Boers and British Fight Fiercely in South Africa Action
Dispatch from Spearman's camp dated February describes a second day of fierce fighting as Boers shell positions near Doornkloof and Vaalkrant. British gunners silence guns, Boer counterfires, and Allied troops including Durham Light Infantry and King's Royal Rifles charge to retake ground. Reports note prisoners taken and heavy Boer losses, with British reinforcements and total forces in South Africa exceeding twenty thousand.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Spearman
Bisoune
Doornkloog
Buller
Thirteenth
Hussars
Zwartskop
Doornkloof
Lyttleton
Vaalkrant
Durham Light Infantry
King’s Royal Rifles
Scottish Rifles
Hildyardsbrigwie
British Losses Reach 10 000 In War Front News
London dispatches report Britain's total casualties rising to about 10 000 as observers note Buller’s forces facing Boer artillery wedges near Vaalkrants. Tuesday's heavy fighting produced 233 British casualties before noon and anticipates larger totals for the day. News anxious for further details as MacDonald skirmishes and Boer pressure mount elsewhere.
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General Buller
Buller
Vaalkrants
Sermi-Chela
Natal
Cape Colony
Free State
Lord Roberts
MacDonald
Koodooborg
French
Rensburg
Gatacre
Stormberg
Secretaries Reply To Inquiries On Delagoa Bay Delay
London February officials answer rapid inquiries from members on the Delagoa Bay railroad award delay and clarify the government has no right or explanation for the delay nor interference to hasten tribunal proceedings. They also state no knowledge of hay being consigned from the United States to South Africa. George Wyndham notes 2 255 officers and men missing from the British army.
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London
Delagoa Bay Railroad
Broderick
Foreign Office
United States
South Africa
George Wyndham
War Office
MacDonald Holds Boers at Koodeesberg Drift
General MacDonald maintains his position at Koodesberg drift on February 7 as Boer fire proves ineffective against the British. The Belmont garrison remains protected while British forces in the Douglas sector see few Boers. Ninth Lancers probe without success as the British hold the kopje summit while Boers fortify trenches in front of Magersfontein drift.
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Koodeesberg
Modder River
Koodesberg
Belmont
Douglas
Ninth Lancers
Kople
Magersfontein
Boers Shelled Near Rensburg as British Gunfire Rains
The Boers’ position midway on the Rensburg Colesberg road faced vigorous lyddite bombardment for an hour from Slingerfontein and Coleskop. A 15 pounder shrapnel gun targeted Boer guns amid unusually active shelling. The Magician steamed to Cape Town with 10 mules and feedstuffs for the British government.
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Rensberg
Rensburg
Slingerfontein
Coleskop
Colesberg
Horter's Hill
South Africa
New Orleans
Magician
Wood
Cape Town
Africa
Assessing the Railroads Board Session in Alabama
Montgomery February 8 Special The governor secretary of state and the state treasurer the state board of railway assessment completed the assessment of railroad properties in the state noting increases on several lines and new roads the total rise over prior years reaches over three quarters of a million dollars The Supreme Court announced winter adjournment returning in April with several cases affirmed or corrected in decisions across multiple circuits including Birmingham Montgomery and Mobile counties
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Alabama
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Stimlased
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Harralson
Hoffman, Alers & Co, Alabama Distilling and Feeding Company
Birmingham
Wadsworth
First National Bank
Autauga
James Johnson
Whitfield & Prichard
Tallapoosa
Robert H. Bolin
Catherine Sandlin
Lamar
A. T Fuller
William Gray
Golson to be hanged today in Jefferson jail yard
In Birmingham Alabama on February 8, Special report says Golson, jailed murderer of Chief Deputy Sheriff Robert Warnock, will be hanged at noon tomorrow. Golson killed Warnock on November 27, 158, after officers went to his wife’s home to arrest him.
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Birmingham
Ala
Will Golson
Robert Warnock
Jefferson County
Golson
South
Alabama
Bia
BNE Gai
Montana Campaign Expenditures Feature Senate Hearing
Washington hearings reveal Clark campaign managers detailing Montana spending. A J Davidson admits 12000 for legislative race and 5000 to sway legislators, burning checks post campaign. Hauser claims Montana expenses differ from eastern norms, estimates 20k to 60k future costs and a million plus in the state capital contest. Daly warns of a threat if Clark runs, promising repercussions.
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Washington
Clark
Davidson
Hauser
Montana
Clark Had Been Loath To Do So Because of the Expense. Mr. Hauser
Senate
Corbett
Marcus Daly
Daly
Contention Over Justice Echoes From Capitol Squares
A speaker laments delays in justice for a fallen ally, urging Kentucky leaders to let the law run its course and pursue accountability. The plea questions actions by powerful figures, calls for honor to be restored, and presses for proper tribute through steadfast principle.
