British Invasion of the Free State in Sharp Clash
Temples of battle unfold as Gen Roberts faces stiff Boer resistance near the Orange Free State. Casualty lists reveal higher losses than London officials indicated, with denser fighting around Paardeberg and Klip Drift. British forces press inland toward the Free State capital while Ladysmith remains contested and morale remains unbroken on both sides.
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London
Lord Roberts
Roberts
War Office
Cronje
Buller
Ladysmith
Tugela
Natal
Laager
Kelly-Kenny
Highland Brigade
Knox
British and Boer War actions widen in two campaigns
Reports describe heavy shelling of laager defenses and Boer withdrawals described as general and precipitate. Gen Roberts advances toward Bloemfontein while Methuen occupies Kimberley linking railway lines. and British forces clash with Boers near Crocodile Pools amid mine setbacks. Trade notes show gold output near Johannesburg and industry shifts in cotton, paper, and unions.
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Cronje
London
Lord Roberts
C Ol. Muamer
Madteking
Crocodile Pools
Johanesburg
Gfleen
Brewers Union
Cincinnati
Rt Tle
Eagland Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Granite Cutters’ National Union
Issia
Atlantic
Europe
London Telegraph
England
Alliance Denied in State Dept Response to Maerum Charge
The President forwarded Secretary of State Hay's answer to Representative Wheeler on whether Charles Maerum informed the State Department that his official mail was opened by the British consul at Durban. The answer says Maerum’s mail was received unopened since leaving South Africa, no complaint filed, and no alliance or interference existed. the British government had no knowledge of any U.S. consulate mail interference and no such agreement existed per official instructions.
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Hay
Macram
Tause
Wheeler
Kentucky
Charles 1
Maerum
State Department
Durban
United States
Pretoria
Kentucky Courts to Decide Governorship Question
Report of a Wednesday conference shows Taylor Beckham and Marshall unable to agree on who is governor and the lieutenant governor. Beckham may drop an injunction suit. suits in Kentucky cities to be consolidated and placed on the ordinary docket. Writs of error to the Supreme Court may be sought. both sides retain their positions. A separate note mentions a Kimberley wine incident and a torpedo boat Somers with a speed of twenty knots.
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Kentucky
Newberky
Taylor
Marshall
Mer. Beckham
Beckham
Cane Thy
Levisville
Tay
Lovisville
Prius
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Fairfield
Reuben Tinner
Sunter
Winter
Hero
Bfunter
Sarah Reed
Ohio
Lown
Sealg Les
Japan
Clydebank
United States Army
Institute of Naval Architects
Great
Keeley Die. Originator of Gold Cure Passes Away
Leslie El Keeley, M D, founder of the Gold Cure treatment for alcoholism, died in Los Angeles after heart failure following a severe cold. He was sixty five, born in New York state, practiced medicine in Dwight Illinois, and built a empire around his claim that double chloride of gold and soda cured alcoholism. His estate goes to his widow and sister.
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Leslie EL Keeley
Los Angeles
Cal
Tesuo
Tye
Devizlir
Leslie BH
Keeley
New York State
Vite
Michigan
Bush Medical
Yewat
Dwight
Sos Ag
Dirst
Psst
Side Lights on the Boer War
A featured discussion on telephotography's role in the Boer War notes how devices combine telescope and lens for military use. It mentions Mafeking and Natal, British officers, and the strain on wood supplies while detailing reserve forces in England and the call for volunteers for home defense.
Legislature Debates Bills on Taxes Schools and Barbers
The Iowa legislature's upper and lower houses debated measures including a tax for the state university, a ten day notice for salt sale petitions, and barber licensing to prevent disease. Officials discussed court reforms, inspector plans for insane asylums, and funding for a Vicksburg commission. Several bills passed or were tabled, with attention to education, military, and revenue.
