Great Boer War siege gun story from Rhodes and miners
The article describes a massive siege gun used near Tecon with Rhodes and Beers staff delivering safety. It notes 2,600 people sheltering and four days underground, while Corporal Woodham details a river bridge assault under heavy fire, seven wounded and one killed, as sappers struggled to complete the ramp under machine gun fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shel
Rhodes
the Moines
de .Beers
Ufe
A. G. Woodham
Donga
Rwell
Shooting a Spy in Mafeking Described by Correspondent
A correspondent recounts the execution of a spy captured near Mafeking during the siege. The man, who admitted gathering information on garrison strength and supplies, faced a firing squad at sunset. Six bullets ended his mission as the room filled with the hush of the veld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Automobiles Replace Ponies on Texas Ranches
Texas ranch owner John G. Kennedy places 50 automobiles on a 20 000 acre Nueces county ranch to chase cattle, claiming autos are cheaper and longer lasting than ponies. The plan, adopted at Claremore Oklahoma Territory cattlemen meeting, aims to improve efficiency and cut stampede losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita, Kas
Plains
Texas
Indian Territory
John G. Kennedy
la Parra Ranch
Nueces County
Kennedy
Indian Territory Cattle Men
Claremore
I. T
Weekly crop bulletin notes slow progress due to weather
Cool weather and frequent precipitation slowed farm work with slow crop advancement. Wheat in the south turns green. most fields are plowed for spring crops. Oats and barley sowings proceed. rye good, sorghum planted. Fruit buds mostly safe though peach buds damaged north, prospects for a good fruit crop. Pastures green in the south, feed scarce, livestock sound.
Fall Meal for 106 Lunch at Ormonde Station
Daily business lunch served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a ladies lunch on the second floor at Ormonde 16 W Pearl St. Do not forget the old reliable Union Co operative Laundry phone 1209. An old nurse for children Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is advised for teething use to soothe and relieve discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Business
Ormonde
W. Pearlst
Reliable Union
Co-operative Laundry
Winslow
Sofiene
Cole
Denver lawyers plan young men trust to dominate field
An article outlines a proposed Colorado venture the Colorado lawyers trust and practice company aimed at uniting about 50 young Denver attorneys. It envisions departments across mining, criminal, corporate, real estate and more with equity profits and branch offices in major cities. The plan seeks to curb competition from large offices and centralize practice to sustain young lawyers amid declining litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Country
Denver News
Denver
George Allen Smith
Colorado
New York
Washington
St. Paul
Chicago
St. Louis
Colorado Lawyers’ Trust and Practice Company
New Arctic Expansion Vision Sparks Explorer Drive
A contemporaneous essay by English explorer Dr Rivers urges fresh exploration as world population outpaces housing. He cites vast uncharted lands in America Africa Australia and Antarctica and notes limited modern observation of the Antarctic. The piece references Frederick Jackson Nansen and others pursuing polar routes and new mainland mappings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctics
Dr. Rivers
America
Australia
Africa
Polar
Antarctic Circle
Antarctic
Globe
North America
Frederick Jackson
England
A. C. Harmsworth
North Pole
Franz Josef Land
Nansen
Robert Stein
United States Geological Survey
Ellesmere ‘Land
Jones Gound
Open Door and Far East Policy in 1900s Debate
A reflective piece argues that if President Cleveland had recognized Cuban belligerency and the Maine disaster had not occurred, the U.S. would not control the Philippines. It warns against German takeover and endorses the open door with Britain Japan and Germany. It predicts China’s dynastic decline and Russian influence reshaping future commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
Spain
Philippine Islands
Far East
Cuba
Maine
Germany
Philippines
Lord Charles Beresford
