World News In Brief From Global Fronts And Domestic Events
Brig Gen Funston drops libel suit against Archbishop Ireland. Four mutilated bodies found in trunks at St. Louis Union Station, police suspect murder. Berlin Observatory chief denies world will end in November to ease Adventist fears. Vice President Hobart dies in Patterson New Jersey funeral to be attended by President McKinley. Plans in South Africa: Gen Joubert’s bold move against British column near Durban, Boer losses cited. British transports delayed by bad food. 15 000 pounds dumped at sea. Cham berlain reports robust American shipping, best year in bureau history. Boer defenses hold as Kings Rifles counterattack, Ladysmith endures, dysentery in enemy camp. British salute to Prince of Wales at noon. morale high among British troops. Lyddite threat noted. Boers driven to gun positions by revolvers.
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Union Station
St. Louis
Germany
Berlin Observatory
Joubert
Durban
Ladysmith
Kings Rifles
White
Prince of Wales
Boers Repulsed At Ladysmith On Nov 9
The Times of Natal reports a determined Boer assault on Thursday November 9 at Ladysmith. Artillery opened at 4 am and Boers attacked from ridges and kopjes near the British lines. A Johannesburg volunteers brigade led the main assault, but Kings Rifles defended well. Boers were repulsed but briefly returned before retiring under heavy British fire.
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the Times
Natal
Ladysmith
Free State
New Castle
Johannesburg
Kings Rifles Corps
New Zealand Cough Remedy Gains Popularity in Reefton
E J Scantlebury states that after taking Chamberlain’s medicines as agency, sales of the Cough Remedy have surged, surpassing all others in two years. He cites many reports of efficacy and his own household use, noting the product’s pleasant taste and safety for children. Available at A E Hodgkinson’s drug store.
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E. J. Scantlebury
A. E. Hodgkinson
Opening and Closing of the Lake Devils Lake navigation
Capt. E E Heerman details closing dates for Devils Lake navigation stating the lake left in fall 1882 on November 14 after two days of rain. The run period then tracked by dates when the boat commenced running and stopped. Also note an advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills for headaches promising blood and nerve support with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee.
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Devils Lake
E. E. Heerman
Dr. King
C. W. Greene
Gorder to Move Oakes Machine Shop to Devils Lake
Chr Gorder of Oakes intends to relocate his machine shop to Devils Lake after receiving encouragement there He plans to leave around December first and leaves Oakes after ten years of work in steam boilers and machine shop services He previously moved from Minneapolis seeking better work opportunities in the Northwest Crookston College announces its fourteenth term starts September 11 1899 inviting catalog requests from Crookston Minn.
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Gorder
Oakes
Devils Lake
Mr. Gorder
Minneapolis
Northwest
Crookston College
Crookston
Minn
The Burlington Limited Train Ad Across the Twin Cities
The Finest Limited from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago promises electric lighting and steam heating with every comfort offered by other trains and some features unique to Burlington. A reminder to remember this when buying railroad tickets.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Burlington
Especially For Ladies on Burlington Limited to Chicago
A humorous Old West style passage praises compartment cars on the Burlington Limited from St Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago. It highlights home comforts like an electric heater for curling irons and includes quirky dialogue about naming a farm and cash crops in a comical marriage setup.
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Burlington Limited
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Burlington
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J.S. Thor
Devils Lake Mercantile Co
Thee & Co's
Pt.t. Lee
East Fourth St
Crescent Bicycles
Cent
Crescent
C. W. Kelley
Nition and Sporting Goods
Fourth Street
Funston
Archbishop Ireland
Garrett A. Hobart
United States
Patterson
New Jersey
McKinley
New Zealand
Urenians Er
Tso
Ian
Guitars
Mandolins
Elgin
Waltham
Hamilton
Dueber
Hampden
Kentlemen
Wirran
H. Huesgen
P. O
LaRue-Miller Company
Devils Lake, MN. D
Indianpolis
Mandy
J.J. Bell
Fourth St
G. W. Jamieson
Eer
Bentriciat
Sveer
Mons
City Hack
Monroe Branchflower
BAY View Livery
Sixth Street
Devils Lake, N. D
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