Medical claim rhetoric from Dr. Pierce targets women's illnesses
The text attacks sympathy as treatment for women's diseases and promotes Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York. It touts his six physician staff and thirty years of practice. It offers free private letters and promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Medical Adviser with stamp requests.
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R. V. Pierce
Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Using Big Guns Reports Heard at Estcourt Loudly
Reports from Estcourt describe large caliber artillery and heavy bombardment during recent attacks, with sounds louder and more sustained than in prior strikes. Residents report tremors, shattered windows, and increased urgency as military forces engage nearby targets. Local authorities urged caution and shelter as operations continued into the night.
Engagement of Ladysmith Bombardment Reported
Estcourt Natal dispatch describes heavy firing toward Ladysmith with long range naval guns observed firing at intervals. An armored train reached Colenso and engaged Fort Wylie. natives report Boer retreat and ongoing bombardment of Ladysmith as heliograph signals flash from Fort Wylie.
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Estcourt
Natal
Ladysmith
Bulawar
Boer Activity Rises in Natal Frontiers
London dispatches report heightened Boer moves in Natal and along the western frontier as British defensive resistance holds. Baden-Powell says Mafeking remains orderly on Nov 6 and Ladysmith on Nov 9, with confidence in General White’s capability despite Boer artillery limits. The piece discusses potential Boer retreat paths and possible last-stand preparations in the Soulspansburg district.
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London
Natal
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Ladysmith
White
News From The Front In The Boer War Era Dispatches
London reports scarce front news as reinforcements arrive and Ladysmith heliograph links form. News from Mafeking and Kimberley sparks optimism amid siege shortages while Boer shells threaten mines and potential capitulations loom. The Cordoba incident fuels debate on war declaration.
Fighting at Kimberley reported as Boer activity increases
London dispatch from Cape Town dated November 11 cites General Buller's report that Kimberley commander Colonel Kekewich says Boers were very active on November 4 aiming to drive off cattle. Orange Free State forces retreated before Colonel Turner. Casualties include Major Ayleff of the Cape police wounded in the neck. Boer losses described as probably heavy but not yet estimated.
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London
War Office
Redvers Buller
Cape Town
Kekewich
Kimberley
Orange Free State
Turner
Ayleff
Cape Police
British Colonel Keith-Falconer Killed Near Belmont
A dispatch from General Buller reports a skirmish four miles east of Belmont involving a reconnoitering force from the Orange River. Casualties include Colonel C E Keith-Falconer of the Northumberland Fusiliers killed, Lieutenants Bevan and Hall wounded, and Lieutenant Wood of the North Lancashire wounded, with Wood dying later.
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Keith Falconer
Belmont
London
War Office
Buller
Orange River
Northumberland Fusiliers
C. E. Keith-Falconer
E. Bevan
H. C. Hall
North Lancashire Regiment
C. C. Wood
Wood
Paris Press Protests Cordoba Stop Off Lourenco Marques
French papers condemn the Cordoba seizure by the British cruiser Magicienne near Lourenzo Marques. The Petit Bleu calls for an apology and indemnity to the Cordoba owners, while The Soleil and Echo de Paris echo similar protests. Le Matin urges an investigation, citing no effective blockade. Gaulois downplays the incident.
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Cordoba
Paris
Magicienne
Lourenzo Marques
Petit Bleu
England
Soleil
Echo de Paris
Matin
The
Gaulois
WORKING THE MINES Mint at Pretoria Keeps Busy Coining Gold
A Pretoria dispatch reports foreign consuls meet weekly at the Italian agent residence to discuss international matters. It notes the Rose Deep and Ferreira Deep mines and others are operating with ample white and black labor, and the mint is busy coining gold.
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Carr Town
Pretoria
Rose Deep
Fereira Deep
Buller Leaves Cape Town Report Hints At Durban Departure
London dispatch notes suggest General Buller may have left Cape Town after latest war updates came from General Walker. A Cape Town special claims Buller reached Durban, though this is premature. he may have begun his return journey.
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Buller
Cape Town
London
Francis Hugh Walker
Durban
Great Grandson of Zachary Taylor Killed at Kimberley
Hallifax Nova Scotia November 14 Lieutenant C. C. Wood of the North Lancashire regiment was killed at Kimberley He was a great grandson of President Zachary Taylor His father Captain J Taylor Wood has resided in Halifax since the close of the Civil War.
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Zachary Taylor
Hallifax
N.S
C. C. Wood
North Lancashire Regiment
Kimberley
J. Taylor Wood
Halifax
Bryan on a Hunting Trip to St Louis Preserves
W J Bryan and his son left Lixcoty Nebraska on November 14 to go to St Louis where they will join Colonel W C Wetmore for a week of hunting at Wetmore s game preserves.
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Bryan
Lixcoty
Neb
W. J Bryan
St. Louis
W. C. Wetmore
Surrender of Irish Fusileers at Nicholsons Nek
Father Matthews, chaplain of the Irish Fusileers, reports from Lorenzo Marques that after mules stampeded the force near Nicholsons Nek they were hard pressed by the enemy. A subordinate, acting on his own, hoisted a flag of truce, leaving no option but surrender.
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Lorenzo Marques
Father Matthews
Pretoria
Nicholsons Nek
Reinforcements Arrive Under Armenian and Nubia Lodges
A Cape Town dispatch reports the troopship Armenian delivers three artillery batteries and an ammunition column, while the Nubia carries the Scots Guards and part of the Northamptonshire regiment. The total reinforcements reach 12,802.
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London
Cape Town
War Office
Nubia
Scots Guards
Northamptonshire Regiment
Another Bank For Dickinson
A site was bought in Dickinson North Dakota for a new state bank to open early next spring. Construction contracts will be awarded soon. W L Richards, a major cattle dealer, leads the bank’s organization efforts.
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Dickinson
Dickinson N. D
Earl
W. L Richards
Rise of ngth linked to New York bank report and gold fears
In Loxpon on November 15 the rise of ngth in the age of discount drew focus to a New York bank statement issued Saturday and renewed worries about European gold shipments to New York, sparking market apprehension.
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Loxpon
New York
Europe
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