Nine Miners Die In Pocahontas Explosion Rescue Workers Also Fatal
Two more bodies recovered from Pocahontas mines bringing total victims to nine. Only one man died in the explosion. five miners suffocated and three rescuers perished. Fire is under control but not fully out. Morgantown featured a donated Baltimore & Ohio locomotive moved by students in the new Engineering Building. Authorities report the incident in the region as the main topic of discussion. In Washington County a husband killed by a shot from his ten year old son during a domestic fight. The era’s news notes a popular five cent cigarette brand Fitz You.
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Pocahontas
John Birnhart
Baltimore & Oto Railroad Company
University
Morgantown
Jones
Cather
Worl
University News
Roanoke
Joel iMart
Washington County
Abingdon
Manufacturers Active in Washington Despite Global Downturn
Treasury figures show U S imports of manufacturers materials for the nine months ending September 1901 rose above last year and above any prior period, while American factories keep high production and seek raw materials from abroad.
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Treasury Bureau of Statiates
Bible School Services Prompt Attendance and Call Meeting
The notice invites worship at 9 30 a m with topics The Masters Servant Friends and What a name did the Apostles wear. A pastor election vote is set for 7 30 p m to choose next year’s pastor and empower trustees. Public welcome. Also ads for sale showcases and Meadow Land building rental.
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Bible School
Jesus
House of the Lord
Luck in Thirteen Stabilizes Fever Sore Claim
Waiton Fornace Vermont resident Wm Spirey reports a fever sore on his leg cured after using Backley’s Aroha Save. Ad asserts it cures ulcers eruptions corns and more. Promises 25 cent bottle and grocery mentions Laingdon's bakery and A. S. Meador & Co.
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Spirey
Waiton Fornace
Backley
Industries of West Virginia prosper amid surge in manufacturing
A Washington released preliminary census shows West Virginia in 1900 had 4,411 manufacturing establishments, up from 2,376 in 1890, with manufacturing value at 73,393,862 dollars and 33,024 wage earners earning a total 12,844,870 dollars. Wheeling hosted 405 plants with 1298,577 capital. materials cost reached 43,137,053 dollars.
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Wheeling
Pay Day Payoffs at Home as Paydays Loom
A railroader humorously notes the round of paydays bringing steadier moods at home. He describes his wife’s careful upkeep of clothing and his children's budding help and fond attention as the money arrives. He cherishes these moments and wishes they could last forever.
Man Credits Ramen’s Pills for Wife’s Recovery
Paulville Texas resident C E Henderson reports his wife suffered constipation for years. After using Ramen's Pills and Tonic Pellets sold by W S Bullington she improved. He claims to have tried many remedies and now prefers Ramen’s. Either way, the ad notes sales by H N White.
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C E. Henderson
Paulville
Texas
Felows
W. S Bullington
W. I. Ba'lington
Drugeist
Poolville
H. N. White
Imperial Hand Sell Ringers at YMCA Event
On December 2 the Imperial Hand Sell Ringers perform under YMCA management with 110 bells two mandolins one zither one Italian string harp two guitars and four banjos The carillon will be worth the price of admission Wickets go on sale November 25 at YMCA only 200 seats Admission 75 cents Rev W W Williamson speaks at 4 PM at the YMCA All invited Railroad YMCA work now reaches Canada Mexico Russia City associations open in non Christian lands worldwide.
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Imperial Hand
Railroad Y M
United States
Canada
Mexico
Russia
Cure a Cold in One Day and Free Book Offer
An old advertisement collection shows remedies including Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds with refund if ineffective. It lists cigars Tid Bit and Punch, rent notices, job notes, and various small business ads from Friar Top Grocery Co. and others. It mentions free book offers from B M Woolley of Atlanta and multiple local rental and employment notices.
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Tunsil
Friar Top Grocery Co
Cabinet Split Over New Department Of Commerce And Industry
Washington notes President Roosevelt weighs a proposal to create a separate bureau, with Sen Elkins leading the bill. West Virginia lawmakers push for the commerce and industry department, while Gage and Hay oppose. Secretaries Hitchcock and Wilson back the plan as some recess appointees face Senate scrutiny.
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Washington
Elkins
Department of Commerce and Industry
Congress
Roosevelt
Gage
Hay
Hitchcock
Wilson
West Virginia
Staunton Businessman Stricken With Paralysis on Train
J Mason Miller a leading Virginia business figure tied to New River coal fields collapsed on a Chesapeake and Ohio train about fifty miles east of Charleston West Virginia He was brought to Charleston for hospital care but was sent home when doctors advised rest at home.
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Charleston
W. Va
J. Mason Miller
Staunton
New River
Chesapeake & Ohio
Here
Judge Hughes Seriously Ill in Virginia Home
Richmond Va Nov 16 Judge Robert W Hughes is seriously ill at his country home near Abingdon He is eighty years old and described as feeble from advanced age though not in immediate danger The situation prompted a special report from Richmond.
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Richmond
Robert W. Hughes
Abingdon
Wanted Tale Boarders and Landlords
Wanted notices request boarders and landlords. Ad seeks good rooms and instructions to apply at 18 Blaud a reet with incomplete and unclear contact details.
Wanted servant girl at 187 Princeton Avenue
A help wanted notice seeking a servant girl of any race. Apply in person at the residence located at 187 Princeton Avenue.
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Princeton Avenue
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Christian Church Today
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M. Rosenberg
Meadow-Land
Bluefield Mercantile Co
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A.S. Meador & Co
Census Bureau
Director of Census
J. M
Railroader
Ghost
Mowan Lake Oil Co
Cumberland River
Knox
Whitley Counties
Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley Farm
Kentucky
Kentucky Oil
Treasury
First National Bank of
Bluefield
W. S. Foutz
W. W. Williamson
Y.M.C
E W. Grove
B. M Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
REN
E. P. Morrie
Pear Division
Bureau OF Commerce and Industry
West
United States Senate
McKinley
Senate
Hughes
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Ave
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