Prospects of Politicians for West Virginia Appointments
Charleston Nov 19 editors sketch West Virginia political horo scope as many seek four year public service. Elliott Northcott and Governor Atkinson favored for U S District Attorney. Major C D Eliott leads for U S Marshal. Judge Reese Blizzard could gain internal revenue directorship. long list of contenders for clerk supreme court of appeals and other offices.
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Elliott Northcott
Governor Atkinson
United Sates
United States
C. D Eliott
Reese Blizzard
Internal Revenue
West Virginia Third District Seeks Fair Patronage Spoils
The Third district demands a more liberal distribution of political patronage after years of perceived neglect. Captain L A Martin of Kanawha challenges for recognition while supporters urge the powers to award the banner district a generous share of spoils.
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West Virginia
Hanna outlines four bills for next Congress in 1906
Cleveland Ohio November 19 Senator Hanna said four important measures would be considered by the next congress the Nicaragua canal bill the army bill the tax reduction bill and the Frye ship subsidy bill He added he expected all would pass and noted Hay has resolved treaty difficulties with Costa Rica eliminating clauses hindering a treaty including the canal measure and ship subsidy discussions.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hanna
Hay
McGinty Fumes as Wheeling Passes Campaign Drink Ban
Wheeling West Virginia November 19. City council unanimously passes an ordinance targeting campaign solicitations for beer or money to buy intoxicants. Candidates must swear before oath of office they did not spend or gift alcohol during candidacy. Ordinance aims to cut campaign expenses by about three quarters.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ministers Demand Full Punishment for Boxer Atrocities
Report from Pekin on November 19 notes ministers refuse to accept only partial punishment for Chinese princes and Boxer outrages. They urge accountability for all who caused deaths and supported abuses, citing German troops near Cou Chou and alleged abuses of women and officials. Waldersee says order is restored.
Navy rejects Manila court martial report on McCalla
Navy officials in Washington deny reports from Manila that Captain McCalla was court martialed. A court of inquiry, ordered by Admiral Remey, is to probe Lieutenant Commander Colwell’s allegations. officials say no court martial occurred.
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Navy Department
Manila
Capt. McCalla
Capt. McCalls
Colwell
Remey
McCalla
Vaccination Tour Liners Seized By Smallpox Fear
A special train left Huntington for a Ches apeake and Ohio railway tour toward Washington with two surgeons aboard. Every employee will be vaccinated and those who refuse will be discharged. Families may opt in at no charge.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Washington
Shotting affray at Huttonsville ends in attempted ejectment
J H Madigan of the Ferguson Construction Company, contractor for grading the Greenbrier railroad, was shot three times by C J McGinty paymaster of the company after a dispute over a settlement. Madigan may recover. McGinty has not been arrested.
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Keyser
W. Va
Huttonsville
West Virginia Central Railway
J H Madigan
Ferguson Construction Company
Greenbrier
C. J. McGinty
Madigan
McGinty
National Business College Roanoke Sees Large Enrollment
The National Business College in Roanoke Virginia reports rising applications and a January term set to be the largest in its history. Graduates secure positions with firms such as National Cash Register Dayton Armour Packing Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company and branches in North and South Carolina and Virginia.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Louisiana
National Business College
Roanoke
Brooklyn Plans 23Story Family Hotel On Heights
Ground will be broken soon for a twenty three story family hotel on the Heights. The structure will dwarf all other buildings in Brooklyn and, due to the bluff it sits on, will appear taller than the tallest skyscrapers across the water.
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New York
Brooklyn
Whch
Manhattan
Health fads and elixirs flood tiny ad page
A jumble of patent remedies and household tips dominates the column. Dr King’s New Life Pills promise gentle relief for headaches and constipation at 25 cents a box. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets touted for quick relief and preventive action also priced at 25 cents. Local grocers advertise Malaga grapes, cranberries, celery, and dressed fowls. A. S. Meador & Co. stocks fancy groceries. Two boarders sought at 808 Railroad Avenue with good table.
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H. N. White
Malaga
Meador & Co
Wanted ads and items from a lead ing fancy grocers page
A crowded ad clump lists WANTED- a servant girl with instruction to apply at 301 Rogers Street and the office. It also advertises laxative products for cold heads, a Good carpenter wanted at Peerless Coal and Coke Co in Vivian West Virginia, hot Tom and Jerry 2 for 24 cents at the Blue Front, and other goods including Hester draught beer and fruit items from A S Meador & Co, Lead ing fancy grocers with turkeys dressed, celery and cranberries on sale.
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Rogers Street
Peerless Coal and Coke Company
Vivian, W. Va
Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund Established at W&L
Friends of the late William L Wilson and Washington and Lee University alumni raise 100000 dollars to endow a memorial professorship in the university. William L Wilson served as president of the institution.
