West Virginia Senate Fight Sees Millionaire Candidates
Rivalries heat up as Henry Schmalbach and J L Caldwell enter the U S Senate race in West Virginia. Nathan Baycott faces electoral pressure while Roosevelt’s influence reshapes support for Senator Scott and Governor White contemplates alignment.
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Nathan Baycott
Republican Naional Committee
Henry Schmalbach
United Ses Senate
J. L. Caldwell
Huntington
Roosevelt
West Virginia
McKinley
Scott
Eiking
Schmulbach
Caldwell
Nathan Gil
White
Senate
Census clerks clash looms over civil service exams
Washington reports indicate a possible congress civil service clash over census bureau clerks who did not endure civil service exams. The push would transfer many clerks into classified service without testing, angering civil service officials who vow strict adherence to existing rules with President Roosevelt's backing. Show cases for sale offered by M. Rosenberg at 287 Princeton Avenue, four eight foot units, priced at $800 each.
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Civil Service Commission
Army of Clerks
United States Census Bureau
Ion
Congress
M. Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
Local figures debate education push and beer laws
The piece voices skepticism about a politician and his education campaign while noting concerns about beer laws. It questions the authority of a representative and hints at plans to Washington.
Opium and Whiskey Habits Book Offer
A notice urges every man and woman in the United States to obtain a book on opium and whiskey diseases. Address B. M Woolley Atlanta Ga box 387 and one will be sent free.
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United States
B. M Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
Man Suffers Severe Hemorrhage in Street Sighting
A man named Robert Elliot, a city resident and lung hemorrhage sufferer, collapsed on Princeton avenue near Russell and Tazewe streets after leaving a store. Crowds gathered as he spouted blood from mouth and nose and endured convulsions before being taken home for medical care. doctors held little hope for recovery.
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Princeton Avenue
Russell and
Tazewe
F. W Smith
Combination of Pacific Roads Progress to Complete Union
New York November 13 The Northern Pacific and a group including Morgan Hill Harriman Perkins moved meetings toward a Pacific railroad consolidation. The plan adds Union Pacific Burlington Southern Pacific Great Northwestern St Paul Chicago and Northwestern Great Northern and Western Pacific. One holding remains separate due to legal issues as Northern Pacific already owns Burlington and Union Pacific controls Southern Pacific.
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New York
Morgan
Hill
Harriman
Perkins
Northern Pacifc
Pacific
Union Pacific
Burlington
Southern Pacific
Great Northwestern
St Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Great Northern
Western Pacific
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Bank Robbery Tarnishes Town as Dynamite Blasts Vault
On November 18 Citizens' Bank was robbed by a twelve man gang. A burglar was shot during resistance by town residents. The vault was breached by a dynamite charge and the building suffered extensive damage.
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Citizens’ Bank
For Rent Desirable Furnished Room
Desirable furnished room available apply to Mrs. E. P. Morris near division office.
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E. P. Morris
Oyster dredger rescued after freezing near death
Washington reports Edward Herzo who was nearly frozen while dredging on an oyster schooner was brought ashore. He is badly burned and alleges he was placed on a stove to thaw out.
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Washington
Eaward Herzo
Dayton in Cabinet Rumor No Basis at White House
Washington officials dismiss reports that Representative Dayton would succeed Secretary Long as head of the Navy Department. The president and Navy officials say the claim has no foundation, noting other candidates closer to Theodore Roosevelt who might be considered for the post.
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Cumberland River
P Uducers
Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley Farm
Kentucky
Kentucky Oil
Treasury
Washington
White House
Dayton
Long
Navy Department
Navy
Roosevelt
Wanamaker Branch Office Burglarized in Newark
The Newark branch of John Wanamaker’s dry goods house was burglarized early today and the safe robbed. Wagons in adjoining stables were present but it is unclear if they were disturbed.
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Newark
N. J
John Wanamwaker
Colonge dispatch claims Eben Stone killed to hide abductors
A Sofia dispatch reported by Cologne alleges Miss Eben Stone was killed by brigands to conceal who organized her abduction. The report cannot be independently verified.
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Miss Stone
Cologne
Navy
Sofia
Eben Stone
Wrecks and Storm Claim Heavy British Coast Deaths
Reports from the stormy coast of Britain indicate continued wrecks and collisions with numerous fatalities. London dispatches say about one hundred deaths have been reported as ships clash in rough seas along the coastline.
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London
Jir
Fire destroys Powers' theatre in Grand Rapids
A fire early this morning razed Powers' theatre in Grand Rapids Michigan causing an estimated loss of 106000 dollars. Edgar W Warrington an employee was killed in the blaze.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Powers’ Theatre
Edgar W. Warrngton
Silver Ash Cigar Ad Promises Finest 5 Cent Smoke
An old advertisement touts Sullivan's Silver Ash brand cigars priced at 5 cents. It claims the cigar is the finest 5 cent smoke, urging readers to buy and try one for themselves. The line includes dated wording and promotional flair.
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Sullivan
Asleep Amid Flames Sparks Rescue by Firemen
Ragged ad prose describes firemen entering a burning home to drag sleeping occupants to safety. The piece blends sensational disaster with a period medical pitch for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption offering cure claims and promotional fear tactics.
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Dr. King
Smoke Sullivan's Virginia Seal Cigar Market Guarantee
The note touts Smoke Sullivan's Virginia Seal Cigar as a 20 year market staple and a guarantee it is made from the best stock. It mentions a 10 18 dee 1 and promises quality associated with longstanding availability.
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Sullivan
Pure Country Syrup Sample Offered By Grocer
A local ad invites customers to request a sample can of country sorghum from their grocer. The product is sold in 29 hand 10 pound flats with top cans and is recommended for buckwheat cakes. TheFlat Top Grocery Co notes we will provide retailers handling details.
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Flat Top Grocery Co
Hons Nerve and Zone Oil Sold at White's Pharmacy
A large bottle of Hons Nerve and Zone Oil is advertised for 25 cents at White's Pharmacy. The product is promoted as a cure for rheumatism, cuts, sores, burns, and bruises.
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White
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
Advertisement promotes Loxative Bromo Quinine tablets claiming cure in one day with a money back guarantee. Text notes 25 cents per box and a signature by E W Gove on each box as authentication.
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Gove
Anti Injunction League Proposed By Great Organization
A great organization proposes an anti injunction league with a special vicar to fight alleged abuses. The plan includes establishing a vat sinking fund to support its campaign and activities.
Anti Injunction League Targeting Striker Rights Forming in West Virginia
The Manufacturing Association reports plans to establish the Anti Injunction League to fight court orders against strikers. It will raise funds to cover legal battles and seeks to impeach judiciary members for alleged oppression. The group backs tariff legislation and argues broader national trade benefits outweigh individual losses.
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Washington
West Virginia
Anti-Tnjunetian League
Anti American agitation over shoe firm opening stores in Vienna
In Vienna on November 18 a mass meeting was held to urge government protection for local Lowe shoe makers against an American firm planning to open twelve stores at the start of the new year.
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Vienna
Lowe
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Robert Elliot
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Telegraph
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Oaly
Knox
Whitley Counties
First National Bank of
Bluefield
W. Va
W. S. Foutz
Elkins
Ploye
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the Manufacturing Association
Ins Junction
Manufacurers’ Association
Anti American Agitation
Utica
N. Y
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