British push toward Ladysmith reported in South Africa
Dispatches from Spearman's Camp and London describe General Buller's forces advancing to relieve Ladysmith after two days of heavy fighting near Spion Kop and Doornkloof. British troops cross Tugela, take Krantzkloo f hill, and press Boer positions at Brakfontein and Vaalkrant. Casualties are cited as around 950 with many reports conflicting.
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Thorite To Be Tested By Ordnance Experts In Naval Study
New York reports that navy ordnance experts will test thorite at Indian Head to see if a 10 inch shell carrying thorite can perforate an eight inch Harveyized armor plate and destroy deck and interior citadel components. If feasible, it could overturn armor advantage in warships.
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Preparing in Advance for Navy Readiness and Surveys
London dispatches note that in critical times friendship with foreign states must be safeguarded by a strong navy and foresight in provisioning. The Times urges highest efficiency, while The Standard cites Natal officials debating a Drakensburg survey for political reasons.
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Drakensburg Range
A Pugilistic Carnival in San Francisco
San Francisco February 8 managers of the National Athletic club say they will post a $5000 forfeit for the Jeffries Corbett prize fight and feature it as the main event of a pugilistic carnival expected to draw thousands from across the United States. A venue is not chosen yet but admission will be priced from $2 to $10.
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Harper Brothers Reorganization Fights Bankruptcy Answer
In New York on February the Harper Brothers reorganizing committee filed an answer in the U S district court to the January 22 bankruptcy petition against the company. The answer denies acts of bankruptcy and urges the court not to declare Harper Brothers bankrupt, asking to be inquired into by the courts.
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Feb
Harper Brothers Publishers
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Protest by Republicans as peace talks stall in Louisville
Louisville Republicans demand a possible new conference on the peace agreement as factions split over concessions. Republican attorneys Bradley Wilson Fairleigh summoned to Frankfort to weigh points while Goebel funeral mass meeting pledges support for Governor Taylor.
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Want Treaty Ratified
A Washington dispatch to the Tribune says renewed vigor and new support for ratifying the French reciprocity treaty give optimism for Senate action. Ambassador Cambon reported France’s eagerness to ratify and urged prompt steps by the state department. Casson plans to counter claims of France limiting duties and will publicize arguments for the treaty, noting cotton seed oil commerce as a key factor.
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