Three Other Important Persons on Their Way to England
London reports President Kruger leaving Pretoria to meet President Steyn possibly in the Orange Free State. Boers shown willing to persist in war, with peace talks unlikely until Boer resources weaken. Also noted are visits by De Villiers, Hofmeyr, and Te Water for private business and health. In Exeter Hall a “stop the war” meeting ended in scuffle but peace resolutions were adopted. Roberts at Osfontein faces a Boer force of 5000 to 6000, possibly a scouting corps. Cotton prices rise with the market noting the ongoing fight over staple values.
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London
Kruger
Pretoria
Steyn
Orange Free State
South Africa
de Villiers
Hofemiere
Te Water
Liverpool
Gen. Roberts
Exeter Hall
Historbs
War Office
Lord Roberts
Osfontein
Paardeberg
Ladysmith
Roberts
Pioneer railroad man Willian Willis found dead on track
From evidence at the scene near Texarkana Arkansas Willis appears to have been murdered. The incident occurred on the Pittsburg and Gulf railroad about three miles north of the city. Authorities are investigating the death as a foul act.
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Texarkana
Ark
Willian Willis
Pittsburg
Gulf Railroad
Silver Coinage Expansion Shelves to 100 Million
The treasury aims to coin bullion purchases under the Sherman act into subsidiary coins totaling 100 million dollars once the pending financial bill becomes law. About 25 million in subsidiary coins and 4 million monthly in silver dollars are planned, with bullion notes retired within 18 months. A separateFrankfort committee, led by Senator Howard and Senator Cox, plans a Republican convention in Kentucky to challenge election laws, with Louisville hosting between now and April.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Department
Frankfort
Republican Legislative Caucus
Kentucky
Virginia
Missouri
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
A. “le Howard
Butler County
W. I. Cox
Maysville
Louisville
Mexican troops drive Maya rebels from Aguada stronghold
General Bravos reports a melee near Aguada in Yucatan where 600 Mexican troops defeated 3000 Maya rebels, driving them from trenches. 32 Indians killed and an attack on Santa Cruz planned for next week. In Paris, Robert J. Thompson presented President Loubet with the Lafayette dollar as part of a commemorative effort.
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Mexico
Bravos
Yucatan
Santa Cruz
Aguada
Paris
Robert J. Thompson
Lafayette Monument Commission
United States
President Loubet
Alysee Palace
Loubet
Cuban uprising feared amid store shortages of warfare gear
Mobile reports an inside note of an imminent Cuban island rising with a surge in demand for spurs machetes and hammocks the three main tools of conflict. Elsewhere a robbery in San Antonio leaves John Schoel with a crushed skull and a hospital stay after arson attempts.
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Mobile
Washington Dispatch
Havana
Mobile Register
General Harrison Calls Puerto Rican Bill a Serious Departure
The question of whether he spoke with friends against the Puerto Rican bill is answered by Harrison who says the bill is a most serious departure from right principles. He affirms he regarded it as harmful and contrary to proper policy.
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Harrison
Four Negro Soldiers Held in Paso Jail for Murder Charge
Four more black soldiers were brought from Fort Elise and jailed in Paso County after being charged with the murder of Policeman Lenton Stewart during the assault on the city jail. Officials did not release names.
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Paso
Tex
Fort Elise
Lenton Stewart
Optician F. J. Anderson Extends Stay to Help Customers
Optician F. J. Anderson says business has been strong and will remain a few days longer. He emphasizes helping customers, building a reputation for honesty and ability, and offers services at prices within reach for all.
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F. J. Anderson
Optician
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