British sortie from Ladysmith captures Boer gun
Dispatch from Lady Smith reports Col Metcalfe leading 500 rifles to seize a Boer howitzer on a hill. They reached the crest and destroyed the weapon, then beat a Boer counterattack with bayonets. British losses include Lieut Ferguson and 11 men killed and several officers wounded.
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London
Ladysmith
War Office
Mafeking
Archibald Hunter
Gatacre
Stormberg
Daily Telegraph
Cape Town
White
Rifle Brigade
Metcalfe
Ferguson
Paley
Davenport
Bond
Japan Earthquake Devastates Ceram Island Coast
The America Maru reports select figures from Ceram after the November quake. About 5,000 killed on Ceram alone with vast destruction along the coast. Ambonia Bay saw a 50 foot tidal surge. Hatvesia losses list 100 dead and 40 wounded among 500 residents.
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San Francisco
America Maru
Ceram
Empire
Ambonia Bay
Panholy
Samasoeroa
Hatvesia
Cyclone Ravages Bloomington Area Causing Wide Damage
A Monday cyclone tore through Bloomington and nearby towns. In Cooksville the Christian church was demolished. Saybrook saw roofs blown from businesses and chimneys wrecked. Lexington suffered 1500 dollars in damage to a new schoolhouse and 300 students panicked as two large chimneys toppled, bricks spilling into the roof. Several other buildings lost their roofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Lil
Cooksville
Christian Church
Saybrook
Lexington
Single Tax System Advocated by Judge Moran
Judge Thomas F. Moran, once a circuit judge and noted corporation lawyer, has endorsed a single tax system. Speaking to the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Moran criticized the current revenue structure as inviting dishonesty and perjury and argued that real estate should bear the tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas F. Moran
Circuit Bench
Old Whisky Trust
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Explosion in a Coal Mine Kills Two in Victoria
A gas explosion at the Comerland coal mine in Victoria B C on December 13 killed Zucci and George Jones and badly wounded several others including P Fairbairn Harry Thompson John Culpie Sr John Culpie Jr Fred Larson and a Chinese worker.
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Victoria
B. C
Comerland
Zucci
George Jones
P. Fairbairn
Harry Thompson
John Culpie
John Culpie, Jr
Fred Larsoh
Attempted Bank Robbery Ends With Fatal Shooting
Four men tried to rob the First National Bank at Deer River in New Haven. A bank watchman shot and killed one assailant, blowing the top of his head off. The remaining three robbers escaped.
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New Haven
Conn
First National Bank
Deer River
Hugh Coyle Arranges Glassblowers’ KC Appearance
Hugh Coyle, manager of the Hugh Coyle news syndicate, was in Sedalia Tuesday arranging for the Backman glass blowers to appear at the Exposition building in Kansas City. His syndicate operates offices nationwide.
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Hugh Coyle
Sedalia
Backman
Exposition Building
Kansas City
Coyle
It Hits the Spot Cold Remedy Claim
A vintage ad claims a honey based remedy relieves sore throat and chest discomfort. It promises a warm grateful feeling and healing of affected parts with the exclamation it hits the spot. The text credits A. S. McGowan and references Foley’s brand in a faded testimonial style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McGowan
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
Volume of local notices and remedies in 1899 issue
The Jefferson City Tribune notes there will be no state primaries. Various ads and testimonials tout Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Pain Balm Hall's Texas Wonder and Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey with endorsements from users in Ohio Missouri and Indiana.
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Leader Courier
Osceola Mills
Chamberlain
Servant- Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Hall
E. W
Hall Sale
St. Louis
Servant- Harker’ Drug Co
Jefferson City Tribune
Christmas Souvenir Sale at Sedalia Steam Laundry
A Christmas souvenir sale advertised as the greatest event in history announces smooth ivory like collar edges produced at Sedalia Steam Laundry located at 216 and 218 Lamine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lamine Street
Sedalia
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Relief and Health Boost
Miss Annie E Gunning of Tyre Michigan reports a long struggle with dyspepsia and weight loss but says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure completely cured her. The ad touts rapid relief, digestion aid, and curing stomach troubles. Also mentions Cascarets and Walker’s Tonic as health aids, and Ramseys Racket holiday sales with large stock and fast moving items.
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Annie E. Gunning
Tyre, Mich
Servant— Harker Drug Co
Ramsey’s
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Dr. Bell
Tad
Tee
WM. Kosted & Sons
Ohio ST
Mormon Church
Biskop Remedy CO
San
Servants Pharmac
Francisco, Cal
Sedalia, Mo
John N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
R. H. Moser
W. A. Latimer
Ass’t
J.N. Dalby
R. H. Moses
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
J Hk Merts
N.H Gentry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas T. Montgomery
Joan J. Yuntus, Pres
W. P. HaLey
Vice-Press
Bank of Commerce
Ohio and
Second Street
Pettis County
John J. Yeater
L. H. Durley
D. H. Crear
A. M. Reed
Adam Ittel
W. E. Bard
Edward Hurley
J. M Offield
W. P. Haiey
W. S. Baker
Missouri Trust CO
O. A. Crandall
F. A. Sampson
G. L. Faulhaber
F. F. Hoffman
C. C. Evans
Ohio
Fourth Streets
P. H. Sangree
Henry Lamm
Sangree & Lamm
Ohio Street
McGinley Bros., Grocers
E. Third St
Red Cross
Chas Carroll
East Third Street
Telephone
Hunter’s
E. Main St
Col. Metcalfe
Japan
Orient
Foleys
Jamesport Natural Gas
Philippines
Albany
D. B. Johnston
Richmond, Inc
Kirksville
Thomas C. Bower
Gleace, O
Texas
Bowling Green
E. W. Hill
Trule, Parnell, & Davis
Bethel
Calaboose
Dave Ball
Pike
Dockery
H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
Capital Tea Store
St. Joseph
South St. Joseph
C.C.C
Thomas O’ Bannon
Lamonte
Walker
Steve
Bel Paw
BSSS
L. J. Clark
Orange Courthouse
S. S.S
Swift
Ss. S. S. For
Ramsey
Alaskan
Sedalia Grocer CO
Jewel Stoves Ranges
Was. F. Taylor Cain
W. Main ST
Chas. van Antwerp
Katy Building
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