King land case defeats heirs in revived court ruling
The United States circuit court reversed a 1900 verdict in H C King v. Watkins et al over 200000 acres in Buchanan County Virginia. King claimed title to land granted to Robert Morris in 1795. The ruling remands for a new trial, affecting local landowners facing loss of property.
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H. C. King
King Caims
Commonwealth of Virginia
Robert Morris
Buchanan County
McDowell
Mingo
Wyoming
Logan Counties
W. Va
Pike County
Paul
Abingdon
H. ¢ King
J. N. Watkins
King
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court
Murdered Woman and Suspect Husband in New York
Mrs Mary McClusky aged sixty was killed in bed with an axe while her husband was arrested. He denies the murder but says he dreamt of burglars and kept an axe by his side. The report notes ongoing police action in New York.
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New York
Mary McClusky
Henderson Eyes Iowa Governorship Challenge
Washington reports indicate Speaker Henderson may run for governor of Iowa against A B Cummins next year. Rumor links Secretary Shaw to talks, but he denies involvement, noting he has had little contact since Congress adjourned. The clash centers on tariff policy, with Henderson favoring ultra conservative tariffs and Cummins pushing tariff adjustments.
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Washington
Iowa
Henderson
A. B. Cummins
Shaw
Roosevelt
Cummins
Doliver
Roberts
Buried Two in One Grave at Cavatt's Creek
In Tazewell county John W. Gnillepsie buried his thirteen year old daughter and seven year old son in one grave after they died within days of each other from spinal meningitis. The funeral both children were held together after the boy's death halted planned services for the daughter. A large crowd attended the deeply mournful event.
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John W. Gnillepsie
Cavatt’s Creek
Tazewell County
Messrs
Glenn
Taylor
Collision Kills Two Injures Several Near Indianapolis
A freight and work train collision on the Cincinnati Hamilton railroad near Indianapolis left two dead and several injured as crews reported the crash three miles east of here this morning.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Daytona
Buttons bearing Shaw and Roosevelt flood Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa mysterious floods of engraved buttons show Shaw and Roosevelt as president and vice president in 1904. The buttons are said to originate from Denison and stem from Secretary Shaw’s visit there. Speculation grows that Shaw will retain the treasury and run for president in 1908.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Shaw
Denison
Treasury
West Virginia Mine Inspector Reports Massive Coal Output
James W. Paul completes the 19th annual West Virginia coal and coke production report ending June 30, 1901. It notes 242 coal companies across 21 counties and 98 coke plants with 10 424 ovens, 6 984 operated 285 days yielding 1 932 912 tons of coke from 3 336 246 tons of coal for 57.9 percent. The report details mines, production values, employments, fatalities, and average earnings per miner.
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James W. Paul
West Virginia
West Viriiia
Bluefield real estate ads urge investment now
A column by D. B. Badlwin of Pioneer Real Estate invites investors to Bluefield W V, touting 85 local stores and high potential returns of 15 to 20 percent. He urges visitors to inspect his listings, promising bargains in real estate and promising assistance via his Bluefield office and phones.
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Bluefield
Thomas
D. B. Badlwin
Pioneer Real Estate
W. Va
Citizens Bank
Travel Aids Urge Bottle of Chamberlain’s Remedy
The article notes travel and change in food and water can cause diarrhoea. It recommends carrying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, available for sale by H. N. White.
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H. N. White
For Rent One Furnished Room at 614 Monroe St
Classified notice for a furnished room rental at 614 Monroe Street. Applicant should inquire in person at the listed address. Third line shows time stamp 117 3t.
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Monroe St
Reduction of Force Shrinks U S Army Strength
The Roosevelt administration orders cut the regular establishment to about 59,000. No new infantry or cavalry establishments. only veterans to reenlist for coast and field artillery. Engineers need a special order. Infantry 24,480. artillery 17,742. cavalry 12,240. staff and engineers 2,877. Philippines war largely over with garrison duties remaining.
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Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Adjutant General
Washington
Coast and Field Artillery
Engineers
Secretary of War
Artillery Coast and Field
Cavalry
Signal Corps
Anthracite Operators Agree to Accept Commission Findings
Colonel Wright and General Wilson reported that most individual operators in the Lackawanna and Wyoming coal regions agreed to become parties before the commission and abide by its findings. President Roosevelt was pleased as this simplifies the commission’s task.
