Peacocks Breaks Record Breaching Trip Across Continent
A. H. Peacock vice president of Carnegie Steel, who set a record crossing the continent, arrived in Ri eburg on the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago train from Chicago. His pace was slower between Chicago and Ri eburg after giving up the eccentric rate in Chicago, yet the Los Angeles to Ri eburg journey completed in 72 hours 39 minutes. Tom Jones Sentenced to Death in Raleigh after a 17 hour jury verdict found him guilty of murdering a mother and five children and setting a house on fire leading to the victims’ deaths, with execution set for May 1.
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British Losses Mount in Boer War Fighting Near Bloemfontein
London report notes Lord Roberts’ forces about 21 miles north of Uitenhage win a hill cluster from the Boers after a brisk engagement. Casualties include eight officers and 100 rank and file. Captain Gaine killed. Proclamation warns Bloemfontein women and children to flee five days prior to bombardment. Roberts plans rapid movements toward Pretoria as railways are repaired amid scarce transport and livestock losses mounting.
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Unhappy English Reaction to Delagoa Bay Award
Washington reports show strong dissatisfaction in England with the Delagoa Bay arbitration findings. The decree is seen as inadequate, risking protracted litigation between England and the United States to pursue claims against a too-small settlement.
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Delagoa Bay
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Converts Measles to Full Healing
A Washington mother recounts a child misdiagnosed with measles then mumps and scrofula, treated by several doctors. After trying Hood's Sarsaparilla, the persistent remedy fully clears the neck sores and restores health, with later testimonials from Denver.
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Blind Priser Describes Leary Case in Fall River
A fragmentary outline discusses Charles J. Leary and a job-placing business in Fall River Massachusetts. The text emphasizes ambition and courage against oppressive authorities, portraying Leary as deprived of natural rights in a notable case.
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Blind printer Leary Runs Busy Fall River Shop
A longtime Daily News printer, Mr. Leary lost sight after an 1897 operation yet built a thriving Fall River printing business. He types by touch, uses foot power then electric motor, expands multiple times, employs four to six workers, and produces work rivaling the city’s best.
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SIRRF BITS And March misquotes and sayings
The column mixes proverbs and quips about April fools, town activities, and social events. It notes a weekly gathering by The Owls on South Market street, offers adages on advertising and appearances, and ends with Mr. J E W Hargett's market quotations for corn, wheat, and hay with prices per unit.
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Senator Pettus Delivers Humorous Senate Speech
In a lively session, Senator Edmund W. Pettus of Alabama delivered a humorous yet pointed speech on constitutional aspects of the Puerto Rican bill. He sparred with Senator Gallinger and recalled a preacher tale to illustrate a legal point, drawing praise from allies and opponents alike and provoking laughter across the chamber.
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Desperate Battle With Strikers At Horatio Mines
The Horatio mines of Berwind-White Coal Mining Company saw a violent clash as striking miners, along with women and children, attacked non strikers who remained at work. Dibblebis and his two sons defended themselves as shots rang out. three people were seriously wounded, two strikers. Deputies arrested 40 demonstrators. further trouble is feared.
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Threatened Miners Strike in Grove City Pa
Grove City Pennsylvania March 31 a threatened large scale miners strike looms for next Wednesday demanding wages of 944 cents per ton run of mine aligned with Pittsburg district. Operators offer 45 cents per ton and cite 4 5 cents gap. About 2000 to 4000 miners likely affected.
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Colonel Scott’s Denial in Goebel Case Rumors
March 21 report cites Colonel James Andrew Scott’s denial of any interest in rewards tied to the Goebel assassination inquiry. He describes conversations with Henry Youtsey’s liaison, insisting he acted for justice, not money, and explains his Winchester trip and lack of future involvement. He condemns coercion and insists he would aid if needed, while defending prior actions and officials.
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Restored sight after eye abscess treatment in city
Dr. Wm. Boteler performed a pioneering central operation for Mr. August Johnson, patient route agent between here and New London. After repeated abscess openings and treatments, Johnson’s eye was saved, the swelling subsided, and sight returned to near normal with a clear eye and no evident disease.
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Woman's College notes entertainFrederick upcoming events
The Woman's College presents a sequence of events including the Studenta musical recital called the Easter Concert in College Hall on Monday evening and a lecture by Mr Willis Armstrong on unpublished interviews with great magicians on Tuesday. The Adelphian Society adds a concert by Mr Blocher with a graphophone. Easter vacation runs April 11 to 16.
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