Transvaal tensions dominate 1899 era excerpt
The article traces the history of the South African Republic known as the Transvaal and its clash with British dominance led by President Kruger. It outlines Dutch and British control shifts from 1795 to 1890, the rise of Uitlanders, and looming conflict as demands for franchise rights grow. It also covers Cecil Rhodes, Jameson, Chamberlain, and the British push against Boer independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Africa
South African Republic
Transvaal
Dom Paul Kruger
Great Britain
England
Volksraden
South Africa
Tie
Uitlanders
Cecil Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Joseph Chamberlain
Kruger
Public Opinion on Constitution Amendment and Bible in Schools
Editorials argue for an August constitutional amendment favoring white supremacy and urge campaign unity across classes. A Statesville Landmark piece endorses Bible use in all public and private schools, urging the General Assembly to prescribe it statewide and praising Christian civics as a national virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Statesville
Teachers’ Assembly
Morehead
J. B. Shearer
Davidson College
General Assembly of
Shearer
Alamance County votes on road bonds and local issues
The notice notes Alamance county will vote on issuing bonds to improve roads. It mentions a protest over assessed value increases in Wilmington and references a governor’s action, a murder sentence in Greensboro, and the First Regiment band remaining active in Asheville. It also mentions Barnes school buildings sale and a Baptist denomination school plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamance County
Wilmington P. of
Russell
Sam Lucas
Greensboro
Asheville
Bitwere
E J. S. Carr
Barnes
de Noir
Dr J ee Ayer & Co. Celebrates 50 Years of Sarsaparilla
Not many bus houses in these United States can boast of 50 years' standing. The business of Dr J ee Ayer & Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts, whose incomparable Sarsaparilla is known and used everywhere, has passed its half-centennial and was never so vigorous as at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dr. J Ee Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Hood
M Nigan
Anna Sutherland
Street
Kalamazoo
Mich
Mae Elizgabethn J. Girrfets
Moose Lake
Albert A. Jacnow
Douglastown
Beware of Mercury in Ointments and Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad
Mercury in ointments can destroy senses and upset the system. Only use on prescription from a reputable physician. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle. New York June 21 lodging house fire West Seventeenth Street. Inmate John Cody died, two others burned but recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
New York
West Seventeenth Street
John Cody
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the Wilson News
Wilson
Ghas
Erry
Britton
Editors
Wilson N, C
the News
Wilson, N. C
The
Holland
Cape Town Colony
Netherlands
Vaal
Natal
Engad
Eeas
Industrial Commission
Washington
Havemeyer
Vanderbilt
Havemeyer and Arbuckle
Holmes
Ats
Ney
Prof
Euetel
H. G. Connor
Attorney At Law
Wilson, N
Office Branch & Co’s. Rank
Cooper Marble Works
Bank St
Norfolk
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