Cronje Surrounded in South African War Update
London reports a cabinet source says General Cronje is hopelessly surrounded. Boers trek east toward Bloemfontein pursued by Kitchener and Kelly-Kenny with MacDonald and French pushing from the north and east. Buller captures hills south of the Tugela aiding relief efforts for Ladysmith.
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H. W. Lucy
War Office
Bloemfontein
Lord Kitchener
Kelly-Kenny
MacDonald
Koodoos Randford
Delarey
Colesberg
Daily Mail
Riet River Ford
Wries
Neral Buller
Tugela
Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
French
Kekewich
Boers' Withdrawal From Kimberley Widened Scattered
Special dispatch notes Boer withdrawal from the Kimberley district left the retreatters scattered with three large bodies located. The whereabouts of General Cronje and the largest group were in doubt while Lord Kitchener was said to be with the rear guard retreating toward Bloemfontein.
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Commercial Tribune
London
Kimberley
Cronje
War Office
Wyndam
Kitchener
Bloemfontein
House of Commons
Lord Methuen
Magersfontein
Colesburg
Cape Town
Buller
Ladysmith
Mlangwane Hill
Officials Dies, Wounded In Port Fulton Knife Encounter
G M Diffenderfer and Thomas Upperman, Jeffersonville Army Depot leaders, clashed in Port Fulton after months of bad blood. Upperman was knocked down thrice and Diffenderfer once before bystanders stopped further violence and a possible fatality.
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Commercial Tribune
New Albany
Ind
G. M. Diffenderfer
Thomas Upperman
United States Army
Jeffersonville
Port Fulton
Upperman
Diffenderfer
Eloped on Freight Train Wed Couples Wed in Indiana
Two Lebanon Ky couples eloped by freight train to Jeffersonville and married in the Staues Hotel parlor by Magistrate Warder. Leslie Martin and Roxey Carlisle along with Henry Graham and Bertie Mills left at 1 am, eluded pursuers, and later returned home after the ceremony.
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Commercial Tribune
Albany
Ind
Louisville
Lebanon
Jeffersonville
Warder
Staues Hotel
Leslie Martin
Roxey Carlise
Henry Graham
Bertie Mills
Babe Fatally Burned as Mother Fails to Save Children
In Ross County near Vigo, Ohio, the Hart residence burned this afternoon. Mrs. Hart, in a panic, hurried for help leaving three small children inside. The roof collapsed during the blaze and a months old infant was trapped and fatally burned.
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Commercial Tribune
Chillicothe
Jacob Hart
Eph Tolver
Vigo
Ross County
Britain denies shell supply to Spain before war with U S
London reports Premier Silvera accused England of letting Spain have 8500 shells from the Maxims factory at Placentia. Albert Vickers denies the claim saying the Placentia plant is Spanish controlled and no shells were sold to England. Foreign Office inquiries found no papers on such a sale and Salisbury ordered a denial if the quote proved true.
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United States
Spain
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Placentia
Albert Vickers
Vickers-Maxim
Senor Silvera
England
Vickers
Foreign Office
Lord Salisbury
Vickers-Maxim Company
Puerto Rican tariff bill opens in House debate
The Puerto Rican tariff bill begins a week long House debate about Congress power to govern new possessions beyond the Constitution. Democrats unite with McCall and Littlefield in opposing the measure as Payne frames the case. Richardson, Dalsell argue Congress authority.
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Washington
Puerto Rico
McCall
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Senate Debates Hawaii Territory and Federal Authority
Senate discussion centers on a simple resolution of inquiry by Mr Hale of Maine about Congress power over territories. Hawaii territorial government bill analyzed by Mr Cullom. Morning session largely focused on District of Columbia issues and telephone charges.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Maine
Congress
United States
Hawaii
Cullom
District of Columbia
Package Explosion Injures Mother and Daughter at Home
Special Despatch reports a noon accident in Delaware Co. as a package of twisted wire was thrown into a fire. An explosion sent wire fragments and ashes everywhere injuring a mother and her eighteen year old daughter. They were taken to Columbus hospital with serious eye injuries. The daughter faces slim hope of saving her sight.
