A Kind Act by the Boers as War Talks Continue
London dispatch reports war secretary Broderick confirming General Methuen, wounded and captured March 10, is released and due at Klerksdorp. Healy urges releasing Commandant Kritzinger. Kitchener notes Methuen arrived at Klerksdorp and is in good condition as medical care continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Broderick
House of Commons
Methuen
Delar-Rey
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
Kritzinger
Timothy M. Healy
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Methven
Randell Introduces Resolution on South African Reublics
Representative Randell introduces a resolution recognizing the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. It aims to extend U S sympathy to the Boers and to instruct President Roosevelt to offer the bood offices of the United States to England and the two republics to seek permanent peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Randell
South African Republic
Orange Free State
United States
Roosevelt
England
Beaumont Detectives Track Robber Murder Ring
Deputy Sheriff Sam Holmes brings in a man held on information sworn by Sheriff Landry alleging murder of Benjamin Pearson. The suspect says he knows nothing and left town days before arrests while authorities seek another man who arrived with money two months ago and was last seen weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Sam Holmes
Landry
Benjamin Pearson
Sheriff Landry
Emperor William may meet Prince Henry at sea aboard Wilhelm II
Reports from Berlin say Emperor William aboard the battleship Wilhelm II with two or three warships may rendezvous with the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Deutschland at sea to transship Prince Henry to a German war vessel. The arrangement is denied by the emperor's suite as uncertain. Herr Wiegand, NG Lloyd director, arrived from New York and was invited to Bremerhaven to join the voyage to Bremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Berlin
Emperor William
Herr Wiegand
Iloyd Hne
New York
Bremerhaven
Bremen
Railroad commission officers tour to study crossroad extension
Austin March 14 Engineer Thompson of the railroad commission travels to North Texas to examine the International and Great Northern request to cross several roads on its Fort Worth extension. Railroad Commissioner Mayfield also travels to Sherman.
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Austin
Texas
Thompson
The
Railroad Commission
North Texas
International and
Great Northern
Fort Worth
Mayfield
Sherman
Buckeye Oil Well Gases Drillers Into Sleep
Beaumont Texas March 14 The Buckeye Oil company well, which struck oil at 10 this morning, released gas that knocked two drillers Lafay ette Austin and Henry Colson to the ground as they attempted to close the gate valve. Colson recovered quickly but Austin seemed near death until revived by rubbing and artificial respiration. The Buckeye company is led by Lebanon Ohio capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Buckeye Oil Company
Lafayette Austin
Henry Colson
Colson
Austin
Lebanon
Ohio
Younger Wants to Marry Under Civil Dead Law in Minnesota
Jim Younger cannot marry in Minnesota because a life prisoner is civilly dead. Only a parole board pardon can lift the barrier. The law also shields Younger and his brother Cole from debts if they start their own business. The bride remains unnamed in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younger
St. Paul
Minn
Jim Younger
van Sant
Minnesota
Board of Control
Cole
Negroes Teach Togoland to Grow Cotton in German West Africa
Berlin report notes Tuskegee Institute workers taught Togoland natives to cultivate cotton. The crop ranks above American middling on Berlin exchange, showing Togoland soil is suitable. Main obstacle is transport to coast. engineers survey railroad from Lome to Palime inland.
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Africa
Berlin
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Togoland
German West Africa
Colonial Commission
Berlin Exchange
Colonial Committee
Lome
Palime
Jury Seated for Wilcox Trial in Cropsey Murder Case
In Elizabeth City North Carolina on March 14 the court preparing to try Wilcox for Nellie Cropsey murder completed an unbiased jury after seven hours of voir dire. The defense used twenty challenges while the state used three. Evidence is set to start tomorrow morning as the crowded courtroom watched the jury be empaneled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
N. C
Young Wilcox
Nellie Cropsey
North Carolina
Arrest Made in Murder Case Near Homer Oklahoma
Ardmore Indian Territory March 14 John Love was jailed on a murder charge for killing Alfred Graves a Berwyn Elk mail carrier. Graves body found in a ravine two weeks after his disappearance with throat cut from ear to ear. Love committed to Federal jail without bond by Commissioner Pfeiffer.
