Boer Attack Threatens French Position At Colesburg
London dispatch reports Boer assault on Molteno未confirmed French may abandon current post near Colesburg junction. Roberts could order French to concentrate at De Aar or Orange River. News notes Dover dispatch of Lieut. Col. Plicher, Boer shelling of Ladysmith, and volunteer corps arming with Maxim guns for South Africa service.
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London
Molteno
French
Colesburg Junction
Orange River
Lord Roberts
DeAar
Daily Telegraph
Dover
Col. Plicher
Dougtlas
Govbert
Ladysmith
War Office
London Volunteer Corps
Eiven
Ireland
South Africa
Sidney Robert Groville
Prince of Wales
Lord Salisbury
Schom‘bere McDonnell
England
Scotland
Alrady
Dr I V Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Advertisement
Historical ad fragment promotes a patent remedy by Dr I V Pierce claiming blood purification and increased vitality. Text references common sense medical booklets and a sales offer for 21 stamps to cover costs, with Buffalo as a listed location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Wil Gees
Ee Pierce
Common Sense
Paypps
I. V. Pierce
Buffalo Bee
British artillery opens fire as Molteno changes hands
In rapid action today the British bombardment preceded ground moves. Enemy forces seized Molteno and Cyphorgat, but Cyphorgat has been retaken by our troops, confirming a shifting front in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberley
Bocs
Royal Artillery
Cecil Rhodes
Molteno
Cyphorgat
Canals and River Water Rise as Drainage Work Advances
Chicago January 4 The Chicago river system floods Lake Michigan waters into the drainage canal with 120,000 cubic feet per minute entering the canal. The Windage basin level climbs toward the mill to sill and the public views the flooded Kenzie Avenue flume amid fringe crowds and carriages. Officials expect water in Chicago river to rival the Des Plaines below Joliet by week’s end.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Harrison Street
Twelfth Street
Wells Street
Stockyards
Archer Avenue Bridge
Bridgeport
Keagle Avenue
Lockport
Kenzle Avenue
Chicago River
Deaplainea
Joliet
Iron Prices Steady Despite Market Overhang
The Iron Trade Review notes half of 1900 pig iron production sold in advance, with little expected market movement for weeks. Demand exceeds production, deliveries are tight, and buyers delaying purchases may still secure portions. Bessemer pig at 25 dollars in Pittsburgh remains firm. foundry iron in demand. billets weak outlook, steel capacity flat outside Wheeling plant. Finished materials overall quiet. plates softer, bars firm, sheets unchanged.
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Cleveland
Ohio
The
Iron Trade Review
Wall Street
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Thrilling Ride Near Galena Junction Ends in Injuries
A Chicago Great Western passenger train collided with a stationary freight train in a tunnel at Galena Junction. The engineer and fireman jumped to avoid death as the engine crashed into the rear of the freight car. The engine bounded backward and began rolling down a steep grade. both crew members sustained injuries.
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Chicago
Chronicle
Galena
Ill
Galena Junction
No Action Contemplated After White House Conference
A Washington report to the Herald states that after a White House meeting with the president and Secretary Long, no action will be taken to advance Rear Admirals Sampson or Schley. A court of inquiry will not be appointed unless Admiral Schley requests it. he is currently at Buenos Ayres.
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New York
Herald
Washington
White House
Long
Santiago
Sampson
Schley
Buenos Ayres
Wilberforce recollection tale from a clapham clergy meeting
At a Clapham clergy gathering the future bishop recalls an forgotten old Dr Who in the Surrey archdeaconry now part of Winchester. He pretends to know him and humorously confesses he remembered only the gray mare's rider and the hair on his coat. Kegan Paul memoirs.
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Surrey
Winchester
Clapham
Kegan Paul's
Nervous Man Quizzes Oath Understanding in Courtroom
The judge asks if the nervous man understands the oath. the man replies LT should think so, noting he has spent the morning dealing with stovepipes for his wife. The exchange hints at courtroom tension and a domestic context.
