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Newspaper

Lexington Gazette

Location

Lexington, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1900

Page

2

Legal Advertisement Details Notice of Continuance

Public notice from The Gazette Lexington appears reading legal advertisements with a rate of 100 dollars for the first insertion and 50 dollars for each continuation thereafter.

Democrats Aim to Take House in Fifty-seventh Congress

The piece argues Democrats have a strong chance to gain control of the U S House in the Fifty-seventh Congress citing expected southern gains and cross ticket voting. It notes Republican Chairman Babcock’s pessimism and outlines benefits of Democratic control for checks on policy and government efficiency. It references McKinley era politics and third-party ticket influences.

House of Representatives Babcock Republican Congressional Committee Kansas City Bryan Pennsylvania McKinley Congress White House House Lynchburg News

Free silver and third party politics in a local view

The Alexandria Gazette notes voter sentiment opposing imperialism and tariffs while skeptical of third party tickets. It argues a sincere opponent of imperialism should back Bryan against McKinley, asserting cheap currency benefits laborers and criticizing the current financial policy.

Kansas City Bryan McKinley Alejandria Gazette

Pekin legations safe says Ching advices from London

Dispatch from Minister Conger at Pekin dated July 21 reports no firing since July 16 and warns that if Chinese resume bombardment foreigners could not hold out leading to a possible general massacre. Major Waller at Tientsin has received the message.

Ching London Pekin Waller Tientsin Conger

A Night of Terror and a Widow’s Narrow Escape

Mrs. H. Lincoln recalls a frightening night for the widow of General Burnhem of Moe bius Maine as doctors feared pneumonia. She credits Dr Rips’s New Overy with saving her life, curing consumption, and she slept after taking a trial bottle at local pharmacists.

Burnhem Moebius Moring H. Lincoln

National Democratic fusion plan rejected at Indianapolis meeting

A National Committee meeting in Indianapolis defeated a proposed fusion with the anti imperialists and a third party ticket. W B Haldeman opposed compromise and declared support for Bryan and Stevenson. The vote ended 26 to 1 against the fusion plan.

Indianapolis Nass New York City Charles Tracy New York Ea i Nations Dewoora Ie National Democratic Party W. B. Haldemar Louisville Courier-Journal National Executive Committee Bryan Stevenson Haldeman Haldeman Bard Kentucky Democrate Henry Watterson South Asia Hingland America England Europe Wiliam J. Bryan David B. Hill Kentucky National Democratic Organization Gordon Woodbury New Hampshire Woodbury

May Put Up New Man In Congressional Race

Report circulates that Col R T Hubard of Buckingham may withdraw as Republican nominee for Congress in the district and that Joob Yest of Staunton could be his replacement. Democrats doubt the report while Republicans prefer a candidate from west of the Blue Ridge to win more votes in valley counties.

R. T. Hubard Buckingham County Congress Joob Yest Staunton Hubard Blue Ridge Republcans

Roosevelt Insult Sparks Democratic Party Storm

A Washington dispatch reports Democratic Congressional headquarters reacting to Governor Roosevelt’s claim that Democrats stand for lawlessness and dishonor. The speech denounced as outrageous slander fuels indignation nationwide and prompts demand for copies among campaign staff. It cites Democrats among Cuba and Philippines heroes such as Dewey Schley Wheeler Fitz Lee Lawton Hobson Bagley and others.

Washington Roosevelt Democratic Party Cuba Philippines Dewey Schley Wheeler Fitz Lee Lawton Hobson Bagley

Wellington to Oppose McKinley Bid for President

Cumberland Md dispatch reports George L Wellington senior Maryland Republican Senator will oppose President McKinley s re election He has not decided how to act and has long clashed with party leaders including former Governor Lowndes once his ally Wellington led the Republican State Central Committee and his rift followed Lowndes defeat by about 13000 in the last state election and McKinley carried Maryland by 32000 four years ago

Cumberland George L. Wellington United States Maryland McKinley Wellington Republican State Central Committee Lowndes

Humbert Assassinated in Monza During ceremony

King Humbert I of Italy was fatally shot Sunday evening in Monza as he attended a prize distribution. The assassin, identified as Angelo Bressi after arrest, claimed arrival from America. Monza, a northern city near Milan, has suffered visits from the king before. The attack occurred as the king entered his carriage with aides amid cheering crowds.

