State Republican Campaign Opening Set for Tuesday
West Virginia will open the Republican campaign next Tuesday September 22 at Charleston. A nationally known speaker will headline, with Leslie M Shaw a likely keynote if schedules permit. The event will draw prominent state Republicans led by gubernatorial candidate Secretary Swisher and WV representatives in Congress.
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State Central Committee
West Virginia
Charleston
State Committee
National Committee
Republican
Clarksburg
Leslie M. Shaw
Swisher
National Congress
Foreign experts to attend West Virginia mining conference
A conference of the West Virginia Mining Association will open in Charleston on October 6 with foreign experts among the attendees. Capt Desbrough Herr Meissner and Victor Watteyne from England Germany and Belgium join Dr Holmes and Edward Parker of the geological survey. Several prominent operators will also attend and tour major mining plants in the state.
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West Virginia Mining Association
Charleston
Desbrough
Herr Meissner
Victor Watteyne
England
Germany
Belgium
United States
Geological Survey
Dr. Holmes
Edward Parker
Division of Mines and Minerals
Survey
Mi-o-na Promised To Cure Dyspepsia In 24 Hours
An advertisement for Mi-o-na stomach tonic claims rapid relief from dyspepsia and related stomach disturbances. It asserts cures of digestion problems, seasickness, vomiting in pregnancy, and post excess stomach sickness, with a testimonial from a New York corporation president and a price of 50 cents a large box at The White Pharmacy.
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Telegraph
New York
Herbert H. Taylor
West 148 Street
New York City
White
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Winter Coughs
Mr. John White of 388 Highland avenue Houston Maine reports suffering a recurring winter cough. After trying many remedies he used Dr King’s New Discovery a 60 cent bottle. the cough vanished and returned to end with a few doses this winter. He calls it the best cough and lung remedy and notes a trial bottle is free. It is sold with a guarantee at drug stores priced 50 cents and one dollar.
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John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Minstrels and melodrama head Elks Opera House bill
The Dandy Dixie Minstrels delighted Elks Opera House audiences last night with European features and performers including Laughing La mar and Jim Crosby. Friday night brings the melodrama Human Hearts starring a strong cast, emphasizing hope and love. Black Patti, acclaimed lyric star, appears Saturday at the same venue with a string of honors and medals.
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Dixie Minstrels
Elks Opera House
La‘mar
Jim Crosby
Tom Logan
Black Patti
Europe
America
United States
Roanoke Fair Promises Bigger Crowds and Airship Flights
The sixth annual Roanoke fair runs September 22 to 25 with airship flights daily and nightly. Four days and four nights of entertainment include a night show, pyrotechnics, and free amusements as crowds from the southwest are expected to fill the grounds. Cash premiums total 11 000 dollars exclusive of horse racing, with railroads offering low rates to draw visitors.
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Virginia
Richmond
Roanoke
Great Southwest
Southwest
Independence League Gains Steam in West Virginia
Discontented Democrats reportedly consider joining the Independence League as Thomas Bush works from Parkersburg for William Randolph Hearst aligned efforts. The group aims to recruit for a state ticket and plans a ballot petition within a short time, signaling growing unease among Democratic ranks.
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Independence League
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Thomas Bush
William Randolph Kearst
Bush
Independence League Pursues Petition for Ballot Access
The Independence League faces limited sentiment in Bluefield while expanding in Parkersburg and Charleston and other cities. With Montgomery Corrupt Practices law blocking early primaries, the party must file a petition to appear on the ballot as a remedy.
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Parkersburg
Charleston
Independence League
Bluefield
Montgomery
Wytheville Mayor William Terry Dies at 53
William Terry longtime Wytheville mayor died at his home Tuesday at age 53. Funeral and interment followed. He was son of the late Gen. William Terry a Civil War commander in the Stonewall Brigade and former Ninth District congressman. He served as Wytheville mayor from 1902 until the current month. He married Miss Moory and leaves eight children.
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William Terry
Wytheville
Terry
Stonewall Brigade
Congress
Moory
They Take The Kinks Out
They have used Dr Kings New Life Pills for years with increased satisfaction. They take the kinks out of stomach liver and bowels without fuss or friction says N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont. Guaranteed satisfactory at all drug stores. 25 cents.
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Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
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