British Advance Most Successful of the War Reported
Japanese locale depictions of Boer movements. England hears nothing from Roberts. Despatches dated Jacobdal confirm advances. Buller reports Tugela attack momentum. French forces march 90 miles in four days, banding with Tucker and Kelly-Kenny to pressure Kimberley. Dordrecht evacuated. Rev Peter Masqueen resigns as Day Street Congregational pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Jacobdal
Jacobsilal
Orange Free State
Somerville
Mass
Peter Masqueen
Day Street Congregational Church
South Africa
Cuba
Philippines
Dust storm drives British forces toward Jaebbsdal riverfront
Night fell as a fierce dust storm raged. By 4 a.m. most British units had crossed the river marching with General Lord Kitchener and General Tucker toward Jaebbsdal. They paused three miles from the town awaiting General Kaltyr Kenny who moved toward Klip UP while Cen arel French awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberley
Methuen
Magersfontein
Tucker
Jacobsdal
Colville
Kelly-Kenny
Modder
French
Spytfontein
Cropse
Modder River
Bloemfontein
Lord Kitchener
Genstal Tucker
Jaebbsdal
Kaltyr Kenny
Klip
Movifer Itlyar
Cenarel French
Infant found dead in Portage Township home
Hartold Geebler two months old, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Geebler, residing on Wooster extension, Portage Township, found dead in mother’s arms Sunday. Death attributed to complications from a fall. Funeral arrangements pending at local undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartold
Mra
Fred Geebler
Portage Township
Woosterly
Omyulsigna
Will Tye
Stoelark
Kentucky Factions Meet in Split General Assembly
Louisville Feb 19 The full House and Senate met to back Goebel and Beckham while Democrats press to seat Hillard Carter as presiding officer. Governor Taylor attended church, and Lt Governor Marshal presided in the Senate as factions diverged over recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
House
Senate
Franke
Taylor
Hillard Carter
Marshall
Presbyterian
Frankfort
General Assembly
Goebel
Beckham
Kin Brother Competes in Snow Drift Mishap
In a windy race, Kin Brother reached the finish after a long struggle with drifting winds. A misstep left a runner named J. Faran in danger, nearly buried by snow drifts before assistance arrived. The incident highlights treacherous conditions for pedestrians during the trek.
Brutal shooting in Ringgold leaves boy dead
Ringgold Ga February 19 Spl. Joe Starling a Ca toosa county man about 25 years old and Henry Smith hunted rabbits then returned to Starling's homeyard where Starling threatened and then fired a shotgun at his five year old half brother. The child died after days of agony. Starling jailed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringgold
Joe Starling
Catoosa County
Starling
Henry Smith
Tome
Mystery surrounds murder of a young woman in Webster
Webster Massachusetts February 19. Katherint Booth was found on a lonely road near Centre unconscious with a deep forehead wound and a back head bruise. She died soon after. The 29 year old weaver had life threats from a man, though no proof he was in town that night. Officials suspect a linked case. The Hoyle murder in 1809 resembles this incident with a map involved and a leading citizen briefly detained but later cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Mass
Katherint Booth
North Webster
New York
Were "Game" But May Lose Their Lives For It Blizzard
Feb 19 New York. Twelve college bred athletes started a cross country run in bare legs and thin jerseys at Van Cortlandt Park. Five finished exhausted and frost bitten as they faced brutal winds and deep snow. One by one they staggered back to the club house with bloodshot eyes, blue lips, and stiff limbs. Mustard baths and snow remedies were given as fear of exposure and death loomed. C. B. Russell cited as organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
van Cortland Park
Wussell
Yellow Fever Strikes Taormina Ship En Route to New York
The Sol omarine steamship Taormina arriving from Santos with 34 000 bags of coffee for Finch Edge & Company had one death from yellow fever during the voyage. Fireman R B Phillipsen aged 20 of Dunsig died of the disease and was buried at sea. The ship will be detained at quarantine for disinfection before unloading at the upper bay. Rudolph Bebiwidt of Aronian is ill with yellow fever and was moved to Swinburne Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Solomarine
Taormina
Moller
Santos
Finch, Edge & Company
R. B. Phillipsen
Dunsig
Intea
Rudolph Bebiwidt
Aronian
Swinburne Iland
Akron Sets Scene for Maud Gordon Maud Hanna Wedding
A Cleveland area courtship and pending marriage involve Dan R Hanna and Daisy Gordon Maud. Mrs Maud seeks a Sum mit county divorce to become a Akron resident and the couple plans a Gordon Park ceremony with family presence from Mrs M A Hanna and Dan Hanna. The exact date and location remain unconfirmed amid rumors and denials.
