Triumph of Kentucky Democrats ruling case
The U S Supreme Court ruled it had no jurisdiction in Kentucky governor contest, affirming Legislature as arbiter of state officer disputes and making Beckham a Democrat governor while Taylor’s claim fades. The assassination plot linked to Goebel is blamed on Republicans, Democrats praised for preventing civil war, with Taylor now a private citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Kentucky
Beckham
Taylor
Fuller
Goeble
Republican Party of
Supreme Court
Goebel
Kentuck
State House
Virginia Election Report Seals Walker Defeat in Congress
The Elections Committee favors Rhea over Walker, signaling the end of Walker's bid for Congress as the report will be presented to the House and approved without debate. The piece notes Walker's long political career as an ex Confederate soldier, now denounced by former allies as a renegade Virginian.
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Jeems
Walker
Congress
Elections Committee
Rhea
Vrgisia
House
Virginia
Virginia Will Ever Be Disturbed By Gen. Walker
United Synod session at Winston Salem adopts orphanage plan
The United Synod of the Southern Lutheran Church concluded its second biennial session in Winston Salem North Carolina with the largest attendance on record. It approved purchasing Hotel Salem for an orphanage and pursued a home for aged members. A $30,000 fundraising goal was set for a new Theological professorship near Charleston. The report also notes broader interest sparked by the Synod's deliberations.
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United Synod of the Southern Lutheran Church
Virginia
Southwest Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Winston- Salem
N. C
Hotel Salem
Charleston
D. C
Roanoke County Almshouse and Farm Described
Roanoke county claims one of the largest almshouses in the state with a fine connected farm. The facility has only four inmates, three white and one colored, and often fewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke County
Pension Board halts state pension for Confederate deserters
The Pension Board of this county learned it had approved state pensions for several men who deserted the Confederate army. Prompt steps were taken to stop payments as deserters benefited from witnesses' innocent testimony or willful misrepresentation. Once known, they will receive no pension or care from the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Twenty Four Robola Slain in a Fight With American Scouts
Manila report notes surrender of two insurgent companies to Colonel Emerson H. Lescum at Tarlac including a major and several lieutenants with 168 rifles. General MacArthur calls it first complete surrender of an organized force in the islands. In a May 15 clash near Malibicong, Captain Tinio and 23 rebels were killed. no American losses. Rebel Colonel Almeda arrives after parole and delivers incendiary speeches.
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Manila
Emerson H. Lescum
Tarlac
Cabling
Washington
MacArthur
Tinio
Malibicong
Llocos
Roanoke Virginia Sixth District Democratic Convention Notice
At a May meeting of the Sixth District Democratic Committee Virginia fixed the Roanoke city convention date for July 1 1900 at 2 p m to nominate a Democratic candidate for Congress. Representation for counties and cities was set at one delegate plus one alternate for every 100 votes or fraction over 50 from the last presidential election. Counties and cities assigned delegate counts include Bedford Campbell Charlotte Halifax Montgomery Roanoke Radford Roanoke City and others with Roanoke City apportioned 167 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Virginia
Roanoke
Bedford County
Campbell County
Charlotte County
Halifax County
Montgomery County
Roanoke County
Lynchburg
Radford
Roanoke City
Boers Resolve to Fight On Despite British Peace Terms
A Pretoria dispatch reports Kruger and Boer leaders refuse British peace terms. Botha and Steyn back the stance to resist to the bitter end, aiming to defend Johannesburg and stifle incursions. The government warned foreign consuls it bears no responsibility for foreigners at the Rand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Lord Salisbury
Lord Roberts
Kruger
Johannesburg
The
Rand
Phelps Indicted in Seduction Case in Valparaiso
Robert L Phelps arrested in Valparaiso Indiana on a governor requisition for seduction by promise of marriage from Miss Mary McCampbell of Cave Spring He is indicted and to be tried at the June County Court term He is out on bail with Hoge Hoge Moomaw Woods defending and Commonwealths Attorney Robert W Time aided by State Senator Edward Lyle handling the prosecution Both parties are locally prominent and the case is expected to be hotly contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Phelps
Valparaiso
Ind
Roanoke County
State Savings Bank Et Ale
A. Hubbert
Court House
Salem
M. Sue Lucas
Salem and
Roanoke
Roanoke City
Mary A. Hubbert
Tarnpike
Peter's Creek
Main Street
G. Jones Ligon
George A Hubbert
Mary A Hubbert
Imp
Lota
Sue Jocas
henna _ W. BALLARD
Local Notes on Lectures and Student Trips
Mr T E Jamison of the Normal school visits with his parents at Dillons Mill. Mr A A Kieson of the Magic City will lecture in Union church at Air Point next Saturday at 5 o clock on Ideal Manhood and Womanhood. Everyone is invited. Squire Woodrum, recently ill, is slowly improving. Several students plan a trip to the falls about six miles away next Tuesday. STUDENT.
