Pocahontas Collieries Elect New President and Reform Plan
The Pocahontas Collieries elects S Thorne as president replacing Wm B Camp. The company operates 8500 coal property including Baby mine West mine Ridge No 1 and No 2 East with 600 coke ovens. Thorne says legislative changes will be sought in Virginia to strengthen laws after recent strife and a fire at Pocahontas. The firm maintains offices in Philadelphia and Pocahontas Virginia.
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Pocahontas
Charles
Thorne
Wood
N. Wood
A. J. King
Rhe Company
Arcade
15Th and Market Philadelphia
Eice
Poc
Oaopt
Pocahon
West
Virginia
Norfolk and Western Annual Report 1902 Highlights
The Norfolk and Western railway reports 1902 year earnings of 17 552 204 with operating costs 10 136 227 and net earnings 7 417 977. Dividends totaled 910 014 on preferred and 1 289 384 on common, with 2 500 000 set to a betterment fund and Pocahontas bond interest shortfall of 161 200. A profit and loss credit of 182 075 was added.
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Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Roanoke
Incese
Pocahontas
Unclear Strike Status Amid Rumors of Return
The article reports rumors that a strike was not officially ended while officials contested authorization. Dispatches quote Mitchell as confirming action and urging moves as winter nears. It states the strike was officially declared off and miners will return to work Monday.
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Keytone
Prieitant Mitchell
Will Pay in Full For W. Foutz Co Assets Sold at Auction
The large warehouse and wholesale property of W. 8. Foutz & Co. north of the McCue & Wright Milling Co. sold yesterday at public auction by trustee J. P. Heptinstall to Wm. Hicks for 5765 dollars. The sale proceeds plus trustee assets will pay all creditors in full. The firm, in the lumber business, failed January 24 1896 amid the financial crisis. The J. M. Cigar is guaranteed Try one.
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Foutz & Co
McCue & Wright Milling Co
J. P. Heptinstall
Wm. Hicks
Miners Return to Work as Strikes Show Signs of Settling
AP reports Bramwell miners return to Flat Top and Elkhorn fields as planned. About 1,000 go back to work while Norfolk and Western readies equipment and idle crews resume regular runs. A source says New and Kanawha river strikes may end by Monday on terms agreed with Keystone miners.
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Associated Press
Bramwell
Flat Top
Elkhorn
Norfolk and Western
New
Kanawha
Keystone
Electric Bitters Promoted As Cure All Tonic
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney, liver, and nerve issues. It claims to boost digestion, purify blood, and treat malaria, rheumatism, and neuralgia with guaranteed satisfaction at 50 cents.
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted For Urinary Health And Alcohol Effects
An advertisement urges readers to request a book on opium and whiskey habits from B. M. Wooley of Atlanta Georgia and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney health, noting summer heat and overdrinking can cause irregularities and urging immediate kidney care.
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United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta, Ga
Kidney Cure Ad Says It Cures All Kidney Bladder Diseases
A historical advertisement exhorts readers to use Foley's Kidney Cure, warning that those with kidney or bladder trouble will have themselves to blame for results if they do not use it. Sold by G H Wade Druggist.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey Toasts on July 23
A note invites readers to sample Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey on July 23 with a brief teaser about tasting notes and purchase details. The item reads like a small local promotion linking the whiskey to a tasting event.
Notice to Trespass on Cameron Lands at Graham Border
John P. Cameron posts lands in Tazewell County near Graham and warns against walking driving fishing or hunting with prosecution threatened. Dated September 3 1902.
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Tazewell
Graham
John P. Cameron
Bucklen Arnica Salve Proved Best and Cheapest
If a man lies to you and says another salve is as good, thirty years of marvelous cures prove Bucklen’s Arnica Salve best for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and eruptions. Only 20¢ at all drug stores.
Three Ribbon Rye Aids The Tired Feeling
Three Ribbon Rye is promoted as a remedy for fatigue and low energy in an advertisement style note. The claim emphasizes restoring vigor and alleviating tiredness.
Democrats Hold County Convention at Princeton
The Democratic party met at Princeton to name a county ticket. A large crowd witnessed vigorous nominating races, especially for county clerk where six candidates competed. Final slate included Estill Bailey for County Clerk and Caperton vs Bailey on the last ballots. The Bluefield faction lost on all counts, with Kitts and Austin eliminated.
