War fears mount as demands for reinforcements grow
London dispatch reports a third South Africa campaign looming within weeks amid booster calls for larger reinforcements. Editors accuse the government of delaying mobilization to dodge new funding votes, while critics warn of a protracted conflict and weak planning.
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London
South Africa
Boora
Broderick
Lord Kitchener
The
Daily Mail
Forontdale
Witi
Anya Hie
DaWitt
J. W. Hall
Speed
Battle-Axe Shoes for Everybody opens new store
An old advertisement style notice promotes Battle-Axe Shoes for all ages, highlighting CHILREN'S SCHOOL SHOES, Anti-Rip Boys' Shoes, Infants' Shoes and Men's Heavy Shoes. It touts quality and value and mentions a fall winter store opening with claims of customer satisfaction.
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Battlus-Axe
Eish
C. W
J. E. Bauknight
Judge to Penitentiary in County Court Case
A Chattanooga report notes Judge Tony Silver was found guilty of forging papers in his office, with the jury sentencing him to three years in the penitentiary. Silver, a Sherman resident, faced multiple indictments for embezzlement and forgery, and had long been seen as a prominent local figure in the Sixth District. The piece also references unrelated items on President Roosevelt and historical president sports and activities, reflecting a broad, mixed page.
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Chattanooga
Tony
Silver
Thig Couinty
Chanit
Court
Ilo
Uiree
Sherman Uwaights
Troosuvelt
Washington
White House
Ife
Aphid Dinvy
Mount Vernon
Tontifios
Jeterson
Monroe
Madison
Jackson
Roosevelt
Kia Tennessee
Philadelphia
Qougrea
Ila
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Arthur
Harrison
Cleveland
President's Funeral Expenses appropriation note
A fragmentary item states Congress appropriated funds for presidential funeral expenses. It mentions Garfield and McKinley as cases and outlines sums for various costs and physician aid, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
State Loses Big Tax Refund Case
Commissioner Yerker of the Internal Revenue Department rejects South Carolina’s claim for a tax refund of over $7,000 paid by state agents at wholesale and retail liquor dealers. He states the state lacked constitutional exemption and control over liquor traffic. Charleston Exposition directors report thorough investigation and readiness to open on time.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Eac
J.C. Stribling
U.gv
Yerker
Internal Revenue Department
Washington
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promised Cure All
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for stomach ailments and digestive disorders. It claims to heal liver trouble and related digestive issues, touts alcohol and narcotic free formula, and urges customers to trust the patent remedy over substitutes.
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Mie
Vierce
Dr. Pierce
Novary
Pierce
Paya Milneon
Loweaville
Amharat Co
Dr. Mierce
Major Maxes Ghost Teaser Duel and Gossip
In a Williamsburg style salon talk Major Townsend recalls a snowbound frontier post tale. Mrs Max frets over Polly Slanger and Bob Billings while the Major recounts a lonely night with a ghostly, mistaken identity.
Women and Men Suffer Kidney Trouble Says Ad
An old advertisement for Swamp Root claims kidney and bladder trouble affect both sexes and all ages, urging treatment with the product. It promises quick relief and a free sample, citing letters from users and directing readers to Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
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Drugplats
Mall Tree
Sig
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Yibbalte
Candidates for Congress in Columbia State
A report from Columbia notes D I Wythe of Newberry visited the city and contends the last campaign for the seat held by A G Latimer Sr was a farce. Wythe says candidates receive scant speaking time and plans to appeal to the State Democratic Convention for more access at courthouse meetings. Also mentions a 1 minute cough cure medicine ad and a marriage contract in Paris between Miss Molen Morton and Count Boson de Porigord with a wedding set for next Saturday in London.
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Columbia
Congress
Thoas
Court House
Paris
Molen Morton
Levi P. Morton
United States
Boson de Porigord
Duke of ‘Talleyrand-Perigord
St. Mary
Chelson
London
Children’s smoking dangers cited after two Beeman boys die
The text reports two Beeman children in Phillipsburg New Jersey aged ten and fourteen died after mouth and throat inflammation from smoke exposure and a doctor’s certificates cite blood poisoning from smoking corn milk and grape vines dried leaves. The report mentions a physician J M Korne and notes the boys fell ill within a week.
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Phillipsburg
New Jersey
Jasper Beeman
J. M. Korne
Atlanta News
May Min Again Voters Eye Governor Race Revival
Fragmented OCR suggests talk of Governor McSweeney running again amid letters from political allies urging him to seek a second term. Names and places are garbled. the text also mentions a Lutheran Synod event in South Carolina beginning in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSweeney
Sidgefield
Chitontalo
Evangelion
Dutheran Synod of
South Carolina
Locosville
Texas Wonder Medicine Promotes Kidney Health Adverts
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues in men and women. It claims effects on liver and digestion, cites testimonials, lists Dr W Tall and Sir Martin as endorsers, and directs readers to contact P.O. Box 020, St. Louis Missouri, for more information from druggists and physicians.
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Die Aia
Dollio
Tan Montha
W. Tall
P.O
St. Louls
All
Martin
Tiul
Wh. W. Hall
St. Houta
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