Proposals and Political Buzz in West Virginia and New York
The piece discusses pension reductions and a push for a flat two cent per mile railroad rate, plus Leroy Shaw's independent Republican bid in Preston County. It also covers William Randolph Hearst’s New York gubernatorial nomination, his clash with party bosses, and broad public support despite corporate and Republican opposition.
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West Virginia
Clxat
New York
William Randolph Hearet
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New York Journal
Independence League
Tammany Hall
Hearst
Republican Party
Thos
Boston Love Letter From a Passing Stranger
The RealTxn editor reflects on Boston during a brief visit, describing harbor views, hotel life at Parker House, and strolls through Boston Common and Public Garden. He visits the State House, King's Chapel, Old South Church, and historic sites, praising modern Boston's beauty, order, and culture while noting past Baptist persecutions and a strong civic spirit. The piece ends with a personal note of admiration and a sensational closing sentence about Al Adams.
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Lowell
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King’s Chapel
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Notable Local Marriages and Town News
The Williamaport Leader reports the marriage of Lani Mr. Benjamin P. Turner and Miss Mary A. Vermilyes, both of Hedgeeville, in Washington. Rev. W. D. McCurdy from Cumberland has joined First Baptist Church of r. A catfish in a large Browntown water trough after 20 years dies. A new rail link connects Hageratown to Waynerboro-Pen-Mar, easing travel. Texan fever spreads among Page county cattle, Western cattle blamed. a specialist confirms Texas fever. A mad dog disrupts Halltown, later shot by Frank Wilson. John McDaniel, about 80, found dead under his wagon near Kabletown. likely intoxication. Charles E. Kline sues for $30,000 over Minnie E. Kline’s death from crossed wires. Fire destroys Samuel Myers’s home near Antietam. extensive losses, no insurance, cause unknown.
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Shenandoah Valley
Heaven
Williamaport
Benjamin P. Turner
Mary A. Vermilyes
Hedgeeville
Washington
W. D. McCurdy
Cumberland
First Baptist Church
Abram D. Grimm
Brownaville
Washington County
Theratown and
Northern Electric Railway
Hageratown
Halltown
Frank Wilson
John McDaniel
Kabletown
McDaniel
Free Press
Charlea E. Kline
Sandy
Minnie E Kline
Watches and tonics from a bygone era headline a curious catalog
The article catalogs a Swiss made pocket watch from 1778 praised for its accuracy, notes the 1863 origin of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters with claims of superior digestion relief, and mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar warnings of imitations. It also reports political moves in Cuba and a Confederate memorial hospital project, plus a claim about a tonic sold as something Kodul for dyspepsia.
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Sion
England
Hostetter
Reinhart
Local school reopens with new staff and aims
Enrollment tops last fall as students return. Miss M Eva Wright begins music instruction and a new elocution teacher is planned. Librarians Miss Gardiner and Miss Corbin remain in post while Miss Stainaker serves as secretary. New Bible History class starts under the updated curriculum. Robert and Anna Gardiner join, with Anna in senior year. Heating upgrades are proposed by Mr Shanklin. Obituary notes the death of Annie Badger, 18, at Brownsville Church events.
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Cadet Corps
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Gardiner
Corbin
Stalnaker
Charleston
Board of Regents
Shanklin
Samuel J. Badger
Yarrowsburg
Annie
Brownsville
Jesus
B. D. Porren
Certify druggists refund if Foley’s Honey and Tar fails
The notice claims Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs and prevents pneumonia with opiates, sold in a yellow package and urges不要 substitutes. It also reports John D. Platt of New York fell from bed and killed himself, and promotes Hollister’s Mountain Tea with energetic claims, priced 35 cents at Reichart’s Pharmacy.
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Reinhart's
John D. Platt
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Hollister
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Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup and Train Collision at Eddington
A newspaper item notes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to improve complexions by aiding digestion and liver function. It then reports a Pennsylvania Railroad collision near Eddington last Saturday, resulting in five dead and 25 injured.
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Plague fears and cold relief ads from old notice
An OCR fragment offers warnings about plague danger and urges Dr Kings Discover for coughs and colds. It promotes remedies including liquid Cresm Balm and Ely’s Cream, mentions Heipbart’s Pareseer trial bottles, and lists Ely Bros. in New York. Also notes a Mosby’s reunion in Richmond on October 10 with cold cure claims and Grove’s Quinine tablets promising cure in one day.
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Warren Street
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