Libel Case Verdict Deliberations and South Africa Gold Truths
The jury is charged on the libel case detailing whether the article titled Card from a Workman defamed the prosecutor Jeremiah Little and if publishing it was justified. The passage then shifts to a discussion of South African gold and diamond production, citing the Kimberly mines and the Witwatersrand fields with production figures and historical growth.
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Cation
Davis
Jeremiah
Littles
South
Southeast Africa
South Africa
Kimberly
British
Orange Free State
Cape Town
Witwatersrand
South African Republic
Johannerhure
Witwatersand
White Water Range
California
Rhodesia
Ophir
Solomon
Kaion-Geber
Eloth
Red Sea
Edom
Hiram
Pennsylvan ia Defeats Wesleyan 17 to 6 on Franklin Field
The University of Pennsylvania football team beat Wesleyan 17 to 6 at Franklin Field. Wesleyan scored on a 70 yard run by Wilcox after a double pass. Penn showed improvement in the second half with two touchdowns driven by Smith Hare and De Silver or Davidson on a short line surge.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Wesleyan College
Pennsylvania
Wesleyan
Wilcox
Franklin Field
Smith
Hare
Quakers
de Silver
Davidson
Princeton
Princetons
Pennsylvania State College Eleven
State College
State
Beardsley
Weller
Mills
Africa's Mineral Wealth and African Gold Diamonds
Treasury bureau of statistics on Commercial Africa 1599 highlights vast gold and diamond wealth. Africa’s mining interests have spurred rapid development, especially in southern regions where mineral deposits drive expansion and economic activity.
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Africa
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Exeter Beats MIT In Hot Football Duel
Exeter defeated the Massachusetts Institute of Technology football eleven in a hotly contested game played in Exeter New Hampshire with a final score near 60 to 2. The match featured strong defense and several late scoring chances by Exeter.
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Exeter
N.hl
Missachusetts Institute of Technology
The Man Who Tells You Things You Know
A Times-Herald correspondent JH. Y. Kiser critiques a self appointed talker who claims to reveal government plans and expose common knowledge. The piece mocks the bore who pretends to solve all woes and speaks as if listeners already understand.
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Man
Allen
Snes
Car
Riv van Winkle
Leening
Boer War Dispatches From Ladysmith Frontline Front
In North October 17 a report says the town is deserting as the railway is cut and Dutch farmers flee. Boers press near Glencoe and Ladysmith while British guards hold frontier bridges. General White fortifies for a potential pitched engagement as skirmishes continue.
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Allway
Frontier Bridge
Glencoe
Eldes
Ladysmith
Conerak Joubert
Glencon
George Stewart White Fe
Postmaster General Warns Postmasters on Political Assessments
Washington reports the postmaster general issued a formal warning to all postmasters forbidding political assessments. The civil service commission also cites the law and signals enforcement. The warning mirrors prior notices issued before campaigns and follows complaints from Ohio and other election states.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Ohio
Shamrock Measured For New York Yacht Race
Measurer John H. Hyslop reported at the New York Yacht Club that Shamrock’s water line is 895 feet and racing length 102,605 feet under club rule. He says Shamrock cannot beat Columbia on a one mile course. Tomorrow’s race will be 12 miles to windward or leeward and back with an 11 o’clock start.
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New York
John H. Hyslop
New York Yacht Club
Windward
Leeward
Farmer Mourns Family Then Kills Self in Minnesota
Prank E. Babcock, a Redwood Falls farmer, killed his wife and three children on his farm before fatally shooting himself. A note to his brother in law claimed he went out to kill a rooster and shot his son Theodore by accident, then could not face the crime.
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Redwood Falls
Minn
E. Babcock
Trank Mason
Theodore
Duel in Paris Pits Mercier's Son Against French Writer
Paris reporting that M Goller a writer from Jena dueled the son of General Mercier former minister of war. Mercier was wounded in the chest but not expected to be seriously hurt. The incident occurred amid coverage by the Dreyfocard organ Arare.
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Paris
M. Goller
Jena
Dreyfucard
General Mercier
M. Mercier
Myer Davidow Footwear Store Opens With Discount Lines
Myer Davidow announces a full up-to-date footwear range at price points unmatched by competitors. Men women children and boys lines include 2 to 4 dollars for main brands and sub dollar to 4 dollar specials with broad widths and warranties. The note invites customers to call and inspect goods, promising savings through spot cash buying and underpriced purchases.
Carpet sale promises better inducements for buyers this season
A local ad touts improved carpet offers with emphasis on value and reduced prices. It highlights Wilton, Axminster, Velvet, Brussels, Savonnerie, and Ingrain styles to entice customers seeking quality flooring at lower costs.
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Wilton
Axminster
Velvet
Brussels
Savonerrie
Ingrain
Bargain Jewelry Sale This Week at Davidow Brow
This Week of Now sale offers Fine Diamond Rings Gold and Silver items at deep discounts. Elgin watches, Gent's Silver and Nickel watches, Rogera Spoons, and Ladies rings advertised with reduced prices, including many Solid Gold and Silver pieces. Limited quantities, sale ends when sold.
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Elgin
Rogers Bros
Rogera
Elgin Movement
Davidow Brow
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Edwards
University
JH. Y. Kiser
Times-Herald
Boerland
Mals
Italy
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Dreyfus
Third National Bank
Scranton
United States
WM. Connell
Henry Belin« Jr
William H. Pack
Linner
Hood’s
Connollyan Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Scranton, Pa
Matthews Bros
McGarrah & Thomas
Myer Davidow
Lackawanna Ave
Rons
Hathaway, Soule & Harrington
Russia
Gray Bros
John Kelly
Vici
Dongola
Goodyear
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
Denny
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Ava
Alnioo
Ileureyou
Rgtaay
Aiax Remedy CO
Om Hasan
Matthews Bros. and
H. C. Bandereon, Druggista
Florey & Brooks
Court Mouse
Moosic Powder CO
Laplin & Rand
Hotrio Kattariog
Fuotee
Wiast
Repound Chemical Co
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