General French Leads Triumphant Entry at Kimberley Siege
General French at the head of a column enters the besieged Kimberley amid cheering crowds. Residents, after short rations, endured shelling and horse meat meals as British forces pressed the Boers. French pursued to Brontveld, contending with heat and exertion. seven killed and thirty five wounded in three days. Cronje left guns tents food and clothes at Magersfontein.
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French
Willy
Uae
Kimberley
Modder River
Genera French
Beers
Brontveld
Cronje
Magersfonteln
Boer gun captured signals retreat along line
Kimberley reports a British heliograph message from Modder River dated February 1 describing Boer positions retreating along the line. One twelve pounder cannon with ammunition and laager at Dronfield abandoned. Saltpin Spytfontein Scholznek and Prontield prisoners evacuated. rails being sold toward Modder River. cattle herds captured. Cec Rhodes is in a spirit.
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Kimberley
Modder River
Pebrutry
Neers Heve
Prontield
Spytfontein
Scholznek
Dronfield
Cec Rhoades
Eespirita
Peace meeting of Liberal and radical clubs at Bethnal Green
In London on February 27 the Liberal and radical clubs held a price meeting at Bethnal Green. The hall was decorated with Transvaal colors and thirty policemen were present. No interference occurred as resolutions declared Africa unjust.
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Diberal Ard
London
Wberal and
Radical Club
Bethnal Green Landen
Transvaal
Africa
George Labram Killed in Kimberley Firefight
London February 21 The Standard reports from Modder River dated February 1 describe Kimberley relief and note American George Labram creator of the Long Cecil at De Beers. Labram, a mining engineer from Hancock Michigan, was killed by a Boer shell in his Grand Hotel room. The dispatch mentions a reinforced escort to the British convoy at Bletelver and an unsuccessful rear attack, with Lord Roberts ordering the wagons abandoned.
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Michigan
Beers
Kimberley
London
Standard
Modder River
Long Cecil
DeBeers
George Labram
Grand Hotel
Labram
Hancock Midh
Bletelver
Lord Roberts
Fusilier Brigade captures Colenso in Tugela advance
London February 21 dispatch from General Buller reports the Fusilier brigade seized Hlongwane hill the right flank of the enemy position and advanced toward Tugela. Hart occupied Colenso with light resistance and the British hold the Tugela line from Celenso to Ladismith road. The enemy retreats to a weakened rear guard and few casualties are reported.
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Buller
London
War Office
Buller Blows Farm
Hlongwane Hill
Colenso
Tugela
Pugela
Hart
Celenso
Lagles
Celenso-Ladismith Ruilway
Harts
Pan-American Exposition Works Buildings and Preparations
The Pan American Exposition service building at Buffalo on the Niagara frontier began as the first erected unit. It details the two story exterior and three story court-side design, interior offices for police, hospital service, administration, and a large drafting room. The eight foot fence, landscaping, and extensive site work include 2400 poplars, 1200 willow bushes, 700 shrubs, transplanted trees, and substantial earthwork. The Spanish Renaissance style building, ready in 32 days, houses offices, kitchens, nurse rooms, and galleries with a grand blue printing room and operating rooms for the official photographer. Construction advances such as water mains, sewers, canals, and railway routes progress with thousands of trees prepared for spring planting.
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Buffalo
Niagara Frontier
Department of Works
Architects and Engineers
New Jersey
Debating Lords Excitement as Prince's Hat Incident
London February 20 report on parliamentary debates in both houses. A grand audience including the prince of Wales and other nobility saw Lord Rosbery mock government policy while Lord Wemiss touched the prince’s hat in a sweeping gesture provoking a titter. the prince remained unmoved and Lord Wemiss apologized.
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Lords
London
House of Lords
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Cambridge
Lord Rovebery
Lord Rosbery
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Wemiss
Campaign Committee Named by Democratic Congressional Campaign
Washington February 20 The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee elected officers at a meeting James D Richardson of Tennessee was named chairman Hon James Kerr secretary James L Norris Pennsylvania treasurer George Rae Texas sergeant at arms and W W Marmaduke Washington DC assistant sergeant at arms The chairman and secretary may fill vacancies and a three member panel will pick offices for headquarters in Washington
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Congress
Washington
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
James D Richardson
Tennessee
James Kerr
Pennsylvania
James L Norris
D C
George Rae
Texas
W W Marmaduke
Washington DC
Exposure of the Fool and Carnegie’s Poverty Path
The Indianapolis Journal cites a maxim that a fool fails to profit by wisdom. It notes Poverty's Path in the Rochester Union, linking Andrew Carnegie’s aim to aid the poor with his involvement in a lawsuit and a public dispute.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rochester Union
Carnegie
Convention Heads to Sioux Falls in Populist Rally
The Populist national convention will meet in Sioux Falls South Dakota on May 9 with representation based on vote tallies. Senator Allen of Nebraska backs Bryan as the joint Populist and Democrat candidate with Caldwell of Arkansas as running mate. The meeting endorses Bryan Caldwell ticket while factions clash over leadership and a new national committee is appointed in Lincoln to organize a Cincinnati convention in May.
