Boers Massing Near Bloemfontein Threaten Lord Roberts War
London reports reveal Boer commandoes gathering near Bloemfontein to contest Lord Roberts advance. Chronology notes 6,000 to 7,000 in the field with preparations to block Lady Smith, while General Cronje and Bulls efforts delay British progress and hostage issues loom as Buller fights stern defenses near Ladysmith. Captain Raymond Harvey de Montmorency, killed in reconnaissance, is named as heir to Viscount Wrankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bloemfontein
Lord Heberts
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marquez
Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
Cronje
Dyterse
Fleer
Buller
Times
Pamrdaberg
Spencer Wilkinson
Siyst
Lord Roberta
Lord Hoberts
White
Raymond Harvey Dé Montmorency
Gatuere
Viscount Wrankfort de Montmorency
Dr Leslie E Keeley Dies in Los Angeles Mystery
Dr Leslie E Keeley founder of the bichloride of gold treatment for drunkenness died unexpectedly Wednesday morning. His home was listed as Dwight, Illinois, with the notice noting his work in California. The obituary reflects his prominence as a medical pioneer in early alcoholism treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jene
Wis
Los Angeles
Cal
Leslie BE. Keeley
Dwight, IL
Merriam Ponders Machine Typesetting for Census Report
Chicago director Merriam proposes using typesetting and fabricating machines to publish the next census report. Labor leaders oppose the plan claiming it would cut printer jobs by about one third and threaten to protest to President McKinley if pursued. Also noted, Joe Walcott defeated Joe Ghoynski in the seventh round at Broadway Athletic Club. Large delegate turnout marked the seventeenth biennial convention of the A. O. 0. WW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Objpct
Chicago
Merriam
McKinley
Aboyoekl Fy
Moston
New York
Joe Walcott
Joe Ghoynski
Wen
Broadway Athletic Club
Choynski
Puerto Rican tariff debate spans days in Congress
The congressional diary notes continued debate on the Porto Rican tariff bill with Republicans split yet some signaling support. House plans a vote on Tuesday after a week of general debate and speeches by Littledead of Maine, McCall of Massachusetts, and Brownell of Ohio weighed policy versus constitutionality while the Senate also handles the Quay case, Hawaiian government bill, and Philippine question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Littledead
Maine
Roberts
Senate
McCall
Republicas
Massachusetts
Foraker
Ohio
Washington
Brownell
Ray
New York
Long
Kansas
Heary
Texas
Religion In Public Rebaole New York Movement
Roman Catholics push a plan to relieve parochial school funding by creating a common city system. The proposal seeks to educate all New York children with secular studies while preserving religious instruction, inviting all creeds to join in securing state funded schools that ensure secular learning and religious training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shah Prepares for War in Persia Amid British Decline
In Teheran, Persia, the shah moves toward warlike steps as Britain’s influence wanes and Russia’s diplomatic win grows. The grand aldariat orders rapid Persian northern frontier recruiting, enrollment of reserves, and recall of officers and privates from leave as anxiety over Britain rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shah
Teheran
Persia
Russia
Great Britain
Grand Aldariat
I Ptnos
Iso
Tax on Renovated Butter Bill In Congress
Representative Williams of Minnesota introduces a bill defining renovated butter and regulating its manufacture sale importation and exportation. It imposes taxes of 610 on manufacturers 490 on wholesale dealers and 44 on retailers with packaging and quantity rules to be set by the internal revenue commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Williama
Minaissippl Han
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Banished Boy Forgery Case Seeks Oregon California Transit
Arthur Payne, a year old boy, was sentenced to be banished from the state for two years for forging a check. His father will take him to California to stay with friends until the banishment ends. If he returns to Massachusetts after two years, he will enter probation under an officer’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bop
Clinton
Maas
Arthur Payne
California
Massachusetts
Robbers Take Over Seven Thousand From Mead Hardware
Mead Neb report: Johnson sold his hardware store Monday and received cash over seven thousand dollars. He placed funds in his trousers pocket and slept. Upon waking his clothes and money were gone, indicating a robbery attempt or theft during the night. Authorities investigate the missing cash and suspect intruders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Neb
Johnson
Motey
Gong
Nebrak Farm Tragedy and Paris Senate Conviction
Nebraskas farm tragedy reports W Wakeland a farmer north of town killed his wife by slashing her throat and shortly after attempted suicide. In Paris Deputy Marcel Habery was banished for five years for inciting insubordination after President Faure’s funeral vote 23 to 19. Dao Bice a famed showgirl died in Paris at 77 after lingering illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Paris
Senate
Marcel Fhabery
Faure
Weight shifts through the day and winking times
A survey notes we shed about three pounds six ounces overnight and regain portions after meals, with a two pounds two ounces dinner gain. It also cites average blink times from Archives de Pauger and explains winking varies by attention. French capitalists seek a twenty five year monopoly on matches in Venezuela, with government price control. A shoemaker claims banana peels make excellent slippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garten
Archives de Pauger
Ayelid
World
Mnion Trante
Venezuela
Colombia
Bolivia
Guatemala
Inventions, Grain-O and Shakespeare Spelling Tricks
A jumble of ads and notes mentions Grain-O as a coffee substitute praised for its low cost and easy digestion. It cites domestic uses and quotes a proverb about gloves from three kingdoms. Also notes Shakespeare's name being spelled in many ways and asks readers to compare spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhabesporre
Shakespeare
Two Letters Tout Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A sequence of testimonial letters extols Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life. Women from Brooklyn Bradford Bridgewater and beyond report improved health, renewed strength, and gratitude, urging others to use the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wourn
Lydia B. Pikeham
Chad
Lydia
Pinkham
Geo
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Dean Mas
Pooxnam
Lydis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayer
W. D. Gina
Marseilles
Ill
Ae Ayer
Amiiteem Field
Caveen
Lowell
Muna
Ieee
Catatowue
TOWER
Boston
Beuler
Willy
Harrauen
Jachon, Mich
Seth Arnold
Tuston
Chae
Andrea
Usher
Eyafertions Furvoonntery
Nablin
Eiewrere
Hitawa
Cana
Kansas City
Croaje
Bulter
Leslie E. Keeley
O& TV
Congressional
Faminy
Uluwa
Dao Bice
Schouvelown
Leung Mrapoh
Linger
Lng Uloeas
Salzer's
Johna Salzerseed
DCO
LA Crosse
W. L. Douglas
Doug
Fe Ste Nebo
Ctada
Pamphista
Rarmern
Irdeto
Llagormotton
Interior
Oxia
Ania
Thd
Ceanford
Bh West Bt
Wahlogten
D. C
Suveeestul
Farge
Advion
Sartersink
Onto
Toledo
Lucas Gomer
J. Cheney
Spain
France
England
Tanenete
Iramilerot
Thompson's Eye Waters
Sam
Utlen Newae
Casper Dietschler
Pembroke, Genases Co
XNI
Bale Hope
Dane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!