Steyn Arrives in England After Boer War Surrender
Former President Steyn of the Orange Free State arrived at Southampton aboard the Carisbrook Castle and was conveyed by stretcher to a Dutch steamer. He will travel to The Hague where Kruger will join him, despite illness restricting his London journey.
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Southampton
London
Steyn
Carrisbrook Castle
Messrs. Fischer, Wessels and
DeBruyn
Hague
Kruger
Utrecht
Mr. Steyn
Carisbrook Castle
Holand
Charges Against Buller Used Red Cross Wagons
Surgeon general Hamilton told the British Medical association in Manchester that General Sir Redvers Buller used army medical wagons with Red Cross marks to carry ammunition to the front in the 1881 Boer war and used armed bearer companies as escorts. He said his authority was the principal medical officer who issued the orders.
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London
Hamilton
British Medical Association
Manchester
Redvers Buller
Red Cross
Retired General Jacob H. Smith Faces News of Action
In San Francisco on August 2 General Jacob BH Smith learned President Roosevelt had retired him from active duty after his court martial over the Samar campaign. He read the war department notice aboard the transport Thomas, then withdrew in emotion to the cabin with his wife and aide. He later went ashore under escort, appearing nervous and worn, with orders to report to Washington.
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Thomas
Jacob BH. Smith
Samar
Piiot
Smith
J. H. Shields
Twelfth Infantry
Major Duvall
Transport Service
General Smith
Lieut. Shields
War Department
Roosevelt
Shields
Occidental
Army Headquarters
Pheland Building
Washington
National
City real estate sale notes around Allen Academy
Property listings show J. W. Battts selling multiple parcels near Allen Academy including cottage tenant houses on one quarter acre and six room houses with grounds. Prices range from 250 to 1250 with terms described as easy. Also mentions brick cisterns and a two story residence on the Fd Pochila place with two lots and other city property for sale.
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Main Street
Allen Academy
East Front
Pochila Place
Price
Coronation Preparations Underway in London
London and Halifax dispatches describe ongoing preparations for King Edward VII’s coronation next Saturday with barriers, decor, and official processions in Westminster Abbey. reports note little public shift but confirm the king’s condition and plans. A Canadian steamer accident near Canso prompts Ottawa customs to dispatch officers, while San Francisco reports a Pacific Railway census targeting workers aged 65 and over as a possible prelude to a pension program.
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Edward
Westminster Abbey
Canada
Parliament Street
Halifax
N. S
Blaamanden
Hamburg
Philadelphia
White Point Ledge
Canso
Ottawa
San Francisco
Harriman
Southern Pacific Company
Ist
North Dakota Democrats pick ticket at Fargo convention
The North Dakota Democrats in Fargo announced a ticket led by L A Ueland and W R Lovell for Congress, John Cronan for governor, M C Ginnis for lieutenant governor, John Quarum for secretary of state, J E Morrison for auditor, James McDonald for treasurer, M J Parrett for attorney general, and V Stevenson for superintendent. The platform backs historic party principles, opposes railroad mergers, seeks repeal of the fell servant law, supports initiative and referendum, and calls for equal corporate taxation.
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L. A. Ueland
Edhelye
W. R. Lovell
Fargo
John Cronan
M. C. Ginnis
John Quarum
J. E. Morrison
James McDonald
M. J. Parrett
V. Stevenson
John M. Cochrane
Grand Falls
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Tracy Well Armed as He Heads Toward Idaho Line
Spokane dispatch reports Harry Tracy, wounded-free and armed with four pistols and 200 rounds, moving east from Oregon penitentiary escape. He crossed the Columbia River at dawn Thursday and aims for Idaho. He promises $5000 in a year to helpers. City of Mexico dispatch notes E. E. Stillwell granted concession to run large steamship service linking Mexican Gulf and Pacific ports with U S railways and Pacific routes.
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Spokane
Harry Tracy
Washington
Tracy
Columbia River
Idaho Line
Oregon
City of Mexico
E. E. Stillwell
Gulf of California
Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean
Far East
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway
Topolobampo
Tehuantepec National Railway
Salina Cruz
Pacific
Grave Diggers Strike Closes Concordia Cemetery
Chicago reporters say grave diggers in the city have walked out demanding higher wages. Concordia cemetery gates are closed with a notice forbidding burials until further notice. Other city cemeteries are expected to join the strike.
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Chicago
Concordia Cemetery
Concordia
Mrs Mackay in frail health amid recent strain
London Aug 2 Mrs John W Mackay is reported severely strained after weeks of pressure. She suffers heart trouble and insomnia. Doctors have ordered her to have as little social contact as possible and to limit visits.
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London
John W. Mackey
Ed Carson 24 Dies by Suicide in Groesbeck Saloon Area
Ed Carson aged 24 shot himself in the head with a pistol in Groesbeck Texas near a saloon and died instantly, authorities report the death as a self inflicted tragedy.
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Groesbeck
Tex
Ed Carson
Death of Mrs. Colville B. Wilmot in Cyton
News from New York reports the death of Mrs. Colville B. Wilmot in Cyton. She was the granddaughter of Cyrus W. Field.
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New York
Cylon
Colville B. Wilmot
Cyrus W. Field
Pauncefote Will Valued At 63 700 Pounds
London Aug 2 The will of the late Lord Pauncefote British ambassador to the United States has been probated The value of the estate is put at 63 700 pounds.
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London
Lord Pauncefote
United States
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