Cuban Visitors Satisfied After Washington Talks
The Cuban delegates visited Washington on April 29 1901 seeking clarity on the Platt amendment and potential commercial benefits. Secretary Root assured noninterference unless absolute anarchy occurs, while Congress may modify the amendment. Talks touched on reciprocity with Cuba and possible annexation considerations.
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Washington, D.C
Congress
United States
Root
Cuba
Executive Department
Fey
Bogus Marshal Hooten Arrest Triggers Manic Episode
A man posing as United States Marshal C. W. Hooten was arrested at Dry Fork railroad and brought to Bayard West Virginia. He raved during detention, attacked Deputy Sheriff Kimble, and had to be chloroformed. He allegedly swore in deputies for salaries while posing as a federal official. real name suspected as H. P. Currence from Tucker County.
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United States
C. W. Hooten
Post Office
Sam Hooten
Bayard
Dry Fork
W. Va
Hooten
Kimble
Grant County
H. P. Currence
Tucker County
West Virginia officers named in army appointments quota
The article lists five West Virginians appointed as lieutenants and captains in U S volunteer and regular forces, including D T E Casteel and William H Monroe, with Spanish War service noted. It notes the quota is not ideal but the President’s best option amid pressure. The piece is followed by a series of jokey, cynical quips about women and marriage from a separate column.
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Virginia
Scott and Elkins
D.T. E. Casteel
Second West Viginia Infantry
United ‘States Volunteers
William H. Monroe
United States Infantry
York Press
Good Roads Train to Demonstrate Modern Highway Methods
President Earle of the League of American Wheelmen promotes a special education train to teach road building. It will tour states with expert car attendants, demonstrate practical construction, and involve manufacturers. The plan includes state and local cost sharing and aims to curb the $600,000,000 annual road waste while boosting farm, city, and school access. The effort, backed by New Jersey and New York results, seeks broad cooperation and sustained work.
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Earle
League of ‘American Wheelman
United States
League of American Wheelmen
Ivis
L.A. W
League
New Jersey
New York
Aswell
Une
Piles Cured Without Knife by Boro-Carbol Salve
Piles treatment claim offers cure without surgery with a money back guarantee. Product advertised as effective for itching bleeding protrusion and blindness in worst cases. Cures ordinary cases in six days and severe cases in ten days. price 25 cents per box. Sold by Grafton Drugge Chemical Co.
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Grafton Drugee Chemical Co
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