Boer War Dispatches Describe Heavy Fighting Around Ladysmith
Telegraph summaries from April reports detail Boer forces pressing near Ladysmith with 80,000 troops in the field. Allies claim contested operations at Cape Town and Pretoria, with claims of battles, bombardments, and movements as British and Boer factions exchange positions.
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Toon
Cayerad Ruitla
Wverye Oslop
Froudesapublican
Thales Chewspatch
DeWet
Vidiates
ANAD
Bramddayt
Lewie
Helena
Prlaaners
Hntagers
Cape Town
Simonton
Mey Tad
Turning Movement Fails in British Forces Action
Sunday report notes a delayed British attack as Colonel Hyahazon conducts a thorough scout to the Teft. The Bones en Agavored attempt to turn the British right wing is detected by mounted infantry, forcing the puns to stay closed. The effort extends the position with few if any gun actions.
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Wikkerstrom
Baers
Hyahazon
Nene
Doxers Society Ties With Local Catholics Near Bao Ying Fu
On a Saturday, the Doxers society connected with many Glinese Catholics near Bao Ying Fu in Xe province, Chi Li, southwest of Tien Tsing. The German gunboat Titis arrived at Taku, while other foreign vassals have departed those waters.
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Tie "Doxers" Society
Bao Ying Fu
Chi Li
Tien Tsing
Titis
Taku
Seven Lives Lost in Flood as Rains Return
Flooding worsens across the south as renewed rains inundate New Orleans and surrounding districts. Railways halted and telegraph links damaged. property losses rise to millions with numerous drownings and widespread displacement across Mississippi and Alabama towns.
Logan-Fodey wedding amid flood damage noted
Miss Elizabeth Logan and Vinathy Bouhsy were united in a ceremony at the Cathedral on Monday morning conducted by Very Rev. John FH Gwenching. The couple were attended by Miss Maggie Lagan and John Welch. After the ceremony, the newlyweds traveled to Sheighum on Douglas Avenue for a reception.
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Elizabeth Logan
Vinathy Bouhsy
Very Dev
John FH
Gwenching
Maggie + Lagan
John ‘Welch
Fookey
Sheighum
Douglas Avenue
Mes
Mr. Toohey
Iowa
Mad Ib
Willi Do
Daughterou
Baker Slew
Heavy Filipino Losses Reported in Manila War Scene
Descriptions from Manila dated April 20 report heavy Filipino casualties with 874 killed, 244 captured and many wounded. U.S. forces allegedly aided wounded amid hospital limitations, while Filipino resistance and local units suffer high losses near San Miguel and Batangas province.
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Manila
Tagiwoele
Authentle
Lavalve
Gus Mipinas
Americas
Deng
Miguel
Pilate
Putin
San Miguel
Nm Gmbtlig
Batangas
Wande
Sa Jose
Reverend Charles Beecher Early Fort Wayne Pastor
The report notes Rev. Charles Beecher, once pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in Fort Wayne, whose lineage includes Henry Ward Beecher. He moved from Indianapolis in 1844 to become a stated supply for one year, stayed until 1856 in Boston, then moved east and resigned. The piece highlights his influential ministry and the strong growth of his congregation.
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Charles Leecher
Georgetown
Massi
Fort Wayne
Henry “Ward Beecher
Indianapolis
Charles Beecher
Boston
Hare
Infant loses finger in swinging-spot accident
Volatile Rossel, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Rossel, suffered no serious pain. While playing, a swinging spot hook caught her finger, nearly severing the nail. Dr. Hayvett dressed the wound, hoping to save the member.
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Rossel
Aun Mira
Ulumdo
Patent Notice From Wis Invention Claims Brand Launch
A garbled notice reports an invention associated with Spy Tut avenue Jina awaiting a patent issuance tomorrow. It mentions a device or process intended for wholesale distribution and a formal patent grant claimed under a specific authority, though many words are unreadable.
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Maiswil Combvenvish
Seven Drowned in Pearl River Backwaters
Report of seven people drowned near Pearl River during a desperate escape from famine. A wagon crossed a broken bridge when the river’s floodwaters rose and halted traffic. The scene was described as chaotic with a broken bridge and a stalled railroad line nearby.
Desperate Situation Reported After Severe Storm
The Meridian area faced widespread damage with rising disaster reports as storms hit. Winds and flooding caused property damage and strain on aid efforts, as residents seek relief and restoration services amid ongoing turmoil.
