Kimberley relieved as British evacuate Rensberg
London reports General French reached Kimberley with artillery and infantry, while Cronje withdraws under pressure. The War Office announced formation of 21 new batteries and three infantry battalions as British forces reorganize. Rensberg evacuated and reoccupied by British forces near Taaisbosch hills with ongoing artillery exchange.
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The
War Office
Tas
London
French
Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Renaberg
Cape Town
Daily Chronicle
Telegraphing
Rensberg
Arundel
Senate Passes Currency Bill By Large Margin
Washington Feb 17 The senate substitutes for the house currency bill passed by 46 to 29 after a brief 10 minute rule led debate Amendments kept open to international bimetalism and a Minnesota provision for national banks with 25000 capital in towns under 4000 inhabitants House completed 26 of 124 pages of the appropriation bill without amendment Philippine civil service pensions and 15th amendment repeal discussed Lima Peru earthquake and Rimac River flood threaten life and property near the capital
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Washington
Senate
Financial Committee
Nelson
Minnesota
House
Boutell
Ilinois
Miers
Indiana
Showalter
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor
Ohio
Gillett
Massachusetts
Briggs
New York
Pensions
Underwood
Alabama
Lima
Peru
Galveston
Insurgent Attack Repulsed at Daraga Convent Fort
About 5000 insurgents, mostly holomen, attacked the American garrison in Daraga Albay on the night of February 4. They burned much of the town but were repulsed with only one wounded lieutenant reported among American losses. The note adds a tip on keeping steel ornaments powdered starch to prevent rust.
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Albay
Manila
Daraga
Province of
Empress Dowager Decrees Signal Defense Shift in China
Washington dispatch reports new Chinese decrees show a defense first policy against foreign territorial gains. They authorize officials to declare war on powers attempting to seize Chinese territory and urge vigilance against France and Italy. General Chang commanded Tsing Tao forts during the German seizure of Kiao Chou bay.
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New York
Herald
Washington
China
State Department
Peking
France
Maritime
Yang-tse
San Mun Bay
Kwang Chou
Chang
Tsing Tao
Kiao Chou Bay
Revolution in Venezuela Seizes Coro and Port Cabello
A Port of Spain dispatch says General Hernandez leads a growing revolution in Venezuela. Medina's forces defeat Cotina near Coro, capturing the capital of Falcon state. At Port Chichininichi near Puerto Cabello, rebels beat government troops, stirring excitement among foreign residents.
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Venezuela
New York
Herald
Port of Spain
Hernandez
Medina
Cotina
Coro
Falcon
Port Chichininichi
Puerto Cabello
The Viceroy debuts by the Bosonians at Columbia theater
In San Francisco a large audience attended the Bostonian production of The Viceroy, a new comic opera by Victor Herbert and Harry Smith. Critics praise the music and clever libretto but call for some curtailment while costumes and scenery receive high notes. The Bosonians add a valuable piece to their repertoire.
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San Francisco
Columbia Theater
Bostonians
Victor Herbert
Harry 5. Smith
British Forces React As Boers Death With Rensberg Moves
Reports from Loudon on February 15 say Boer pressure forces British retirement from Colesberg as General Buller plans move. French and Roberts had extended lines near De Aar to Orange River, with Delaney’s double turning move threatening communications. War office directs division of 10,000 to prepare for deployment.
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Loudon
Colesberg
Lord Roberts
Free State
de Aar
Orange River
French
Rensberg
Roberts
Clements
Delaney
Rensbere
Buller
Senate Finance Clash as Allison and Jones Debate
In Washington on February 15 the senate heard two major speeches for and against the pending finance bill. Allison of Iowa defended the measure and answered critics while Jones of Nevada called the bill vicious and dangerous, arguing it cements a gold standard and broad bank powers. Tomorrow the senate will take up the bill and amendments under the 10 minute rule.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Iowa
Finance Committee
Jones
Nevada
House Passes Cost Increase for Government Printing Office
The house adopted a joint resolution raising the cost limit of the new government printing office to 125000 due to higher building materials. A bill to extend wartime laws suspension for another year from March 1 was also adopted. Payne announced Chickering's death. New York delegation resolutions were read and a funeral committee appointed. The house adjourned at 12 25 PM as a mark of respect.
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House
War Department
Payne
Rep
New York
Chickering
Mexico bars arms into Sonora amid Yaqui rebellion
A Mexican government order restricts arms and ammunition entering Sonora from Arizona ports, affecting American miners who previously carried rifles and ammo. Belts full of cartridges are banned at Nogales and Naco, while some pass via El Paso and Casa Grandes. The restriction aims to curb outsiders aiding the Yaqui revolt. Panama Canal Company meeting in Paris draws 200 shareholders with over 400,000 shares represented.
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Chicago
Chronicle
el Paso
Tex
Sonora
Nogales
Naco
Mexico
Arizona
Casa Grandes
Panama Canal Company
New York
Herald
Paris
Compagnie Nouvelle du Canal de
British Drive Into Free State As Roberts Advances
London reports General Roberts with the main British force entering the Free State as he presses toward Bloemfontein. General French, with about 20,000 men, has crossed the Modder at a river crossing east of Jacobsdal, placing himself between Cronje’s army and the Orange Free State capital. Reinforcements rush to his aid as a major clash seems imminent. The advance began Monday with Colonel Hannay’s brigade moving from Ramah toward Jacobsdal.
