Boers Active as British Forces Press The Offensives
London reports August 27 describe Buller and Pole-Carew advancing southwest of Tullabuths and belated Belfast. French with cavalry moves toward Belfast, driving Boers to Lekevly while Reinforcements arrive to support. Boer resistance is strong though casualties are hoped under forty, as Cape Town dispatches note Bu nios beaten back and General Olivier captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Hoberts
Belfast
Teurly
Littletuns
Culvarcy
Carew
Expected to Retake Vekl n Large Army of Chinese Advonelig
Fragmented and garbled report outlines a large Chinese force advancing toward Pekin and a major Allied counteraction. The text references British and German involvement, U.S. withdrawal pressure, and a Chinese offensive near Taku and Pekin with significant troop movements and supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chy Poo
London
Toki
Sip Tung
Proadis Lotendis
Annual reunion of the Suir Twithe in New York
Unclear OCR text notes a reunion event with mentions of Moagaek and Sails ial joie. Interpretable elements include references to a religious figure, a county official in Loudoun, and a Mystic area death. The readable material is fragmentary and lacks coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moagaek
Holland
Gayton
Fitz After Jeffries in New York Box Fight Notes
A garbled 1900s era boxing transcript shows plans for a bout after Jeffries with baby faced rivalries. It references a September deadline and a potential title shot, with quoted lines revealing a boxer weighing personal and financial pressures and a push to remain active in the ring.
Murder and double shooting at Vendome Hotel
Two men, Ford of Boston and Stridiron of Baltimore, shared a room at the Vendome Hotel. After drinking together, they encountered a double shooting in which Stridiron was wounded and Ford killed himself with his pistol as police arrived, leaving a crumpled suicide note. Stridiron, a wealthy lumber dealer, was taken to hospital in critical condition.
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LL. Ford
Boston
New York
Stridiran
Baltimore
Wis
Thotel Vendome Touay Ly
J. Bord
Us Truw
Boston Lund
Bord
Scriivon Penister
Stridivon
Recia
Stridiron
Ford
Chicago
Biridiron
Nome Prospecting Report Mentions Rich Gravel Beds In Alaska
A Yukon Nome mining note describes widespread gravel pay and rich prospects along creeks such as Hungry Creek and Knstings Creek. Prospecters report thirteen feet of gravel thickness, with early operations starting near Whangeh Alpoagiy and other sites, while crews travel to lower wrtecs to resume digging.
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Nome
Yin
Seattle
Wash
Fiarvis
Ighartz
Thane Witeidtina
Deween Tevli
Knstings Creek
Nowe Chieve
Carey Col
Yactey Captain Drowned in Conn Ave Fatality
A drowning incident on Conn Ave near Stati, with initial reports naming Mrs Natwardi Alowindie as a witness. The body was recovered, details remain unclear, and the case is linked to a broader evangelism effort by Rev A Dixon and Rev Len Broughton in Brooklyn and Coney Island. Related names include Jolasan and the Rev A. Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Nithifin Alowindie
Johnson
Jolasan
New York
Len, Broughton
Athiniin
Dixon
Brooklyn
Coney Island
The Scorching Heat Prompts Widespread Strain and Weather Notes
Reports describe a record heat day, with crowds seeking shade and indoor refuge as temperatures soared past previous records. Weather bureau notes a cooling trend ahead while observers recall harsher heat of past years and advise prudent vacations.
Weather Update for Connecticut and Havre Observations
Washington reports local rains and thunderstorms followed by cooler conditions tonight. Tuesday looks fair and cooler with light to fresh northwest winds. No clear storm formation this morning. Light showers have occurred across most sections in the last 24 hours. Temperatures vary, remaining mild in the south and east but low in the northwest. Frost reported in several locations including Tre lona and heavy frost near Havre, Montana, from 8 am observations.
