British War News Reports Modder River Prep Complete
Cessation of hostilities signals British preparation near Modder River with Field Marshal Roberts as focal point. Refugees reach Modder River. Boer resistance on the move, minor Boer successes reported, Rhodes crisis escalates with doubled indemnity demand while German intervention remains unlikely.
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Ladysmith
Durban
Hlangwana Hill
Colenso
French
Rensburg
Zululand
General Buller
Cecil Rhodes
Lave
Leyces
Europe
Leeds
Mr. Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Globe
Germany
British Driven Back on Western Front
Rensburg Feb 12 evening report says Boers drove in British outposts on the western flank. Outposts at Bastards Nek Hobekirk windmill and other points retreated to Maederd farm. Several casualties reported with details awaiting.
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Rensburg
Bastards Nek
Hobekirk’s
Maederd Farm
Faith in Roberts Feeds Confidence Amid War News
New York dispatch notes London mood stays confident in Lord Roberts after Buller reports a third repulse. Some experts call the attack a feint to tie up Boer forces and delay reinforcements to Gronje at Kimberley where inhabitants die from disease.
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New York
London
Lord Roberts
Buller
Bert. Roberts
Joubert
Ee Gronje
Kinnerley
Kimberley
Armey
Boers Raid Zululand Alarms Natal Front
In Zululand Boers raid continues to alarm Natal as Transvaal forces threaten vast cattle losses and northeastern Natal incursions. Dispatches claim fresh meat abundant in Natal, with over one hundred Boer guns between the Tugela and Ladysmith and artillery fire impressing observers.
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Tnce
Free State
Lord Roberts
Zululand
Natal
Pietermaritzburg
Tugela River
Ladysmith
Charles Williams
Lord Wolseley
Lords Roberts
Kitchener
Boers Press Rensberg In Cape Colony Encounter
Boers press Rensberg as British force under Lieutenant Colonel Page retreats toward Rensberg after a February 10 arrival at Slingersfontein. The unit, with artillery and 150 horses, fights to hold the eastern flank.
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Rensberg
Cape Colony
Page
Slingersfontein
Boer War Predictions From The Hague Interview
A World dispatch from The Hague quotes Br H P N Muller Orange Free State minister to the Netherlands saying the war marks England’s decline in South Africa The longer the war lasts the heavier will be the peace terms England must concede The young Transvaaler secretary of the legation adds both republics will gain full freedom and independence and England may cede parts of Cape Colony Natal and Bechuanaland where inhabitants support the republics
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New York
Hague
Br. H. PB. N. Muller
Orange Free State
Netherlands
England
South Africa
Legation
Cape Colony
Natal
Bechuanaland
Can’t Hold Rensberg in British Retreat Dispatch
London reports severe fighting during the British retreat with heavy losses on both sides. Dispatch says it is doubtful if Rensberg can be held.
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London
Evening News
Rensberg
British Retire From Coles Kop Amid Boer Shelling
British forces withdraw from Coles Kop and surrounding posts near Rensberg after a Boer 40 pounder emplacement at Bastards Nek shells western positions. Boer numbers run in the thousands with five to one advantage when engagement occurs. The retreat ends British camps west of Rensberg. guns were safely removed from Coles Kop.
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Rensberg
Coles Kop
Bastards Nek
Mrensberg
Australian reporter visits Boer camp to learn fate of missing colleague
Rensberg February 13 An Australian journalist Mr Reay visited the Boer camp to inquire about Mr Hales of Lennon Daily News captured February 7 during the same conflict. He was blindfolded during travel and service before meeting Commandant Delarey who expressed sympathy for Lambie and regret that a noncombatant had been killed.
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Rensberg
Reay
Hales
Lennon Daily News
Lambie
Melbourne
Agxe
Delarey
Incomplete War Narrative Surfaces in OCR Fragment
An OCR fragment hints at a continuing war effort described as definite, but lacks context, dates, or actors. The text shows a claim of ongoing conflict without clear outcomes or locations. Further readable lines are needed to identify participants and endpoints.
Force under General Wood seizes Zoutpans Drift
A private telegram from London reports General Wood's force moving north and capturing Zoutpans Drift, which it now holds. The message notes the seizure occurred from the southward advance.