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Democratic Party
Princeton
House of Delegates
M. B. Postlethwaite
W. H. Holroyd
J. H. Hurst
A. Hearn
John Lilly
I. W. Walker
Estill Bailey
Bluefield
H. B. Kitts
W. V. Austin
Kitts
Caperton
Bailey
Semi monthly pay day eases West Virginia strike
Wilkes Barre Pa Sept 6 T L Louis vice president of the Mine Workers met President Mitchell and returned south. Mitchell says seven hundred men are affected by the Pocahontas region settlement granting a semi monthly pay day. About 20,000 miners remain out in Kanawha New River and Fairmont districts. No change in the anthracite situation. District officers report firm strikers and increasing job applicants. Output from active washeries and mines this week will be the largest since the strike began.
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Kanawha
New River
Fairmont
Mitchell
Baseball scores from multiple games in the league
In Boston the home team lost to Chicago 5 to 3 with Pittinger and Kittridge behind the plate Lundgren and Ling Um pire O Day. In Brooklyn St Louis won 5 to 2 behind Hughes Lattimer and Emslie. In New York Pittsburg won 9 to 3 with Matthew son Robinson and Doheny Phelps. In Philadelphia Cincinnati won 7 to 2 with White Dooin Hahn Bergen and umpire Brown.
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Boston
Chicago
Pittinger
Kittridge
Lundgren
Ling
O' Day
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Hughes
Lattimer
Pearson
Ryan
Emslie
New York
Pittsburg
Matthewson
Robinson
Doheny
Phelps
Latham
Irwin
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
White
Dooin
Hahn
Bergen
Brown
Topographic Map Project Advances Across West Virginia
The United States Geological Survey and West Virginia state researchers push West Virginia topographic mapping in six sites. Weston area crews led by A M Walker and E R Ireland mapped 92 square miles in 27 days with 108 elevations. Philippi area by E E Ela covered 32 square miles. Brown's party planned Cameron sheet for 100 square miles with 125 miles of spirit levels. Blacksville work completed 36 square miles by Hersey Monroe. Waverly Parkersburg sheet progress with Morrill’s team surveying 110 square miles and 155 miles of spirit levels plus 45 miles of road traverse. Clanet’s assistant set signals and stations.
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Washington
West Virginia
United States Geoloical Survey
H. M. Wilson
I. C. White
Weston
A. M. Walker
E. R. Ireland
Philippi
E. 8
Ela
W. N. Brown
Cameron
Blacksville
Hersey Monroe
Virriiia
Ohio Boundary
Waverly
Parkersburg
W. N. Morrill
C. A Clanet
Johnson denies seeking 1904 presidential bid
Cleveland mayor Tom L Johnson says in an interview he never sought or urged a 1904 candidate. He emphasizes his focus on Ohio and Cleveland reforms that attracted attention statewide and drew young supporters to back the policy, with leadership arising from interest rather than pursuit.
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Cleveland
Tom L Johnson
Ohio
No White Man Refused in Windsor Registration
Windsor Virginia September 6 the Windsor precinct registration closed at sunset with 114 white and seven negroes registered. The old book lists 208 white voters and 107 negro voters. No white man was refused registration as all met the qualification clause while about seventy five negroes were refused for lacking qualifications.
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Windsor
Salem seeks Odd Fellows Home in the town
Salem Lodge 100 I O O F pushes to locate the Home for Indigent Odd Fellows Widows and Orphans in Salem Virginia. The Grand Lodge of Virginia decided to establish the home at Portsmouth but Salem has strong local support and a committee is to present Salem’s case to the relocation committee.
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Salem
Salem Lodge
Odd Fellows
Odd
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Portsmouth
Virginia
For Sale A Parker Shotgun at Crockett’s Drug Store
A double barrel breach loading Parker shotgun is offered for sale. The weapon can be viewed at Crockett’s drug store alongside other items and drinks.
