Strategic Point as Roberts Forces Move into The Orange Free State
London reports British retirement from Colesberg under pressure as General Roberts eyes an advance toward the Orange Free State. Boers counter from near the De Aar line while British lines form a 25 mile horseshoe from Rensberg. Buller’s immediate plans remain unclear amid conflicting signals.
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British Take Crossing After Boers Repelled at Rest River
War bulletin from London reports Buller’s forces probing Springfield with no ground gained. Doings detail skirmishes near Rest River and Ramah with four killed, 22 wounded, and three missing. Cavalry under General French seizes Kell river crossing as Sixth and Seventh divisions encamp nearby. Mafeking garrison expected to hold through June. Cox antitrust bill clears Mississippi House by wide margin, targeting all incorporations with price agreements and imposing penalties.
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Texarkana Man Squires Jarrett Dies After Shooting
Negro Squires Jarrett, shot Sunday while resisting arrest in Clarksville Texas, dies in Texarkana. An pursuing officer was wounded in the arm during the chase that ended here. The incident is reported from New York by the Herald.
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Washington special on France Paris exposition talks
The articles note a audience between American and Turkish commissioners regarding the Paris exposition. The Snow of the Season reports heavy snowfall across Nebraska and western Iowa. Paris confirms the death of Mrs. Henry Maillard, wife of a chocolate manufacturer.
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Severe equinoctial storm devastates New England region
Boston reports a near record equinox gale causing widespread flood damage across New England. Rivers like the Merrimac and Connecticut rise dramatically, mills flood, bridges and rails torn up, ice jams threaten harvests, and suburbs suffer erratic rail service amid heavy property loss and a drowning incident in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Navy Likely Sets New High in Regular Appropriation
The navy department seeks about 75 million for the coming year with Congress expected to approve at least 65 million. A first draft totals 43 million and aims to pare the bill to 60 million including new ships and armor. Major increases occur in public works at navy yards stations dry docks and naval academy buildings.
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House weighs ship program and armor issues amid budget talks
The house wrestles with funding nearly sixteen million dollars in new ships and armor for authorized vessels. Debate centers on whether to approve Secretary Long's full program given busy shipyards and progress on last year’s authorizations. Washington reports also note majority and minority reports in the Alabama AldrichRobbins contest.
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