Major West Virginia Coal Lands Sold in Parkersburg Deal
News reports that 26 000 or 30 000 acres of coal lands in Braxton Gilmer and Lewis counties WV have been sold to New York and Pennsylvania interests. The Lind Kanawha Railroad from Parkersburg to Burnsville will be completed, with 31 miles in operation to Palestine. Braxton Coal Company forms with 8 million dollars capital. Construction on the railroad and mines to begin immediately.
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Parkersburg
W Va
Braxton
Gilmer
Lewis
W. Va
New York
Pennsylvania
Lind. Kanawha Railroad Company
Burnsville
Palestine
Braxton Coal Company
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promised Cure
A promotional note touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh by purifying the blood and restoring bodily tissues. It claims the medicine soothes heals seeks to expel taints, and recommends Hood's Pills as a non-irritating cathartic.
Unscrapable fragment hints at early risers club story
A fragmentary item references Little Early Risers and a person named White, suggesting a local club or group feature. No clear event or date is stated, but the readable names indicate a community brief or note about local residents or activities.
Aguinaldo Still Alive After Gunshot Wound Reports
Hong Kong dispatch states A G U inal do is said to survive a stomach wound and rumors of his death arose from the injury. The Filipino junta plans to force deportation risks and will attempt another arms shipment to the Filipinos in a launch likely to fly the German flag.
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Hong Kong
A. S
Wildman
Aguinaldo
Winter in China disrupts Pekin transport by river
River transport on the Pi Ho halted due to channel ice forcing Pekin-bound goods to move by wagon. Railway to Pekin expected operational by Christmas. A German three-regiment expedition set out to scout the surrounding countryside. In Bath Maine a new monitor numbered eight was launched at Bath Iron Works with Grace Boutelle christening. In New York the Arbuckles Sugar Trust clash resumes as Woolston Spice cuts roasted coffee price and Arbuckles counters with Ariosa coffee reduction, signaling further price battles.
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Bath
Bath Iron Works
Grace Boutelle
Boutelle
New York
Arbuckles and Sugar Trust
Woolston Spice Company
Arbuckles
Sugar Trust
Crittenton Revival Ends Tomorrow in Paterson
Charles N. Crittenton concludes a ten day revival series in Paterson New Jersey amid city crime concerns and strong religious interest. The event aims to renew faith and spur community good. Dyspepsia cures advertised separately by M N White.
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Paterson
N. J
Charles N. Crittenton
Crittenton
Million bottles donated by Dr. King's New Discovery
The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have donated over ten million trial bottles. The medicine claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all chest and lung diseases with free trials available at druggists and a guarantee or refund if not satisfied.
Cough Remedy Claims Fast Cold Cure and Novel Train Shape
An advertisement promotes Laxative Biomo Quinine Tablets claiming to stop coughs and cure colds in one day with a no cure no pay offer. It also notes a Baltimore inventor creating a cigar shaped train reaching seventy eight mph and jokes about a cigarette shaped version. Jobo Harper cigars are endorsed.
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Baltimore
Bev
Jobo Harper
Poworld Mill Explosion Warns of Hazards and Remedies
Fragmentary notice warns that an explosion at a powler mill caused debris and danger. It cautions against dangerous activities like dynamiting delica and eating tainted food. Mentions Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy and lists headaches and constipation, claiming availability at drug stores.
Hot Times in New York Today Rivalry With Fourth of July
The article notes a major event in New York described as the most important of war for years, contrasting with the Fourth of July in public sentiment. It emphasizes a strong popular following and historic rivalry shaping civic passions.
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HOT Times
New York
Senator Elkins Seeks Fast Nicaraguan Canal Legislation
Washington reports Senator Elkins advocates swift passage of the Nicaragua canal bill as an American enterprise to be built with American money and controlled by the United States. He supports a ship subsidy to aid the merchant marine and favors reapportionment that preserves southern representation. He predicts limited war tax cuts and urges continued redistricting of West Virginia.
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Washington
Senator Elking
West Virginia
Congress
America
Elkins
Des
McKinley
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Hfe
Old Guard Parade Marks Evacuation Day Anniversary
New York observes the 118th Evacuation Day with an Old Guard parade Stars and Stripes raised at the Battery and ceremonies at St Pauls Washington and Gov Clinton present as American troops reclaim the city from British rule centuries ago.
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New York
Tomorry
Harle Heights
George Washington
Gov Clinton
Ler Itewe
Mor gan ton rumor quashed on bank examiner promise
Parkersburg West Virginia Nev and Govele t A B White deny reports that M A Konda or any other has been promised the state bank examiner position. The denial provides clarity amid circulating political gossip. Lixative Bromo Quinine advertised as a cold remedy and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure touted as a digestion aid appear in the text.
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Parkersburz
W.va
Nev
A. B. White
Morgantown
M.A. Konda
Arnica Salve for Skin Ailments and Burns
A vintage ad touts Budglen's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for volcanic eruptions skin eruptions burns fever pimples boils sores chapped hands and chilblains. It claims to drive out pain and aches and is offered for 25 cents with a guarantee by all druggists.
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Budglen
Ell Druggis
Wanted Good Carpenter at Peerless Coal and Coke
Employment notice from Peerless Coal and Coke Company Vivian West Virginia seeking a skilled carpenter. Apply in person at the company office.
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Peerless Coal and Coke Company
Vivian
W. Va
Odd Advert Item from Bluefield News
An OCR fragment lists various classified lines including a 26 cent item at Blue Front and a large modern coal stove for sale. It mentions names like Daly Telegraph and a Virginia West Virginia area reference, with jumbled notes that suggest miscellaneous ads and informal notices.
