Colenso Captured as Tugela Battle Rages in Natal
The dispatches report Gen Barton seizing Colenso at bayonet point under heavy fire while Boer shelling drives British withdrawal near Vaar Kop. Gen Buller crosses the Tugela. plans to reinforce from Bombay and organize 3000 yeomanry. News confirms Methuen links cut and Warren's party moving toward De Aar.
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London
Cape Town
Cape Argus
Tugela River
Barton
Colenso
Clery
War Office
William Lockhard
India
Bombay
Durban
Buller
Lord Chesham
Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry
Cape
Canada
Australia
South Africa
the Times
Lord Roberts
Ladysmith
Charles Warren
de Aar
Lord Methuen
Wth
Strike Settled Between St Louis Papers and Pressmen
The St Louis dispute between four leading newspapers and striking pressmen ended after an arbitration decision was initially repudiated. Publishers ceased publication pending a conference, the union ordered a return to work, and a conference produced technical corrections and term changes. With unanimous approval the arbitration decision was accepted and the strike ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
International Union
Pension Plan Lets Aged Pennsylvania Railway Workers Retire
Philadelphia December 19. Officially announced that the Pennsylvania railway will begin pensioning aged employes on January 1 1900. 950 Eastern division workers will retire and receive pensions on that date. Thereafter officers and workers not yet 70 will retire and pension on the first day after reaching that age. New hires must be under 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railway
Eastern Division
Steamer State Nears Destruction At New Madrid Fire
The steamer State ne eran of the Tennessee River Packet company burned to the water's edge at the foot of Main Street New Madrid Missouri. All passengers escaped though hundreds of bales of cotton freight and baggage were destroyed. Total loss estimated at 350 000.
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Barre
New Madrid
State
Eran
Tennessee River Packet Company
Main Street
Fire Claims Fifty Horses On First Avenue
A devastating blaze on First Avenue in New York yesterday killed fifty horses. The fire damaged nearby properties, with authorities investigating its cause and scope of losses for the stables and adjacent businesses.
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First Avenue
New York
Farmers Prepare for Spring Planting in Missouri
Farmers have completed much of their power preparation for spring planting. Wheat prospects look good in this Missouri section, signaling favorable early conditions for crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Throat Relief
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast remedy for throat and lung troubles and claims it prevents consumption. It calls the product harmless and pleasant and presents Servant-Harker Drug Co as the distributor. A January high school lecture is hinted at but not yet decided by the lecture committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed and Political Buzz for Bob White
A patient credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing indigestion after trying doctors and springs. The ad cites digestion relief and claims for heartburn in a typical advertising voice. Meanwhile a local political stir grows around a Bob White secretary of state bid, as Emmet McClure is noted to have been initiated into a Russell club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Five Membership Applications Granted by Modern Woodmen
No 2065 Modern Woodmen of America reports five applications for membership were received and acted upon favorably, indicating smooth processing and positive applicant outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Judge Kinsey jails Jasper Thatcher for three days
The article notes Jasper Thatcher, a colored man, jailed for three days by Judge Kinsey after a fight. It also mentions a question about affection and a promotion for Rocky Mountain Tea. Deputy Sheriff Joe Dillard travels to Smithton this morning.
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Jasper Thatcher
Kinsey
Joe Dillard
Smithton
Cure LaGrippe with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement notes a two day cure for la grippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. It claims Grove's signature on each box and warns against imitations like Rocky Mountain Tea. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Red Major visiting Syracuse and G E Ray traveling to Franklin Junction with Montana ranch ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Allorn opens bone yard with festive Xmas window display
George W Allorn opens Thursday December 7 the original bone yard in the store room northeast corner Ohio and Sixth streets offering spare ribs tenderloin ham trimmings pork sausage hogs heads and pigs feet for rich and poor to feast. See George and live like a prince while you can. Servant Drug Co.
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George W. Allorn
Ohio and
Sixth Streets
George
Local ads seek hauling services and second hand goods
The notices advertise a moving and hauling service by L F Mackey at 113 West Main, a second hand store by Helfert and Raiffersen at 118 West Main, and high cash prices for rags iron brass bones bottles at Queen City Iron Yard. The Dominion Company seeks managers with office work at home, salary 900 a year.
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L. F. Mackey
West Main Street
Helfert & Raiffersen
West Main St
Queen City Iron Yard
Main St
Counses
Straigh
Bona-Fide
The
Dominion Company
Dept. 2
Chicago
Wanted trustworthy agents for War in South Africa book
Classified notice seeking reliable persons to take orders for War in South Africa and the Dark Continent from Savagery to Civilization by William Harding. Describes the work as cable edition, complete, graphic, brilliantly written and sumptuously illustrated with remarkable sales potential.
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South Africa
William Harding
Dominion Company Sale Offer From Dept V Chicago
Dented prices entice salespeople with a bold plan to distribute 100000 in gold among top performers. The ad promises highest commissions, 30 days credit, freight and duty paid, and a free sample case. Address The Dominion Company Dept V Chicago.
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The
Dominion Company
Dept. V
Chicago
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Nervita Medical CO
Clinton & Jackson
Chicaco
Perfecto CO
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Fia
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Sangree & Lamm
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Sedalia, MO
Henry Lamm
Chas Carroll
East Third Street
Telephone
Missouri River
Sterling Silver
Bichsel Bros
Vaar Kop
Gen. Buller
Gela River
Daily Mail
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Vaarkop
French
Arundel
Tugela
Methuen
Christmas
France
Wiltons
TEL
Sedalia, Missouri
Bob White
Secretary of State
DeWitt’s
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Emmet McClure
Russel Carp
C. DeWitt & Co
Servant-Harker Drug Company
Rocky Mountain
LaGrippe
Red Major
John Banks
Syracuse
G. E. Ray
Franklin Junction
Montana
Servant Drug Co
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J.G. Russell
Huckins’ Hotel
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