French Moves On Colesberg As British Advance Near Norval's Point
London reports say General French has sent a large infantry force to seize Norval's Point, threatening Colesberg. Boers show activity near Naarwpoort and Colesberg while 13,000 troops await transport. Buller’s movements remain unconfirmed. The Times notes dispatch censorship and optimism from Milner and Roberts.
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London
War Office
South Africa
Buller
Natal
Alfred Miner
Belfast
Alfred Milner
Lord Roberts
Spear- Man's Camp
Times
Queenstown
Cape Colony
Brabant
Dinner in Honor of Leyds and War Room Talks
Berlin reports a banquet at Dr Leyda’s Rauch Strasse mansion with German officials praising British bravery yet critiquing modern warfare. Leaders discuss future military education, Britain’s likely South Africa victory, and Boer topography aiding early battles. Also noted are Reichstag revenue debates and Cape dispatches on Norval Point maneuvers and Colesberg containment.
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Berlin
Herr Schroeder- Poggciew
Leyda
Rauch- Strasse
Wachs
War Department
Associated Press
Pri- Wales
Ullivers
Great Britain
Umtghe
Boersen Zeltung
Reichstag
Emperor Wiliams
Frelsennige Zeltung
Wiliam 11
Prussia
Tide Turning in Western War Theater Says Wilkinson
Spencer Wilkinson, writing for The Morning Post from London on February 6, argues the tide is turning in the western theater. He notes French may be reinforced by Chermside, paving a path for a systematic campaign and future operations. He cites manpower buildup for three infantry divisions and a cavalry division and calls for home defense preparations and rearming volunteers.
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London
Spencer Wilkinson
Morning Post
French
Chermside
Kelly-Kenny
Gatacre
Mr. Wilkinson
Orange River
Lord Roberts
Lur&a Metheun
Wilkinson
Unclear text on illness and hidden dangers
Fragmentary note discusses a common cold and a dangerous path toward consumption. References disguises and frequent lurkers. Contains garbled quotes and incomplete thoughts, hindering clear interpretation of events or persons involved.
Edison Stricken Seriously Ill in Akron
Great inventor Thomas A Edison is seriously ill in Akron Ohio after attending his sister’s funeral in Milan. He arrived Sunday and has been confined to bed with acute laryngitis. Doctors report no serious complications at this time.
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Akron
Thomas A. Edison
Milan
Bridge Burners Pension Bill Favored by House Committee
Washington February 5 the House committee on invalid pensions favorably reported a bill granting pensioner status to the East Tennessee bridge burners. The measure aims to recognize their service with a pension and moves toward favorable action in the legislative process.
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House Committee
Washington
East Tennessee
House Committee On
Belmont Writes to Smith About Watterson Editorial
August Belmont transmits a telegram from New York regarding Courier Journal remarks attributed to Colonel Watterson. He says the Louisville and Nashville Railroad should avoid public controversy amid Kentucky tensions and notes the company never justified Watterson’s accusation that its aim was to defeat Mr William Goebel’s election.
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Watterson
Louisville
Milton H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Road
New York
M. H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Louisvile
Courier-Journal
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Kentucky
Caffery Opposes Philippine Policy in Senate Debate
Senator Caflery of Louisiana declares turn the Filipinos loose soon as possible as the better course for them and the nation. He argues the constitution extends over the islands and that Congress must govern any acquired territories under constitutional limits, warning against imperial overreach and expansion.
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Washington
Caffery
Louisiana
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Pacific Islands
Porto Rico
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Perkins
California
Eastern Judicial District
Tennessee
Pettus
Alabama
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Claims
Congress
Bacan
Georgia
Philippine Islands
Beveridge
Congress of the
United States
Phiippine
Philippines
Phillippines
Platt
Connecticut
Ofr
Society of the Revolution Holds Annual Election Banquet in Savannah
The Georgia Society of the Revolution held its annual election and banquet in Savannah Georgia, at the Soto hotel banquet room. The event featured a formal gathering with members and officers elected, including the presidency awarded to W. G. (name partially unreadable) amid a cordial social program and toasts.
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Savannah
Georgia Society of the
Tie - the- Soto
Nowirig Éteam
Obituary notices and society rolls after Athens event
Obituary notices were read for Colonel Barrow of Athens Dr George H Stone Captain C B Satterlee John Sullivan W C Workman William Daviles and Colonel John Screven A memorial to President Screven was read to be inscribed in the society minutes The society lost thirteen members by death or resignation this year and elected twelve new members bringing total to 185 The banquet followed the meeting and speeches began at midnight
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Reales En Es
Washington
Macon
Wil Hanmi Harder
Ensistant
Ravenel
Waring. Russell
Ward
Elliott
Robert Falligant
Charlies
H.strong
T. B. Chisholm
J. L. Waithowr
W.W. Gordon
George
M. Gadsden
Jones
Harvey Johnson
Atlanta
J.F. Minis
H.lee Wylly
Pope Barrow
George W. Owens
General Society
Pops
Barrow
W. W. Gordon
William Harsden
Robert Faltigant
T. P. Huger
G. Lathrop
John McIntosh Keil
John "W. Grant
D. Dearing
Athens
George H. Stone
C. B. Satterlee
John Sullvan
W. C. Workman
William
Daviles
John Screven
Screven
Grain-O a Delicious Nourishing Drink For All Ages
Remember that dame when you want a delicious appetizing nourishing food drink to take the place of coffee. Grain-O made of pure grain aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. It is not a stimulant but a health builder and both children and adults can drink it with benefit. Costs about four percent as much as coffee. 1lb and 2lb packages. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
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Dr. Pierce
W. Va
Philippines
Clark
North America
Sibly
Pennsylvania
Missouri
House
Chicago
Cochran
Sibley
Ell Grocery
Hay Pauncefote Treaty Signed At State Department
The Hay Pauncefote treaty amending the Clayton Bulwer pact to permit a Nicaragua canal was signed at the Washington state department by Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote of Preston. The ceremony was simple and the convention is expected to be of far reaching importance for the United States.
