Lipton eyes dramatic return for cup win in Cork
The Bowen Chronicle notes a single chance for Sir Thomas Lipton to grasp Dewey’s sentiment upon homecoming if he wins the America's Cup in Cork. It highlights how Boer vs British clashes could curb Kimberley diamond mines supplying 90 percent of the world’s stones. An Olympia sailor jokes about selling relics and chest protectors to souvenir hunters.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Dewey
Cork
Kimberley
Olympia
Admiral Farragut Flagship Hartford Rebuilt In San Francisco
The Hartford, Admiral Farragut's historic flagship, has been reconstructed in San Francisco and is again in service. Though small and unarmored beside modern warships, her storied past earns her a place alongside the frigate Constitution in naval memory.
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Admiral Farragut
Hartford
San Francisco
Constitution
Tennessee Regiment Returns Home From the Philippines
The last Tennessee volunteers will likely be greeted by the president on arrival. Their debarkation to join a supplementary fight reflects the true American spirit and should not be forgotten.
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Tennessee
Philippines
Philippine revolt seen as educated conspirators bid
Admiral Dewey views the uprising as the work of a band of educated native conspirators who believed they could seize control of the islands regardless of U S Spain negotiations, and he notes they are the principal actors and only ones, by international precedent.
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Admiral Dewey
United States
Spain
Ultimatum Sparks Fear of War on Transvaal Borders
The Transvaal government demands within forty eight hours the withdrawal of all British troops on the Transvaal borders and the return home of forces sent to South Africa since the Bloemfontein conference. The move signals an imminent clash as British pride resists such dictation.
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Transvaal
South Africa
Bloemfontein
First Tennessee Regiment Celebrates Century of Service
The First Tennessee regiment, which fought in the Philippines, has kept its organization intact for over a hundred years. It recalls fighting five years earlier before sailing to Manila, performing magnificently there, and returning home to join a fierce battle. The nation may feel pride in this unit’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Philippines
Manila
Mrs Rover Looks at Meat Eaters and Health
Mrs Rover argues that only one tenth of humanity can eat meat and that nine tenths of this group suffer most diseases. While a culinary authority, she suggests missionary work among meat eaters to undermine the Beef trust.
America yachting triumph and press coverage noted
In August 1851 the yacht America defeated 17 British yachts while the news took 13 days to reach the United States. No New York or Boston paper sent a lengthy correspondent story, with most American papers running brief clippings from London journals. The passage highlights the growth of newspaper enterprise in the 48 years since America’s notable Isle of Wight voyage.
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America
Newe
United States
New York
Boston
Isle of Wight
Returning U.S. volunteers praised as both fighters and gentlemen
The Japan Daily Herald in Yokohama lauds returning Utah and Nebraska regiment volunteers on shore leave, saying they have honored their country and flag. The paper contrasts them with critics of the American army in the Philippines, who call soldiers drunken libertines.
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Japan Daily Herald
Yokohama
United States
Utah
Nebraska
Philippines
Dewey arch rises in New York and fuels fair dreams
Three months ago the beautifu arch in New York had no existence even on paper but now it has been seen and admired by millions and attracts more visitors than any other object in New York city. The World's fair of 1903 remains imaginative yet a $5,000,000 subscription nearly from St. Louis citizens backs success. Ideas arrive with the occasion as with the Dewey arch. A world’s fair would leave a lasting imprint on St. Louis industrially architecturally and artistically.
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New York
New York City
St. Louis
Boers Attack Mafeking and Armored Train Losses
The Scotsman reports a battle between Gen Sir G White's Natal forces and Boers who entered via Van Reenan's pass. Boers reportedly attacked Mafeking, sustaining several repulses as a British armored train was captured near Kraapin. Commandant General Joubert warns burghers to avoid private dwellings, while Cape Town reports limited fighting and an American subjected to ill treatment by burgher forces.
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Mafeking
London
Edinburgh
The
Scotsman
Stewar White
Natal
van Reenan
White
Daily Telegraph
Ladysmith
Art White
Archibald Hunter
Acton Homes
Standard
Ceuree
Daily Mail
Cape Town
Tel ‘Aphing Vpriday
Lear
Ing
Vryourg
Schreiner
Cape Colony
Will
Pretoria
Joubert
Langer
Volkstein
England
War Office
Cape
Kraapin
Free States
Illinois Civil War Veteran and Noted Pioneers Honored
Illinois State News lists numerous elderly figures from Coles and surrounding counties. Names include Robert Moseley 87 of Clay City and Elisha Linder 92 a Coles County pioneer, among other prominent citizens from Mattoon Salem Vandalia and Brilliant areas, with ages ranging up to 97 and references to church ties and pioneer settlement times.
