Fierce Fighting Reported in Cavite Province
Washington dispatch from General Otis details Major Birkeheimer's battalion striking entrenched enemy west of Bacoor. Casualties include Lieutenant Cheney and ten enlisted men killed, twenty-four wounded. enemy losses sixty-five dead, forty wounded, thirty-two rifles. Cavalry moves aim to clear Cavite and Santangus provinces. Northern robber bands dispersed near Arayat with prisoners recovered.
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Washington
Otis
Birkeheimer
Twnty-eighth
Bacoor
Cheney
Schwan
Cavite
Leonhauser
Arayattun
Woman Dies After Madison Street Fire Endangers Kin
Miss Johanna Lynch aged 28 living with her brother in law George Wilson in a three room Madison Street flat was burned to death after lamp explosion started the blaze. She escaped with her six year old nephew but returned to rescue her sister's baby believed left behind and perished. other family members escaped unhurt.
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New York
Johanna Lynch
George Wilson
Madison Street
Lynch
Cure a Cold in One Day With Quinine Tablets
Advertisement notes Curz a Cold in One Day by taking laxative from quinine tablets. Drugstores refund if it fails. E. W. Grove signature on each box. Also promotes Karl's Lover Root Tea as a blood purifier. Prices 25 and 60 cents. Eagle Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Karl
Root
Eagle Drug Store
Walking to Work and Feigning Health in Illness
The fragment recalls a person describing severe sickness while walking to work and seeking relief. It mentions trials with remedies and a reference to Dr. Pierce's Pills as a potential cure, reflecting a dated health remedy mindset and personal discomfort.
Decisive Boer defeat rumors swirl over Ladysmith
London dispatches report General Buller crossing the Tugela with guns captured and advancing toward Ladysmith though authorities warn the claim remains unconfirmed. White’s bulletin notes fierce fighting at Caesar's Camp and Wagon Hill, defense by Devons under Colonel Park, and heavy enemy losses.
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London
White
Caesar
Wagon Hill
Park
Ian Hamilton
Shiloh’s Cure Guarantee Promises Refund If Uncured
Ad copy touts Shiloh’s Cough and Consumption Cure offered at 24 60 and 1 dollar with money back if not effective. Sold for over fifty years by Hagle Drug Store with a simple guarantee. Also mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for dyspepsia and general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Hagle Drug Store
Riot at City Hall as San Francisco tax office changes hands
In San Francisco at noon today a riot erupted when Tax Collector-elect Scott attempted to take the office from Collector Sheehan whose term expired. A deputy was wounded and Solomon arrested. Scott's men forced entry amid clashes with Sheehan's supporters. The riot ended with Scott in possession. police searched arrivals and seized weapons.
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SA Francisco
Scott
Sheehan
Solomon
O’brien
Charles E. Broad
Two Mayors for Sacramento in Power Struggle
In Sacramento two rival leaders claim the mayoralty with Clark denouncing Land and Land reinstating officers. A court case by citizen Hradley challenges Clark’s seat while extra-legal moves trigger calls for an outside judge as tensions rise. Brown Bros. guarantees Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with refund if not satisfied after two-thirds used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Superior Court
Brown Bros
Plague Spreads in Honolulu Faces Aggressive Health Policy
The Honolulu plague tally rises with thirteen total cases, three new on the 28th ultimo and four in the last 48 hours. The Board of Health orders radical measures, including destroying infected buildings, as sugar interests fear port bans and consider shipping the 1899 crop from outside Honolulu.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Board of Health
United States
Robins Offers Special Prices on Bhinketa-Al Wool
Robins advertises white and colored Bhinketa Al wool at special prices. The brief notice highlights limited offers and urges customers to act quickly to take advantage of savings.
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Cavite Province
Wheaton
Das
Jan Petton
Lee
Pierce
Ladysmith
Frere
Rensburg
Suffolk
French
Essex Regiment
Suffolks
Pretoria
Lord Dilware
Magersfontein
Highland Brigade
Wauchope
Methuen
Irish Rifles
Stormberg
Gatacre
Hood
Sacramento
Mayor Land
George Clark
Land
Ash
George Naghel
Michael Fisher
Hradley
F. C. Robins & CO
Silver State Winnemucca
Nevada
Shilohs
Canada
England
Sole Proprietors
S.c.wells
C. Leroy
N.Y
Toronto, Can
Eagle Drug
W. J. Bell
Winnemucca
G. W. Summerft
Sversee Company
Schlitz XXX Porter
Pt Ysicians
John Diehl
Winnemuera, Nev
Bridge Street
Dave McB. Rose
Auccessor
Winnemucca Jewelry Co
Nev
Robins
Winnemucca, Nevada
Castle Gate Coal
N. Owen
Mannan
A. Rucktesce
Ianemneca
Neves
International
Saloon
B. D. Santin
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