Forces Massed at Bloemfontein Drawn From Roberta Dispatches
London reports from Jacobsdal show General Cronje is retreating with a large Boer force toward Bloemfontein where they plan to mass. Ke lly Kenny under infantry and cavalry pursuit are not closing in. Other dispatches describe raids, captures, and shifting positions as Methuen and Roberts tighten encirclement around the Boers.
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London
Spl
Jacobsdal
Robert
Cronje
Kelly-envy
Bloemfontein
Modder River
New York Sun
Methuen
Iarger
Kelly-Renny
Cape Town
Magersfontein
Roberts
Killipdrift
Hector MacDonald
Highland Brigade
Rooroesburs
General Hutton to Lead Canadian Militia Service
Major General Boel B Hutton awaiting departure from New York for South Africa on Cunard Line. He will report to the War Office in London, then proceed to Cape Town for duty with the British Army. His wife accompanied him on the voyage.
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New York
Boel B. Hutton
Cunard
South Africa
Synural Fitton
London
Fupcaur
Copetown
Letter snippets and war notes from London to Kimberley
A collage of dispatches and quotes from London and Manchester discuss South Africa duties, Postum drink testimonials, and personal letters. The text touches on Kimberley relief, General Hutton’s experience, and stock market movements. It notes Robbins in Tarrysville, Roberts dispatches, Cronje laager operations, and a Queen approval promoting a general.
Wronged Woman Incident Ends With Senator Shot
State Senator Bradley was shot and seriously wounded yesterday by a woman in Haymond County while attending court. He was at dinner with Judge Powell and District Attorney Graves when Mrs. The Holts, a widow, drew a revolver and fired at Bradley. He received injuries to his back and chest, and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Bradley
Haymond
Thid County
Cold Wave Sees Woman Die in Chicago Basement
Chicago reports a continuing cold spell with no relief, as Lizale McDonald is found frozen to death in the basement at 71 West Congress Street. Police report widespread suffering in poorer areas as temperatures drop to new lows early this morning. Tobmson's Gough Cure promoted as a leading remedy by druggists.
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Lizale McDonald
West
Congress Street
Stately ruins fall as Buchtel College demolition begins
Contractor Fred Wood starts tearing down the damaged Buchtel College brick structure after the December fire. Work at the east end began Friday with walls down to the foundation. debris cleanup will be massive as salvage of bricks iron copper brass and the safe from the secretary's office is planned.
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Buchtel College
Fred Wood
Stene Foundation
Fragments Note Safe With Valuable Papers Believed Preserved
From the ruins, a safe is found containing valuable papers believed to be well preserved. The discovery suggests careful salvage of documents amid the wreckage. Local authorities oversee the scene as investigators assess the contents and the potential origins of the papers.
Defamatory article arrest ties Florida senator to libel
Washington reports Jay G Holland a 39 year old Jacksonville resident is arrested on a warrant charging criminal libel against Florida Senator P. Taliaferro. The accusation centers on a February 18 New York Journal article alleging Major W. G. Ruthers disposed of 215000 pounds of government bacon and that the senator and another were to share profits.
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Washington
Jay G Holland
Jacksonville
Fla
Ins. P. Taliaferro
Florida
Josep W. Haddock
Senate
Holland
New York Journal
W. G. Ruthers
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Sterkstroom
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Aatacre
Kimberley
Ystrday
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Sir Alfred Milner
Anglo-Amerian Cable Company
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Ayer
Wiens
Imouuaport, WY
Phonographs Records
Schirmer
Gen. Hutton
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Button
MAN and
WFE
Lashang
Thy Postum Cereal Co
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Holt
Cove
Denen
Paul Deep
Hyde Park
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Gough
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Royal Baking Powder CO
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