General Butler's Army to Force the Boers from Big Barsberg
London reports no news on relief of Mufe King. British forces plan to drive the Boers from the Biggarsberg range as 32,000 additional troops for South Africa are at sea. Meantime, Botha's position around the Free State strongholds holds, with spies and recruits active and preparations underway for a major engagement as 25,000 of the 40,000 men are poised for action.
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Butler
Big Barsberg Range
Botha
London
Mufe- King
Geo. Wyndhim
Perliamentary
House of Commons
Huller
Ladysmith
Biggarsberg
Afrikander Bund
Cape Colony
South Africa
Nebraska Populists and Democrats Clash in Lincoln Caucuses
In Lincoln on March 19 both parties held morning caucuses to choose delegates for upcoming conventions. Fights over state at large delegates for Sioux Falls Cincinnati and Bronx Falls Kanase City reflect deep division. Populists and Democrats claim leadership with fusion talks unlikely and Republicans poised to convene their own meeting.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bronx Falls
Kanase City
Sioux Falls
Cincinnati
Free Sliver Republicana
German offer to agrarian party on imports and duties
March 19 Berlin reports the Frankfurter Zeitung that the government proposes raising duties on American grain if the agrarian party drops its opposition to importing pickled meat. Wheat duty would rise from ives marks fifty to six marks per fowble centner. A Hamburg correspondent notes America will not accept total meat import prohibition and that counter measures are expected.
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Berlin
The
Frankfurter Zeitung
Agrarian Party
America
Lament on Trade War Risks and German Policy
The fragment argues that restricting imports such as meat would fuel retaliation and justify broader anti German commerce measures. It contends American laws have shaped tariffs and customs and warns against narrow prohibitions that would empower Germany to retaliate and erode U S trade influence.
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United States
Germany
British Interests In China in House of Commons
London March 1 Parliament debated Britain’s China policy amid reports of trouble. Parliamentary Secretary Broderick said the government is taking all steps to protect British interests and denied US reports that the American government plans to send warships to China.
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London
Belug
Om Weston
House of Commons
China
Foreign Office
Broderick
United States
Contest Not Settled in Soulhville Visit
Governors Taylor and Beckham rode the same train to Prairiefort after a quiet Sunday in Soulhville. The visit produced no noticeable events likely to affect their contest.
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Soulhville
Taylor
Beckham
Prairiefort
Tita
Natal Mounted Police in colonial service described
Article details the Natal Mounted Police commanded by Colonel John Dartnell. About seven hundred strong, organized into troops and detachments, they recruit three year terms with pay starting at six shillings daily rising to seven. Recruits must own horse and gear. government provides arms. Promotions from within, varied postings, and duties include peace patrols, court work, census, hut and dog taxes, plus remount fund protections. Officers gain prestige and privileges, with past service noted in the Zulu War.
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London Mall
Natal
Berthy
Fcer
Marsteburg
Corpa
Porce
A Sharp Doctor in Courtroom Wit
A young doctor in a trial answers a sarcastic cross examination with wit. The judge and jury witness his quick understanding as he explains concussion of the brain with a clever exchange about two lawyers banging heads. A magazine note follows about How to Select a Wife.
Meat Inspection Bill Sparked by German Trade Fears
Chicago packers warn that the proposed meat inspection act would curb American exports to Germany, especially canned meats and sausages. Packer quotes say the law in its present form would raise prices, provoke retaliation, and harm both nations by restricting trade and increasing costs for the poor in Germany.
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Chicago
Pack
Wilk
Germany
Salo
Try To Be Cheerful In Humble Conversation
A humorous Washington Star fragment shows a perspiring friend asking if one wishes to be a polar bear. The reply declines the fantasy, noting hard luck and a desire to remain human to freely use ice water and a basin, contrasting fate with a zoological warden’s duties.
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Zoological
Mia
Washington Star
The Ostrich as a British South Africa Pet Tale
A British cavalryman tamed an ostrich that followed him relentlessly. When the rider teased the bird by pulling a feather, the ostrich struck with a powerful kick, nearly cracking the skull. Despite its small height, the ostrich’s legs are described as muscular and capable of deadly force.
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South Africa
Cape Nome Sailings From Seattle Advertised
If you are bound for the new Gold Fields and wish to reach early, book on Oregon Geo W. Dickingon Caronne Ohio Tacoma Centennial Santa Ana Roanoke sailing from Seattle. For reservations contact Northern Pacific City Ticket Office at Park and Main, Butte, Montana, or write to W. H. Merriman, Genl. Agent.
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Seattle
Oregon
Geo
W. Dickingon
Caronne
Ohio
Tacoma
Centennial
Santa Ana
Roanoke
Northern Pacific City
Corner Park
Main Streets
Butte
Mont
W. H. Merriman
Gen
Northern Pacific Runs Sleeping Cars Anaconda to St Louis
The Norther Pacific operates the Pullman Standard sleeping cars from Anaconda to St Paul and St Louis. Two sleeping cars are on the night train from Anaconda and Butte, one via Billings and Burlington to St Louis, and one from Butte to Paul with no car changes en route.
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Norther Pacific
Anaconda
St. Paul
St. Louis
Butte
Billings
Burlington
Paul
Rio Grande Western Announces Through Trains Eastward
The Rio Grande Western railway will begin daily through trains to the east via Salt Lake and Denver on February 26. Trains include Pullman Palace sleepers to Chicago dining cars and free reclining chair cars, with Montana travelers making one change to Missouri River points and Chicago, St. Louis, or eastern cities. Tickets to any destination offered, with tours of scenic Colorado including Garden of the Gods and Royal Gorge. Contact McBride, General Agent, 47 East Broadway, Butte.
