Natal Menaced by Boers In renewed Natal crisis
London reports say Boers pour through passes toward General Buller with transports and guns. Orange Free State rebels rejoin fighting. telegraphs cut, hussars missing. Gen Colville failed to trap Boer leaders at Reinfeldt. Brabant demands surrender after Wepener attack. Steyn brother captured near Maree. American Scout FF R Burnham captured then escaped near Winburg.
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London
Natal
Buller
Ladysmith
Orange Vree
Cape Town
Hussars
Colville
Reirfontein
Foreign Legion
de Villehois Mareuil
Maree Siding
Teday
FF. R. Burnham
Gen. Roberts
Bloemfontein
Winburg
Farm Accidents Hit Home as Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promises Relief
On farms accidents occur frequently with cuts bruises and sprains. The ad claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves pain instantly and warns never to be without it, presenting a bold remedy for common injuries.
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Thomas
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure
A testimonial from Thomas A. Swarts of Columbus Ohio claims severe stomach trouble kidney and liver issues were cured by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery after six years of doctors and weight gain of 27 pounds following eight bottles. The ad also touts Dr Pieres Pleasant Pellets for biliousness.
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Dr. Pierce
Thomas A. Swarts
Columbus
Ohio
Plague Declining in Honolulu After Chinatown Fire
April 9 dispatch reports the plague waning with costs for relief and care rising. It notes 500 Japanese residents burned out petitioning for 1900 tax exemption, salaries for doctors and inspectors, and the Noana from Sydney arriving with no health issue. Health officer complains of lax vessel health enforcement.
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San Proneiveu
Jonetulu
Phywakit
Hionolulu
Chinatown
Noana
Sydney
Woods
Executive Council
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Wisconsin Resident
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin hails One Minute Cough Cure as a wonderful quick and harmless remedy. He claims it instantly helps coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe whooping cough pneumonia and throat irritation. Mothers endorse it and the notice mentions Worgala at Liensewiwth Bros.
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W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
Liensewiwth Bros
San Francisco Labor Council Urges Chinese Exclusion Strengthening
The San Francisco labor council declares against any amendment that would lessen the Chinese exclusion act and calls Congress to re enact the law with anti evasion amendments. It also urges immediate passage of a law for total perpetual exclusion of all Japanese not accredited by Japan's government on its diplomatic staff.
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San Francisco
Cal
Francisco Labor Council
Congress
United States
Best Salve in the World Banner Salve
An advertisement proclaims Banner Salve as the world’s best salve made from a prescription by a renowned skin specialist. It claims healing effects for piles burns scalds ulcers running sores and all skin diseases from Houseworth Bros.
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Houseworth Bros
Street Railway Strike Hits Chicago Suburbs
Chicago City Railway power house workers strike cripples South side service. Thousands walk home as engineers firemen and dynamo men roles are filled by inexperienced substitutes, signaling more serious outcomes.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway Company
Southside
Grain-O Grain-3: A new health drink replaces coffee
Grain-O is advertised as a food drink replacing coffee for all ages. It claims to be made from pure grains and easy on sensitive stomachs while offering coffee like richness and a lower price per package.
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Grogars
Ashanti Situation Serious in Gold Coast Colony
Report from Coomassie states Ashanti tribes are in uproar over perceived attempts by Governor Sir Frederic Mitchell Hodgson to seize the golden stool. The Ashanti king remains in revolt as tensions rise in the colony.
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Gold Coast
Ashanti
Coomassie
Bekhwai
Frederic Mitchell Jodgson
Gorman Faces No Role in Incoming Campaign Struggle
Baltimore April report states ex Senator Gorman will not partake in the national campaign while Senator McComas remains deeply interested. The shift ends prior expectations of Gorman aiding his party amid the looming contest.
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Gorman
Baltimore
Senator McComas
McComas
Persin Syrup Co. testimonial from Monticello Indiana
A testimonial letter dated Oct 17 1899 from F M Wilcoxson of Thomas Drug Store endorses Dr Calawell's Syrup Persin for stomach trouble and constipation praising its benefits and granting permission to publish the statement.
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Persin Syrup Co
Monticello
Famous Indian Chief Shaughnassee Dies at 90
Shaughnassee, famed chief of the Potawatomi, died here at age ninety and was buried in his dooryard with Indian rites beside his wife who passed away a year earlier. A large turnout of red Indians attended the funeral feast. Porth suffered quick consumption after a winter grip.
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Nadeau
Kanu
Shaughnassee
Pottawatomies
Banner Salve Promises Greatest Healing Ointment
WWouseworth Bros promote Banner Salve as the most healing ointment in the world for burns sores and cuts, urging readers to try the product for rapid relief and recovery.
