Graham Claytor to speak at county courthouse
Hon Graham Claytor of Bedford Democratic elector will address county residents at the courthouse on Monday September 17. He is described as an able eloquent and entertaining speaker. The note cites a belief that census data show urban growth slowing amid cheap rapid transit.
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Graham Claytor
Bedford
Jas
Walter Hogan
James Walter Hoan
Roanoke
Hoanoke
James Walter Hogan
Hoon
Perry Building
Mannoke
Ovelock
Sald
G. Th. Pin
Tankruptcy
Phiegar Accepts Supreme Court Judgeship from Governor Tyler
Hon. A A Phiegar yesterday announced his acceptance of the Supreme Court judgeship tender from Governor Tyler. By accepting he surrenders a $10 000 per year salary as chief counsel for the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Phiegar
Supreme Court
Tyler
Pardons Totals Against Parties in State
In Parkersburg West Virginia on August 26 Gov Atkinson is noted for pardons issued and fines remitted. During the first three years of Gov McCorkle’s term 48 pardons and 12 fines were remitted. Under Republican leadership 146 pardons and 51 fines were remitted. The totals show a Democratic governor with 5 pardons and 17 for Republicans.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Atkinson
McCorkle
Irginta
Roanoke
Joseph W. Nerry
Andrew McGeehan
Harriet MoKccan
Harriet King
Margaret F. Atkins
Margaret ¥. King
James A. Atkins
O. V. Powe
OV. King
Gov. W. Powell
Ma V. Willett
Mary V. Kin
Stephen Willett
Joseph R. King
Platoviy
Joseph
James A. Adkins
Denia
Virginia
Salem Times
Teatep Chas
D, Denit
W. W. Ballard
Virginia M. Heslop
A. J. Heslop
Johnn. Heslop
Nannie J. Heslop
Aginst
J.P. Stanley
Bruce Loving
J. Flom Loving
Lillian Lo Thomas
C. W. Thomas
Herusband
Mr. Nettie Loving
Kent Loving
Saran, Lewis
Wnd
Wiley Loving
Guardian
Ad Litem
Jos
K. Pepper
Mra
Janey J. Kent
Doe
Jane HH. Kent
Jane B. Kent
J. Flem Loving
Hruce Loving
Balen Times Register
Aony Teste
Denit
HK. H. Loca
P.q. Angilaw
Roosevelt praised and mocked color ed troops after Santiago battle
Army officers recall special praise for the colored cavalry in the Santiago fight. Roosevelt labeled them smoked Yankees and accused them of cowardice, while critics from Charlottesville Progress defend the color ed troops and their bravery in hindering a flank move by Rough Riders led by Colonel Roosevelt.
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Santiago
Roosevelt
Teddy
National Guards
Charlottesville
Costs of overseas campaigns and imperial transport
The piece notes the high expense of oversea campaigns citing the Philippines and South Africa as examples. It cites chartered steamers totaling 1,734,138 gross tons for routes of 6,000 to 7,000 miles and compares tonnage to France and Germany. It lists dozens of horses and mules shipped from multiple regions and reports minimal loss of lives at sea, with horse loss between 2 and 5 percent and mule loss between 1 and 25 percent.
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Philippines
South Africa
France
Germany
England
Russia
Argentina
India
Canada
Australia
Malta
Baltimore
San
Washington Letter From Ava On 1900 Political Struggles
The Washington Letter discusses Illinois and national dynamics in the 1900 campaign. It notes opposition to imperialism hurting Republicans, German and labor concerns in Chicago, and factional Republican tensions. It highlights cost-of-government investigations by Representative Van Diver and McKinley administration decisions on China and troop movements.
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Wohl
Broad
Chicago
Census Bureau
Coal Trust
New England
New Jersey
Wall Street
van Diver
Missouri
McKinley
Postal Commission
California Debris Commission
Mississippi River Commission
Treasury
China
U. S
Manila
Gorman
Saratoga
Marland
Bryan
Stevenson
Washington
Dozen Idle Furnaces Iron-Making In Southwest Virginia
Bristol and Embreville iron furnaces owned by the Virginia Tron Coal and Coke Company are shut down, leaving a dozen furnaces idle and iron making halted. The Bristol plant may reopen once a new railway links Doe Mountain mines in Johnson County, Tennessee, and supplies from its own ore and coke will enable competition in iron manufacture.
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Bristol
Virginia Tron, Coal and Coke Company
Embreville
Doe Mountain
Johnson County
Tennessee
Roanoke Theater opens season with Salem express runs
Roanoke begins its theatrical season on Wednesday September 5 at the Academy of Music with a special car run to Salem after each show. Manager Mr Beckner has secured a 25 cent fare with the Street Railway Co for attendees, promising strong Salem turnout.
