Mafeking Relief Update Signals Key British Move
London dispatches report intensified fighting near Colesberg as British artillery presses its attack. Colonel Plumer led about 2000 Rhodesian troops toward Mafeking, while Canadian companies guard a pass to cover the retreat of Pilcher’s column. Colonel Baden-Powell’s defeat prompts questions on the siege's duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Plumer
Merchadi
Fort Tuli
Colesberg
Belmont
Pilcher
Cape Town
Transvaal
Charles Howard Vincent
South Africa
London Volunteers
Vincent
Anglo German pledge on Portugal loan aid
A semi official note from The Press says Britain and Germany told Portugal they would back a large loan to reorganize finances if needed. They affirmed respect for Portuguese colonial sovereignty and suggested guarantees could come from colonial and customs receipts. Lisbon notes Portugal has no current need for such a loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Great Britain
Germany
British Port Drops Search on German Mail Steamer General
A dispatch from Aden reports authorities halted further searching the German mail steamer General detained on suspicion of contraband arms. The vessel will resume its voyage in a few days. A separate Cape Town dispatch notes rumors General French has entered Colesberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Aden
Red Sea
General
London
Cape Town
French
Colesberg
Actress Sues for 41000 Damages Over March 1889 Injury
Miss Kittie McNeil, now in Detroit, sues Rigby & Walker lessees of Hancock opera house in Austin for damages totaling 41000. She alleges a stage hole caused permanent injuries during a March engagement, ending her career. Golconda reports a fatal fire nearby where Mrs. Cordelia Morris and her child died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Kittie McNeil
Detroit
Mich
Rigby & Walker
Hancock Opera House
Tenement Fire in New York Claims Three Lives
A January East Ninety-second Street tenement fire killed three residents and injured seven. The blaze started in the cellar. a policeman heroically evacuated tenants. Only one witness saw the event and the cause remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Ninety-second Street
French naval move over Santo Domingo debt eyed by powers
Washington notes say France may launch a naval demonstration if Santo Domingo fails to pay the Boisemare-Caccarelli claim. The United States acknowledges the Jiminez government but expects it to honor obligations. A French man of war and the gunboat Machias have appeared near Santo Domingo, signaling heightened international tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Santo Domingo
United States
Jiminez
Heureaux
Nathaniel McKay
Machias
San Domingo
New York
State Department
France
M. Thieubaul
National Bank
Negroes Swindled Amid Relief Society Claims
Atlanta reports inquest into Peter Smith and Silla Smith show old negroes paying over 100000 yearly to relief associations. Silla Smith, an agent for Ex-Slave National Relief Bounty and Pension, claimed 600000 members paying 25 cents and 1 1 2 cents monthly. Warrants in this case were dismissed as prosecution failed to prove misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jan
Peter Smith
Silla Smith
Orr
South
National Relief Bounty and Pension Company
United States of North America
Nashville
Sister’s Death Follows Illness at Home
Being notified of her sister’s death, Mrs. Baird visited the home and while kneeling at the bier she suddenly fell ill and died shortly after from paralysis of the brain. The sisters were very devoted to each other.
Lily white Republican ticket eyed for governor nomination
A conference of sugar planter Republican leaders at the St. James hotel Friday night resolved to run a straight lily white ticket. If the sentiment holds, Thomas J. Woodward of New Orleans will be named governor. A state convention will be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
St. James Hotel
Thomas J. Woodward
Arrival of British Steamer Victoria Under Tow at Manila
The British steamer Victoria under Captain Blakley has reached Manila in tow. She departed San Francisco October 17 for Honolulu and Manila and was spoken near latitude 19 north longitude 159 east on November when sailing with a broken shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Victoria
Blakley
San Francisco
Honolulu
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howell
Texas
John MA
Cal Dwell
B.S. Read
Liza
Dray Line
F. A.lee
F. A. Lee
Tugela River
Primer
Colesbury
Wee
Nan
Sues
Golconda
Ills
Cordelia Morris
Del
Wood
New Jersey Bank
Union Bank of
Edward F. Savage
Valentine
Union County Bank
Mulford D. Valentine
Middlesex County Bank
Jeffersonville
Ind
Lucy Howard Armstrong
Ed Howard
Martha Howard Baird
Louisville
John B
Lily White
the Victoria Disabled
Thebryan Water, Ice, Light and Power Company
Whiskey
J. L. Hearne
Bryan, Texas
City Bakery
RE. Griesser
Low Webb Bros
Dee Mike, Jr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!