Meerkatfontein Defeat Reports Hit London News
London dispatches report a Boer victory near Brandfort over British forces with 600 killed or wounded and 900 prisoners taken, while counter reports from Pretoria mention water shortages and strategic difficulty for Lord Roberts. Plumer is wounded in the Mafeking relief fight as British officers suffer in fierce close combat.
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London
Daily Mail
Brandfort
de Wet
Meyerkatsfontein
Daily News
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay
Lord Roberts
Meerkafontein
Kroonstad
Bloemfontein
The
Times
Morning Post
Blomfontein
Plumer
Ramathlabama
Thalf
Bodle
Ralt
Manning
Fifth Dragoon Guards
Fred Crewe
MacLaren
Milligan
Yorkshire
British Heavy Cannonade Reported At Fourteen Streams
London reports from Pretoria dated April 9 describe heavy cannonading at Fourteen Streams with British using a boomaval gun as Lord Methuen moves toward Sloopsrukh. Remounts arrive in Bloeifontein while British losses are estimated at no less than 5,000 horses monthly.
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London
Pretoria
Laurenzo Marquez
Muelley
van Poeschoten
Prats
Masserae
Vaal
Fischer
Wolmarans
Wessel
Pischer
Prince of Wales
Leyds
Correre d' Italia
Taveoag
Lord Roberts
Brussels
Brussel
Berlin correspondent notes Boer leaders seek truce for talks
The Berlin Daily News correspondent reports Boer leaders at Naples concede no hope for independence peace but aim to save face and press for a truce to continue negotiations. Boer strength is placed at 38,000 as British forces uncover documents at Bloemfontein once owned by Steyn and Fischer.
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Leomdon
Berlin
The
Daily News
Relehtuan Oc
Orn Speuit
Card
London
Naples
Pischer
Correspondence on Dutch Rising Plot Arrives via Blomfontein
The Times correspondent at Blomfontein reports that the fall of Lady Semith was to be the pretext for a general Dutch rising. The French stemmer Camvella, from Favre Feb. 25, has arrived with two passengers, including the Chilengo am bilance corps. Most passengers will travel by train to the Transvaal.
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Lady Semith
Times
Blomfontein
Lovensof Torques
Favre
Chilengo Ambilance Corps
Transvaal
Kipling Sails for England from Cape Town
Rudyard Kipling sailed from Cape Town today bound for England. He sets course for home after a voyage that included a stay in South Africa during April.
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Kipling
England
Cape Town
Rudyard Kipling
Melba Armstrong Granted Divorce in Texas Court
Charles N F Armstrong secures a divorce from Nelie Armstrong known as Melba. Petition filed December 12, 1899. Trial by publication due to nonservice. Child custody awarded to the father.
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New York
Galveston
Tenth District Court
Charles N. F. Armstrong
Nellie Armstrong
Melba
Armstrong
Sir Andrew Armstrong
Bart. M. P
Mmb
Ebingee
Frances Fullerton Armstrong
Tinks County
Ireland
Texas
Nelie Armstrong
Australia
Tudge Stewart
Brave Soldier Defends Cave In Philippines
A letter from the Philippine front describes a soldier trapped in a cave above a mountain with little food or water. He held off Filipinos for three days, rescued amid many dead and wounded at the cave mouth, and proved worn by hunger and thirst after the perilous siege.
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Philippines
Fort Worth
Tex
Bracton Carter
Lipa
Philippine Islands
Carter
Lilipings
Hin
Snowfall Reported Across Central and Eastern Kansas
Reports from Kansas indicate a heavy snow fall across central and eastern regions. Larned records ten inches, Great Bend four inches, and Minooka reports a heavy accumulation.
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Kansas City
Kansan
Larned
Great Fend
Minoora
Government Builds Navy Ships and Armor Plate Debate
Representative Foss told the House naval affairs committee that government shipbuilding cannot match private industry in cost. He urged against a government armor plate factory, citing cheaper private construction and armor abroad. Foss argued private yards are better for ship repairs, and he cites higher labor limits and superior workmanship in private firms.
