War and diplomacy swirl as Cronje and Hay figures loom
Telegrams from Berlin report General Cronje in a fragile position while British actions at Ladysmith and Gaberones unfold. In Washington Secretary Hay denies any secret alliance with Britain as the State Department confirms communications with Consul Macrum and details mail transit issues and censorship.
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Washington
State Department
House
Macrum
Hay
Department of State
Charles E. Macrum
United States
Pretoria
South African Republic
Lourenzo Marques
Cape Town
Hollis
Department
Durban
Republic of the
Empire of Great Britain
Senate
John Hay
Boers Said to Be Evacuating Natal
Berlin dispatches report the Transvaal legation in Brussels saying all Boers are vacating Natal as positions fade. General Joubert orders concentration against Lord Roberts. Siege of Ladysmith to be raised. General Buller expected to enter the town by week’s end.
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Berlin
Tagablatt
Brusels
Transvaal
Natal
Joubert
Lord Roberts
Seige
Ladysmith
Buller
Two Generals Wounded in Paardeberg Action
London dispatch from Lord Roberts reports Major General Knox wounded and Major General Hector MacDonald severely wounded, while Lieutenant Colonel Aldwort killed between February 16 and 18 near Paardeberg. War Office has no further fighting details yet.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Paardeberg
Knox
Hector MacDonald
Ald- Wort
Karl’s Clover Root Tea Breath Purifier Declared Effective
An old advertisement touts Karl’s Clover Root Tea as purifying breath by cleansing bowels with an absolute guarantee. Sold for 25 or 60 cents at Eagle Drug Store, promising relief from offensive breath due to digestion.
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Karl
Eagle Drug Store
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxatio Quinine
Advertising blurb promises a one day cure for colds with Laxatio Quinine Tablets. Sellers refund money if not effective. Box bears E. W. Grove signature. Price noted as 2dc.
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E. W. Grove
Editor credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy for cure
In October 1896 B F Edwards publisher recalls a bad cold settled on his lungs. After trying one local doctor he used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and saw immediate improvement. Three bottles restored his lungs to health. Sold by Brown Bros Druggists.
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Chamberlain
B. F. Edwards
the Review
Wyant
Brown Bros
Mrs Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Health
Advertises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women's ailments. Claims the medicine relieves pain and derangements of the female organism and urges women to obtain free advice at Mrs Pinkham Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mafeking siege updates and local adverts
Official Mafeking report through February 5 cites General Snyman denying excuses for shelling the womens laager and hospital while claiming to shield Boer prisoners there. Also contains ads for groceries, poultry feed, and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children priced at twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lourenzo Marques
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Snyman
Mrs. Winslow
Engine for Sale and Trees Sale Notice
For Sale an early four horse power gas engine with belts pulleys and four inch cylinder force pump. Also one 1,000 gallon galvanized iron tank. About 300 box elder trees two to four years old. Apply to or communicate with W. Funk Jan 21 Winnemucca Nevada.
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W. Funk
Winnemucca
Ney
Administrator's Real Estate Sale in Nevada Estate
Notice of sale under the Fifth Judicial District Court order in Humboldt County Nevada to Lloyd B Recanzone administrator for the estate of Charles Senghas deceased. Public auction March 21 1900 1 PM at Winnemucca courthouse for cash with 10 percent down and balance after court confirmation. Property includes specific parcels in Townships 41 42 North Range 3 39 East Mount Diablo Base and Meridian with ranch land ditches and water rights.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
Winnemuecs
Humboldt County
Nevada
Charles Seng
Charles Senghas
Humboldt
Paradise Valley
Township 41
Range 3
Township 42
Range 39
Section 34
Mount Diablo Base
Meridian
United States
Seid
Winnemucca
Said County
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Great Britain
United London
States
Cronje
Yesay
Hector McDowan
Highland Brigade
McDonald
Bland
War Office Arundel
Cecil Rhodes
England
Windsor
Jysmith
Board of Trade
J. Hon. C. T. Richie
Theabinet
House of Ommons
Oers
House Committee On Military Affairs
Frederick C. Robertson
Witnes
Merriam
Robertson
Tomorow
Messrs
Morow and
Fursneth
American Federation of Labor
President Gompers
Roberts
Pierces
Avorite
Euphemia Falconer
Trent, Muskegon Co
Mich
California
F. C. Robins & CO
Wellington
D. J. Hadley
Winnemurca
Silver State Winnemuces
B.C. Dake
Merchants’ Exchange
San Francisco
Cal
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