Boers Capture Ladysmith and Other War News
Reports claim the Boers captured Ladysmith and Kimberley leader Gen Joubert was slain. Aguinaldo's private secretary was seized by American forces. Major John A Login Jr. died leading a charge in Luzon. Cecil Rhodes reportedly taken prisoner. Secretary Gage plans 30 million in bonds to ease money strain. Civil service exams show about 76 percent passing. A foreign surgeon links appendicitis to leg crossing.
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John A Login, Jr
Luzon
British stance limits witnesses in Transvaal war
Nebraska banks total 393 under state jurisdiction with 7,532,023 in paid capital. Unpaid labor claims against the Greater America exposition total 18,000 as bankruptcy proceedings begin. Senator Hayward remains critically ill at Nebraska City after another stroke, with slim recovery expectations.
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Nebraska
Hayward
Nebraska City
Wireless tests off New York prove 21 mile accuracy
Satisfactory tests of Marconi's wireless telegraph system were made on the Atlantic off New York. The naval test proved messages can be transmitted within a radius of twenty one miles with the same accuracy as a land line. Admiral Dewey is not a presidential possibility and would decline if nominated by both parties due to physical and mental temper.
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Marconi
Atlantic Ocean
New York
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Texas convict forged pardon and walked from Rusk Prison
A Texas inmate reportedly forged a pardon document and escaped from the Rusk penitentiary without apparent resistance. Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking the fugitive.
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Texas
Rusk Penitentiary
Rural Free Delivery Expands in Nebraska Regions
Rural delivery has been tried at three offices in Nebraska including Benson and Elk City in Douglas county and Tecumseh in Johnson county. The routes cover 48 square miles and serve six corners handling 80 324 pieces of mail last year. Assistant Postmaster General Liexth says it boosts farm land values by 1 to 3 dollars per acre, improves roads, raises farm product prices, connects producers to market information, and educates by providing access to wholesale literature and news, making rural delivery worthy of rapid expansion.
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Nebraska
Benson and
Elk City
Douglas County
Tecumseh
Johnson County
Liexth
Diller Village levies sidewalk tax via 1899 resolution
Resolution by the Village of Diller trustees at a November 13 1899 special meeting levies a 38.50 special tax on lots 3 and 4 block 13 for a sidewalk and appraises the property at 130.00. The measure becomes effective upon adoption and publication. Cuapies W. Simon chairman Henry Earon village clerk.
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Diller
Jefferson County
Nebraka
Nebraska
Cuapies W. Simon
Local Hauling Offered At Reasonable Rates
Transport service advertises hauling of all kinds at low prices. Single trunks can be taken to or from the depot for ten cents depending on load size.
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Ladysmith
Aguinaldo
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Joubert
Gage
Federal Civil Service
Transvaal
Philippines
San Francisco
Islands
Engineering Corps
Army
Henry Earon
A. J. Sheldon
J. ©. Lichty
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City Drayman
Frank T. Pearce
L. C. Ballard
Rocky Mountain
Dr. W. 1
Jeppryes
Kodol
E. C. DeWitt 4 Co
Chicago
JF. W. 2
Tae James F
F. Ballard
St. Louis
Hospe-Harp Piano
Teres
Tade
A. Hospe
Omaha, Neb
D' Tabler
Buckeye
James F. Ballard
North Main Street
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