B Committee Nears End of Labor in Bluefield Dispute
The B Committee reports findings to the State Committee as hearings close. Chairman W M O Dawson and Elliott Northcott traveled to Bluefield for testimony on the Binefield dispute and a contested Plymouth district result. A court reviewed votes showed 13 ballots more than voters and a fire burned ballots after a rival win, delaying resolution. The state committee plans a Parkersburg meeting Thursday at 8 PM with many interested parties expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. O. Dawson
Elliott Northcott
Binefield
Bluefield
Martin Or Shott
Plymouth
George M. Ford
Wilbur Lilly
Ford
Messrs
Dawson and
Northcott
State Committee
Jonnerhassett Hotel
Parkersburg
Lost red cow with horns in Bluefield area
A red cow eight years old with horns and a cut is missing. It yields about three gallons of milk daily. A reward is offered for its return to C H Bradley on Tyler Street in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bradley
Tyler Street
Bluefield
Mercer Merchandise Co Seeks Buyers for Stock Lots
The Mercer Merchandise Co advertises a sale of five stock lines described as neat and dry goods. It offers to supply customer wants at very low prices, inviting inquiries from potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Merchandise CO
Warning on Kidney Remedy For Sale by G H Wade
An old notice touts Foley's Kidney cure claiming it treats all kidney and bladder ailments. It lists G H Wade as the pharmacist selling the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade Luggist
Cyclone Rips Cetania Island and Mount Etna Activity
London reports a severe cyclone devastates Cetania Island Sicily and rails. Mount Etna shows further unrest. Hamberg liner Pennsylvania arrives at Plymouth delivering crew from sinking Norwegian bark Bothnia. Madrid notes Senor Arana sentenced to eight years for Cuba independence telegrams. Richmond reports marriage of Miss Peters to Rev Gwathmey after nursing him back to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Cetania Island
Sicily
Mount Aetna
Plymouth
Pennsylvania
New York
Hamberg
Madrid
Bilboa
Senor Arana
National Party of
Roosevelt
Bridgeton
Bacon's Rock
Samuel Creenage
Henry Buck
Buck
Richmond
Richard Fountain Peters
R. L. Gwathmey
Essex County
Flurry Over Possible UVa Presidency for Prof Miles at Radford
Richmond reports a flurry in education and politics over a bid to make Prof. George W. Miles head of the University of Virginia. Senator Barksdale warns against politicizing the university, while supporters say Miles would honor his ability and benefit UVa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
University of Virginia
Richmond
George W. Miles
St. Alban’s School
Radford
Barksdale
Jefferson
Senate of Viriinia
Died by Her Own Hand in Richmond
Eva Farmer, 17, daughter of R A Farmer of Chesterfield county, shot herself in the heart while her mother was away. A note said she fled to avoid people and denied rumors. Rumor of derogatory talk involving Tom Wilson, the man she was to marry, likely caused the tragedy. Also an unrelated for sale notice from Geo B Strader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Eva
R. A. Farmer
Chesterfield County
Tom Wilson
Closeout sale at Kinzer's clearances queensware
A fine line of queensware plates cups and saucers carved dishes and large meat dishes will be closed out at and below cost at Kinzer's located at No 4 Bland street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinzer's
Bland Street
Kinzer’s
Fatalities in Coal Mining Industry Survey
Government figures on 1901 coal production summarize fatalities and injuries across eighteen states and territories. Total deaths 1,467 and 8,648 injuries, with cross state differences in tonnage per lost life and wide gaps in reporting on widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Maryland
Indian Territory
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Virginia
Indiana
Montana
Tennessee
Alabama
United States
Property for Sale in Bluefield for Residence or Business
Property offered for sale by owner in Bluefield includes both residential and commercial options. Potential buyers are invited to inspect before investing, with details available to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Baldwin’s Bluefield Real Estate Column Promotes Settled Homes
Delays are dangerous but Bluefield offers ready sites for homes. D B Baldwin, pioneer real estate agent, invites readers to visit his office in the Citizens Bank Building to view conveniently located, beautiful sites for homes and to check next week’s column for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer
Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Citizens’ Bank
W. Va
Ten Years In Bed Kidney Disease Cure Faith
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana suffered kidney disease for ten years and could not move part of the time. He found relief only after using Foleys Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend. Sold by G H Wade, druggist. Subscribe for The Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Coal Road to the Sea Aims Direct South Route
The South and Western Railroad plans a line from Wise County Virginia to Lincolnton North Carolina connecting with Seaboard Air Line to Southport. Samuel Hunt leads the Detroit Southern and Ohio River and Charleston ventures. The route would shorten coal shipments to the south and reach the Atlantic via a new tidewater outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Ohio River
Charleston
Tennessee
Chicago
Carolina
Camden
D. C
Marion
N. C
South Carolina & Georgia
Southern Ry
George L. Carter
Bristol, Tenn
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Virginia and Southwestern Railway Company
South and Western Company
Dickinson
Wise
Virginia
William Bullock Clark
Johns Hopkins University
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
Seaboard
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company
Wise County
Lincolnton
Dickingon
Wise Counties
Crane's Nest Coal and Coke Company
The
South & Western
Railroad Line Distances and New Construction Plans
The report outlines an 88 mile road segment from Huntdale to Johnson City Tennessee with 69 miles graded toward the coal fields. The Lincolnton to coal fields stretch will total 240 miles, 190 of which are new construction. The Lincolnton to Southport route via Seaboard Air Line covers 218 miles.