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Secretary of State
Washington
United States
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Promises Refund
A guaranteed cure for piles offered by PAZO OINTMENT manufacturers. Refund if not successful. Cures ordinary cases in six days, worst in fourteen. One application gives instant relief from itching. Sold with a no cure no pay guarantee. Price cents. If not stocked, send 50 cents plus postage to Paris Guidheine Co. St. Louis Mo.
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Georapa
Mai
Paris
Guidheine Co
St. Louis
May review Carter case in Supreme Court appeal
Washington February 5 Attorney Abram Rose representing Captain Ober in the Carter embezzlement case filed a formal petition for a writ of certiorari to the Second Circuit. The Supreme Court will consider the petition and the solicitor general has ten days to prepare an opposition brief. If granted, the case will be brought to the high court for review.
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Washington
Abram Rose
Oberin M. Carter
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Second Circuit
Building More Cotton Mills in South Carolina
South Carolina advanced in cotton mill building last year, more than any state. Fewer mills than neighbors but total capitalization rose. in the first 35 days of this year twelve mills were projected with 2,160,000 dollars in capitalization, averaging about 60 thousand per project. The Beaumont mill in Spartanburg doubled its capital, and planned mills were announced for Anderson Pickens and Carlisle. South Carolina now ranks second in the cotton mill industry.
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South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
Beaumont
Spartanburg
Anderson, Pickens
Carlisle
Legal fight for the clerkship in Brunswick
Brunswick Ga February 5 Special The first session under Judge J D Sparks the new city court judge opened this morning Developments included Clerk Davenport's injunction against Clerk duBlenon who had been appointed by Judge Sparks duBignon resigned and Sparks appointed R R Hopkins as clerk Davenport plans to contest the appointment sparking a looming legal clash over the clerkship
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Brunswick
J. D. Sparks
Davenport
Atkinson
duBlenon
Sparks
du Bignon
R. R. Hopkins
Georgia
Fulton County
Hth
Georpia
South Boulevard
Middle Street
Pauley
H. Lumpkin
Perfor
Said County
Souther Plumbing and Tinning Company
E. E. Beckham Et al
Aid Gree Cohn W. Neerty
Funeral of Rev. H. E. Lucas in Brunswick Service led by Bishop Nelson
Rev. H. E. Lucas rector of St. Mark's Brunswick was buried today in a sorrowful service attended by prominent citizens. Bishop Nelson and four Episcopal clergymen conducted the rites with active and honorary pallbearers from the city's notable residents. Behavioral context notes special report from Brunswick dated February 5.
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H. E. Lucas
Brunswick
St. Mark's
Nelson
Vaccinating the Negroes in Savannah Today
Dr. W F Brunner health officer directed about 300 black workers of the Georgia and Alabama Railway Company be vaccinated in Savannah on February 5. Arrangements with other railways aim to vaccinate more employees. Plant System already completed vaccinations. Brunner seeks to prevent smallpox importation into the city. Phelps shows slight but encouraging improvement in New Haven.
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Savannah
W. FP. Brunner
Georgia and Alabama Railway Company
Brunner
Phelps
New Haven
Conn
E. J. Phelps
Not Pass Military Bills Docketed in Congress This Week
Washington reports the military committee will focus on the military appropriation bill and the West Point military academy bill this week leaving Atlanta’s military park bill unlikely this session. Chairman Hull and administration leaders favor economy, with Livingst on canvassing for Atlanta while Henderson and Hull may oppose action. Brunswick harbor work and rural delivery gains for Bibb county are highlighted, along with honors for Georgia soldiers and a promotion push for officers.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Military Committee of the
House
West Point
Hull
Atlanta Military Park
Atlanta
Congress
Henderson
Livingston
Brunswick Bar
House Committee On
Colonel Goodyear
Brunswick
Brantley
Burton
Georgia
War Department
Lawton
Sargent
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Twenty-ninth
Hawthorne
Roiland Pikely
Lawston
Owen T. Kenana
Frank Catches
William D. Bowhan
Judge Bartlett
Bartlett
Bibb County
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Clark and Dinsmore
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Missourian For Freedom
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Chicago Drainage
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Richardson
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Arkansas
Cuba
Insular
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Hawaiian Islands
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Republic
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Chlenge
Montreal
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Tutt
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Jack Street
Beginning Point
Loyd Coursey
Elizabeth Landrum
Pulton County
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J.J
Allice Bellamy
Fulton Superior Court
W. R. Phillips & Co
Allice Belamy
Uth
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Jenkins Block
Dougas Park
W. D. Jenkins
Floyd County
Georg
Atlanta Loan and Investment Company
Algo
City of
Henry
DeKalb
Pryor Street
Trinity Avenue
James Craig
Fife
D. Doren
Jolly Court of Atlanta
James ‘Craig
Fulton
State of Georgia
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W. 8. Thompson
L. J. Hill
Brount
City Court of Atlanta
Jamess. Holdsworth
A. D. Blount
Avanta
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Connall Street
J. D. Moyer
City
Cheney
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Firville
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Calence
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