Strikes End as Federation Attacks Labor Leader
Reports from Pittspur a on September 6 describe coal mines resuming work with higher output plus a plan for separate wage scales to harmonize employer miner relations. Samuel Gomper s is denounced by United Labor League leaders for not backing the St Louis miners meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittpura
Columbus
Samuel Gomypers
American Federation of Labor
United Labor League
Gompers
St. Louis
Unied Labor League
Labor Leader Attacked Over Political Conference Stand
A speaker derides labor leader Gompers as a would be aristocrat of labor and calls for all such figures to be expelled from the movement. He cites an interview in which Gompers said he did not attend the St Louis conference because its object was political in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Gompers
St. Louis
Nee Bee
Dow
United American Mechanics
Independent Order of Good Templars
Y. M. G. A. Hall
T.O.G. T
J. M. Anderson
Rees
Columbus
Milnois Steel Works
Stee Works
Glen Jean
Chillicothe
Ohio
Advertiser
West Virginia Chatauqua Sanitarium founders named
Governor Atkinson and other officials lead the newly chartered West Virginia Chatauqua Sanitarium a charity venture. The plan allocates land donated by the Chatauqua Society on Mount Pisgah and funds raised by stock with 15 percent dividends to purchasers, while profits go to none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatauqua Religious and Literary Society
Mount Pisgah
Elk River
Sanitarium Company
Veterans of Army West Virginia to attend 21st reunion in Columbus
Veterans wearing the Society of the Army of West Virginia insignia gather in Columbus for the 21st annual reunion starting tomorrow. Governor Bushnell chairs the executive committee while Gen. H. A. Axline handles parade details. Gen. W. H. Powell arrives as society president. The Auditorium hosts meetings with 5000 seats and Thursday parade features a record military display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Society of the Army of West Virginia
Bushnell
Burns
U.S. A
H. A. Axline
W. H. Powell
Belleville
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as powerful blood purifier
Advertised testimonial style claims by men and women who say Hood's Sarsaparilla restored health and energy, enabling them to work again. Describes the medicine as gentle reliable and sure for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hoop
Pris
Ferguson Bros Credit Demand Prompts Cash-Only Policy
All debtors to Ferguson Bros are urged to settle promptly as the firm announces a strict cash business. The message warns that timely payment will save costs and invites all parties to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Bros
Vyerguson Bros
New Iron Safe For Sale Cheap In Great Condition
Heavy 1000 pound iron safe offered by York Safe and Lock Co dimensions 26 by 34 by 48 inches. Apply to A. A. Moore or J. H. Nininser in Bluefield West Virginia. Wantep A girl to do general home work at once. Apply at this office.
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York Safe & Lock Co
A. A. Moore
J. H. Nininser
Bluefield
W. Ve
Brady's action in Virginia district stirs official debate
The second Virginia district collector Brady discontinued thirteen deputies from his predecessor’s term. Debates center on whether they were discharged or left with Brady, under civil service law. Authorities note deputies act under the appointing collector and may be revoked, with vacancies filled by successors. Also mentions Chamberlain's remedy endorsement by Dr. R. E. Robey and H. N. White's Pharmacy.
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Internal Revenue
Brady
Virginia
Eason
R.S
United States
Happenings of a Day in Bluefield and Nearby
Daybook notes from Bluefield detail visits by Miss Lora Angel and Miss Shaie Easley, school enrollment of 445 students, local travel by Drs Fox and Wilson, and the closure of Hotel Graham. Reports on births, illnesses, and various residents’ movements unfold alongside local events such as a church consecration in Bramwell and a jewel heist attempt at the Standard Oil office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Angel
Penbrooke
Bluefield
W. J. Jenks
G.W. Atkinson
Huntington
E. Houk
Princeton
Pocahontas
Chamberlain’s Remedy Promises Prompt Relief
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for quick relief and notes it is sold at I. N. White's Pharmacy.
For Sale Excellent Mileh Cow
For sale a mileh cow offered at this office. Inquiries may be directed to the posting office for details on price and availability.
