Boers abandon war and rail hubs in scorched retreat
Sept. 26 Gen Ian Hamilton and Gen Pole-Carew enter Komatipoort with little resistance. Destruction marks the Boer retreat as bridges, stores, homes, and railway assets are looted or burned. Kaap Maidan, Hectoraprak, and Tipport centers now smoking ruins, extensive Boer devastation observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Mangves
Ian Hamilton
Pole-Carow
Komatipoort
Kaap Maiden
Hectoraprak
Tipport
War ends as Boer army dispersed and stores burned
London dispatch reports Complete pacification urged by a 20,000 strong police force as Boer forces dissolve. destruction spans the Hector spruit area with wagons guns and stores burned in Transvaal. Roberts says Ian Hamilton recovered 1960 weapons at Crocodile river near Hell. many destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
London
Lorenzo Marquesx
Daily Telegraph
Hectorspruit
Poer
Lord Roberts
Ian Hamilton
Crocodile River
Hell
Heavy Shipment of Cigars Takes Tampa by Storm
Tampa manufacturers report booming cigar trade with ample supply and rising shipping. Weekly city payments near $100,000, shipments reaching 1,160,000 cigars this week versus 208,000 last year. Since January 1, 1,879 cases shipped, up 5,552 cases from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Frs
Tam
Skagway
Alaska
Gora
Mormon Elder Eight Slain in Florida County Driveout
Reports from Mantaxwa Florida recount that Mormon elders working in the western county were driven out by hostile locals. Eight women from three families were packed for departure, and elders faced beatings. One elder reportedly killed and three others tarred and feathered then set alight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantaxwa
Fla
Howard Convicted of Murdering Goebel in Kentucky
In Franksfort Kentucky on September 26 the jury verdict found Howard guilty of murder with the death penalty as the chosen punishment after several ballots. Jurors had split between death and life imprisonment before the final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franxfonrt
Howard
Cantrill
Crutcher
Elliott
Mfe
Wee Ee Dofore
Towest
Pon
Ballain
Eaton
N. M
Mondes Rodriegues
Anna Maria Daron
Cimarron
Rodrrigues
Settlement of the Strike Proves Probable
Reports from Punaperuta and Scranton Pa indicate a quiet strike region with miners showing willingness to return to work as concessions are prepared. President Mitchell and aides urge nonviolence, while operators consider resuming big breakers if enough workers are on site. Public sentiment centers on powder pricing and union recognition, with a preference to settle without United Mine Workers involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punaperuta
Mitchell
Miners' Union
Hazelton
Scranton
Lackawanna Valley
Lackawanna Company
United Mine Workers
Bloodshed at Scranton as Italian miners clash
In Bibley near Scranton three men were wounded and about 90 shots fired as a mining laborers strike clash erupted between Italian miners who had joined the United Mine Workers and local workers. Several arrests were made following the roadway fight near Barberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Weod
Scranton
Lackawanna
Bibley
Old Forge Township
Bendham
United Mine Workers
Joruyna
Sir Wonutha
NOC
Barberton
Floods Threaten LaGrange and Texas Rivers Rise
News from Dallas and Fort Worth reports the Brazos and Colorado rivers receding except at LaGrange where water rose 24 feet in 24 hours. Menardville disaster rumors appear unconfirmed. Trinity River remains dangerously high as 1,000,000 in damages anticipated. Gulf coast flood losses exceed 20,000,000 with 5,000 lives lost. Waycross knitting mill fund raises 30,000 with 40,000 needed to start. MacArthur death list in the Philippines notes 24 deaths. Quebec premier Felix Marchand dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Dallas
Brazos
LaGrange
Aince
Austin
Menardville
Saba
Mouardville
Ourmamion
Tus Trinity
Miners Split Over Hawthorn Valley Strikes and Closures
In Hazelton and surrounding towns on September 26, miners report mixed progress. Lentz Lilly Co at Park Place is closed, while most pits show slight staffing gains. Police arrest three strikers near No 4 shaft for unlawful assembly as 75 miners strike Tower City colliery. Philadelphia and Reading company notes 14 of 89 collieries operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minera
Natning
Hazelton
Lehigh Valley
Lentz, Lilly & Co
Park Place
Schuylkill
Oe Valley Coal Company
Haanissuns
Tower City
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Keerea Tn Tei
Puapeepima
Luther
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Satisfied Women
A collection of reader letters praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female illnesses. Women claim relief from weakness headaches and nervous symptoms after using the medicine, urging others to seek advice and try the product. The letters mention Lynn Mass and Campbellsburg Ind as locations of supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
THREE COLLIERIES RESUME READINGZ COAL PREPARES SUSPEND OPS
Strikers visited Girardville and Gilberton washeries in Readingz coal area early today trying to win workers back. Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co discharged pump men firemen and outside laborers still at work at closed collieries. Preparations to remove moles from mine openings. Ashland reports Potts East and Locust Spring collieries resumed operations. Major Miller reports strikers entered workers homes at Cambridge colliery and assaulted residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readingz Coal Company
