Night at New Kelso Ends With Hidden Demands
Bluebell Leslie and her aunt await a visitor at the South African homestead as Adam Leslie hosts Mr. Moore the wealthy guest. Over dinner the men discuss Kruger and Boer tensions, while Bluebell senses danger in Moore’s gaze. After drinks, Moore hints at a single, secret demand in return for his generosity.
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Scotland
South Africa
Bluebell
Adam Leslie
Mr. Moore
Elizabeth
Mr. Leslie
Kruger
Britain
Leslie
Stirrin
William the Silent
Miss
Ladysmith
New Kelso
Kelso
Bludell
Gerald Moore
Moore
Mr. Lesie
Bluebell Delivers Mail On Harsh Veldt Ride To Ladysmith
Bluebell rides the dry veldt toward Ladysmith on her horse Boyse Rover. A heat crest and drought frame her journey as she nears town and a hopeful meeting with a gray Khaki-clad stranger who shows anxious tenderness.
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Bluebell
Ladysmith
Athollow
Drakensterg
Bulwaan
Leslies
Rover
Rade
Tommy’s Birthday Wish Sparks School Fire Talk
A reading of a troubling exchange shows a boy named Tommy asking to see the school burn down. The remark draws concern and questions about childhood impulses and safety.
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Tommy
Horror in a Mine Explodes 200 Feared Dead at Schofield
Disaster reports an explosion at Pleasant Valley Coal No 4 mine in Schofield causing about 200 fatalities with many bodies recovered. Rescue operations continue as workers dress and prepare victims for coroner’s inquest, while officials investigate blasting powder ignition as the likely cause.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Pleasant Valley Cowl Company
Schofield
Big Fight Near Thaba N'Chu Likely Says London Dispatch
London dispatches report a major Boer confrontation near Thaba N'Chu with Lord Roberts directing about 15 000 to 30 000 troops. Boers reportedly defend staunchly while British forces gather artillery and aim to force a breakthrough toward Pretoria.
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South Africa
London
Ladysmith
Thava Nha
Lord Roberts
Fred
Pretoria
Thaba N’chu
Botha
Promotion for Sinclair named Puerto Rico inspector chief in St Louis
D. J. Sinclair postoffice inspector connected with the St Louis force has been appointed chief inspector of Puerto Rico. S. St. McKee of St Louis will go as his assistant. Orders arrived from Washington and the pair left to receive instructions before sailing. Sinclair is well known in Lincoln where he lived for years. his present home is Nebraska City.
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Sinclair
D. J. Sinclair
St. Louis
Puerto Rico
S. St. McKee
Washington
Lincoln
Nebraska City
Order of B Nai B Rith vote on Hebrew chair and hospital
At a Chicago meeting of the Independent Order of B Naim B Rith the proposal to establish a permanent chair of Jewish literature in the Hebrew Union College Cincinnati was voted down while the plan to incorporate the National Jewish Hospital in Denver received a favorable vote.
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Independent Order of B'Nai_ B'Rith
Chicago
Des Moines
Hebrew Union, College
Cincinnati
Sons of the American Revolution elect Breckinridge as president
The Sons of the American Revolution in session at New York elected Gen J C Breckinridge of Kentucky president and Gen James H Gilbert of Illinois as vice president. Capt Samuel E Gross of Illinois was chosen secretary. The Ohio state society banner was adopted as the national emblem.
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Sons of American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
New York
J.C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
James H.gilbert
Illinois
Samuel E. Gross
Ilinois
The
Ohio State Society
Record-breaking April at Philadelphia Mint
The mint produced a record 9,831,000 coins in April, valued at 12,954,480 dollars. In January 1899 output was higher in value at 14,022,000 dollars but fewer than 2,000,000 coins were stamped.
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Philadelphia
Council Grants Licenses Weighs City Fire Equipment
The Nebraska City council in special session approved fourteen saloon licenses and six druggists' permits. The fire chief and committee were authorized to buy a fire team. Mayor Mattes announced his standing committees for the coming year.
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Nebraska
Mattes
Mystery Surrounds Sudden Death of Charles W. Frost
In York Nebraska a coroner's jury investigates the sudden death of Charles W. Frost. Private sessions fuel rumors while Mrs. Frost, his wife, seeks a strict inquiry and has hired counsel. Reports of sensational theories circulate as the Highlanders and Home Forum groups oversee the case. Frost reportedly carried funds in two organizations, while a Wednesday special claims Mrs. Frost was arrested for murder, which she denies.
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Charles W. Frost
York
Neb
Highlanders and
Home Forum
Frost
Robbers Captured After Sabetha Store Break-In
Four men burglarized Graham & Co. in Sabetha Kansas forcing the door. A clerk fired a shotgun wounding one. The Beatrice bloodhounds traced the quartet north into Nebraska stopping at farms of Emmert Runyon and Moritz, where they took a hat and food. The trail reached Salem Nebraska and the four were captured. one man lost his hat and was shot in the hand.
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Graham & Co
Sabetha
Kan
Beatrice
Nebraska
Emmert
Joe Runyon
Henry Moritz
Salem
Neb
Kansas
Tragedy at Ponca Agency Ends in Double Death
At the Ponca Reservation two Indians die after a drunken spree near Niobrara. Perry Lavarie and Peter Birdhead exchanged gunfire in Birdhead's yard. Birdhead killed Lavarie and Lavarie’s mother shot Birdhead at his request. Inquest records guilt by both spouses. they await court.
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Ponca
Niobrara
Perry Lavarie
Peter Birdhead
Birdhead
Lavarie
Fremont Churches Raise Funds for India Famine
A mass meeting at Love's Opera House Fremont Nebraska united all congregations and citizens to aid famine victims in India. Subscriptions and collections totaled 129.62 dollars marking a generous local response.
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Frémont
India
Love's Opera House
Fremont
Neb
Calhoun Expected to Live After Ranch Shooting
Grant county sheriff holds Connor for shooting Calhoun at Ilyannis. No warrant yet and no complaint filed. Judge Stilson and County Attorney Ankfer went 25 miles to Calhoun ranch where a complaint was filed charging Connor with assault with intent to kill. Calhoun is suffering but expected to live.
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Calhoun
Grant County
Nebraska
Connor
Ilyannis
Stilson
Ankfer
Calhoun Ranch
Truce Ends Kentucky Feud Over Bakers and Howard
The White and Howard factions in Clay County Kentucky have reached a peace agreement. Prosecution against the Bakers is dropped and James Howard will not face trial for the George Baker murder. The Goebel murder indictment against James Howard remains a separate case. The feud has cost many lives.
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Kentucky
Epidemic Alarm Closes School Areas in Nebraska Town
In Long Pine Nebraska physicians report an eruptive illness among school children. Some call it scarlet fever while others identify it as mild German measles. Churches and schools shut to curb fear until the scare passes.
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Long Pine
Neb
Bloodiest Battle of the Century at Borodino 1812
The bloodiest battle of the century occurred at Borodino near Moscow where Napoleon faced the Russians on September 7 1812. About eighty thousand men fought in the engagement leading to massive casualties on both sides.
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Borodino
Nissan
Napoleon
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