Seventeen Miners Entombed At Algoma
An explosion at the Algoma mine left seventeen men unaccounted for as rescue efforts began. Two of the fated workers were Black, with many others from Virginia and nearby states reported missing. Authorities say the blast affected only a local section of the mine and fear for the entombed men remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algoma
Jesse Wade
Ed. Gravely
Martinsville
Clem Jones
Richmond
Charles Mullins
Fountain Sanders
Ennis Stovall
Henry Woody
Phil Jones
Henry Warren
Franklin County
Henry Clark
Evergeen
Sam Walter
North Carolina
Alex Cryder
Peyton Cryder
Brothers
Pittsylvania County
Jim Lester
Salem
John Rocky
Twelve bodies recovered at Algoma mine disaster
Special report from North Fork says by midnight twelve bodies retrieved from the Algoma mine with five more expected before daylight, bringing total victims to seventeen. Police court notes recount multiple minor offenses with fines, including Belle White and Lizzy Grady in Tin Can Alley and various drunks and a domestic incident.
Baseball scores from major leagues in four cities
On the Ball Field at Philadelphia the Phillies beat the Athletics 7 to 6 in the first game with Iberg and Douglass behind the plate for Philadelphia and Willis and Kittridge for Boston. In the second game Philadelphia won 4 to 2 as White and Shea pitched and Pittinger and Moran caught. At New York Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 2 with Matthewson and Bowerman pairing and Ritter catching Newton. In Cincinnati Chicago won 8 to 6 behind Thielman and Bergen with Lundgren and Kling behind the plate. In St Louis Pittsburgh triumphed 6 to 1 as Wicker and Weaver pitched with Leever and Phelps catching O Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Iberg
Douglass
Willis
Kittridge
Emslie
White
Shea
Pittinger
Moran
New York
Brooklyn
Matthewson
Bowerman
Newton
Ritter
Latham
Cincinnati
Chicago
Thielman
Bergen
Lundgren
Kling
Brown
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Wicker
Weaver
Leever
Phelps
O'Day
Minister criticizes strikes as harm to labor and capital
Rev D N Stafford of Pitman Methodist Church denounces strikes as forms of anarchy harming both sides. He cites miners’ wages as adequate before the present trouble and warns agitators incite worker resentments by misrepresenting employer views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
D. N. Stafford
Pitman Methodist Church
Henderson man cites quick relief from dysentery with Chamberlain’s remedy
J. A. Kelly of Henderson New York recalls a summer dysentery episode treated with Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He followed directions and saw faster control than previous remedies. For sale by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N. Y
H. N. White
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve proves itself superior
Thirty years of cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions are cited to show Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is best and cheapest. Also notes advertisements for a stenographer position and a room for board in Bluefield and Princeton Ave.
Many gar loads of material for storage tanks in Barboursville Ky
Barboursville Kentucky reports arrival of three car loads of material for storage tanks with two more cars billed. Work to start immediately. London correspondent says forty cars of pipe for the pipeline under construction have billings, a condition along rail access points. Leases have risen sharply with bids likely higher. Operators hold contracts for multiple wells and more machinery will be moved to the field to fulfill them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barboursville
London
Woody's Offense Capital Grime Remanded Without Bail
Greensboro dispatch reports J W Woorly a Lynchburg man and ex Blue fielder arraigned in justice court on a capital charge of criminal assault on a thirteen year old girl. He was remanded to jail without bail awaiting grand jury action. The alleged victim testified before about 500 spectators. defense lawyers sought details as Woody laughed at times. Witness said she was under fourteen, drugged wine used, then coerced into woods at pistol point. No further witnesses were called. he will testify after indictment. Woody shares a jail cell with Victor Barnes awaiting trial for a seven year old girl assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
J. W. Woorly
Lynchburg
Woody
Victor Barnes
Pastor Blames Agitators Over School Controversy
In Indianapolis patrons pulled children from an Evansville school amid claims a girl named Mabel Smith had negro blood. Nine physicians split on her lineage, officials questioned Mrs Wade of a local home, and after testimony the parents allowed children back to class.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Evansville
Mabel Smith
Board of Education
Mrs. Wade
Home For
Mabel
Bequest for Kindness Receives $17,500 Deposit
Mrs Edith White of Bennington Vermont is notified that $17,500 is deposited to her credit in a St. Louis bank by a stranger she befriended who promised to remember her in his will. She plans to travel to collect the funds and then move to Troy with her mother. She has one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Edith White
St. Louis
Kidney Cure Advertisement Claim
A 19th century style medical ad urges readers with kidney and bladder trouble to use Foley's Kidney Cure promising complete cures. It notes availability from G H Wade as an aruggist and supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey Tasting Note
A short note requests trying a drink of Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey dated July 23. The entry records a tasting suggestion and a date reference for a whiskey sample.
