Boers Honor Prisoner Delarey After Victory
In a striking contrast Boer general Delarey attended to British general Gord Methuen after a severe wounding, sending physicians and a guard to move him to safety, while a separate report notes Sergeant Paish of the Glamorganshire militia hanged four men who broke parole, an event described with a sensational scene witnessed by a wife in a public setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delary
Gord Methuen
Kritsinger
Cranje
Methuen
Christian Delarey
Sergeant Paish
Glamorganshire
Paish
Sympathy for the Boers caucus divides in Congress
Democratic members of the national house adopted a Randall resolution urging peace talks with Britain and strict neutrality in the South Africa war. The Sulzer resolution, defeated 32 to 25, urged arbitration and U.S. neutrality to end hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House of Representatives
South Africa
Randall
United States
Congress
House
Sulzer
Ingenious Bowling Alley Elevator Invention Patented
The Sioux City Journal reports Dr Henry of Lioux City has patented a device to automatically return bowling balls. An elevator midway between two lanes collects balls, using a slanted pit, a box-like belt with buckets, and a half horsepower dynamo to run the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Henry
Lioux City
Harvey Tngham
Ben Reed
Sioux City Journal
J. M. Henry
Patent machine for bowling alleys pitched by Henry device
The piece describes Dr Henry's patent bowling machine where balls are elevated and dumped to roll again, with a boy in the pit only setting pins while balls run themselves. It mentions potential installation at Sioux City Boat Club and contrasts with political opinions about Kossuth and Aguinaldo and U S sympathy with republics abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Henry
Trade With the Philippines Prompts Editorial Reappraisal
The Chicago Record-Herald critiques the idea of a divine mission to the Philippines, citing 1901 exports totaling 4 158 699 with spirits leading at 1 000 870, nearly one third. It argues the trade and returning insane soldiers should force reflection on asserted imperatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Philippines
Legal deadlock blocks Jim Younger’s marriage bid
Jim Younger, the famed Minnesota outlaw now paroled, is legally dead and unable to wed. He pursues marriage to Miss Alice Schurmeier of St. Paul, but the law denies him a contract to marry despite his romantic desire and his past notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Younger
Minnesota
Jim
Alice Schurmeier
St. Paul
General Miles Pressed to Lead Philippines War Effort
General Miles seeks authorization to join the Philippine conflict but Secretary Root and President Roosevelt fear he would gain too much fame. They argue the war is over and would be unfair to other officers to permit action now. Root and Roosevelt intend to handle Miles Schley and Dewey cases.
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Gen
Miles
Philippines
Root
Roosevelt
Teddy
Schley
Dewey
Comments on Coronation and American Attitudes
A critical essay mocks Americans who travel to observe England's coronation with wealth but little culture. It ridicules displays of status at royal events, noting lavish spending on viewing positions while charity and education suffer. The piece questions the value of public recognition for such attention and compares it to European attitudes toward a king’s ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Inauguration Wealth vs Public Spirit Advocated in Letter
A letter argues Americans should skip royal pomp and spend fortunes on benevolence and education. It praises staying home during King Howard VII’s coronation, urging the rich to fund charities or monuments instead of visiting, and extols national pride through prudent philanthropy. Mus Joi A Logan signs.
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Washington
Howard VII
Mus
Joi A. Logan
The Trial Jurors and Various Notices
A long list of names is called to appear as trial jurors by 9 a.m. on April 29 including Ed Yeaman, W Turner, G W Lambert, J E McEnroe, Geo Stein, Geo Pettit, Martin Thompson, and many others from multiple towns. Also warns against quacks and opticians, promotes Dr Ripke’s weekly schedule, rental and loan offers, and various advertisements for seeds, fabrics, and clocks. A.D Cranke & Co advertises farm work, BulK garden seeds, and a sale of brass mantels. A medical note extols Green's August Flower for digestion and vitality with a mention of Miller's and Dr Green's Almanac products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Yeamans
W. Turner
G. W. Lambert
Algona
J. E. McEnroe
Plum Creek
Geo. Stein
Geo. Pettit
Fenton
Martin Thompson
BH. W. van Dorstog
Seneca
J.T. Green
L. A. Johnson
Sherman
A. Hilbert
Nic Gales
Riverdale
Ben Swanson
Union ducks mishap and other small town notes
Local column reports a duck hunting mishap on the Annis farm in Union involving Carl Wauge and Bro. Magyar, with both firing as the duck fell. The piece blends small incidents, pipe trouble with a lizard in a water main, Mendelssohn society plans, storm news from North Dakota, and local moving and baseball chatter, including railroad and land trades and upcoming marriages.
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Tro
Bil Flaggard
Bro. Taylard
Champlon
Carl Wauge
Hey
Annis
Union
Fee
Bro. Magyar
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D. A. Wallace
Maleag’s
Adams Express
Galbraith's Shoe Store
Galbraith's
Milestrom Town
Taquire
F. W. Dinvley
G. G. Green
Tt. UW. Miller's
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R. H. Miller
W. TI. Ingham
Mr. Ingham
Coleman Coubb
Mendelssohn
Beers
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Joseph Powers
Ferguson
J. M. Rudy
Kassuth County
North Dakota
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Sexton
Tho
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Dell Covill
Dan Potter
Forest Ensworth
Chester
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J. A. Donovan
E. J. Mathews
F. O. Bacon
E. E. Brave
T. A. Platt
IL Albright
H. Alien
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Bancroft
Matt. Wagner
Ramsey Township
Freylinger
Ransom County
Mr. Wagner
Ramsey
Kreylinger
Wagner
Mr. Kreylinger
Towa
Dakota
J. W. Hulbert
Waterloo
Frank Meiser
Ledyard
Squire Taylor
Cohenour
Alex Galesple
Sherman Township
Aaron Rutherford
Irvington
Alpena
Durdall
Harvey Ingham
Herman Necker
Nettie Demeyer
Martin J. Julius
Jeanie M. Pink
Jed J. Clapsaddle
Theresa Berkofer
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Mtta Clapsaddle
J. Stehle
Clara Zelmer
Clemensha
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Jim Stewart
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Hivos
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Otant & Cotant
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Rett Estate
W D
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M J
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Call Street
R J. Gay
Gull Street
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Pasharest
Milice
Hesse Block
Algon
Heissblock
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Glasier
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Lowa
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C. Devareaux
D. S
Hoxie Building
Sayers
W. H. Ingham
Theo. Chrischilles
Lewis HW. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
H. Taglam
G. Smith
J.B. Jones
Chrischilles
Lewis H. Smith
J. W. Wadaworth
Barnet Devine
Ambrosh A. Cau
J. Hirvcuss
K.pandusay
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V. Swottiig
Prel Dorwetter
Gardner Cowles
Uall
Spear Wai i
Wei
J. A. Brownell Shoe Co
Sioux
Nearey Doss
Heston, Block, Alyoud
Lowe
General Banking
Sak
Iuwa
Orricens
OinecrTons
Prey
GO Oiban
Oakham
Vitis
Chas. H. Taylor
Ice Cream and Candy Factory
Algonn, Towa
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