Hawley & Co Demands Immediate Cash Settlement
All parties indebted to W. P. Hawley & Co are urged to come forward and settle promptly as the firm intends to operate on a cash basis. The notice stresses cost savings and dates June 19, 1807.
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W. P. Hawley & Co
Labor Day Parade Unites City Unions In Massive Display
Cucano Sept 6 Labor Day parade featured a rare union of the city’s two central labor unions in a grand display. Eleven divisions drew between 35 000 and 40 000 participants, marching through main streets before trains carried them to River Grove for Congressman Foss’ remarks on the postal savings bank scheme and a kite exhibit of six of the largest kites built. The day is a legal holiday across the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucano
Trades’ Union
River Grove
Foss
Postal Savings Bank
Commonwealth
Cure Deafness with Constitutional Remedies and Catarrh Cure
This item promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming deafness arises from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube and asserts one hundred dollars for any cure deemed impossible by the remedy. It also lists telegraph company phone directory updates and local business entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cnenny & Co
Toledo
Mall
Upright piano sought by D Z Merchant in Bluefield WV
Classified notice lists an upright piano described as good as new offered by Fou Sare An. Contact D Z Merchant in Bluefield Bluefield West Virginia for purchase inquiries and delivery arrangements.
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Gilvert Mite
Z Merchant
Bluefield Len
Bluefeld
Masso Cuba's Chief Defeated Over Annexation Stand
The Cuban presidential race points to Bartolomeo Masso of Matanzas as next president with Gomez likely to be secretary of war and Calixto Garcia to lead as general in chief. Masso opposed annexation to the United States, a stance that held him back in the last contest.
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Cuntras
Cuba
Tampa
Republic of Cuba
Bartolomeo Masso
Matanzas
Cisneros Betancourt
Guillemon Moncada
Jarajura
Marti
Gomez
Maceo Brothers
Masso
New Republic
Cisneros Betanecourt
Marquis de Santa Lucia
United States
Marquis
Spain
Hiis
Postal clerks converge for national convention in Barrons Md
Postal clerks from major city offices arrive in Barrons to attend the annual convention of the fraternity. The gathering coincides with the letter carriers convention in San Francisco. Also note a Reno address listing a store room and two dwelling rooms on Bland Street and Turk Bros at 87 Bt.
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Barrons
San Fancisco
Bland Street
Turk Bros
Remarkable Care of a Civil War Veteran
Henry Stespercen of Allentown Pennsylvania describes chronic diarrhea since 1862 while in Company A 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers. After trying many medicines he used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and was cured, recommending it to veterans. Sold by H N White’s Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
R. E. Robey
Olney
H.N. White
167Th
Pennsylvania
Henry Stespercen
Allen Town
H. N. White
Pharemacy
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M. VP. Carrick
The
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Samuel Gempers
Debs
Soverigns
Washington
Gomp
West Virginia
Chatanqua
Kentucky
Army of West Virginia
Notier
MR. Brady
R. B Bowler
Controller of the Treasury
Chy
Sam Lucas
Tazewell College
B. B. Evans
Elkhorn
Athens Normal School
Graham
Rebecca Bridges
Ada
John Hearn
Annie
Rose Ligon
Abingdon
S. E. Cray
A. White
Five Oaks
Tazewell County
Mingo County
Ik. H. McCullock
Louiseville
MecCullock
Bernard Sameth
Haley
Panther
Norfolk and Western
London
New York
Letcher
Whitesburg
Solomon Bates
Rockhouse
Bates
Sam Walker
Brakman
Dr Fox
Ella Hawkins
Tazewell
Bramwell
Peterkin
N. F. Marshall
Savage
Princess Anne
Bramwel
Standard Oil Company
Win
Labor Day
Bluefild Telephone Company
Anderson, J. M
Brown and Oliver
Campbell's Coal Yards
Crocket’s Drug Store
Fristoe
L. J
Hull Coal and Coke Co
McCue and Wright Flour Mill
Shott
H.I
Smith and Mitchell, Geners
Teteruonn Co
W. A. Pankey
U. S
the New Congress
Covention
Darrhan
Orling Memedy Co
Chicago
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