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Wiliam L Wilson
Washington and Lee University
Wilson
Fire at McGonigal House Kills Four In Osway Pa
A Sunday blaze in Osway Pa destroys the McGonigal House hotel three story frame building the hotel barn and the opera house. Fireproofing was minimal as thirty occupants mostly jumped from windows. Four men died two were seriously injured and several others sustained minor burns or leg injuries.
No One Aided Him Capt. Lewis Shaped French Feldman Details
Washington reports Capt. L. Lewis of the Sixteenth Artillery, recorder of the board of ordnance, obtained information about a new French feldman while abroad last summer. The War Department confirms no French or official aid. Lewis’ technical skill alone translated the mechanism to paper. The rest of the piece alludes to The Smart Set December issue and two highlighted stories by Miriam Michelson.
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Washington
L. Lewis
Sixteenth Artillery
Board of Ordinance
Lewis
Houses for Sale in Bluefield by Industrial Savings Co
Mr Joel H H Cutehin attorney for the Industrial Savings and Loan Co of New York will be in Bluefield this week to close seven houses and lots belonging to the company Two brick houses on Scott street one in West End near the tower and four on the north side of the rail pad Properties listed at very low prices with easy terms including small cash payments and monthly quarterly or annual installments Interest at six percent No Building and Loan plan Titles are perfect deeds of general warranty.
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Charles LT. Caldwell
Wood
E. B. Fitch
Cabell
Supreme Court of Appeals
J. K. Hall
Ohio County
W. M. O. Dawson
E. M. Keatley
Kanawha
Charles Henning
Joel HH. Cutehin
The
Industrial Savings & Loan Co
New York
Tm Bluefield
Lost purse contains coins and receipt at Luis's office
Finder of a purse with a five and two ones and a receipt should report it at Luis's office to claim a reward.
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Luis
Bay Gold Cure in Head and Throat Aided by Laxative Quinine
A note lists use of Bay Gold Cure with Kermoits Chwobites and tal hewwike candy for a child with sore throat and head symptoms. The text mentions laxative quinine seeds and household remedies.
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Bay Gold
Childres
Pully Wheels of Various Dimensions Listed
A listing details pully wheels in multiple sizes from the Daily Telegraph in Bluefield West Virginia. The notice catalogs several diameters and configurations.
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Apply Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Va
Notice to Taxpayers for Sheriff White Tax Collections
Taxpayers are informed that taxes due to the late Sheriff Jas. A White are in the hands of the collector for immediate payment along with all executions and related items.
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Jas
Arcie Salve Promoted as General Skin Cure in Ad
An old style pharmaceutical advertisement touts Bueck'n and Arcie Salve as cures for volcanic eruptions and a long list of skin ailments including fever sores ulcers boils felons warts cuts and chilblains. It claims a universal guarantee and lists druggists as retailers.
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Arcie
Sneeze and Blow Cure Promoted by Hood’s Sarsaparilla
The ad claims catarrh and blood disease can be cured by Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills. It promotes purification of the blood to soothe inflamed surfaces and permanently remove the cause, urging readers to obtain the remedy.
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Hood
Non-irritating cathartic Hood’s Pills ad
A brief classified note from the Daily Telegraph of Bluefield West Virginia promoting Hood’s Pills as a non irritant cathartic and advertising a cheap coal stove for sale described as large modern and never used.
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Hood's
KOR
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Va
Fruit cake season note from A S Trevor and Co
The item promotes assortments for fruit cake making including Currants Citron Figs Orange Peel and nuts. It also references A S Trevor and Co as leading grocers and notes general pantry provisions for holiday baking. A quirky aside mentions John Harper cigars and a Wales reference.
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A.S Travor & Co
Army reorganization debated as Congress weighs force needs
Washington reports detail the regular and volunteer forces and possible sizes for a restructured army. Supporters argue 100 000 to 150 000 troops are needed for Philippines Cuba and broader American interests, with the Hall bill guiding proposed manpower and officer totals.
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Congress
Regular
Revival services begin at Baptist Church
The first meeting of a revival series was held last night at the Baptist Church with Pastor Anthony delivering an eloquent, soul stirring appeal. Dr. Fisher of Portsmouth, Virginia, arrived and will assist tonight and preach the coming service.
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The
Baptist Church
Anthony
Fisher
Portsmouth
Railroad to lay double track and build seven bridges
Baltimore and Ohio will double track from Grafton West Virginia to Berryville Virginia to handle rising coal traffic. Seven new bridges will be built along the 42 mile stretch plus a large bridge over Three Fork. Construction has started.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grafton
W. Va
Berryville
Three Fork
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