Front News in Transvaal War Reports scattered details
London dispatches describe censored progress of Lord Roberts' column with speculation on Cronje's artillery and the Bloemfontein battle, while Buller eyes Hiangawan hill for a Tugela crossing. Brabant and Gatacre operations near Dordrecht and Rensberg highlight colonial forces pressuring Boer positions as Ladysmith remains contested.
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London
Lord Roberts
Cronje
Magerfontein
Kimberley
Roberts
Bloemfontel
Free State
Pringtoo
Magersfontein
Vaal
Mafeking
Buller
Hiangawan Hill
Tugela
Ladysmith
Cape Colony
Brabant
Gatacre
Jacobsdal
Boras
Dunn
Royal Fusileers
Osborne
Roberts May Move On To Pretoria
New York dispatch reports General Roberts pursuing retreating Boer forces after relieving Kimberley with minor skirmishes. British columns under French and Kelly-Kenny advance from Modder river toward Cronje, with Kimberley relief seen as achieved. Paramount aim is to overtake the enemy north and east, while dispatches note extensive operations across the field.
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New York
Tribune
London
Jacobsdal
Roberts
Kelly-Kenny
Klipdrift
Highland
Seventh
Cronje
French
Kimberley
Bors
War Office
Roberta
Hoberta
Totten Cronje
Cape Town Dispatches Report Boer Mobilization
Dispatches from Mazeru say Transvaal forces mass to aid the Free State under prominent generals. The Free State races to form an army to resist the British at Koffyfontein. An official proclamation orders all males 16 to 60 to serve, with volunteers called to age 100. Typhoid ravages Colesburg. Kimberley hints Mafeking relieved, though Boers deny it.
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Capetown
Mazeru
Transvaal
Free State
Koffyfontein
Colesburg
Kimberley
Mafeking
Property rights restored after war in South Africa
New York reports a Washington dispatch says Uitlanders who left property in the Transvaal during Boer pressure will regain possession if the British conquer the South African republic and the Orange Free State. A British proclamation from Cape Town dated January 26 pledges no recognition of forfeitures or encumbrances by the Boer governments, and notes American interests would seek protection if needed.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Transvaal
South American Republic
Orange Free State
State Department
South Africa
Capetown
South African Republic
Minute Department
Sonaul
Messures
Restoration After War and South African Damages Claim
The text discusses possible restoration if Britain wins and the South African republic avoids global issues. It notes an American named Brown seeking damages from South African courts, claiming lack of justice, with his case awaiting state department attention after the war ends.
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State Department
Brown
Bombardment of Boer Position Continues at Durban
Durban February 19 The bombardment of the Boer position at Hianawan hill continued yesterday with fighting still in progress at 6 o clock this evening. It is reported that the British have captured a hundred prisoners.
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Durban
Hianawan Hiil
British forces capture Monte Cristo ridge in Tugela advance
London dispatch quotes General Buller describing a flank move around the enemy at Monte Cristo. The Queens crossed the northern slope and, with second brigade support under Hildyard, seized the southern end while western slopes saw pressure from the fourth brigade and Welsh fusiliers. Cavalry guarded eastern slopes, driving back escape attempts as artillery and naval guns provided accurate fire. Casualties are reported as not many. several camps and supply wagons were taken.
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London
War Office
Buller
Chieveley Camp
Fev
Cingolo
Hildyard
Monte Cristo
Tugela
Scots Fusileers
Chieveley
No Action Taken on Macrum Allegations in Britain
London reports no action by the British government on Charles E. Macrum's allegations from Pretoria. Ambassador Choate has received no instructions to inquire. British officials say consular letters were likely not opened at Durban, and rumors of Cheate's recall are deemed ridiculous by the U S embassy.
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London
Charles E. Macrum
United States
Pretoria
Choate
Durban
Macrum
French Reports Good News on Cronje Victory
Good News From French reports from London Feb 19 that the War Office has received favorable news from General French regarding General Cronje. The brief item notes Allied forces progress and a positive assessment from field command.