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Ecorder
Isison
Washinon
Carroll D. Wright
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Wright
John M. Wilson
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Gray
Roosevelt
Iain
Ceive
Nuggets of News Highlights From Across Cities
Reports from New York Brooklyn Nashville Knoxville New Haven Washington Paris Omaha and London detail a series of tragedies and events. A man jumps to death from Brooklyn bridge. Fires burn theatres and construction plants. Blackouts disrupt Knoxville transit amid coal shortages. Autopsy and diplomatic talks appear in other items.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Nashville Tenn
Gand Opera House
Nashville
Knoxville
New Haven
Conn
A. E. Chatfie Construction Co
Lynching Threat Follows Miner Shooting at Glen Lyon Mine
Miner Hennesy shot foreman Dennis Doris in the abdomen at Susquehanna Coal and Coke mines in Glen Lyon after being refused work. Hennesy was arrested and lynching threats circulated. Cavendish, Vt resident Le Quinn suffered chronic constipation robbing him of health. King's New Life Pills claimed to cure. Dr broke into house and was arrested.
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Wilkesbarrs
Hennesy
Dennis Doris
Susquehaanna Coal and Coke Companies
Glen Lyon
Cavendish
Vts
le Quinn
King
Trely
Organized Labor Notice Promises Future Cigar Label Changes
An organized labor notice indicates forthcoming labeling changes for J. M. cigar products under a BLUE themed decor plan. The brief statement emphasizes union involvement and future branding updates.
Ten Years in Bed Milestone With Kidney Disease
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years in bed with kidney disease left him unable to move much. After trying top medical care he found relief only after using Foleys Kidney Care, which he calls a Godsend. Sold by G H Wade, druggist.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
Igale
G. H. Wade
Tug River Land Company to hold stockholders meeting
A general meeting of Tug River Land Company stockholders will be held at Bramwell West Virginia on Wednesday November 26 1902 at 3 pm. The board will consider sale and transfer of all property and assets or discontinuance of business and other business as may come before the meeting. By order of the board M J Caples president H W Shields secretary.
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Tug River Land Company
Bramwell
Mercer County
West Virginia
M. J. Caples
Organized Labor Notice Echoes Aims For Future
Fragmentary text shows an organized labor message urging action and planning for a future event. It references decoration themes and collective awareness but lacks clear details on participants or dates.
Cigar Brands Sold At Various Local Stores
The Fitzyou and Tidbit cigars and Old style Cheroots are available at Geo. D. Bowman L. Lazarus Co. Borden Feed Co. P. Hawley Mase Co. Payne Trent Hutchen gon Co. E. Bond M. W. Smith Ga. W. Whitworth H. R. Hunter L. Kaufman A. J. Samuel 8. N. Williams Oak Saloon Crockett Motley Bluefield Inn with Haff Andrews Thomas Co. as wholesale distributors.
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Fitzyou and Tidbit
Geo. D. Bowman
L. Lazarus & Co
Borden Feed Co
P. Hawley Mase Co
Payne & Trent, Hutchengon and Co
E. Bond
M. W. Smith
Ga. W. Whitworth
H. R. Hunter
L. Kaufman
A. J. Samuel
J M Cigar with the Blue to be Decorated
The column notes that a J M Cigar brand associated with the Blue will receive decoration, details unspecified, in upcoming events.
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J. M
West Virginia Republicans Oppose Tariff Revision
Washington reports that nearly all GOP members in Congress oppose revising the tariff in the coming session or an extra session. President Roosevelt favors a nonpartisan tariff commission to review schedules without mandating revision, aiming to calm political passions. West Virginia Republicans echo the desire to leave the tariff as is, with Butler and Overstreet among the outspoken critics.
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Washinon
Congress
Washington
Freely Toott
West Virginia
Representative Butler
Pennsylvania
Representative Overstreet
Indiana
Butler
Overryative
Virgina
Scot
Organized Labor Take Notice
The fragment shows an early notice referencing organized labor. Details are incomplete, but the text signals a warning or call related to labor actions or union activity. Further context would define the action, date, or location.
Scotch and Irish whiskies in stock at The Blue Front
Scotch and Irish whiskies that have won fame are in this stock of Wines and Liquors. Those who appreciate fine flavor and high quality will enjoy these liquors. Scotch Whiskey ten years old priced at $1.50 per quart. Irish Whiskey ten years old at $1.50 per quart. Lighter pleasing at drinks but none the less HE BLUE FRONT.
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Temple of Fame
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