Conflicting Transvaal War dispatches from the front
The front reports diverge on outcomes with General Symons killed at Glencoe, General Yule likely annihilated, and White’s artillery duel at Rieffontein costly but effective. Mafeking bombardment begins. Boers hold Pr etoria hussar prisoners. Lady Smith’s forces face strain as officers depart England. General Symons died October 20, House of Commons confirms.
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Glencoe
Yule
Hussars
White
Rieffontein
Mafeking
Pretoria
Ladysmith
Gordon Highlanders
Royal Rifles
England
Symons
Glencos
House of Commons
San Antonio International Fair Sets Rich Exhibits and Events
The San Antonio International Fair offers 25000 in premiums and purses for livestock and agricultural exhibitors. A Mexican exhibit and band, extended excursion rates via I and GN railways, and a packed daily schedule including Governor’s Day and Confederate Day, with special trains arranged for large crowds.
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Axas
San Antonio
Egypt
New World
Mexico
International and Great Northern
Press and Childrens
San Antonso
Govenor’s
Colored Peoples
M. College
I & GN
Ye Shall Know Them by Their Fruits Editorial Attack on McKinley
A WCTU editorial condemns William McKinley for attending a banquet hosted by John Greenhut, head of a whiskey trust, charging ties to liquor profits and denouncing the president as publicly unethical. The piece argues Christian mothers’ lessons conflict with political and religious influence, urging moral reversal. Veal, Tomorrow at Fulton Market.
Old Maid's Convention Delights Mexia at Opera House
The parishioners announce the farce Old Maid's Convention presented Tuesday night at the Mexia Opera House by 30 ladies to benefit the Presbyterian church. It is billed as the most musical and latest extravagant entertainment yet, with Prices adults 50 cents, reserved 75 cents, children 25 cents. Local acts acknowledge Mr Weslow and his proteges for musical triumphs. Hovey offers oysters daily and Celery in stock as part of regional services.
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Opera House
Ladies of Mexia
The
Presbyterian Church
Prescott ad pitches low price dry goods and shoes
An old ad announces cheap footwear and dry goods at Bottom Prices from u. J. Beexnan in Prescott. It highlights bargains on hidey bones and corn and invites shoppers to see Lane the shoe mat.
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U. J. Beexnan
New T P Railway Cuts Layover at Malvern
The Taxa and Pacific Railway now arranges passengers to Hot Springs Arkansas without a layover at Malvern promising faster service. Two fast trains daily feature Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars with free seats. Land for rent Fifteen acres of black land on Kit Wood place west of the city apply at this office.
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Taxa and Pacific Railway
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Malvern
America
Kit Wood Place
City
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United States
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Office
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Mezia, Texas
Kent
the Ledger
W. G. Snodgrass
Mexia
Texas
Kemp
Kit Wood
JDR. R.S Johnstony
Chicago
New York
Schuttz Drug Store
Tresa
W F Moore
Hodges & White's
Ftore Mexia
Weer
A. N. Wingfield
Expreas
Lion
Colin Dari Brown
Linus
Ssees
Ieeees
Gent's
Enlepratud
Logercoll
Puareatec
Ail Ce
Century Cook eBook
Lion Copper
Ulven
Lion Coby
For & Fion
Auk
Woolson Spice
Toledo
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