London Seethes Over Boer War News And Stock Exchange Rumors
London news desks report a tense mood as stock rumors swirl over possible British victory at Spionkop. Dispatches from Pretoria note reinforcements and Boer casualties, while British officials deny deep company involvement in rifle purchases. Public fascination centers on General Buller’s next move and the war’s widening impact on policy and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Stock Exchange
General Warren
Splenkopf
War Office
Pretoria
Associated Press
Botha
Cronje
Colenso
Pall Mall
Buller
Spienkopf
British South
The First Baby and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Claim
The text touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as aiding motherhood by strengthening the body and promoting a healthy mind, claiming easier childbirth and healthier children. It includes a testimonial from Edwin M H Gardner and cites use of Favorite Prescription along with Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets, noting weight gain after treatment and claims of cures for sick headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin MH
Gardner
el Beechwood
Norfolk Co
Neo
Cecil Rhodes as an Artillerist
The bombardments have ceased but Boers remain active. Cecil Rhodes has personally fired several shells from the gun, with “Long Cecil” performing excellent work amid the shelling. Kimberley dispatch from January 23 reports ongoing siege actions and Rhodes in action.
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Kimberley
Long Cecil
Cecil Rhodes
Destructive Fires Hit Ward and Lafayette Colorado
Fire in Ward originating at the McClancy hotel destroys much of the mining camp while high winds drive flames through frame structures. Estimated losses run to 75 000 in Ward and 100 000 in Lafayette with hundreds of homes lost and many families left homeless. Lafayette coal center also severely damaged and communications cut.
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Boulder
Col
Ward
McClancy
Lafayette
Colorado
French Deputy Expels Member After Row in Chamber
In Paris on January 24 the Chamber of Deputies expelled Socialist Jean Charles Bernard of Bordaux for denouncing the Public Prosecutor and attacking Justice Minister Monis. Bernard refused to withdraw as soldiers entered and he departed in protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Jean Charles Bernard
Bordaux
M. Monis
M. Bernard
Carter Must Go To Military Prison
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of habeas corpus for former Captain Oberlin M. Carter, U S engineers, convicted by court martial of frauds tied to Savannah River and Cumberland Sound works. Carter, imprisoned at Fort William, is sentenced to six years at Fort Leavenworth and has paid a fine.
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New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Lacombe
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Engineers
Savannah River
Cumberland Sound
Wallace
Shipman
Carter
Fort William
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Hel
To Cure a Cold in One Day
Claim for a miracle cure promises one day relief for colds with Laxative 3romo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists. Each box bears EB. W. Grove's signature and costs 25 cents with a refund offer if it fails to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. W. Grove
Platt Proposes Amendments to Puerto Rico and Hawaii Bills
Senator Platt of Connecticut proposes amendments to the Hawaii and Puerto Rico governance bills. He would strike the election of a delegate to Congress, remove the Hawaii commission, and keep customs relations until further law. For Puerto Rico he suggests an 80 percent levy on duties for articles from foreign sources and for US origin goods shipped there.
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Washington
Platt
Connecticut
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Congress
Hawaiian Commission
United States
Mr. Platt
Puert Rico
Resolutions Back Boers and Home Struggles Theme
The Netherlands Society of Philadelphia adopts resolutions sympathizing with the Boers and others defending homes against aggression. U.S. Army reports Lt Eugene G Wing of the Thirty-sixth Infantry died of hemorrhagic variola. Post Office opens bids for Alaska summer mail service with four round trips San Francisco to Yukon and Dawson. City of Pekin arrives from Manila with 156 bodies and passengers. Arlington burial honors for yellow fever dead. State Department criticizes Macrum and three statements deny consular role. House Pensions panel favors Spanish American War service as removing disability for Confederacy-linked pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
San Francisco
St. Michaels
Yukon
Dawson
Circle City
United States
Pekin
Manila
Nagasaki
Carlin
Cuba
Arlington Cemetery
McKinley
Root
Griggs
What Is Shiloh A Grand Olaremony for Coughs and Colds
A vintage remedy claim states Shiloh cures coughs colds and consumption with half a century of use. It promises refunds if not satisfied and lists prices 25 50 cents and 1. Eagle Drug Store. Hood's Sarsaparilla also advertised as a cure with claimed genuine powers.
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Eagle Drug Store
Bryan Addresses Stamford and New Haven Crowds in Connecticut
W J Bryan spoke to over a thousand at Stamford Town Hall criticizing Republican wealth favoritism and the gold standard, urging fair taxation and trust regulation. He later arrived in New Haven, received by mayoral officials and spoke at Music Hall about his views.
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Stamford
Conn
W. J. Bryan
New York
Town Hall
Bryan
Republican Party
Europe
Philippines
New Haven
Driscoll
Music Hall
Otis says Panay coast open to trade and Laguna de Bay soon
General Otis reports the western coast of Panay is open for trade and Laguna de Bay areas will be opened to unrestricted traffic by week’s end. He notes several minor engagements with Filipino forces with the usual American success. Enemies suffered heavy losses and a large quantity of arms and ammunition was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
War Department
Panay
Laguna de Bay
Chaplain Dismissed From the Army
Post Chaplain David H. Shields is dismissed from the army effective February 1. Rev. Edmund T. Easterbrook of New York is appointed to the vacancy. Shields was court martialed in San Francisco for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, found guilty, and sentenced to dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David H. Shields
Army of the United States
Edmund T. Easterbrook
New York
Shields
San Francisco
He Had Cause to Rejoice
A miller and general merchant from Dickey’s Mountains Pa reports a young man with cramps relieved after taking Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He praised the remedy as bringing relief quickly and noted the seller was Brown Bros Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hess
Miller and General Merchant
Dickey’s Mountains
Chamberlain
Brown Bros
Notice to Show Cause in Nevada Estate Sale
In Humboldt County Nevada fifth district court notices show cause why administrator may sell all real estate of Charles Senghas deceased to pay debts. Hearing set February 13 1900 at 10 o clock A M in Winnemucca to authorize sale of needed property. J T Dunn Clerk seals decree.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt
Charles Senghas
B. Recanzone
Winnemucca
A. D
J. T. Dunn
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South Africa
Imperial Yeomanry
Government OF
Netherlands Society of Philadelphia
Eugene G. Wing
Thirty-sixth Infantry
Alabama
Volunteers
Mr. Macrum
House
Spain
Shiloh
Hood
Armory Hall
Diehl
Silver
Cyrus Noble
D. & F. Martell
Gordelia Wine CO
P. Laverga
Au Stationery Stock
Silver State Winnemucca
Dave McB. Rose
Winnemucca Jewelry Co
Nev
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