Boer Army Surrenders After Ten Days of Fierce Fighting
News from the war front reports Gen Cronje and about 4,000 Boers surrender to Lord Roberts after a prolonged siege at Modder River near Bloemfontein. British relief forces commanded by French and Kitchener cornered the Boers, who endured intense artillery and machine gun fire before capitulating and securing safe conduct for women and children. Prisoners total about 2,763 with 103 officers, to be exchanged for British captives.
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Gronje
British War Office
Cronje
Modder River
Bloemfonstein
Orange Pioestate
French
Kimberley
Kelly-Kenny
Kitchener
Lenny
Lfver
Lord Roberts
Hoberts
Burr
Hell
Pretoria
Hese
Cape Town
Sim
Bob
London
Bobs
Paardelorg
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Fone Montis
Serms
Porchefstroom
Confidence in Roberts strengthens after victory
The London war critics praise Sir Redvers Buller’s ally as a steadfast leader nicknamed Bob. With Cronje captured the Boer general Cronje’s name evokes past sieges. The piece notes British pride, Cronje’s deception of news, and long sieges affecting morale.
Anniversary of Majuba Surrender Coincidence
The text notes a coincidence between the surrender of Cronje’s army and the Majuba Hill defeat. It suggests British taunts and the long wartime memory, claiming the old era’s end and renewed British sentiment as the anniversary passes.
Joy in London Over Cronje Surrender News
London greeted Gen Cronje's surrender with wild demonstrations as crowds cheered in the streets and stock exchange opening with God Save the Queen. The event, tied to Majuba Day, shifts southern Free State control to Britain and signals intensified Boer defense around Bloemfontein.
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Cronje
Gen. Cronje
London
Stock Exchange
Roberts
Kitchener
Pail Mall
War Office
Majuba Lill
Southern
Free State
Cape Colony
Bloemfontein
Cranje
Bol
BUTTERMEN MEET Attendance Good with 3000 Visitors
The eighth annual convention of the National Creamery Buttermakers Association opened in Lincoln Nebraska on February 20 with about 3000 visitors. Gov. Poynter and Mayor Winnett greeted delegates as sessions honored the cowherd and dairy industry.
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National Creamery Buttermakers’ Association
Lincoln
Neb
Poynter
Winnett
Accicultura
Wilson
Thurston
Nebraska
United States Senate
Graham
LeSueur
Minn
Brayton
Jaws
St. Snively
J. J. Haecker
Minnesota Agricultural College
E. McNeil
Chicago
D. 1. Russell
Madison
Wis
Tiliuvia
Hlinuis
Minnesota
Iowa
Kansas
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Dinvis
Litchfield
Bliin
Martin Mortensen
Willow Creek
Sucre
M. Magmusgon
Beele
Gcore
TA. Carpenter
York
Nebo
Lawa
Metries
WIT
Illinois
Kunsts
Nebria SL
Grant Manory
Freeport
Alvord
Washington, D.C
I. Mortensen
Willow Greek
Lowa
Offvers Svere
George Haskell
Liwegla
Nels View
Ty. Griffen
South Husntan
Treas
Urer
Sudendor
Itruis
Invesigg
Wiielia
St. Paul
Ming
L. Bivot Pierce
Boston
Pierce
Philadelphia
Ure
Bustomans Uten
KIdd Marshal Lord Mulerts V C South African leader born in India
A fragmentary biographical sketch portrays Kidd Marshal Lord Mulerts V. C. as commander in chief of British forces in South Africa. Born in Cawn pore in 18, his early years in England, fatherhood, and a long military career frame his rise. Roberts is described as quiet and observant while Mulerts focuses on the South African campaign despite news of his son's death in battle.
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Kidd Marshal
Lord Mulerts
V. C
South Africa
Uronje
Cawnpore
India
England
Roberts
Litle
Tle
Mattle
Fine Convention Hall Opens in Kansas City for Democrats
The Democratic convention will be held July 4 at the Kansas City convention hall. The hall, recently opened, features bridge construction with no columns obstructing views in the auditorium and a strong structure designed for large crowds.
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Kansas City
Kansas City's Convention Hall Arena Capacity And Design
Description of a vast convention hall with a 20 000 seat arena plus 3 000 standing capacity. Details cover arena layout including arena balcony boxes, separate entrances, inclined access to upper seats, and rapid crowding capabilities. Mentions purchase of Spanish vessels for the Philippines and general war context with Otis as governor.
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Spain
United States
Alava
Quiros
Villalobos
Maj
Otis
Philippines
Metropolitan Opera Tours
New York
Aslone
Thaluwwazoo raises money for Boers and rail wage changes
The brief notes mention Thaluwwazoo Michigan collecting 1000 dollars for the Boers while Georgina experiences a notably prosperous winter. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to raise wages for all engineers. Dr Charles M Sheldon, famed for the Christian newspaper idea, may join sermons with Dr Newell Dwight Hillis in Chicago church circles.