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Rio Grande Western Railway
Great Salt Lake
Chicago
Montana
Missouri River
St. Louis
New York
America
Blacanyon
Royal Gorge
Manita
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
Denver
Alias summons in silver bow justice court Montana
The State of Montana greets CJ S Erickson defendant and commands appearance in justice court at 47 West Granite Street Butte on the 1st day of April 1200 at 10 o clock. The case D. C. Smith plaintiff vs Erickson rests on the record and summons is issued by E A Nichols justice of the peace of Silver Bow county.
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Justice's Court
Township of
Silver Bow
County of
State of Montana
E. A. Nichols
E . D. C. Smith
Va. C
Montana
Charles ‘Thomas
Vetere
Richard H. Thomas
Alotift
Hatley ‘Thomas
Pulto
Sliver How County
Wldlilon
Butte
Joseph Prion
State of
Jefferson
Whitehall Township
A. Leas
A. R. McDonald
Fred Sherley
Whitehall
A. D
Free Cures for Male Weakness Offered by Doctor
A sensational claim advertises a free remedy for sexual weakness and enlarged male organs. Readers are urged to send name and address to Dr L W App in Detroit for a free receipt and home treatment details. Included are letters praising the method and a mix of legal notices and bankruptcy summons from Montana and local court actions.
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L. W
Hall
Detroit
Mich
Daily Mail
Bir
Tim
Public Mining Patent Notice for Frenny R Bartlett and Donahue
United States Band Office Helena Montana on January 25 1900 publishes notice that Frenny R Bartlett and Michael A Donahue have filed for a patent on 11.84 acres of Spokane lode claim in Silver Bow and Jefferson counties Montana surveyed as No 5801 with 7.44 acres claimed after exclusions. The notice details the claim location, bearing, and corner points and lists adjoining claims and survey numbers. First publication January 37 1900.
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Long Pilgrim Lode
Seine
Recorder
Silver Bow County
United States Band Office
Helena
Montana
Frenny R. Bartlett
Michael A. Donahue
Butte
Spokane Lode
Silver Bow and
Jeferson Countes
Boulder
Dorth
Dexinning
Recorder of
Jefferson Counties
Aurvey Ma
Mary Ellen Lads
James W
U.S. Land Office
Janos Welch
Jefferson County
State of
N. E
U. 8
Notice of Mining Patent Application 41%4 Helena MT 1900
Notice is hereby given that William W. Williams of Butte Montana has filed for a patent for 1000 linear feet of the Lion Lode Mining Claim in Summit Valley Silver Bow County Montana. The claim lies in T3N R7W with official survey No 4798 and a field note and plat on file.
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Unttates Land Office
Welena
Montana
Alfred N. Patterson
Joseph J
F. Gervais
Lina H. Speer
John Lindeau
Francois X. Giard
Butte
Independence
Silver Bow County
United States Land Office
Helena
William W. Williams
Lion Lode
Bummit Valley
N. BR
Mie
N. EB
Lode claim details and bankruptcy notice from 1900 record
Includes survey bearings for a lode claim in Silver Bow County with a 18.32 acre tract and adjacent Fanny Scott Lode, applicant William W Williams, plus a bankruptcy subpoena to Samuel Nixon scheduled in Butte district court for April 28, 1900. Paper cites multiple officials and filing dates.
Notice of Forfeiture for Samuel Barker Case
Samuel Barker Sr attorney for applicant announces first publication February 16 1900 regarding a legal forfeiture matter.
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Samuel Barker, SR
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Mafeking
Nebraska
Position of
Ted
Pierce
Golden
Cape Nome
ST. Paul and ST. Louis
Salt Lake
McBride
Ticket Office
East Broadway
Alias
A. Booth
R. Tippette & Co
C. C. Clark
Mary Bradley
Andrew Rollin
B. A. Nichols
Justice of the Peace
District of Montana
United States of America
Samuel Nixon
Samuel M. Nixon
Lemuel Nixon
James ¥. Lott
Silver City Mercantile Company
Bankee
District Court of the United States of America
Am Court of Bankruptcy
Young Bros
Paina
Sham Knowles
Bu T
Job
A. Ae Justice of
Said Township
Office OF
Bowery Mining Company
Ssonvana
and Bowery Mining Company
Chas, Mattison
Forbin Block
John Berkin
Magraw
Chas
Mattison
H. 8
Cretary
H. Harper
Apene
Bersby
District Court
Grees
Lierne S
Silver Baw County
Fanny Scott Lode
George D. Greene
Register
Baker
Apankrupt
District Court of
Latrict
Montand
Anid District
Ansiwer
Western Wagon and Grain Company
Hiram Knowles
Hutte
Geo. W. Sproule
T. B. Stephens
Artest
Geo. W. Sproul
T. B. Btuphens
W. BE. Carroll
J. M. Hinkle
Cltmaston
Sanders & Sanders
J. L
M. L. Wines
W. A. Pennigton
George D. Grepne
J. W. Oberman
Camp Creek
Wallace M. L. Dern
Butie, Mont
Second Judicial District
J. D. Porter
L. D. Porter
Margaret Viola Porter
Ree Mglinton G, Clark
James F. Wilkins
Anita
A. Augendre
Paris
Newbro
Bale Agee
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