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Washington
Trelona
Havre
Mont
Bicycles Break Down Near Cole Ranch
A distant desert accident near the Cole ranch sixty miles north of El Paso leaves three men injured with two in critical condition. One rider died after not finding water as a caravan failed to reach supplies. Local reports name Prat Cook among the injured with others unnamed. the scene involved a rough stretch toward the Passa.
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Tel Vasco
Tex
Cole Ranel
Ml Paso
Alorist
Treents
Hell
Treat FC
Cook
S. Mon Bleyeles
Birssay
Pasa
Rose Valley
Felteem Minies
Sant
Prat
Ford
Cole Ranch
Arrest of Deserting Captain Sparks Alabama National Guard
At Camp Lawton near Birmingham a sensational incident unfolded as Captain J B Marchant of Company D Phoenix City led his men off the field and later fled to Birmingham. A ninety man detail was sent to arrest deserters. several were brought back though Captain Marchant remained unavailable. He cites overdrilling in heat after overnight travel as his motive, while regimental officers blame a replacement for his absence at drill.
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Marchant
Camp Lawton
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama National Guard
J. B. Marchant
Thoenix City
Marchant Dag
Waterbury's Oldest Catholic Society Names New Officers
Waterbury's oldest Catholic group the W R G T A and B S shares its new officers led by President Henry Byrnes and Vice President James Mearhe Recording Secretary John Thompson Financial Secretary William Keenan Corresponding Secretary James Justice Treasurer Rev Deather Shelley Sick Committee Terrence Downey J P Kelly Edward Cunningham The treasurer reports funds on hand to 1260. The society plans revival events such as old time picnics or Savin Rock excursions to boost support for total abstinence work.
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B. S
Henry Byrnes
James Mearhe
John Thompson
William ©. Keenan
Cor
Savin Rock
Catholic Literary Society
PURELY PERSONAL Mrs Maurice Noonan and friends travel notes
A roundup of local residents returning from trips or visiting relatives. Mentions include Mrs Maurice Noonan of Baldwin street from Savin Rock, Miss Sara Guilfoile at Fort Trumbull beach near Milford, Miss Elizabeth Andrews visiting New York, and several others from Retd & Tinel, Wolcott street, Cherry street, and more. Also notes travel to Westchester, Savin Rock, Bridgeport, Litchfield, and Providence with companions.
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Maurice Noonan
Baldwin Street
Savin Rock
Sara Guilfoile
Fort Trumbull Beach
Milford
Elizabeth Andrews
Retd & Tinel
New York
D. Murnane
South Street
Jewel Seaman
Wolcott Street
Westchester
Margaret Morgan
Cherry Street
Carrie Engert
Henry Rowland
Wilbur Beach
Mary
Gertrude Reilly
Wranklin Street
Lave
Litchfeld
MC. Meliyce
New Britain
Katherine
Metta
Marie Gruilfoite
John McCarthy
Sein
Apothecarios
Chief Nokin
Tfimily
Derby
Middlebury
William Davyer
Mamie Bowe
Southstront
Heru Stuityloe
Brooklyn
Parker Murray
Amertai College
Waterhaimy Hox
Father Lynch
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Rather Murtray
Providence
Police Court Doings Judge Burpee Back After Absence
Judge Burpee returns to city court after a five day absence. Izank Durham faces intoxication and breach of the peace charges with fines and suspended terms. John Walsh, charged with breach of the peace and assault, shows injuries and threats during arrest. James Kennedy and Michael Kennedy cases involve assault and suspension of sentences. Eugene Tyler pleads not guilty to non-support. case adjourned for alimony arrangements. Propulientees and Matzuszees settle breach charges. A second item reports a razor duel in St Paul over a woman. Donald Grey is mortally wounded.