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Meridian
Mik
Itavsor
Brent
Kilvanda
New Orleans Floods Hit City After Heavy Rain
New Orleans reports one of the heaviest rain storms in memory. Water covers streets and sidewalks sparking street car disruption and commercial shutdowns. Mississippi River crossovers and rail lines suffer, with services reduced as the city endures flood conditions.
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New Orleans
Damaged Railway Lines Hit by Floods in Mobile Area
The damaged OCR fragment mentions the Louisville and Nashville railroad and Keen Hauling, with references to Central, Northern states, and Mobile and Ohio lines. A bridge over the West Pangaoloa river near Scranton was washed away, with high water pounding foundations and extensive damage blamed on flood conditions.
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Mobile
Ala
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Tmutols Central
Nortlanstan
Ohio
West Pancagola River
Scranton
Record of Justice Ashley’s trial proceedings at Ab fon township
In Ab fon township Justice Ashley presided over a high profile case on charges of complicity in a house of ill fame. The court tied two changes of venue, summoned a large panel of witnesses, and the jury was impaneled after extended challenges amid extensive testimony before Judge Ashley. The trial continued into the following Monday evening.
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Justice Ashley
Fon
Batis
House of Il-Shine
Ashley
Patawayar
Local Election Pursuits Amid Adjourning Session
In a curt notice dated June in Bulurdiy, the assembly set a poll date for Tolting Uke and a statewide attorney general race. Officials mention G. Schemler, Wm Eapluy, K Wottenen G Wimmawell, and J C B McMalken as leading figures, with state revenue on the line.
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Berore
Menars Tf G. Schemler
William Eapluy
Nani Intiones
Renven
Duiver
Qininan Gf Pbb
Nan
Yyene Eral
Bendel & Co Plans Move to East Derry Street Building
Bendel and Co owners of the People’s store announce the entire building on East Derry Street will be devoted to the People’s store. The change aims to improve the institution and modernize its premises.
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Bendel & Co
Tite People
Charity donation by Wolf and Beasaver noted
Wolf and Beasaver allocated 199.50 on Saturday evenings for distribution to local orphans homes The gift equals 21 percent of profits from the week and supports St Vincent's and other charitable institutions The effort boosts popularity and patronage through the charitable program.
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Wolf & Beasaver
Fle Aten
Reformed
St ‘Vincent's
Mohlos Teneval Services Announced for Velata John HW
Funeral rites set for Velata John HW at 177 Griffithy Avenue Tuesday at 2:30 PM. Dr W Du Paiz of Wayve Street M E church to conducted with a private interment at Lindene Wood.
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Mohlos
Teneval
Velata
John HW
Ihe Weidaner
Griffithy Alenet
W. du Paiz
Wayve Sireet
The Dead Miser Copyright Secured for Miner's Photo
GC W Miner of Miner's tudin obtained a copyright for his famous picture The Dead Miser in the slate convention of photographers. William McMullen of Peltini's widertaking establishment posed for the study.
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GC. W. Miner
Miner
Tudin
Pee and Prite
William McMullen
Peltini
American swimming records fall at Olympic Club
Sydney Cavit has lowered the American record for 100 yards to 1 08.4 at the Olympic Club. Percy Cavit, his brother, swam one of the relay members in 57 1 6 seconds, improving a previous mark. The relays were carefully timed and witnessed at the event.
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Sydney Cavit
Percy Gavit
Sydney
Nite
Go Onefov
Oy Omite
Lowes
Armert
Seeard
Olympic Club
Robinson Nominated Again by Twelfth District Democrats
The Twelfth District Democratic convention renominated Hon. James M. Robinson for Congress. Judge Colverick urged unity and warned against foreign influence and the money power, praising Bryan and stressing adherence to Democratic principles. Robinson thanked the delegates and pledged support for the party’s platform.
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J. M. Robinson
Finn
Robinson
UwelLih
Evthosiaam
Coneidence
Uslmaraitedt
Fon
Samuel M. Meneh
Fins City
Bute Wittiebew Bis Mane
Conaidantion
Ghimnman
Willow Kapael
Otelovis
Anhan County
Cain
BT Smithy
Alen
Samed
Tun
Colaviel
Ehainman
Neslawalton
Dwatrman
Colaviele
Kansas City
Colerick Hits
Kaneene City
Tyan Carin
Tudge Colerich
Wim J
Dtryon
Htt
Bryan
Cowie
Blaveland
Che Syemleur
Schnaurey
Haven
Ims
Tadge
Walteed
Theweh
Honch
Jamex M
Golerick
Trubinson
Culuvicl
Mn Robindod
Rampalatol
Chatvinin
Ceufleuen
Dennerney
Ita Party
Tohem
Atveng
Iit Nin
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