10 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1899
Page
1
The Hope of Halting Military Operations in the Philippines fades into uncertainty as officials and observers question prospects for a ceasefire. News outlets report stalled talks and growing doubts about immediate progress toward ending hostilities.
A New York Herald dispatch from Manila notes costly insurgent losses, captured supplies, and a retreat in which Aguinaldo's forces weaken. About 45,000 American troops are in the Philippines with Luzon area controls limited to less than a third. Endurance and uncertain final victory shape field commanders’ views amid scattered positions and ongoing maneuvers.
General Lawton advances toward San Isidro to meet an American column moving from Booard, aiming to hem in rebel General Pilar north of the lake. General Wheaton operates from Tayng while MacArthur rides Bayambang road. Colonel Bell moves west into mountains to strike Alejandro’s 2,800-strong remnants. Grant shifts from Florida Banca toward Balanga as Cavite readies an active campaign. Observers warn food shortages will limit operations and expect insurgent forces to fragment into guerrilla bands within days.
Ross Hylton sues the Norfolk and Western Railroad for 5000 damages after a rear collision on a siding injured her chest. This case, the fourth trial, follows three mistrials with juries unable to agree.
Immense funeral crowd attends the interment on a mountain spur near the Bluestone river across from the late residence. Masons and Knights Templar pallbearers lead a solemn service as Rev. J Tyler Frazier preaches from Revelations. The ceremony ends with a grave-side Masonry tribute and thanks to neighbors and the brotherhood.
Washington plans to use the interstate commerce law and postal regulations to curb trusts. The anti trust push seeks broader powers for the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb railroad discrimination and to bar mail use for monopolistic enterprises. A Ball of Texas bill would prohibit mailing advertisements or conduct for any business controlled by a monopoly.
The nineteenth annual AFL convention opens in Harmonie Hall Detroit with about 150 delegates from 100 national and international unions. James Haslam and Alexander Wiikie will be honored guests. Samuel Gompers presides as debates focus on a political platform, army cuts, and labor reforms.
In Richmond on December 9 1917 the Colonial Dames of America urged the naming of a future battleship as Virginia. A committee will travel to Washington to press the President and Navy Secretary with Governor Tyler joining Friday. The effort emphasizes honoring the state by a flotating fort name Virginia.
Special trains carried men toward the Transvaal aiding the Boers arriving in Portland Maine with many travelers from St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Chicago and other western cities via Canada on the Grand Trunk railroad.
Government authorizes Major Blott to arm Geleahland and East native sect ories with imperial authority. Columbian troopship arrives bringing troops landed from a prior voyage, with details of disembarkation at St Helena Bay.
An old advertisement touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a quick cold cure. The copy claims to ease head congestion and sore throat. Children are described as taking them like candy, highlighting unsafe marketing practices.
A Newark Michigan man suffered ulcers for two decades after a Civil War bat bite. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him, claiming further uses for cuts, burns, boils, piles and skin eruptions. Advertised by J D Bridges and distributed by druggists with a money back guarantee. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure and Castarets for various ailments.
A Savannah report states Captain Oberlin M. Carter and associates Gayvor, Green, and Connolly face a federal indictment for conspiracy to defraud the United States government. The document, awaiting formal presentation in open court, marks the first authentic announcement of the charges. The piece also includes unsolicited testimonials about Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Chandler's Colic Remedy.
An ad notes Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as the One Day Cold Cure for a cold in the head and sore throat. The brief promotion emphasizes快速 relief through a single dose product.
Dr A H Tader of Summit Alabama endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a splendid medicine. He prescribes it and reports confidence growing with continued use as it digests what you eat and rapidly cures dyspepsia and indigestion.
An OCR fragment advertises King’s New Life Pills and One Minute Cough Cure with claims of rapid health benefits and energies. It cites physicians Wixon and White and mentions prices and druggists though the text is jumbled and partially illegible.
London news agencies doubt rumors of Boer weariness as 15 000 surround General Methuen. His move to restore the railway to Modder River was meant to ease capital anxiety but signals continued risk to his force and British operations.
Capetown October 9 peace commission again reported coming from Pretoria with an envoy linked to the Seireiner ministry.
London reports from Modder River dated December 5 describe a low river, nearing railway bridge completion, a completed pontoon bridge, Boer raiders seen near Spytfontein and Jacobsdal, and minor skirmishes with no casualties. Berlin dispatches place Commandant Paius Loos near Jacobsdal and Delarey between Graf Pan and Honey Nest River, with 15000 Boers around Lord MeLuen and Kimberley aiding Methuen.
Quick action product claim describes Cure Cold in Head and throat relief using Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quintensy 4. Advert reads as a health remedy testimonial style with emphasis on fast results.
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