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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
1
The county considers buying the Estelle Bailey farm east of the city for 5000 to house paupers. Public opposition argues work availability keeps paupers few and suggests sticking with the current system as cheaper. Rumor says court action to buy Bailey land may be enjoined at the next session.
Omaha reports intense interest in solving the new political problem after the election. The Democratic party in Nebraska must reorganize to support silver leader Bryan and sustain the party for future contests. Prominent allies acknowledge the need despite mixed feelings. The question has been raised by Bryan supporters and political figures who visited his Lincoln home.
An old advertisement notes Stetson hats and promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for coughs colds croup and grippe with claims of quick relief based on experience. The snippet references familiar 19th century patent medicine language.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania November 20 Reverend H E K Stuart former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Wyoming was arrested in Philadelphia on charges including abortion and murder of his wife. He arrived back here in custody. Detectives doubt their ability to prove the crime while Stuart asserts his wife took poison in his absence.
Philippine commission discusses a bill to set up municipal government in the province of Benin Luzon and a pending provincial government bill. It provides for regular reports and examinations of banks operating in the Philippines and imposes penalties for noncompliance, including closure of foreign bank branches.
Albany November 20 The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today handed down a decision in the ice trust proceedings brought by Attorney General Davis that is decidedly favorable to the ice trust. It is not expected that the appeal to the Court of Appeals will be pursued unless a certification is made by the appellate division.
The steamer China carried the first missionaries to China since the Boxer outbreak. Among the voyagers were Rev. Dr. Trowick and his Nashville and Thomasville brides. An unrelated notice invites buyers to see Bluefield Mercantile Company ad in tomorrow's Telegraph.
The season for fruit cake and mince pies is on with raisins currents citron figs orange and lemon peel and nuts. A S Meapor and Co offer mince meats of the best and Malaga grapes cranberries celery and dressed fowls as the leading grocers.
Items list medicines Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets and Hot Tom and Jerry priced at 25 cents. Wanted carpenter at Peerless Coal and Coke Company Vivian West Virginia. Also ad for Celery Cranberries and assorted groceries from A S Meador Co leading fancy grocers.
An ad warns against drastic minere and dangerous substances while promoting Dr King New Life Pills as gentle and effective relief for headache constipation and colon issues. The copy notes the product cures these ailments and is sold at all drug stores. A Baltimore map shows a crest shaped train and a cigarette shaped carrier. It closes with a cigar endorsement for Jobo Harper cigars.
Washington November 20 leaders expect busy Congress as proposals to cut war taxes move forward. Senator Lodge and Senator Grosvenor doubt Southern representation cuts will be pressed while Ways and Means officials review countrywide burdens. Tax data show schedule A taxes on telegraphs and bonds high, with tobacco and cigars also heavy. industry groups press for relief targeting the broad public.
An inspection tour of Pennsylvania Railroad officials and directors concluded at Broad Street Station Philadelphia after a week and a half. The trip examined Chesapeake & Ohio and Norfolk & Western lines with focus on West Virginia coal territory and plans to invest 10 to 12 million dollars over the next two years to develop full railroad resources. President Cassitt declined to comment pending results.
A fire in Tacoma Washington early today destroyed four manufacturing plants on Dock Street. The blaze caused an estimated loss of sixty thousand dollars.
A morning fire severely damaged the Foster's Daily Democrat plant and building in Dover New Hampshire with estimated loss around seven thousand dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage to equipment and facilities but no injuries were reported. Local fire crews battled the flames and are investigating the cause.
An advertisement hawks Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that soothes inflamed surfaces and rebuilds tissues to permanently cure catarrh by expelling the serrulous taint from the blood. It cautions readers to obtain Hood's Pills.
Classified style notice offering a number of pulley wheels of various dimensions for sale through the Daily Telegraph in Bluefield West Virginia. The fragment also mentions political advertising and a dyspepsia cure, with unrelated promotional lines about a diet product and food digestion.
When you have no appetite or feel dull after eating you may need a dose of Chamberlain's Stomachs and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents. Samples are free at H. N. White's drug store.
In Elizabeth West Virginia on November 20 Judge Tavenner sentenced Sam Shepherd to be hanged on the first of March for the murder of his wife and stepson. A motion for a new trial was denied. Public opinion holds Shepherd guilty and deserving of the punishment.
Pedigo comments on a ckwear trend noting design focus and market appeal. The remarks highlight craftsmanship, materials, and potential use in daily wear.
The Bluefield Mercantile Company plans a public statement tomorrow detailing its position on ongoing trade and local commerce issues affecting the town. Company officials will outline near term plans and responses to community concerns.
An advertisement claims Laxo Biono Quivise tablets cure a cold in one day with a price of 25 gente. The text promotes a no cure, no way claim and targets general readers seeking quick relief.
Reports state the twelve inch naval gun delivers record muzzle velocity around 2 54 feet with 360 pounds of smokeless powder, producing sixteen tons per square inch, surpassing former twelve inch guns. An 850 pound steel tipped projectile would pierce any armor made. It will be the first of forty guns for new battleships and armored cruisers.
The case No. 826 William M. Saunders, appellant of Bonefield Water Works and Liporenent Company, versus Richmond Navy as appellee, from the Circuit Court of West Virginia Charleston, was argued today before Chief Justice Fuller and District Judges Brawley and Waddill. Counsel for the appellant was S C Graham of Tazewell Virginia. for the appellee were A W Reynolds of Princeton West Virginia and BB Exstow of Hauntings ton.
Charleston report notes a governor appointed commission met in Parkersburg to organize a WV exhibit for Buffalo Pan-American Exposition. They will seek a January legislative appropriation to showcase the state's industries and products.
On November 20 in Norton a man named Dave Paunil shot and seriously wounded Charles Conner and Tom Gill. Conner was shot in the face and Gill in the shoulder. all were drinking. The incident marks the eighth shooting in Norton and Dorchester this week.
New York harbor report notes Sarah Barnhardt and M Courline arriving on the Linquitance with a full company to perform Laig lon on stage. The arrival signals a major engagement for the troupe in the city.
Local notice urges residents to call and settle taxes notating high percentages and penalties. Classifieds include sale of coal vehicle, fruit and confectioner listings, servant girl wanted, and DeWitt’s Little Liver Pills endorsement.
Fragmentary note mentions Cosmbellei's Congr Remedy and an unspecified remedy for coughing. Contains unclear names and stray phrases, offering no verifiable events or persons.
To the rueful and balmy mood of Cuba comes news of a purse lost containing five and two one dollar notes. John Harper is named in connection with the incident and Tecelp Bele. Pinder will be rewarded by leaving at this office.
A crowded field forms for the West Virginia house speakership with candidates from Wheeling Jackson Kanawha and Parkersburg among others. The senate presidency attracts talk, clerkships are likely to Harris Schrader Parkhurst. debate over districting and taxation bills persists with express and pipeline issues and assessors blamed for lax handling of property.
Local grocers Ab A. S. Meador & Co. promote varied pickle offerings including olives and dressings as part of a promotional display at The Taney store.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Solomon and John Garper in relation to a century, a bow vir, and cigarette or cigar imagery, showing obscure, non-specific provenance and dialogue without a coherent event or context. The text appears to be a damaged historical snippet with no identifiable date, place, or organization.
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