Boone to receive library building gift at least 610000
The city of Boone will get a library building costing no less than 610,000 as a gift from Hon. C. J. A. Evicson, with the sole condition that the city provide a suitable site to be used forever for library purposes. Charles Essex convicted for attempting to wreck the B and Q fast mail, granted a new trial in Chariton.
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Cronje Makes Last Stand as British Siege Tightens
London reports General Cronje under heavy bombardment with fifty guns encircling his camp. He sought a truce to bury the dead, but Lord Kitchener demanded surrender or death. Roberts and Buller coordinate a pincer as Boer forces rally near the Piquet area amid scarce telegraphic news.
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Cronje Death Struggle Report From Boer War Front
British authorities press Cronje death struggle as hopeless, with no new word since yesterday afternoon. Berlin reports Cronje escaped in rumor, while Brussels headquarters offer no details. Colon dispatch notes British advances, slow but steady, driving Boers from kopjes between Greblers kloof and Hany want.
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British Lunge At Tugela in Major Redoubt Battle
British forces cross the Tugela with cannons and over sixty wagons attacking Ermelo and Middeburghers but withdraw under heavy Mauser fire. Renewed attempts to storm Mimelo men fail as British suffer heavy losses. Ambulances gather the dead and wounded while reports say Boer commandos fight bravely near Ladysmith.
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Congress Debates Hawaii and Porto Rican Tariff Bill
Washington reports show Congress debating whether it can extend constitutional authority over acquired territory. The Porto Rican tariff bill dominates, with speakers weighing constitutional limits, policy, and the bill's future, while the Hawaiian government measure and other related discussions fill sessions.
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Navy Holds Islands Amid Pacific Dispute With Spain
In Washington February 26 the Navy Department refused to relinquish Sibuta and Cagayan islands claiming U S title. Spain demanded their return but the United States will retain the islands citing an old treaty and usage. Sibuta linked to Borneo channel. Cagayan once used as a Spanish penal colony and part of the Philippine group.
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Russian Cruiser Arrives at Bandar Abbas as British Ships Move In
Reports from Bandar Abbas state a large Russian cruiser has reached the Persian Gulf port while the British third-class cruiser Pomone and a British gunboat proceed to the Strait of Hormuz. Other notes mention grasshopper soap promising smoother skin and Madrid-made paper shingles gaining popularity in England.
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Hoers Capture Brille Convoy at Riet River
A Daily Mail correspondent with the British convoy attacked by the Boers at Riet River reports the British abandoned the convoy to avoid hindering the advance. About 200 wagons with 600 tons of stores fell into Boer hands, though they may not be able to move them. The note adds a statistic about London crime concentration on Saturdays.
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Iowa Legislature Debates Public Death Dispositions and Reforms
Des Moines session covers public death disposition committee recalls. bills to raise court reporters pay, appoint new judges, and adjust taxes for insurers. Senate and House consider tax, public works, and education measures. a women’s reformatory bill advances. anti pass and prize fight debates spark floor votes. notable actions include state printer, insurance loans, and guard salaries amid broad legislative activity.
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Cronje reports heavy losses as British siege advances
A dispatch from February 21 quotes Cronje noting fourteen dead and wounded on his side, while DeWol'st reports no losses. Commandant Froneman describes near-encirclement by 29,500 British at the Modder river, with a breakout, seven dead and sixteen wounded on one rear attack, and heavy British losses. Fifty-three prisoners formerly taken are forwarded, and nearby action at Coo Doos Rand sees British forces press but driven back.
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