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Wwouseworth Bros
American commanders seek more troops in northern district
In Manila reports say Young and Beil urge reinforcements as units are stretched. They cite exhausted troops unable to hold towns in northern Luzon and southern Luzon operations with multiple insurgent engagements and assassinations of local officials suspected of aiding Americans.
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Young and Beil
Manila
Sturgis
Nevaliches Road
Forty-second Infantry
Laguna
Paeto
Gordon
Sixteenth Infantry
Aparri
Faganyan Povince
Eighteenth Infantry
Capiz
Panay
Calbayon
Samar
District office manager seekers in Illinois with pay offer
Several persons sought for district office managers across counties in Illinois. Willing to pay 2000 yearly, payable weekly, with mutual opportunities. References exchanged. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. L A Park 320 Caxton Building Chicago.
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District Ofice
L.A. Park
Caxton Building
Clicagry
Lifeboat Found Adrift Near Wrangel Narrows
The fishing steamer Edith reports picking up a lifeboat marked Dominion Sydney Marenna after the British bark Dominion sailed from Tacoma in March bound for Sydney Nova Scotia with a cargo of lumber. Shipping men debate whether Dominion foundered or the lifeboat was washed overboard in a storm.
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Life Boat
Seattle
Wash
Edith
Wrangel Narrows
Alaska
Dominion
Sydney
Tacoma
N.S. W
Jackies
Poet Tall Resumes Lecture After Foley Remedy
Eugene J. Tall the poet and publisher credits Foley's Honey and Tar with restoring his voice just before a scheduled lecture at Central Music Hall Chicago. Houseworth Bros.
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Eugene J. Tall
Foley
Central Music Hall
Chicago
Houseworth Bros
Navy squadron set to have Hong Kong headquarters
Headquarters for the recently formed United States Navy squadron in Chinese waters will be in Hong Kong. The ships sent from Manila and San Francisco are now believed to be stationed there permanently. D. A. Smith and W. A. Long have arrived to report for duty in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong
San Francisco
United States Navy
Manila
D. A. Smith
Navy
W. AL. Long
Grain O Grain-O Health Drink Promoted As Coffee Alternative
An advertisement touts Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee substitute. The testimonial claims it nourishes the system and strengthens both adults and children, with guidance to prepare it from its package for a healthful table.
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Ilady Waites
New War Minister Named by Rome Amid Armored Craft Plan
An Italian official from Rome announces Count Ponza di Span Martino as the new war minister. He orders immediate commencement of formation of six armored catapults of a new type for naval and land operations, signaling a bold defense initiative.
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Rome
Apri
Ponza di Span Martino
Little Oola's Cure Claims Wide Reach
A scanned ad proclaims Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup cures many illnesses including consumption and various big ailments, claiming thousands of lives saved each year. The quirky claim highlights a period-like health tonic marketed with dramatic language.
Accused of Sending Infernal Machine in Cincinnati
Police arrested Charles J. Piese, Dr. Ti. Banton, Avril, and others after an infernal machine was found on Cox's portico and another in Baxton's room. The group, linked to the city board dispute, faced charges amid threats and allegations of explosive expertise.
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Cincinnatit
Hamilton
Stabbing at Zeam hotel leaves brothers badly hurt
Fred and Steve Titus, owners of a Union station hotel and restaurant in Zeam, were attacked by an unknown assailant. Fred was stabbed in the back twice with the blade piercing kidneys and lungs, and Steve was slashed across the back with an eighteen inch long wound requiring twenty six stitches. Fred is likely to die. Steve’s injuries may not be fatal.
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Ten
Penn
Ind
Fred
Steve Titus
Union Station
Zeam
Steve
Dean's Ointment Ad Promises Cure All Aches
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a reliable cure while dismissing physicians' failures. It claims 50 cents at any drugstore and invites readers to try the product for relief.
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Dean
Stratton to Buy Brown Palace Hotel in Denver
Stratton, known for Independence name, plans to purchase the Brown Palace hotel in Denver for an amount around a specified sum. The report notes uncertainty and mentions prior health concerns and a patent remedy, with a side reference to a drug store product.
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American Association of Medical and Surgical Specialists
Fotel Bucklen
Dr. Smith
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JW. Smith
A. AL AL
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
Truth
The
Indianapolis State Sentinel
Weekly State Sentinel
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Tre Trut
Burdick
America
Smyth
Ford
Ueder
Sears, Roebuck & Co
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Hil
Londike
Rae
Arkansas
Lewis
G. G. Nichols
Tion
Marion Country
Tomi
A. All
M.D
Barrie Creek
Brabant
Steyms
Uruguay
England
Montevideo
Urange
Gae Bay
Warner
C. HW. Leonard
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Drs. K.e& Keo
ADPLQ
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Pourth Ste, Cincinnathe
Frank Randoigh, mM. D
Main ST
Eleh&rit
DeWite
W. Sh. Lake
Happy Creek
Honseworth
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
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