Troop movements fuel Ladysmith push amid Natal battle
British forces concentrate near Colenso and Ladysmith with 3500 troops assembling for a readvance as Estcourt and Pietermaritzburg fortifications strengthen. Boers withdraw from southern lines, while naval observers note armored trains aiding movement and potential clashes on the Tugela River. In New York, Senator Hoar urges decisive policy on the Philippines and Cuba, urging constitutional principles and a clear stance on future self government.
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Estcourt
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Colenso
Bastcourt
Ladysmith
White
Tugela
Joubert
Bulwer
Tugela River
Nelthorpe
Buller
Troopships Still Not Reaching Cape Town
None of the troopships have arrived by the latest report. A vessel predicted to reach Cape Town at the earliest on Monday remains unseen, with continued uncertainty about timing and arrivals.
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Cape Town
British or Boer? Boston Post to Host Public Debate
The Boston Post will publish a full page on the British versus Boer question this Saturday. One half will feature British letters and the other Boer letters. Submit brief, signed letters addressed to Editor Transvaal Discussion, Boston Post, Boston. Use one side of paper only and send promptly.
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Boston Post
Post
Transvaal
the Post
Boston
Weather Forecast Summary for New England and Local Thursday
Washington forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for fair conditions in New England with possible showers on the south coast and light to fresh southwesterly winds. Local Thursday forecast predicts fair weather with light westerly winds.
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Washington
New England
SEN urges definite policy to settle Philippines war
Senator urges immediate action to end the Philippine conflict claiming the war could be finished in an hour with a specific policy. He argues for a clear plan and decisive measures to stop fighting and bring quick resolution.
Our War Was Unnecessary Senator Hoar Defends Roosevelt
Senator Hoar argues Roosevelt’s peace expansion stance is thoughtful and worthy of serious consideration. He addresses harsh labels used for opponents of the peace treaty, questioning charges of disloyalty and republican ties and noting the potential impact on Aguinaldo and his followers.
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New York
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
Philippines
Independent
Spain
Cuba
Grant
Fish
Senate
Burke
Republican Party
United States
McKinley
Bolivar
South America
Hoar
Congress
Japan
Sulu
Theodore Roosevelt
Aguinaldo
Expansion Banner Sparks Parade Controversy in Dalton
A parade in Dalton faced controversy as Democrats who backed a candidate kept a planned expansion banner out of sight. The event drew thousands of visitors amid extensive decorations. Friends predict the candidate will not seek a third term.
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Dalton
Winthrop Murray Crane Wins Massachusetts Govorship
Tuesday's state election results show Winthrop Murray Crane elected governor of Massachusetts by a 65,062 plurality. Crane's total vote reached 168,806 against Robert Treat Paine Jr. with 103,814, exceeding Republican expectations despite a lower overall turnout of about 273,000 for the top two candidates. Paine carried Boston by 6246, exceeding earlier estimates by about 1200.
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Winthrop Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Crane
Wolcott
Paine
McNary
Alexander B. Bruce
G. F. Williams
Williams
William Everett
Dalton Celebrates Crane Election With Massive Civic Display
Dalton Berkshire county honors Winthrop M Crane the next governor with a night of fireworks electric lights and parades. Three thousand to fifteen thousand people from surrounding towns join in a nonpolitical celebration as Crane greets crowds at the Town Hall and tours a lantern lit route past local homes and businesses.
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Crane
Dalton
Berkshire
Commonwealth
Winthrop Murray Crane
Springfield
Franklin
Hampden
Hampshire
New England
Siany
Vermont
Connecticut Line
Boston & al
Bany Road
North Adams
Pittsfield
Boston & Albany
Berkshire Be-Leves
Jemney
North Adens
Paine
Epublicans
Lawrence
Opera House
Marshall Crane
Zenas Crane
Ordon
J. B.crane
Jane
J. Carson
Daltonshoe Company
Irving House
Enrance
Kiobarnae Crane
Craneville
Ape High
Byron Weston
Burbank
Eaz
Dewey to Wed Today in Private Family Ceremony
The Washington Post reports Admiral George Dewey and Mrs. Hazen are likely to marry today in a private ceremony at 1705 K Street, residence of Mrs. Hazen's mother. The hour depends on John R. McLean's arrival from Ohio, and Cardinal Gibbons is expected to officiate after a dispensation for a non church wedding.
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Washington
George Dewey
Hazen
Washington McLean
Hazem
K Street
John R. McLean
Vice-President Hobart Shows No Change in Condition
Hobart remained in stable condition with no change noted. A telegram from Senator Frye of Maine arrived as doctors said the vice president’s improvement in heart condition teased by hope, yet Newton warned death could come at any moment.
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Paterson
N. J
Hobart
Frye
Maine
Newton
Heart
Lipton Ready to Challenge Again in America
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived in Southampton aboard the St. Louis after midnight and praised American hospitality. He admitted the Columbia’s superiority but said the Shamrock was handicapped by Mr. E. He declared he would issue a challenge at once and would build a boat if no other challenger appears.
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Southampton
Sir Thomas Lipton
St. Louis
Thomas
Vanderbilt Will Probated After Amicable Settlement
The will of Cornelius Vanderbilt was admitted to probate in New York with all witnesses present. Surrogate Varnum signed the decree. Edmund L. Baylies of Carter Ledyard said the settlement was amicable and no contest is expected, Vanderbilt consenting to probate barred any future contest.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Jacob Washburn
Varnum
Vanderbilt
Edmund L. Baylies
Carter
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