Senator Hanna’s Son Weds Daisy Gordon in Cleveland
Mrs Senator Munn left for Cleveland Saturday night to attend her son Daniel Hanna’s wedding to Daisy Gordon of Cleveland. A Washington dispatch notes Hanna’s recent divorce from his wife, the former Mrs. Gordon, and reports Hanna’s opposition to a Wilson Gordon union. he plans to skip the wedding in Akron. The tale includes travels and marital splits across multiple places as reported by the Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan R. Manoa
Daisy Gordon Maud
Cleveland
Maudey
Ak‘ron
W. Filler
Hanna
Danit, Hanna
May Barrington Hanna
Walter Des. Maud
M. A. Hanna
Dan TR. Hanna
Washington
Prospect Street
Henna
Maud
Akron
Mr. Maud
Summit County
Gordon Home
Gordon Park
Dan R. Hanna
Gordon Cottage
Mandlis
Jor Burope
Gordon
Charles Gordon
Marrage
Familly
Sewworlling
Plarve
Senator Munn
Daniel Hanna
Daisy Gordon
Clarionati Enquirer
Frow
Nashville Declares McKinley Names Col John Nortrees to Philippine Commission
Nashville reports that President McKinley offered Col John Nortrees a seat on the Philippine commission. Nortrees, a leading Tennessee lawyer and former chief counsel for Governor Turney in the Ernus-Torury controversy, recently traveled to Cincinnati for talks with Judge Tat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
McKinley
Philipine Commission
John So. Nortrees
Nashville
Col. Nortrees
Cincinnati
Tat
Col
Nertrees
Hotk
Turney
Eruus-Torury
Con “Tont
Suit Over Michigan Gold Mine Value at Seventy Five Thousand
Peter Gingrass sues Wm. G. Mather of Cleveland for 75000 dollars claiming unpaid royalties and damages on the Michigan gold mine seven miles from Houghton. The mine produced over 17000 dollars in native gold from a small stake sold at high prices. Mather, president of Cleveland Cliffs and former president of Michigan Gold, has left the mine idle for nine years despite its wealth.
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Houghton, Mich
Sph
Michigan
Wm. G. Mather
Cleveland
Peter Gingrass
Mather
Cleveland Cliffs Company
Michigan Gold Company
Ming
Patrol Wagons Hit Market Amid Claims of Great Profits
A 19th century notice reports a large line of patrol wagons to be sold with optimistic profits. Cleveland bought one celebrated Akron wagon for 400 after costly improvements. City Commissioners are cited as wholesale and retail dealers fueling industry activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Akron
Cleveland
Suny
Justice Betz Surrenders Office in Disputed Move
Justice Betz chief of the Hots Con firm surrendered his office at the Highstreet Miller Building to Jon Wagoner on Monday morning. Wagoner holds claims totaling 300 against the Suatice. Betz had leased the office from Jacob Metager and the house was said to expire within 1008. Afr. Wager closed a coal bit of 8600 against Justice Bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bets
Hots Con Company
Highst
Ead Miller ‘Ay
Jon J. Wagoner
Baz
Jacob Metager
Ouster Case Settled Over Office Lease Payment
A local Justice court suit to oust the office occupant was heard two weeks ago. The defendant was ordered to vacate but did not until Monday morning. Mr. Wagoner accepted the lease on the office as payment of 150 dollars.
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Wagoner
Drummer Boy of Shiloh Boosts College Fund at IS Vy Rites
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh show by the IS Vy Rites increases Buchtel College rebuilding fund by 400, bringing gross three-night receipts to 8700 to cover expenses. Matinees and evenings drew large crowds at the Opera House. Beautiful bouquets were given to Glenwood White, James Dotty, and Elmer Bens on stage. Entire cast praised for their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel Col Lege
Shiloh
Opera House
Glenwood White
James Dotty
60 Tons Of Coal Donated Thus Far In February
Akron citizens have donated 60 tons of coal this month through the Four Director. Mr H C Corson contributed 20 tons and Paul B Werner 10 tons to be directed by Kendall and Kone Taan for charity needs. This is Corson’s second donation this winter.
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Kendall
H. C. Corson
Paul B. Werner
Kone Taan
Corson
Akron
Fight over workman ends with arrest in Lockwood's Corners
Joseph Hicks of Lockwood's Corners invited neighbor Ab Heimbaugh for an evening. A dispute over who was the better workman led to a fight. Hicks complained to Squire Davie, and Heimbaugh was imprisoned and taken before court.
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Joseph Hicks
Lockwood's Corners
Ab Heimbaugh
Hicks
Davie
Metmibaugh
Ned bin SL
Vest
Mmiduigh
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Barkley West
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Kelly-Kenoy
Acros
Hildyard
Cape Colony
Dordrecht
Brabant
Loah Dundonald
B. M
Colvier
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Wright
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Hutt
Kin Brother
J. Faran
Fem
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Smith
Stock Marrior
Porto Rico
Puddin’head Wilson
Quebec
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Dan Hanna
Will
Corene Morrow
Papa Hanna
Democrat
Philippine Commission
Justice Betz
John J. Wagoner
Geo. R
Wendling
Pqese
Mirabeau
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Howard At
P. E. Werner
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