OUR MULES BIG SHARE IN THE TRANSVAAL WAR
A detailed account notes mules as crucial in the war effort. It cites the 16 000 mules and 46 transport troops bought by the government, with thousands already in service from the United States and Europe. It describes mule roles, battery structure, and the typical size and cost of mules used by mountain batteries under Royal Artillery command.
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Transvaal
Aime Ond
Fonthi
Dirdotto
Lansdowne
Soast
Nichalpon
Nok
British Mule Power in South Africa War Effort
A detailed private letter from Ladysmith outlines British reliance on mules for artillery and supply columns. It notes prices around $1008 per beast, a large, trained mule corps, and extensive battery support including drivers, gunners, and naval followers. Mules are praised for steadiness, terrain ability, and resilience under South African conditions.
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Aovoral
Ofivars
Rion
aMoer
Ladysmith
Aeh JO
British War Office
Tras
Debnin Harness and Mules Prepare for Transport
The description notes new mules intended for transportation duties rather than pack carrying. Each mule carries about 280 to 313 pounds including loads such as an elevating gear and a case shot box. The text mentions Saree breech and chase with 290 pound loads, followed by additional top loads requiring tight girthing.
Parcel Trick in New York City Ups the Ante
A con man posing as a delivery driver asked a maid to hand over a parcel claiming a mistake. He promised to return with an order but vanished. The incident warns households to deny verbal delivery requests and rely on written orders, as delivery wagons flood the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raylyed
New York City
New York Oil and Express
Dynamite Crash Near Sing Bing Trolley Causes Flight
An accident involving a wagon loaded with a ton of dynamite was struck by a trolley car near Sing Bing. A wheel detached the wagon, tipping it, while the driver fainted and the motorman froze in fear. A passenger shouted dynamite as bystanders fled and a new wagon later took the dynamite away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Bing
Robert Louis Stevenson
Maine Victims Laid to Rest in Washington Cemetery
The Maine dead from Havana, including Captain Sigsbee and survivors, were laid to their final resting places at Arlington with solemn religious services. President and cabinet members attended as guns fired three volleys, a marine band played dirges, and taps signaled the end of ceremonies marking a Christian burial at home.
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Arlington Cemetery
Washington Thurk- Way
Army
Navy
Maine
Havana
Texas
Spain
Fort Myer
Navy Yard
Hayy
San Ache
Arebo
Sigsbee
Honom
Obidiiok
Jeremiah Shea
Jesus
Clark
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Chdplain Clark
Walher Chidwick
de Maine
Kormany
Irishmen Ready to Fight in Wheeling Meeting
A secret Wheeling meeting of Irishmen discussed Fenian activity and Boer War interests in South Africa. T. McVeagh of Dublin, a candidate for Michael Davitt’s seat, urged Irish unity and confirmed a Fenian movement with about 200000 Irishmen prepared to strike at England when opportunity arises.
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Wheeling
W. Va
South Africa
T. McoVeagh
Dublin
Michael Daviit
England
Navy to Sell Collier Scipio and Tug Rocket
The Secretary of the Navy has arranged the sale of the collier Scipio to Ludwig Rubello of Philadelphia at 41550 and the naval tug Rocket to James Tregarther & Son of New York at 1128. Both vessels were condemned for naval service and sold to the highest bidders.
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Tary
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Scipio
Ludwig Rubello
Philadelphia
Rocket
James Tregarther
German Ship Seized and Brought to Durban for Prize Court
A cable from Delagoa Bay reports the German steamer Bundesrath of 1319 tons, bound Hambourg to East Africa, captured as a prize and taken to Durban. It will face a prize court there. naval officers and German East Africa Line directors confirm the seizure amid tensions with British forces.
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Lorenzo
Marghes
Delagon Bay
Durban
Delagoa Bay
Mozambique
Hambourg
Tange
East Africa
Hod
Hamburg
London
Associated Press
Bundesrath
Remaras SonTin
Pratéria
Mafeking
Walla
Chicago Blaze Causes Major Fire at Monroe Street Buildings
A large early hour fire in Chicago gutted buildings 216 to 223 Monroe and damaged 212 514 Monroe, with an estimated loss of 960000. Nine firemen were injured, two seriously. The blaze started on the Wooley and Co workroom second floor at 220 222 Monroe and spread to neighboring structures before being checked.
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Biro
Ghicago
Monroe Street
Monroe Atraat
Cotton Mills Advanc e Wages In Meridian Textile Plant
The Meridian Mississippi cotton mills have increased wages for all employees by five percent. A new statement reports the mills’ net profits for 1899 at 80,107.86 dollars.
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Méridian
Miss
General Wood's Cuban Cabinet Names and Portfolios
The new governor general awards list the Cuban cabinet members and their assignments. Diego Tamayo is secretary of state and government, Luis Estevez secretary of justice, Juan Dautista Hernandez secretary of education, Enrique Varona secretary of finance, Jose Ramon Villon secretary of public works, and General Rais Rivera secretary of agriculture, industry and commerce.
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Porte Follos
General Wood
Diego Tamayo
Luis Estevex
Juan Dautista Hernandez
Enrique Varona
Jose Ramon Villon
Rais Rivera
General Carpenter Retired After Thirty Years Service
General Gilbert Carpenter, recently confirmed brigadier general in the regular army, has been placed on the retired list on his own application after thirty years active service. His retirement leaves two vacancies in brigadier generals and prompts promotions in every grade of the line.
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Gilbert
Carpenter
An Empty Sack Cannot Stand Upright in Ad Copy
An archaic health ad asserts the need for pure blood to nourish nerves and muscles. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a standard blood preparation, citing remarkable cures and urging readers to trust its claims for vitality and strength.
Bell Ringing Prank Bells Up Mid Church Service
A Chicago man touring Michigan brought a dozen small bells to town and rang them during a Sunday sermon. The minister kept preaching while bells chimed repeatedly, drawing amused, then startled reactions from the congregation. The event ended with the man clinging to his bells and the minister jokingly guiding the audience to quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courge
Chicago
Michigan
New York
Gigantic Sea Weed Report From Washington Star
A Washington Star summary notes the nereo cyte sea weed, possibly the world’s largest plant. It can reach over 800 feet tall, with a six foot diameter pear shaped balloon that rises to the surface, forming meadow like beds that hinder ships. The rope like stem fibers are dried for rope and building uses, and dried balloons serve as vessels.
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South Sea
Washington Star
Vintage Patent Medicine and Oddball Advertisements Show Rail of Quackery
A collage of early 20th century ads and snippets touts patent medicines and dubious cures. It features claims for tobacco cessation tonics, deafness cures, kidney tonics, and laxatives, with bold lines and cartoonish pitches. The text also includes quips about superstition and a humorous remark about a dog in Indianapolis Journal.
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Newport
Royal Artillery
Muler
Imperial Medical Service
Negeanta
Fortier Ghd
Bescause
New Orleana
Prah
Pape Colony
Traunaynal
Washington
McVeagh Boys
Collier Scipio
Siteamer
Prize
Diipatch
Kirkwood
Grenfell
Asi
Bie
Chicago Blaze
General Carpenter
Alfred
Medaugh
Nate
Bac
Sterling Remedy Co
Hall
Cuney & Co
Toledo
Hobbs Sparagus
St Ata
Winslow
Childran
Mra
M. G. Brunt
Sprague
Marcis
Gathardt
Indianapols Journal
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