Boer War turmoil and British pursuit reported in dispatches
Fragmented, OCR-like dispatches describe Boer positions, evacuations, and attacks as British forces pursue, with notes on disarmament and native risks. Reports mention Boer camps near Pietersburg and Crocodile River, plus a British interception of Steyn and Reitz and losses of guerrilla elements at multiple locations.
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Spenny's
Toreenaay
Trovcat
Ciocaral Buller
Ger Vildtoyn
Kostas
Sena
Sumbey
Hoore Point
Tom Spesty
Rantee
Sat
Datty Mall
Lorenna
Steyn
Reitz
Ward
Pietersbure
London
Roberts
Gentan Hamilton
Crocodile River
Hector Spruit
Unanimous Call From Mexico City and Notable Deaths
A dispatch from Mexico City notes Mexicos congress declared the presidential election results. Colonel John Jackson, collector of the port of San Francisco, died after a long illness. He studied law with Benjamin and was connected to George Hoadley in Kansas City. Kansas City was chosen as the next prison congress meeting place in Cleveland.
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Chicago
Mexico
Mexicws
Congress
Onl
Jackson
San Francisco
John
Jackson Jean Bore
Ceveland
Benjamin Ison
Bellamy Ead
George Hoadley
Kansas City
Cleveland
Physician claims non surgical cure for piles with natural treatment
A physician discusses piles and says permanent cure can be achieved without surgery or daily interference. He notes many salves fail, but advocates a natural, painless method as a complete treatment. The piece highlights skepticism about conventional remedies and promotes a non knife approach.
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Rennin
Fragments of a vanished past in a battered column
A garbled reminiscence blends tales of a neglected hotel business with a bear act and a dog learning tricks. It moves through embalmer clinics and pauper graves, then shifts to boxing in a rural town with Joe Phelps and a quiet English boxer named Sutter.
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Kantick
Io Liited
Howe
van Cass
Contiornats
el “Hack
Joe Phelpa
Bern
Bey
Jon Sutter
Phelps
Sutter
T Kimesis
Joe
Smallpox stamped out near Nome in outbreak report
Washington dispatch notes from the Marine Hospital Service that smallpox epidemic has been contained near Nome. The report cites widespread measles as the main issue among natives along the nearby coast, while the smallpox outbreak is described as subdued.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Aswistarit Alanka
Port Nome
Variety Store Offers Deep Discounts on Fabrics and Furniture
Advert listed prices on ribbons, silks, curtains, draperies, and maternity undergarments. Notable items include silk waists at 3.98, dress skirts 6.98, curtains up to 5.50 for 7.00 deals, and numerous bedding and furniture pieces with marked savings, such as desks, chests, and chairs.
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Nottingham
Brussels
Sieper
Beveridge Defines Empire Star With Philippines Debate
Senator Beveridge of Indiana addresses a Republican mass meeting at the Auditorium urging westward expansion as the star of empire. He defends American land policy in the Philippines, Cuba, and Hawaii, contrasts independence with stewardship, and warns against anti expansionist sentiment while stressing national destiny and civilizing missions.
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Chicago
Beveridge
Indiana
Marquette Club
Wendee
Westword
Washington
Republic
Jefferson
Marshall
Pacific
America
Amerca
Transvaal
Philippines
Filibina
Egypt
India
Hawaii
Cuba
Kitar
United States
Missicsippi
Isthmian Canal
Jefferon
Blaine
Louisiana
Havana
Luzon
Civil Commission
Malaya
Periow
Gulf Stream
Constantinople
Great Republic
William McKinley
Star of Empire
Coffee Tapers as Bad as Others
A family friend and longtime coffee drinker suffers from dyspepsia and admits coffee disagrees with him. He tries Portia Food Coffee and reports it helped when prepared exactly as directed, sharing his positive experience with the beverage.
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Portia
Tre
Bryan Support Grows as Democrats Rally in New York
William E Cur tis reports a flurry of activity among Democrats backing Bryan while Republicans grow anxious. Croker mobilizes money and labor to swing New York, with betting odds narrowing in favor of Bryan. Urban centers receive renewed party energy while rural influence remains uncertain.
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Chicago
William E Curtis
New York
Banna
Chiago
West
Bryan
Ger- Yemen
McKinney
McKinley Rooters
Np Land
Croker
Ieee
Intecor
Political Warning Amid Wagereathers and Weapons Debate
Era commentator Croker argues that Mis men focus on wagereathers and weapons, devoting all time to them. Evita notge remains unaware as old wise theory fails. Republicans must counteract to prevent the large McKinsey majority of 1896 from being wiped out.
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Croker
McKinsey
Porto Ricans to Vote in Baltimore November Election
Baltimore dispatch notes Porto Ricans listed as Naturalized by Annexation on city registration rolls. Dr Francesco Del Vaile his son and four others registered in several precincts under residence rules, with officials reportedly allowing entry. Isaac Strauss argues Porto Rico citizens became U S citizens when annexed. About 25 Porto Ricans may vote in November under this interpretation.
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Baltimore
Francesco del Vaile
Baltimore City
Isaac Strauss
Porto Rico
United States
Thisty
Board of Supervisors
Labor Shortage Strains Galveston Rail War Relief
Galveston rushes to restore railway and freight operations as labor remains scarce. Santa Fe and Galveston Houston & Henderson report few workers and large shortages despite mobilizing hundreds, with martial law affecting availability. Relief committee weighs ration cuts while wagons carry supplies valued at 163 375 from New York.
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Galveston
Santa Fe
Galveston, Houston & Henderson
Houston
Wharf Company
Jeliet
Galveston, Houston & Henderson Railroad
Relief Committee
Waxes
McPherson
Rollet
New York
Rice's Body Incinerated After Millionaire's Death
New York September 36 The body of William Rice the millionaire whose death last Saturday sparked a broad inquiry was cremated at Fresh Pond today The officials and others involved reported the cremation and organ removal followed death at once No evidence suggested murder though officials ponder possible forgery linked to the cane Premier of Quebec dead also reported in brief.
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Millionaire Rice
New York
Wm. Rice
Fresh Pond
Emmy
Pall le Olson
Ted
Costs of Recruiting and Organizing Volunteers eyed by War Department
A Washington dispatch reports the War Department plans to issue statements on the cost of recruiting and organizing volunteer forces. The goal is to bolster the Philippines garrison with a new volunteer army or additional regular regiments, aiming for a 100000 strong force through permanent peacetime recruiting.
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New York
Iran
Washington
War Department
Department
Cnroesh Am
Philip Zines
Hae
Philippines
Congress
Cyclone détr Iowa village destroyed near Marshalltown
Meagre reports from Ferguson nine miles southeast indicate the village was destroyed by a cyclone last night. Four people are reported dead or injured including a hotel proprietor and a young child. Several homes were demolished and others badly damaged.
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Marshalltown
Fwrguson
Alma
John Laovelady
Out on Strike by Norwich Boiler Makers
Two hundred boiler makers at a Norwich, Connecticut plant walked out after wage reduction talks failed. Workers, many local men, protested a voluntary wage increase granted earlier this year and cited no orders to sustain higher pay. Strikers’ conditions left them with only the clothes on their backs as they camped near the plant and faced steep weather by a creek.
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Norwich
Conn
Toving
Death of Earl Howe in London at Easter Fair return fund
The notice reports the death of Earl Howe in London and mentions a return of $2465 via the Easter Adwunt street fair. It references events on September 27 and a payout or settlement in October, with details obscured by OCR errors.
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Earl Howe
London
Howe Gince
Emporis
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Nome
Ladies' Union
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William E. Curtis
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