Boer Commander Delayed Too Long In Natal Campaign
London reports that Boer commander Joubert failed to reach Pietermaritzburg as British reinforcements arrive in Natal. Boer plans to capture Pietermaritzburg are abandoned while British forces grow to about 10,000 at Estcourt and near Ladysmith. General Methuen may substitute mounted and naval guns to press Colenso and threaten Joubert’s main army, subject to White’s position.
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London
Ladysmith
Mafeking
Kimberley
Joubert
Pietermaritzburg
Schiel
Natal
South Africa
Estcourt
Joubest
Methuen
Colenso
White
Mafeking Dispatches Report British Defense and Engagements
London reports from Gen Buller via Col Baden Powell detail Mafeking defense with shelling and trenching, an assault repulsed on Cannon Kopje, casualties including Captains Petchell and Marsham, and night attack success with bayonet. Additional notes cite enemy activity near Signal Hill and laagered positions north and northeast of town.
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Mafeking
London
War Office
Buller
Cape Town
Cnight
Baden Powell
Walford
Wen
D. H. Marsham
Bedfordshire
C. A. Petchell
King’s Rifles
Nicholson
Bulawayo
Baden-Vowell
Protectorate Regiment
Yitz- Clarence
Third
Royal Fusileers
Swinton
Signal Hill
Open Door Policy and Far East Tension Reach London
London officials say no solid basis for alarm over East Asian crisis despite Shanghai advices. British diplomats doubt an offensive China Japan alliance and note Russia’s naval buildup near China could shift balance. US Open Door stance earns British approval while awaiting European replies on preserving China open access.
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London
Far East
Shanghai
China
Japan
Lord Salisbury
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Chief Justice Chambers Talks Samoa on Tutuila Deal
Chief Justice Chambers of Samoa, in the United States on leave, met with Secretary Hay to discuss Tutuila, slated to become US territory after the Samoan division ratifies its arrangement. He praised the island and noted a native population of about 7,000, needing a local government likely modeled on Guam with a naval governor. He prepared a report on Samoa under the Berlin treaty to present to the secretary of state.
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Washington
Judge Chambers
Samoa
State Department
Hay
Tutuila
United States
Guam
Boers Shell Hospitals As Mafeking News Worsens
News from Mafeking reports Boer envoy talks failed as Cronje criticizes Red Cross limits while Baden-Powell defends Geneva Convention and notes mines around Pretoria. Despite warnings, Boers widen shelling of hospitals and women’s laager as British lines at Mafeking hold. Censorship blamed. delays in cables fuel unsettled mood across London papers.
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London
South Africa
Mafeking
Cronje
baden-Powell
Red Cross Society
Baden
Pretoria
Col
faden-Powell
Lord Salisbury
Lra Qmayvor
Krogers
Nathan Marks
George White
Premnier
Daily Chronicle
Kruger
Daily News
Reitz
Transvaal
True to Nature as Judge Probes a Faulty Photo
A courtroom scene unfolds with a back and forth about a photograph. She claims the image captures reality while he admits ill health and unflattering appearance. The judge mediates the exchange over the likeness and its implications.
Grain-O touted as coffee substitute for all ages
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a long-desired coffee substitute for the family. It claims to calm nerves, aid digestion, and be a pure grainy food with the taste and look of coffee. The copy urges asking grocers for Grain-O as a genuine, healthful product.
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Baby
Grandma
Old Missouri Encounter Cited in Morning News
Mrs Goodwin questions Dusty Rhoades about his straying across a line during a tour through town. He responds with a phonetic line about a motorcycle and a misstep, referencing the Chicago Evening News.
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Missouri
Notable Sayings From Era Newspapers
Quotation style snippets from the Atchison Globe and Chicago Daily News reflect humorous and philosophical maxims. References include Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar products and Pike’s Toothache Drops, alongside a remark on luck and diligence.
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Hale
Pike
Pe-ru-na Promises Cure for Catarrh in Kidney Disease Claim
A newspaper notice quotes Hon J W Caldwell a Louisiana State Legislature member praising Pe-ru-na for catarrh and kidney disease. Another letter from March 7th 1904 from Gilbert Hofer Grays Ky claims relief from catarrh and Brights disease after four bottles. Readers are urged to send for a free catarrh book from Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.
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Hall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
J. W. Caldwell
Louisiana
J. H. Caldwell
J. Lh. Caldwell
Rodeline
Sa. Gilbert
Hofer
Grays, Ky
Hartman
Columbus
6 Drops Rheumatic Cure Praised by Readers
Jason Crow of Onxcarville Ga writes that 6 Drops relieved eight years of rheumatism after a sample bottle. Dr Woodliff, his physician, reports 15 years of rheumatism improvement with 5 Drops. Swan son Rheumatic Co. of Chicago offers a 25c sample bottle for 10c for 30 days. May 31 1899. Ledger Monthly ad quote included.
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Jason Crow
Onxcarville
Sayary
Woodliff
Swanson Rheumatic Co
Lake St
Chicago
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Gea
England
East
Chief Justice Chambers
Orship
Father Matthews
Nek
Redvers Buller
H. M.S. Powerful
Simon’s Bay
Durban
Nore Pins
Lord George Hamilton
India
Morning Post
Jameson
Cape
Delagoa Bay
True To Nature
Atchison Globe
Chicago Daily News
Ledger Monthly
Demorest
Family Magazine
S Magazine
Art Department
Fifth Avenue, New York City
Atamp
Fupowell & Clement CC
St. Cincinnat Incinnat
Milo B. Stevens & Co
Washington, D.C
Cleveland
Detrot
H.L. Richard
St.Louis
Mammoth Mail Order
West
Madison &T
Earth
C.O.D
Mammoth
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