British Forces Clash in August 26 Battle near Lekenvly
Report describes engagement as part of Lord Roberts campaign on Sunday August 26. British forces under Buller and Pole-Carew attack French and Boer cavalry north of Belfast, with heavy fire and casualties. Describes losses, drill of long toms, and Moor resistance increasing as foes use mobile tactics in difficult terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Bunday
Gaylander ‘Boller
Paimanutha
Lekenvly
Belfast
Darkouss
German Protest Over Treatment by British Troops
A German deputation in the Transvaal seeks redress from the British authorities after reports that six German subjects were arrested in Johannesburg, shipped to the Cape, and left penniless. They demand damages for brutality and property loss, citing proclamations by English officials as justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benn
Didge
Fomlen
Johannesburg
Kent
Amapor
Fliehing
Demant Damares
Trent
Olivier and Three Sons Captured in South Africa
London reports the war office received Lord Roberts dispatches detailing Boer defeats at Winburg and the capture of General Olivier and several of his sons. The notice notes British forces under General Walheton advancing and the Boers retreating in the southern front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceseral Olivier
London
War Office
Lord Roverts
Winburg
A Wal Heon
Lord Roberts
Olivier
Winburs
Edie
Oivier
Genes Fron
Movement of Ocean Vessels Special to The Post
Shipping news notes arrivals and departures at several ports. Vessels such as Condor, Adter, Limon, Yurur, and City of Royie sail for destinations including New York and Culebra while arrivals include Tradi, Pretoria, and Etruria from diverse routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmttls
Ark
Michigan
Condor
Om Stillwater
Puerto Garter
Port Lian
Salled
Adter
Limon
Yurur
Bocus del Toro
Epol
Arrivid
Trad
Gnlventon
Ae Berhard
Galves- Mog
Tivumehland
Cherbourg
New York
Westerpland
Oe Mead
Tor Glassow
Manitou
Low- Br Deutschland
Local Sheriff Files Brief Medical Notice at Everet Street
A partial OCR reads a notice about a sheriff and a local home on Everett Street. It mentions a 42 year old grand and a back sore, with references to a department and reward, ending with a terse reference to a sheriff connection.
Texas Wonder Cure Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
An early 20th century advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims benefits for diabetics and related ailments and offers a mail order treatment for $1 00, stating testimonials and physician endorsements. The text lists names such as A Meadows M D and others signing as endorsers.
Fitzsimmons Retires From Ring After Declining Jeffries Fight
New York announces Fitzsimmons will retire from boxing and not claim the heavyweight title. He rejects a proposed match with Jeffries, citing health concerns, and says he will not fight again. negotiations with Brady and the Twenty First Century club fail to secure a bout before the end of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pop Fitzsimons
James J. Junteion
Horton Taw Oxaires
Jonleny
Feheing
Juttrira
Peady
Edee
Tim
Defriee
Filzeimmons
Jeffries
Twentieth Century Club
Brady
Trady
Jeffriet
Fitustimous
Fileimimona
Jiffries
Jefries
Witesimmoot
Fiteximmans
Two Features Set for Sheepshead Broadway Card
At Sheepshead Bay New York two autumn maidens and a pace handicap headline a card headlined by top sprinters. Prohibitive favorite Kine Live meets strong rivals as Dolly and others challenge in a volatile running program with miles and distances noted for betting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead
New York
Wall
Wulearth
Bauder
Hiwni
Hibmek
Mile
Welliig
Dirgenter
Dolly W Welthoff
Fotachte
Tin
AutuInn
Ave Curlane
Nie
Llee
Tom Kaki
Tie Sdak
Fitiohks
Vulralt
Kiya Ot Mobdee
Hesper
Cinie Pit
Porter Bannon
Mintot
Tome Te
Matley
Andruniot
Decanter
Thoroughbred Races Highlight Fair Grounds Meet