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T. E. Jamison
Dillon's Mill
A. A. Kieson
Magic City
Union Church
Air Point
Squire Woodrum
Turday
Roanoke Plans Street Carnival With June Start
The Roanoke business men approve a street carnival and aim to start on June 25. Colonel Benson, who ran the Richmond Street Fair, will oversee the event. Roanoke’s sister city is expected to deliver a grand celebration.
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Roanoke
Colonel Benson
Richmond Street Fair
Roll of Honor at Salem School May 14 1900 High and Grammar Grades
Salem Graded and High School lists weekly roll of honor for best department, attendance and punctuality. Names span high school senior and intermediate groups through primary grades, including Agnew, Gibbs, Johnson, Rhodes, Wiley, Zirkle, Finke, Hurt, McFadden, Renick, Thomason, Davis, Wilson, Cronk, Davis, Moffett, Reynolds, Goodwin, Holladay, Sizer, Turner, Cline, Cronise, Williams, Brown, Kirshner, Linkenhaker, Sowers, Hess, Littrell, Morgan, Painter, Ronalds, Shank, Kerr, Peyton, Whitescarver, Price, McConkey, Dillard, Stoutamire, Bradfield, Bowman, Cronise, Jamison, Martin, Oakey, Overstreet, and many others listed by grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Agnew
Nettie Gibbs
Blanche Johnson
Attie Rhodes
Grace Wiley
Marion Zirkle
Jessie Finke
Jemima Hurt
Berta McFadden
Mattie Renick
Lila Saul
Minnie Thomason
Lucy Thomason
Edward Davis
Spotts McDowell
Phil Wilson
Mattie Cronk
Anna Davis
Mage Vrantz
Gatea Moffett
Berta Reynolds
Gilbert Goodwin
Alexander Holladay
Mabel Sizer
Mary Turner
Crammar Echo
Roxie Dillard
Carrie Brown
Mabel Agner
Sallie Johnson
Herbert Lee
James Armstrong
Garwood Hurt
Rexford Johnson
Loring Turner
Rufus Turner
Paul Williams
Jared Stoutamire
Rebecca Bradfield
Dot Bowman
Ida Cronise
Katie Duillard
Pattie Mai Duncan
Cora Opes
Eleanor Jamison
Elizabeth Martin
Edith Oakey
Mary Oakey
Engenia Griffin
Claybrook
Elsie Denit
Margaret Fidler
Virgie Goodwin
Frances Koner
Addie Leighton
Benny McConkey
Frances Self
Salem Welcomes Hi Sparks Circus In One Gala Day
Posters announced two Monday performances by John Hi Sparks's renowned circus in Salem. Crowds, including Roanoke visitors, filled the streets and courthouse square to see colorfully costumed performers, exotic animals, and a parade led by mounted police. Millard Huff auctioned goods and dispensed refreshments as a festive crowd gathered, marking a memorable but costly day.
