Political Sidelights From West Virginia and Beyond
Nov 18 1902 notes show reactions to statewide amendments in West Virginia with Republican gains and Democratic resilience. Mentions stock slump after a Republican win, tariff reform debates, and trust-driven price hikes. References include Dayton’s congressional majority, Wells on McComas, and Roosevelt opposing Lily White efforts. Public discussion of coal, tariff, and civil rights themes appears throughout.
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Jefferson County
Virginia
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Dayton
McGraw
South
Alabama
Roosevelt
Charleston
Register marks 20th anniversary of ownership
The Register declares its 20th anniversary under current management, noting a weekly circulation near 1,600, strong advertising patronage, and plans for improvements to remain a community asset. Also recaps the dramatic Molineux murder trial in New York ending with a not guilty verdict after two trials and huge legal costs.
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Register
John H. Little
Tte Mpport
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Katharine J. Adams
Harry S. Cornish
Molineux
Sing Sing
Supreme Court
Ustice Lambert
Lambert
Osborne
New York County
General Molineux
Digesting the old fashion remedy for consumption
A historic tip compares salt pork with modern Scott's Emulsion for consumptives. It argues fat helps feeding the weak, with cod liver oil and hypophosphites giving new life and aiding diseased lungs. The piece contrasts rough pork with easier digestion in the emulsified fat blend.
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Scott
West Virginia Legislature Members Listed by District
Complete roster shows state senate seats with party labels and districts, detailing holdovers and term notes. The House of Delegates summary lists county by county members, including party and city or town affiliations, ending with the tally: 15 Republicans and 31 Democrats.
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West Virginia
State Senate
Swisher
Robinson
Jacob Barnat R. Wheeling
Samuel George
Wellsburg
Charles FE. Carrigan
Benwood
Andrew Park
Dean
Charles T. Caldwell
Parkersburg
Thomas A. Brown
Elizabeth
J. 5
W. H. H. Cook
Windom
John Y. York
Yorkville
Wm. H. McGinnis
Beckley
John M. McGrath
Princeton
E. C. Colcord
St. Albans
B. C. Holland
Logan
Alex McVeigh Miller
Alderson
Andrew J. Horan
Ry Summeraville
J. F. Kidd
Glenville
Hiram Campville
Cresto
Charles W. Swisher
Fairmont
Ira E. Robinson
Grafton
George G. Cole
Weston
Harvey W. Harmer
Clarks
Starke L. Bakure
N. Corder
Aser
Ry Byverly
L. J. Forman
Petersburg
Richard ©. Price
Moorefield
John J. Cornwell
Romney
William Campbell
Charles Town
Ummaty
House OF Delegates
Barbour County
H. Bowman
Phllipps
Buck
Huntington
Chas. L. Simpson
Calhoun
Kenpey
Grantsville
Clay
Mark C, Kyle
Doddridge
J. W. Bex
Greenwood
Fayette
J. W. Blizzard
Nuttalburg
Mi. Hope
Gilmer
E. N. Hays
Glenville Gham
C. Babb
Walls
Greenbrier
W. P. Lowe
Falling I Springs
H. L. van Sickler
Lewisburg
Hampshire
J. F. Gardener
Capon Bridge
Hancock
John P. Newell
Mercer Hardy
J. Ward Wood
Lost River
Harrison
Edwin Maxwell
Clarksburg
Jasper
Kyle
Jackson
A. W. Hawk
Wilding, Roe
McDowell
Harvey Hagerman
Bradshaw
Nicholas
Isaac A. Dix
Kirkwood
Ohio
Ralph McCoy
Wheeling
G Caldwell
Henry W. Schrebe
Pendleton
Trambo
Pleasants
T. G. Davis
Wasp
Pocahontas
J. P. Mooman
J. C. Schilling
Spencer
French Creek
Wayne
Hardwick
Erie
M. M. Morrison
Webster
E. H. Morion
Webster Springs
Wetzel
F. M. Keller
Hundred
F. Dulaney
Wileyville
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh in 19th Century Ad
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. Includes testimonials from Oscar Gilcom and A G Clarke praising Ely Cream Balm as safe alternatives sold by druggists and mail order from Ely Brothers New York.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ely
Oscar Gilcom
Warren ‘Ave
A. G C. Clarke
Shawmut Ave
Boston
Mass
Cts
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Old vein of anthracite found near Cherry Run
Noted local items report coal vein discovery near Cherry Run. Other notes cover Wendling buying West Washington Street lot for a cottage, a Martindale court order affecting Continental Hotel, a hotel inventory sale, a hotelier accident in Martinsburg, and obituaries and public notices across nearby towns.
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Cherry Run
Geo. BR. Wendling
Geo. H. Hagley
West Washington Street
Mt. Parvo Avenue
Winchester
D. P. Magruder
Merchants’ and Farmers’ Bank
Martinaburg World
Continental
W. C. Kilmer
W. W. Downey
Bee
John W. Dodd
D. O. Bartles
James Dillon
D. M
J. H. Shaffer
Hotel Berkeley
Martineburg
Ward B. Lindsay
Walter Russell
Lindsay
Proclamation of Thanksgiving by Governor White of West Virginia
Governor A B White issues a Thanksgiving proclamation urging observance on November twenty seventh. He notes West Virginia's fortieth year of statehood and its material growth along with protections and health, calling citizens to worship and give thanks.
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A. B. White
West Virginia
United States
Sod
Commonwealth
Anernr
Startling Claim for King’s New Life Medicines
An old advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Medicines cure constipation stomach and liver troubles and claim it makes a new man after two weeks. It cites 25 cents at local druggists and asserts wide proof of eradicating catarrh and preventing consumption.
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Alps
Nature
Hosterter
Roosevelt
New York
Memphis
Miraixaipp
Philadelphia
Bengo
Hood
America
Wedding of J Slidell Brown and Stella Mand Persons
The Rearetee reports the wedding of J Slidell Brown editor of the Kingwood Argus and Miss Stella Mand Persons of Morgantown. The Argus notes the groom’s paper and price, hints at a secretive, playful union, and explains they delayed license and returns for ten days as a joke on the town.
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J. Slidell Brown
The
Kingwood Argus
Argus
One Key That Fits Only One Key For Health Tonic
A historical dealer touts Vinci a tonic combining cod liver oil iron and wine to boost appetite aid digestion and aid general health. The ad claims it helps loss of appetite pale weak women and children with a money back guarantee and mail orders. Public sale noted.
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Vinci
Oere” Expres
Reinhart
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