All Eyes on Bullers Advance Advance From London War News
London reports Gen Buller describes crossing the Tugela below the Cataract after building a pontoon bridge and advancing under heavy fire. Troops climbed Pieters Hill and carried enemy positions, taking about 60 prisoners as British forces pressed toward Ladysmith amid ongoing Natal toils and Boer resistance.
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London
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Buller
Landwanik
Langewatches Spruit
Tugela
Sandbach
Royal Engineers
Barton
Sixth Brigade
Dublin
South Lancashire
Bulwano Mountain
Roy@l
Ladysmith
Roberts
Natal
Butler
White
Roberta
Free State
Bloemfontein
Kimberly
Kandahar
Paardeburg
Crontz
Cronje Fights on as Guns Vanish in Retreat
London war expert notes four thousand Boers and over a dozen heavy 13pound guns on one side, while three and a half British divisions pursue. Cronje’s forces escape with most artillery, many Free Staters among prisoners, and the question looms whether he will retreat to Pretoria or Bloemfontein.
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Kelly
Kenny
French
Cronje
Methuen
Bloemfontein
Paden-Powell
Plumer
Free State
Ladysmith
Joubert
British Marches Near Boer Laager at Paardeberg
Paardeberg February 26 reports General Smith-Dorrien advancing to within 200 yards of Cronje's laager along the river bed. British supply delays persist but large convoys bring full rations. A heavy rain and cold winds worsen conditions. many Boer horses perish as floodwaters rise.
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Paardeberg
Cronje
Smith-Dorrien
Tast
Lord Roberts
Crome
Magnificent night trek amid British advance and Boer resistance
A soldier’s account describes a tough night march by regiments, 27 miles in 24 hours, through rain and cold while supplying lines stretched. Gloucesters raid a kopje at dusk, bayonet charges drive Boers away, then retreat under cover of darkness. Cronje’s surrender strengthens Boer resolve as balloons and artillery shape the campaign.
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Cronje
Joss
Buller's Hard Task in Natal Faces Tough Descent
London dispatch reports veterans discussing Lord Roberts victory and its effect on Sir Redvers Buller and General Joubert. Officials say Buller’s campaign may be harder, with reinforced Boers and heavy British losses after a week of fierce fighting. Military writers criticise Buller for weak tactics and lack of massed forces.
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The
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London
Redvers Huller
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Joubert
Buller
Lord Roberts
Oubert
Cronje
George White
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War Office
Irish Troops Suffer Heavy Losses at Railway Hill
New York dispatch reports severe casualties for Inniskillings Dublin Fusileers and Connaught Rangers at Railway Hill near Pieters, with five officers and ten men killed and 252 ranks wounded or dead. General Lyttleton’s brigade later relieved the position after heavy bombardment by artillery.
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Cronje
Natal
England
Railway Hill
London Mail
Pieters
Inniskilling Justicers
Dublin
Roll Casl
Thackery
Sanders
Inniskillings
Sitwell
Justlc Ers
Maitland
Gordons
Thorold
Lyttleton
General Miles Foresees Surrender Under Strong Resistance
In New York on February 2, General Miles comments on a military situation, noting that surrender would waste efforts and that a 3,000-strong force could hold out against a 50,000-strong foe. He cautions that the first report may understate the enemy’s strength and implications.
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New York
Miles
Lone
Continent critics Roberts conduct amid Cronje capitulation
New York reports Continental diplomats discuss General Cronje surrender and call the British leaders uncivil for forcing a gallant foe to seek terms. Attaches condemn the push for unconditional surrender as dishonorable, arguing Schley and Shafter showed restraint by contrast.
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Washington
General Cronje
Grimallence
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Cronje
Roberts
Kitchener
Schley
Shafter
Philips
Odda
Russia Favors Boers in War News From Petersburg
Petersburg newspapers denounce Britain over Cronje's defeat and advocate Transvaal independence with sea outlet. They urge Boers to create diversions against Britain and claim Europe must intervene to end what they call an infamous war waged by England for predatory aims.
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Cronje
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Transvaal
Europe
England
More Ever Prisoners at Modder River
There are 600 prisoners at Modder River, most surrendered Friday and Saturday, guarded between wire fences.
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Capetown
Modder River
Rensberg Again Occupied by British Troops
London reports on February 28 that a dispatch from Arundel confirms British troops have again occupied Rensberg, marking a renewed adjustment on the front.
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Rensberg
London
Arundel
Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Northeast Travel
Weather announced a snow depth of eight to 12 inches across Illinois Northern Indiana and eastern Missouri. Heavy snow and high winds expected to hinder traffic from northern Ohio across western Indiana and the lower Lake region and interior New York tonight. In eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland and Virginia rain may turn to snow tonight.
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Moore
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Indiana
Misouri
Ohio
Lower Lake Region
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
Deutsche Bank Annual Report Details Berlin Earnings
Berlin Feb 28 The Deutsche Bank annual report shows a gross earnings figure around 5 375 000 marks with a rise of about 2 000 000 marks. Net earnings and specific figures are partially garbled but indicate a dividend of 11 percent.
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Berlin
Deutsche Bank
Campbell Denies Them In Clark Case Testimony
Washington February 28 D R Peeler Kalispell banker recalled in Clark case defense explains Bywater held $6 000 taken to Helena Campbell testifies on Lyons and Ben Hill payments Campbell describes bribery talk and letter handling as he admits possible violation to protect Whitcaide sensation ends with adjournment Mr Smith departed for home in ten days.
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Banker
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Mont
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Bywater
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Peeler
Campbel
Lyons
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Campbell
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Hill
Weahoe Company
Whiteside
Faulkner
Bickford
Ben 411
Roote
Whitcaide
Mr. Smith
Ben Hill Defends Truth Amid Editorial Attacks
Ben Hill tells the Inter Mountain that he spoke the Raleigh incident truthfully and cites a friendship with the Standard editor. He recalls a cabriage ride to Mount Vernon with Mr Wright and the editor, noting they visited Washington's tomb together and signed the visitors' book. He protests attacks on his character.
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Ben Hill
Standard
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Tomb of Washington
Attempted Assassination Hits Venezuelan President
In Caracas during carnival, two shots were fired at President Uriplano Castro but caused no injuries. He remained unharmed and later addressed the crowd, who saluted him as calm returned to the city after the incident.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Fred
Uriplano Castro
Castro
Jace
Train Robber Killed Near Kansas City
Lon Carey, a Wilcox Wyoming Union Pacific hold up participant, was shot and killed by officers near Kansas City while fleeing. The report mix includes garbled dialogue and unrelated verses, but centers on the fatal confrontation tied to the June robbery and ensuing pursuit.
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Kansas City
Lon Carey
Wilcox
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Spring Overcoats Showcased in Charming New Styles
This week features a fine range of Spring Overcoats in vicuna cloths unfinished worsteds and covert cloths. Colorings include grays tans browns and dark steel with some edges silked. Prices run from 20 to 80 dollars. If you seek a longer box style options exist and more styles await.
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