The War in Africa Told by Soldiers in Letters
This fragment compiles letters describing life near Ladysmith and the Tugela front. It recounts harrowing scenes of combat and disease, notes from officers and soldiers, and analyses of Boer defenses. The text cites Buller’s relief efforts, trench warfare, and the challenge of crossing fortified positions under heavy fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieveley
Ladysmith
Tugela
Transvaal
Omdiurman
Julian Ralph
Modder River
Mafeking
Col
Baden- Powell
Colenso
Buller
Lord Methuen
Medder River
B. M. Cutcheon
New York Sun
Man Free After Mint Robbery of 113000
Henry S. Cochran, once trusted in the U S mint weighing room, is released from the Pennsylvania Eastern penitentiary after six years and one month. He robbed the mint of about 113 000 dollars long ago, hid bars in a ceiling ventilator and in his desk, and was caught when portions were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphila
Henry S. Cochran
Eastern
United States Mint
Sams
Cochran
Casgiday
Han
Pennsylvania
Cichran
Col. Bell
Monte Cristo’s
Bosbyshell
Congress
Darby
Presbyterian Church
Army of the Queen and How It Is Divided
The Sun outlines the British Empire’s military divisions for the South Africa conflict. It lists troops from Britain, Ireland, India, Canada, Australia, and other colonies, totaling near a million, with daily dispatch rates and uniform allocations. It notes Canada lacks a militia reserve comparable to others and mentions hundreds of thousands of khaki and drab serge uniforms issued since October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army OF the Queen
Imperial Native Army of
India
Cape Colony
Mounted Rifles
Imperial Service
New South Wales
New Zealand
Canada
British Empire
South Africa
Combine As Made. Jan Pottery Crisis Sounds Local
The fragment recounts a city pottery combine facing strife after last summer, noting a new phase in its union. A cited testimonial touts One Minute Cough Cure as a health restore, claiming relief from lung trouble and grippe and urging readers to seek the remedy from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Rmilese
Fortified Pretoria Defenses Described in Detail
The New York Sun reports Pretoria’s defense system as modern and formidable with five forts and five lines of mines. It notes redoubts, bomb proof magazines, water pipes, and electric searchlights, totaling about 120 large caliber guns including alleged 23 centimeter pieces and numerous 11 centimeter Creusot, Krupp, and Maxims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Signal Hill
Johannesburg
Delagoa Way
Pietersburg
Daspoort
Aupies
Winderboom
Kloop
Creusot
Ladysmith
Delagoa Bay
New York Sun
Beveridge speech sparks cross nation debate on empire
The piece mocks Senator Beveridge's Philippine and expansion rhetoric, labeling his vision as spread- eagleism and questioning motives of empire based on gold and trade. Journalists from Detroit Free Press Baltimore Sun Springfield Republican and Hartford Times weigh in with sharp, cautious critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Executive Chamber
Detroit Free Press
Mr. Beveridge
Attila
West
Manila
Liverpool
Serate
Bevaridse
New York Evening Post
National Republican campaign centers in Philadelphia
Mark Hanna and aides arrived in Philadelphia to map early plans for the 1900 presidential campaign. They expect to convert the exposition building into a 23 000 seat hall and anticipate McKinley’s renomination with a lively discussion on running mates and platform. Woodruff is noted as a rising contender in talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hanna
Republican Executive Committee
Leutenantts
McKinley
Gev. Ooodruff
New York
Ohio Statesman
Woodruff
Corbett Wife Improves After Operation Before Fight
The wife of James J. Corbett has been in Memorial hospital for weeks. An operation last Saturday improved her condition, and she may recover as Corbett travels to Lakewood to train for his bout with Jeffries. His brother’s wife also underwent surgery but rallied and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir George White
Ladysmith
New York
James J. Corbett
Memorial Hospital
Lake Wood
N. J
Jeffries
Arry Corbett
Food theories clash with common sense in diet debate
An old column argues for a mixed diet including meat and grains. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestion aid and cautions against useless laxatives, urging readers to seek practical methods for stomach health and to request free booklets from F. A. Stuart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Reminson
Stuart
Lke Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Rogues' Gallery: 33 Criminals Transferred From Jeffersonville
A list of 33 convicts moved from Jeffersonville to Michigan City notes many Marion county names. Several are long-time offenders with prior prison terms for burglary theft and larceny. Historical police records describe their offenses and prior confinement in stark editorial terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Michigan City
Marion County
Alonzo Francis
Indianapolis
Baldwin Block
Reformatory
Noah Baney
van Tassell
Plainfield
Edward Wilson
Jeff
Wilson
E. Marketst
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Claims Fast Relief
An advertisement from Chicago touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an latest discovered digestant and tonic that digests food, strengthens digestive organs, and instantly relieves and permanently cures dyspepsia indigestion heartburn flatulence sour stomach nausea sick headache gastralgia cramps and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CITY MARKETS PROVISIONS PRICES IN INDIANAPOLIS
Community market report lists prices for meats, lard, and smoked goods, with bacon, hams, sausages, and pickled pork priced by tierces and pounds. Fresh produce includes onions, potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, celery, and fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges, lemons, and cranberries with regional price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
California
Cottage
C. Hamlets
Link
Weiner
Indiana
Baltimore
Kentucky
Florida
Railroad Train Schedule Card for Benton Harbor and Chicago
A detailed railroad timetable listing multiple routes, departure times, and offices at Benton Harbor, Washington Street, and Chicago. Includes connections among Peoria, Springfield, Columbus, Monon Route, and Vandalia Lines with various express and accommodation services.
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Africa
High Soldter
E. “Lurn
Wakefield
Eng
Eant
Pilar
Gap Pioneers
East Indian Company
Great Britain
Ireland
Akron, G
Philippines
Order of
Hoo-hoos
Grard Panjandrums
Szdiarz
Hartford Times
Mark Hanna
Republican Wheels
William Wells
Northwestern Ave
Crown Hill
Sandy Sanders
Bird Transfer Company
Capt. Kinney
Sandy
Alonzo Evans
City Markets
Appice
Choice
Farey
Californias
Floridas
Ridgewood A
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Gold
Windsor
Lion
Jersey
Marton Club
Singapore
Young Hyson
Johnson
Timothy
G. S
W. S
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Limburger
St. L.ry
Big Four Route
Cleveland Line
Union City Accom
Cleveland, New York
Boston Ex
Boston Mail
Bos ‘Knick
K’r
Benton Harbor Line
Benton Harbor
Wabash
ST. Louis Line
St. Louis Accom
Si L. S. W. Lim
T. H. & Mattoon
St. Louis
Swecons
Chicago Line
Lafayette
Lafayette Accom
Cincinnati
CincInnati Express
Greensburg
Wash
N.ver
Louis
Peoria
Bloom
M & Ex
Peoria & Bloom
Champaign Accom
Springfield and
Columbus
Columbus & Spring
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Way
City
Washington St
Cincinnati Fm
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Monon
Lake Erie & Western
R. B
Mail and Express
Peru
Toledo
Indiana, Decatur & Western Ry
St. L. m &Ex
Tuscola
Dec
St. L. Fex
Vandalia
T. H
St. L
T. H. & St. L. Accom
T. H. & Effingham Ac
All P’nts West
Ai Ornel de
Egture
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Winifrede
Raymond City
Jackson
Brazil
Island City
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