British Posts Silent on Pretoria Developments
London dispatch reports British forces under Lord Roberts cannot confirm Pretoria events. Lorenzo Marquez cables suggest Pretoria is under a citizen vigilance committee with panic among burghers. Reports claim President Kruger may have been captured, though news remains uncertain.
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Lord Roberta
Pretoria
London
Lorenzo Marquez
Kruger
Citizens’ Committee
Lord Roberts
New Home for the Boers in Colorado Valley
Governor Thomas backs a bold plan to move defeated Boers to the Platte Valley in Colorado. Union Pacific Land Co offers 1,000,000 acres via Carey act on Julesburg Wyoming divisions with no upfront cost. E C Wantland, UP agent, travels east to meet Boer envoys and detail repayment by installment after settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Thomas
Valley of the Platte
Colorado
Union Pacific Land Company
Julesburg
Wyoming
E. C. Wantland
Union Pacific
East
Noted Railroad Man Gone After Quiet Illness
Thomas M. Orr of Omaha reports the death of S. H. Clark former president of the ships Pacific. The telegram from Hoxie Clark says remains go to Omaha for burial. Clark died in Asheville North Carolina where he had been taken months earlier. Mrs. Clark and son were at the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Orr
Omaha
Union Pacific
S. H. Clark
Ships Pacific
Hoxie Clark
Orr
Ashville
N.C
Clark
Meat bill prompt could trigger US retaliation says German envoy meeting
John W. Springer president of the national livestock association told the German ambassador in Washington that if the Reichstag passes the meat bill the United States Congress would retaliate with measures affecting German interests worth millions annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Springer
National Livestock Association
Chicago
Washington
Bundesrath
Reichstag
United States Congress
Ranchman John Shaw Killed by Lightning in Storm
John Shaw, a Grant County rancher, died when struck by lightning during a severe electric storm while riding on the range. His wife grew uneasy late at night and a search found him the next morning half a mile from home, his horse dead beside him. He leaves a wife and small child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shaw
Grant
Shaw
Bridge Worker Hurt In York Yard Accident
Elk horn bridge gang member Herman Anderson fell about eighteen feet from a York Nebraska bridge in the east end yard breaking his arm and suffering a compound fracture of his right leg. He was taken to Ursuline hospital where Dr. Conaway the company surgeon reduced the fractures.
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Herman Anderson
Elkhorn Bridge
York
Neb
Ursuline Hospital
Conaway
Sheriff Pursues Lincoln Bigamist in Corning Case
Sheriff W. V. Norris of Corning Iowa arrived in Lincoln Nebraska and took W. N. Gorn the alleged bigamist back. Norris says Gorn has married three women in a year while Gorn admits two marriages in six months. Prosecution planned in Corning for bigamy.
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W.V. Norris
Corning
Lincoln
Neb
W. N. Gorn
Norris
Gorn
First National Guard Officers Elected at Bar ry Office
Field officers for the First regiment national guard were chosen Friday at the adjutant general’s office. Barry was elected colonel, Captain Harry L. Archer of Beatrice named lieutenant colonel. Lieutenants W. K. Moore and Chas H. Vickers of Madison were elected majors.
Defeat of Amendment Foretells Constitutional Debate
The House defeated a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to regulate, after a two day debate. The vote ends the immediate bid and signals continued legislative attention.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Old Castile swindle tale echoes in Michigan letters
The Free Press reports on a Madrid based swindler scheme aimed at Michigan residents. It notes multiple targets including John J. Potter of Alpena and a farmer near Detroit who sent 1175 dollars, with crooks likely American expatriates in Spain crafting artistic frauds. Separately West Virginia holds 17000 square miles of coal across 51 counties, accounting for a major U S deposit and the Pittsburg seam presence.
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Free Press
Michigan
Madrid
Spain
John J. Potter
Alpena
Parsell
Castile
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
West Virginia
United States
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Plans for a French aerostat to cross Africa
Captain Dubureau submits plans for a long distance aerostat to the French Academy of Sciences. He claims the craft could enable a crossing of Africa once finished and the committee will study the proposal. Also an ad for Allen's Foot-Ease promises relief for foot ailments and offers a free sample. A reminiscence notes a graduating girl finishing her school literary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubureau
French Academy of Sciences
Africa
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Other Remedies Adverts
A fragmentary antique advertisement page lists Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with price notes. It mentions Piso's Cure for chest and lung ailments, Beeman's pains gum, Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup for teething, Haultless Starch for summer wear, Panxer’s hair dye, and various quotes about health and mood in a period ad style.
Mrs Pinkham Advocates Cure for Women Health
An advertisement extols Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts as a trusted healer of women with a long record of curing illnesses. It promises free advice and cites vast public support as letters pour in praising her remedies.
Victoria In Military Costume During Windsor Reviews
In her early reign Queen Victoria reviewed Household troops at Windsor dressed in military attire. Shortly after accession she appeared in a blue coat and skirt with a star and peaked cap, then later wore a long habit with a cutaway jacket and a hat with military plumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mou Ted
Windsor
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Marketed For All Ages
An advertisement touts GRAIN-O a coffee substitute made from pure grain designed to look and taste like coffee. It claims gentle effects on delicate stomachs and lower cost, with packages priced 15 and 25 cents. Children may drink it with benefit.
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iAsk
Taxes and Footwear Notes From European and American Spheres
European officials double tax motor carriages and motor bicycles in Antwerp with provincial and municipal charges. Allen's Foot Ease offers relief for swollen feet and tight shoes with a 25 cent price and free trial by mail. A quoted line humorously remarks that no stout woman thinks she is as large as others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. J
Antwerp
Allen S. Olmsted
le Hoy, N.Y
Falling of the Hair Linked to Dandruff Cure Ad
An advertisement claims falling hair is caused by dandruff and promotes Coke Dandruff Cure with a money back offer. The product is priced at $1.00 and promises to stop hair loss or refund the purchase.
Skunk Farming Proposed Near Montgomery Ohio
William Keller plans a skunk farm near Montgomery Ohio to breed polecats for their hide and odorless predators. Neighbors voiced unease, but Keller insists the venture is neat and profitable and that skunks seek human contact when treated kindly. He cites an experienced breeder’s guidance and argues dogs pose the main risk to his crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keller
Montgomery
Ohio
Keller
Cincinnati Enquirer
Acetylene Shows Fatigue After Reservoir Rest
Experts note acetylene gas loses illuminating power when left in reservoirs for days. A typical decline occurs after a rest of 21 to 24 hours. The condition is called tiredness of acetylene, but no explanation or cure is offered.
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S. H. H. Clark
Akan Croqks
Old Castile
Hall
Price, Te
Piso
Exdsley
Vanburen
Ind
Yourselnet
Beeman
Panxer
Patti
Adelina Patti
Telegras
Victoria
Skunk
V. Sullivan
U. S
Mississippi
W. V. Sullivan
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, O
Brad Williams
Box
Brewster
Riga
Burr
Baker’s
Walter Baker & CO. Limited
Dorchester
Mass
Eand
T. M. Roberts
Minneapolis
Minn
Niagara
St. Louis
Kansas City
Enohlea
Walt, Ole
Wabash Railroad
Utakar Vane
Sanfont
Anne
Aries
Nicollet
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