England Faces Alarm Over Report of Regimental Capture
London reports from Bloemfontein and Heilbron describe ongoing Boer harassment as British forces contend with disrupted lines of communication. Dispatches note casualties among Canadian, Cape Colony, and Fourth Derbyshire troops, while rumors claim a regiment's capture though officials question the date and accuracy. General Buller reports at Klip River with strategic movements near Natal.
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Schreiner to Resign as Prime Minister in Capetown
Capetown reports Prime Minister Schreiner plans to resign. The Afrikander Bond meeting continues in session with Mr. Hotmeyer attending though not a member of parliament. The leading Dutch paper urges unity to strengthen ties with England and its friends.
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England
Chinese Mob Assaults Doctor During Frisco District Riots
A Chinese mob attacked a doctor and disrupted a health district in Frisco, smashing windows and threatening medical staff. Police intervened as crowds gathered on Waverly Place near a merchant examination, with five men injured and further store damage reported.
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Board of Health Median) Corps
Oliver
Soret
Mahoney
Boer Wessels Hints at Annexation to United States
Omaha reports Boer Harey Wessels stating privately a positive proposition to annex the South African republic and the Orange Free State to the United States would be submitted this week to President McKinley and Secretary Hay. Antwerp correspondent notes Dr. Leyds says Pretoria could not defend and that occupation effects morale. Leyds’ position grows untenable as belief spreads he deceived Boer leaders about open intervention.
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Tremendous Wheat Harvest Drives Oklahoma Binders Day and Night
Farmers in Oklahoma toil through the harvest as binders work nonstop to reap a bumper crop of thirty million bushels. The report notes intense effort across the fields and mentions local conditions shaping the outcome.
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Suiwlay
Sinwlay
College play to be staged amid campus preparations
Finished work and schedule adjustments mark the run up to a student production at a local college. Crew duties include reporting to the supervisor, with final rehearsals planned as actors prepare for opening night and campus attendees are urged to attend.
Four Killed as Street Car Riots Hit St Louis
Riots in St Louis street car strike lead to four deaths and extensive property losses. Merchants report 25 million dollars in damages as Governor Stephens debates suppressing the unrest amid mounting casualties and ongoing protests.
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Bf. Loula
Biuday
Stephens
Burglars Break Into Cigar Store on Monard Street
Thieves entered Miller & Hanscom cigar store at 17 South Monard St after 1 oclock Monday morning. They forced a rear window to gain entry and took about 5 640 dollars from a desk by breaking the locks.
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Miller & Hanscom
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Ten Marines Guard Their Lives In Chinese Massacre News
A chaotic report details Christian missionaries and foreigners under attack as Boxers massacre Christians. Urgent pleas call for vengeance as imperial troops attempt to quell the violence. The world learns of the siege around Pekin and the deaths of missionaries amid widespread chaos. Ironically, naval reinforcements and troops are sent, with pursuit across the region.
Dimes Saved Will Grow Into Dollars In City
A new institution, the Dime Savings Bank Company, will be organized in the city. Capital stock fixed at $50,000. Prominent local figures including Dayan A, Doytey Williston, Clearge, and Howard G. Goodwitt named to organize and direct the venture. Offices to be located at 37 Mowated with a stated aim to receive deposits and promote savings and growth.
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Dayan A
Doytey
Williston Alling
Clearge
Howard G. Goodwitt
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