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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
2
Tam Bancray Announces Democratic Nomination for Congress
FE H Bancray announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Tenth District. He asks Democrats and voters to support by attending district or precinct meetings as organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth District
Tenth Congressional District
Democratic Party
FE. H. Bancray
Workingmen's Rights and Labor's Rising Power
A Chicago perspective argues labor will gain influence by using the ballot to challenge bosses. It notes high paid workers strike, and warns that without political action, conditions in Chicago and beyond will grow more intense as the power balance shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The Labor Problem in Farming Workforce
A farmer in town could not hire any laborers despite offering good pay as harvest needs rise. The paper notes farmers may shift to grazing or import labor, warns the colored population of potential displacement, stating white labor may replace them and leave them without work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Thirthey
Menu
Duttenhoffer
Republican Duplicity Exposed in Political Rhetoric
A partisan screed accuses Republicans of lying about laws they would pass if reelected. It claims the party, with control of the Presidency, House, and Senate for two years, enacted only favors for corporations and contractors, while blocking laws to aid working people and impose taxes to support profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Sugar Price Rise Praised Despite Poor Suffering
A writer laments sugar base price increases raising costs for the poor while arguing rich men sustain civilization by enabling employment. The piece questions wealth’s role in national progress and notes the absurdity of starving before affluent capitalists.
Richmond Dispatch Opinion on Rockbridge Pick for Convention
Sunday’s Richmond Dispatch reports Hon. R. W. Winborne predicting Rockbridge may send Willis A. Anderson to the state constitutional convention. Winborne praises Anderson as able and wise while noting he has not declared candidacy and would not oppose Anderson. Winborne supports constitutional change and cites expertise on state government costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Willis A. Anderson
Rockbridge
R. W. Winborne
House of Delia Gates
Murphy's
Virginia
Winborne
Anderson
Supreme Court Grants New Trial in Montgomery v. Commonwealth
The Supreme Court at Wytheville overruled the Rockbridge Circuit Court and granted Montgomery a new trial. Montgomery had been found guilty of felonious assault with intent to maim and kill William E. Davidson, receiving a four year penitentiary sentence. The high court cited errors and ordered a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wytheville
Letcher
Rockbridge
Montgomery
Commonwealth
Harrison
William E. Davidson
Cad
Davidson
Reed Tyler
Tyler
Death of Mrs. Augusta Shepherd Miley in Norfolk
Mrs. Augusta Shepherd Miley wife of Ashby C. Miley died at her Norfolk home on June 19 after a several month illness. An active Christian worker she led church and Sunday school activities and served ten years as district president of the Norfolk Christian Temperance Union. Her husband is Ashby C. Miley and she is a Rockbridge native, sister of J W Miley of Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Shepherd Miley
Ashby C. Miley
Norfolk
Epworth League
Norfolk Christian Temperance Union
Miley
Rockbridge
J. W. Miley
Lexington
Cedar Creek Flood Damages Mills and Crops Reported
Heavy rainfall Tuesday raised Cedar Creek to a high level causing property damage along its banks. Captain Chiles values damages between 250 and 300 dollars from high water that broke dams washed land and four acres of bottom wheat. Roads and track patches suffered as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Chiles
D. ©. Burks
H. A. Burks
Poirch
E. V. Seal
Mia
Teal
Long Glade
Fred Kidd
Lexington
Baker
Robbed the Grave A Philadelphia man's rescue by bitters
John Oliver describes a terrifying decline with yellow skin and pain until three doctors gave up. A friend urged Medric Bitters, and after three weeks of use he improved markedly and credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold for 50 cents at McCrum Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
McCrum Drug Co
C. and O. Sunday Outings to Clifton Forge and Intermediates
Special excursion trains depart Lexington Virginia at 8 00 a m and Buena Vista at 8 25 a m each Sunday from June 24 through September for Clifton Forge with return from Clifton Forge at 8 20 p m Fare to Clifton Forge and back is 1 00 dollars with reduced rates to intermediate stations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Buena Vista
Clifton Forge
Cliton Forge
Thank You Notes and Patent Remedies in 1899 Newspaper Ads
A reader thanks Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and lung issues and sends appreciation to the makers. Listings promote Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal allergies with a 75 cent tube and mail option. Also notes the 1899 1900 Acts of Assembly print edition and a general ad urging readers to advertise items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mrs
Doty
Des Moines
Iowa
B. H. Gorrell
Dw Geist
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren St
N.Y
Pain Killer and Dangers of Cholera Warn Readers
Notice urges caution during summer due to cholera and diarrhea rising death rates. Recommends Persy Davis Pain Killer with tea-spoon dosage and cautions against substitutes. Mentions China news on the Taku forts and foreign safety fears. Concludes with note on Golden weddings and Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persy Davis
Price
China
Taku North Forts
Pekin
Wheat samples show heavy yields per acre
Harvey Rader of Buffalo submitted samples of Falcaster and Harvest King wheat at this office. The grain is well filled and very heavy, estimated to yield from 80 to 95 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Rader
Buffalo
Critical Periods In Woman Life Made Dangerous by Pelvic Catarrh
A medical notice discusses pelvic catarrh in women and its dangers during key life phases. It warns of health risks and urges seeking prompt treatment from a physician.
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