Destruction of Methuen and Boer Captures Shock London
London readers faced frantic scenes as extra editions report Major Methuen captured with three British officers killed and 38 soldiers dead in a dawn battle between Winburg and Lichtenburg. Kitchener later confirms Methuen wounded and Paris surrendered with troops, while Boers claim control of the field.
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London
Methuen
Lee
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Methuenix
Pretoria
Saturiay
Paris
Pompon
Wynburg
Lichtenburg
Grenfell
Koviainesfontein Todlay
Delarey
TweTesch
Palmieteknill
Maribogs
Kraaipan
Setinn
Maj
G. 1 Ven‘ning
T. P. W. Nesham
Royal Artillery
Kranipan
No Action Taken As Mayor Aldermen Meet On Depot Deal
No quorum at the adjourned Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Monday night. another session set for Saturday to discuss the depot proposition. President Smith had not replied, delaying decisions while L and N authorities are expected to respond.
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Aldermen
Board of Mayor and Aldremen
Smith
Slith
Nimbia
Wallace Wilken
Americans at English coronation mockery sparks uproar
The Weekly Press comments on two Americans at a royal coronation in London wearing breeches and carrying swords, denouncing snobbery and toadyism. It contrasts this with Washington era ideals, condemning loyalty to monarchy and praising American virtue amid global politics.
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Ashland
Burwell
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
George TL
Getting Thin and How Cod Liver Oil Helps
An early 20th century health ad promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil for thinness caused by overwork or under digestion. It claims oil balances effort and appetite, urges activity, and offers a free sample from S. Morton Co. in New York with prices listed.
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Scott
York
Over
Sterling Remedy CO
Chicago
New York
Park Avenue Hotel Fire Verdict Links Sparks From Armory
Coroner's jury in New York City finds the Park Avenue Hotel fire on February 22 started by sparks from the nearby Seventy-first Regiment armory, which was destroyed by fire. They also fault the hotel for lacking a stand pipe and fire escapes. Personal names and extraneous ad-like text are omitted.
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Park Avenue Hotel
New York City
New York
Qury
Park Avenue
Seventy-that Regiment
Knights of Pythias Lodge Crowded For District Meeting
Phintias Lodge Knights of Pythias held a large Friday night meeting with many local Knights and visitors from Mt. Pleasant Colleoka Spring Hill and other towns. The teams displayed careful work in all ranks and earned praise. Joe Hines advanced through first and second ranks while Noribet Figueras learned the mysteries of the third. A substantial repast followed.
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Phintias Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Mt. Pleasant
Colleoka
Spring Hill
Joe Hines
Noribet Figueras
Physician Seeks Herbine for Dyspepsia Use
A physician asks whether the profession can obtain Herbine for prescribing. He reports it has greatly aided his treatment of dyspepsia from excesses or overwork, claiming it reliably tests and restores the health of affected organs. Sle bottle at A H Rains, im.
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Peterson
Lake St. Topeka
Ballard
A.B. Rains
A. H. Rains
Across the Street Romance Fades to Real Life
A poem describes a shy observer who admires a maid across the street. His daydreams shift as a new tenant arrives, ending with the notion that the maid has moved to brighten his day, followed by a cryptic line about Truman and Andrews in March.
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Roxy
Truman
Meeting of the Board over depot and city matters
The Columbia board met in a monthly session with full attendance to discuss the new depot and other items. J M Tucker was elected Alderman for the Fourth Ward but declined. adjournment set for Monday night to receive President Smiths response from L N.
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Haymarket
J. M. Tucker
Bradfield Trial Summary From Fractured Juvenile Report
Fragmentary notes refer to Bradfield trial and regulator issues with mixed terms. Readable portions hint at a trial or examination concerning Bradfield and a regulator, but details and context are largely obscured in the OCR.
Ballard Snow Liniment Boosts Relief for Sciatic Rheumatism
Mrs A BE Simpson of 49 Craig St Knoxville Tenn reports trying a Spring Springs Ark bath remedy but says Ballard Snow Liniment provides greater relief than any medicine. She asks for a $1 post office order and a large bottle by Southern Express. sold by A B Rains.
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Mra. A. BE
Simpson
Craig St
Knoxville
Tenn
Jane Mt
For Springs
Ark
Ballard
Enelnach
Southern Express
A. B. Rains
Tillman McLaurin duel debate on honor and truth
The Commoner analyzes the Tillman McLaurin spat over dueling and veracity. It argues public opinion rejects fist fights to settle disputes, favors proving facts over force, and cautions against tying political betrayal to personal honor.
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Tillman
McLaurin
Alexander Hamilton
South Carolina
Tishnan
Republican Party
Tillan
Senator McLaurin
Rains Vegetable Fertilizer Promises Garden Boost
Rains offers a concentrated vegetable and lawn fertilizer claiming 48 essential plant foods and doubled yields. An introductory offer provides a ten pound free trial with each dollar worth of Landreth seeds, via "The Druggist" Raind.
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Juno
Cecil Rae
Landreth
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Bose
Nasean
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Spain
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Varians
Maury Bottling Works
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Titcomb
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Cabler
Erwin
Craft
Geo. Adkisson
Adkisson
Columbia
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W.B. Dobbins
Columbia Water & Light Co
Dobbins
Alderman Bennett
Wallace Wilkes
Sixth
Thirteenth Street
Tucker
Herald
Nena
Anit
Bradfield
Area Sciaticc
Halcyon
Chattanooga
J. Pstreet & CO
I5ia Phonograph Company
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
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Dallas
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