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London
War Office
French
Cronje
Boers Retire as Bra Bant Forces Enter Dordrecht
Boers retreat and General Bra Bant's forces press into Dordrecht on Sunday February 18 at Sterkstroem camp. The action shifts in the campaign with Boer withdrawal reported and allied troops advancing into the Dutch city.
Frankfort Senate Opens With Carter and Marshall Presiding
In Frankfort on February 19 the Senate convened with Carter and Marshall presiding. The Democrat recognized the former while Republicans ignored Democratic proceedings. Both sides adjourned until tomorrow as the House met at noon with Speaker Trimble presiding. the contest matter was not taken up.
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Frankfort
Senate
Carter
Marshall
House
Trimble
Ships wrecked and sailors drowned off Santander coast
Wrecks caused by gale on Spain's north coast report three small vessels lost near Santander with seamen drowned. Eight more ships missing. Two coasting vessels with 42 crew members reported to have foundered off Gijon.
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Santander
Spain
Gijon
Lumber Cargo Arrives in Oakland from Oregon Port
A large cargo of lumber totaling 1,200,000 feet from Oregon port is being unloaded in Oakland California. The shipment, described in the report as timber for the city, highlights a substantial influx of raw wood materials arriving in February.
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Oakland
Cal
Oregon
Thia City
Treacy testimony on bribery talk with Hunt sparks Senate hearing
Dr William Treacey testified before the senate elections committee about attempts to bribe Justice Hunt in a Wellcome disbarment case. Treacey said he sought to test Hunt's integrity, noting rumors linking Hunt to the Daly faction and recounting exchanges offering money to influence the case. He expressed remorse for his testing approach and clarified he did not intend to name any party.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clark
Montana
Senate Committee On Elections
Wm. Treacey
Supreme Court of Montana
Treacy
Treacey
Chandler
Justice Hunt
Hunt
Nolan
Helena
Rurs
Daly
Sabe ‘Nées
Porto Rican Tariff Debate Opens in House
Washington February 19 1900 galleries filled as Porto Rico tariff bill debate opened. Dolliver moved passage under suspension for the rule. provision to abolish minor beer pack sizes. bill to affect revenue not expected. Payne led the opening argument in support, noting the Spanish American War context and emphasizing that the bill concerns only Porto Rico.
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Washington
Dolliver
Ways and Means Committee
House
Payne
New York
Porto Rico
Spain
United States
Philippine Islands
Thia
Antilles
Porta Rico
Philippine
Puerto Rico tariff plan sparks debate on American rule
The article outlines a heated discussion on extending U.S. customs and internal revenue laws to Puerto Rico. It contrasts the original bill with a substitute taxing imports from abroad and from the United States, estimating revenue to fund government services and schools. It argues renewed prosperity for Puerto Rico under tariff reform and notes constitutional questions about U.S. power over territory.
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Americ
Porto Rico
United States
Internal Revenue
Gneral Davis
Puerto Rico
Postal Service
Dingrey
Sugar Trust
German Protectorate Idea Stirs Washington Circles
A Washington dispatch reports diplomacy circles hearing that Dr Leyds aims to secure a German protectorate over the Boer republic. It is said Wilhelm II was approached to assume sovereignty, with Kruger preferring a German over English ruler, but the emperor reportedly declined for the time being.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Leyds
Germany
England
Great Britain
Kruger
Hi S
Itte
William
Missouri Hospital Ship Repair Timeline Set
In San Francisco on February 19 a board of survey inspected the United States hospital ship Missouri and found many repairs are needed. It will probably take nearly two months before the vessel is ready for sea.
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San Francisco
Board of Survey
United States
Missouri
Hookon Corset Hose Supporters and Ideal Skirt Waist Supporter
Advertises new Hookon corset hose supporters satin lined with nainsook and fringe elastic in orange blue pink and black. Also promotes the Ideal skirt and waist supporter nickel plated. A card containing three sets priced at 25 cents.
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Bloemfontein
Harrismith
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Vaal Kop
Col
Dordrecht
Frere Camp
Bethlehem
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DR. Treacey
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