Boers Near Johannesburg Pressed as Guns Saved
London dispatches report Boer forces advancing toward Dundee and Kip River positions near Johannesburg. Lord Roberts notes rapid advances, with farmers surrendering arms and English influence growing. Kruger mobilizes defenses while Pretoria peace faction gains voice.
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Great Demoralization in the Transvaal Report
A May dispatch to the Daily Mail describes Transvaal demoralization amid war fears. It notes encirclement attempts around Pretoria via telegraph, minimal defenses, unpaid salaries, and officials warned by Lord Roberts’ approaching forces. Refugees crowd to trucks as the government seeks reassurance.
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Experimental Sea Warfare Ends In Small Fire
London reports a major naval test where the Majestic sank the Belle Isle near Portsmouth in nine minutes. The outcome surprised observers as the Belle Isle did not fully catch fire, with only slight smoldering in one cabin and scorched woodwork, while steam and smoke misled spectators. The Belle Isle cost $1.2 million and remained largely intact.
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Death of Judge Rea in Minneapolis
Judge John P. Rea longtime Minnesota jurist and former editor of the Minneapolis Tribune died at his Nicollet Island home at 6 p m from brain hardening. Born Oct 13 1840 in Lower Oxford Pa he served in the Civil War and rose to major, later becoming Fourth Judicial District judge in 1886 and serving until 1900. The obituary blends multiple dispatch snippets and minor notices from London and Indianapolis news columns.
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Ring kept by dying British soldier in South Africa
A wounded British soldier at Potsgieter's drift kept a ring in his hand for eight hours. He showed it to a hospital sister, explaining that his girl gave it to him and he intended to swallow it if captured by the Boers, so they would not take it.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages, a constitutional disease treated internally. It guarantees $100 for any case not cured and invites readers to request testimonials, listing F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, with Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
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The Best Evidence of Dr Gregory Healing Claims
The testimonials of patients cured by Professor Gregory are presented as the strongest proof of his drugless healing. The article notes many years of disease, including rheumatism paralysis and nervous prostration, were treated successfully, and urges sick individuals to seek his method.
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