Humbert Italy Monza Angelo Bressi America Milan

Mrs Richardson Saved by Mrs Pineham in Remarkable Recovery

A letter from Mac. Con. E. P. Richardson of Rue Laxper Wisconsin hails Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as life saving after eighteen months of illness from leucorrhoea and womb and ovarian inflammation. The writer cites relief from pain, renewed strength, and praise for the remedy, urging others to read her story and seek treatment.

Lydia B. Pinkham Mac E. P. Ricmandson Rue Laxper Wis

State Democratic Committee Plans Campaign Amid Harmony

Richmond reporter notes August 20 meeting for Virginia campaign planning. The piece cites broad alliance with the gold standard wing backing Bryan, predicting a large Democratic majority in Virginia and a solid delegation to Congress. Anticipated Bryan Stevenson win with a 30 000 to 40 000 margin.

Richmond Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Allyson Democratic Committee Virginia Congress Bryan McKinley Stevenson

Delinquent land notices in Rockbridge County Virginia

Notices to J T Carr W A Marrow J W Walker and Bed Warris regarding parcels in Goshen Land and Improvement Company Walker's Creek district Rockbridge County Virginia listed as lots and blocks sold for delinquent taxes. Appear four months from notice to protect interests. July 1900.

J.T. Carr Walker's Creek Kellown Goshen Land and Improvement Company Goshen Rockbridge County Virgina Wis Devarbor Commonwealth of Virginia Ana Wailer

Monster devil fish menaces victim in Con stration tale

A sensational ad claims a monstrous devil fish causes widespread destruction to organs, nerves, muscles, and brain. It promises a cure with Dr King’s New Life Pills, touting them as best for stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels at 25 cents.

Dr. King

Proclaims Remedy for Rheumatism by New York Firm

Advertisement from 4, Provinci and Medicine Co., New York, claims Five Hexpren Donnans wine 2x relieves rheumatism. It promises rapid cures, bold print across jars and wrappers, with express delivery and agent recruitment. If doctor lacks it, order by return mail or have it sent to any address.

Drimmond Drigalst Ting Express Recalpiot Prion Pruvinsi and Medicine Co New York Wientied Apevial Ems Poumpre Iberul A SEARS Rofpuck & CO Ghinsao

Progreso Copper Mining Co. Offer at 64 Wall Street

Advertisement touts El Progreso Copper Mining Co. with claims of multi‑million profits and high yields from ore in Sonora Mexico. It promotes stock at low prices, offering 4 percent shares for a dollar and emphasizes strong past investor gains and rapid payback from a 40 ton concentrating plant.

AI Trogroso Ned Ailvot Great Lake Superior Taromuck Quincy Boston Montana United Words Calumet and Hocla United Verde Clark Mexico Denner el Myogreso KE Progreso Hue Treasury Prospectua David Brussell el Progreso Copper Mining Co Wall Street New York

Notice of Delinquent Land Sale and Purchase Request

Notice to W W Nevergold and Hino that a parcel in Goshen Land and Improvement Company at Goshen Rockbridge County Virginia was sold for delinquent taxes on certain dates. purchasers await four months from notice to act to protect interests. document dated July 1000.

Notice of Tax Sale For Lot in Rockbridge County Virginia

Towames A. Wrenn is notified of a land sale in Goshen Rockbridge County Virginia known as flot 31 block in Walker's Creek district. The property was sold on December 4 1814 for delinquent taxes and costs to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purchaser offers accepted and application for purchase is on file. Acknowledgment of interest is required and further actions will follow per county records.

W. A. Marrow Inslower Walker's Crook District Goshen Land and Improvement Company Ghran J. W. Walker Walker Goshen Rockbridge County Virginia Commonwealth of Commonwealth of Viretate Father Noth Joon TOM ITAL Hemby Walker's Growk Distriet Goshen Lawl and Improvement Company Gowen Rockbriidge County Deventer ISQ W. W. Nevergold Walker's Crook Aluthet Dot 8 Lyyl Goshen Land and Imchoen Company Kovkbridge County Trelnia Commonwealth of Virginia Uiis A. Wrenn Sloma Croek Asitler Ayres Walker's Creek District Tosopitta Lageman Crook District Goshen Land Fan

Oxford Ties and Fabrics Offer Wide Selection

Local store advertises Oxford ties by J R Richards Co and Connell Steibility Shoe Co with prices from 1.60 to 1.75. Yard goods include lawn cloths and dimities with yard-wide fabrics up to 15 ft, plus other linens and groceries advertised as in fine supply for hollowkeepers.

J. Ro Richardasn «& Co Elraiva N.Y Connent Steibility Shoe Co St. Bouts, Mo Lidia Linone Onda Rene Orgarella Rtite Yuri

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