Slemp Says Friends Will Negotiate Wentz Release
Edward L. Wentz, Philadelphia millionaire, likely abducted for ransom. Congressman Slemp told Bristol papers family received a $100,000 return offer and a letter from Wentz in his own hand. Delicate negotiations pursue a safe release as detectives and family stay silent. Pay Roll and Scrip Clerk position advertised in Bluefield Telegraph.
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Edward L. Wentz
Philadelphia
Congressman Slemp
Ninth
Bristol
Big Stone Gap
Wentz
Slemp
Fourteen Extraordinary Sessions in U.S. History
A historical outline notes that when Congress reconvenes on November 9 it will mark the 14th extraordinary session in U.S. history under 11 presidents. It lists past sessions from 1767 to 1897 called by John Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Van Buren, Harrison, Pierce, Lincoln, Hayes, Cleveland, and McKinley, detailing each session’s motive such as wars, finances, army funding, tariffs, and the Sherman act repeal debate.
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Congress
Roosevelt
John Dams
France
Jefferson
Louisiana
Spain
Great Britain
Madison
van Bure
Harrison
Pierce
Lincoln
Hayes
Cleveland
McKinley
Confederate Monument to Be Unveiled in Tazewell
Confederate Veterans of Tazewell will unveil the monument on the courthouse square tomorrow. Speakers include J. Tyler Frazier of Bluefield, State Senator J. N. Harmon, and Attorney E. L. Greever. An employment ad for a Morris Wholesale House branch in Bluefield is also present.
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Tazewell
Confederate Veterans of
The Next Great American Holiday on Gridiron and Grains
An article reflects on Thanksgiving as a national holiday on the 26th, noting turkey prices and cranberry supply. It recounts the Pilgrims origins, public observance, and compares to the German Kermis, emphasizing gratitude and harvest reflections.
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United States
Turkey
England
New England
Oil firms sued over 1200 acres of St Marys oil land
Capt. Joseph S Reed of Pittsburg sues 46 defendants including Vespertin Oil Octo Oil J C Trees Co Mallory Brothers Stuart and Zahnizer Co in Pleasant county West Virginia over ownership of 1200 acres near St Marys operated for seven years with annual production estimated at one million dollars Reed seeks a fifth share of the property and its outputs. Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup is advertised.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Pleasant County
St. Marys
Joseph 8. Reed
Pittsburg
Vespertin Oil Company
Octo Oil Company
J. C. Trees & Co
Mallory Brothers & Stuart
Zahnizer & Co
Reed
Wanted Light Bookkeeping Devotion 2 to 38 Hours Daily
Classified notice seeks a devoted bookkeeper for light work up to 38 hours daily. Good reference required.Applicants directed to Telegraph office with initials K and date 10 22 for response.
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K’’ Care Telegraph Office
Stenographer Position Sought by Competent Young Lady
Classified notice seeks a stenographer with good references. Respond with credentials to Daily Telegraph care of X X. 114.
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X. X
Daily Telegraph
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief for Ailments
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a universal cure for dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation offering relief regardless of age for 25 cents at all drug stores.
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Dr. King
Mother of Slain Girl Nears Death in Allentown
Mrs. Catherine Bechtel, mother of Mabel Bechtel who was killed, is dying after the tragedy. She clings to her account that Mabel was slain outside the town and placed in the passageway beside her home as investigators pursue the case.
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Catherine Bechtel
Mabel Bechtel
Mabel
Wentz Found in Kentucky Mountains
Jonesville Virginia reports missing millionaire E L Wentz has been found in Kentucky mountains with northern friends on a camping and turkey hunting trip. He claims he left home unknowingly and refused the large reward, noting a postal card to his brother about a vacation.
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Story
Jonesville
Lee County
E. L. Wentz
Big Stone Gap
Kentucky
Wentz
Gompers Faces Challenge as Labor Congress Opens
Boston reports ahead of the 23rd annual American Federation of Labor convention at Faneuil Hall. About 500 delegates, representing two million workers, gather as a leadership race unfolds with Samuel Gompers defending the presidency against James Duncan, backed by John Mitchell and other union leaders.
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Boston
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Faneuil Hall
United States
Samuel Gompers
Union
Mine Workers
Gompers
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
James Duncan
Granite Cutters’ Union
Federation
Duncan
Final Revision of Virginia Constitution Nears Report
Richmond Virginia November 6 The legislative committee on final revision of the new constitution has nearly finished its work and will report soon after the general assembly adjourns next Tuesday. The session is expected to run until about a week before Christmas with little general legislation.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Chinese Hunger to Fight Russia
Peking dispatch reports Yuan Shi Kai, sent to Mukden to seek a settlement with Russia, halted at Tientsin. Chinese anger over Russian actions at Mukden grows, with some councils urging war and troop deployment. Russian minister Paul Lessar cites demands for execution of Major Wong and dismissal of Yuen in Manchuria policy context.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Chi Li
Mukden
Tientsin
Russia
Mukdep
China
Paul Lessar
Wong
Yuen
Tao Tai
Moukien
Manchuria
Entire Isthmus Under Revolutionists Control
The C and O railroad cuts Huntington shop hours to nine and a half, discharging 15 workers whose wages totaled 1000 dollars. The retrenchment policy mirrors other eastern lines, reducing operating expenses by ten percent across C and O shops.
