Bids Not Adequate In Canal Stock Sale
Baltimore and Ohio offered 151000 for canal stock but bids were far lower than 1899. State holds about 30 million in property, Western Maryland and rivals seek rights to the canal route, with legal and political maneuvers shaping the outcome as bids remain under review.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Fiedall
Loibh
van Duyer
Gamal
Law Street
Beralbmaintse
Obiidine
Eostern
Jebbeaut
Western Moursdird
Lo Setuie
Acrose
Thas
Dondhe
Baltmere
Wis
Washington
Ureasy
Vieraland
Wastern
Mearejaid
Fatal freight wreck near Fairpoint in tunnel collapse
Engineers and brakeman killed when two sections of a westbound freight train collided in a tunnel near Fairpoint, seventeen miles west of Wheeling, on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Several injured. details describe wreck debris and rescue efforts amid smoky conditions. Also brief notices on a Newport News court-martial, a Suffolk court case, and damages claims against the government linked to Civil War era properties.
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Fairpoint
Wheeling
Bec
Tunmel
Fairpotie
Clive Hind
No Pain is Relieved by Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills as the infallible remedy for all pains. It claims relief from headache neuralgia rheumatic pains backache sideache menstrual pains muscular pains stomach aches toothaches and related discomforts for sufferers seeking quick relief.
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Miles
Omaha
Neb
Jy. M. M
Fenner
Fredonia
N.Y
Boston
Omana
Alice McDonald
Harney St
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia, N. Y
Affleck’s
Pa. Ave
Miles Anti Pain Pills Promise Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Miles Anti Pain Pills curb neuralgia and nervous headaches. It cites user Berhard Johnson of Albuquerque as endorsing preemptive use and promises refunds if the first package fails. Doses priced at 25 cents per package with 2% discounts.
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Raqharl J
Negrese Kills Husband After Quarrel Over Night Out
Bettie Evins, a woman from Darbet, fatally shot her husband following a heated quarrel about his late nights and alleged abuse. She reported the incident to police, claiming self defense as the couple's confrontation escalated. The husband, known for strength and size, was found with multiple wounds and a pistol on the mantel.
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Westington
Richmond
Obituary notices from various Virginia towns recount deaths
Virginia obituaries report deaths across towns including Sutton of Ceonn Counts jel dad fom his horse, Elizabeth Hannah of Austin Springs, Frank IL Chiles of Malive, John M Williams of Winchester, Mrs Cornelia of Mount Jackson, Lewis Rarian of Winchester, and William George of Morrisonville. The notes note ages, widows or widowers, and survivors, with brief biographical details and locations such as Bristol, Winchester, Strasburg, and Lovettsville.
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Sutton
Ceonne
Jel
Tike
Deaves
Bristol
Elizabeth Hannah
Austin Springs
Tennessee
Stover
Roanoke
Winchester
Grand Lorks
Frank IL Chiles
Malive
Northern Pacific
Llynchburg
John M Williams
Treaseman
Secund Virginie Cavalry
Williams
Washington, DC
Strasburg
Cornelia
Mourt
Jackson
Mount Dickson
Minchester Dee
Lewis
Rarian
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Wineheester
Thomas Cover
Wincheste Tert
Sears
Barton
Thaabtth Cover
Isa Jeivea
Counak
Virginia Supreme Court rules on Botetourt County case remand
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals hands down three opinions on December 1 1900. Spangler versus Booze reverses the circuit court ruling requiring a trial on the merits over alleged apples valued at 3200 and $3000 damages for a named plaintiff. The Court upholds the Richmond Corporation Commission in its authority over car placement charges and sidings, rejecting private contract claims. Other decisions include Langhorne versus McGhee affirming a lower court on two negotiable notes and a murder case involving Reuben Johnson with claims of feigned insanity. A restaurant keeper in Huntington West Virginia dies in an accidental axe injury.
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Washington Post
Richmond
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Spangler
Booze
Circuit Court of
Botetourt County
Wainson
Uriah Spangler
Supreme Court
Botetourt
Whittle
Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company
the Corporation Commission
Corporation Commission
State Corporation Commission
John D Langhorne
HL McGhee
Bedford
Buchanan
Langhorne
Seemrr
Linchburg
Washington
Prominent Cumberland Leaders Die in December Obits
Obituaries from Cumberland and nearby Maryland and Virginia towns report the deaths of Mrs Margaret B est a 61 year old mother and widow from Cumberland. Luther Mortimer a prominent local resident aged 77 near Potomac. Capt Jo & llars former Cumberland police chief. various tributes mention survivors, services at St Gabrels Church, and funeral arrangements as recorded by regional press.
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Cumberland
Margaret Best
Knett
Cuimberland
Wiss Romey
Winchester
Brown Bayis
Washington, D
Rockville
Luther Mortimer Offutt
Potomac
St Gabrels
Ike
Jo & ON Llars
Pole of
Olle Sarvsee
Seeet Dd
Eastern conference Y M C A session in progress
The Washington Post reports the Eastern conference of the Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States and Canada convened with attendees including John Moths and Robot, discussing avenues to unite meritorious men in ministry and expiation, amid other scattered notes on local incidents and court cases.
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Washington Post
Txmesburg
Jne Sale
John Redd
Grams
Ro Campbell
Nelson Kildy
Nelson County
Lirmeis
Washington
Norfolk
Dave Hath- Awa
Twiggie Colward
Suffolk Va
Whoilevyle Va
Haneli and
Holladay
George Jones
John K Riddick
Jeunes
Riddick
Jones
Spc Lal
St ' Richmond
Young Vers Christian Association
Canada
Bennnary
John
New York
Rey J Ross Stevens
Ax Nue Presbyterian
Residence Burned Near Bristol Spelled Disaster
The residence of Andrew Hwk near Bristol was burned in the afternoon. nothing was saved. The loss is $20 with $500 insurance.
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Bristol
Wea
Hington Pest
pAndrew
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Chen
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Morrisonville
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Loudoun
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Plymouth
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Hudson
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Virginia State Mega Board
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Ping
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Pitsburg
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Maryland Court of Appeals
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