Senator Elkins Confident on West Virginia Ticket
In Parkersburg Senator Elkins voiced strong confidence in the Republican slate in West Virginia predicting five Republican congressmen, praised State Chairman Dawson for his timely warning to factions, and signaled planned campaigning including Parkersburg. He also discussed Cuba annexation as a growing public stance.
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Elkins
Parkersburg
West Virginia
W. M. ©. Dawson
Dawson
Wanted life insurance agent for Wheeling company
WANTED A good live man to take agency for a good Life Insurance Co. Former occupation and reference required. Address P. O. Box 597 Wheeling West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Good Life Insurance Co
Wheeling
W. Va
Ra mon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Endorsement
A GOOD FAMILY MEDICINE from W. Lee Wilmoth of Top of Alleghany West Virginia praises Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets. He states five years of family use with mild action and strong results, recommending a box for those who cannot afford large doctors' bills. Sold by N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Wilmoth
Alleghany
W. Va
Ramon
N. White
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Life in Dormester Woman
Dorchester Mass resident Lois Cragg suffered a severe lung ailment and unrelenting cough. After years of failed treatments she used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured. Sufferers from coughs colds throat and lung trouble are urged to try it with a guaranteed cure. Trial bottles free at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Real Friend Credits Kodol Relief for Stomach Trouble
W T Sturdevant of Merry Oaks NC says fifteen years of dyspepsia and indigestion ended after trying Kodol. He reports immediate relief and the ability to eat almost anything. The ad urges wholesome food and notes Kodol digests without the stomach’s aid, sold by John L Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
John L. Crockett
Kanawha Convocation Opens Three Day Episcopal Meeting
The Kanawha Convocation of the Episcopal Church in West Virginia convenes in this city for three days starting today. Clerical members from multiple parishes attend. the program at Christ Church includes services, sermons, officer elections, reports, Sunday school discussions, and missionary addresses.
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Kanawha
Episcopal Church
West Virginia
Jackson, Boone, Clay
Mason, Putnam
Cabell
Lincoln
Boone
Wayne
Logan
Mingo
Pocahontas
Greenbrier
Monroe
Summers
Fayette
Raleigh
Mercer
Wyoming
McDowell
Geo. W. Peterkin
D. D
Parkersburg
M. L. Gravatt
Charles Town
R. D. Roller
Charleston
G. W. Easter
Union
J.S. Gibson
Ravenswood
P. B. Stanffer
Hinton
J. H. Gibbons
Point Pleasant
E. H. Brosius
Bluefield
Christ Episcopal Church
P. B. Stauffer
G. W. Peterkin
Boy Breaks Right Arm in Fall Near Bluefield
Leonard Vaughn eight year old son of James E Vaughn living north of Bluefield fractured his right radius after stumbling and falling on the way home from school. Dr F W Smith attended and found him in intense pain though resting comfortably last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
James E. Vaughn
Bluefield
F. W. Smith
Mine rope accident at Shawnee hampers coal release
At Shawnee mines yesterday during loading the door rope pulled but coal did not emerge. An investigation found a live rag wedged in the gearing causing the jam.
Coal price schedule announced by Shirey & Co after 1902
After September 10 1902 Pocahontas Lump and Nat 400 Pocahontas Bone 385 Caledonia Lump 350. Prices shown are per single ton with half ton at ton rate and reductions offered on 5 and 10 ton orders. Special attention to car loads of run of mine lump or nut.
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Bluestone Junction
U. S. Coal & Coke Co
T. H. Mebane & Bro
Princeton Avenue
Barney M. Cohen
Paul Jones
J. Baker’s
Buefield Ave
Rescue Party
Daily Telegraph
North Fork
Police Court
Putin
Belle White
Lizzy Grady
Bell
Lizzie
T. B. Wrenn
P. McIntyre
Ruth Hale
Willie Jackson
Ed Davis
Kelly Ramey
Kelly
Mack Hilliard
Satan
Mack
Kiah
Lee Austin
Lee
Ollie Butler
Dunsmore’s Business College
Staunton, Va
Knox County
Despoiler
Oyal
Royal Baking PO
Kanawha Convocation
Gibson
Boy
R. E. Shirey & OO
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