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Tribune
Delaware, CO
T. B. Samson
Columbus
Local option saloons kept open after vote
In Bowling Green Ohio E S Stacy and William Downs were convicted in Huskins Mayor's Court of selling liquor contrary to law. They were fined 50 dollars and costs. Despite last spring's local option vote, evidence shows saloons continued to operate. The case will be appealed.
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Commercial Tribune
Bowling Green
Stacy
William Downs
Huskins
Lord Pruncefote Prominent in Various British Connections
British Ambassador to the United States Lord Pruncefote stands out for his notable involvement in several diplomatic and political dealings. His prominence spans multiple connections and roles, highlighting his influence in Anglo American affairs during the period.
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United States
Yellow Fever Victims On Taormina
The Sloman Line steamer Taormina arrived from Santos with coffee. One death on board during the voyage is reported fireman R F Phillipsen of Danzig who died of yellow fever on February 12 and was buried at sea. The ship will be quarantined for disinfection. Fireman Rudolph Schmidt on board fell ill on arrival and was moved to Swinburne Island, also with yellow fever.
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Taormina
New York
Sloman Line
Santos
R. F.phillipsen
Danzig
Rudolph Schmidt
Swinturne Island
Senate High Court Declares Marcel Habert Trial Competent
In Paris on February 19 the Senate as a high court declared itself competent to try Deputy Marcel Habert on charges tied to an attempt to lead troops toward the Elysee Palace during President Faure's funeral. The proceeding drew little public interest and adjourned after secret deliberation. In the Chamber of Deputies the session focused on the Senate’s authority over Habert’s case, which he contests.
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Paris
Marcel-Habert
M. Deroulede
Elysee Palace
Faure
M. Marcel- Habert
Chamber of Deputies
Defendants in Frick suit enter appearance in court
Pittsburg February 18 Attorneys Chandler McGill and Cunningham entered appearance in common pleas court today for H M Curry in the equity suit brought by H C Frick against Andrew Carnegie and other members of the Carnegie Steel Company Limited The move gives all defendants representation in the case
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Pittsburg
Chantler
McGill
Cunningham
Common Pleas
H. M. Curry
H. C. Frick
Andrew Carnegie
T Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Frick Denies Reports On Carnegie Steel Suit
In Pittsburg the post will publish Henry Corrick's denial of reports that he plans lawsuits against Carnegie Steel on behalf of the Frick Coke Company. Andrew Carnegie passed through Fernandina en route to Pittsburg with one of his lawyers and declined to comment on the Frick suit.
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the Post
Henry Corrick
Carnegie Steel Company
Frick Coke Company
Fernandina
Fila
Andrew Carnegie
Dungeness
Carnegie
Frick
London papers project McBride victory in Mayo race
John O'Donnell and Major John McBride are nominated to fill the South Mayo seat left vacant by Michael Davitt. The Globe warns that if McBride is elected he could be shot as a traitor upon capture, since only British subjects may sit in Parliament.
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London
John O'Donnell
John McBride
South Africa
House of Commons
South Mayo
Michael Davitt
the Globe
McBride
Ellis Glenn Not in Court for Bail Hearing
In Parkersburg West Virginia on February 19 Ellis Glenn failed to appear before Judge Jackson to seek bail. Attorneys and bondsmen also did not appear. The crowded courtroom reflected public interest in the noted prisoner as the judge left for Charleston and was to be absent ten days, leaving Glenn still jailed.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W.va
Ellis Glenn
Jackson
United States Court
Charleston
Glenn
Tested Judge's Honesty in Senate Hearing
Senator Clark of Montana testified again before the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee. Dr. Treacy Justice Hunt's physician corroborated Clark’s account, noting a $50 000 bribe figure and his own lack of funds or promises for such payoffs. Clark defended his campaign expenditures as 139 000 and said his aim was to end Daly's tyrannical control. Campbell said Daly would testify in rebuttal.
