Heavy British Losses in Boer War Fierce Orange Free State Battle
The drive into the Orange Free State grows hotter as Gen Roberts forces clash with Cronje’s forces at Koodoosland and Pustleberg drift. British divisions under Knox Smith-Dorrien and Kelly-Kenny suffer heavy casualties while Boer lines hold along Tugela and Crocodile Fools as Mafeking relief and Bloemfontein advances unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Orange Free State
Butler
Tugela
Ladysmith
Termia
en.Buller
Roberts
Free State
Pustleberg
Giey Kellye Kenny
Cronje
Koodoosland
Coain
Pers
Ranger
Kelly-Kenny
Highland Brigade
Knox
Smith-Dorrien
Bloemfontein
Kimberley
Cape Town
Vreneh Os
Gan Nhitehener
Crouge
Col Planer
Mafeking
Crocodile
Trade and Industry Notes From The Local Scene
Trade and Industry reports fifteen tons of gold monthly from 100 mines near Johannes burg. A London firm buys over 2,000,000 bottles yearly worth about $35,000 from garbage yards. Cincinnati Brewers union fines members who use non union barbers. Granite cutters debt relief follows a New England lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
London
Brewers’ Union
Cincinnati
New England Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Granite Cutters’ National Union
Secretary Hay Denies Secret Alliance With Britain
The President sent to the House the State Department reply to Wheeler’s resolution about Charles Macrum and mail opened by the Durban British consul. The department found no evidence of interference and stated no secret alliance with Great Britain. It notes Macrum’s unopened mail after leaving South Africa and no subsequent complaints. Secretary Hay signed the reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secreetary
Hay
Macrum
House
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Wheeler
Kentucky
Charles 4
State Department
Durban
United States
Great Britain
South Africa
Munecrum
Pretoria
Kentucky Governors Row Settled By Court Action Plan
Kentucky courts will decide who serves as governor and who holds the lieutenant governor duties after a Wednesday conference. Beckham withdraws his injunction suit. Taylor and Marshall suspend actions and keep offices with supersedeas bonds. Suits will be consolidated on the ordinary docket, appeals to the Court of Appeals and possible writ to the Supreme Court contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Crevernor
Grev Taylor
Marshall
Beckham
Cautrill
Lomeville
Taylor and Marshall
Louisville
Messrs
Marshall and
Taylor
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Keeley Dead Originator of Gold Cure Passes Away
Dr Leslie B Keeley the inventor of the gold cure for liquor habit died in Los Angeles California after a brief illness of heart failure He originated the idea that inebriety is a disease and developed his treatment in Dwight Illinois and later in Illinois towns He left no children and his estate goes to his widow and sister with ties to Dwight and Shob in New York State history notes his Civil War service and medical education at Rush Medical College
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Leslie B. Keeley
Los Angeles
Cal
Keeley
Dwight
Tashie
E. Keeley
Shob
New York State
Michigan
Rush Medicical College
Medical Corps of
Inlliness Regiment
Telephotography in Boer War and Mafeking siege
Side Lights on the Boer War notes telephotographic gear used by the British and others, its battlefield and balloon role, and traces Mafeking as a besieged open town 170 miles from the Cape with a bare veld landscape. It also mentions several unmarried generals including Lord Kitchener and Gen Gatacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robots
Lord Lansdowne
Bobs
Tes Cape
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Cape
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Gatacre
Archibald Hunter
Gen
MacDonald
Kitchener
Trast Trusts and Tender Embrace in Fanny Romance
A dramatic exchange unfolds as Jack pleads trust from Fanny and declares devotion. She responds with whispered love while nestling against his chest. He jokes about wanting her as his tailor, then gently holds her. The scene centers on intimate emotion and mutual affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny
Jack
Grain-O replaces coffee for children in new drink
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a healthful grain based beverage for children, claiming it tastes like coffee when prepared properly and costs about one fifth as much. It is sold by grocers for 15 and 25 cents.
The Denggist's Fault in a Domestic Joke
Mrs Newlywed reveals a failed surprise sponge cake due to a possible wrong sponge from the druggist, sending Mr Newlywed into a puzzled reaction about the mishap in a light domestic scene.
Nome City Gold Field Promises Rich Yields from Alaska
Nome City Alaska is said to harbor the richest gold field yet found with 2400 miles by sea and 3330 miles overland to Seattle a steamer departure around May 10 1900. Addresses for full particulars include C N Souther Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Baileyway 05 Adams Street Chicago Il. Anton Chente quote notes obstinacy and aversion to advice from a lawyer friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome City
Alaska
Seattle
Ocean
C. N Souther
Chicaco
Milwaukee
St Paul Baileyway
Adams Street
Chicago
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Cures
Mercury in many nostrums can ruin the sense and upset the whole system. Wall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Ensure authenticity when buying Hall's Catarrh Cure, prepared in Toledo Ohio by F J Cheney Co. Testimonials free. Gere sold by Druggists 7 50 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Chaney & Co
Seed and seed potato sale from Salzer Co Wisconsin
The notice promotes John A. Salzer Seed Co La Crosse Wisconsin with seeds at dirt cheap prices and potatoes at 1.20 per barrel plus a free high grade knife with each purchase. It urges readers to request a catalog and mentions Salzer as largest growers of farm and vegetable seeds. Also notes N Glashier the aeronaut reports a woman’s voice audible in a balloon at two miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Roberts Supply House
Minneapolis, Minn
Salzer
John A. Salzer
Glashier
Coughing Leads to Consumption and Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for Kemps Balsam claims it stops coughs instantly and offers a free sample bottle from druggists. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes. The ad warns against delays and notes self improvement through effort and imperfection.
Wane's Family Medicine Promises Daily Relief
An item touts Wane's Family Medicine as essential for health, claiming it cleanses bowels daily and benefits the liver and kidneys, with cures for headaches and priced 25 and 50 cents. A separate note recalls a French prisoner informed fifteen minutes before execution, followed by a Bulwer quote on the dead never die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wane
Labastine wall coating claims durable and pure finish
The ad promotes LABASTINE as the original durable wall coating not like kal samines. It markets ready to use white or fourteen tinted mixes with cold water and full directions in five pound packages. It warns buyers against dealers selling a similar or cheaper product and notes potential nail damage from kalsomine products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensible
Alabastine Co
Swanson
I. R. Smith
Martan Bowers
Caraghar
Ohio
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Gen. Cronje
British War Office
Taylor and Beckham
War Office
Italy
Spain
Russia
Germany
Anton Chente
Puek
Muadge
Marjorie
France
Hood
Mary Jagen
Cambridge St
Philadelphia
ADIES
Grand Rapids, Mich
Libby
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Dr. Bull's
el Dorado Springs, Mo
Neuralcia
Tanelle
Gove
AO Springs
Isua
Bowres
Swanson Emeumatic. Cure’ Co
Lake St
Omicago, Ill
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