War tech and telegraphy in the South African conflict
Modern warfare aids such as steam plows for trench digging, wireless telegraphy with Marconi apparatus, electric searchlights, and heliographs are described as advancing English and Boer capabilities. Reports cite portable telephones, field telegraph lines, and rapid communications from Kimberley to inform commanders. The piece notes the use of buried or ground-return circuits and mentions Mississippian-style plains communication.
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Renan Roo
Nnlig
War Office
Marconi
United States
Agricul
South Africa
Elandslaagte
Froush
Clandaloagte
Kimberley
Plough Team Draga Aids Kimberley Operations In War Effort
Employed to haul wagons and operate threshing machines, Draga is a Colonel Templer plough with two broad wheels and a distinct third wheel. In Kimberley it served a double role, assisting in soil work and acting in watch for an enemy.
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Draga
Templer
Kimberley
Brigham Young Secret Spelling System Mentioned
A passage notes a phonetic spelling method used within the Mormon church. The Forty Lettera system allegedly aids covert communication between church leaders and distant apostles, though its general use remains limited.
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Brigham Young
South Sea Island Bride Parade Causes Comical Reserve
A bridal procession described with vivid detail of the bride walking in a scarlet bodice and barkcloth robes, her hair ringed and skin dark, provoking humorous contrasts in observers. The scene captures colonial gaze and exoticized imagery from Blackwood.
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South Sea Island
Health as Basis of Success for Youth
The chief essential of success for a young man is good health and sound constitution. Health should be his first thought in the battle for success, not abilities or work. Abilities cannot bring health, but health may develop ability, notes Ladies' Home Journal.
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Nealth
Ladies’ Home Journal
Wreck and Fire Kill All Aboard In St Marys Bay
A two masted steamer of about 8000 tons went ashore at dawn near St Johns Newfoundland and burned, with sixty crew and possibly passengers perishing. Rescue failed as cold and heavy seas prevented recovery. Debris and a trunk with women’s clothing washed ashore indicate passengers aboard.
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St. Johns
N. 7
St. Mary's Bay
Excape
Peters River
J. J
Cotton States Association adopts reports system for cotton crops
At the Cotton States Association session in New Orleans, resolutions were passed to require county tax assessors to report acres planted, crop condition, yield estimates, and shipments to state agriculture commissioners on uniform blanks. Commissioners must compile, publish, and transmit monthly reports. Next meeting to be in Raleigh, N C. Montgomery and Little Rock urged but failed.
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Cotton States Association, of Agriculture
New Orleans
Jastremski
Cotton States Associations of Commissioners of Agriculture
State Commissioners of Agriculture
Association For
Raleigh
N. C
Montgomery
Little Rock
Two More Warships Ordered to Santo Domingo by France
A Friday dispatch from Santo Domingo Bayes states the French government, anticipating the U S gunboat Machias, has ordered two additional warships to reach Santo Domingo by Saturday.
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Santo Domingo
New York H Vard
United States
Machias
Dewey Report From Manila Sent To Senate
Secretary of the Navy provided the Senate with Admiral Dewey's report from Hong Kong dated March 31 1808 on Manila's capture. The document notes Spanish forces about 16000, insurrection across the islands, and Dewey's claim that with his squadron Manila's defense could fall in one day. It also cites 6000 armed rebels near Manila willing to assist.
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Dewey
Manila
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Methuen to be Relieved as Mind Said Unbalanced
London dispatch reports Lieutenant General Lord Methuen, commander of the relief column to Kimberley, to be relieved within two weeks and later sent home. Officials confirm concerns over his health and potential retirement, with supporters blaming strain from campaigns and a fragile constitution.
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Chicago Tribune
London
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Cops Town
England
War Office
Belmont
Wolseley
Methuen
Modder River
Choate Cables Reply on Seizure of American Goods
The British government reply to Mr. Choate on seizures of flour and other goods aboard Beatrice Mashona and Madeira is partial but satisfactory. It states foodstuffs in transit can be contraband only if for enemy forces and shown by destination. no claim that Maria or Mashona cargoes were contraband. investigation continues on Beatrice.
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Kimberley
Lord Methuen
Medangea
Maria
Beatrice
Transvaal
Kruger
Jouvert
Schalk Burger
Kotze
Paul Kruger
Gen
Joubert
Mr. Kruger
Collier's Weekly
Funeral Draws Thousands to McGlynn Remains Viewing
Thousands attend the New York funeral of Rev. Dr. Edward McGlynn at St. Stephen's Church where he formerly served. The viewing lasts for hours as a steady stream of mourners passes by the casket. An estimated 40,000 people are said to have viewed the remains.
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Dr. McGlynn
New York
Edward McGlynn
St. Stephen
Boers Fortify North and West of Ladysmith
The London Standard reports from Ladysmith on January 11 that the Boers are fortifying positions north and west of the town possibly to secure a retreat line if Buller’s advance fails. They still surround Ladysmith in large numbers and may plan another assault.
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Ladysmith
London Standard
Heliograph
Weanan
Buller
A Miss Is As Good as a Mile and Other Fragments
A mixed compendium of quips and notices on health, commerce, and curiosities. It references Hood soporting Blood, a snake import business with India and Africa specimens, aポdy tale about youth and schemes, and a street scene from an Ohio State Journal dialogue.
Beauty Cure Adverts and Transvaal Election Notes
An old paper fragment mixes patent medicine claims for Cascarets and Catarrh Cure with sensational ad copy and a brief political note. It mentions beauty tonics, pills, and testimonials, then runs a short item on four Transvaal leaders Kruger Joubert Burger and Kotze with election tallies from prior years.
Busy Woman Busy Woman is Mrs. Pinkham
The item notes Mrs. Pinkham as the focal point of a busy correspondence, emphasizing her personal supervision and involvement in ongoing communications.
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Mrs. Pinkham
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