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Washington
Clark
Montana
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Treacy
Justice Hunt
State Supreme Court
Campbell
Turley
Daly
Brave Lafayette Woman Rescues Child At Rail Crossing
Miss Ethel Smock sprang into action at a Lafayette crossing when a mother with a baby carriage blocked a fast locomotive. She moved the carriage clear and pushed the woman back, but the train struck her, breaking her right arm and causing severe bruises. This marks a second recent life saving by the young woman at local crossings.
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Commercial Tribune
Lafayette
Ind
Ethel Smock
Samoan Treaty Proclaimed By President in Washington
The President signed and made public the Samoan treaty proclamation in Washington on February 19. The document follows the usual form and recites the treaty in full with a section on the exchange of ratifications.
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Washington
Tragedy as Boy Fatally Shoots Sister in Waterloo
Nine year old Gilbert Gatz accidentally shoots and kills his five year old sister while playing with a revolver north of Waterloo Indiana. Police report the incident occurred today and the tragedy leaves John Gatz's family grieving.
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Commercial Tribune
Waterloo
Ind
Gilbert Gatz
John Gatz
Two Fatal Workplace Incidents Reported in Ohio
In Youngstown on February 19, John Milivitz and Joseph Stevenech were killed when struck by a locomotive on the Erie Railroad track while heading to work. At the Ohio Steel plant Frank Koseis died after being crushed in an elevator accident.
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Erdal Tribune
Oungstown
John Milivitz
Joseph Stevenech
Erie Railroad
Frank »Koseis
Ohio Steel
Venezuelan reports of revolution denied by government and press
In Caracas on February 19 officials and media denounced American reports claiming a new Venezuelan revolution. An indignation meeting was held in protest of the falsehoods circulating in the United States.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Haytian
United States
Will Kaiser End War The Emperor’s South Africa Plans
The latest photograph shows Emperor Kaiser with reported plans for intervention in South Africa amid ongoing conflict. Analysts question whether the leader will pursue military action or seek a diplomatic exit, amid mounting international pressure and strategic assessments.
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Fate of the Ripper Delegates Voters Decide Its Fate
Columbus dispatch notes Cox opponents push to end the Cox ripper bill in the Ohio House. If referred to the Hamilton County delegation or a select committee, sponsors say it will be reported back promptly. Hoffheimer and Longworth scramble as Republicans oppose delay while Speaker Snyder controls adjournment tactics.
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Columbus
Commercial Tribune
George B. Cox
House
Hamilton County
Cox
Select Committee
House Journal
Harry Hoffheimer
Nicholas Longworth
Willis
Harun County
Washington
Senator Foraker
Senator Hanna
Charles Dick
Hoffheimer
Judiciary Committee
Reynolds
Snyder
Canton
Cox Ripper
State House
Burgess L. McElroy
Prayer Opens Court in Kentucky Circuit Term
Judge Brown opened the last week of the term with prayer as a special grand jury convened about 250 witnesses. Authorities expect 300 indictments for illegal liquor sales. The Howard feud case is continued due to absent witnesses. two murder cases are slated this week. The court then moves to Clay County for feud and civil dockets amid long lawless factions.
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Commercial Tribune
London
Brown
Circuit Court
Commonwealth
Clay County
Burial Orders From Marquis of Queensberry
A codicil to the Marquis of Queensberry's will, dated February 1, directs cremation and burial of ashes in any spot he loved. He requests no Christian rites, burial as an agnostic, no monument or procession, and that ashes be carried in a hand if possible.
Counterfeit coins case ends with plea in Ohio court
Bowing Green Ohio February 19 George Smith pleads guilty to passing counterfeit money and possessing it. He is bound over to the Court of Common Pleas. Investigators find thousands of spurious coins circulating in Northwestern Ohio with eight to ten coins daily entering large businesses for months.
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Commercial Tribune
Bowling Green
Geo. Smith
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio
Kentucky Senate clash over Goebel dispute deepens political rift
Ky Democrats push to reaffirm actions unseating Taylor and seating Goebel as Governor and Beckham as successor. Republicans call move absurd and warn it preserves two governors and two legislatures amid accusations of legality questions and rump-session maneuvers.
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Senate
Taylor
Goebel
Beckham
Capitol Hotel
Marshall
Carter
Iver
General Assembly
State House
Louisville
Kentucky
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