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And
Huntington
New Charters Granted By Secretary Of State
The secretary of state issued charters for several firms. The Standard Printing and Publishing Company of Huntington receives capital of 10 000 dollars. A A Hudson Company of Eskdale receives 10 000 dollars. Morgantown and Pittsburg Railway Company of Morgantown is authorized to build and operate a Morgantown to Fairmont railroad with 750 000 dollars capital. Henritze Mining Company of Hallsville to mine coal and coke with 50 000 dollars. Hazelton Coal and Coke Company of Kingwood authorized to mine coal and coke with 200 000 dollars. Incorporators listed in Welch.
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Secretary of State
Standard Printing and Publishing Company
Huntington
A. A. Hudson Company
Eskdale
W. Va
Morgantown and Pittsburg Railway Company
Morgantown
W Va
Fairmont
Henritze Mining Company
Hallaville
W. Keister
Hallsville
T. L. Henritze
Thos. Woodward
J. A. Strother
C. A. de Venny
Welch
Hazelton Coal and Coke Company
Kingwood
Postmaster Details Self defense in Scott county shooting
Gate City postmaster Quillin told reporters the Scott county tragedy involved two Democratic judges of election at Fairview precinct being shot by Republicans in self defense. He claims Democrats fired first and Catron returned fire targeting Nickels and Ausburn. He cites an alleged ballot box theft attempt as the spark.
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Quillin
Gate City
Scott County
Fairview
Cattsberon
Nickels
Ausburn
Catron
Colon Garrisoned by Panama Soldiers Protests in Washington
Colon is fully under revolutionary control with municipal officers pledging allegiance to the provisional Panamanian government. American officers and officials coordinated the peaceful evacuation of Colon, while Colombia protests U S non inter interference and asserts its right to oversee Isthmus order.
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Colon
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Panama
Republic
Hubbard
Nashville
Salyer
Prescott
H. O. Jeffreys
Washington
Colombia
United States
Senor Rice
Bryan Will Case Heads To November Hearing
Judge in New Haven Conn Cleveland today set a date for a decision in the Bryan will case. Philip Bennett is named as beneficiary and Col Bryan is defended against undue influence claims. A sealed letter tied to a $50 000 gift is not part of the will and the court declines to rule on its disposition.
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Ision
Ici
New Haven
Two Residences Burned At Bristol
Bristol Tenn November 6 A morning fire destroyed two frame residences owned by J L Kinzer. Occupants were W F Harwood and Mrs Hattie White. Household goods were partly destroyed. Firemen saved the rest of the block but low water pressure from a new reservoir caused excitement. Loss about 1000 dollars with partial insurance.
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Bristol
Tenn
J. L. Kinzer
W. F. Harwood
Hattie White
Revolt Against Virus Over Vaccination at Belmont School
In Belmont, Virginia, a public school vaccination drive led by the board of physicians and a police officer sparked a local uproar. Parents removed their children, alleging revaccination and lack of notice, with several children fainting during the procedure.
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Roanoke
Board of Physicians
Belmont
Footman for Senator Alger Killed in Cumberland
Lawrence Kelley, 34, a footman for Senator Russell A. Alger of Detroit, was struck by a yard engine at Williams Street crossing in Cumberland while transporting the Senator's horses to Washington. He died within minutes. the remains were sent to Detroit.
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Cumberland Ma
Lawrence Kelley
Baltimore and Ohio
Williams Street
Cumberland
Kelly
Russell A. Alger
Detroit
Washington
Senator Alger
Desirable D brews for rent in Ww Berry area
Two desirable dwellings for rent in the Berry neighborhood near Graham. Apply to G. Tug River, W. Va. 102.
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Berry
Graham
G. Tug River
W. Va
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Bluefield Telegraph
117 &T
Edwin Mann
C. Pollock
Bluefield, W. VA
Bluefield Jewelry Co
TL. Cohen Liquor Dealer
Bluefield
Altamont
Cohen
Rev. J. Tyler Frazier
Morris Wholesale House
Cincinnati
Ohio
L. B. Tierney
WM. H. Thomas
W. H. Wheelwright
The
Flat Top National Bank
United State Depositary
Capital
Dr. Wood
Allentown, Pa
Kentuck Mountains
Gopspers
Virginia
Columbia
United
Erurope
Bryan Will
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