Reinforcements From England Boost to South African War
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts preparing for fresh operations as Boer lines resist on several fronts. British forces push toward Belfast and Lydenburg while imperial reinforcements sail to South Africa to sustain the campaign.
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New York
Lord Roberts
Saya
London
The
Tribune
Ns Heutenants
Freeh
Pole-Carew
Rotha
Bosrs
Bill Coumm
Belfast
Lydon
Lend Hoberts
Boor
Sone
Unis
Borin’ Tlerand
Robvet
Winburg
Oliver
Cape Colony
Orange River Colony
South Africa
British War Office
Fighting is renewed near Pretoria as British lines advance
A Pretoria dispatch dated August 27 reports renewed fighting with Botha's commandoes. The front lines are breaking, the enemy is said to be falling back, and British troops are pursuing.
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London
Pretoria
Botha
Grand Soldiers' Reunion Plan Proposed at Grand Army Meet
A campaign to convene a joint reunion of Union and Confederate veterans in 1901 gains momentum led by A B Leeper of Owaneco Illinois past commander of Philip Baker Post 631 and adjutant general of the Grand Army. The measure calls for a committee to arrange a grand reunion and promote reconciliation as an emblem of Americanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. B. Leeper
Owaneco
Leeper
Philip Baker
Grand Army of American Veterans
Grand Army
Jacksonville
Grand Army of the Republic
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Ware
First Coal Shipments To England Amid Crisis
Nine shipments of American coal will head to England this week including a Chesapeake and Ohio order for the British admiralty. London has never before bought U S coal from this country, signaling severe shortages. Dealers expect many more millions of tons to cross the Atlantic before the crisis ends.
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New York
England
British Admiralty
Chesapeake & Ohio Coal Agency
Admiralty
Atlantic
Coal trade and foreign demand shift in world markets
Fragmentary notes describe rising demand for coal in Africa and China and how it affects global prices and supply. Reports mention Berwins-White wholesale routes in No.1 Yerowdway and tensions between England and American coal dealers for war vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnyghiad
Berwins-White Company
Africa
China
Brien
Ottee
Persian Shah Overthrown Rumor Sparks European Alarm
A London dispatch reports a well informed source saying Persia faces a revolutionary move aiming to dethrone the shah and place his brother on the throne. No confirmation yet. telegraph notes the shah may use reserves to curb the upheaval amid unsettled east tensions.
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York
the Times
London
Theo Seis Fosurrethin
Persia
Europe
Shah
Pii
Renssels
Shah Hinself
Fer i Haa
Mystery of Kathryn Scharn Murder Hangs on Police Work
New York August 8 The mystery surrounding the August 18 death of Kathryn Scharn remains unsolved as police seek associates of the deaf woman and her brother. Detectives say the crime likely involved a man familiar with the victim and possibly a friend of her brother. Acting District Attorney McIntyre notes efforts to indict Fred Schoen lack sufficient evidence. Coroner Fitzpatrick will begin inquest on Friday into the death.
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New York
Kathryn Scharn
Jax
McIntyre
Mario
Fred Schoen
Seharn
Fiapatrick
Legal challenge to state disfranchisement laws in Supreme Court
Boston August 23. Gales J. Jackson a Richmond lawyer for the national council of the constitutional rights association has engaged ex Attorney General A B Pijlebury and Hon W C P Breckinridge as counsel. They will bring before Massachusetts courts and then the state supreme court a question on the legality of statutes laws and amendments claimed to disfranchise African Americans.
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Boston
Gales J. Jackson
Richmond
National Council of the Constitutional Rights Association
Empeid
A. B. Pijlebury
City
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Lexington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Massachusettts
Supreme Court
Corbett and McCoy Bring Top Form to Madison Square Garden Fight
Jamea J. Corbett and Kid McCoy arrive in fine condition for their Madison Square Garden bout on Thursday. Corbett trained at Bath Beach and Saratoga, with Cat Hawkins Charlie Gaff Spider Kelly and Arthur Keeley guiding him. McCoy, weighing 168 pounds, trained under Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia and rides 12 miles daily, with rivals predicting a fierce contest.
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New York
Jamea J. Corbett
Kid McCoy
Madison Square Garden
Corbett
Bath Beach
L. 1
Cat Hawkins
Charlie Gaff
Spider Kelly
Arthur Keeley
McCoy
Saratoga
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Extradition Ties United States to Porto Rico Case
Jose Castroy Garcia, arrested in Havre France July 20, arrives aboard Aquitaine and is jailed on charge of absconding from Porto Rico with 12000 dollars of U S government funds. Luis Barrios, assistant chief of insular police, assisted in the return, marking Franco American recognition of U S sovereignty in Porto Rico.
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New York
Jose Castroy Garcia
Havre
France
Porto Rico
United States
Ludhow Street
Luis Barrios
Insular Police
Admirals Split Over Li Hung Chang Peace Envoy Plans
New York August 24 Foreign powers clash over Li Hung Chang as a potential peace envoy to Pekin. Admirals at Taku resist Washington backed efforts to approve him, while Russia protests. No clear authority in Pekin, Allies seek direct talks with Chinese officials as US envoy Conger notes lack of negotiator in the capital.