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John Hi. Sparks
Hippodrone
Salem
Roanoke City
John
Sally
Knights of the Sawdust
Desert
Arabia
Ziegler
Caroe
Spectatora
Millard Huf
Local Notes from Scrino County Mostly on Visits and Construction
Miss Grace Allen returns from six months with Phelps Publishing in Springfield Massachusetts. H M Bandy returns from Pembroke. Mrs A B and Miss Florence Wilson visiting in Vinton. J W Reese to move his saw mill behind Fort Lewis church on George Butt land next week and build a house nearby. A fallen sycamore collapsed the Wire suspension bridge by the school, prompting plans for a sturdy wagon bridge. I T Bandy ill with malarial fever but improving. Givens boys advance on new house addition, soon one of the county’s prettiest homes. R M Goodwin lays a foundation for a house near Cedar Grove church. Dearth hurts crops, pastures, and gardens. Meadows nearly beyond redemption. Corn holds up better than others. Scrino.
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Grace Allen
Springfield
Mass
Phelps Publishing Company
H. M. Bandy
Pembroke
A. B
Florence Wilson
Vinton
J. W. Reese
Fort Lewis Church
George Butt
School House
Broad Goodwin Ford
Swift Ford
Jesse Reese
I. T. Bandy
Givens
R. M. Goodwin
Cedar Grove Church
Scrino
Mrs J B Werta Expresses Gratitude After Illness and Death
Mrs J B Werta thanks the Times-Reo- IsKER readers for their kindness to her husband during his illness and to her after his death. She also extends thanks to Dr Eri M Wiley for faithful and skillful medical attention during the illness.
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J. B. Werta
Times-Reo- Isker
Eri M Wiley
Nervine Promises Relief for Nervous Disorders
An advertisement claims nervous disorders of the brain irritate stomach nerves, causing stomach weakness and headaches. It asserts that all nervous troubles of brain, stomach or heart yield to Dr. Miles' Nervine as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nervine
Political rancor swells over Cuba and Panama canal graft
The piece surveys demands to intervene for the Bill of Rights in Cuba, critics of McKinley with England, Michigan Democrats optimistic about 1904, Morgan’s canal corruption probe, and Secretary Root reports on Cuban military costs. It notes Republican opposition to investigations into Cuban thefts and the Clarke-Maginnis Montana vacancy dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McKinley
Republica
Washington
McKinley
England
J. D. Campau
Michigan
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Pingree
McClellan
New York
Bryan
Morgan
Senate Committee On
New Jersey
Panama Canal Company
Senate
Hoss Hanna
United States
Root
Cuba
Clarke
Montana
Guv. Srith
Martin Maginnis
Congress
House
Obituary Notice for Mrs Lucy E Johnson
D F Braprier thanks white and colored friends for help during his mother in law Lucy E Johnsons stroke and death. The message honors support and requests continued kindness and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy E Johnson
D. F. Braprier
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Lutheran ‘United Synod
New York World
Henry Frank
Metropolitan Church
Carnegie Lyceum
Almeda
LD. Q. Boatistor
Seo
Botha and
Steyn
Botha
Will
Salem Graded and High School
Ball's Siding
OUR
Board of Supervisors
Poage’s Mill
Cave Spring
Poage
said _ youngy
Chas. D. Denit
Reacy For¢Iv UN
Ayer
Vale
Eas
Eeire Ike Dore
Gayer
Lowell, Mass
Main Streer
Semones & Lowers
Rustee
Albert Lynch
Wm Coleman
Wiley Cunningham
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
B. Whitescarver
Salem Baptist Church
Saint Vernon Baptist Church
Cou Missioner
Chase Stevens
George Stevens
Mason’s Creek
Circuit Court
Chas. L.vens
Frances L. Stevens
John M. Oakey
Mason's Creek
R H Louwan
L. Thos L. Preston
Lerk
R Logan
Hos. S. Preston
Roanoke Co
Ck Ct
MO. M. Oakey
Salemee
University OF Virginia
Genon Beomty
P. RB. Barringer
Charlotinville
Broaher
S.D. Sizer & Co Base
Imperial
English Square
P. K's
Oxfords
Smith & Ferguson
Quting
Thie & Fans N. E. Cor
Campbell Ave
Jeffersoon
Curtainett and Shees
P. K
Dimities
India
W.S. Beal & CO
Oxford
Burke
Tailors, Hatters, Furnishers
Sakon
Z. Boon’s Sons
Clothiers
S. M. Martin
Roanoke Shoe Co
John W. Fritts
Spring Furniture
E. M. Honey
Fritts
Furniteare
Salem Avenue
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