Earthquake in Turkestan Kills About 1000 People
Reports from Kashgar in Eastern Turkestan describe August tremors lasting to September 3 causing about 1,000 deaths. While Kashgar suffered heavy losses, Astyn Jangi and Aksneksitche were razed, and Ah Su remained a key trade center with around 50 000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tashkent
Roussian Turkestan
Kashgar
Turkestan
Astyn
Jangi
Aksneksitche
Sinkinag
Pekin
India
Russian Empire
Ah Su
Allahabad
Fastern Turkestan
St. Louis Defeats Cincinnati 7 Runs to 2
In Cincinnati the Reds tally 7 runs on 12 hits with 2 errors, while the St. Louis team scores 2 with 9 hits and 1 error. Phillips and Peitz catch, Hackett and Weaver on the mound, Brown umpiring. The Philadelphia New York game was postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Phillips
Peitz
Hackett
Weaver
Brown
New York
Prohibition Warning to Saloonkeepers in Bowman Case
A notice warns saloonkeepers and others not to sell or give intoxicants to Karl Bowman a minor, issued by Mrs. Geo D Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Bowman
Geo. D. Bowman
Hawkins and Hutcherson dissolve partnership at Stuart Street
The firm Hawkins and Hutcherson dissolves by mutual consent with N O Hawkins retiring from general merchandise at 14 Stuart Street. Debts will be paid by J R Hutcherson who continues the business and all accounts are payable to him. Sept 11 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins & Hutcherson
N. O. Hawkins
Stuart Street
J. R. Hutcherson
Classified Advertisements Harsh Weather Goods and Pet for Sale
Package of items for sale including hay chop corn oats flour meal meat and other merchandise from Mercer Merchandise Co. Also a note for a pretty water spaniel puppy for sale at the Daily Telegraph office. An ad seeks immediate delivery on cars in North Fork West Virginia and 500 standard cross ties to Greenbier C. and C. Co. in McDowell West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Merchandise CO
Daily Telegraph Office
North Fork
W. Va
Greenbrier C. & C. CO
McDowell, W. Va
Wanted stenographer position advertised by young lady
A young woman seeks a stenographer job and requests correspondence via the Daily Telegraph care at B. C. The ad also notes a local liquor promotion and announces a closing out sale of glassware at 723.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Care Daily Telegraph
City Taxes Due for 1902 at City Treasurer Office
City taxes for the year 1902 are due at the office of the city treasurer 603 Princeton avenue. Taxes paid on or before October 9 will receive a 4 percent discount. The J M Cigar remains a favorite with smokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Elopement Mystery Affects Cameron Friends In Marshall County
Cameron West Virginia is shaken by the elopement of Maud Chambers and James Scott from California Normal School. Their unclaimed trunk arrived in Chicago and no word has been heard of the couple, raising fears of foul play and a possible murder. Local guardians seek clues as authorities probe the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Cameron
Marshall County
Maud Chambers
Benjamin Chambers
West Virginia
California Normal School
James Scott
California
Chicago
Elopers
Chambers’ Trank
Baltimore and Ohio
Legal battle over Bennett millions in New Jersey court
In Long Branch heirs challenge the will of Henry M. Bennett of Pittsburgh alleging Laura Biggar was not his widow or mother of a supposed posthumous son. The case opens in the orphans court with sensational testimony expected to dispute marriage and birth claims as a vast conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Bennett
Laura Biggar
Long Branch
N. J
Pittsburg
Orphans’ Court
Bennett
Children supply wood to heat Ninth ward schools
Milwaukee reports a coal famine forcing pupils in the Ninth ward to bring two sticks of wood daily for school heating. Wood boxes line the barracks as teachers note this is the first time children have had to furnish their own fuel in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Ninth Ward
Parkersburg Presbytery Divides in West Virginia
Parkersburg Presbytery voted unanimously to divide the presbytery which covers most of the state excluding the Pan-Handle. A committee was appointed to reach Pan-Handle churches about forming a new presbytery and joining the two created by the division to form a West Virginia synod. meeting will resume at New Martinsville to address the synod formation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Parkersburg
West Virginia
New Martinsville
West Virginia Synod
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Athens
J. H. Mebane & Bro
Barney M. Cohen
Jquor Pealer
Paul Jones
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield Ave
Geo
Strader
Oyal
Ironton
Ohio River and
Charleton Railway
South and Western
Bluefield Avenue
Geo. H. Hill
J. M
Royal Baking
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