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Les
Kentucky
Porto Rican Tariff Debated by Ways and Means
Washington February reports from the Ways and Means Committee examine a bill taxing imports to Porto Rico at 25 percent to protect U S spirits and tobacco producers while arguing over whether Porto Rico is within the United States constitution. A minority view questions uniform duties across territories. Also: five escapees recaptured at Ardmore.
Kentucky Election Contest Hearing Set For Monday
In Cincinnati Judge William H. Taft scheduled for next Monday at 3 p.m. a hearing on the Kentucky cases involving minor state officers and the state board of election commissioners. The action questions seating of minor officers while governor and lieutenant governor remain uncontested. Attorneys from Kentucky, including Bradley and Mackay, gathered in Cincinnati as the petition challenges the board’s proceedings and the certificate issuance last November.
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Wiliam H. Taft
Philippine Commission
Kentucky
Leutenant
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Taylor
Marshall
Louisville
Beckham
Commonwealth
Coilier
Bradley
Sweeney
Lebanon
W. Mackay
Covington
Ellis and Pryor
Pulten Andi
Cochran
MacKey
Poyntz
Taylor Unti
Mackay
Taft
Federal Building
Grand Hotel
Taft Band
Frankfort
London
Augustus &. Willson
Bema
Slx
Gate City Aground Off Moriches Long Island
The Ocean Steamship Company steamer Gate City from Savannah bound for Boston ran aground near Moriches Long Island. A surf boat from the Moriches ice-navigating station returned after midnight with three women aboard. Two passengers identified as Miley Louise Eyles and Elizabeth A. Lylley disembarked.
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Moriches
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New York
Ocean Steamship Company
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Lewis
Boston
Long Island
Drom
Miley
Louise
Eyles
Mies
Hillzabeth A. Lylley
Goebel’s Remains Rest in a Chapel in Kentucky
A Kentucky crowd mourns William Goebel as Governor Beckham and Bedsham deliver tributes praising Goebel’s leadership and legal dedication. They urge patience, lawfulness, and unity, promising that a worthy successor will rise from the ashes of his campaign and that justice will prevail.
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Auory
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Blackburn
Beckham
Kentucky
Wiliam Goebel
Kentucky Leader Urges Peaceful Restoration of Order
In a plea to supporters, the speaker asks backers to reinforce his effort to restore order and prosperity in the commonwealth. He vows to unite with guidance and aid from the people, honoring William Goebel by pursuing lawful means and avoiding further unrest as the body awaits burial in the chapel guarded by deputy sheriffs.
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William Goebel
Kentucky
Louis Wallace
State Penitentiary
America
Legislators Send Messages to Senator Blackburn on Goebel Funeral
Democratic members of Kentucky's legislature sent messages from Louisville explaining they cannot attend Governor Goebel's funeral in Frankfort. They cited armed duress and detention risks to civil government and expressed regret, pledging devotion to Kentucky and the martyred governor.
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Louisville
Goebel
Frankfort
Kentucky House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Kentucky
South Trimble
House of Representatives
J. C
Frantfort
Senate
Cockrell on Financial Bill in Senate Debate
Senate debate focused on bimetallism and the financial bill with Missouri's Cockrell condemning Republican promises and the gold standard shift. The chamber passed several measures including a fishing creek railroad bridge and a Hawaii cemetery land grant before adjourning after executive session. A committee planned to take up the railway measure on Friday February 6.
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Washington
Allen
Nebraska
Republican Party
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Missouri
House
New Orleans
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Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Fishing Creek
Edgebroom County
North Carolina
Honolulu
Hawaii
F. S. Carter
United States Navy
Norfolk
Tariff Bill on Porto Rico Presented in Short House Session
Washington February The house sat about an hour and a half with minor business. The ways and means committee report a tariff bill on Porto Rico goods into the United States and back. The measure to be called up next Thursday, with a week of debate planned. Richardson of Tennessee voiced minority views while McCall of Massachusetts filed a dissent. The session adjourned at 1 20 pm.
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Porto Rico
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Pure Food Show Promises Purity of Local Stuffs
The city hosts a pure food show claiming all foods are pure and urging trust in local markets. Fresh carload offerings include shad pompano Spanish mackerel sea f rout black bass and seafood, plus celery cranberries turkeys and game. Oyster counter boasts unmatched prep and lunch plans feature trading stamps with purchases.
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Norfolk
Mobile
Biloxi
Donorte
Roene
Complete Collapse Creator Vinol Ad
An evangelical style claim warns of the sad fate of broken down urban residents and promotes Vinol as a scientific rebuilder of strength derived from cod liver oil. It cites a testimonial from Jane Iren of Suncook New Hampshire who recovered from severe weakness after using Vinol.
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Vinci
Jane 8
Iren
Suncook
N. H Bhe
Indiana storm spree hits towns with tornado scare
Reports say violent wind and possible tornado struck near Callinsyil region, tearing telegraph lines and damaging a railroad, destroying livestock and buildings, with trains delayed and several homes unroofed as crews race to restore services.
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Sf Tornada
Callinsyil
Hi Fa
Telegraph
Galia
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