Dewet Fails Objective as Burghers Protests Bitterly
London reports say General Dewet failed to reach his objective near Strydensburg and Hope Town. Burghers protested indiscriminate flogging. half the force threatened to surrender, while malcontents vow to fight independently. Kitchener seen planning Northern Transvaal campaign amid army reform talks.
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London
Daily Mail
Dewet
Strydensburg
Hopetown
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Transvaal
Pietersburg
Daily Chronicle
India
South Africa
Lord Dundonald
Kelly-Kenny
Leach
China Presses for Compliance as Expedition Plans Advance
Envoys unanimously demand China fully obey powers and reject latest edict. Meanwhile, preparations for a major expedition intensify, with Americans British and Japanese most equipped, while German support grows. fears center on logistics and possible bluff by Count von Waldersee. Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang face court scrutiny.
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Peking
Count von Waldersee
China
Mummy von Schwartzenstein
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Bill Appropriating 5 Million for St Louis Exposition Passed
The House approved a bill by 191 to 41 under suspension to authorize a centennial exposition in St Louis in 1903 and appropriate 5 million dollars. The debate did not address a Sunday closing issue. Cannon defended total congress appropriations at about 694.1 million dollars plus sinking fund.
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Washington, Tech
St. Louis
House
Judiciary Committee
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Cuban constitutional convention debates naval stations stance
Havana delegates clash over whether to concede naval stations in Cuba’s future relation with the United States. The committee may omit any explicit reference to naval bases and to American intervention, arguing Paris treaty coverage and political prudence. Delegates assume U S initiative, resisting formal concessions.
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Havana
Republic of Cuba
United States
Wood
Cuba
North Carolina House Pushes Impeachment of Two Justices
The North Carolina House passed a resolution demanding impeachment of Chief Justice David M. Furbes and Associate Justice Robert M. Douglass over alleged improper processes in a political case. All supporters were Democrats. Furbes near 70. Douglass is son of Stephen A. Douglass and former private secretary to General Grant.
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N. C
General Assembly of
North Carolina
David M. Furbes
Robert M. Douglass
State Supreme Court
Furbes
Douglass
Stephen A. Douglass
General Grant
Revolt of the Tories sparks parliamentary tension in London
London reports show Tory discontent over government policy with ministers defended by editors. Conservatives admit temptation to oppose the cabinet but stay loyal, while Liberal papers celebrate a political setback and blame Cecil family influence for the split. The press debates Cranborne's inexperience and Balfour's leadership.
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London
Daily Graphic
Cecil
The
Daily News
Daily Chronicle
Lord Cranborne
Mr. Balfour
Daily Telegraph
the Times
Irish Members Decline Pairing With Other Parties
London Feb 19 Irish members of the house of commons decided to forbid pairing with Liberals or Conservatives. The move signals a firm stance by the Irish party during parliamentary proceedings.
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London
House of Commons
Work to Recover Bodies From Mine Disaster Continues
Victoria B C February 19 Progress in locating the victims of the Union mines explosion is rapid Fire has been extinguished and inspectors have reached No 6 mine expelling gas as they advance They are within about 100 yards of the first expected bodies Premier Dunsmuir has left for Victoria leaving four experts in charge with the company's staff No 5 mine escaped major fire while No 6 remains a total ruin
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Victoria
B. C
Union
No. 6
Dunsmuir
New Year Relief Amid US Oversight in Peking District
In Peking on February 19 under American supervision, New Year rations and copper coins were issued to 4,000 Chinese. General Chaffee distributed $400, matched by Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang. Four soup kitchens operated for the forenoon as banks and businesses closed for the rest of the week.
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Peking
General Chaffee
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Waldersee Expedition Aims to Clear Chi Li Province
Berlin dispatch from Pe king says Count Von Waldersee plans a final drive to expel Chinese soldiers from Chi Li. German commissariat orders one thousand transport wagons ready within eighteen days to support the operation.
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Berlin
Cologne
Peking
Count von Waldersee
Chi-Li
German Commissariat Department
Weyler Ends Censorship After Quiet Returns
General Weyler told Madrid editors that censorship would be removed as quiet returns. He ordered reporters not to write about troop movements nor the marriage of the Prince of Asturias or the Caserta visit to Madrid.