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Innecoin
Neb
Sioux Falls
S. D
J Bo Weaver
National Committee
Allen
Nebraska
Nam J Bryan
W Henry Caldwell
Arki Nsat
Caldwell
Bryan
Fusion
Tcket
Butler
Associated Press
Boltars
United States
Marlon Butler
C E McGregor
Willam Phillips
Georgia
Frank Burkitt
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
St. Louis
Watson
Sewell
McKinley
Hobart
D C Deaver
J A Parker
Kentucky
Lincoln
Populia
Peoples Party
English are beaten back major bird leads attack near croc poat
Bulawayo February 12 Colonel Plummer sent Major Bird with 200 Colonials to capture a twelve pounder on a kopje near Crocodile Poat. Bird faced fierce rifle and shell fire, ordered a retreat. White slightly wounded Straker severely wounded nineteen privates wounded Captain French and nine men missing.
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Bird
Bulawayo
Plummer
Major Bird
Crocodile
Colonel Flynt to Run for Legislature in Griffin News
Chicago Tribune reports Colonel J J Flynt, noted Griffin lawyer and supporter of Spalding farmers, announced this morning his bid for the legislature. A campaign brief hints at strong backing from friends as he enters political life.
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Chicago Tribune
Anti-Trust Conference
Flynt
Griffin News and
Sun
J J. Flynt
Griffin
Spalding A
Senator Clark testifies as Day reveals five thousand gift
Senator Clark concluded and completed his testimony before the senate elections committee while days witnesses echoed denials. E C Day testified he received five thousand dollars from Clark as a testimonial and retainer for political services, deposited as two certificates of deposit, with Day claiming the money was partly a gift and partly a retainer.
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Washington
Senator Clark
Senate Committee On Elections
Frank Corbett
Butte
E C Day
Clark
Montana House of Representatives
John B Wellcome
Whiteside
Faulkner
Yay
Mr Corbett
Justice Piggott
Corbett
Chandler
Daly
Silver Bow
Coun'y
Congress
Daly Mines
Carter
Thoet
Pp. m
E. C. Day
House
Davidson
Testimony on Bribery Allegations in Clark-Clash Debate
The hearing recounts assertions by Day and Wellcome about roles in managing votes and bribery rumors during the legislature. Whiteside’s testimony and various named figures including Anderson, Cullen, Connell, Meyers, Garr, and W A Clark are referenced in relation to alleged payments and influence. Adjournment ends the session amid probes into bribery schemes and oath concerns.
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Day
Clark
Birney
da Way
John B Wellcome
C. W Clark
Helena
Wellcome
Whiteside
Senator Anderson
Anderson
Clarks
General Demial
Cullen
McComas
Meyers
Garr
W A Clark
Madison County
Secretary Gage Hosts Dinner for Merchants in Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J Gage was the guest of honor at a 30-cover dinner this afternoon at the Auditorium hosted by the National Association of Merchants and Travelers. His sole formal speech touched on The Outlook, while several members delivered brief remarks.
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Gage
Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J Cage
National Association of Merchants and Travelers
Digestive aid claims in Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An old ad claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest meals to aid stomach rest and recovery. It describes symptoms of indigestion and asserts the product provides natural digestives, pepsin, diastase, and Golden Seal. It notes a 30 cent price and a free information book from F A Stuart Co., Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
United States
Canada
Europe
F. A. Stuart Co
G B Adair assets offered in bankruptcy sale notice
Properties owned by Grenn Adair bankrupt will be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday in March by trustee G J St Amand. Tracts lie in Atlanta Fulton County including lots on Doane, Trinity Avenue, and Johnson Road with detailed boundaries. Proceeds to satisfy liens. liens attach to proceeds only. Additional tracts in land lots 16 and 74 of the 14th district to be sold free of personal claims. Incumbrances include L. DeGive and T B Neal. Also court notices in Fulton divorce case Willie Kee vs Paul Hange and removal of disabilities hearing in April 1900.
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E W Marsh
Adatr
P H Adams
District Court of the United States
Gearela
St Amand
Adair
Gren BaAdall
Atlanta
Fulton County
Georgia
Baylor
Green Banak
Doane Street
Duane Street
Idth
Fulton
Trinity Avenue
Johnson Road
Virginia Avenue
Todd Road
Highland Avenue
G &B Adair
H B Beytor
Ormond Street
14Th District
Maddox
Vineyard Corner
Fulton Count
Sal
Futon County
Washington Heights
Vassar Street
T. Bneal
Forrest Adair
Willie Kee
Paul Hange
Superior Court
M. Foote
Petittv
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