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Roanoke
Salem
Academy of Music
Beckner
Academy
The
Street Railway Co
Maine elects Boutelle while confined in asylum
Bangor readers report that Maine’s Fourth District delegates renominated Hon. Charles Boutelle for Congress though he is confined at McLean Asylum in Massachusetts. Supporters insist his sixteen years of service and alleged honesty ensure re election on September 7 by a large Republican majority, despite questions about his sanity.
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Bangor
Charles Boutelle
McLean
Waverly
Mass
Bia
Congress
Maine
Boutelle
Boutell
Two Sides To The Case In New Castle
Our last issue criticized editor O W Eanes for a $10 fine over alleged whipping of his mother. A New Castle friend presents Kanes’ side, arguing his mother’s violent temper and the couple’s marriage led to the incident, with Kanes denying any striking.
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O. W. Eanes
New Castle
Kanes
Banes
Panis
Jones
Romance Sparks Norfolk Marriage in Port City
Norfolk man H L Benson a Seaboard car inspector married Chicago widow Anna Leger after a whirlwind romance sparked by a photo in a Christian paper. They met in Richmond, obtained a license, then wed and returned to Norfolk. both were twice married previously, with Leger having two daughters.
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H. L. Benson
Norfolk
Anna Leger
Chicago
Benson
Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth
Mr. Benson
Richmond
Cadetship awarded after Roanoke exam results
Hon. Peter J. Otey announced the Roanoke examination results for West Point cadet appointments. C. C. Early of Lynchburg led with 95.5 percent, followed by M. H. Altizer of Lynchburg, who excelled except in mathematics, and Charles Johnston also posted a creditable score. Early is nephew of the late General J. A. Early and will enter July 1 next year.
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Peter J. Otey
Roanoke
West Point
C. C. Early
Lynchburg
M. H. Altizer
Early
J. A. Early
Bankruptcy discharges sought for Ferguson and Callanan in Virginia
Two Roanoke Virginia bankruptcy petitions request full discharge of debts. M Ferguson of Roanoke and E I Tucker of Lynchburg seek court orders to erase provable debts, with notices sent to known creditors and hearings set for September.
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M. &. Ferguson
Nao
John. Paul
District Court of the United States
Virginia
M. H. Ferguson
Hoanoke
Roanoke
Congress
Perguson
Lynch
Lynchburg
Sand District
Salem Times- Register
John Paul, Mudge
Lynel Pure
Altos
WM. McCauley
John W. Callanan
Hankruyt
John Vaul
Th District Court of the United States
Ano. W. Callunin
Hoaroke
Edward ii
Tucker
Tilereon
City of Lynely
Peren F. van Millen
John Paul
District of
Peter Y. van Miller
Peter F
van Miller
Salem Times-Negister
Jonns
Ashton
Jomn & Ashton
Kionunoke City
Duke
Acta
Jotin
Ashepon
Stankrupt
Ralem Pimes-Register
Lynch Tung
Iasak
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Times-Register
Denny & Webber, Publishers
Norfolk Leder
New York Times
West
Indiana
Hanna
ME Phleger
Wasursnutox
Ava
Lunatic
Panama
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, GA
W. 8. Agner Co
W. O. Johnston
Salem, VA
Gray
Ayer
G. L. Aldenss
Isov
Kutor, Tex
da. J.C
Aver
Lowell
Masa
Praneworr
Praseaurr
Ocharos
Virgihire
Salem Times-l
Lynchyet
Ankrupt
PyAstaury
Perron
Wm, McCaulry
Pasezere
McCauley
Clark
Jersey
Chas, Wilcox
Ball's Siding
Inger
Chas, Stephens
Roanoke Fertilizer Co
Agustus Ruggles
Greater New York Medical Association
Diamont Roy Sysp
Diamond Drug CO
W. I’ Way
Strong
Penn
Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Richmond, Virginia
Capital & Surplus
Beverley B. Munford
Virginius Newton
Gen. Maneeer
N.Y
Globe Telegraph College
Lexington
Roanoke County
Serkembar
Preston and
White Streets
L. Nininger
J. A. Thomason & CO
Jewelers
Main Street
Salem VA
Burke Clothing CO
Attera
Koano ‘Ke
S. M. Martin
E. Wile
N. E. Cor, Campbell Ave. and
Jefferson St
One-Frice Clothier & Furnisher
Roanoke, VA
Harrisburg Boots& Shoe Co
Kimball & Baker
Hathaway Soul & Harrington
W.S. Beal & CO
S. A. Walters, Manacer
Salems
MO. M. Oakey
East Main Street
M. D
Atlanta
Killian & Kizer
Villian
Main St
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