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Weyler
Madrid
Prince of Asturias
Caserta
Balkans Crisis Report Stirs Sofia Entrenching Concern
Vienna dispatch notes consternation in Sofia after the St. Petersburg Viedomosti cites Balkan upheaval, especially Bulgaria, as reaching a crisis drawing European powers’ attention.
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Sofia
St. Petersburg
Viedmosti
Balkans
Bulgaria
Quiet Danish West Indies status prompts government inaction
Washington reports in February that the state department sees no new feature in the Danish West Indian issue. The administration remains quiescent waiting for Denmark to decide ownership terms. Overtures from last year are expected to resume later, but no steps have been taken recently.
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Washington
State Department
Plans for new expedition announced by Count Waldersee
London reports the Morning Post correspondent says Count Waldersee has prepared plans for a new expedition and it will begin next Saturday. All powers except Russia and the United States have agreed to let their commands join.
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London
Alliances Move Reported To Shock China
Shanghai reports that the allies prepare a move to astonish China and force terms. The North China Daily News says Germany plans an expedition on the Yangtze River.
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Shanghai
Shanghai Mercury
China
North China Daily News
Senator Hansbrough Proposes Land Sale Reclamation Bill
Senator Hansbrough from the senate committee on public lands reports a bill to devote proceeds from land sales in the arid states to irrigation driven reclamation as an amendment to the sundry civil bill.
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Washington
Hansbrough
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Orders call immediate enlistment of men for Philippine service
Cincinnati reports orders to enlist all available men at once for infantry or cavalry in the Philippines. Recruiting stations will open across Southern Kentucky soon. The Tenth United States Infantry moved from Cuba to Newport News and then to the Philippines via Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Philippines
Kentucky
Tenth United States Infantry
Newport News
Cuba
Influenza Causes Surging Berlin Death Toll in January
Berlin reports a sharp rise in influenza deaths with 63 deaths in January after 578 total from the disease the previous month. The outbreak intensifies across the city, prompting health officials to warn residents of continued risk.
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Berlin
Empress Frederick Condition News Sparks Private Concern
Berlin reports from Feb 19 say the Berliner Post remains favorable about Dowager Empress Frederick but private circles fear a crisis in her illness may arrive at any moment.
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Berlin
Berliner Post
Frederick
Senate Hears Postoffice Bill Amid Parade of Amendments
In Washington the senate spent most of the session on the postoffice appropriation bill. Committee amendments were nearly complete, though the 500000 extension for pneumatic tube service remained undecided. Mr Mason of Illinois appealed a point of order, and the question was passed over. Mr Pettus of Alabama attacked the ship subsidy bill with his noted humor. Shortly before adjournment the conference report on the military academy appropriation was presented, with Mr Daniel of Virginia criticizing a clause barring cadets convicted of hazing from future commissions.
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Washington
Senate
Mason
Illinois
Pettus
Alabama
Daniel
Virginia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Mandatory Legislation Sought on Steamship Chinese Rejections
Washington reports the treasury secretary forwarded a letter from the commissioner general of immigration urging mandatory legislation. The aim is to require steamship lines bringing Chinese to the U S to return those rejected by authorities. The proposal seeks specific powers to stop evasion at border points and allow summary arrests by inspectors.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Commissioner General of Immigration
United States
China
Denmark Rejects US West Indies Sale Acknowledges Russian Influence
Copenhagen report claims Denmark has refused the United States offer for the Danish West Indies. The decision reportedly reflects Russia's objection to American possession of the islands.
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London
Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Daily News
Russia
Ambassador Powell Clayton Returns Home from Mexico Visit
Powell Clayton United States ambassador to Mexico arrives in Washington on leave of absence and plans to go to his Arkansas home. He praises Mexico’s conditions and the vigorous development of international resources, noting the cordial welcome for American ideas and Americans.
