Boers Demonstrate Jest Amid War Turmoil Across Front Lines
Dispatches from London and Pretoria describe Boer actions near Ladysmith and Frere Camp amid heavy bombardment and river flooding. Reports note British reverses, sorties, and losses, with the Long Tom cannon repaired and dynamite contract changes recorded.
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German Vessel Seizure Sparks Neutral Rights Debate
British cruiser captures the Hamburg steamer Bundesrath with alleged contraband and three German officers aboard as it headed for Delagoa Bay. The prize is brought to Durban for adjudication, provoking Berlin to condemn Britain and debate neutrals rights and the legality of search and passenger stoppage.
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Sympathy For Boers Sparks City Mass Meeting
A mass meeting in New York’s Academy of Music expressed sympathy with the Boers and opposition to England over South African war. Senators Mason and Reps Sulger and Cummings spoke as the crowd hissed and cheered, Boer flags waved amid chants. Kansas City Germans adopt resolutions praising Mason for backing the Boers. In Toledo the Robert Emmett Club launched a drive to aid the Boers, pledging funds and volunteers.
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Irish Volunteers Rally to Help the Boers in Secret Drift
New York reports recruiting for South Africa is ongoing in secret with Irish volunteers from Clan na Gael active in several cities. A prominent Clan na Gael member says the volunteer movement was built for this moment and estimates about 22,000 volunteers in America, mostly in large cities, ready to serve the Boers.
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Open Door for China Negotiations With Europe
Washington reports show Secretary Hay’s talks with Great Britain Germany France Russia and Japan on an open door policy in China yielding favorable replies. The State Department withholds full details pending a formal message to Congress. Respondents include Britain Germany France Russia and Japan with a positive outlook for the remaining power.
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Filipino Insurgent Plot Uncovered In Manila Center
report details a bomb plot conceived by insurgent leaders amid Manila mobilization for General Lawton's funeral. bombs and ammunition found in a central Manila house aimed at harming foreign consuls and triggering international incident. rebels massed in Cavite and southern provinces. authorities warn natives and anticipate further clashes.
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NONE SO POPULAR remedy claims in Illinois
None of the remedy is a pill but yellow tablets named Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids. A Centralia man reports kidney relief after three weeks, with less nocturnal urination and back pain gone. The ad touts sales at fifty cents per box and offers a descriptive booklet from John Morrow & Co. in Springfield Ohio. It also mentions other notices about deer parks and a Champaign man cured by Foley’s Honey and Tar. Semi-annual water rents due January 1 with a 10 percent discount.
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Million-dollar Chicago fire devastates Monroe and Fifth Ave buildings
A Saturday blaze at 212-020 Monroe street and 217 Fifth avenue in Chicago caused over 1 million dollars in damage, largely insured. Several firemen were hurt, winds spread sparks far, and many firms such as Edwards Stanwood & Co and OConnor Bros. & Co suffered losses. The fire marks one of the city’s most spectacular in years.
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John Harper
Schwartz & Wline
2. W. Butler Paper Company
Tlenry, Shepard
Winter in the South Gulf Coast Real Escape Spot
The Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans offers mild climate pure air and even temperatures ideal for winter visitors. Hunting and fishing accessible with first class accommodations at moderate prices. Through cars from northern cities via the Louisville and Nashville line and Florida routes advertised. Correspondence to J. K. Ridgely Chicago.
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Cheap Rail Fares for Homeseekers on Select Tuesdays
Southern Railway announces cheap one way and round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays through October for many Southern states. Homeseekers pay one fare plus $2.00 for round trips, valid twenty one days from sale. Prospective settlers urged to explore opportunities in the Southeastern territory with low rates and extended validity to travel and return. For details and illustrated material, contact Weytf Taurog in Louisville or J C Beam Jr in Chicago.
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Free Urine Examination and Remarkable Cures Offer
Free examination of urine offered with claim of remarkable cures in neglected cases. No experiments or failures. If incurable the patient is informed. Treatments via mail or aprons, personal consultation preferred. Cases and correspondence confidential and medicine shipped nationwide. List of questions free, address provided.
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