Desperate Mafeking assault ends with heavy losses
A correspondent describes the Dec 26 attack on Boer lines at Mafeking. British forces led by Major Pantera and Captain Williams pressed the enemy’s position with 7pounders, Maxim, and an armored train, but the assault failed. Of 40 storming troops, 21 were killed and 4 died of wounds. 3 officers were wounded. The defenders buried dead in the cemetery that evening. A separate item notes William Pardes buying 10,000 acres of coal and land near Crab Orchard and Abram Lants securing options on 100,000 acres of mineral and timber in Harlem, Perry, and Letcher.
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Republicans Seek Reconciliation Amid Tarriff Talks
Kansas City February 24 Local railway officials fear July 4 convention time will strain eastern routes and summer traffic. Republicans in the House consider plans to reconcile differences on the Porto Rico tariff bill with a proposal granting the president fiscal authority to shape policy as part of the island’s status. Multiple conferences and discussions point toward a possible compromise to unite the party.
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Chicago
Brewer Denies Charges In Gallinger Investigation
February report from Wasmontos says Commissioner Mark Brewer, chairman of the probe into Senator Gallinger over unlawsment of federal office holders of Hampshire in 1898, replies to allegations by Senator Chandler and Bussel. Brewer claims he did not seek the chair, denies collusion, and asserts the investigation followed agreed procedures, with no proof sufficing to convict.
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Fragmented page fragment on life and spirit
A garbled OCR passage reflects praise of a woman and the idea of renewed life. It mentions energy and personal reflection, but the text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
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Shipping Rate Wars On Grain Freight
Mobile and Ohio Railroad lowers grain and milled product rates by 3 to 6 cents per 100 pounds across Tennessee Alabama Georgia and Florida with exceptions for Nashville Nashville area and Pensacola. The cut includes a 6 cent barrel reduction for flour and applies to southern classification classes O D and F with special commodity tariffs reducing 3 cents per 100 pounds where listed.
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Littlefield Is Arraigned In Porto Rico Tariff Debate
The Porto Rico tariff debate continued with thin attendance as lawmakers canvassed the bill's chances. Alabama's Mr Clayon opened with a legal challenge to the measure, arguing U S forces governed the island and it is part of the United States, while Minnesota's Mr Tawney scolded Maine representative Mr Littlefield for party shifts and harsh remarks against the Ways and Means Committee. Littlefield listened without replying.
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Cecil Rhodes to Leave and Boer War Dispatches
Dispatch from Kimberley dated February 21 reports cavalry patrols in the north failed to capture a Boer 100 pounder as the weapon was moved beyond Vero Station. Boers fired on a British camp. ammunition captured at Dell. W. Eppman with 80 men held Bosra at Otto Veteran Reconstructionist Dies. "Blind Charley" gains sight after cataract operation funded by county, restoring vision.
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War fears and Boer reports grip New York
From London advices comes chatter that Ladysmith Mafeking and Crooje relief or surrender reports stir markets. The war office denies confirmation amid London praise for Cronje while observers doubt major gun captures. Reports portray British armistice plans and Boer retreats as possible, with confusion over troop movements and lack of system at the war office. In Chicago, Democrats depart for New Orleans, while Cronje’s forces reportedly press forward in Beri as private sources hint at renewed maneuvers.
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