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New York
Taku
Li Hung Chang
United States
Piney En Ment
Washington
Herald
Omelala
Amerikan
Kinaya
Muites
Admiral Remey
Ted Hume Chang
Anahimova
Li Fung Chang
Pekin
Conger
Wis
Republican League Call Issued For September Convention
A Montana Republican state convention set for Wednesday September 5 in Helena will allocate delegates among counties and districts. One delegate for each representative district plus two at large from each county will be chosen by county vice presidents. Porter and Dixon sign as president and secretary.
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Republican League Ciety
Montane
Helena
Montana
Republican State Loans of
Porter
Presiboni
Jos
M. Dixon
Central Committee Notice from Haggerty in Silver Bow County
The notice asks for the names of suitable men to serve as committeemen in Silver Bow County precincts. Dated August 1900, from M. P. Haggerty State Central Committeeman for Silver Bow County.
Removal Notice and New Location Details
Removal notice states relocation to the corner of Granite and Hamillton streets and invites elves and new patrons. The entry lists Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Co and Dr. German, dentist, at 114 N. Matin St.
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Granite and
Hamillton Streets
Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Co
Dr. German
N. Matin St
Allen’s Foot Ease Power for Foot Ailments
An old advertisement promotes Allen’s Foot Ease powder to cool swollen hot feet, relieve aching toes, sweating, and bunions. It claims to cure corns, calluses, and nail issues, offering rest and comfort. Sold by druggists, trial package offered for five cents with Roy, N Y address.
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Jana
Allen
Mathew
Roy
N. Y
State School of Mines Offers Four Year Engineering Course
The State School of Mines at Butte Montana offers a four year course in mining and electrical engineering with two terms of 20 weeks each per year. First term opens September 1. Tuition is free to Montana residents. For more information address N T Ward Butte Mont.
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State School OF Mines
Butte
Montana
Montane
War Fur
N. Tt
Sward
Butte, Mont
Notice to Contractors for Whitehall School Building
Notice to contractors announces sealed proposals due by 12 o clock on the first Wednesday of September 188? for furnishing all necessary iron and material and erecting a two story and basement brick school house at Whitehall Montana. Plans specifications and bid forms are available at the Whitehall school clerk’s office and the architects in Butte Montana. Each bid must include a certified check for six percent and a performance bond of five percent. trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
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Hoan
Chtriet No. 4
Whitehall Montana
Whitehall
Butte
Montana
Smeles
W. Morris
Mont
Chicago and return Detroit and return flight sale
Limited travel fare offered with Chicago and return Detroit options. Tickets available at the ticket office 47 Mast Broadway for details. W. C. McBride G. A.
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Chicago
Detroit
City O
North Main Street
J. E. Dawson
E. Er Gong
Mast Broadway
G. A
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Bochoot
Pat
Grand Soldiers
Shah Too Progressive
Republican League
Central Committee
Allens
Marguerite
Silver Bow Lodge
Rieronte Temple
Dag Wapeer
Chestnut Street
Moladelhia
McKennon
Anaconda
Springeld
Mase
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Streets
N. Montana Street
IRS
N. R. Leonard
W. Broadway
Hendrix & Macaulay
South Main St
Boulder Hot Springs
May J. B. Reynolds
Arnie Doe
Keeley Institute of
Dwight
Tontana
Court House
Inguttre
Washington Street
North
South Ride
Main Street
Gate, Conroy & Morley
Conroy & Morte
Jota
Excelsior Avenue
Granite Street
Excelsior
M’millan & Floyd
Broadway
Colorado St
Aluminium Street
Clinton Avenue
Walkerville
M. Wade
N. Main
Owsley
West Galena
Wem Park Street
A. Inter Mountain
Dairi
P. O
Inquire
Hast Park
Upatati
P. O. Box
New
South Arizona
Park
Northwest Corner
Chas. L. Smith & Co
West Granite
Weer Side
West Side
South Montana
Mines
South Butte
Thompson Investment Co
West Broadway
Slemons
Lawlor
Silver Bow Rock
West Quarts Street
Bob
North alJe
Conroy & Murley
East Broadway
Pullman House
Galena
Wysr Rep
Mumtle Block
Idaho Streets
West Galena Street
Rombauda
Carney & Head
Home Loan Co
Rooma Sand
Montana Chattel Mortgage Co
Lizzie Block
Poplar Mazie
West Park Street
Wyoming
James Brown
Leah HA. Brown
National Park
Orton
Yellowstone Park
Northern Pacific Railway
Montana Union Depot
Cignabar
Albemarle Hotel
Livingston
W. H. Merriman
Agt
Northern Pacific Ailway
GRA’ Northern Railway
Northern Pacific
Twin
Bridges
Whitcha'l
Butts
Pipestone
Rio Grande
Balt Lake
Denver
Crystal Springs
Chas. Langlois
Pride of
Butte Business College
RICE
Fulton & Gold
J.D McGregor
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Canada
Marlow's Stables
South Main Street
Pelestas
Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Bobton
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