Ladysmith Relieved Gen Cronje Repulsed at Pawrde
News from Cape Town and London report Ladysmith relieved by British forces. General Cronje, about 7,000 strong, retreated through Pawrde after burning guns and running short on ammunition. Across the Tugela, Buller’s troops crossed overnight to Colenso, repairing rail lines and using pontoon bridges as heavy artillery moved into position. Boer resistance is light but persistent. MacDonald reportedly wounded, details on Cronje’s main force unclear.
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Russia urged to strike England in new push
A vigorous article argues England's current weaknesses present Russia with a rare chance to gain advantage in Europe and Asia. It warns against delaying action until promised reforms by Britain, urging immediate steps to exploit the situation amid postwar tensions.
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Cronje's Last Stand in British Siege Across South Africa
Reports from London describe General Cronje hemmed in by British forces, with 8,000 Boers under siege as artillery from 60 guns shells fall into the camp. Cronje seeks an armistice to bury dead, but Lord Kitchener rejects surrender, insisting on continuing the fight to the death. Dispatches note Boer positions north of the Tugela and rising British losses, with official tallies only partial and later figures unsettled.
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Booker Washington Speaks at Tuskegee Conference
Ninth annual Tuskegee conference opens with Booker T Washington warning against pension and emigration agents. Afternoon readings reaffirm focus on homes, schools, skills, Christian character, industry and economy amid calls for taxpaying and avoidance of crime and in public spaces.
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India famine relief and nut orchard planting in the northeast
Three million people are said to be receiving famine relief in India as the government plans to spend 75 million dollars in relief by March end. Farmers across nearly every northeast state plant nut trees alongside peaches and pears, using ill sites for nut orchards. The article recalls the first wheat sown in the New World on Isabella Island in January 1494 with harvest by March 30.
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Bucklen's Armca Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Armca Salve as the best cure for burns cuts bruises sores boils felons and skin eruptions. It claims rapid healing, pain relief and a guarantee, with Crawford Bros Druggist as the seller.
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Florida citrus fears as frost grips state
The Free Press notes a cold snap across Florida with Jacksonville recording 16 degrees and Milton 25 degrees. Frost damages feared to oranges, strawberries, peaches, and pineapples while groves burn fires to save trees. Track growers face heavy losses and thousands spent on fires. freezing temps reach Tampa. A separate note mentions Russian papers urging use of Britain’s South Africa war to gain Mediterranean and Indian Ocean ports. A reminder laments unpaid Ledger subscriptions.
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Doctor King's New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia Ca reports Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption completely cured her hacking cough after years of suffering. She credits the remedy with removing chest pain and improving sleep and praises its universal benefits. Trial bottles free at Crawford Bros Drug Store with guarantee.
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National Democratic Convention Set for July in Kansas City
Washington report states the National Democratic Committee met to name July 4 as the convention date and Kansas City Missouri as host. Each state gets representation double its Senators and Representatives, territories and DC receive six delegates. Conservatives and reform citizens are invited to join for pure economical constitutional government and oppose empire.
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Antikink hair preparation praised by health reports editors
A lengthy endorsement extols Antikink hair treatment manufactured by Hurrogh & Rich of New York City. The United States Health Reports lauds its safety and effectiveness for straightening curls, promising lustre and shine with proper use, and notes a sales position as a state.
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