Political plums for the faithful and state patronage
A Wheeling News discussion outlines expected vacancies after elections, naming offices in Huntington and state posts. It cites likely resignations by Governor-elect White, speculation on successors, and mentions contenders such as Blizzard Campbell Dawson Hart and others seeking posts like secretary of state, United States minister to Colombia, and district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Reese Blizzard
Blazzard
S Ueh
Col
Ales
Campbell
Wheeling
Blizzard
William M. O. Dawson
Gov
Tumipson
Repubesos
Charles C. Elliott
Ised Atatee
Gaines
Congress
Lngry
Uncle Sam
George W Atkin
Elliott Northscott
Huntington
Emmet M. Showalter
Fairmont
Charles 7. Caldwell
Parkersburg
Himsel
Hien and Whitaker Mentioned for State Position
The state article notes Hien and N. E Whitaker as possible choices but says Whitaker will not canvass for the position.
Monster induction coil shown for Japanese X ray use
A Philadelphia built monster induction coil ordered by the Japanese government is described as the largest of its kind. The 12 foot instrument, mounted on coasters, converts low voltage to very high voltage for X ray and wireless telegraphy experiments. It reportedly produces a 40 inch spark between terminals separated by that distance.
Cost of Boer War forecast to top half a billion
London observers estimate the South African campaign costs will reach 540 million dollars with a strong chance the total surpasses 550 million if hostilities extend into spring. Analysts say the figures influence political judgments ahead of October state elections commented on by Mr Camberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camberlain
Congress to Act on Shipping Canal Bills and Cuba Philippines
Washington reports a busy closing session of the Fifty sixth Congress with plans to push a Nicaragua canal bill and ship subsidy measures. Republicans aim to clear overhangs, pass army funding, and set a favorable path for U S commercial power. Cuba and the Philippines depend on the Cuban convention outcomes for potential legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
China
Philippines
Cuba
Important Laws to Be Passed in West Virginia
Republicans promise major legislation including a strict new election law modeled on other states. They seek redistricting by geographic and population lines, expanded legislative membership, and a governor salary increase from 2700 to 5000 dollars, arguing reforms curb corruption and reflect state growth.
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House of Delegates
State Senate
West Virginia
Elmell
Republicans Take Responsibility As All Needed Measures Backed
The statement asserts Republicans will assume responsibility for necessary actions with clear acceptance that every measure is required and justified.
Fifteen Million Deal Tied to McKinley Reelect
Baltimore financiers finalize arrangements for a 11 million stock and bond issue tied to the election outcome. A new American Lead and Baryta Company will form with 10 million in stock and 1.25 million in five percent bonds to harness 38,109 acres in Washington County Missouri with baryta zinc iron ore and timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Try
American Lead and Baryta Company
Boucs
Queen Draga Not Dead Says Servian Legation
Paris reports inquiries at the Servian Legation find no truth to the claim that Queen Draga of Servia has died or is ill. The legation says they have heard nothing about her condition. The item appears alongside assorted notices and advertisements in the periodical.
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Paris
Draga of
Servis
Legation
Cure for catarrhin tie blood with Hood's Sareoparnils
The text proclaims a blood purification cure using Hood's Sareoparnils to soothe inflamed surfaces and rebuild delicate tissues, asserting permanent cure by removing the serfuious time from the blood. It recommends Hood's Pills as the non irritant remedy.
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Hood
For Sale Three Horsepower Engine Gasoline
Classified note offers a three horsepower gasoline engine for sale and directs inquiries to the Daily Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Va
Dutch Cabinet Proposes Drainage of Zuyder Zee
The Dutch Cabinet submitted a bill to the States General proposing to drain the Zuyder Zee. If carried out, the project would be among the greatest undertakings of modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
States General
Zuyder Zee
For Sale Cheap Large Modern New Coa Stove
Classified ad fragment lists a large modern coal stove never used for family use. Also mentions Osimy atmosphere, tobacco products, dyes, and a local grocery firm A. S. Meador & Co offering Malaga grapes cranberries celery dressed fowls and teas. The text is garbled with several brand names and misspelled items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaga
A. S. Meador & Co
Counterfeiters of DeWit Witch Salve Peddle Fake Cure
An aging ad claims De Wit Witch Salve cures piles and other ailments. It targets counterfeiters and touts a 25 cent price for a deceptive remedy. The text promotes Wonder products like Coatnercia’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and Hidebound doses at H N White’s drug store.
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Pac
DeWit
I. N. White
Laxative and patent remedies advertised in a newspaper
An OCR fragment promotes Bromo Quinive tablets and Laxative cures for cold symptoms. It claims fast train speeds and mentions Junilor percigets for colds, while Bloods Sarsapilla is said to heal tissues and expel impurities from the blood.
Indiana Coal Fields Idle as Conference Fails
About 8,500 miners are idle in Indiana bituminous fields as a conference between the Indiana Coal Operators Association and the Mine Engineers Brotherhood fails. Operators refuse to raise Illinois scale now, offering to defer till January conventions, citing differing conditions between Indiana and Illinois and prior engineer advances. Clay county’s 2,500 workers and fields from the Ohio River to Vermillion county are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Clay County
Ohio River
Vermillion County
PARDON HEARING SET FOR STAIN AND CROMWELL IN MAINE
Augusta Me Nov 14 hear ing on the pardon case of Stain and Cromwell will occur before the governor and council of state as week. Petitions for pardon were filed by Lewis Appleton Barker of Bangor son of the late Lewis A Barker who helped defend them in trial. A letter from Commissioner Drury accompanies the petition asserting the prisoners are innocent and that he did all he could to reverse deplorable mistakes.
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Augusta
Stain
Cromwell
Lewis Appleton Barker
Bangor
Lewis A. Barker
Stain and
Drury
Big coal deal in Hazleton rumors in mining circles
In Hazleton Pennsylvania a circulating story says the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania railroads plan to buy all local collieries and washeries except those held by Coxe Brothers and Company and G B Markle and Company. The syndicate also aims to acquire individual operations in the Lackawanna and Wyoming districts to block an independent railroad to tidewater.
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Hazleton
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Pennsylvani Railroad Company
Coxe Brothers and Company
Lickawanna
Wyoming
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Tle Wheeling News
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James A. Hugher
Issied
Charles P. Dorr
Webster County
James K. Hall
Hien, N. E Whitaker
Philadelphia
Phiadelphia
Wien
London
The
Washington
Committee On Appropriations
Presi
Dent
Cos
Nicaragua
Republican Party
Father
Party
Legislature
Regis
Elec
the State Senate
McKinley
Baltimore, Md
Thealtimore Trust and Guarantee Company
Robert
Davidson
the Trust and Guarantee
Pany Bad
McKin
Wrig
Calti
Miore and Western Financial Instituc
St. Louis
Contein
Coun
Queen Draga
Apply Daily Telegraph
John Darper
Lomon
Ealests
Hoster Draught
Bot'le Beer
Hluster
W. D. Croy
City
Pico Balu
N Ware
Gigan
Tic Enterprise
A.bc
Daiy Telegraph
Cuoe
Fint Top Grocery Co
Favey
Tue Pavey Grocers
Coatncerisia
H. N. Wiit
Diay
Junilor
Llood
Indiana Coal Fields Idle
Illinois
Vandalis
Clinton District
Indiana Coal Operators’ Association
Mine Enginers’ Brothers
the United Mine Workers
Locianapolis
Ilinois
Lndiana
Taylor
Engineers’ Brotherhood
Pennsylvania
Lehigh
Hazleton District
Pany
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