Chamberlain texts on Transvaal dispatches and arbitration
Consultation reports from September and August outline British and Imperial government positions on Transvaal affairs. The documents discuss proposals, conditionalities, and potential arbitration related to interference and suzerainty, with note on Pretoria versions and the Cape Town conference context.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Real
Britain
Disof
Gree
H. R Eply
Prinby
Ling
Cape
Town
Chamberlain
Transvaal
Warlike Reports From Africa Stir Global Press
London reports the Pretoria correspondent notes war seems practically certain as Boers stockpile Mauser ammo for future use. Johannesburg says strong push to repudiate British suzerainty, with franchise tensions and risk of conflict rising. Pretoria notes secret volkraad session and Afrikander tension as crowds seek updates. Johannesburg prepares for war with aviation and mass evacuations while Aldershot hears First Royal Dragoons may be readied for hostilities.
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Kruger
London
Pretoria
Morning Post
I. O
Johannesburg
The
Standard
Volksraad
Herrlischer
Volktsraad
Harge
Afrikanders
Herr Hoffmeyer
Cape Colony
Natal
Aldershot
First
Royal Dragoons
Burns Bfurdack
Pransvaal
Waterloo
Balaklava
Sebastopol
England
Fire at Jacob Cold Packing Plant in Kansas City
Fire swept through the high plant of the Jacob Cold Packing Company in Kansas City at TY o'clock today destroying fertilizing, ice, sausage and lard facilities along with costly machinery. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 250000 dollars, fully insured, with the site covering several acres.
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Kansas City
Jacob Cold Packing C Company
Eniie
Jeffries Sharkey Heavyweight Title Fight Set for Coney Island
New York reports the heavyweight championship bout between Jim Jeffries and Jim Sharkey will be staged at the Coney Island Sporting Club in October after managers of the pugilists reached a decision yesterday.
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Jeffries
Three New Cases of Onic Plague Reported Here
Three new cases of onic plague were reported in the area, with authorities noting close monitoring and preventive measures. Local health officials urged residents to report symptoms promptly and follow hygiene recommendations.
McLean on the Rack Comment on Ohio Politics
Cincinnati dispatch notes McLean, freshly named Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, facing reporters after the convention. He defends the ticket and platform, asserts the party’s 470,000 voters’ support for Bryan, and accepts being public property as the candidate.
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Cincinnati
the Commercial Tribune
John R. McLean
Mclean
Ohio
Democratic Party
Bryan
American Woodworking Machines Lead in Modern Industry
A historical view praises American woodwork machinery for largely replacing hand labor, noting machines build diverse wooden products with speed and accuracy. It contrasts American strength in iron casting, urges English manufacturers to adopt American methods, and cites English admiration for American furniture and machinery as it encroaches on British markets.
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United States
America
England
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
McLean Defends Platform On State Issues In Campaign
In a state campaign interview McLean argues state, county and municipal administration are prime concerns beyond silver. He attacks Republican bossism, pledges to oppose excesses across parties, and endorses the Philippines platform while opposing a needless war. He confirms Ohio residency and his deep local ties.
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Enquirer
Bryan
Chicago
McLean
Spain
Ohio
Ticket Sale Conditions for Nickel Plate Route
Announcement states tickets priced at 18 45 via Nickel Plate Road. Sales run from September Jat to September 4 inclusive, return by September 12. Extended to September 30 upon depositing tickets in New York and paying 50 cent fee. Inquiries to General Agent at 111 Adams St Chicago.
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Nickel Plate Road
New York
Adams St
Chicago
Man and Wife Burned in Gasoline Stove Fire
Lancaster Wisconsin September 2 Mr and Mrs George Damm were badly burned yesterday Mrs Damm filled a gasoline stove tank while it burned oil spilled on the flame causing severe injuries to her head and chest The husband suffered burns on his arms and body while attempting to rescue her The house ended up badly damaged with an uncertain recovery outlook
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Lancaster
Wis
George Damm
Seventeen Yellow Fever Cases in Havana Reported
A physician arriving from Key West to Havana reports seventeen yellow fever cases and two deaths. Major Davis consults with the marine hospital service on preventing disease importation from Key West.
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Havana
Key West
Davis
Marine Hospital Service
Versible Mining Disaster in Japan
Yokohama reports a copper mine flood at Hesshi island of Shikoku. Six hundred lives lost and many workers trapped as rescue teams race to reach the submerged tunnels. Officials warn of further fatalities amid heavy rain and rising water levels.
