Wounds and Capture of General Methuen Shock London
London learned with great excitement that General Methuen was wounded and captured by Boer forces led by General Delarey. The report stated Methuen, with four guns, was taken alongside three British officers and thirty eight men killed or wounded, with additional losses and missing troops. The incident sparked intense public and parliamentary reaction, including cheers and accusations amid the chaos of war news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vesday
Mathion
Jow
Delarey
Hove of Commons
Lord Kitchener
Broietters
Jond Iriah
Samal
Sud
Methuen
Kitchener
oMeer
Mtsalng
Moody Named Secretary of the Navy After Long Resignation
Congress designate Moody of Massachusetts to succeed Long as secretary of the navy. Long resigns effective May 1. Moody, born December 23, 1853 in Newburyport, Mass, a Harvard graduate and lawyer, formerly district attorney for the district of Massachusetts and served in multiple Congresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressmain Moody
Massachusetts
Long
Navy
AV. A. Mendy
William Henry “Moody
Haverhill
Mass
Newbury
Philippy Academy
Andover
Harvard University
Soas
Asterb
Massachusett
Heavan
Ita
African Peaches Jin Chicago Price 4500 Duzen for Cape Colony Fruit
Cape Colony peaches have appeared in the Chicago market from South Africa. Prices show 4.50 per dozen, about 8744 cents each, with several dozen plums accompanying. Condition good given travel but fruit lacks high color. Few shoes with a dozen peaches per customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape-Colony
Cape Colony
Atche
Chicago
Prohibition Law Hit By Kansas Court Decision
Kansas Supreme Court declares a section of the prohibition statute unconstitutional affecting liquor sales enforcement. The ruling comes as authorities report arrests and convictions of wholesalers and sellers under the existing law. In sports news, Philadelphia boxing results note Philadelphia Tack O'Brien nearly defeated by Choley Melkeever in a five round rematch after a nine count knockdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Jtie Supreme Count of
Acie
Kabaas
Alanpat
Philadelphia
Tack O'Brien
Choley Meltcever
MelKeever
Sightvike Strike Hits Denver Unions Over Wages
In Denver a broad coalition of workers including carriage makers, watchists, tram car builders, indoor wire workers and fuel banders walk out on a three strike eight day protest over union wages. The action could involve around seven thousand workers across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sightvike
Denver
Death of John 8 Murphy editor of the Dubage
A fragmentary obituary notes the sudden death of John Murphy, editor of the Dubage, in his editorial rooms last Monday evening. The notice mentions heart disease or apoplexy as possible causes.
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John 8
Murphy
John & Murphey
The
Dubagaé
Moudey
Prince of Monaco Attends Vanderbilt Event and NYC Reception
An official visit sequence details the prince’s dinner at Mrs Cornelia Vanderbilt’s home, his departure for a New York Yacht Club reception, and a concert at the Astoria gallery. Noted guests included Amabagead ben, Consul General Bicai Getaslor, and the Amorefact escort. The prince praised the evening’s music and urged broad cultivation of music for all.
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Yorke
Aid
Mra
Cornelia Vandervilt
Eniner
Brodsky
Funt Curtisherd
Les Prince
Amorfeat
Amabagead Ben
Bicai Getaslor
Oclotynda
Otlors
Dangerous gang of robbers body recovered Beaumont Texas
The body of the fifth victim from a gang of robbers was pulled from the Neches River in eastern Beaumont Sunday. Police held eighteen suspects from the river bottom area as details of the case emerged, with the earlier victims dating back to January. The latest corpse showed pockets rifled and head crushed, fitting a pattern of murder tied to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tax
Neches
Verne
Janary
Cay
Battam
Boy Charged With Murder After Indian Warfare Incident
James Batson, 12, is held on murder charges after a deadly exchange during a scene described as Indian warfare. Stewart Fi, a young playmate, died in Denver from a chest wound. Police pledge measures against those responsible as chaotic events unfold.
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Stewart Fi
Denver
Col
James Batson
Boss
Ghota
Hill
Jung
Hillihsd
Sohon Buison
Armstrong
No Hope for Mrs Maybrick in Amnesty View
The Baroness de Baques reports that Mrs Florence Maybrick will be included in the amnesty. U S officials say there is no near-term action in Maybrick's case. Actress Minnis Madderneke was not seriously hurt after an injury at the Grand Opera House in St Louis and left for Indianapolis with her company, the injury limited to a head bruise.