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Cronje
London
Bloemfontein
Maitland
Kimberley
Fourteen Streams
Transvaal
War Office
Cabinet
Roberts
Free State
French
Modder
Jacobsdal
Orange Free State
Lord Roberts
Hannay
Ramah
Riet
Dekil’s Drift
Honey Nest Kloof
Two Suits Filed Over Kentucky Governorship
In Frankfort on February 16, Beckham vs Taylor alleges W S Taylor unlawfully holds the office and extracts state funds while pardoning convicts amid armed guards. A separate suit by Governor Taylor seeks to restrain Beckham and Castleman from official duties, with summons issued and a restraining order planned.
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Frankfort
Beckham
Louisville
Saylor
Beching
J. C. W. Beckham
John B. Castleman
Taylor
Kentucky
Blizzard paralyses England as many are reported missing
A heavy blizzard across Great Britain disrupts trains streetcar lines and communications. Accidents from falling chimneys damaged roofs and icy pavements leave pedestrians with injuries and fatalities while mail vans and travelers in rural areas are reported missing.
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England
London
Great Britain
Interstate Commerce to Meet in Los Angeles on March 25
The interstate commerce commission will hold a session in Los Angeles on March 25 to continue examining alleged discrimination against Pacific coast railroads. Earlier discussions began in St. Louis and plans include further meetings in San Francisco Portland and possibly Seattle.
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Los Angeles
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Cattlemen of West Meet in San Francisco March 4
Meeting of cattlemen from California Washington Oregon Montana Utah Nevada and Arizona will be held in San Francisco March 4 to push passage of the Foster bill. It provides delimitation and leasing of grazing lands on public domain to stockmen for 10 year terms with usable rights. Carrie Chapman Catt elected president of the National Woman's Suffragist Association succeeding Susan B Anthony who declined reelection.
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Cattlemen
San Francisco
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Utah
Nevada
Arizona
Foster
Congress
Catt Sueceda
Arrival of Supply Ship Vliadi mir Vortock Reaches San Francisco
Arrival of the supply ship Vliadi mir Vortock in San Francisco marks another step in the government carriage of quartermaster and commissary stores. The vessel arrived February 16 after a voyage from Manila.
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San Francisco
Vliadimir Vortock
Manila
Census of Crops and Farmers Sets Detailed 1900 Data
The 1900 census will record on a farm by farm basis with sworn officers guarding data. Enumerators will collect farm size value buildings machinery livestock by June 1 1900 and detailed crop and product figures for each farm. All names kept confidential to protect respondents and records aim to measure national agricultural strength.
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United States
Strength of Staples and Market Trends This Week
Bradstreet's reports the week’s strongest staples are agricultural, with overall trade aided by favorable weather versus last year. Cotton leads demand and price gains, while raw sugar positives rise on European beet market bullishness. Wheat shipments total 2,902,857 bushels. business failures reach 231 in the United States.
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Bradstreet’s
United States
Pacific Coast Trade Seattle Markets Prices
A listing of Seattle market prices across commodities including onions at 2.50 per sack, hot house lettuce 40 cents per dozen, new potatoes 18 to 20 dollars, beets and turnips by sack, cabbage at 1.00 to 1.25 per 100 pounds, apples 1.25 to 1.50 per box, pears 1.00 to 1.25 per box, prunes 60 cents per box, various dairy and poultry rates, hay and millstuffs prices, and fresh meats with dressed beef at 42 to 45 cents per pound and pork around 49 to 50 cents.
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California
Puget Sound
Washington
Graham
Market Prices for Wheat to Veal and Wool
A dense list of prices across commodities including Wheat at 53 6540 and Bluestem 54¢ per bushel, Flour varieties with various per barrel prices, Oats with white and gray grades, Barley and millstuffs, Hay, Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry, Potatoes, Sweets, Vegetables, Hops, Wool and Mohair, Mutton, Hoges, Beef, and Veal with numerous unit prices and per hundred or per sack figures.
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Walla Walla
Oregon
America
Wool—Valley
Market Prices for Hops Eggs and Millstuff in 1899 season
System lists regional hop prices by district and crop year 1899 with per pound ranges from Eastern Oregon to Northern regions. Butter, dairy, and eggs show store price bands. Millstuff middlings and bran are priced per hundredweight or ton, indicating market rates for feed ingredients.
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Nevada
Oregon
Valley
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Philippines
United Irish Societies of
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Pretoria
American Red Cross Society
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Samoa
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Tutuila
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Pango Pango
Allison and Jones
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Census OF
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McKinley
Yakima
Vancouver
Reform School
George Gross
Junction City
C. R. Hunt
Tillamook
Telegraph
Pendleton
George and
John Dunson
Wilbur
Meacham Station
Ed Lisner
George Adams
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Portland Market
San Francisco Market
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