Boer and British Advances and reactions from the front
Reports from London detail Cronje near Bloemfontein retreating toward the capital as Roberts and Buller coordinate flanking moves. Kimberley relief and Magersfontein actions are noted, with anecdotes of Boer chivalry and a plucky trumpeter from Colenso.
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London
Cronj
Crorj
Bloemfontein
French Ha
Free State
Roberts
Magersfontein
Kimberley
Croos
Boerfostein
Cronje
Kentucky Senate Clash Delays Session in Frankfort
In Frankfort February 19 the Senate opened under Carter and Marshall, a row between Democratic and Republican factions followed. The chamber adjourned after a vote ratifying Goebel and Beckham as governor and lieutenant governor, amid threats of further clashes and possible relocations.
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Frankfort
Marshall
Senate
Goebel
Beckham
Soldies
Opera House
Queen honors 17 year old bugler for Colenso heroism
The queen received Bugle Dunn at Osborne House and presented a silver mounted bugle inscribed for his bravery in the Colenso battle. Dunn, 17, belongs to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and was the first to cross the Tugela River, leading his regiment.
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London
Dunn
Osborne House
Colenso
Roys
Dublin Fusileers
Tugela
Tunoning
General Edward S. Bragg Birthday Remembered by Veterans
Gen Edward S Bragg famed as the Iron Brigade commander turns seventy three on February 20 and veterans of the Civil War from Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and other states join prominent citizens in sending congratulations to the veteran soldier.
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Fonpd
Death of Mrs. Sarah A. Baker at 72 in Deming
Mrs. Sarah A. Baker, a longtime Deming resident and wife of prominent stockman William Baker, died yesterday at age 72. She leaves three sons.
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Sarah A. Baker
Deming
N. M
Rah A. Baker
Fire destroys Kidder cottage in Deming
Fire last night destroyed the cottage belonging to H. H. Kidder and occupied by Jo spine Fenda'l. The house and contents are a total loss. Fair insurance.
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Kidder
Fair
Nellie Grant Sartoris ill in New York hospital
Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris is dangerously ill in a private New York hospital and is reported improving after inquiry at Mrs U S Grant’s Washington home. Lectures by M Lauferriere to Ladies begin Feb 20 at Chopin Hall with admission of 10 cts. The El Paso Gas case on city lighting ends with the new contract to take effect April 1.
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London
Magersfontein
Boerecommandant
New York
Nellie Grant Sartoris
U.S. Grant
Washington
Newton Stewart Funeral Set for Tomorrow in El Paso
The funeral for Newton Stewart will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the family home at 1106 East Fourth Street. Brother Tom Stewart and sister Mrs. Moore will attend, with police, volunteer fire department, soldiers, and city officials joining in the tribute to the slain officer.
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Newton Stewart
East Fourth Street
Tom Stewart
Capitan
Moore
Waxahachie
Fire Department
el Paso
City Wins Its Fight
City officials celebrate a win in a local dispute as residents and council applaud a favorable outcome. The case involved a planning decision contested by neighborhood groups and supported by city departments. A final resolution sets new rules for development.
City wins electric light suit. old company knocked out
Supreme Court denied the writ of error sought by Meiers Patterson and Buckler, affirming the city victory in the electric light case. The decision ends the challenge by the old company.
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el Paso Gas, Electric Light & Power Company
District Court
Walthall
Court of Appals
Supreme Court
Meiers. Patterson and Buckler
Arrest in Cowardly Murder of Policeman Newt Stewart
Sheriff Boone and Deputy Ed Bryant report efforts to arrest those involved in the Saturday murder of Policeman Newt Stewart. Guns and fatigues linked to soldiers are under investigation, with several arrests mentioned and authorities pledging to pursue the culprits.
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Newt Stewart
Sheriff Boone
Deputy Ed Bryant
H. L. Newman
Boone
Loughborough
San Antonio
Sto Z
Lockart
H&rald
Meteoric Shower Reported by Early Saturday Shoppers
Witnesses who were abroad in the city early Saturday morning report seeing a meteoric shower. The phenomenon appeared briefly across the sky, drawing attention from residents and prompting curiosity about its origin.
Fort Bliss Tense Aftermath Sparks Texas Tension
Adjutant General Corbin says a thorough probe will examine clashes at Fort Bliss and nearby Texas posts between black soldiers and white citizens. Representative Stephens vows to press the War Department to remove all negro troops from Texas, accusing some troops of disorder when under loose authority and alcohol.
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Washington
Corbin
Fort Bliss
Texas
Stephens
War Department
Curtain Falls on Panoramic Life of Doc Fenton
A feature recalls the expansive career of Doc Fenton, tracing his public image and private moments across a theatric life. The piece sketches his early days, notable feats, and enduring influence on local culture.
Highway Man and Miner Fenton Dies in City Hotel
Fenton, also known as Dec Penton, a famed southwest highwayman and miner, died around 11 p.m. Saturday at a city hotel after heavy drinking and a failed attempt to treat perineuritis. He had recently drifted from mines, lived rough, and left no known relatives with his body released to Nagley & Lyons for burial.
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N.C. Fenton
Dec” Penton
Southwest
Fenton
J. Bush
Bush
Mr. Welch
Cenemercis
W. H. H. Lieweilyn
Laz Cruces
United States
Lac Creces
Jarillas
A. J. DeMueles
Jarier
Ferne
Jacobo Flores
Santa Fe
DeMueles
DeNueles
Femton
Ferton
Nagley & Lyons
Justice Spencer and officials visit post for investigation
Late this afternoon Justice Spencer County Attorney Peyton Edwards and Constable Ten Eyek went to the post. The town could not learn the purpose, but it is believed to relate to developments in an ongoing investigation at the post. Mrs. Kate Moore Brown will accompany Mise Bowman's recital at Myar Opera House tonight.
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Justice Spencer
Peyton Edwards
Ten Eyek
Kate Moore Brown
Myar Opera House
Mise Bowman
Steel Plant to Rise in Monterey Mexico
Ground has been purchased for a large steel plant in Monterey Mexico with an investment of 10 million dollars. The project aims to produce steel rails and will be the first of its kind in the country. About 4000 workers are to be employed.
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Monterey
Mexico
Government Troops Drive Rebels From Key Maya Towns
Oaxaca Feb 19 General Bayo’s force of government troops has driven back the Maya Indians and taken possession of several important towns formerly occupied by rebels, restoring government control in the region.
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Oaxaca
Mex
Bayo
A Question of a Thousand Dollars Meeting Tonight
A meeting of the Catholic church congregation in the Marquet club rooms is set for seven thirty this evening to decide the disposition of the proceeds from last week’s fair. The event realized about a thousand dollars.
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Congregation of the
Catholic Church
Marquet
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