British Losses Reported In Brandfort Distress
London dispatches claim British troops near Brandfort suffered a disastrous defeat with 600 killed or wounded and 800 to 900 captured. Pretoria officials deny confirmation while Boer sources corroborate a major setback as Dowet defeats the British for a third time in Moerkatsfontein.
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London
South Africa
Brandfort
War Office
Pretoria
Menainese
New York
Tribune
Mail
Dowet
Moerkatsfotein
Boers Protest Over Rhodesia Supply Route
London reports the Boers have formally warned Portugal that shipping British troops and war munitions to Rhodesia via Beira is hostile action. Despite the protest, General Sir Alfred Carrington's force plans to proceed into Rhodesia. Portugal’s likely response remains uncertain and not expecting direct clashes with another power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rhodesia
Beira
East Africa
Sir Alfred Carrington
Rhodesis
Portugal
Boers Open Fire on British Camp at Elandsrange
British forces at Ladysmith report early morning shelling from Boer positions across wide fronts at Elandsrange. The British troops moved out to preempt and encountered a strong Boer force with fortifications. A naval 47-inch gun returned fire while the Boers again placed Long Tom in position.
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Ladysmith
Elands- Range
Preempitre
Long Tom
Tutt's Liver Pills Cure all Liver Troubles
Doctors say bilious and intermittent fevers prevailing in miasmatic districts accompany stomach liver and bowels derangements The liver is the driving wheel in the body and when out of order the system becomes deranged Tutt's Liver Pills cure all liver troubles.
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Tutt
Mrs Dewey Leaves Catholic Church for Episcopalian Faith
Washington reports that Mrs Admiral Dewey has left the Catholic church and will attend Episcopal services with her husband. Admiral Dewey declines comment and asks for privacy as the couple’s religious affiliation becomes a national talking point influencing political perceptions.
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Washington, D. C
Jones
White House
Chicago
Ohio
John R. McLean
Richard P. Bland
Bland
Cincinnati
Dewey
Washington
Mrs
St. Paul's
Admiral Dewey
St. John’s
St. John's Church
Martial law warning issued to Cape Colony colonists
Colesberg in the Cape Colony reports Lord Roberts has proclaimed a martial law warning amid border unrest. Further hostility will be met with the most severe measures under martial law.
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Roberts
Cape Colony
Colesberg
Lord Roberts
Preservation of beauty through menstrual health urged
Women urged to seek Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Mass for relief from painful periods and related weakness. Letters from teachers Miss Epva Batts Higginsport Ohio and Miss Kate Cook Mt. Jackson Ind. praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for ending suffering and nervousness.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
LampkinCampaign Announces Candidacy for State Prohibition Race
Athens businessman Cobb Lampkin declares his candidacy subject to the Democratic primary on May 16 as prohibitionists back him. Capt. Burnett canvasses. Col. John D. Mell may enter. The race centers on state prohibition. Also notes medical ads and remedies common in the era.
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Cobb Lampkin
Lampkin
Hoe
Athens
Hel
Capt. Burnett
Alnce
John D. Mell
Booth Case Ends Without Trial Amid Public Mourning
In Clarke County a jury was directed to consider whether any legal fraud affected A. J. Booth, with Mell defending and Judge Russell steering the proceedings as Booth and Judge Thomas argued for the plaintiff’s cause. The jury later decided not to proceed, leaving the aged claimant in sorrow. Advertisements urge Syrup of Figs for kidney and bowel health and Prickly Ash Bitters for constipation, sold by local druggists.
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A. J. Booth
J. D. Mell
Clarke County Building Fraud Improvement Co
Russell
Booth
Thomas
Mr. Mell
Mr. Booth
General Gatacre to Return to England. Pole-Carew to Command
Bloemfontein reports that General Gatacre commander of the third division is about to return to England. General Pole-Carew has been appointed to command the eleventh division. Several brigade command changes are expected.
