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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
2
The Gazette notes diverse opinions on McKinley’s tariff policy and party infighting, citing Senator Quay, Chauncey Depew, and the Hanna Foraker feud. It mentions Morgan’s railroad trust, the Chinese exclusion law, and France’s stance on trusts as transatlantic commentary runs through headlines and editorials.
Report from Ioanoke Virginia describes a delayed Norfolk and Western passenger train arriving at 6 30 am after a night of vigil by a crowd. West Virginia coal field disaster fears slow death toll estimates as heavy rains flood rail yards washing away cars and homes. A colored man drowned in the district houses as rescue efforts continue with survivors clinging to wreckage and trees.
A wildfire of flood devastation hits the Pocahontas coalfield area in West Virginia. Homes are washed away along Vivian and Ennis yards, two iron bridges fail, railway tracks ten miles between Vivian and Ennis are damaged, and much machinery and coal industry property is lost. Seventeen dead at Keystone with uncertainty on others, while the Shawnee Coal Company losses miners and gear. River floods and wrecked infrastructure disrupt the Norfolk and Western line and local life across multiple towns.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway offers illustrated folders titled Summer Homes 1901 listing mountain resorts and seaside attractions along its line. It promotes Virginia Springs and other health resorts for summer boarders and urges inquiries to agents or Joe D. Potts in Richmond for locations rates and schedules.
Mountain Lake Park Maryland opens June 1 in the Alleghenies on the Glades Main Line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Excur sion tickets are on sale at all ticket offices at very low rates. Major events include the West Virginia State Teachers Meeting July 22 to August 4 and the International Camp Meeting July 20 to 15. Special excursions from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and intermediate stations on July 10 and August 7 with reduced fares. For details contact Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ticket agents.
Deer Park Maryland advertises the Alleghentes resort with mountain air and malaria free climate. Features include private baths, electric lights, long distance service, elevators, Turkish baths, pools, courts, and livery. Open June 22 to September 20 with rates via W E Gurwell, manager.
An ambitious prospectus describes Taos County New Mexico riverbed gold potential along the Rio Grande with vast implied riches. It claims 14 miles of riverbed contain millions of tons of gold bearing quartz gravel and cites expert reports by Benjamin Silliman and others. The venture offers $2,000,000 capital stock with $1 par value and invites applications for limited shares at $2.50 after initial sale.
Dr B B Botanic Blood Balm promises to drain poisons from blood and bones and rebuild the body. It claims to cure rheumatism OA and related symptoms, offering free treatment and medical advice by mail from Atlanta. Over 5,000 cures cited. includes a call to action for orders and free literature.
Greatly reduced one way rates will be in effect from Chicago via the Wisconsin Central Railway to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Thalia Oregon Washington and British Columbia commencing February 12 and continuing until April 30 for detailed information inquire of nearest ticket agent or address C E Jobson Dist Pass Agent W C Ry 621 Park Building Pittsburgh Pa or Jas Pond Gen Passenger Aint Milwaukee Wis
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