Boers Thwart Kitchener's Ring Defense at Heilbron
Reports from London describe Lord Kitchener directing a six mile long encirclement against De Wet's Boer force at Heilbron. The battle lasted from Friday night to Sunday morning with heavy fire and repeated Boer charges repulsed. De Wet's divided forces attempted to break through, but the British reinforced line held with armored trains and searchlights illuminating the night.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Dey
Musht
Heilbron
Beers
van Collers
Imperial Light Horse
Heilbronfort
Ees
General Deet
Martyr Monument Attack Shocks Mexico City
In Mexico City unknown assailants said to be clerical party members toppled the monument to liberal party martyrs at Tacubaya. The structure commemorates executions by Imperialist general Marquese of medical students and others who supported the liberal cause in the French intervention war. A public meeting at Tacubaya plans to protest the act.
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Mexico City
Liberal Party
Tacubiya
Marquese
Embezzler Richard C Davist Withdraws Not Guilty Plea
In Indianapolis on February 14 the trial of Richard C Davist charged with embezzling 75000 from People's National Bank of Washington Ind interrupted when Davis withdrew his plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty He sought delay of sentence and to return home on bond Counsel stated related cases with gamblers in circuit court at Washington and Judge Baker allowed Davis to go to Washington until April 8 to be sentenced Bond set at 5000.
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Davis
Flea
Indianapolis
Ind
Richard C Davist
People’s National Bank of Washington
Emi
United States
Gulty
Washington
Baker
Anglo Japanese alliance sparks debate in Britain and Asia
In London the Commons debates the Anglo Japanese treaty as a potential anti Russian bind, while leaders in the Lords voice support. Tokyo and Pekin react with cautious approval, praising peace and open door while warning against protectorate risks. Washington notes no immediate change to Manchuria status.
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London
House of Commons
Norman
Great Britain
Jord Cranborne
Lord Cranborne
Russia
Japan
Corea
China
United States
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
A. J. Balfour
Rosebery
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Far East
Roseberry
Yokohama
Nichinichi Shimbun
Chirean
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Washweton
Manchuria
Korea
Boer War to End When Boers Submit, Says Colonial Secretary
London February 18. Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain received the freedom of the city at Guild Hall with trumpets. He urged national unity and British authority in South Africa, saying the war would end only if the Boers acknowledge defeat and surrender to secure survivors and justice for those who died. The government seeks to weld the colonies together and gain support for the empire.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Guild Hall
Mrs Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
South Africa
Great Britain
Tose
Hoosier Boy Joins Boer War Effort Abroad
Lenon Porter, the Logansport youth who fled home prompting a government probe into Boer and British recruitment, sent a letter from New Orleans stating he would sail on the steamer India to South Africa to fight for John Bull. He reported good health as authorities plot further action.
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John Bull
Logansport
Ind
Lenon Porter
New Orleans
Letiba
India
South Africa
Germany backs away from Venezuela ultimatum claim
Berlin states the foreign office rejects a cable report that Germany would issue an ultimatum to Venezuela. The outlook is improving with a probable friendly settlement of the ongoing dispute.
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Venezuela
Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Germany Says Britain Distorted Facts In War Controversy
Berlin dispatch notes the Kreuz Zeitung asserts Germany has spoken last in the Lord Pauncefote dispute. It claims British attempts to conceal facts are exposed and Britain would reconsider actions if forewarned of the outcome. The paper condemns double tongued methods in world politics.
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Berlin
Kreuz Zeltune
Germany
Lord Pauncefote
Kreuz Zeitung
Great Britain
Millionaires Form a Company To Exploit the Philippines
Articles of incorporation filed in San Francisco reveal the Philippines Exploration Company with 400000 capital, 150000 subscribed, aiming to colonize Mindanao, build trading posts, acquire lands, construct railways, sugar and other factories, and launch a San Francisco to Islands steamship line. Board includes George W. McNear and W. H. Crocker. notable shareholders reportedly include Stuyvesant Fish F F Watson and former Mayor T D Phelan.
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San Francisco
The
Philippines Exploration Company
Tiia
Mindanao
Islands
Tis
George W. McNear
Wiliam H. Crocker
W. H. Talbot
William G. Henshaw
Oakland
T. J. Clunie
F. M. Smith
Captain Swaine Tracks Rebels at Paranas
Manila February 13 Captain W M Swaine of the First Infantry engaged insurgents at Paranas Samar and captured thirty bate men and four riflemen while suffering no American casualties The enemy’s loss is not known General Lukban was with natives two hours before the fight
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Swaine
Manila
W. M. Swaine
Paranas
Samar
Lukban
Doom on two princes of Damad Mahmud Pasha in Paris plot
In Constantinople February 13 warrants issued for Princes Lutfulkh and Sabahaddin, sons of Damad Mahmud Pasha, and other Turkish fugitives. They are accused of organizing a Paris based conspiracy to dethrone the sultan. Mahmud Pasha already sentenced to death by the sultan. Bamaat Pasha fled to Paris with jewels and has published a book revealing Bulan life details.
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Constantinople
Lutfulkh and
Sabahaddin
Damad Mahmud Pasha
Paris
Bamaat Pasha
Turkey
War ships in long boat clash off Agua Dulce
Panama reports rebel war ship Padilla fights Colombian government fleet off Agua Dulce. Boyaca is damaged, Padilla hit three times and seeks shore gun support after one hour engagement. London notes House of Commons backs Balfour rule on suspension appeals.