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Washington
Powell Clayton
United States
Mexico
Arkansas
First All-Female Field in Berlin Philosophy Degree
Berlin February 19 Mrs Caroline T Stewart of Memphis Tennessee earned the doctor of philosophy degree at the University of Berlin. In the ceremony all competitors were women with Miss Jane Schweister Miss Mary Montgomey and ran Herter among the opponents.
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Berlin
Caroline T. Stewart
Memphis
Tenn
The
University of Berlin
Stewart
Jane Schweister
Mary Montgomey
Ran Herter
No Wish for Tariff War Says Cassini for Russia
Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador in Washington, says Russia does not seek a tariff war with the United States. He notes Russia’s friendly view of American goods but cites the government’s need to protect commercial interests. He predicts the minimum tariff would return once the countervailing duty on Russian sugar is removed.
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Count Cassini
Washington
Russia
United States
Treasury Department
Logging Boom Keeps Duluth District In High Gear
Duluth climate is mild and logs are plentiful as camps report outstanding activity. About 6,000 loggers work within ten miles of Bemidji with logs piling along the Great Northern line west of Cass Lake and the Minnesota and International line set to haul the winter crop next season. Swan River Logging Co in Duluth pushes 100,000,000 feet toward the river mouth as landings fill with timber awaiting summer transport.
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Duluth
Cass Lake
Bemidji
Minnesota and International
Swan River Logging Company
Fatal Fire at Baku Claims 127 Lives
The official report on the February 5 Caspian and Black Sea company magazine fire in Baku confirms 127 deaths and warns more may die from burn injuries. The blaze spread to other depots and search for victims continued in St. Petersburg.
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Baku
St. Petersburg
the Caspian and Black Sea Company
Indiana Bill Converts Electicity To Morphine For Executions
In Indianapolis on February 19 the bill on electrical execution was amended in the house replacing electricity with morphine. An amendment to strike out the enacting clause then passed, leaving rope as the legal method of execution.
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Indianapolis
Barlow
House
Senate
London council to spend 650000 on plague precautions
The London county council plans expenditure of £650,000 on precautionary measures against bubonic plague in London. Meanwhile the Chicago Great Western and Minneapolis and St. Louis railways have applied for admission to the Western Passenger Association. An unconfirmed London rumor claims President Kruger has drafted a personal letter to King Edward.
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London County Council
London
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway
Western Passenger Association
Kruger
King Edward
Market Report Wheat and Flax Prices Feb 18
Du Luts reports cash wheat values with No 1 hard at 74 percent and No 1 Northern at 72. To arrive prices list No 1 hard 75 and No 1 Northern 78 percent with May and July futures at 75 and 76 respectively. Flax prices show cash 1.60 May 1.65 September 1.17 and to arrive 1.0 per unit.
Wheat bids and track prices from Minneapolis market
Minneapolis market brief reports cash wheat 78 1/2 cents for February and May 746 cents for May and 745 1/4 for July. Track No 1 hard 75 30, No 1 Northern 73 1/2, No 2 Northern 67 44 60 60 with regional price spread and venculations.
Sioux City Livestock Prices Reported On Feb 18
Sioux City market report lists cattle sales from 4.00 to 65.00 for beeves and ranges 2.00 to 4.75 for cows bulls and mixed. Stockers and feeders bring 8.25 to 4.10, calves and yearlings 3.00 to 4.15. Hogs priced from 5.17 to 5.20 per hundredweight.
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Sioux City
Market Prices for Hogs Cattle Sheep in Louis Str
HOGS sales ranged at 5.15 to 5.87 per cwt. CATTLE sales ranged from 4.50 to 5.00 for good to choice butcher steers, 8.40 to 8.90 for good to choice butcher cows and heifers, 4.50 to 6.00 for choice veals, 3.45 to 8.90 for choice feeders. SHEEP sales ranged 4.50 to 4.90 for choice butcher lambs, 8.60 to 4.00 for choice fat wethers.
Market quotes: Wheat Corn Oils and Poultry Update
Chicago price report lists February and March quotes for wheat at 784 781 cents, corn at 388 0 and 80h0, oats 4Mo and 25 0, pork Feb 15.8834 and May 14.0834, flax cash No 1 at 1.68 and May 1.61, poultry dressed turkeys 84 and chickens 84 9e.
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