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Maybrick
Baroness de Baques
Florence Maybrick
United States
Minnis Madderneke
St. Louis
Indianapolia
der Injury
Murder trial in Rice Murdey Cave ends case against Patrick
The prosecution closed its case against Albert I. Patrick, charged with murder in New York. Millionaire William Rice, identified as a key figure, was mentioned as the court expected to hear about thirty witnesses as the trial progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Murdey Cave
New York
Albert I. Patrick
William MM
Rice
Tt Js
High Officers Liberated In Constantinople Dispatch
A Constantinople dispatch reports General Chakir Pacha and other officers, recently seized by order of the sultan, have been liberated from custody along with a brother of the late grand minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chakir Pacha
Girler
Unclear historical report on official resignation row
Fragmentary text names Ger Griteki Disinisagy and Berlit referencing TMuceluu Gen Orib aki and Blugovestepensk. It appears to claim a general or official responsible for mining ore has been dismissed or resigned, but the passage is garbled and lacks concrete facts or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger
Griteki
Daily Chronicle
Berlit
Tmuceluu
Gen
Oribaki
Blugovestepensk
Cron
Qiniy
Train disaster description from damaged text fragments
A partial OCR passage describes a railway wreck with tumbling coaches and a Pullman car, noting engines and cars piled and ablaze. Names like Chesterton or Chlventon appear garbled, but the scene conveys a severe derailment with multiple casualties and trains off the rails.
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Chlventon
Hartisburg
Antonio
Iengitio
Aly
Conches
Collide in fog sinks Waesland near Holyhead
In a fog at midnight the British steamer Harmoniae collided with the Red Star liner Waesland about forty miles southwest of Holy Head and sank her within an hour. Forty rescued passengers tell of a chaotic abortive evacuation as boats and blankets provided scant protection in near freezing waters. One passenger died from injuries and another, a 12 year old girl, perished. The Waesland’s loss leaves a great hole in her bow and many survivors describe pale faces of those who endured the disaster.
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Red Star
Harmonides
Harmoniae
Holy Head
Liverpool
Edward Dingerfeld
Elsie Emmett
A. Emmett
Waesitad
Syater
Cuba Transfer Of Government May First Planned
Secretary Root ordered Rear Admiral Wood to Washington for talks with the president and war secretary on winding up the military government in Cuba and establishing a Cuban republic with a May 1 transfer. It remains unclear if US forces withdraw then. decisions hinge on further conferences. Unrest spreads in Russia and Siberia. reports from Copenhagen cite a growing revolutionary movement. Auto sales at Chicago showrooms total over 6 million dollars since last Saturday. A jury in Lowell, Mass finds Mrs. William Famp murdered by headache powder via poison in her death, ruling murder.
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Root
Guy
Wood
Havang
Coma
Washington
Cuba
Ube
United States
William Ig
Lowell
Mass
Fire at Hudson destroys multiple dry goods firms
A Saturday blaze in Hedson, NL, gutted buildings and stock of Do senheim & Cao, Gray & Sons, Sleldon & Co, Tuk, and Zuvalsbings, causing an estimated loss of $200,000. Firefighters contained most of the flames, with authorities beginning an investigation into the blaze's cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Hedson
Dosenheim & Cao
Soode Ileplora
W. A. Vai Maasel
Gray & Sons
Qudtive
Sleldon& Co
Tuk
Nens Zuvalsbings
Pauncefote Seen as Likely London Ambassador Pick
The Yorkshire Post reports that Alfred Lyttleton is likely to be chosen as the next British ambassador to Washington, succeeding Lord Pauncefote. The piece notes Pauncefote’s stewardship and suggests Lyttleton’s strong qualifications for the post amid ongoing UK US diplomatic considerations.
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Paonceefote
Yorkshire Post
Alfred Lyttleton
Lord Pauncefote
Briish
Washington
Appropriations Debate On State Funding Clarified
A muddled but directive discussion outlines the appropriation goals for education and public institutions. Speakers stress state obligations, funding for chai institutions, and economic measures while acknowledging imperfections. The committee aims to present a basis for appropriations and expects further work before final passage.
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Lota
Ghottman “Garet
Amdat
Darbkinbonts Ff
Abe
Forger Capture Ill-Formatted Name Details In Clinton Case
Alleged forger Allan Castle was captured in Clinton after posing as David Wagner a known Olive Township factor. He sought a $500 loan using a land tract as collateral, visited Skinner & Co for title check, was identified by the manager, and arrested by police. Castle waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Pawyer
Allevar
Clinton
Castle
Mitell & Cy
David Wagner
Olive Township
Skinner, & Coc
Gastie
Myr. Skinner
Skinner
Wagner
Botice
War Wagner
Skimmer
Fatal Injury Reported After Oskaloosa Machine Shop Incident
A worker in Oskaloosa was caught in a belt and hurled repeatedly, suffering severe injuries and likely death. A separate fire at the Oskaloosa fair grounds destroyed forty horse stalls and equipment, but all animals escaped. property loss estimated around $2,000 with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xian
Oskaloosa
Lows Manufacturing Company
Oskeloosa
Oukalooss
Westside
Oskidtoosa
Warnes and Nee
McCurloch
Powder Plant Blasts Near Keokuk Kills Two Men
Dupont powder plant near Keokuk suffered a major explosion Monday. Two men, Frank Bebhelder and Figbert Erickson, were killed and two others seriously injured. One man, Louis Lenke, died shortly after. The blast caused extensive damage to the facility and surrounding area.