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Padilla
Panama
Colombia
Agua Dulce
Sovernment
Boyaca
Kelley the Jeweler at 28 Whitehall Street Ad
An ornate advert claims Kelley the Jeweler at Whitehall Street offers dependable jewelry at the lowest prices. It uses biblical imagery about Belshazzar and a sign of prices rising to imply fast death for competitors.
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Belshazzar
Atlanta
Plaim
Whitehall Street
Kelley
Ae Whitehats St
Nine Dead in Fight at Turner Fortress
Middlesboro Ky February 18 As sheriff’s posse and Lee Turner’s mountaineers clashed at the log cabin fortress near Middlesboro nine men are confirmed dead with many uncounted. Deputy Cecil and Posseman Doyle among the slain, Turner’s men blamed. authorities fear further deaths as Turner gathers recruits and fans flames of resistance.
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Middlesboro
Lee Turner
Turner
Cumberland Mountains
Charles Cecil
John Doyle
Charles Dyg
Marsh Wilson
Perry Watson
Frank Johnson
Mike Welch
Dim Prado
Joe Hopper
Ard
Giles Colson
Virginia
Moore McCreary
Thompson
Bell County
Middleshore
Cecil
Doyle
Mingo
Tee
Associated Press
Lee
Russell Fs
Officer Resigns After Accusation In Remount Dept Case
London February 13 The war secretary disclosed in the house of commons that a remount department officer at New Orleans was accused of taking a commission and was ordered to sue his accuser or resign from the British army. The officer resigned. Since then purchasing operations at New Orleans have been carefully supervised.
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London
House of Commons
Remount Department
New Orleans
American Road Makers Elect Officers in New York
The American Road Makers of Macadamized Highways held a meeting in New York City with representatives from 27 states. Officers elected for the next year are Henry Barte of Detroit as president William L Dickinson of Springfield treasurer W S Crandall of New York City secretary and Martin Dodge of New York director of public road inquiry. The group aims to advocate macadamized roads built between state capitals at state expense with federal support.
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New York
American Road Makers of
Henry 8. Barte
Detroit
Mich
William L. Dickinson
Springfield
Mass
W. 8. Crandall
New York City
Martin Dodge
Snow Storm Sweeps Kansas Western Counties
A severe snow storm moves across northern and western Kansas with Topeka reporting snow since 1 tonight. By morning the eastern portion of the state is expected to be covered as temperatures fall, affecting cattlemen amid ongoing snowfall in Phillipsburg.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kans
Phillipsburg
Son of H Clay Evans Swindles Pensioners Arrested
Parkersburg West Virginia Charles W Evans believed to be Charles Currence of Ensing West Virginia posed as a son of Pension Commissioner H Clay Evans. He was arrested and jailed in default of bail awaiting action by the U S grand jury. He allegedly swindled hundreds of old pensioners by promising to obtain increases of ten to thirty five dollars a month from his claimed father.
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H. Clay Evans
Parkersburg
W. Va
Charles W. Evans
Charles Currence
Enking
Jatt
United States Grand Jury
Grand jury indicts officials in Park avenue dynamite case
Indictments target Tra A Shaler Rapid Transit contractor and others for manslaughter in the Park avenue dynamite explosion of January 27. Water, the power house watchman, and chief engineer are named for illegal storage or manslaughter. officials face negligence charges. Separate Grand Rapids case: MacLeod testifies in water supply bribery trial involving Henry A Taylor and city officials. funds linked to Lake Michigan proposition and mayoral payments.
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New York
Grand Jury
Park Avenue
Tra A Shaler
Mores Fions
Power House
Ernest G. Matheson
Eneineer
Joseph Bracken
Matheson
Bracken
Illea Sien Ae Ornataire
George Murr
Inspector Smith
Br Comibuath
Bies
Charles ©. Fraser
Teraar Im2
Smith
Grand Rapids
Mich
MacLeod
Henry A. Taylor
Salisbury
Ofa National Bank
Wid National Park
Salsbury
Board ‘of Works
Lake Michigan
Beams of Light Avert Rail Collisions Demo
Chicago officials reveal a powerful electric headlight with a beam reaching 700 feet above track and visible from 10 miles to prevent collisions on the Milwaukee and St. Paul line near Chicago. The device aims to fix train locations in hilly, curving terrain, reducing operator error. A separate item notes dredge General TM. B. Come stack proceeding with Pensacola Harbor dredging.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Bredge
Pensacola Harbor
Galveston
Tes
United
B. Come Stack
Durbin Party Heads South in Uniforms for Cuba Trip
February 13 Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor Durbin Mrs Durbin and all staff officers traveling by Pennsylvania line in army uniforms. They head directly to Havana arriving Monday evening with a two day stop planned at Charleston South Carolina to visit the Indiana day exposition before returning late February 22.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Durbin
Pennsylvania
Havana
Cuba
Charleston, & C
Indiana
Receivers Demand Resignations at National Asphalt Firm
In Philadelphia on February 13 the recently appointed receivers of the National Asphalt Company asked all officers and directors of the parent and subsidiary companies to resign. The action aims to streamline the process of winding up the firm’s affairs and facilitate an orderly liquidation.
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Asphalt Trust
Philadelphia
National Asphalt Company
Antsidiary
Ther
Come Enye
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Eastern Railway Chinese Company
Jespe
Tower
St Petersburg
Takahira
Tokio
House of Peers
Viscount Katsura
House of Representatives
Komura
Lord Salisbury
Orient
Fansare OF Trumpets
Wife
Bobes
Germex
Philippines
George Dixon
New Britain
Conn
Pwebruary
Tanight
Sultan
Empire
Balfour
Amy Stara
Mouscais
Isdtesburg
Tangier
Morning Post
Gesgna Triba
Knom
Michigan
City of
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