War dispatch from Fort Tuli recounts Nov 2 fighting near Rhodes drift
A letter from a barrister in Colonel Plemer's force describes a three day engagement near Rhodes drift in early November 1899. He details near misses and heavy Boer fire, loyal retreat to Tuli, and the perilous march back through brush and hills with wounded and worn horses, praising comrades and noting narrow escape.
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England
New York Commercial
Plower
Sorce
Fort Tuli
South Africa
Tull
Rhodes
Rhodies
Aleve
Drst
Enezor
Fle
Tire
Wwe
Streus
Gover
Meariv
Slive
Horges
P. O
Tuli
Orlock
Awful
Biv
Thorn
Kopjee
Pio
Bert
Hrice’s
Butt
Ie Rhodes
New York Woods Exhibit for Paris Show
The New York forests exhibit for the Paris exposition will feature diverse species and wood samples. The display describes dimensions, grain, finish, and the appeal of rare beauty, noting the commercial charm of the collection for those in wood trades and related occupations.
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New York
Pars Vapostien
Tern
Adina Laspareb
Teem York Times
Orater Beerprater
Gere
Steko
Errixs
Ami Byrd
Frick sues Carnegie over Carnegie Steel control and profits
In Allegheny county equity action H C Frick sues Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Steel Co seeking a decree that transfers of Frick’s 6 percent interest are void. He portrays Carnegie as malcevolent, detailing resignations, demands to sell below fair value, and alleged plans to confiscate Frick’s stake. Several early partners, including Henry Phipps Jr and Henry M Curry, support Frick.
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Pittsburg
H.C. Frick
Court of Common Pleas No
Allegheny County
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Carnegie Bros. & Co., Limited
Edgar Thomson
Braddock Township
Carnegie, Phipps & Co., Limited
Ol Works
Frick
Carnegie
New York
Carnese
London
Harmony
Finch
San
Sas
Trisahem Wich
Steel Consprony
Frick Selis
Amd Cfne
Cam Fons A
Cra Ks
Tran R.ien
Sebre Pree
Ohove Stud
Rirst Aes Sien A
Werth
McCook
Henry Phipps
Henry M. Curry
Conference proceedings and political prosecutions nationwide
Reports from the anti trust conference at Central Music Hall note progress on speeches and committee resolutions urging government ownership of railways and telegraph lines, abolishing privileged legislation, and free list for trust goods. Separate items cover senate elections testimony, stolen fight film equipment, conscience fund money, a Riverdale escape, and naval administration actions in Pacific/island affairs.
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Astt-trust League
Central Music Hall
Phototherapy Anew Hope Against Incurable Cancer
The article describes Danish scientist Finsen's phototherapy and a Brooklyn physician Dr Hopkins using a 2000 candle power light to treat cancer vulgaris on a Boston woman. It reports rapid reduction of swelling and cancerous tissue after daily hour-long treatments and notes the method’s potential for external cancers and other diseases, with cautious interest from medical professionals.
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New York Sun
Finsen
Brooklin
Physisian
Hopkins
Booking
Miller Arrested After Months Long Brooklyn Manhunt
Brooklyn police capture William Falljer aka Miller, head of the Franklin syndicate, who eluded arrest since November. He faced grand jury charges of grand larceny and conspiracy in Kings County. Captain Reynolds located him in Montreal after clues from Chief Devery. The Montana political hearing then notes Senator Clark’s campaign managers testifying about expenditures.
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Brooklyn
New York
William Fall— Jer
Franklin Syndicate
Kings County Grand Jury
Devery
Miller
Military and political notes from the War Office era
General Roberts and General Methuen plans loom as British moves in the field near the front. Lord Balfour replies in Parliament on supply lines and reinforcements, while MacDonald’s status remains uncertain. Also an advert touts Chamberlin's Cough Remedy with a money-back promise.
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Rhodesian
Sarrow
Plemer
Mar Bren
Paris
Frisx
Frick Bs
Dix Miliiung
Clark
Dhe Helena Inderer
Neill
Price Fiske
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. J. Fisher
Chicago
Coney Island
Hill
Cincinnati
Washington
Gage
Treasury
Toledo
Russell Wilde
River Crest
Dr. Wilde
China
Turtuils
Tutila
Navy Department
Alien 15
Nery Department
India
Lonton Febi
Livia
Lord Carzon
Sen Biversorations
Wisstte
Hyori
RO OW. Thompson
Terre Haute
Ind
Mount
William Steintz
Marhattan
Masor
Russellville
Joe H. Thomas
Widows’ and Orphans” Home of
Louisville
W. Larue Thomas
Baltimore
Knights Templar of the World
Wellington
George L. Wellington
United States
Maryland
Republican National Committee
Master
Buffalo, N
Buffalo Creek
Buffalo
Michael Simon
North Vernon
Pat Farrell
James Healey
Simon
Farrell
Peetes
Miller Arrested
Moser
Montana
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Sir. Bickford
Frank E. Corbett
S. T. Hauser
J_ Davidson
A. J. Steele Afessis
Davidson
Steele
Lendsa
Merning
Spencer Wilkinson
Lord Roberts
Methuen
Erness
Ladysmith
Palfour
Gepiv
Fesi
Balfour
Wresher
Buver
MacDonald
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