Inactivity of British Army Draws Renewed Criticism
A London dispatch reports Genl Colville and Gen French halted the movement east of Bloemfontein and joined the main army. Roberts faces a perplexing, possibly stalled, situation as British forces wait for material for a Transvaal advance. Modder River Bridge completed while rail disruptions threaten supply lines. Meanwhile, US Supreme Court rules state courts can decide mining patent disputes, affirming state jurisdiction where no federal question exists.
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London
Generl Colville
French
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
Colville
Transvaal
Modder’ River Station
Springfontein
Gatacre
London Times
Lourenzo Marques
Republic
United States Supreme Court
William H. Blackburn
Portland Gold Mining Company
Colorado
United States
Circuit Court
Patent Cold Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure
A 19th century advertisement promotes Laxady fromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day. It promises refunds if the product fails and features a signature from E. W. Grove, with a price two cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Mining News From Nevada to New Mexico
The Morning Star mine at Dean Nevada may resume work after last winter’s suspension while the Silver City smelter closure hurts northwestern Arizona mining. Reports note rich strikes near Tuscarora with assays from seven to two hundred dollars. A Kinkead mill is being installed at Emmi L in White Horse canyon to process ore, and Dexter mine figures circulate in Tuscarora. The Bingham Copper and Gold project begins foundational work as a branch line is readied. A Bryan anecdote from Chico highlights congressional calm. Shilohs Cure offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Washeim
Kinkead
Emmi L
White Horse Canyon
Washelm
Gregory
Wadsworth Dispatch
New York
John Dern
France
Dexter Company
Tuscarora, Ney
Salt Lake Herald
Bingham Copper and Gold Mining Company
Lemelter
Nutting
Rio Grande Western Railway
Salt Lake Tribune
Irrigation in China and Loess Form Regions of Fertile Lands
The article describes Chinese irrigation methods using levees and flood deposits to enrich soil along river banks. It highlights the Grand Canal’s role, loess regions with vast caves in cliffs, and how careful irrigation yields abundant crops in northern China. It also notes mineral wealth in the Philippines area, mentioning copper, lead, iron, coal, sulfur, marble, kaolin, and pearl fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Empire
Yangtse-Kiang
Yellow River
China
Great
Mineral Resources in the Philippine Islands
A memorandum by George F. Becker of the U S Geological Survey surveys Philippine mineral wealth. Luzon leads with coal gold copper lead iron sulfur marble and kaolin. other islands chiefly hold coal and gold. Petroleum found in Cebu with concessions. oil and gas reported on Panay. Gold is widespread in placers and some quartz veins have yielded significant returns.
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Luzon
Cebu
Torrijos
Aridugue
Caraballo
Panay
Camachin
Romblon
Manila
Marong
Laguna
Sulu
George F. Becker
United States Geological Survey
Philippine Islands
Spanish Mining Bureau
William Ashburner
State of
Washington
Mining location near Aluminum and Washington streets
Residents of the Aluminum and Washington streets area in Butte fear the George Dewey Gold and Silver Mine claim may close a street trench at their junction. The ground is government land used for street purposes, and patenting could allow street closure until condemned and city purchase.
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Butte
Aluminum
Washington Streets
George Dewey
Washington and
Montana
Iun
Washington
Remarkable Cure Ads for Rheumatism and Teething Syrup
Anecdotal cure claims for rheumatism with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. Promotions for Shiloh remedies and Hood's Sarsaparilla. Prices listed. druggists selling location Eagle Drug Store referenced.
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Reno Gazette
Allen Bragg
Marty
Slack Wallace
Carson
Morning Star
Dean
Lander County
Silver City
N. M
Arizona
Times-Review
Tuscarora
George
Francis and Brothers of
Austin
New Klondike
Esmeralda
Court & Bell
A. H. Anderson
W. A. Atwell
Nye
Klondike
Belmont Courier
J. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Mineral
Philippines
Mrs. Winslow
Hood
Cliff House Club
Hall
Winnemucca
Nevada
GEO. S. Nixon
The
Selon
W. J. Bell
Prop
Ily
Whiteh
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Seals
San Francisco
C. Diehl
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