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House
Wilson
Keokuk
Washington
Congress
Sokol
Barrett
Woodbury
Senate
Vicksburg
Arthand
Downing
Byers
Pemple
Hiepreme Court
Raton
Uy Mullan
Tia Supreadie Courk Tee Porter
Ad Binder
Alliees
Committee On Printing
Messrs
Chirk
Dallas
Slake
Webster
Boy
Audubon
Stileapoof
Messrs. Byers
Shelby
Dunumn
Welaware
Prentiss
Ringold
Ayers
Chickashaw
Duntar
Jake Aradki
Keinles
Rentor Lewis
Board of Control
Pavelton
Wilken
Stalloop
State Board of Educational
Towa Tig
May Walser
Mitral
Pee Howe Ford Tinig
Ty Jenles
Owass Aed Meats
Owass Aed Meats Cou Tet
FYITH
Eminent Aid Plan For South Africa And Local Tidings
Det Lucey reports on Dr. Doyle’s praise and Dosle’s plan to organize a surgical corps to support a 1000 soldier hospital in South Africa. The piece notes marriages, longevity, and a Michigan congressman who once rode a train to work, plus a desertion case and a paginator about bubonic plague measures in Japan and Pennsylvania railroad financing.
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South Africa
de. A. Conan Dosle
Ife
Rumors of Cronje Siege and Natal Moves
London reports a rumor that Cronje is surrounded after a British thrust toward Tugela and Ladysmith. Boer dispatches offer conflicting views, with Kitchener and Buller advancing while some sources question Cronje's identity and the size of the force. In Natal, Buller’s movements suggest a possible strategic demonstration as Roberts moves into the Free State and reports claim Boer weakness from drafts.
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Tomdon
Cronje
London Daily News
Kitchener
Crowe
Lawrence
Kimberley
Cape Town
Merhe Uen
Ilspatche
Poer
Bloomfontein
Kelley-Renny
Free State
Natal
Bukter
Colenso
Buller
Roberts
Bagel
Monte Cristo Mountain
Mount Tlangwani
Ladysmith
Teariy
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Londo
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Cape
Taylor and Beckham
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Hinsdale, N. H
Brooklyn
LL. Ee Keeley
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Stady
Spain
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Diaberley
Pbo
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Bbb
Wimberley
Turthy
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Lord Thitebener
Che Jang
Bouth Aftien
Gatacre
Archibald Hunter
Maeduald
Ritebener
Fornix
Comminsariat
Tras
Mata
Chicago Post
Chicago
Elsie
Indianapoulis Press
Linseld
DET Lucey
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WM Oa Smiti
Dawayine
Mich
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Canmvarre
Portiusa
LST
Ceylon
Dharmapala
Vounters Canayatul
Tausephine
Thudridge Bradley
Boston
Comitee
Droit
Mars Huberth Buily
Christit Churel
Waoulburry Wate
Yeddyink
Janes Blitavoy
Marthy Dehosen Batterson
Trineenists
Dressikon Anadeen Poli.sul
Greenville
Penn
Jotasau
Osaka
Tokio
Yokohamia
Cennsylvania Cailroad
Jas
Monte Crinfo
Tugela River
Tae Qou
Tis
Enidueraters Aloser
Chase
Burlington
Teurlington
Nebirusha
Bridgeport
North Platte
Coustenetead
Titaniles
Myretvills
Canmerelal
Tas
J. Francis
Generil
Burlingtian Civileway
Ogata
Neb
Bnestelspedian
Panis 4 Manufacturera
Akron
Waser Company
Through
C.C.D
ROK & Co. Inc
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Nate
Cran Aes
Penivaovat Fittsmart, Oop
Mene Samiss Oa
Chlokeeter Chemical An Iqeare Philara
Pas
Genoa
Sears, Roeguck & CO
Finc
Sree, Resherk & Co
Sao
Wister Nace
Anwes
Tres Clork
Sidrou
Bearg
Poebuck
GRECO
Sarven
By Freight CO
Evan Teer
Roebucks
Lee
Chigegg
Pries
Uae
Fisaan Ae
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