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Crockett’s Drug Store
Kidney cure praised by Oakville man in quote
R A Gray of Oakville Ind claims ten years of bedridden kidney disease ended after using Foleys Kidney Cure. He says he consulted top physicians with no relief before its use and calls it a Godsend. Sold by H Wade druggist.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
Gale
H. Wade
City Tax Notice for Year 1902 Discount Offer
Notice to taxpayers: city taxes for 1902 due at the city treasurer office 603 Princeton avenue. Taxes paid on or before October 4 receive a 24 percent discount. 95-18.
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Princeton Avenue
Bids Sought for Graham Virginia Waterworks System
Bids will be received until September 1 1902 for the construction of a waterworks system for the town of Graham Virginia. Plans and specifications can be seen at the recorder's office in Graham on and after August 25 1902. The right is reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or any part of any bids. O A Metcalfe Recorder.
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Graham
O. A. Metcalfe
Presidential train arrives at Wheeling with Scotton aboard
News from Sept. 6 reports the presidential train reaching Wheeling at 1:50 am with Senator Scott boarding at Benwood Junction. It also notes other international and domestic items including coal strike talks and Panama bond plans.
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Dorchester Woman
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with freeing her from a long lasting lung trouble and obstinate cough after other doctors failed. She says she could hardly breathe or speak at times before using the remedy. The ad promises the medicine for Coughs Colds Throat and Lung trouble and offers 50 cents to 1 dollar prices with free trial bottles.
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Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Real Friend Credits Kodol for Digestive Relief
A Merry Oaks North Carolina man with fifteen years of dyspepsia reports immediate relief after using Kodol. He says he can eat almost anything now and recommends the product. Sold by John L. Crockett.
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T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
John L. Crockett
Matting From Ten Cents Up at Wi Hicks & Co
Three Ribbon Whiskey is advertised as absolutely pure with a 7 percent alcohol note. The brief item highlights low prices and product claims from the Wi Hicks & Co firm.
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Wi. Hicks & Co
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promised Gentle Cure
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia liver complaints and bowel disorders. It claims prompt relief with gentle thorough action and a guaranteed cure available at all drug stores.
Miners in Kanawha and New River Strike Off
Information from Charleston West Virginia reports that about 15 000 coal workers in the Kanawha and New River fields have agreed to end the strike. Each local union was instructed to return to work on best possible terms regardless of other unions actions.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
New River
Two Weeks the Limit on Coal Strike Ends
New York reports Senator Thomas C. Platt claims a settlement in the anthracite strike could come within two weeks following talks with Senator Quay. Quay denies involvement in any settlement plans and states no decision on a special legislative session.
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New York
Thomas C. Platt
Senator Quay
Poonuaylvania
Mer Litett
Fifth Avenue
Adirondacks
Senator Platt
Quay
Wexigan War Veteran Found Dead in Newport News Hut
The body of William H. Weidner a Mexican War veteran was found in a hut between Phoebus and Back River near dawn. Officials saw no foul play and believe heavy drinking since July Fourth led to alcohol related death. Weidner born Brooklyn June 8 181? enlisted on the Scorpion as coal and beaver boy. He had Brooklyn relatives including Max Goebel and son Carl. recently divorced. A letter to James W. Mackay sought help for Soldiers Home entry. it was returned.
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Newport News
William H. Weidner
Weidner
Brooklyn
Scorpion
Max Goebel
J. L. Mott Tron Works
Carl Weidner
James W. Mackay
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Bowel Action
Poisoning the system claim describes impurities removed through the bowels. Constipation causes headaches dullness eruptions and illness until a remedy is used. DeWitts Little Early Risers stimulate the liver and bowels, do not grip or distress, and strengthen the bowels to perform their work. John L.
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DeWitt
John L. Crockett
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William B. _mpbell
N. & W. Annual Report
D ‘Tersin
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Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
J. M
Austin
National League
Survey OF
Tom Johnson
Odd Fellow
Jerse
Wheeling
Scott
Benwood Junction
London
Landwater
Baconsfield
Amercian
Fuerst Bixwark
Bristol
Long Island
New York Yacht Club
Herrahoffs
Harrisburg
Stone
People’s Alliance
Hualeton
Owaha
Nob
Kemmerer
Wyoming
John Keffer
Lander
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Treasury Department
Panama
Congress
Shaw
Feeleas
Wew
Platt
Lveteos Rody
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J. Baker's Saloon
Buatiel’ Ave
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