Great Trains of Wagons Across the Veldt in Africa
A Bloemfontein correspondent recalls a wartime convoy from Modder River toward Paardeberg, detailing wagons loaded with rations, 30 oxen per wagon, a disciplined caravan led by white conductors, and the harsh, sunlit journey marked by crashes, heat, and dust. It notes rations, Maconochie's stew, and the brutal logistics that support Lord Roberts's advance, including recovered spoil from a captured convoy.
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Modder River
Paardeberg
Cronje
Bloemfontein
London Telegraph
Dar
Modder
Royal Engineers
Army Service Corps
Lord Roberts
Orange Free State
Riet River
Jacobsdal
England
Kimberley
Tommy Atkins
Floating hotel afloat for Arbuckle plans this summer
John R. Arbuckle, famous coffee merchant, plans a keel‑borne hotel aboard the bark Stambler at Brooklyn, moored near Van Brunt street. The 240‑foot ship will hold 150 guests in 73 staterooms with rents from 14 dollars a night, no liquor aboard, and orchestra aboard for grand marine fêtes.
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Jo&ee Macnate Arbuckle
John RK. Arbuckle
Wmillionaire
New York World
Jacob A. Stambier
Mr. Arbuckie
van Brunt Street
Brooklyn
Stambler
St. Mary’s
Manhattan
de Reisen
Havre
New York
Arbuckles
John R. Arbuckle
Hygiene Exhibit for Paris Highlights Public Health
The Paris exhibit includes maps of the United States on public health, vital statistics cards, health board reports, isolation hospitals, Crematories, vaccine plants, dairy and food regulators, and photographs of municipal health work. Samuel W. Abbott led the installation for the U S commission as most states join the display in social economy and public charities.
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United States
New York Post
Boards of Health
Dairy and Food Commissioners
National Department of Health
Samuel W. Abbott
Massachusetts Board
West
Cost to see Paris Exposition estimated at 1300 francs
A New York Journal reporter asked Ambassador Porter in Paris how much it costs to “see the exposition thoroughly.” He replied that admission, meals, and incidental expenses total about 1300 francs, roughly $560, with 1800 francs if every feature is viewed.
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New York Journal
Ambassador Porter
Paris
Major
New York
Druggiate
Younges Ohne
Bonaparte’s Promising Rise Nominated For General
The exar nominates Colonel Prince Louis Napoleon as general of brigade, per the London Leader. At not yet 36, he has commanded the Russian regiment of the imperial guard known as Empress Alexandra Feodorovna’s. A Bonaparte, a prince, a general—and 85—full of possibilities.
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Bonaparte
Exar
Prince Louis Napoleon
London
Imperial Guard
Alexandra Feodorovna
Miners See Luzon Fields as World’s Richest When Opened
Former Montana and California soldiers in Manila believe Luzon placer and quartz regions north east of the city offer the richest deposits in the world. They describe easy mining with minimal formalities, costly gear, and strong yields from gold and copper while noting Igorrote interference and historical Spanish restrictions. They expect Luzon and Mindanao to rival Nome and the Klondike.
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Montana Volunteers
Philippines
Saya
Helena
Mon
New York Sun
Manila
America
Luzon
Mindanao
Cebu
Dagupan
Bataan
Surigao
California
Montana
Nome
The
Klondike
Struck by a Rock Mortal Mine Disaster at Woodland Mine
A rock collapse at the Woodland mine near Massillon killed miner John McGinnis, about 67, after a five minute death. Two of his sons worked nearby. coroner to hold inquest at the McGinnis home. Opera tions halted. funeral plans to follow.
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McGinnis
Woodland
John McGinnis
Woodland Mine
East Greenville
Massillon
Schuffele
Coal In Abyssinia Discovered In Four Districts
Advices from Abyssinia reported to France that extensive coal deposits were found in four districts. Emperor Menelek showed strong interest and had the regions examined by a French mining engineer. Samples sent to France tested as of excellent quality.
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Abyssinia
France
Menelek
Chicago Record
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