Great Battle Raging Around Ladysmith in South Carolina
The report blends a probate notice from Lancaster dated January 24 1900 in South Carolina with a chaotic wartime dispatch about General Buller and the Ladysmith siege in South Africa. It cites Mrs M Hird seeking letters of administration for George L Bird and local probate proceedings, while also presenting multiple telegrams from Frere Camp detailing heavy fighting and bombardments around Ladysmith. The juxtaposition combines local legal action with overseas military updates, reflecting a wide press scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D Jones
M . Hird
George L Bird
Bird
Lancsater
Boers Attack Repulsed at Ladysmith in Game of War
London reports from January describe a failed Boer assault on Ladysmith. General White’s defenses held with Devons under Cole withstanding repeated Wahgill and Deamars camp attacks. 400 Boers captured, numerous killed and wounded, prompting a relief air in Britain.
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Deamar
Frere
Dun
White
Ladysmith
Lands in Lancaster County Offered For Sale By Court Order
Property parcels described as 225 and 298 acres lie in Lancaster County with several former owners named. Court schedules sale for the First Monday in February with terms: one third cash and balance in equal installments over one to two years secured by bond and mortgage. Purchaser must insure the 225 acre cottage tract and assign policy to the Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureton
Beny
Lacestr
E Brown
Ded Daed Beby
Lanceaster
God Liac
South Caring
Bane
Geta
Hoh Gonehads Bow
RB Lowell and Heath, Springs & Co
JB Erwin
Mary B Erwin
de Massey
Cormerly
GP Waal
Wol Reddey & C
D Eh Dumlap
Beonging
P Brown
Dugdale Place
Wol Reddey
D Eli du
Vanderbilt Gifts Yale $100000 in New Year Gift
New Haven Jan 6 Cornelius Vanderbilt today sent Yale college one hundred thousand dollars. The State Phosphate Inspector reports a royalty increase of thirteen thousand five hundred twenty dollars and sixteen cents over the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Yale
New Haven
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Yale College
Mob lynches Watts in Newport News after brutal rape
In Newport News Virginia on January 5 a mob hanged Win Wo Watts a 28 year old gambler. He was seized at the train station after attacking Mrs Thomas M Simpson whom he had befriended. Four masked men led him from jail and the body was found riddled with bullets. The lynchers identity is unknown. Separate dispatch notes a mistrial in Spartanburg South Carolina over jurors failing to reach a verdict in the Mowres case.
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Newport News
Win Wo Watts
Marke
Lynch
Thomas M Simpson
Watts
Awa
Buchanan
American Prisoners Freed In Philippine Hostilities
Reports from Manila confirm the release of American prisoners held by Filipino forces after months of captivity. Lieut Gilmore of the Yorktown is among those rescued. In Cavite Province clashes left several Americans dead or wounded and the insurgents suffered heavier losses. Reconnaissance indicates ongoing patrols and movements by U.S. forces toward Novales and Peres Das Marinas.
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Washington
Dan
Otis
Watson
Gilmore
Electric Bitters Prove Life Rejuvenating Says Gardner
Brave men and women suffer loss of appetite pain and fatigue from poisons and nerves. J W Gardner of Indiana testifies Electric Bitters restore strength appetite and well being. Crawford Bros Drug Store sells bottles 50 cents guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Gardner
Crawford Bro’s
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London
Buller
War Office
Frere Camp
Messve
Gen White
Sosdan
Auo
Ladyamith
Colenso
Daily Mail
Freres
Chieveley
Jan
Daily Celegraph
Boat Smith
Tiis
Colensy
Ladyramith
Gordon Highlanders
Manchesters
Daily Chronicle
Tagela
General White
Sam
Ladysmith Sanday
Ask
Ty Cole Park
T. W. Segrest
Aabat
Danlap
Oppsite
Sunningham Hone
A.F. Dufft
Clefk‘s AS
W.S. L. Porter
Cc. Co. PL
C. R
Wylle
Pitt's
Atty
W. W. Watts
Meares
Virgini
Lynchere
Lynchburg
Watte
CP Huntington
Rincon
Spartanburg, Jane
Mowres
Ritg
Niaj
Manila
Americas
Boss Ache
The
1Ri
Tianser
Cavite Province
Ch Vile
Leenetiv
Novels
Taggrert
Peres Das Marinas
Lins
Dabstor
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