Mules to Cape Town Reveals Transvaal Capital Vision
In Paris Missouri Lars Ver Smook recalls a Cape Town trip after selling Missouri stock there at high prices. He notes Kruger Rhodes and Rhodes wealth, Cape Town growth, Boer views on Americans, and a Cape to Cairo dream. Prices, costs, and farming prospects are described with dramatic regional contrasts.
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Paris
Lars Ver Smook
Monroe
JTG- Ceunly
Cape Town
South Africa
Cape Colony
England
Transvaal
Kruger
Rhodes
Cairo
Egypt
Kimberley
Cane Town
United States
Hal
Iowa
Missouri
New York
Alaska
London
France
Frank White
Northeast Missouri
White
Free States
Karoo
South African
Kaffir
Hottentot
Tom Broxton Hall Mystery unfolds at Broxton hall
A serialized tale follows Tom Broxton and guardian Matthews as missing papers threaten the Broxton estate. Olivia Matthews faces guilt and fear as a shadowy figure looms over Col. Broxton’s desk. Amid secrets and a looming inheritance, Westover and Malvina navigate loyalty and deception.
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Tom Braxton
Tom
Matthews
Spillman
Marto
Tom Broxton
Olivia
Broxton Hall
Col. Broxton
Col. Brox‘ton
Westovers
Clarence Westover
Mr. Matthews
Broxton
West
Bes
Malvina Spillman
Mies Malvina
Westover
Malvina
Tie
A Short Peep at the Diamond Trade Tale of J C Sipe
J C Sipe the jeweler admires odd jewels and showcases a fine colored diamond collection not for sale. He explains his meticulous stock system from European imports to mounted pieces, and notes price ranges from $1 to $900 plus. He observes colored stones command high values, with rubies fetching up to $600 in Indianapolis markets.
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J. C. Sipe
Mr. Sipe
Sipe
Europe
Amsterdam
Indianapolis
Uncle Sam’s soldiers paid more or less than Britons
A study compares military pay in Britain and the United States, listing salaries for ranks from general to private. It notes British officials generally earn more in administration while American field soldiers receive higher pay, with detailed figures for each rank and incremental raises by years of service. In wartime, a 2 percent extra is added.
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South Africa
Philippines
Atlantic Ocean
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Tommy Atkins
Miles
Ieutenant
Plans Outlined For Three New Battleships
The naval board of construction approved designs for three new battleships. Displacement 13,540 tons, speed at least 19 knots, four 12-inch guns, four eight-inch guns, twelve six-inch guns, 14 and 3 pounders, and a heavy armor scheme including a Krupp belt. Copper sheathing and retention of turrets from Kearsage and Idaho noted. Rear Admiral Hichborn to prepare details. bids to follow once Congress raises Krupp armor cost limit.
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Washington
Naval Board of Construction
Congress
Kearsage
Hichborn
Department
Corkscrew boat aims to cross Atlantic in three days
New corkscrew boat, invented by James Gresham of Brooklyn, could traverse the Atlantic in under three days if built. A $30,000 capitalist syndicate plans funding to construct one and launch a line of main boats. The cylindrical vessel features a corkscrew flange from bow to stern, with outer shell revolving while the inner compartment stays poised, and a claimed average speed of 50 miles per hour.
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New York
James Gresham
Brooklyn
Atlantic
Gresham
Snubs by Queen Victoria and Prince of Wales on Chamberlain
Paris dispatch notes a Figaro piece by Whist claiming Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales have sharply rebuked Chamberlain the colonial secretary. The queen allegedly accuses him of misleading the country and deceiving her on South African affairs.
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Paris
the Figaro
Victoria
Prince of Wales
Chamberlain
South Africa
Murder charge change after Morgan County incident
The assault and battery case against Jesse Springer was changed to murder Saturday at 3 p m. Mrs Springer died suddenly and the coroner found bruises on her body with the case now treated as a murder inquiry in Morgan County.
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Jesse Springer
Morgan County
Fire at Bicknell, Indiana Causes $5000 Loss
In Bicknell nine miles north of Vincennes a fire Saturday morning caused an estimated $5000 in damage. Listed losses went to John P. Merchant, John Faul, Charles Fox, B. F. Polk, A. G. Brecksmith, G. W. Filler and Byers & Culiop.
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Vinchnnes
Ind
SphLj
Bicknell
Vincennes
John P. Merchant
John Faul
Charles Fox
B. F. Polk
A. G. Brecksmith
G. W. Filler
Byers & Culiop
Big Lake Traffic Hoard Sees 1893 Freight Rise
The annual statistical report of Seo ship caral shows that in 1893 a total freight tonnage of 25,255,810 passed through, an increase of 19 percent over 1898.
