Peace mission of Boers Kruger foresees end of war
The New York World reports President Kruger is confident of ending the South African conflict this month. A three-man deputation, led by Wolmarans Wessels and Fischer, travels to Europe to seek joint intervention by Russia Germany and France and to press for independence preservation as peace plans unfold.
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The
Press Publishing Company
New York World
South Africa
Kruger
Howard Co. Hillegas
Pretoria
Transvaal
Natal
Bloemfontein
England
Transaal
Great Britain
Retz
Leyds
Paul
Europe
Dr. Leyds
Steyn
America
Kaiser
Delagoa Bay
A. D. W. Wolmarans
Transvaal Executive Council
C. H. Wessels
Free State Volksraad
A. Pischer
Free State Executive Council
Lourenco
Komatiepoort
Russia
Germany
France
Orange Free State
Mr. Betts
Ftusia
Paris
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Tranvaal
Boers Seek U S Support for Peace Appeal
Boer peace envoys departing Rotterdam travel to the United States to appeal to the government and people for re establishment of peace. They stress they seek independence for their country and urge America to back a free and just resolution based on liberty and equal rights.
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Rotterdam
United States
Pierson
de Beaufort
Hague
Europe
America
Hay
Fischer
Holland
South Africa
Prairie wind propelled schooner shown in Houston
A Dallas News interview with F W Myer of Bonney Brazoria describes a wind propelled prairie schooner built on two wheel pairs with a 16 foot sail. The vehicle carried six men on a trial run near Houston achieving speeds between 10 and 35 miles per hour and moving in any direction except straight into the wind.
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F. W. Myer
Bonney
Brazoria County
Capitol Hotel
Houston
Dallas News
Prairies
Town of Ada Moves Seven Miles for Rail Line
Ada in the Chickasaw nation relocated seven miles toward a railroad, aided by a Wichita dispatch to the Chicago Record. About 200 houses and 800 residents accompanied the move, and business continued during the transit.
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Ada
St. Louis
San Francisco
Welcoming Boer peace envoys sparks New York parade plan
A Washington meeting led by Congressman Sulzer organized a large reception for Boer delegates en route from Holland. A Sunday May 20 event at Grand Opera House will feature nonpartisan speeches by prominent figures. New York officials debated a 30 member welcoming committee amid partisan friction with Brice denouncing the move.
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Washington
Salzer
United States
Holland
Layfayette
Kossuth
Parnell
Mr. Sulzer
Teller
Allen
Mason
Hale
Wellington
Tillman
Hoar
Cockrell
Heitfeld
William
Alden Smith
Finley
Cox
Kleberg
McCall
Wachter
Shafroth
Champ Clark
DeArmond
Chanler
J. B. Henderson
J. J. Fitzgerald
Louis Schade
William Birney
New York
van Wyck
Transvaal
Board of Aldermen
Municipal Assembly
City of
Great Britain
Stewart M. Brice
England
Manila
Germany
South Africa
América
Oakley
Mr. Brice
Wall Street Dullness Ends in Severe Market Liquidation
A New York May 9 stock market day opened with heavy liquidation in rails and others, with Baltimore and Ohio dropping over six points and the common stock closing at a new low while the preferred fell 33 cents. Large offerings and suspected liquidation by major interests sparked the downturn amid weak weekly railroad traffic data and fears of wage readjustment and labor trouble reducing consumer demand. Hotel fire in Genena New Jersey killed two people with a possible third and a missing waitress who alerted authorities. total financial loss estimated at 15000 dollars.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Epitaph Quotes Gratitude From Two Wives In Odd Lineage
A tombstone inscription from a New England churchyard amuses readers with the line by a grateful widower James B Rollins for his two wives Ann Sophia and Julia Hattie. The epitaph notes they "made home pleasant" and remains a curious historical anecdote cited by Woman's Journal.
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New England
Ann Sophia
Julia Hattie
James B. Rollins
Woman’s Journal
New Discovery Promises Relief for Throat Chest Lungs
A Philadelphia man credits De Ran2's New Discovery with easing years of coughing and throat troubles after trying other remedies. The ad touts trial bottles free at Z. T. Baltzly's drug store with each bottle guaranteed. A second anecdote claims Elkgren Bitters saved a life for a Philadelphia resident, described as a dramatic recovery from a yellowing skin and failing health.
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Uce
Algate
B. Springer
Howes
Piladelphia
Funm
King
Wuutora
Roya
Z. T. Daltzly
John Uilver
Philadelphia
Hima Fellows
Fortutmely
Z. I. Baltzly
That Throbbing Headache Pills Soothe Nerve Pain
Advert shows Dr King’s New Life pills claim to cure headaches and nervous suffering by purifying blood and building up nerves. Easy to make and tested as a remedy. Sold by Z T Baltzly, druggist, for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Z. T. Baltzly
Editor Higgins Seeks Relief Then Finds Arcadia Remedy
Ejlitor Ejlitor's Awful Plight describes Seneca, Illinois editor A M Higgins cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve after doctors failed. Two boxes claimed to fully heal and a guarantee of cure. Advertisement lists train schedules to Portland and Chicago routes, expounds on Pacific Express and Overland Limited services, with excursion prospects to Cincinnati for Luther League convention.
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A. M. Higgins
Seneca, II
Bucklen
Arniza Sali
Z T. Baltzly
Portland
Cattle Steady As Prices Mixed In May Markets
Omteaco and ToLepo report cattle steady with steer prices around 84 to 95.65, while wheat markets show a 74 reading. Associated Press transmission notes slight gains and varied quotes across regions.
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Omteaco
Associated Press
ToLepo
Wheat and livestock prices across markets May 8 1900s
Pittsburg market reports listing prices for wheat corn oats hay butter eggs cheese and poultry alongside cattle hogs sheep and lambs with varied quotations and conditions. New York and Cincinnati notes add spot prices and futures cues for wheat corn oats and cattle. overall market mood described as steady to easy with several regions noting light receipts.
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Pittsburg
Elgin
Ohio
New York State
Wisconsin
Limburger
New
New York
Duluth
Goria
Excursion Rates to Columbus by Pennsylvania Lines
Low rate round trip non transferable excursion tickets will be sold May 23 and May 24 from Pennsylvania ticket stations in Ohio to Columbus. Tickets valid for return until May 26. Prohibition state convention to assemble in Columbus May 24.
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Cincinnati
Kjneen City
Ohio
Pennsylvania Lines
Luther League of Cincinnati
Columbus
Pennsylvania
Green Mountain Pearls Remedy Promoted By Druggist
A short token ad touts Green Mountain Pearls as an effective remedy for digestion nausea and dizziness. The vendor Dr. Z. Baltzly promotes the pill at a price of 25 cents per box.
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Cen Z. T. Baltzly
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