Molineux Trial Tense As Juror Rumor Upsets Court
New York Feb 7 The Molineux murder trial witnesses a stormy day as rumors that a juror discussed the case surface. Attorney Weeks denounces witnesses and asks why the landlady and waiting maid testimony were used. Osborne defends duty and promises to finish argument next day.
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Em B. Meyrowitz
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Molineux
Chesebrough
Mr. Weeks
Rachel Green
Osborne
David N. Carvalho
Dreyfus
Weeks
Barton S. Weeks
Washington
Hill Exposed to Heavy Fire From Two Boer Positions
A hill endured intense bombardment from two Boer positions as fir eavy rounds impacted the slope. Reports indicate repeated gunnery targeted the crest and flanks, hampering movement and signaling ongoing siege conditions for nearby encampments.
McKinley Considered for Bunker Hill Anniversary Celebration
A plan for June 17 honors the 125th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the 100th opening of Charlestown Navy Yard. William H. Oakes names a five member committee to coordinate with the Carnival and Improvement associations and seeks an orator of historic stature. If McKinley cannot attend, John D. Long may be invited.
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John D. Long
Patriotic National Societies
Boutelle Improves. Congressman to Leave Sanatorium Soon
A letter from REB P Boutelle brother of Maine Representative reports rapid recovery of the congressman from illness and says he will be able to leave the sanitarium within a few weeks.
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Washington
Reb. P. Boutelle
Boutelle
Maine
Rain Forecast For New England Warmer Thursday Frigid Friday
Washington weather report predicts rain and warmer conditions for Thursday in New England with brisk easterly winds, followed by snow and much colder temperatures on Friday.
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Washington
New England
White House Dinner For Supreme Court Members
President and Mrs. McKinley hosted a White House dinner for members of the Supreme Court. The table was laid in the main vestibule due to the large number of guests and featured roses and beds of Japanese primroses and carnations.
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British Relief Attempt at Ladysmith Stalled Again
London dispatches report General Buller blocked in his third assault to relieve Ladysmith. He captured Frantz Kloof but faces heavy Boer fire from Spion Kop and Doorn Kloof, risking a repeat of Spion Kop setback and possible retreat.
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Stockley
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Luzon
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Talikay
Batangas
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Natal
Tugela
Boers Report Heavy British Loss At Pont Drift
At Upper Tugela River on Feb 6 11 am reports say British suffered heavy losses at Pont Drift while holding a small kopje near Molen Drift. Four Boers were killed. British loss figure not disclosed. they hold the kopje as heavy guns fall silent. Boer headquarter despatch notes British crossing Tugela and fighting at Pont Drift and Molen Drift.
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British position under heavy fire near Spion Kop and DoornKloof
A Spearman's Camp despatch dated February 7 says British advance is halted by enfilading Boer fire from Spion Kop and Doorm Kloof. Casualties are about 250 but judged trifling given the movement. Buller’s third relief attempt at Ladysmith is blocked again, with experts noting the same stalemate.
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Doorm Kloof
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Doormaloof
Gatacre Attacked at Two Points in South Africa
Cape Town reports fighting at Sterkstroom this morning and now ongoing. Boers mounted two coordinated assaults on Gatacre's posts at Peaboek and Bird's River Sliding as the central invasion force operates near Colesberg. Gatacre previously ambushed at Stormberg on December 10, costing 700 men.
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Troops Seize Spion Kop After Fierce Fighting
On the morning of the occupation announcement, troops under Warren seized Spion Kop after severe fighting but faced persistent shell fire from the Boers. The force endured the bombardment for a full day before retreating as detailed in continued coverage.
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