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Salm' Sth. Marie, Mich
Seo
Man Killed by Horse in Tennessee and Saturday Fires
H. M. Cox of Nashville was kicked to death by a horse. Saturday fires caused losses totaling 25,600 in Bowling Green and 75,000 in Little Rock. Southern tobacco and fruit growers protested proposed legislation allowing Cuban products free. James R. Keene, famed Wall Street operator, has been threatened with assassination by men angered by a market slump and seeking blame.
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H. M. Cox
Nashville
Tenn
Bowling Green
Little Rock
Ark
Southern Tobacco and Fruit Growers
James R. Keene
Wall St
Keene
Local character hopes to become a Boer in South Africa
A frequent caller to the governor's office visited last week and mused about going to South Africa to become a Boer. Private secretary Charles B. Wilson interrupted with a brisk remark saying there is no need to travel there.
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South Africa
Charles B. Wilson
The Onion Diet and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
A historical note extols fried onions as Napoleon’s favorite dish while warning against indigestible foods. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, praised as safe and effective digestion aids, citing Dr. Richardson and urging use after meals. It condemns false cathartics as cures for indigestion.
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Napoleon
Stuart
Richardson
United States
Canada
Cleveland and Midwest Rail Timetable Fragments
A fragmentary timetable lists numerous routes and departures for the C., C., C. & St. L.Ry Big Four system from Muncie to Cleveland and Boston. It includes various connections, accommodations, and express services with irregular times such as 6.35 am, 4.30 pm, and late night departures, noting several stations like Benton Harbor, Cincinnati, and Greensburg.
Springfield and Columbus Line Schedules Fragment
Scheduling snippet shows Peoria Bloom routes with times from 7a to 6pm and a Springfield Columbus line. Includes multiple pairings Peoria Bloom and Columbus Spring with fares listed 10.75 and 31.35. Details are partial and OCR-like with inconsistencies.
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Peoria
Bloom
Peoria & Bloom
Champaign Accom
Springfield
Columbus
Columbus & Spring
Cincinnati Rail Schedule Fragments
Partial timetable notes list ticket office at 5 W Washington St Cincinnati and express and limited train times involving Cincinnati, Detroit, Dayton, Toledo with morning and afternoon departures and transfers, unclear formatting.
Monon Route Ticket Office Schedule Details
Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Railway Monon Route timetable lists the ticket office at 25 W Washington Chicago with night express and morning departures. Times show Chicago to destinations with connections at 7.30 am 7.55 am 11.50 am and 3.35 pm 4.37 pm, plus Monon accommodation at 4.049 pm and 10.00 am.
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Washington St
Chicago
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Rail Schedule Fragments Include Peru Toledo Travel Times
Partial rail timetable shows Lake Erie and Western routes with morning departures at 7.00 am and 10.20 am. Specific connections include Tol. and Mich. City, and Peru routes with return times in the afternoon and evening.
Fragmented Railroad Schedule Fragments
Dec and St Louis ex times show a 3.15 am Chicago connection and a 11.50 am Tuscola listing. Details sparse with scattered times 4 and 7220 pm.
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St. Lm & Ex
Chicago
Tuscola
St. Ll. F
Vandalia Lines Timetable Snippet With Mixed Codes
A fragmented timetable snippet lists trains by line and status between Vandalia Lines and connections to St Louis and western points. It shows times such as 7 lam pm and 4.45 pm with various origin destination pairs and notes like fast and accom.
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Jeannette H. Walworth
Brox
Horace
Clarence
Salvina
Lucertia Broxton
Thomas Broxton
Dr. Govan
E Olle
Forse
Roulben
Horace Matthews
Rewben
Reuben
Mandeville
Thomas
Sam
Lfe
Mr. Broxton
Tawis Dennis
Salem
Eun
the Sun
Joe
E. C. DeWitt &Co
All Druggista
Cruz Storss
Charles Mayer & Co
W. Wash. St
Star Safety Razor
Bloc
Chessmen
Carom
Fireside Card Games
Chas, Mayer & Co
St. L.ry
City Ticket Office
Washingtonest
Leveland Line
Muncie
Union City
Ueccom
Cleveland
Boston
Boston Mail
Bos “Knielsb'k’r
Benton Harbor Line
Berton Harbor
Benton Harbor
Wabash
ST. Louis Line
St. Louis
St. L. S. W. Lim
T. H. & Mattoon Ac
Cincinnati
Lafayette Accom
Lafayette
M’l
Cincinnati Express
Aljam
Cincinnati Accom
Greensburg
Cin
Wash
Flex
N.ver
Louis
Peoria Line
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Cincinnati Fm
Detroit Express
Dayton
Dayton Lim, Pd
Toledo
Detroit
Louisville
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Indiana, Decatur & Western Ry
Vandalia Lines
St. L
T. H
St. L. Accom
Ty. H
Effingham Ac
St. L. Fast m
Atg St. L
All P’nts West
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