Bitter Contests Defined in Kentucky Governorship Case
Frankfort Ky Jan 3 The Joint commission to hear Goebel Taylor and Beckham Murrah contests for governor and lieutenant governor will be formed tomorrow drawn by lot three senators eight representatives Goebel allies aim for speedy final action while Taylor side promises rebuttal and alleges broader fraud Goebel backers claim Taylor was robbed of over 2000 Kenton votes Colonel Whallen arraigned on bribery charge held over to grand jury bond set at 10000 Loring charged with contempt over vault box tied to payments to Harrell in Goebel contest Cantrill denial of motion to quash precedes further rulings
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Goebel
Deboe
Taylor
Kenton County
Kentucky
Whalton
Harrell
Whallen
Thompson
Franklin County
Loring
Charles Ryan
Trust Company
Judge Cantrill
Court orders Beuoohiap Institute box produced tomorrow
The court adjourned the case and ordered the box to be produced at 11 o clock tomorrow. It is understood the court will comply with the order after a motion for appeal to the court of appeals was overruled. An attempt to indict Senator Harrell in Louisville is claimed by Whallen's attorneys, who say prosecution should have been there if any offense occurred. Harrell faces probable charges of conspiracy or accepting a bribe.
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Court of Appeals
Harrell
Louisville
Whallen
Notice for Patent on Ethel Lede Mining Claim in Montana
Elle Peterson of Butte Montana filed an application for patent for 16.57 acres of the Ethel Lede Lode in Independence Mining District Silver Bow County Montana. The claim details include boundary courses and corners from the northeast corner marked 1-5720 with an area of 16.57 acres, adjoining claims on Survey No. 9, Tiger Lode and Oriole Lode. Record shows location in Silver Bow County with date of first publication October 26 1898.
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United States Land Ofice
Helena
Montana
Elle Peterson
Butte
Ethel Lede
Independence
Silver Bow County
Eard
Burvey
Waera Ia
Section
the Recorder of
Frank Kant
James C Friend
George D. Greene
Register
Notice for filing mining patent application in Montana
Notice is hereby given that Thomas N. McCall and Adelia J. McCall of Butte Montana filed for a patent on 97.77 acres of the Rocky Mountain Cylte Pla cer Mining Claim in Little Pipe Stone district Jefferson County Montana. The notice references an official survey Sur No 6835 and includes metes and bounds beginning at corner No 1 and bearings from the unsurveyed township point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Land Ofice
Helena
Mont
Thomas N. McCall
Adelia J. McCall
Butte
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Little Pipestone
Jefferson County
Survey description of Claimed 27.17 Acre parcel in Jefferson County
Legal notice describing a land claim by George D. Greene and I. Baker as U S Claim Agents. It lists bearings and distances for the parcel starting at a corner, totaling about 27.17 acres. Adjoining claims are Burney No 2 Alta Lode Francis T McBride et al. and Lewis Lode unsurveyed. First publication Oct 27, 1899.
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Recorder of
Jeferson County
Burney No
Alta Lode
Francis T. McBride
Lewis Lode
Greene
Baker
U. S
Notice for Public Sale of Copper Trust Lode Patent Application
United States Land Office Helena Montana December 9 1899 notices Josiah H Trevise of Butte applies for patent for 1444 feet square area Copper Trust lode in Summit Valley unorganized mining district Silver Bow County Montana. Includes survey No 5678 with detailed boundary calls and intent to seek extra lateral rights for veins within surveyed boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Josiah H. Trevise
Butte
Copper Trust
Point of Discovery
Summit Valley
Sliver Bow County
United States of America
Sald
United States
Copper Trust lode surface claims filed in Silver Bow Montana
The Copper Trust lode has surface claims in conflict with several surveys and includes two described tracts totaling 0.009 acres not in conflict with other surveys. Location recorded in Book C of Lodes, Silver Bow county. Adverse claimants must file within sixty days at the Helena land office or be barred. First published December 11, 1999.
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Discovery Shapt
Silver Bow County
Montana
Anaconda Lode
Charles X
Larrable Et al
Sullivan Lode
United States Land Office
Helena
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Wilberforce
Jos
H. Harper
Gfirat
Nervita Iellseer
Mali
Nervita Medical Co
Anton & Jackson
Sta
Newbro Drug Co
A. Augendre
Pavia
Bale Agents
Lakeview
M. A. McLaughlin
Dr. McLaughlin
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