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Robert Moseley
Clay City
Elisha Linder
Coles County
Mattoon Township
William J. McQuin
Salem
The
Baptist Church
Isaiah Grantham
Thitchfield
Robert Thompson
Old Virginia
Cass County
Elizabeth Rausch
Mascoutih
Caroline Reinhold
Lorenz Reinbold
St. Clair County
Lester S. Rupert
Bloomington
Philadelphia
Ilinois
Elizabeth D Barnman
William van Cleve
Olney
Southern Hinds Methodist Conference
George Vry
Christian County
Pro
George Leidig
Vandalia
Eliza Galbreath
Coles Country
Illinois hunting hints and county line notices
Deer and wild turkey may be killed from September 1 to dantsrey 153 prairie chicken and pheasant August1 to October 13 quail from November 1 to December 205 woodcocks and doves September 1 to December 1 snipe and plover September 1 to April 25 ducks geese and other water fowls September 11 to April 14 imported pheasants protected five years from April 13 qs096. Non residents must pay a license fee to the county of $10. The 28th annual reunion of the First Illinois Mexican Veteran association was held at Monmouth with 11 members aged 71 to 76. Galesburg chosen as next meeting site. Henry Lewis of Marengo shot at his wife, barricaded home, then died. pursuit and raid followed. Outside coal shipments to Decatur halted amid miners strike threat. coal prices rise. Diphtheria closes schools and churches at Bluffs near Jacksonville. A two year old crushed under a wagon at Saybrook. Nine narrowly escaped a Park hotel fire in Decatur. John C. Clark fatally burned. Two hundred dollars stolen from Chicago later sent to the conscience fund. Isserl Butler and his 11-year-old son killed by an Illinois Central train near El Dorado.
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Monmouth
Ilinois
Miles
London Mills
Galesburg
Ross
Col. Baker
Masterly Inactivity Marking Movements in War News
London reports indicate little change on the Mafeking front while Boers threaten Kimberley. Heavy rains and snows hinder Boer advances toward Lady Smith and Drakensberg peaks remain snowbound. Rumors of a Cape ministry dismissal are unfounded. Milner circulates inflammatory material to inflame Afrikanders.
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London
Mafeking
New Castle
Kimberley
Ladysmith
George Stewart White
Drakensberg
White
Schreiner
Cape Colony
Moss Innes
Alfred Milner
Chamberlain
Cornet Viljoen
Johannesburg
Orange River
England
Hospital train derailed near Maribogo in Cape Colony
A hospital train bound for Mari bogo derailed after rails were upturned on a culvert south of Maribogo. Boers were seen advancing east of the line, with a cannon-like report reported by some on the train. The engine escaped on raised rails, and the train sped back to Vryburg under a red cross flag. Reports say Boers warned of action if meat and sugar deliveries were refused.
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Cape Colony
Vryburg
Maribogo
Laagered
Schweizerrenck
Transvaal
Cape Town
Steyn
Orange Free State
Kruger
Allwalworth
Frere Bridge
Cape
Beeste Kraal
Smithfield
Aliwalworth
Ladysmith
Glencoe
Helpmakear
New Castle
Kimberley
Modder River Bridge
Johannesburg
Honolulu News From Manila Front and Ships
Honolulu reports anxious soldiers seeking Manila assignations aboard hospital ship Relief and transports Tacoma Sherman and Grant. Desertions rise in Sixth artillery. Centennial brings 300 horses, 60 in danger, with 20 gallons alcohol used. many die or near death at sea. Planters seek removal of ten percent labor bond clause, government finds legislature must act.
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Relief
Tacoma
Sherman
Grant
Manila
Centennial
San Francisco
Nevada
Oregon
Planters’ Association
Navy reports gallant Bennington crew at Malabon action
Washington Oct 16 The navy department released Commander Taussigs report on the Malabon engagement March 4 detailing heroism of Assist ant Engineer Winship. Winship commanded the Balanga and fired 37 millimetre shots repeatedly despite wounds, holding the fort until withdrawal and aiding fellow sailors before returning to ship.
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Washington
Navy Department
Taussig
Bennington
Malabon
Winship
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Bowen Chronicle
L Ss McCoy
Bowen
Illinois
Stewart White
Illinois State News
Henry Lewis
Marengo
Lewis
Decatur
Bluffs
Jacksonville
Wabash Road
George Cunningham
Saybrook
McLean County
Park Hotel
John C. Clark
Monticello
Treasury
Chicago
Isserl Butler
Illinois Central
el Dorado
Kimberly
Cecil Rhodes
Honolulu
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