At the fair grounds St. Louie August Wj Thter favorites and WH contested a six furlongs and mile card with horses such as Eva Moe J Barnes Tyrvalone Leuderih and Eurly Bird in races. Handicaps featured Tom Coli Hines The Geeper Vi Kellar and other entries as the event drew a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie
Eqiond Ehole
Thy Fair Grounds
Driek
Annand
Eva Moe
J. Barnes
Tine Bivy
Tyrvalone
al Lone
Leuderih
Eurly Bird
Tee Thrive
Alice Turner
Trinditea
Time Hoe
Bix
An Halt Curionge
Tom Coli Hines
the Geeper
Vi Kellar
Tinie
Hawthorne race results with mixed placings listed
At Hawthorne Chicago Awkum reports a third race win by Sad Sam over Silirinn and Bands Ji in a close finish. Several horses contest the mile and six furlongs with divisions named Danger Line Hourry Matin Time and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Chicago
Awkum
Sad Sam
Hawthorné
Silirinn
Bands
Danger
Line
Scarlet Lady
Handaford
Papa Harry
Pirate J. Thaw
Mile
An Olebitisaader
Josephine #1
Hib Pracher
Tie
Brooklyn Dodgers and Heat in rough August game
In Chicago August 67 a rain effected baseball game saw Brooklyn’s offense surge as Mercer was pulled in the fourth. Taylor from Albany pitched well for the Heat while Kennedy remained consistently effective. Brooklynn and the Heat combined for a one sided affair with Mercer exiting after four innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklynn
Brooklyns
Mercer
Taylor
Albany
Kennedy
Ease Yeet
Minis
Mo Mercer
Bowerman
McGuire
Public School Funds Shortage Stalls City Pay Claims
The city school board meets Thursday night to discuss pay for easements earned last year and other matters. Only about 42,000 of the 9 25,704 city appropriation has been spent, with the balance unavailable. Secretary Tracy says funds are tied to tax collection and balance remains in question. a suit by Andrew Dow to block payments has not yet been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chen
Puale Schoole
Easiiion
Adout
Travy
Andrew Dow
Houston
e@ched
Title Services
Secreary
Tracy
School Board Discharges Under Legal Question
Among the employees discharged by the new school board and replaced by over men were five janitors. Three of the dismissed were colored and two white. No reason was given for the changes. Superintendent Harnett is at Aureka Springs and will return about September 1, with teacher assignments likely then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New School
Harnett
Aureka Springs
Ciy
Freight rate changes expected to ease Beaumont clutter
Major J C Mow authorized lowering freight rates from Kane City to Beaumont Houston and Galveston beginning September 1. Lake Charles line will align Chicago St Louis and Kansas City to Lake Charles with similar terms, removing a prior rate advantage for Like Charles and aiding local shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texan
J. Co Mow
Kaneas City
Kanene City
Chicago
Louie
Chiles
Houston
Galveston
Coliguas
Charles
Heaumont
J. 1 Qos
Rive
Lake Charles
Kaplan City Southern
Mow
Paylroad
St. Louis
Katieas City
Beatmont
J. J. Chase
Shepherd
Grand Army Encampment Hearings and Parade Reach Full Heat
Chicago reports the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in full force with Shaw delivering a leniency address favoring pensions. The event features a naval parade on Lake Michigan, a garden of veterans from multiple states, and a program including speeches by notable figures and a Grant Memorial fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gran Republo
Pete
Winnebago
Farragut
Moblin Bay
Lake Mintcon
Boas
Yacht Club
Pighidyd
Lake Front
Jackson
Lake Michigan
Paval Battin
Nince Bay
Atria
Bethon
Nikhtverra
Dow
Lincoln
Linvemark
Aidcoe
Tonleht
Qe HanQuel
Iron Brigade
Clu
Spiklir PD
Meniersan
Juius 93
Burrows
United States
Minntor Feu Michigant Govertoor
Edward Sotafpia
Wisconsin
Abert U Shaw
Fuamier
Grand
Fieputchie
James AL Mount
Dite Charing GC