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Burpee
Izank J. Durham
John Walsh
Walsh
Bridge Street
Allen
M. Healy
Aller
Jenee
James Kennedy
Michael
Eugene Tyler
Tyler
Stamford
Rigney
Anthony Propulientees
Marceloneos Matzuszees
Divorce Proceedings Filed By Max Karpleman
City news recounts Max Karpleman filing divorce against wife Sarah with alleged desertion. Funeral notices include Charles L. Corner aged 64 with Wadhams post G A R bearing, and Joseph Slavin of Dublin street remembered at a Mass. Various local items cover a vacationing superintendent Tinker, a bicycle theft arrest in New Haven, and deaths of Julia Burns and others. A school exam update records John Dillon awaiting Yale Medical School tests in New Haven amid local court cases. The old clock from the Naugatuck station is retired from active service and placed in the baggage room as a memorial ornament.
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Max Karpleman
Sarah
Charles L. Corner
Wadhams Post
Sacred Herat Church
Joseph Slavin
Dublin Street
Tinker
Maine
Fred Ryan
New Haven
William Snow
Ryan
Julia Burns
Mulvill
Tuimacu
Calvary
Yale
Mradstuts
Nils Rasmussen
Priitit
Charles Perry Meremlaot
Seery
Tingmars
Naugatuck
Cy Thompson
Igh Rock
Teach
Grove
Serview
Gilman mob battle ends in deaths and a burning hospital
In Gilman Illinois an all night confrontation between a mob and Mrs. Dr. W. Wright who faced murder charges left two men dead, several wounded, and the house of the accused set ablaze. A mob of about 250 attacked the Wright residence after deputies attempted to serve a warrant. multiple injuries and the death of a blacksmith named Myers were reported, with Mrs. Wright herself seriously wounded and carried through town.
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Gilman
GC. W. Wright
Dessie Salter
John Mye
Dr Wright
Michael Ryan
Lawrence Ryan
George Willoughby
Dr. W. Wright
Peter Lauer
Hilstead
Wright
Corone
Ryan
Win
Standard Oil Company
Peter Hauer
John Myers
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Lung Volus
Astron
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Oliver
Lori Roberts
Biwis
Bret Hamileo
Winberg
Eberal Oliylac
Cape Town
Bant Roberts
Bultaarn
Fea
Marhadietars
Redvers Muller Wenpral
Gelums
Ane
Ionel
Dalmanutha
Sarwedig
Hellast
de Bourg
Fréard
Gendel Godlers
Ellot
de Legdlie
Loulun
Germany
United States
Ave ST
Revita Os
Tieni
le Psielle
Rome
Anz
Taku
Siu
Corhoms Prerinis Poparts
Fielule
Pekin
Eindort
Trene Ee
Fitz
Jeffries
Deventins World
Hiengo
Witz
Rik
Tinsil
Brady
Joifelus
Reylioar
Leo
Isaac Sehinter
James O' Brey
Shoerid Spencer
Schlirters
Denny
Schutter
Howe
Pardor Elie
Woodstock
Taledhont
oMlee Uyeriea
Brathous
Uceteense
Leon
Witeldseuy
Ubuuber
Ele
Methotdler Elureds
Brikzeport
Geilffens
Miesteelwureb
Arteriie
UINE
Kongkock Strike
Beattle
Wish
Nona
Steamer Booth
Sue
Treen
Yactey Caplain
Lumaniy
Waterville
Democrat
Judge Root
Pat
Weather Report
Bar
Wed
Wea
Bismarck
Cincinnati
Luengo
Helena
Jacksonville
Kansas City
New Orleans
Clear York
New Musturg
Clondy Str Louis
Vaal Washington
Co. D
Phoenix City Rifles
Waterbury's
B. Society
Judge Burpee
St Paul
Minn
Donald Grey
Maurice Hutchinson
Gray
Manila
San Fr. Cal
Westminster
Maanila
Philippines
Court House
Kingfisher, O. T
City News
Conn
Frank Fagan
John Higgins
Joseph Foster
V Police Gazette
Higgins
Pagan
Foster
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