Boers and British Struggle in Transvaal Roots of Conflict
The narrative traces Dutch Cape Colony origins, slaveholding by Boers, British seizure in 1814, the Trek, and the two Boer republics Orange Free State and Transvaal. It highlights Jameson raid, Kruger’s resistance, debates over foreigner rights, and shifting British claims after 1896 events amid global crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caps of Good Hope
Holland
Africa
Cape Colony
Natal
Orange Country
Vail River
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Wittwautersrand
Great Gold District
Paul Kruger
Great Britain
Tranavaal
Eng- Kiehmen
England
Lying Cable News and Venezuelan Policy Misreadings
The piece critiques American and British correspondents for misrepresenting public sentiment on Venezuela. It accuses Venezuelan reporters of bias while praising English correspondents for sensationalism. It argues American volunteers could be mobilized quickly, lamenting perceived peace-at-any-price coverage by British papers and praising their correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Venaciana
America
London Chronicle
Great Britain
What Is Discerptiiity and Its Limits
A compact discussion contrasts Gladstone’s notion of discerptibility with mortality and immortality, noting the term’s space severance idea and arguing the concept fails to prove survival after death. The piece weaves in current events on Cuban recognition, Spanish war aims, and a telegrams across Europe, ending with a testimonial ad for Shiloh's Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gladstone
North American Review
Inn
Gladstone
Clarke
Cecil Rhodes and British policy in Africa and arbitration
The article profiles Cecil Rhodes as a driving force behind British imperial moves in Africa from Kimberley to the Cape, noting his wealth rise, role in the British South Africa Trading Company, and political shifts. It discusses Anglo American arbitration efforts, US proposals in 1890 1898, and praise for Henry Norman’s diplomacy while critiquing Britain’s image and urging peaceful settlement with the United States. It also mentions public commentary from The Sun and others, with political jabs at Gladstone and Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Puat Kroyer
Africa
William
Russia
Italy
France
Cecil Rhones
Cécil Rhodea
Ocean
Ctean
Cecil Rhodes
Natal
Herbert Rhodes
Kimberley
Cecil
Oxford
Europa
Cape Colony
Sir Gordon Sprigg
Gladstone
America
Congress
Bance of Commons
American Congress
Allison
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Great Britain
London Chronicle
Henry Norman
Harvard University
Union
Existence of God preached at Bloomingdale church
A Sunday evening sermon at Bloomingdale Reformed Church in New York, with Rev. Dr. Madison C. Peters using Psalms 14:1 to argue that God’s power is verified by spiritual consciousness rather than logic. The talk cites Bacon, Hume, Cicero, and Augustine, stressing belief in God as natural and essential to morality, purpose, and immortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomingdale Reformed Church
New York
Madison C. Peters
Lord Bacon
Lnd
Hume
Lorimer
Eaghr
Insver
Carlyle
Huxley
God
Cicero
Lichtenberg
Plato
Augustina
Bhutan
Bfu
War reminiscence of Albany veteran Seace and his cure
The Albany N Y veteran John B Scace recounts Civil War service from Massachusetts units through Port Hudson and Donaldsonville, later enduring rheumatic pain from a power plant accident. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health, strength, and his postwar business vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Seace
Albany
N. Y
Bradford Street
Scace
Pittsfield
Mays
Berkehire Inde
1.C.C. F
Ihushington
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
W. F. Bartslett
Baton Rouge
Company A
Louisiana
Capitol
Boya
Plain
Space
Port Hudson
Donaldsonville
Wuunler
Albany Electric Power House
Mr. Sence
Nevi Lhats
Dr. Williams
Seace
Scace Ia
Williams
Wil
Haman Medicine Company
Schenectady, N.Y
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Cuba
Abyssinia
Jameson
Paul Kroger
Hurope
Europe
Banic Clearings
Washington
Madrid
Spain
Revolutionary Committee
Hay
Shiloh
Mre. J. B. Mar- Uo
Huplaville
Ala
A. O. Hyde
O. Hyde
Venezuelan Commission
Englund
Joe Chamberlain
Kroger
William E. Gladstone
the Sun
Cincinnati
Ite
Gore
Kerl
Fox
Hyde
Madison CG. Peters
Los Hebellien
E Knapp
Litchfeld
Hillsdale Co
Mich
Borror
Dasger
Falun Shotts
Beadfield Regulator
Hatcher’s Creek
Petersburg
John B. Scace
Ton
Aunhood
San Francisco
Cal
W. T. Drake
Droggia
Brata Pires
Utany Oidotes
Perbos
Michigan
Republican Weekly
The
Detroit Weekly
Tribung
Makin Lwral News
Statesman
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