Kitchener to be South Africa's first military governor
A dramatic column argues Major General Sir Horatio Herbert Kitchener should govern the Transvaal as England’s agent, reshaping Dutch rule into an English colony with a strong British influence. It notes his rapid rise, early civil work, and reception in London after the Sudan, amid hints of new place names and a quasi-colonial reorganization once he takes power.
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Kitchener
South Africa
General Wood
Cuba
Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Transvaal
England
Australia
India
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Dom Paul
Steyn
Free State
Soudan
Victoria
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Alevdra
Tugela
Roberts River
Mafeking
York
Kru
Herbert Kitchener
Herbert
War Office
Survey of
Palestine Exploration Fund
Holy Land
Galillee
Cyprus
Erzeroum
Evelyn Wood
Suakin
Gemalzah
Sirdar
Sir Horatio Kitchener
Egypt
Prince of Wales
London
Lord Roberts
Bobs
James Brown Potter
Hypnotism Used to Extract Confession in Crime
A report from John D. Quackenbos of Columbia discusses public interest as a thief’s confession was extorted through hypnotism. The piece notes the method and its impact on criminal cases and public perception.
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John D. Quackenbos
Columbia’ University
Rail timetable notes for Butte Anaconda and neighboring lines
The notice lists daily passenger and freight arrivals and departures from St Paul and Missouri River points, with schedules for the Coast Limited and Pacific Express. It details departures from Butte and Anaconda depots, including times for Northern Pacific, Oregon Short Line, Great Northern, and Northern Pacific connections, plus steamship ticket sales to Europe.
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Pacific Express
St Paul
Missouri River Point
Nora Coast Lis
St. Paul
Twin City Express
St] Paul
Teno R River Points
Weureieys
Pee Jurass Mondandayal Ierigags
N. P
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific
Follo
Union
Anaconda
aEnae Northern
Great Falls
Helens Focal
Northern Pacific
Portland
Great Northern Railwa
Oregonorthroad
North Line
Pecitia Rallwez
Connecti Steamship
Europe
Great West
Union Pacific
Western
Ogden
Pullman Palace
Chicago
Pointe
Overland Limited
Portland Speets
Tital Echo
Weber Canons
Devil's Slide
Witch Rocks
Ames Monument
Missouri River
Salt Lake
Denver
Helena
Great Northern R. R
H. O. Wilson
Montana
Burlington
Department of Civility
Denver Times
Omaha
St Louis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Flat Trajectory and Its Importance in Ballistics
A Fortnightly Review piece explains that a flat trajectory in rifles extends range and increases hit chances by reducing over or under estimation errors. It compares Martini Henry and Lee-Metford rifles, noting velocity and trajectory differences that affect accuracy and potential ricochets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Actor Florence Blunder in Hartford Speech
A Connecticut audience mistake leads to a humorous mislocation as actor Florence thanks Hartford while recalling his youth and early encouragement. The anecdote, cited by Mr. Jefferson, underscores the need for actors to know their venue.
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Florence
Connecticut
Hartford
New Haven
Jefferson
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Coast Limited
Copper City
Hamilton
Forth
Copper City Limited
Fortland
City
Main and
Park Streets
W. H. Merriman
G. A
Denver Rio Grande
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Adrea
North Main Street
Mont
D. E. Burley
It Lake
Utah
TH Reed Cab and Transfer Company
Cives Quickest and Peat Service
Broadway
the People's Favorite
H. I. Clay
Union Pacific R. R. Co
Balt Lake City
RT NT
Civil Service
Phil. Dani
Hhont
J. B. Segur
Billings
Lagu Nail
Northwest
Trai
P.m
Tam
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