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Thaluwwazoo
Mich
Georgina
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Charles M. Sheldon
Idea
Newell Dwight Hillis
Profit of Diamond Mines at De Beers Meeting
At a Kimberley shareholders meeting of the De Beers Mining Company on Saturday presided by Mr. Cecil Rhodes the profits for the year were roughly estimated at £2,000. True manhood is chary of charity.
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Diaond Mines
de Beers
Kimberley
Gcecit Rhodes
Chary
Charliy
Laundry Methods on the Nile
Egyptian washing is described as primarily male activity on Nile banks. Men slap wet clothes against smooth stones with pistol-like noise while women pound dirt from garments in the same water side setting.
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Nile
Egypt
Here and There with Ida and a Gypsy Tale
A playful exchange recalls a girl who asked a gypsy about her future husband. The cards reportedly warned of a lover with many futures. The punchline: she married a dealer in wigs, meeting the gypsy’s prediction in a humorous twist.
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Ida
Sked
Bair
Costly Politics in Senate Battles Fueled by Huge Sums
A Washington correspondent notes that Montana Senator Clark and Pennsylvania Senatorial hopeful Quay may have spent more money than any rivals to gain Senate seats. The report cites Quay’s 189? Pennsylvania contest costing about $90,000, with debt and speculative schemes, and describes alleged bribery offerings to Montana justices amid disbarment proceedings.
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Quay
Clark
Senate
Montana
Pennsylvania
Washington
Boles Penrose
Sénate
Supreme Court of Montana
Tey
Senator Clark Denies Corruption Charges Revealed
A lengthy exchange unfolded as Senator Clark faced charges and counter charges about campaign spending. The witness statement alleged $5,000 payments to three workers and a total listed expenditure far above claimed. Clark denied corruption, arguing only $SUA was spent to avoid ethical breach.
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Chirk
Clark
Priess
Alow
Senate
Collapse of Flour Trust Receivers Appointed for United States Milling
Judge Jenkins of the U S Court in Milwaukee appoints receivers for the United States Milling Company. The move declares the great flour-mills combine insolvent, listing mills in Milwaukee Syracuse New York West Superior Minneapolis and stakes in related firms. Creditors seek to safeguard stock holdings while the company faces dissolution and asset realization.
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Big Milling Combine
Jenkins
United States Court At
Milwaukee
United States
Betovaluo
Muills
Daisy and Baistrans Mnills
Mibwaukee
Syracuse
Eurey
Bressimess -Hie
Salle Af Die
Six bubbles burst in Chicago investment scheme sweep
Police seized papers and ledgers as Chicago investors face a wave of complaints about a fraudulent scheme promising high returns. Authorities halted the operation, arresting several individuals connected to the group.
Railroads Press for Date Change for Democratic Convention
Unclear draft text suggests railroad officials urge shifting the convention date in Kansas City to ease crowd flow alongside July 1 traffic. Citizens' committee and Democratic leaders debate possible earlier or later scheduling to accommodate arrivals and travel.
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Westah
Tas
Vides
Essenger
Kansas City
le Ctizens
Railoads
Plea of Carter Denied by Supreme Court
Federal Supreme Court denied Capt. Oberlin M. Carter's application for a hearing. The court refused to save his case and did not grant a writ of error. Judge Lacombe of New York allowed a writ of error in a related ruling, but Carter remains subject to punishment.
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Federal Supreme Court
United States Supreme Comet
Oberlin M. Carter
Lacombe
New York
Carter
Legislative gridlock sparks partisan clashes in Iowa Legislature
Feb 24 proceedings show minimal lawmaking as Republicans and Democrats spar over a barbering board bill, prying into state efficiency and salaries. Other actions include a push to unite agricultural societies into a single department, a broad anti prize fighting measure, and a failed state printer abolition effort.
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House of Representatives
McCurdy
House
Senate
Mahlon Mead
Gren Comity
Harriman III
State Department of Agriculture
Dill
Weather Crop Bureau
State Dairy Department
State Veterinary Department
Hughes
Col. Root
Board of Control
Cummins
Orajerity
Senata
Senate Appropriations Committee
Aricultural College
State Normal School
Norwal
Senate Judiciary Committee
Lewis
Poweshiek
Bhoder
Clark
Ayers
Chaiman
Agricuture
Stite Dairy
Stite Veturing Man
Contragi
Eustetlian
Public Schools Gain in Harris Report
The annual report by United States Commissioner of Education William T Harris estimates the 4 to 18 population at 21,458,201 with 15,038,026 enrolled in public schools. Enrollment growth outpaces population growth, now at TW percent of total.
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Wiliam T. Harris
United States
Commissioner of Education
Into
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