Political musings and regional views voiced in Norfolk paper
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot argues against the Norfolk and Western Railway coal pier plan, praising the paper’s combative stance while noting broader 1900s electoral talk. It critiques McKinley era prosperity, cites Rockefeller’s wealth and Huntington’s death, and contrasts Republican confidence with Democratic optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Virginian- Pilot
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Norfolk Harbor
Norfolk
Newport Newa
Virginian Pilot
Bryan Speech Praised as Imperialism Argument Gem
The acceptance speech of Hon. Wm. Bryan is praised as brilliant and influential, winning votes by the thousands. The Washington Post lauds its clear, logical case on imperialism, calling it the most complete analogical argument offered to the American public.
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Bryan
Washington Post
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Dem Political Drift and McKinley II Administration Viewpoints
Washington notes reveal overseas missteps and domestic political shifts as Democrats gain ground. Reports cite German, Irish, and American influence in Quincy and Midwest opinions favoring Bryan. Drummers and travelers describe trusts as pivotal, while imperialism fears shape electoral strategy.
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Russia
China
Cand
Shangri Here
Germany
Hina
Pekiv
Ameri
Pek
Washington
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Middle West
Bryan
Stevenson
J. H. Ralston
Quincy
Ill
Michael Piggott
McKinley
W. A. Richardson
U.S
J. T. Bailey
Little Rock
Ark
Republic
Cleveland
Crisis in China Tensions Rise As Conger Messages Reach State Department
Washington August 15 The Chinese crisis has intensified with officials warning an acute stage. Messages to Minister Conger arrive directly to the State Department via Tei Nan, but not through our or the Chinese minister here. Deciphered messages show no proof Conger received State Department dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conger
China
State Department
Tei Nan
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Noervine Tonle
A medicinal advertisement claims permanent cure for stomach weakness through Noervine Tonle. It asserts universal efficacy, detailing a flat start dose and rapid relief. The text promotes Dillard and Persinger druggists in Salem as distributors.
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Dillard & Persinger
Salem, A
Gratitude and appeals for contributions for a tricycle fund
A letter thanks sympathetic donors who helped with funds for a tricycle and asks others to contribute by August 71st 1900 at 8 1 Sizer's store. It notes those noncontributing will be numbered with refusals and the door will be shut. The writer also thanks Tinka-Reomrsa staff and offers best wishes and blessings.
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Sizer
Tinka-Reomrsa
Roanoke County
Roanoke
Roanoke River
Wella
P. L. Terry
W. Jamison
Roanoke Development Company
Edw. W. Robertson
Eary M. Deswall
Jas. R. Ti
County Court
Ias
Henry Darnall
Jas. R. Terry
Loke
Mechanics’ Home Land Co
Mechanics’ Home Land Company
County Court of
City of
Shenandoah Avenue
Rogers, Fairfax & Houston
Acroanoke
Harrison and
Eighth Streets
Ingleside Land Company
Front Street
Roanoke City
R. L. Penn & Co
Salem Avenue
Columbus Man Confesses to Train Robbery and Murder
Charles B. H. Ferrell, 21, a former Adams Express employee, confessed to killing Messenger Charles Lane and robbing the Adams Express way safe on Pennsylvania No 8 between St Louis and Columbus. He admitted motive as money for his upcoming marriage to Miss Lillian Costlow and admitted giving recovered funds to her for safekeeping.
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Columbus
Charles B. H. Ferrell
Adams Express Company
Chas. Lane
Pennsylvania
Union Station
Sheldon
Adams Transfer
Lane
Ferrell
Lillian Costlow
Patrick Costlow
Pennsylvania Lines
Miss Costlow
Express
St. Louis
Wey
Smith & Weeson
Urbana
Ferrel
Plan City
N. Ife
C. W. Cayler
Lockport
N. Y
O'Neill
Dandon
Plain City
Inspector Jarron
The A I M Acid Iron Mineral Promises World Health Cure
A farm south of Hickory boasts a mineral claimed to halt bleeding heal chronic sores and treat many diseases. Advertisers cite analyses and testimonials from Sacem and Bate Va asserting indigestion kidney trouble diarrhea and other ailments improve with the Acid Iron Mineral, urging every home to keep it.
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Hickory
Salem
Ava
J. H. Chapman
Ns. C
Bavem
Avaloth
J. H. Crarwan
Alex Johnson
Sacem
J. P. Doss
Bate
Marc
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Gimes
Anegister
Richmond
Hannan
Virginia
Republicans
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Paul
Richmond Times
Maryland
Baltimore Sun
Collis P. Huntington
Adirondacks
Newport News
Bristol News
Dr. B. Dotohon
Dian
Ersinger
Drogwists
Natrox
Osean KE
Preetox
Newton County
Miss
D, KR
Brobaker
Rosyowr
Ppace
A. FP
L. H. Foot
Church and Com
Gen'l. Mgr
Ayer
A. M. Strew
Hammondsport
8.Y
Doctor
Dre J.C. Ayer, Lowell
Maat
TJ .Rustees
Freal E
Lyiving
Roanooke, Va
Corporation Court
Balate Pi
Terry
Mary
Henry M. Darnall
Tees
Alma
Ridplenerger
Bankrunt
Alma F, Eiddleberger
Alma F. Riddleberger
Terry Building
BE. C. Quinn
John Paul
District Court of the United States
Westorn
E. C. Quinn
Acts of Congress
Quinn
Western Distrit
Lynchburg
Atteat
WM. McCaulay
Bae
WM. McCauley
Thomas Johnson
William Thomas Johnson
Lynch- Mite
Eac
Proiteos
Ane
Ana
McCauley
G. C. Probst
G. C. Pobst
Said
Salem Development Co
Said County
Commonwealth of Virginia
Thos. S. Preston
Roanoke Co, Ct
M. Honey
Monteiro Land and Residents Company
Quentaxes
Aelin
Chas. Dean
Shaw
Roanoke Co. Court
R. R. Hicks
James R. Everg
H. M. Darnall
Corporation Court of the City
Rome
Eee Gas and Ates Company
Lyin
Roanokever
Pamilla and
Woonbine Erecta
Roanoke Gas and Com
L. Terry Doram
Roanoke Gas and Noe
Henry M. Darnal
Globe Telegraph College
Lexington
Poe
Preston and
White St
L. Nininger
University College of Medicine
Hunter McCutre
Biale
J. Allison Hodges
Baltimore
Baltimore Dental Association
Jefferson Bt
Main St
Salem, VA
MO. M. Oakey
East Main Street
Killian & Kizer
Salem's
Illian
Main
Salem VA
E. Wile
Rice Clothier & Furnisher
N. E. Cor
Campbell Ave
Jefferson St
W.s.beal & CO
W. S. Beal & GO
A. Thomason & Co, Jewelers & Stationers
Burke Clothing CO
Tailora Hatters, Furnishers
Roang Re, VA
S. M. Martin
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