United States
Russia
China
Indiana Pensions List Shows Ranges for Several Beneficiaries
The list records increases and restorations in pensions for numerous individuals across Indiana. Names include Joseph Burney Hope John M Stonebraker Uriah Vanscoyk Samuel Rhoades Robert R Stewart William Edwards Stanford Marsey Adam Kennet Hiram Dawson Dave Staton Stanton Hussey Duane Garrett Edwin Wright Joseph Parsons David Horn James Montgomery John Toon Sarah Petcifield Theresa Fortner minor Wykoff Massena Frakes Laece Hughes Samuel Percival Robert Briggs Isaac Shell Fortner and others with specified new monthly amounts ranging from 6 to 30 dollars and noting special dates and deceased statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Burney
Hope
John M. Stonebraker
Corunna
John B. Shuler
North Manchester
Uriah V. Vanscoyk
Lakeside
Samuel J. Rhoades
Macksville
Robert R. R. Stewart
Bloomington
William Edwards
Shelbyville
Stanford Marsey
Springville
Adam J. Kennet
Michigan City
Hiram G. Dawson
Muncie
Dave Staton
Memphis
Stanton J. Hussey
Duane Garrett
Winchester
Edwin N. Wright
Bristol
Joseph W. Parsons
Moore's Hill
David Horn
North Liberty
James H. Montgomery
Cammack
John M. Toon
Julietta
Sarah J. Petcifield
Columbus
Theresa J. Fortner
Quaker
Peter’ Wykoff
Holton
Lucinda J. Massena
Logansport
Train schedules and connections listed for various routes
A dated fragment lists times for multiple rail lines and connections between cities such as Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Richmond Dayton Xenia Pittsburgh Chicago Logansport and Vincennes. It shows departure times ranging from early morning to late night with several cross lines indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia & N
Baltimore & Wash
Colum
Ind. & Louis
Richmond & Col
Piqua
Martinsv
E & Vincen’s
Dayton & Xenia
Pittsburg
East
Logansport
Chicago
Knightst'n & Richm’d
Phila’phia & New Yk
Baltimore & Wash'’ton
Dayton & Springfield
Springfield
Columb’s
Ind
Mad
Louis
E & Vincen
Phil’phia
New York
Train Timetable Fragments From 1900s Midwest Rails
Fragmentary timetable lists various lines including T. H. St. L. West and Lake Erie routes. It shows arrival and departure times at multiple hubs such as Cleveland, Cincinnati, Peoria, Springfield, Benton Harbor, and Chicago with notes on express and local services and car types.
City Markets Bargains From Indianapolis Wholesale List
Indianapolis April 18 price sheet lists smoked meats, bacon, lard, pickled pork, and hams with per pound and per 200 pound barrel rates. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned goods, fish, oysters, dairy, eggs, butter, poultry, coal, and drugs appear with detailed unit costs for wholesale and bulk purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
California
Hamlets
Indiana
Baltimore
Florida
Mississippi
Floridas
Messina
Brazil
Empire A
Ideal Gold
Windsor
Confectioners A
Ridgewood A
Lion
Jersey
Marion Club
Singapore
Young Hyson
Johnson
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Cape
Broncos
Crop Bulletin
Dr. Thomas
Thas House
Router
Iattiornsys OF
Uncle Sam
Far
U. S
Henry M. Teller
Indiana Pensions
E. C. DeWitt &Co
All Druggista
Omaha
Wabash
Omaha- Wabash
C.S. Crane
Pasa’r and Ticket Agt
St. Lowia
Peninsylvania Lines
Illinois and
Washington-sts
Vandalia Lines
T. H
St. L
West
St. L. Accom
Effingham Ac
T. BH
All Its West
St. L.R
Big Four Route
Cleveland Linz - A
Muncere
Union City
New
Boston
Boston Mail
Bos “Knick
Aba
Cincinnati
CincInnati Express
Greensburg
Cin
Wash
N.ver. & Louis
N.ver
Peoria
Bloom
Peoria & Bloom
Champaign
Columbus & Spring
Benton Harbor
James
LS. W. Lim
T. H. & Mattoon Ac
Chicago Line
Lafayette
Dam
Lake Erie
Wrasteen BB. Mail and Express
Tol
Mich
City
Peru
Piym'tac
Toledo
City Markets
Timothy
Kentucky
Miller
Hides
Common Lake
New York State
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Kanawha
Winifrede
Raymond City
Jackson
Brasil
Island City
Slack
Blossburg
S. Pennsylvania-st
The
Indianapolis Gas Co
the Sun
Hamilton & Dayton
Railway
Detroit
Dayton
Eon
Dayton Lim
Indians
Decatur & Western By
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Menon Beatea
Chicago Express
Menon
Accomodation
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