Boers in Transvaal Farm Life and Kruger Outlook
An 1896 Detroit Free Press sketch reports on Boer life in the Transvaal. It notes Boers as religious Dutch Reformed farmers and cattle breeders who travel in bullock wagons, hold quarterly night prayers, and live in simple homes while worshipping amid fine surroundings. It mentions President Kruger as shrewd and focused on Boer interests, warns that a railway link to Johannesburg could upend cattle transport, and compares Boer fighters to American Indians, skilled at ambush and using knowledge of local air conditions.
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Srasuyyal
Transvaal
Jeff Gays
Krager
Republic
Johengesburg
Bimberley
Auilea
Heer
Ilo
Flooded with schemes for robbery prevention devices
A Boston Herald excerpt notes companies nationwide flood with letters offering devices to deter theft on express cars. Proposals range from ink branding chambers to gunlit cylinders that trap robbers or illuminate cars, plus a western test using chemical torches. The piece ends with advice on learning to laugh and stay cheerful.
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Halaleta
Lach Express Coy
Doston Herald
Global Gold Fever Drives Booms and Prospector Schemes
A detailed look at the worldwide gold rush, with Cripple Creek leading Colorado output. Prospectors stake large claims, form mining schemes, and rely on investors while shafting many through dubious valuations and stock manipulation. J. M. Scantan.
Irish Story Told With Humorous Narrow Run
Mrs S recounts a tale of a poor widow she once employed who later marries into money. When she sees the widow in deep mourning, Mrs S asks if the widow has suffered a loss. The widow explains that since her husband’s death she was too poor to wear mourning, promising to do so when able.
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Gotlaes
J. M. Scantan
Mra
Maury
Mary
Hathaway
Local county notes amid weather and court actions
County news reports discuss Democratic delegates from Corpus Christi being silver men except Captain Rudd, with plans to support Klaberg. Mentions blight on low lands, sickly corn, and improving weather. A murder trial moves venues, Dan Jones receives seven years for assault with intent to murder, Captain Dutton promotes abstinence, cotton markets rebound, core planting finished, district contentions done, revival active at Kenedy Baptist church.
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Corpus Christi
Rudd
Yorktown
Tom
Barnwell Cutler
Bao County
Dan Jones
Dutton
Oklahoma
Georgetown Wedding and Lecture Summary in Town
Williamson county surveyor Thos Haba married Miss Lizzie Loventhal of Cedar Park yesterday in Georgetown. Alf Taylor lectured for three hundred-dollar hours last night to satisfied attendees. Capt G W Brooks, recently ill, remained in his room two weeks. First Baptist church hosted a new slate with Miss Nanote Winston visiting from Granby county. Shoban just graduated at Bristol Toon.
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Lagu Speetal
Ghrorghoown
Pex
Thos, Haba
Williamson County
Lizzie Loventhal
Cedar Park
Georgetown
Bob
Alf. Taylor
G. W. Brooka
Hop Joint Raided on Doloruan Strait
The bop joint of Wong Lee on Doloruan Strait was raided by Oscora Kieffer and Porter. The proprietor was arrested for nuisance and malutality, while Nic Montez and Ed Amith were caught inhaling the deadly drug and arrested for fronting the place.
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Bop
Wong Lee
Doloruan Strait
Oscora Kieffer
Porter
Nic Montez
Ed. Amith
Black Woman Fatally Harmed in Atlanta Case
Special Wiro reports in March that a Black woman was found deceased in Atlanta after an alleged assault. The article notes authorities are investigating the incident as a fatal harm claim with limited details available.
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