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Washington
Oss
Chengo
e@haternan
House Committee On
Naral Affairs
Foss
House
Naval Committee
Europe
Tass
Lam
Charity in Frange Shows Ladies’ Heroic Charity in Hospitals
A Century item notes women of rank performing hands on care for cancer patients in infirmaries with fixed duty days. Duchess d Uzes and other noble families dress wounds and assist peasantry while a poorer woman nurses a beggar child. contrasts with lack of everyday benevolence and humane acts among peers.
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d’Uzes
Chateau
England
America
Montana Senate Sees Unseating of Clark Likely
Washington dispatch reports the Senate is likely to unseat Senator W A Clark of Montana after a unanimous committee on privileges and elections recommended removal. Analysts expect an early vote, with Clark potentially resigning before the decision. The inquiry cites alleged bribery attempts and extensive outlays in the disbarment case, totaling about 2.5 million dollars. Also noted are Judge Caldwell's declination to be nominated for vice president and a reported $82 million surplus projection for the government. Colonel J F Lifford of Texas dies at his home near Boerne at age over seventy.
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Washington
Committee On Privileges and Elections
W. A. Clark
Montana
Capitol
Senate
Clark
Supreme Court of Montana
Piggott
Thunt
the Sun
Iis
Henry C. Caldwell
Arkansas
Tdan
Jones
Pudge Caldwell
Gillette-Hergog funds for Kansas City convention hall
The Gillette-Hergog Manufacturing Company of Minneapolis contributes 850 000 to insure the erection of the new convention hall in time for occupancy by the Democratic national convention in July.
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Kansas City
Gillette-Hergog Manufacturing Company
Minneapolis
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Mother
Mrs Calvin Zimmerman of Millaburg Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure as a speedy harmless remedy for coughs colds croup and sore throat. She says it is pleasant for children and yields immediate results, claiming it can prevent consumption and cure bronchitis pneumonia grippe and throat and lung diseases.
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Calvin Zimmerman
Millaburg
Moogh
Gas strike found during Niagara drilling on Canadian side
Gas was struck while holes were drilled on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. The discovery could lead to a cheap fuel source for new industries at Niagara. An investigation will follow to determine the extent and potential impact.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara, Ts
La Grippe Coughs Linger Months Says Ad Note
An old advertisement warns coughs from La Grippe may persist for months and risk fatal outcomes after danger is passed. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a protective remedy offered by H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Japanese Auction Sales Sweep New York Fashion Scene
An observer notes that Japanese house decoration ideas have saturated fashion circles and forecasts a reaction among stylish New York residents amid a surge in Japanese auction sales across the city.
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New York
Grain-O keeps you healthy with grain based drink
A letter from a reader says Grain-O after a week replaces coffee for her. It nourishes and feeds the system and is safe for children. It is the strengthening substance of new grains and makes a delicious table beverage for all ages. Purchase from your grocer for 5c or 25c.
Try Schlott's Laundry Ad Promises Pickup Service
Try Schlott's Laundry at 12 South Galena avenue offers shirt waists plain 10c fancy 15c lace curtains 80c per pair and rough dry work 8c per lb Ring up phone 269 and we will call for your work Od if.
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Schlott
South
Galena Avenue
Opportunities for Business On New Chicago North-Western Rail Lines
A pamphlet outlining business opportunities on the Chicago and North-Western Railway’s new lines is available. Apply to Agents of the C and N W R or the General Passenger and Ticket Agent, 22 Fifth Ave, Chicago. Helen H. Birch, piano teacher, studio at 150 West St, offers music instruction.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
W. R.y
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Helen H. Birch
West St
Bids Wanted for Steel Vault Fixtures in Freeport Illinois
Freeport Illinois invites sealed bids for steel vault fixtures per filed plans. Bids due by Friday April 18 at 8 pm, opening at City Hall. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. City Clerk Grorae 4 Tanpy signs official notice.
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Freeport
Ill
Grorae
Tanpy
Magnetic cure ad promises disease relief without drugs
The ad touts a natural cure for chronic diseases and facial treatment by the Weltmer school among others. It claims many Freeport residents were healed, offers confidential service, and lists office hours and free consultations at 158 Stephenson St Freeport Ill.
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Weltmer School
Nevada
Freeport
Stephenson St
Ill
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