Still Worrying as Boer Strongholds Hold Firm
London reports a tense pause in the war with Boer entrenchments stronger and heavy losses in assaulting them. Dispatches describe anxious crowds at government offices and clubs awaiting news while speculation centers on a possible capture at Splonkop. Washington notes a Fort Haven bill favoring Kansas for educational use.
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London
Daily Stock Exchange
Uye
Warren
Splonkoplt
War Office
Pretoria
Havens
Washington
Fort Haven Military Reservation
Kansas
House Committee On Public Lands
Wlernovo
Boro
Buller
Muller
Iota
Pbc
Alel
Wight
Taunilon
Pathe
Dhent
Spiontep
Mall
Dierimuaritzbarg
Damuniey Ayer
Dane
Sts Bunnesturg
Stack Exchange
Harrismith
Murket
Ladysmith
Chaon- Sele
Potgiater
Gtrssman Cochran
Missouri
Ldg
Death of General Staunton and Civil War notes
The report notes the death of General Staunton, recalls his Civil War service and key commands, and references his role as paymaster general and duties in Washington. It also recounts wartime dispatches, military movements near Spionkop and Ladysmith, and related strategic discussions from London and Washington.
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Dan
Srs
Staunton
Washington
Army Officer Denied Habeas Corpus Writ
Albany news: Judge Wallace sustains lower court and denies Captain Oberlin M. Carter a writ of habeas corpus. Carter, convicted of conspiracy against the government, was previously sentenced to Leavenworth penitentiary.
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Albany
N. Y
Wallace
United States Court Today
Oberlin M. Carter
Carter Wie
Leavenworth
Natural Gas Development Report in Kansas Discussed
A Geological Survey report notes gradually rising value and expanding gas production across Kansas counties including Franklin Crawford and Joplin. Wells yield from 6 million to 51 million cubic feet per day in brown sand reservoirs, with gas used domestically and in ore reduction plants. several large works operate at Joplin.
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Washington
Alum Ghd
Ritucal Ys
Geological Survey
Men
Jabette
Montgomery
Mami
Wilsus
Franklin County
Sunny
Crawford
Utts
Neoadvsha
Kansas
Joplin
Circus Combination Sparks Political-Authority Debate
A proposed circus combination titled Viet ba at Cirqus Inter erta of the CountryWISE Concomiidate aims to consolidate interests under United States law. Key parties include Sells Benthers of this city AL dhuley abroad with Barnum & Unitey circus and W W Cole of New York. The plan designates Bridgeport Conn as winter quarters and would take effect in 101 though Peter Sells resists leaving Columbus Ohio.
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Meiersels
United States
Peter Sells
Sells Benthers
Ares AL Dhuley
Inundations in Japan Reach Across Provinces
A flood disaster report describes widespread inundations in northern Honshu and Ishikuri with towns devastated, thousands homeless, and property losses counted in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. It notes casualties, emergency aid efforts, and regional damage assessments.
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Tabtfemrt
Tronses
Vierasnk
Quarantine Ignored Near Anthony. Authorities Silent
Arkansas City Kansas June 24 special reports from stations near Anthony 65 miles away showing Cowley Sumner and Harper counties making no effort to enforce Oklahoma quarantine order. Commercial intercourse continues as usual with residents disregarding the mandate.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Anthony
Cowley
Sumner
Harper County
Oklahoma
Mystery of Numeral Nine in Ancient Mining Lore
The article notes a recurring nine as a symbolic number in mining history, linking eras of major discoveries in California, British Columbia, Leadville, Tombstone, Clover Creek, and Cape Nome. It suggests a pattern where gold finds cluster in years aligned with the numeral nine, highlighting famed sites and periods while calling for attention to this curious financier of fortune.
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California
Leadville
Tombstone
Clover Creek
Sander
Cape Nome
Viren
Annals of Gold
Hard Rain and Boers Tobacco Demands in News Briefs
A hostile weather tale recalls a flood near Hedigham and a miner’s peril as waters rise along the river flats. Separately a Prec oris editor urges Boers to curb tobacco to sustain front-line troops. Lord Beresford notes very bad roads in China after reporting to an American resident about road conditions.
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Precoris
Transvaal
China
Charles Beresfort
Ching
Roberts Debate and Landis Speaks on Roberts Case
Washington dispatch covers the House debate on the Roberts case with Powers and Landis delivering sharp arguments. Landis savages Mormon polygamy and defends the report while harshly criticizing the church. In the Senate, Pettigrew’s resolution on the Sulu treaty prompts battle over slavery clauses and presidential accountability.
Fire Devastates Ward Camp and Lafayette Towns
A January 24 blaze in Ward mining camp near Vue mountain destroyed much of the town while high winds prevented full details. The Lafayette coal mining camp twelve miles away faced rapid spread and extensive damage, threatening hundreds of homes as power lines fell and wind hampered responders. The mill and mines near the lawn were saved, with losses estimated around $50,000.
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Taocuma
Jin
Hakhkitile
Pan
Decemer
Ishikuri
Athens
Ted
Wolorado Volo
Carly
Boulder
Colo
Ward
Vue Mountaing
Milla
Phealy
Lafayette
Sheveral
Colorado
Philippine Dogs Brave in Fire At Bagbag Fight
A Chicago Record account notes Philippine dogs in villages near Bagbag showed unusual calm under fire. One white native dog stayed near American troops, prodded by danger yet willing to linger in the ditch, later returning to camp after the battle near Calumpit. The dog, clever yet unfazed by boom booms, avoided fear unlike some natives.
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Bagbag
Signal Corps
Aravk Ier
Southaward
Kansas Volunteers
Tie
Calumpit
Chicago
Bolivias Quinine Plantations Described In Peru Chile Text
The article details quinine growing in Bolivia with German founded plantations at 3,000 to 4,000 feet. It describes grove setup on mountainsides, seed planting, hotbeds, two year shelter removal, weed control, and biannual pruning. Bark is harvested in strips, dried, and shipped from Alice and Mollendo to Chicago.
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Mes
Alice and
Mollendo
Chicago
Ohio street building lot offers best value near university
An OCR damaged notice advertises a building lot on Ohio Street in South Lawrence offering favorable price per acre and easy access to the University. It touts transportation access and nearby amenities, though many words are garbled.
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Ohio Street
South Lawrence
Savory
Ans
Yift Przat Tyta
Markets wire report highlights mixed commodity trends
The Kansas City grain and livestock markets show mixed movements with pork, cattle, and hog quotes varying. Prices for sheep and cattle remain steady in places, while hogs and futures display pockets of strength and weakness across months and delivery terms.
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Renal State
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Lawrence
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Senate Bank
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Elkins
West Virginia
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Kansas City
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Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma Lumber Dealers Association
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Congress of the United States
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la Alsperarae von Landis
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King County
Surrey
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Brownell
Norton
Lawrence “Law
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Tucker
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Gach
Enital
Naren Monroe
Newmare
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Manley
Marks
ESEN BA_DWIN
Wm.t. Sinclair
Nano City
Beal & Gooding
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Lawrence House
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Ight
Multons
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Cowa
Hellara
Rannere
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Feedern
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Jaly
Jaly Ats
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