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Bloemfontein
Gatacre
England
Pole-Carew
Governors Meeting at Broad Street Club House
The board of governors of the Athen held a meeting yesterday at the Broad Street club house. A new house committee was named including Herschel Carthers as chairman G H Palmer and E W Wyatt. They discussed improvements and the construction of a bathing pool and will reconvene Friday afternoon at 5:30. A kidney remedy claim appears in Priddy Ash Bitters sold by Palmer.
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the Athenwum
Broad Street
Messrs
Herschel Carthers
G. H. Palmer
E. W. Wyatt
Bord
H. Rk, Palmer & Sons
Master Mason Degree Conferred by Mt Vernon at Elberton
Mt Vernon Lodge of Georgia conferred the Master Mason degree on Messrs Shannon and Whittaker in Elberton at Philomathea Lodge No 25. A large visiting team of 31 from Mt Vernon joined officers to present the work, praised as sublime, with addresses from regional masons. A legend about a sword connected to Elberton’s Philomathea Lodge noted a federal soldier surrender during the Civil War and the sword’s transfer to the Elberton ruler, remaining there as the soldier declined its return.
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W. F. Dorsey
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Elberton
Messrs
Shannon
Whittaker
Dr. Shannon
John P. Shannon
Philomathea Lodge
No. 25
Martin Heard
Phonix
Granite City
W. F. Dofacy
W. A. Capps
M. Booth
W J. Garabold
J. A. Pitner
Treasunr
McKie
Max Joseph
Outmer Lodge
J. A. Ruberstein
G. M. Booth
T. W. Reed
O. P. Gilbert
Athens
Pressley
J F. Stillwell
Griffin
Stillwell
Georgia
Carolina
Mt Vernon
Ryler
John D. Adams
Elbert County
Adama
Elberton Lodge
Mr. Adama
British Losses Reported at Wepener Fight
From Aliwal North April 11 British losses total eleven killed and forty one wounded in yesterday’s fighting at Wepener. Fighting resumed today and the British are holding their position. A juror scene from Tit Bits notes a judge excuses a reluctant juror on grounds of economy and dyspepsia.
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Aliwal North
Wepener
Shake Into Your Shots Allen's Foot Cure Claim
A fragment claims Allen's Foot Cure relieves pain instantly and prevents worse discomfort after use, urging readers to try the remedy. The text resembles an old advertisement style and mentions fast action without specific details or evidence.
Castorio A Bears the The Kind You Have Bong a
Castorio A bears the distinctive item referenced in a brief note, with limited readable context. The fragmentary text suggests an event or possession, but details are unclear. The piece mentions a person named Castorio A and a referenced object, implying a casual or informal record.
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Castorio
Two Very Prominent Public Men Endorse Peruna Health
Historic letters from Washington and Alabama praise Peruna as a cure for catarrh. Auditors and congressmen report relief and lasting improvement after two weeks of use. The appeal urges readers to request Dr Hartman’s free catarrh book and consider Peruna as a safeguard against catarrh.
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Alabama
Washington
M’f’g Co
Columbus
M.W. Howard
Howard
Fort Payne
Ala
Peruna
How to Clean Hair Brushes and Combs with Gold Dust
A concise domestic tip instructs washing hair brushes and combs by dissolving a tablespoonful of Gold Dust Washing Powder in boiling water, then dipping bristles up and down while avoiding wetting the backs. Rinse in cold water and dry by fire or air. It notes soap yellows ivory backs, but Gold Dust leaves them unharmed.
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Free State
Gen. Dewet
Wrathy
Natal
Geo, Dewey
the Episcopalian
Mr. Cobb Lampkin
Hall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney &Co
Drugzista
Hood
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Soris
Druguista
Superior Court
California Fig Syrup Co
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Gen
Ian
Dorsey and
Mt. Vernon
Tyler
H. RB. Palmer & Sons
Allen
Pe-ru-na
D. C
M'rg Co
Youra
Wm. Youngblood
Hartman
Wm. Youngtland
Perry Davis
Peneivaovat
Pius
E. C. Dewator
J. N. Williamson
Athens, Ga
AL. Hajos
Clayton 81
Geo. Williamson’s
Tam
Farma
Col. H. 8
West
Clayton Street
C. C. Chandler
McCormick
Umbach
Athenh, GA
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