Buexanpoan
Girrdville
Gilberton
Philadelphia
Raiding Coal and Iron Company
Minoa
Ashland
Potts
East
Locust Spring
Miller
Gobin
Cambridge Coal Company
Cambridge
Cigar Makers Strike At Tampa Factories
About 1,000 workers walk out at Sanches & Haya and Arguellea Lopez & Bro cigar factories in Tawra Florida. Strikes stem from nonunion selectors and a nonunion trimmer refusing to join the union. Other items note canal commission visit and various local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Tawra
Fla
Sanches & Haya
Arguellea, Lopez & Bro
Sanchez & Haya
Prisoner at Claremont Female College Tries to Leave
In Jonesville D C on September 26 two girls Etta Hamos and Lizzie Littlejohn sought to depart Hickory to enter Claremont Female College. The president refused matriculation and refused to release their trunks. A local man, T L Hanes, hired counsel after trunks were withheld. The trunks were released and the father returned with his daughter. A damage suit may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Littlejohn
T. L. Hanes
Hickory
Hutton
Miss Littlejohn
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bill Ties Savannah Meet
Secret Service investigator Wright traces a counterfeit ten dollar bill in Savannah. The note circulated between the Southern and Citizens banks, returned to the depositor, and was spotted by financiers who alerted officials. Authorities say several local figures are implicated in the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Secret Service
Wright
Citizens' Bank
Citizens’ Bank
Prosifoan
Larceny charge sparks arrest of Pike County teacher
Professor Arch Thompson of Pike County was arrested in Troy on larceny charges for allegedly obtaining state teaching examination questions and selling them to applicants. State Superintendent J W Abercrombie cites a $39 sale and vows vigorous prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpvoo
Montgomeny
Ala
Arch Thompson
Pike County
Troy
J. W. Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Thompson
Officials Fear Declaration of War In China Crisis
Washington dispatch reports officials see war looming if Germany resists China settlement. General Chaffee may begin withdrawal toward Tien Tsin by Monday. Conger to arrange talks, but not mandatory for powers. If Peking falls to belligerents, U S minister and Chaffee's guard stay but no war role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastinton
Chaffee
Tien Tain
China
Peking
Tien Tsin
Marshal Waldersee
Taku
Tien Tein
Germany
State Department
Department
Conger
United States
General Chaffee
Legation
Constantinople
British Press Mockery Over German Note Proposals
A St James Gazette critique notes European papers conflate the German note's proposals with its views, urging careful distinction and criticizes Washington for misreading Von Buelow. London authorities deny a German ultimatum to China and warn of potential Shanghai friction. West River reports piracy and brigandage rise with winter insecurity near Kam Chak. Hood's Sarsaparilla advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Gazette
Loxpon
London Times
Germany
I Times
Berlin
America
Washington
von Buelow
London
China
Shanghai
Great Britain
West River
Howo-Kowo
Kam Chak
Old Gold Ring once owned by President Monroe
Mrs Ann W Barwell of Clutteville Alabama holds a small plain gold ring that formerly belonged to President Monroe. She has worn it for seventy five years since she received it at age thirteen. Barwell is mother of Dr E W Barwell, a noted north Alabama physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinnisville
Ala
Ann W. Barwell
E. W. Barwell
North Alabama
Monroe
Engineer Kitted, Mowiie Sept 24 Glendon Mill Accident
Emmett Cox, engineer of the Wagar Mill logging road at Glendon, fell from his cab and was badly injured when passing cars ran over him. He died within minutes, according to reports from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxtcoxeny
Ala
Tom Basking
Jerry Gordon
Pike Road
H. M. Markamys
Baskina
Kins
King
Min
Evorviine
J. 8 Morel
Savannah
State Sanitarium
Gordon
W. F. Morel
Morel
Kitted
Mowiie
Emmett Cox
Wagar Mill
Glendon
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California Fig Syrupco
San Francisco
Louisville
New York, IY
Transvaalera
Lonsexto Manguez
Herzog
Pas
Yenseys de Phen
Grobeler
Mormon Elder
Goebel
Fort Woxiit
Tex
Great Gulf Coast
Waltuog
Waycross
Warenoss
Pheonix
MacArthur
General MacArthur
Philippines
Felix Marchand
Montreal
Felis Marchan
Quebec
New Zealand
Canal Commission
Cuattaxooga
Emory B. Johnson
Committee On
Pasco
Florida
Louis Pirrsnuna
Tenn
South Pittsburg
Portons
Woodford
New York
Stewart L. Woodford
Spain
Isabel Yausou
First Presbyterian Church
Lower Fifth Avenue
Howard Duffield
Peru
Lota
Lanepo
Rice
William Rice
Fresh Pond
Nasuvilne
Anderson
Lewis Caeeeve
Abe Petway
Wren
Hong Kong
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Astonia
Elced
Ratzod
Palmer
Srainorixiy
John M. Palmer
G. A. BR. Post
Masonic Fraternity
Carlinville
Zane Wy
Danger
Hood
Alabama
Meares
da. S. Wem
Michigan Dreg Co
Detrott
Mick
TR Palmer & Sons
Athens, Gar
Epixacnon
Drammore
Luce Bay
Offord
Ireland
Thorn
Diaz Ro-Weetod
Orry
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Milledge Avenue
Mr. Haml
Ogl
Thorpe, Madison Or
Jackson Coun
Mr. Thos. Fleming
Athens
H. T. Davenport
Ga Loan & Trust Co
Perry Davis
Jiverov
Aker Tél Jalsam
Eae
Vaifend
Aioe
C. & N. Railway
BORTH
E. Fo
Atlants
Fua
Jokapm
Atlanta
Bite
Avian
Pasenger
WB. Waldron
Southern Railway
Gemaries Canyon
Ste Riven
B. Chanute
Agee
Aulory
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