23 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
1
Former Transvaal president Kruger arrived in Marseilles at 10 55 am to a 21 gun salute. He praised French hospitality and condemned British conduct, vow ing to continue the fight to the last man woman and child if independence falls.
Richmond November 22 Rev William H Whitsitt former president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary addressed the Papist Congress asserting no Baptist lineage exists between A D 255 and 1641, arguing the chain of Baptist succession must be proven for every day of that period to meet Protestant exigencies.
The Georgia Division of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a grand assembly in Atlanta on November 22 with prominent state women and distinguished visitors from New York Virginia Alabama South Carolina for a reception committee led by Gov and Mrs AD Chandler. Visitors are lavishly entertained as the convention continues tomorrow. Beer is advertised for sale at first close saloons Hosler draught and bottle beer.
Washington reports on the push to extend rural free delivery driven by postmaster general recommendations and federal appropriations. The article notes rapid growth, plan to cover all rural areas, and savings from discontinued routes plus new routes, with reforms for clerks and carriers.
For sale a 38 horsepower gasoline engine. Inquiry directed to Daily Telegraph. Mentions Cuba grown tobacco linked to John Harper cigars. Includes number 88.
Warning against dangerous practices after a power mill blast. Promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle, effective remedy for headaches and constipation. Claims pills cost 25 cents at all drug stores.
Washington reports clash over each power’s right to revise commercial treaties with China as Pekin talks continue. United States seeks a concerted approach to avoid separate concessions and potential armed intervention, while officials defend the gun project and urge restraint amid press-driven controversy between the United States and France.
Help wanted for a servant girl at 301 Rogers Street. The ad lists various remedies and products from HN Wile Turkeys to Budkien's Salve and Meador & Co. including Celery, Cranberries, and Skin eras.
Portsmouth Va Nov 22 Toomes H Barnes Nansemond county official argues that Virginia's coming constitutional convention may be driven by office holding interests and corporate groups aiming to qualify the franchise and cut government costs. He warns federal election supervision could threaten white voters and insists the convention is a necessity.
Onoka Minnesota reports co op starch plants to process over 1 050 bushels of potatoes at local mills and about 1 500 000 bushels in nearby Chicago Mille Lacs and Tsanti areas. Nearly all factories are farmer owned and expect 50 to 70 percent dividends. About 10 000 000 pounds of starch will be produced.
Greensburg Pa November 22 John Sadler confessed murderer was hanged by the Westmoreland county sheriff. He showed little concern over his doom as he faced the gallows.
Notice from W A Brown S M OC urging residents to call and pay their taxes for 1800 and 1900 era issues in Binefeld next week. claim it will save money and ease collection.
An assortment of adverts from A. S. Mirapor & Co and A. S. Meador & Co promote fruit cake and mince pie season ingredients, Malaga grapes, cranberries, celery, dressed fowls, and dressings. Also listed: a large coal stove for sale, a carpenter wanted, and a tonic product with a free sample offer.
Promoters claim widespread giveaways of trial bottles for a cure touted as effective against consumption coughs colds and throat diseases. Advertises free trial bottles at druggists with refunds and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Morgantown W Va Nov 22 Governor elect White announces that due to complications from his district's Congressional nomination fight the bank examiner post will go to State Treasurer M A Kendal whose term ends March 4 McGraw an applicant from the district had sought the job but Kendall appears certain to receive it.
The Wetzel county courthouse will be built on the existing foundations in New Martinsville after injunctions blocked earlier plans. The election vote on location was halted by a secret injunction, leading to a consensus as opposition suspends further action.
A fire at the Jennings Manufacturing Company plant in Charleston destroyed the wooden handle facility, causing losses around 15000 dollars with about half covered by insurance. The firm also runs a plant at Newcastle.
Washington reports keen interest and some anxiety over Colombia's revolutionary movement. The British gunboat Pheasant sails from Victoria toward the island to settle the seizure of the British merchant ship Taboga by Colombian forces. No US naval dispatch yet, but close monitoring continues.
Quack testimonial-style claim describes Hood's Sarsaparilla purifying blood to cure catarrh and heal inflamed surfaces. It touts rebuilding tissue and expelling talente from blood, then urges Hood's Pills for non irritatism.
A brief item notes the availability of Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets marketed to treat cold symptoms. It highlights the product as a remedy option and references its intended use for relief of head cold discomfort.
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