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Ardmore
I. T
John Love
Marshal Jackson
Alfred Graves
Homer
Graves
Berwyn
Elk
Love
Pfeiffer
Macaroni Stockholders to Meet in Victoria Texas
At a special board meeting yesterday, stockholders of the New York Texas and Mexican Railway were called to meet on April 16 for action on the Van Vieck extension and other extensions as they may determine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaroni
Victoria
Texas
Board of
New York, Texas and Mexican Railway Company
van Vieck
Arrival of Prince Henry Touched by Carl Schurz’s Welcome
Carl Schurz once a German exile served on the committee to receive Prince Henry on his New York arrival. The remark notes time’s swift changes and the historical moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
Germany
Prince Henry
New York
Sunset Central to Start New Through Pullman Service
Sunset Central Lines announce March 9 from Dallas and March 10 from New Orleans a through Pullman service between Denison Dallas and New Orleans via intermediate points. Departures Denison 8:00 p.m. Dallas 11:00 a.m. Houston 7:50 p.m. arrive New Orleans 8:35 a.m. service aimed at North Texas travelers.
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Dallas
New Orleans
Sunset Central Lines
Lodieiana
Texas Limited
Denisor
Denison
Houston
North
Texas
M. L. Robbins
J. J. Anderson
G. P
T. A
EARLIEST RUSSIAN MILLET PROMISES HIGH HAY YIELDS
Advertisement notes millet as a prolific hay crop, claiming 5 to 8 tons per acre with pricing at 50 lbs for $1.90 and 100 lbs for $3, plus low freights from John A. Salter Lee Co., La Crosse. Also reports Havana men forming the Havana Mardi Gras Company to stage annual carnivals like New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salter Lee Co
la Crosse
Wis
American Club of
Havana
New Orleans
Deer and Squirrels Wanted by Wichita Buyer
Chas Payne of Wichita Kansas seeks live deer and many young squirrels and other game. Respond to Mr Payne with items for sale. The piece also notes royal nicknames and a promo for Defiance Starch offering more starch for the same price without chromes or cheap premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Payne
Wichita
Kansas
Mr. Payne
Electric current replaces old bed-warmers in latest use
The most recent application of the electric current is that of taking the place of the old-time bed-warmer. The note describes how electric heating replaces traditional bed-warming devices in modern households.
Defiance Starch Sparks chatter among dealers and buyers
Early market chatter notes Defiance Starch gaining attention as dealers report strong demand and positive feedback from customers. Industry observers cite prompt cooking results and consistent texture as key selling points while gauging long term adoption.
Quip on Entering Politics Remains Cautious
Opinion notes that entering politics is risky like sitting on a keg of powder. It suggests caution about public life and personal stakes during electoral engagement.
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
A newspaper notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. It claims to cure catarrh in all stages and offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure, urging readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Rich Man Abroad Shows Money Talks Across Languages
A varied traveler proves wealth bridges language gaps as he moves through foreign spots. The piece notes money's influence and ease in diverse cultural settings.
Liver Health and Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Syrup Pepsin Ad
An advertisement describes liver function and early signs of liver disorder. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin to improve liver activity, clear complexion, and relieve headaches and fevers. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottle sizes with free sample bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello
The Dead Cannot Smell the Flowers Manuscript Note
A fragment notes a manuscript sealed in an envelope bearing a name and business. The text depicts a person’s corpse, a gift or tribute idea, and a reference to heart disease. No clear event or date is given beyond symbolic imagery.
Defiance Starch Promises More Per Package
A grocer avoids stocking Defiance Starch until his 12 oz stock is cleared. The product is claimed to outperform cold water starches and offers 16 percent more value for the same price as 12 oz brands.
It Pays to Take Some Advice Given
A concise note stresses the value of following prudent guidance offered to readers. The line underscores the practical wisdom in heeding advice for better outcomes.
Fragmented OCR Items From Local Paper
Incoherent fragments mention names and places including Texas. The readable text references individuals and locations but lacks full sentences. The item reads as an OCR garble with scattered proper nouns and partial phrases.
German Schools Begin Stuttering Instruction
In Berlin six specialists hired by municipal education boards devote twelve hours weekly to therapy for stutterers. About one and a half percent of children in German schools attend stuttering classes.
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Berlin
Notable quotes from leaders on reforms and duty
Ambassador Cambon praises the American ideal in reforms. President Oxnard warns a scandal may surface if Cuban reciprocity moves are probed. Grover Cleveland argues honesty applies to nations and individuals. Governor Taft cautions heavy taxation harms a country and the Philippines. President Havemeyer says sugar tariff cuts aid Cuba’s planters. Congressman Cummings links voting to protect American soldiers’ lives with strong consequences.
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Oxnard
Grover Cleveland
Taft
Philippines
Havemeyer
Cummings
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Shiner
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