Dawes
Currancy
Ganopal
Wiscinaip
Polchord
Cook Chunty
Auditorim
Colimandyr Ja
Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Precpnt
Petraion Department
Isc Ie Nee
Davee MD
Iburhaw
Secajisas
Deatha
Comnaaror
Cannor
GMI
William KB. Mule
Ifndia
Sons of Veterane
Peet
Willi FE. Church
Joe M. Longwevker
Ara W. Tones
Cuehmeiy McDivie
Minnesota
J. C. Black
Texas Religious Notes From Nacogdoches to Mount Calm
A fragment from Texas religious notices reports Rev F Pilnezan starting a Cumberland Presbyterian protracted meeting in Dallas area churches for eight days. Hubbard City Baptist assembly closes after two sessions, with T B Wharton re-elected moderator and A J Sleh clerk. In Navasota a Presbyterian church group organized a men’s prayer meeting to convene each Saturday at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasela
Texas
Presbyterian Church
Last Stand By Boers Marks British Push in South Africa
London dispatches report Roberts plans a final stage in the South African campaign with a general attack on General Metha's fortifications after a war council. British forces aim to outflank and drive the Boers from their strong defensive line along the Tugela and Belfast-Lydenture area as reinforcements head toward possible operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lord Roberts
Saya
London
the Tribune
Baller
Polo-Carew
Motha
Alne
Tugela
Morieses
Herth
Belfast
Lydenture
Lond Roberts
Thie
Jade
Hoorn
Orange River
Natal
Attelnburg
Dewet
Attack on Pekin Forces and Chinese Revolt Report
London dispatch reports a Japanese Russian cavalry pursuit near Pekin with 8000 Tang troops and long range guns advancing on the communications line behind the city. The unrest includes a reform movement linked to Emperor Kwang Su and secret leagues spreading through Yat Tro regions with executions and anti foreign sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehkin
New York
Tribune
London
Howe
Nai Yen
Otelde
Pekin
Taku
Yatsugushi
Tokio
Japanes Generalis
Malein
Generil
Poki
Yin Bhih Kai
Gerywin Maucoin
Ohemien
Touth
Baing Aenin
Mancourie
Kwang Su
Jo Gaid
Yat Tro Rogo
Kwang Yu Woi
League
Singapore
America
Australia
Min
Wise
M. Kilahowal
American Coal Exports Rise as Britain Presses for Supplies
New York, August 27. More shipments of American coal to England will be sent this week. One consignment will be the order of the Frither admiralty and will go by the Chasaprake and Ohio Coal agency. English naval authorities have not before imported coal from the United States, underscoring severe scarcity. Industry observers expect millions of tons to cross the Atlantic before current curbs end, though permanence of demand remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ed McClannalan
Southern Pacific
Teaumont
McClannahan
New York
England
Frither Admiralty
Chasaprake and
Ohio Cowl Agency
Jas
Atlantic
Americas
Europe
Lloyd Pax Grocery Company Formed in Lake Charles
The Lloyd Pax Grocery Company, a new corporation in Lake Charles, adds its name to local campaign activity. Its capital stock is fixed at 21.00 dollars. The Republican Parish Congressional Committee met and elected delegates to the congressional nominating convention, instructing them to vote as a unit for Frank F. Williams for Congress from the Third District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake, Charles
Lioyd- Vox Grocery Company
Omw
Camipapic
Lake Charles
Lioyd-Pax Grocery Company
Republican Parish
Frank FA. Willams
Unclear Health Claim Drifts From Advertisement
A damaged OCR reads a sales line promoting candy cathartic products to relieve stomach discomfort and constipation. It mentions a location Sour Lake and a dubious claim of complete cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirbige Spa
Southern Laws Challenge Franchisement Case In Supreme Court