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Japan
Yokohama
Hesshi
Island
Shikoku
Special Rail Rates For Reunion Trip 1899
Southern Railway offers round trip fares from Louisville to Chattanooga at 6.36 and Chicago to Chattanooga at 14.36 for Sept 18 19 tickets sold Sept 18 19 with return by Sept 2. The Wilder Brigade Special departs Indianapolis Sept 18 via Pennsylvania Railroad to Louisville then Southern Railway to Chattanooga for 92nd Illinois and Indiana Southern Illinois members. Alternate travel from Chicago Sept 18 19 via Louisville to catch the Southern Railway train. Indianapolis official train possible with tickets via Chicago Louisville Lexington Chattanooga. Inquiries to Wim H Tayloe Louisville or J C Beam Chicago. Also low excursion fares to National Encampment GA R Philadelphia Sept 4 9 via Northwestern Line from all stations with sale Sept 1 2 3 for trains Chicago arrival Sept 1 4.
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Southern Railway
Louisville
Chattanooga
Chicago
Wilder Brigade
Indiana
Southern Illinois
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lexington
Queen & Crescent
92Nd
Ilinois
Souther Illinois
Pennsylvania Road
Wim. H. Tayloe
J. C. Beam
Adams Street
Cheap Railroad Rates To South For Settlers
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October the Southern Railway offers homeseekers cheap one way and round trip tickets to most points in Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Florida Tickets are good twenty one days from sale and cost one fare plus two dollars for the round trip Southeast territory invites prospectors and settlers with similar rates illustrated matter and details available from Wulf Tayree AGPA Louisville KY J C BeamDr NWPA 80 Adams St Chicago Ills 6 8dwtf
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Wulf Tayree
Louisville
J. C. Beam
N. W
Harvest excursion tickets offered by C M St P Ry at reduced rate
On August 1 and 15 September hth and 19th the railroad will sell harvest excursion tickets to nearly all points in the west at the greatly reduced rate of one fare plus to dollars for the round trip. J B Sweatt agent.
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J. B. Sweatt
Low Excursion Rates to the Atlantic Seaboard
Nickel Plate Road offers through trains between Chicago and New York City with reduced excursion fares in September. Tickets are on sale nationwide, with limited dates from September 1 through 4. Reserve sleeping car space early.
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Chicago
New York City
New York Round Trip Fare Details with Nickel Plate Road
Return trip for New York and back costs 18 45 with negative dates Sept 1 to 4 inclusive. Return options Sept 12 or Sept 30 by depositing tickets in New York and paying 50 cents. Three through trains daily with vestibuled sleeping cars and dining-car service from Chicago Van Buren St and Pacific Ave. General Agent 111 Adams St invites reservations.
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Nickel Plate Road
New York
Chicago
van Buren St
Pacific Ave
Adams St
New and Improved Party Line Telephone Service
New and Improved Party Line Telephone Service offered at greatly reduced rates. Two party line rates from $1.50 to $2.00 monthly for residence and business. Orders taken at Freeport Telephone Exchange Co office in Y M C A building. Service to be installed as orders are booked. Inquiries at the telephone office.
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Freeport Telephone Exchange Co. Y. M. OC. A
Excursion Tickets Offered to County Fair via Northwest Line
Reduced rate excursion tickets to Rockford Illinois for the county fair sold September 2 to 8 with final day September 9. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Also very low rates to New York City via Northwest Line from all stations. tickets for September 1 2 and 3 and trains arriving in Chicago September 1 to 4. Apply to agents for full details.
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New York City
Chicago
Excursion Tickets to Belvidere County Fair Offered
The North-Western Line will sell excursion tickets at reduced rates from September 4 through September 8, inclusive, with a price limit to September 9. Apply to agents at Chicago and North Western Railway for details at Belvidere Tl.
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Belvidere
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western R’y
Panorama of Spanish American War highlights album promotion
A historical panorama book titled Spanish-American War Panorama and Greater America showcases war heroes, battlefield scenes, hospital life, Red Cross heroines, and Havana street views in a 5x8 inch album. Priced at 12 cents, stamps or coin, available through Big Four Route offices. limited edition. Also advertised are reduced second class railroad tickets to western points via Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines with details at local ticket offices.
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America
Red Cross
Havana
Santiago
Uncle Sam
Ben Voyale
United States
Canada
Mexico
Warren J. Lynon
Cincinnati
Ohio
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swerr
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ureRnia
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Hmmert & Burrell
Maxse
Bag
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White Nile
Thomas
Emmert & Burrell
Scholars’ Companion
Post-Pridon
Express
Buckles
Percy Moran
Paul de Longpre
Sene Post
Postneo
Arbuckley
Chana Avausta
Mary J. Thumas
Mia
Jennie Hannan
R. Moore
Moore
Rupyanp Kirling
Pers of
Suromer
Sent
Arbuckle
Arbuckle Bros
Notion
Philadelphia
Northwestern
Atlantic Seaboard
Rockford, Il
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