They Are Trying to Entrap Gen Roberts and His Forces
Dispatches from South Africa describe severe fighting near Colesberg and Rensberg as Boer generals maneuver to cut Roberts’s line of communication. British efforts face strong Boer positions with French potentially retreating. strategical brilliance praised by critics while the siege remains tense and the Boer advance risks isolating Roberts and Gatacre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Roberts
Naarwpoort
Roberts
Gatacre
Kelly-Kenny
Unclear fragment hints at canal project discussion
Fragmentary OCR mentions a canal topic with timing and partial phrases. No clear people, places, or dates emerge. Summary relies on scattered terms about a canal and scheduling but lacks concrete facts to describe an event or outcome.
Trustee to Manage Phinney Estate in Bankruptcy
A local trustee will take charge of the estate of S. B. Phinney after creditors filed in federal court seeking a bankruptcy declaration. The probate judge’s assignment ends, transferring control to the U.S. district court. critics accuse the administration of mishandling treaty diplomacy while weighing cabinet ties to debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Mr. Phinney
Bankruptcy petition sparks trustee dispute among Akron creditors
Parsons and Bureh file the claim on behalf of a majority of creditors excluding Akron banks. Eastern creditors seek bankruptcy to avoid favoritism toward local firms. Trustee appointment requires a majority in amount and number of creditors. Akron banks and attorneys travel to Cleveland for examination as details emerge on Mr Phinmey’s assets and alleged $18,000 from life policies. Damages settled for two cases against Akron Street Hallway and Loyal Oak. Divorces and property transfers noted, with continued coverage on page eight.
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Akron
Phinney
Francis Selbering
Probate Court
United States Clicuit Court
Phe
Parsons & Bureh
Cleveland
Phinmey
Teim
von Street
Loyal Oak
Harry Company
Akron Capel
Taylor Surprised Opposition to the Treaty in Senate
Washington reports say the Senate Foreign Relations committee did not take up the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, with officials denying any withdrawal plan. President and Hay tout a diplomatic triumph, while critics warn of possible fallout. In Kentucky, Governor Taylor fears assassination as quo warranto notices surface amid impending legal battles over the governor's powers and the state election board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hay
United States Senate
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Taylor
D. H. Smith
Louis McQuown
W. S. Bryor
Pryor
Frankfort
Boers Share Views on Transvaal Affairs With British Surgeon
Poetermaritzburg Natal February 14. Major Bristol Creagh in charge of the ambulance train from Frere to Moor River delivered 95 wounded British soldiers at the hospital. On the journey the Boers spoke openly to the surgeon saying they were fighting for their independence and discussed Transvaal issues.
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Natal
Transvaal
Poetermaritzburg
Bristol-Creagh
Frere
Mool River
Beeb Ahoutn
Filipino Wine Ties San Francisco Insane Soldiers to Philippines
Alarming number of American troops arriving from the Philippines at San Francisco are described as driven to insanity by the climate and Filipino wine. Reports say 260 have become insane in three months, with 200 more expected. most cases show acute melancholia rather than violent madness. General Otis has tried to halt wine sales, deeming it a grave offense, but profits keep the trade alive among locals and traders.
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John
England
Prine of
McKinley
San Francisco
Cal
United States
Philippines
Suard
Manin
Otis
Farmers discuss security plan and acreage estimates for next season
The article notes bing Co. meeting with farmers of thindelasty to outline security measures and estimate the acres to be printed next season. J. M. Herta oversees the tier with five acres while Mr. Shaw will move into Grandfather Wertmmg’s house. Several locals, including CO. Montzer and Little Ruth McNesly, are mentioned amid health and family updates.
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Bing Co
Thindelasty
J. M. Herta
Mr. Shaw
HE. N. McNeely
Fairlawn School
Ida Knecht
East Liberty
Grady G. Hackman
Barberton Savings
Wink
J. BR. Bety
John Paul
Heidelburg College
Reformed Church
Guardians Move to Stop Omaha Man Weds 15YearOld
In Omaha Nebraska on February 14 relatives of 80 year old John Knydler filed for an injunction to halt his marriage to 15 year old Jesle Narnowsky. When injunction could not be granted they sought a guardian, and the wedding was suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
John Knydler
Jesle Narnowski
Library Board Settles Debt Over Chicago Library Bureau
The Library Board of Control agreed to pay 390 cash to settle long running claims with the Chicago Library Bureau. The original balance of 400 plus accrued interest had been tied to furniture and equipment purchases for new library rooms. Attending were Mest Humphrey Doran Vaughn Haynes and others as representatives discussed final terms.
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Library Board
Waters Wan
Library Bureau of Chicago
Chicago
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French
London
Dispatches
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Kimberley
Colesborg
Renaberg
DeAar
Cape
Sterkstrou
Ing
Rensberg
Colesberg
Achterland
Potfontein
Jagson
Campa
Worcester
Colesburg
TL 14
Rens
Berg
Cape Town
Keb
Sauer
Moddersfontein
Adiapatel
Pall Mall
Mafeking
Gaberones
Nuye
Kelt-Rennt
Pretorius
Will Take Charge
S. E. Phinney
New York
Sun
Hay
Foat
Cot House News
Eraayt
Department Oftate
State Department
Fesser
Wm. McKinles
Alger
Loyal Oak News
Muggle McGee
Frank McGee
Hoe
Engl
Kenile Nothes
Meikinley
Pubdlig
Benater
Rnn
Senate
Terrergent
Beckham
Louinville, Ky
Gary Taylor
Mason
Pufpore
Apsannis
John Marshall
Taft
Talon
Dudge Taft
Duthor Jess
J. WH Haxelvigg
Court of Appeals
Prankfort
State House Square
Hazelrige
Agus
Teh
Guardian
Library Board of Control
Mest, Humphrey, Doran, Vaughn and
Haynes
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