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Bowder Mall
New
Keokuk
Adensorous:& Co
Jtecklels
Frank Schneider
Hebert Drickaon
Louis Leake
Ayvill
Dupont, de Nemours & Co
Niles
Kenkuk
Frank Bebhelder
Figbert
Erickson
Tere
Louis ‘Lenke
Williams to Play Baseball Despite Eligibility Rules
William Williams of the University of Town faces eligibility issues after being declared ineligible for baseball. He has signed a contract to play shortstop for Sioux Falls next season, signaling continued pursuit of a college baseball career despite restrictions.
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Willams
Clyde
Willignia
University of Town
eUinner
Gesuined Dume
Not the Murderer Arrest in Cedar Palla Case Waves
Fragmented report notes J B Farwell arrested at Cedar Palla for a murder in Ronti Dac kout Just and released by Marshal Kalley on orders from Spink County officers. Mentions yard accidents, trains, and a fatal incident in Grinnell with garbled details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Farwell
Cedar Palla
Ronti- Dackout
Vop
Kalley
Spink
Fragmentary town notice hints at contracts and bids
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a town, a team, and bids or tenders. It references names like Gilman and Fellow, with scattered phrases about payments, letters, and possible bids. The text lacks clear events, dates, or locations to form a concrete story.
Minors and the Anti-Saloon League Ordinance Debate
A damaged transcription recounts a local ordinance aimed at preventing minors from procuring alcohol through newspapers or delivery. It notes penalties of fines up to 100 dollars and references the Anti-Saloon League tactics at local trials and injunctions against liquor dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alatios
Adlon
Vayvielion
Anti-Saloon League
Estes
Tha Mon
George T Williams Dead Editor and Business Man
George T Williams editor of the Ida Grove Pioneer died at home in Ida Grove at 4:45 Friday morning after illness of several days. Pneumonia and liver trouble worsened, three doctors attended, patient rallied briefly then weakened and died. Mrs Mary Linhoff received a light sentence after a shooting tied to a quarrel involving Hawant Bromley and Mr and Mrs Linhoff in Manson City remarks.
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George T. Williams
Ida Grove
Ida, Grove
Ov A
Fecauk
Minneboha County
Jabout
Mary Linhor
Mary
Tahot
Gene
Hawant Bromley
Manon City
Wau
Mys
Brawley
Linhoff
Libof
Parade and protests loom in Des Moines area plans
A garbled note describes a planned parade and related protests linked to local demonstrations. It references weather impacts on spring planting, records of grain crops for 1902, and legislative considerations. Names like Iowa and Des Moines appear amid discussion of military fortification and local civic actions.
Water well yields record eighty. city to build tower plants
The well reaches 1,210 feet and tests at 11,000 gallons per hour, promised to double with expected gear. The water is soft and free of taste. it is the state’s only well of this kind. Water below the top allows the city to install steel tank and tower to ensure supply and future waterworks.
Sues Acree Society and Obscure Legal Actions Across Town
Fragmented OCR text describes lawsuits involving Acree Society and Tonle-O search for $10 400 damages amid mentions of Knights and Ladies lodge and medical figures. It references a variety of names, mispelled terms, awards, and a pardoned printer, presenting a hazy legal and social snapshot without coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sues Acree Society
Tonle -O
Hubhard
Sioix
Knights
Erneity Lodge
Ita Pends Dent
Kirkpatrick
W. W. Dean
A. B. Whusson
Roy
Shiv Hubhuids
Ovine Jy
Astri
Branl
Studentea
Diplamas
Naphia
Diglomig
Studentis
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Gen. Methuen
Doridon
Touenter
Iowa
Corneling ‘van Nuss
Bert Jarvis
Jordian
Bertiam K. Hall
Newburgh
Ijn Huszia
London Day
Wirleg
Copenhagen
St. Petersburg
Siberia
Time
Mternel
Jentral
Forger
Grinnell
Jowa
Grinnel
A. Doubls
Soho
Onawa
Ondwa
A. Howard
Googe Gaaplbrook
George Underhill
Cherokée
Belfera Ane
Baia
Tom Jeftoy
Mim
Benjamin Tredtant
Smbylu
Eye
Chile
Bon
George Vedfout
Sianny
Gohting Cie
Gilman
Bagel Rould
Dyatt
Temalae
Kng
Fin Yaley
Dow Moines
Thiec
Awhleh
Howe
Secratary ‘Root
Military
Des
Molnen
Molieg
James Allen
Dragoon
Gardiner
Ts-Company
Sirduial
Charles Vietzet
Wellinan
Obie
North Woutern
Halle
Mivsouri Valte
Auber
Balone
A. A. Snoith
Taene Vista Vidouto
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