Rumor of Brabant Victory at Wepener Unsustained
London reports an unconfirmed claim that General Brabant crushed the Boers at Wepener and took guns and prisoners. The War Office has no public confirmation and says the rest of Brabant’s force went toward Bouxville with little time for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cape Town
Daily Telegraph Telegraphing
Brabant
Wepener
War Office
Aliwal
Bounxville
Bloemfontein
Winston Churchill
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Free State
Kruger
Kroonstad
Brandfort
Boer Peace Commissioners Headed to The Hague
The Transvaal peace team led by Jonkherr Fischer is en route from Milan to The Hague with Dr. Leyds accompanying to Brussels. A London report claimed von Buelow met the envoys but that claim is not corroborated and the Portuguese minister sails to Milan. Fischer said the republics would sacrifice nothing and keep independence with about 25 000 soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Count von Buelow
Transvaal
Milan
Senhor de Carvalho Vasconcellos
Johnherr Abram Fischer
Great Britain
Jonkherr Fischer
Africa
Hague
Dr. Leyds
Brussels
Bound to Be Expensive Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Men Needed
Winston Churchill telegraphs from Bloemfontein to The Morning Post predicting a costly war in South Africa. He estimates 250000 troops will be required to reach the end, cites remount shortages and the need for rest depots and nursing staff to improve cavalry strength within four to five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Winston Churchill
Morning Post
Bloemfontein
Three Boer Prisoners Returned to Citadel After Escape Attempt
At St Helena on April 16 Colonel Schiel and two other Boer prisoners were landed and sent to the citadel following an escape attempt. Schiel allegedly bribed a boatman to relay a letter to a Dutch cruiser, but the message went to the British cruiser Niobe. A large knife was found on one prisoner. Schiel walked to the citadel, declining a carriage offered to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Helena
Colonel Schiel
Schiel
Niobe
Reinforcements for Boers Reported at Dewetsdorp
The Bloemfontein Times correspondent says 60 Boer wagons have arrived at Dewetsdorp en route to Wepener, signaling a likely clash. Another dispatch notes President Kruger met Boer commandants at Brandfort and may withdraw Transvaal forces north of the Vet river, leaving the Free State to its own resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bloemfontein
The
Times
Dewetsdorp
Wepener
Kruger
Free State
Loxton
Daily News
Brandfort
Transvaal
Vet River
Vaal
Free
Nebraska Regent Offer Depends on Mrs Andrews View
Dr E Benjamin Andrews said his decision on the Nebraska university offer hinged largely on his wife’s opinion. He noted Mrs Andrews would be arriving Thursday from Pinehurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
E. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Massive railroad expansion to forge new western towns
The Times-Herald notes Chicago gateway lines plan massive internal improvements between Chicago and the Rockies. Projects will cost millions and attract at least 200000 new immigrants in 18 months. By 1909 the 173 new towns with 500 to 1000 new residents could top 200. Railways leading this push include Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago and Northwestern and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
The
Times-Herald
Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Atchison
Topeka
Santa Fe
Clark to Contest Senate Seat Fight Intensifies
W A Clark of Montana and New York and former Montana Governor Hauser met in New York to dispute Clark's senatorial claim. Hauser said Clark would fight to the last ditch to keep his seat and could seek reelection by the next Montana legislature if vacant. He suggested Governor Smith would not call an extra session to vote on a senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauser
New Yorks
W. A. Clark
Montana
New York
Clark
Senate
Mr. Hauser
Montans
Smith
Senate Committee On Elections and Privileges
Kirby Acquitted At Last In Fourth Federal Trial
Sioux Falls April 16 after about eleven hours the jury found Joe Kirby a prominent Sioux Falls attorney not guilty on charges of receiving stolen government postage stamps. The verdict ends a federal case lasting over three and a half years and follows four trials including an earlier disagreement and conviction reversed by the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Joe Kirby
United States
United States Supreme Court
Morgan sails to large victory in Alabama primaries
Democratic primary voting across Alabama produced a sweeping victory for Senator John T. Morgan. With two thirds of returns in including major counties, Morgan led Johnston in most counties reporting. Morgan also carried several counties from earlier weeks, consolidating his grip on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brrsineham
Ala
Joseph F. Johnston
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Morgan
Johnston
Mr. Morgan
Ex Secretary Alger criticizes Dewey presidential bid
In Detroit on April 16 ex secretary of war Alger said Admiral Dewey has made a grave mistake in announcing a presidential candidacy. He predicted melancholy disappointment and said prosperity has gone to the admiral’s head, sympathizing with him but doubting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Detroit
Dewey
Unrest in Bantiaco de Copa Over Gomez Arrival
On April 16 a reception for General Maximo Gomez sparked clashes between white and black factions. The Cubano Libre backed by the black party arranged a meeting at quarantine, while the white party led by the civil governor and mayor was largely ignored. A crowd gathered at a fragile private wharf as Gomez was escorted ashore, the dock collapsed causing a drowning. Officials, backed by American authorities, prevented wider rioting as club receptions followed with the white party boycotting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximo Gomez
Santo Domingo
Cubano Libre
Maria Herrera
General Gomez
General Castillo
Gomez
Fate of Aguinaldo Rumor Sparks Assassin Talk
Special dispatch from San Francisco cites First Lieutenant George H. Knox stating Macabebes would assassinate Aguinaldo if found, arguing capture would martyrize him and trigger native unrest. Knox just returned from Manila where he served as police officer of the Qapo district and assistant chief under Major Tiernan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
San Francisco
Aguinaldo
George H. Knox
Manila
Qapo
Tiernan
Sixth Artillery
Knox
Seventh Infantry
New Mexico
Advancing Schoolhouse Plans for Rural Districts
State Superintendent J. H. Lewis releases advance sheets of his eleventh biennial report focusing on rural schoolhouses. It details building layouts blackboards windows desks heating and ventilation with plans by Charles R. Aldrich. The volume also covers tree use in yards and arboriculture advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lewis
Charles R. Aldrich
Grain-O Beverages Promised From Pure Grains
A reader praises Grain-O stating initial dislike gave way after a week and endorses it as nourishing. The product is described as a strengthening beverage for all ages and can be prepared easily from pure grains with a grocer’s package.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Health Benefit
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood cleanser that removes pimples and rash. It cites a Brooklyn resident, Lissie Meyerheim, who reports clear skin after three bottles. The copy uses Scottish proverbs to emphasize gradual improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackle
Hood
Lissie Meyerheim
Hanterfly Place
Brooklyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winona
the Hirsch Clothing Co
Cobra Oxford
Hermsdorf
J. A. Wychgram’s New Cash Dry Goods Store
East Third Street
Minnesota
Theo. F. Leeb & CO
Prescription Draggists
West Fifth Street
T. Caswell Oil CO
Winona, Minn
Department Store
Neal
W. A. Hodgins
Dreay
General Teaming
Berthe
Mrs. Andrews
Kirby
Annie Thomas
Cardiff
Acapulco
Colorado
Denver
St. Paul
Great Northern
Moontana
Kalispell
Libby
St. Louis
St. Loui
Santiago de Cuba
Fate OF
Lewis
Northwestern Telephone
Clothiers
Man We
L. Adler Bros. & Co
Rochester
N. Y
DEL
Gate City
Corey Money Creek
W. F. Rowley & Son
W. Fifth Street
Hoth
Union Carriage Works
Kaiser & Dohm
B. P. Shepherd
Osteopath
Minn
Choate Block
Aller Brothers
West Third Street
Ingrain
Royal Wilton
Windsor Brussels
Cordova Brussels
Schellhas
William Schellhas
BRE
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!