Tragic shooting in Carter County ends with double death
Bristol Tenn Nov 12 A shocking tragedy near Elizabethton Carter county left Miss Asa Thompson sixteen dead and Jack Kidwell twenty one dead by self inflicted gunshot after he shot her four times witnesses say he had long courted her and she refused marriage an inquest found the two bodies in a woodland spot Miss Thompson from a well known family and Kidwell a former US Navy man. A lost dog notice follows detailing a shaggy black shepherd with collar and white blaze.
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Kidwell
Thompson
Cumberland River
Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley Farm
Kentucky
Ihis
Treasury
Cripple Creek Extension Killed by Water Rights Dispute
In Wythe county a key meeting halted the Norfolk and Westerns Cripple Creek extension after landowners demanded water rights worth about 75000 for ten miles. Judge Phlegar refused accommodation and N W officials said no further construction will occur until mining tonnage justifies it and water rights are secured.
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Cripple Creek
Norfolk and Western Railway
Wythe County
Wytheville
Virginia Tron, Coal and Coke Company
Phlegar
Henry Clay McDowell Named U S District Judge of Western Virginia
Henry Clay McDowell, a Wise County resident and descendant of Henry Clay, was selected to succeed Judge John Paul as U S district judge for the western district of Virginia. The surprise choice followed a protest note from Col Browning’s delegation against Judge Lewis, and the president’s initial preference for Lewis.
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Washington
Henry Clay McDowell
John Paul
United States
Virginia
Wise County
Henry Clay
Judge Lewis
Lewis
Browning
McDowell
Richmoena
Z D. Lewis
Virginia Bapist
Reeimone
George d. Julien Stephens
Show Cases for Sale at Half Price
Four 8 foot showcases in good condition offered for $800 each, half regular price. Apply at once to M. Rosenberg, 2387 Princeton Avenue.
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M. Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
Silver Ash Cigars Ad Promises Finest 5 Cent Smoke
The ad touts Sullivan's Silver Ash cigars as the finest five cent smoke available. It invites smokers to try a decent cigar and Watt the very best cigar for five cents. The copy crowns Silver Ash as superior in value and quality.
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Sullivan
Sleeping Victims Rescued As Fire Rages In City Home
A blaze broke into a residence, with a firefighter and resident dragged from the burning building. Police and paramedics reported two victims in critical condition as crews fought the flames. The incident prompted immediate safety investigations and warnings to residents to remain vigilant.
Coal brand name change by Summit City Fuel Co
The Pocahontas Smokeless coal line has been renamed from The Summit City Fuel Co to Vestrwpe by KR. E. Serrey & Co. The management remains the same and quality is described as excellent.
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Pocahontas
Summit City Fuel Co
President weighs Western District of Virginia judgeship
President Roosevelt considers Judge JL Lewis of Richmond for the vacant Western District of Virginia seat. Local candidates Gillespie and others push for a district native. Delegations from Richmond and colored leaders urge Lewis, while other nominees like Henry McDowell and Sipe are mentioned as alternates.
Railway Magnates Seek Settlement of Northern Pacific Disputes
In New York on November 15 1900 railway magnates from the northwest darkly discuss a settlement of the Northern Pacific and Burlington hulls with Union Pacific and Northwestern officials. Wall Street action will affect over forty lines and miles of track tomorrow. In Washington Postmaster General Smith will urge rural free delivery funding to grow from 3.5 million to 6 million and expansion of service where feasible. Rental notices and cigarette ads appear among the clutter.
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New York
Northwest
Camel Town
Telay
Union Pacific
Wall Street
Washington
Saith
Berguin Buckwheat Cake Mix Offered by Grocers
A damaged ad describes Berguin buckwheat cake mix offered by a grocery company. It notes the product sold in 24 bundles of cans and urges grocers to contact the company for wholesale and retail details.
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Berguin
Ylar Top Grockry Co
Roosevelt to Push Trust Reform in First Message
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt will urge Congress to curb harmful trust operations in his first annual message. He has long favored reforms since New York governorship and his public utterances stress regulation of capitalization and fair dealing with the public. The move aims to set a Republican pace on trust issues before the coming congressional campaigns.
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Viedna
Cies
Roosevelt
Politcess
White House
Goernor
New
Hubis
Bank vault explosion injures two in Kentucky
In Trenton Kentucky a nitroglycerin filled burglary attempt damaged the Newton Bank safe this morning. Shrapnel from the blast fatally wounded bank president Will Dekerson and merchant Thomas Hewlett.
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Louisville
Newton Bank
Trenton
Jared Wial Dekerson
Thomas Hewlett
Opera House Burned in Winsted Fire
The Winstead Opera House in Winsted, Connecticut, was destroyed by fire at 11 o'clock this morning. The fire swept the opera house block, which included the post office and several stores, with an estimated loss of about 100,000 dollars.
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Winsted, Coon
Winstead Opera House
Opera House
Post Flee
Opera Hrouse
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Tennessee
Frank Kidwell
Miss Ada Thompson
Ier
Bristol, Tenn
Elizabethton
Carter County
Est
Yester
Jack Kidwell
Asa Thompson
Young Kidwell
Miss Thompcall
Miss Thompson
United States Navy
Ardice
D- Brunt
Kidney
C. Brisentine
Bluefield
W. Va
A. A Vhlegar
The
Norfolk and Western
Ivanhoe
Spedwell
Henry Clay McDowel
Wise
Paul
Col. Browning
Trict
Mr. McDowell Carme
Ginia
L. L. Lewis
Richmond
James S Browning
A. P. Gillespie
Grove
J. M
Dr. King
Vestrwpe By
KR. E. Serrey & Co
Swan Lake Oil Co
Knox
Whitley Counties
First National Bank of
W. S. Foutz
Lewis Tileman
Appelat Hmn
Roosevelt Bug
JL. L Lewis
Riehs Food
Vecan
Gillespie
Deing
Reformer
James AH. Hayes
Chainees
Dudgemen
Ibis
Will E
Wiliam V. Wilson
Lynchburg
Gold Democrat
Representative Morris
Minnesota
Virinta
Wilson
Giitable
bin—Tenry McDowel
Sig Stone Gap
Albert Gillespie
Tizewell County
Jicdge LL. DL. Lewis
Mr. Sipe
Harrisonsburg
Seventh National Bank
Coulb
P. Mortis
Congress
Baved
Sirielion
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Ave
Tovacco
Cigs
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