Hoston August 27 reports Oilen Twokson a née lawyer for the Constitutional Right association has hired ex Attorney General Millsbury and W O Breckinridge to prepare a case challenging a recently enacted statute. The suit seeks to test its constitutionality and merits before state and federal courts up to the U.S. Supreme Court, aiming to address disenfranchisement of the Negro in Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
Twokson
Rithwronl
Cownell
Construcional Right Association
Millsbury
Breckinridlie
Lexington
United States
Court of
Corbett and McCoy Near Fight in Madison Square Garden
New York reports Corbett and McCoy in near equal form for their Thursday bout at Madison Square Garden. Corbett trains steadily with Path Donoh and aides Atkins, Gott, Kelly, Kooley while others from Saratoga claim he is ready for the hardest bout of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Avenit
James J. Core
Twtt
Kid McCoy
Madiion
Finrdon
Corbett
Path Donoh
Atkins
Charley Gott
Spier Kelly
Arthur Kooley
Steapy Ban
Saratoga
Bows
Jack Tnarien
Philadelphia
Paris uprising threatens European tour end
A Paris dispatch reports a serious insurrection in Portugal aimed at dethroning the current ruler and placing his brother on the throne. Details are scarce as the event unfolds, and the situation could alter the course of European affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times
Paris
Pordla
Europe
Ahah
Athoak
Tila Revolutionary Movement
Narraganset Plor Resident Disabled From Travel
Duan Semnnaty Ob Narraganset Plor, Wa Lb, aunging 3t RK G Dun in seriounly ill with disorders. Since June he has been too feeble for his annual Canada trip and is now unable to leave his home in Dunmore. Doctors hope restoration of strength may enable a move to New York next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narraganset Plor
Aunginh
Dun
Seriounly
Dunmore
Canada
Hs Country
Hida
New York
Ambiguous Note From Washington on Chinese Peace Envoy Status
Washington reports show sharp differences among foreign diplomats over Li Hongs status as a peace envoy for the Chinese government. The note to foreign powers seeks understanding on the viceroy’s official role and the envoy’s proper standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tokyos
Ming Chang
United States
Washington
Herat
Advertising for Artistic Wall Papers Trade
An advertisement touts a large stock of artistic wallpapers with bright designs and a wide selection. It promises prompt samples upon request and claims to offer better range and superior assortment than multiple local dealers.
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Ann Roteconen
Borks
Pec Arivel
Sayonia
Bow
Liverpool
Sallodi
Fop
W York
Furnessia
Caledonian
Shemef
Hall
Hall's Great
Sea
Louis
Ail Drug- Fug Company
Ionea
Howaidi
A. Meadows
Alzabronck
W. A. Maratita
Ha'l
Sims A. P. Hornback
Fitz
National League
St. Dole
Manofen
Dexter
Powell
Aneene
Rane P.C. Brooklyn Iy
Pittsburg
Philadelpha Ae Oon
Borton Eee Beneue
Chiowge i
Conemonth
Jaouin
Spain
Athe Bees
Milwauke
Poe
Alb Kansan City
Public
Hallroader
Braymont
Spicer
Sisters’ Hospital
Sabine Pass
Port Arthur
Nora Soothi
Aee Amalna
Oda
Brooklyn
N. Y
WH. Grey
Eéc
Hij Estate
C. B. Dadiell
Hls Wotetieg
Lenathy
An Shanings Bryan
Grand Aroy Hunton
Bineo
McKintey
Bumitinse
Partiensjalip
Bryan
Harper
Ape Bryan
Wood Bevan
Melvin Joy
Botha
Roberts
Reiney
Bao
Li Hung Chang
Chihene Oltill
Ethver
Admiral Temey'amece
Admiral Temoy
Loi Hung Chang
Rusala
Chang
Iiveros
Heey Urnipheer
Otte
Fiom
Conger
II Ie
Leung Chang
Hila Morage
Bok
American Coal Fon
Evromme
Lake Charles Loomis
Sour Lake
Moaassachusett
Hevolt EN
Pesta
Li Hong
Bradfield
Albany Drug Store
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Mammoth Clothier
James Bute
Hotel Jefferson
East 59 St
Pearl
Fourth Avenue
Transier Oouth
Tadhes
Gilde
J.B. Chatfield
Drs. W. W
E. D. Lunn
Kiam Hallding
Leon Sealant
Abuas
Peter
Croessaptien
Or & T
Trenton
W. Heven
Malu
Capitol
A. FE. Kiesling
Maia
Prairie
C. L
Theo. Bering
Main and
Capitol Ave
White Knight
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