasizes convenient hours and a steady supply of floral selections for customers.
Caps to burn and for sale. Our spray is very interesting. Hall lamps brass lamps glass lamps wrought iron lamps all kinds but poor lamps at.
The Norfolk and Western reports for September 1902 miles operated, total earnings of 1 740 120 43, operating expenses 1 094 655 12, resulting net earnings of 745 465 31. After deducting fixed charges of 214 006 47, surplus stands at 582 308 64 with expenses at 57 percent of gross earnings.
Knoxville reports an unprecedented coal car shortage creating severe hardship for Tennessee field miners, especially Coal Creek, with only six workdays in six weeks. Companies aid workers with commissary provisions as Fraterville disaster aftermath lingers. starvation looms with approaching cold weather without more cars from the Southern railroad.
New York on November 3 reports Democrats and Republicans equally confident as ballots loom. Democrats favor Coler with a rainier election day and predict a forty thousand lead, while Republicans see Odell reelected by about sixty thousand.
Portia Washington daughter of Booker T Washington did not pass her examination for the second year at Wellesley. She is now a student at Bradford Academy. The Wellesley faculty declined further comment noting her music proficiency, while student sentiment showed abundant race feeling.
New York reports Bishop Miller Thompson of Mississippi, who came in August for throat cancer treatment, will be moved to Jackson on a special hospital car to await death, feared to be only a month or two away. He has been treated by leading specialists, but the disease remains incurable. By his own wish he will be taken south.
Philadelphia voters show signals for Samuel Pennypacker the Republican candidate to secure re election with a smaller overall majority. Pattison the Democrat likely wins statewide outside the city but strong Republican support in Philadelphia could offset that trend.
Paris officials report that seconds for Marquis Dedion and journalist M Gerault Richard met to finalize duel conditions set for the following day.
A packed city hall and overflow crowd greet Col. P. H. McCaull of Virginia as he urges West Virginians to back the Republican ticket. He praises prosperity under protective policy, criticizes tariff changes since the Morill bill, addresses labor and the Virginia constitution, and promotes voting straight Republican.
A detailed look at how the Norfolk and Western Railway schedules are crafted for a single track. An expert describes a ten day process, using a large board and string indicators to map every minute and passing spot, adjusting the timetable to avoid delays and keep trains on track.
Readable OCR notes fresh cut flowers on display at Crockett's drug store today inviting customers to view and purchase. Emphasizes local shopping and seasonal floral choices available within store.
A historical snippet presents partisan quotes from Democratic and Republican figures on trade, reciprocity, and federal policy. It contrasts the Kansas City platform with McKinley era rhetoric and cites a promise of a Bluefield federal building linked to a Hughes candidacy.
In a voters' plea readers are urged to vote today for A U Hawley for president of the board of education and Allen D L Belcher for member. The message lauds both men as capable and trustworthy choices likely to satisfy the public.
Knoxville reports that during a visit by President Samuel Spencer a Southern official confirmed the purchase of the Tennessee North ern, the Harriman and Northwestern, the Knoxville and Ohio, and another coal road totaling 110 miles. The railroad plans to build from Lafl ette to Middlesboro through rich coal territory.
A wire service set up at the Elks Hall in the Lazarus building will broadcast national, county, and state election returns tonight. Seats and comfort guaranteed with admission priced at 25 cents.
Otto Dodd of Powder Missouri reports a yearlong ugly sore healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and notes it costs 25 cents at all druggists.
C Haney of Geneva Ohio says DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve relieved a 40 year torture from piles. The ad claims cures for cuts burns and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits by Jno L Crockett.
Cavendish Vermont resident Le Quinn was reported to have been cured of chronic constipation after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. The ad claims the pills guarantee a cure and are sold for 25 cents at druggists.
Chicago reports a clash where J Pierpont Morgan E H Harriman HH Porter and W Vanderbilt support J W Midgeley in breaking private car ownership by shippers. Packers and Standard Oil own many cars and earned 18,000,000 in mileage last year. Injunctions and settlements tied to mileage are questioned as tariffs face upheaval.
Samuel H Edgar aged 51 former vice president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad died at Oak Hill Sanitarium after nervous trouble believed caused by the recent deal in which John W Gates ousted August Belmont from control of the L and N. He was born in Philadelphia and spent early years in hardware in Wilmington before spending twenty one years with the L and N.
La Patrie contrasts Roosevelt and Loubet over coal strikes. It says Roosevelt’s energetic measures ended the American strike while France’s president remained passive as the French strike continued. It argues Roosevelt represents the people, while France relies on parliament.
New York November 3 announcement states that the entire properties of the Southern Car and Foundry Co. have been acquired by a syndicate led by J M Harrison J J Bar ady A R Frazer and others some of whom are tied to Standard Steel Car Co. Charles T Schoen of Pittsburg is heavily interested. Plants are located at Memphis Lenoir Tenn Gadsden and Anniston Ala.
World affairs report from Washington notes expected developments in Isthmian Canal negotiations. State Department officers and Colombia’s minister await dispatches from Bogota by Tuesday to decide if talks on the Hay treaty will be abandoned or resumed.
Secretary of state reports October 1902 business for West Virginia. Domestic charters 48 foreign charters details and receipts total income 6723.95 from resident charters 2500 from foreign charters land taxes 2000 increases 1152.55. auditor shows balance 472,659.78 after October disbursements 95,240.96. General school fund balance 422,406.1 after October receipts and disbursements.
A promotional notice offers a free book on opium and whiskey diseases to every adult in the United States. Send name and address to B. M. Wooley, Box 387, Atlanta, Georgia, to receive the publication.
An early health ad emphasizes kidney health and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure. It notes summer irregularities due to drinking or overheating and urges prompt use of the remedy. G. H. Wade is listed as the seller.
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