Victors Sweep Onward to Pretoria as Johannesburg Falls
Reports from May 31 describe British forces capturing Johannesburg and approaching Pretoria. Lord Roberts reports unit advances and minimal Boer resistance as Germiston falls. British occupation spreads with a large stock of locomotives and rolling stock seized. Montgomery Banks Consolidates with a $500,000 capital under Robert Goldwaite as president.
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Montgomery Banks
Montcoming
Ala
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Missionaries Endangered by Boxers Movement
In New York May 81, American mission circles report several mission stations in disturbed China districts near Pao Tie-Fit are at risk with women staffers. Four Americans in the area are threatened by the Boxers around Peking. other stations near Peking and Tang-Fa also affected.
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Peking
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Ling
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Tone
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Tang-Fa
Tutt's Liver Pills Ad Claim Cures Diseases
Save Your Money. One box of Tutt's Pills will save many dollars in doctors' bills They will surely cure all diseases of the stomach, liver or bowels No Reckless Assertion For sick headache, dyspepsia, malaria, constipation and biliousness a million people endorsed Liver Pills.
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Tutt
April cotton exports surge with higher prices and volumes
The April cotton boom shows exports far above previous years. The value reaches $8,485,000 with average prices rising, and total pounds exported nearly double last year’s. Japan buys $41,000,000 worth in ten months, while the UK, France, Germany increase demand.
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France
Germany
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China
Chinatown quarantine stance prompts calm legal approach
In San Francisco on May 31 Chinese company attorneys say they will not rush to court against Chinatown quarantine. They dispute strict measures and urge measured actions by health authorities while noting limited local cases and calling for orderly health enforcement.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Board of Health
Aieieiok
Perry Davis’ Price
Jewelry a staple in dress across a range of prices
The ad touts jewelry as a staple of dress from a $5,000 watch chain to a five cent pin. It promotes OC W Power of Comer Georgia and M F Main Co Providence Rhode Island with guarantees and notes the Western Factory project in East Iowa City. It ends with a nod to DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Palmer & Sona.
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Friendship and Eddy Srs
Providence
R. I. Western
Iowa City
Bryan's Nomination Near Assured at New York Convention
NY reporters state W. J. Bryan is effectively the Democratic presidential nominee as delegates from New York are instructed to back the Nebraska candidate. Despite opposition from some factions, a large bloc supports Bryan, with machine leaders wary of antagonizing Tammany.
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Confederate reunion attendance limited by rain at Louisville
Heavy rain kept outdoor events from the Confederate veterans reunion in Louisville. Indoor sessions in Reunion Hall and the criminal court building focused on business as weather ruined decorations and postponed planned equestrian and picnic activities. General Gordon led a flag ceremony, Bishop Dudley spoke, and resolutions addressed Confederate veterans’ commemorations in Virginia and related projects.
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Louisiana
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Gary Defines His Position On Liquor Question
Frank B. Gary of Abbeville, speaker of the house, issues a card outlining a middle ground on liquor. He favors local option by county petition and supports a dispensary only to curb drinking, not to profit, aiming to restrict saloons while campaigning.
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Bis Si
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Democratic Executive Committees
My Georgy Pompetor
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Electric line to Aiken revived in Georgia
Augusta Georgia May 31 M P Walsh says the Augusta to Aiken electric line scheme has been revived. The project has seen decades of discussion and intermittent action, with renewed interest from river area manufacturers toward a potential system. Other text in the clip references unrelated medical ad branding and is not part of the transportation item.
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Augusta
M. P. Walsh
Aiken
SONS OF VETERANS MEET CONVENTION OPENS IN LOUISVILLE
The United Sons of Confederate Veterans opened its annual convention in Louisville with a large turnout in the criminal court room. Commander W. W. Davies of John A. Recados camp presided as delegates and many veterans and women attended. Commander-in-Chief Colquitt of Atlanta addressed the gathering and praised southern service from the Revolution to the Spanish-American War.
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United Sons of Confederate Veterans
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Criminal Court Room
Sons of Veterans
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John A. Recados
Moe Seen B. Ki
Colquuitt
Atlanta
Jr. Colquitt
Colquish
Louisville meeting and public health notices in May
The report covers a Louisville gathering of veterans with welcome remarks by Briscoe and Shepherd of Atlanta, and notes regret over General Wade Hampton's illness. It highlights One Minute Cough Care credited with saving many lives, praises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for skin conditions, and cites Adams’ confidence in winning the governorship.
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Palmer & Bons
DeWitt
Palner & Sons
Merchant of Venice shines at Lucy Cobb commemnt night
Opening exercises at Seney Browall chapel drew a cultured audience for Lucy Cobb commemoration as Miss Fannie Nash directs a Shakespeare class presentation of The Merchant of Venice. Notable portrayals included Miss Ilges as Portia and Miss Neill as Shylock with praised costumes and stage decor. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and The One Day Cold Cure are advertised in text.
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Lucy Cobb
Seney-Browall
Fannie G. Nash
Emerson College of Oratory
Warvin
Mary Ilges
Maom Neill
Carolyn Cobb
Teachers Institute and Examination in Clarke County
Institute for white teachers of public schools will meet at Athens Washington Street School beginning on date in June. All county public school teachers must attend. others teaching in Clarke counties invited. The annual examination is set for Saturday June 16, registration required with county school commissioner. exams start 6:30 a m city time. May 1900. By order of county board of education. List, 1900. Ker-mott's ice Laxative eye drops not applicable.
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Athens
Washington Street
Jane
Clarks
County Board of Education
Thos. H. Dozier
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