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A. B.C. Daly Telegraph
Bluefield
VW. Va
Coamderl1's Cougs Remedy Promoted for Throat Relief
An advertisement claims Commander1s Cougs Remedy eases throat irritation and aids sleep. Sold by H. N. White with a call to try the product and experience relief.
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Gale
H. N. White
For Sale 3 Horse Power Engine Gasoline
Classified ad notes a 3 horsepower gasoline engine for sale, with contact details to the Daily Telegraph in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Va
Tobacco Heritage and Spirits Shaped Cuban Landscape
The text highlights Cuba's tobacco growing for John Harper cigars and notes Hater beer for medicine purposes, illustrating local agricultural and beverage connections in a balmy, sunlit setting.
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Cuba
John Harper
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge elects officers and plans home
Parkersburg West Virginia November 21 1890 adjournment of the Grand Lodge session named John D Times as Grand Master Charles M Roach as deputy grand master G A Vincent as grand warder RE A Billingslea as grand secretary Henry Seamans as grand treasurer and W Alene Eastark as representative to the sovereign grand lodge Officers for Yeebekahs were chosen V didi AM Miller Morgantown Mrs Porterfield Benwood Mrs Hattie Roney Colliers Mrs Emma Payne Huntington and Mrs Alice Rothman Martinsburg The Grand Lodge approved a resolution to establish an Odd Fellows home within a year and each subordinate lodge member will be assessed 10 cents for the fund
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Parkersbur
W. Va
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
John D Times
Parkersburg
Charles M. Roach
Grafton
Grand Wardas
G. A. Vincent
Fairmont
RE. A. Billingslea
Henry Seamans Moundsville
Sovereign Grand Lodge
W. Alene Eastark
Yeebeka
Miners in Hopkins County to Strike for Higher Wages
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers grants 2000 Hopkins County Kentucky miners permission to strike on the morrow. They are thoroughly organized and will demand higher wages as Commissioner Evan departs West Virginia to bolster state efforts for competitive field justification.
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Indianapols
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Hopkins County
Evan
West Virginia
Wedding Ends Trial In Norfolk Shooting Case
In Norfolk Virginia Cheles Alime aged seventeen married Harry Stokes the man she had warned off after he shot at him in a crowded market. The incident followed his ban on visiting Alime’s sister on the eve of his trial for the shooting. Court proceedings will be dismissed.
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Norfolk
Harry Stokes
Stokes
Cheles Alime
Quesion
Adams
Trestles Washed Away Halting Valley Line Work
Huntington W Va Nov 24 Two of the Lingewt trestles on the Cuyndothe Valley Railway line crossed the Gigau River were washed away today in a heavy storm. The losses run into thousands and will greatly retard work on the line, which the company hoped to have ready for traffic by January.
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Huntington
We Va
Cuyndothe Valey Ralway
Gigau River
Treffic
Pay Up Promptly Notice From The Daily Telegraph
Prominent notice demanding payment of subscription and due money. Warns readers the bill will be ready Monday and urges prompt payment. Includes garbled text likely advertising tone and references to a local dray and sample offer.
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Oaily Telegraph
Taxes To Be Collected In Bluefield Next Week
Notices urge residents to settle 19th and 20th century taxes in Bluefield as soon as possible. Residents are asked to call government offices to avoid penalties and save money. Signed by W A Brown and M C.
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Bluefield
W. A Brown
M. C
Tug River Coal & Coke Co seeks miners and carpenters
Notice announces 40 to 100 coal miners and a few carpenters wanted for winter work with good wages. New houses and low rent offered. Apply at works west of Dry, West Virginia, on the Norfolk and Western main line. Also asks for a servant girl and advertises Bemse tablets from Quis oond Crimberlain’s Stomasa and Liver Tabexs.
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Tug River Coal & Coke
Vo H
Dry
W. Va
Norfolk and Wesern
British Policy Condemned Voices in Times Editorial
London reports in The Times discuss Britain's stance on the concert of Europe and the China crisis. It notes Sir Evelyn Woodward as commander in chief and Lord Roberts's departure with Lord Kitchener's promotion to lieutenant general, signaling higher command.
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Europe
China
Evelyn Woodwill
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Death Penalty in Jeffersonville Case
Jeffersonville Ga November 24 Cas Fellows a Negro found guilty of criminal assault on the Sid inst was hanged decay at Atlanta where it was necessary to take him under protection of the military
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Jeffersonville
Fellows
Atlante
Militar
West Virginia Notes Report Murky Crime And Local Affairs
West Virginia notes report several incidents including eight to ten pre pox cases at Hinton. arrests of Job Cooper and son with bonds and storehouse arson at Parsons in October. Fairmont chosen as price for an ext grand lodge meeting on the 1.0.C. F. date set for the third Wednesday in November 1901. Ottis A. Thayer aged 5 found dead in Charleston home. a prominent businessman and manufacturer. Deputy Bartram of Wayne county arrests Jim Duke Spalding on a warrant for attempting to kill a mail carrier between Diggess and Dick. Spalding allegedly fired on the carrier with a Winchester and is noted for a prior killing of his brother in law about two years ago. He remains in custody.
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Bartram
Wayne County
Jim
Duke
Spalding
Wi Lowe
Diggess
Winchester
Cough Cure Promoted By Local Advertiser
An advertisement from a West Virginian paper promotes One Minutes Cough Cure as a remedy for coughs colds croup asthma throat and lung trouble. The notice mentions loyalty to John Harper Cigars and claims quick relief.
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Tam
John Harper
For Sale Pully Wheels Various Dimensions
Classified notice offers pully wheels in multiple sizes for sale. Contact Daily Telegraph Biudfield West Virginia for details.
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Apply Daily Telegraph
Biusfield
W.vin
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