Roberts Reports Pretoria Actions and Spy Arrests
From Pretoria and London dated Aug 11, Roberts describes Buller’s Ameerspoort operation with 20 wounded and Burghers surrendering 1,000,000 rounds. arrests include Maris and a Natal British subject. Kitchener nears De Wet near Lindenque as Methuen guns fire. Also Washington reports Chinese viceroys urge stopping foreign troop landings at Shanghai to avoid unrest.
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Pretoria
Johnburg
War Works
Buller
Ameerspoort
Reitspruit
Ermelo
Rundie
Harrismith
Maris
Natal
Marais
Srasmus
Free State Intelligence Bureau
Hunter
Olvet
Volksraad
Kitchener
de Wet
Lindeque
Methuen
Washington
China
Li Hung Chang
United States
Shanghai
State Department
Hobson seeks China duty as Remey opposes move
Aug 11 dispatch reports Constructor Hobson offering to command a marine detachment in China and ready to serve immediately. Rear Admiral Remey objects to Hobson detailing and notes Hobson could assist in Manila or Hong Kong if active field work is needed. Hobson remains in Yokohama naval hospital likely to return home.
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New York
Hobson
China
The
Herald
Washington
Remey
Manila
Hongkeong
Evangelist Meador's 10-year-old daughter dies after pin swallowed
Bee Arizona Aug 11 reports Dot Meador, daughter of evangelist M D Meador formerly of Tyler Texas, died after swallowing a pin while preparing for church last Saturday. Eastland Fire destroys M J E Ringer home. insurance listed. Laredo barn struck by lightning and burned with 40 bales sorghum hay. Confederate encampment opens at Blossom with John Pelham camp. Sheppard speaks. Texas Cattle Raisers' exec committee to meet Aug 27 to discuss freight rate reductions.
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Bee
I. T
M. D. Meador
Dot
Tyler
Tex
Rev. Meador
Laredo
Paris
Blossom
John Pelham
Sheppard
Fort Worth
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Texas
Population projections with percent increases and tie rule
The text lists 1900 population estimates at 21 22 24 and 25 percent increases over 1890 figures with corresponding totals and increases and notes that in case of a tie prizes are split equally among tied estimators.
Census Director to Announce Population Date in Washington
One month before the official population announcement, the Director of the United States Census in Washington, D. C., will disclose the date when the guessing will close as reported by The Eagle.
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Washington, D. C
Prize Guess Contest Promises $15000 First Prize
The Press Publishing Association deposits $25000 in Central Savings Bank Detroit for prize payments. Cash must accompany orders. paper price applies and guess is free. Send entries to BRYAN EAGLE in Bryan or THE METEOR in Madisonville. Postmasters advised that commissions are not allowed for these guesses.
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Globe
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Bryan Daily Eagle
Madisonville
Press Publishing Association
Detroit
Michigan
United States and Territories
Oded Else
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Guam
The
Central Savings Bank of
Mich
EAGLE
Bryan
Texas
Meteor
Legal blanks and sale offerings by The Eagle
The Eagle advertises a full line of legal blanks for sale in small quantities with listed prices for items such as Affidavit to account and various security instruments. It notes contact for larger quantities and provides a mis-spaced list of forms including Deed of Trust and Power of Attorney.
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Exchange Hotel
Eagle
Eagle Office
Albatross Flour Delivery Noted by Cole Bros 210
A carload of Albatross flour labeled Nothing Superior was received. Cole Brothers 210 handled the delivery and storage, marking a notable shipment in local trade records.
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Cole Bros
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Bryan, Texas
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Bryan Leah
Mr. F. Heenan
E. C. Harder
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Houston
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Denison
Austin
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Houston, Texas
M. L. Robbins
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War Office
Roberts
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Adams Express
Charles Lane
Pennsylvania
Lane
KE. F. Henderson
E. F. Henderson
Samuel Henderson, Son &Co
Creston
Mary Scales
Eastland
M. J. E. Ringer
Confederate Veterans
Texas Cattle Raisers
the American Laundry
O Exchange Hotel
American Laundry
Singer Sewing Machine
C. L. Miller
Chicago
Ilinois
Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Epworth League
Richmond
Virginia
S. O. O. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge
D.J. Price
G. P.&t.a. Palestine
YB Hudson
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