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London
Wood
Zoutpans Drift
Mafeking Garrison Hopeful as Relief Promised
An undated Mafeking dispatch via Durban on February 2 reports Lord Roberts promising relief within weeks. Colonel Baden-Powell says food will last, the garrison remains strong, and the Boers intend to starve them out rather than fight.
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London
Mafeking
Durban
Baden- Powell
Lord Roberts
Kimberley Bombarded As Boer Siege Continues
London dispatch from Colonel Kelzwich dated Feb 11 reports Kimberley bombarded throughout Feb 8. A two hour infantry engagement occurred at Albert Fountain on Feb 8 morning. Otherwise the situation remains unchanged.
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London
War Office
Kelzwich
Kimberley
Aleandersfontein
A Call for Local Agricultural Instruction
Editor Sentinel proposes weekly class instruction by a college instructor in the courthouse for Allen County farmers and township high schools. The plan suggests funding shared by the farmers institute and class members, offering a six week course before farm work begins to educate adults and youths alike.
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Allen County
Court House
Farmers’ County Institute
Hubler Union News and Obituary Notices
Hubler Union chapel had no Sunday school last Sunday due to the funeral of Josiah Henry. Obituary notes Washington township settler Peter Hubler died February 11 at 12 25 p m born December 3 1838 in Summit county Ohio he moved here as a young man and lived near the city for years He served the Banner Union Sunday school and church faithfully Surviving relatives include two brothers a sister and a son The funeral interment occurred at Hatfield cemetery on February 13.
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Hubler Union Chapel
Josiah Henry
Henry
John Oswald
F. McMakin
Edith Kamp
Washington Township
Peter Hubler
Hatfield Cemetery
Farm Home Burned Near Maples Victim Mrs Heisner
Information reached the city Tuesday that Mrs Heisner widow near Maples lost her home with contents in a fire. The total loss stood at 500 dollars and her savings around 1000 dollars were also destroyed in the blaze.
Democrats to Be First in Convention Schedule
Washington report says Democratic leaders agreed the Democratic National Convention should occur before the Republican and Populist gatherings. Bryan aims to have the party field, platform, and campaign plans ready ahead of rivals' formal declarations.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Bryan
Portraits honor Indiana Spanish War volunteers
The Indianapolis Press featured thirty fallen volunteers who died serving in Indiana regiments in the Spanish American War. Among the 157th regiment members listed are Lieut. W. W. Kerr and Privates Archer, W. A. Lovell, W. A. Snyder, Warren B. Luse, Harry O. Perkins, Charles Simon, Arthur Tones, W. Y. Overly, James B. Boomershine, Charles X. Perry, F. E. Kinney, H. W. Herring, and Lieut. Charles Slade. The paper places these names on Indiana’s roll of honor.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Spain
157Th Regiment
W. W. Kerr
Archer
W. A. Lovell
W. A. Snyder
Warren 8. Luse
Harry O. Perkins
Charles ¥. Simon
Arthur Tones
W. Y. Overly
James B. Boomershine
Charles X. Perry
F. E. Kinney
Markets Mixed as Wheat and Corn Rally on Paris Leads
Chicago buyers faced soft early wheat trade with May slipping to 68 1/4 to 68 3/4. Paris advance of 65 centimes spurred a late rally pushing May to around 69 1/2. Corn and oats followed firm in late trading as receipts rose and buyers remained active. Primary wheat receipts reached 970,000 bushels with strong local and country demand. Continuous price shifts occurred through the day, with closes showing mixed gains and losses across commodities.
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Chicago
Paris
Galveston
Parke
Minneapolis
Duluth
May
May Park
Maylard
May Ribs
Chicago live stock market report bottlecaps
Chicago market report for February 13 shows cattle receipts around 3000 with calves and cows at run prices and Texas Red beef at 4 to 5. Hog receipts reach 34000 with tops around 5.05 and varied prices across mixed and butcher, heavy and light hog categories.
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Chicago
Texas
New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report
Butter receipts 13 050 pkgs market steady at decline June creamery 23c western creamery 25c factory 16 1 2c Cheese receipts 1 706 pkgs market steady fall made fancy large 12 4 13c fall made fancy small 125 13c choice grades 11 4 124c Eggs receipts 17 609 pkgs market steady Western at mark 13 14 131 2 c Sugar raw strong fair refining 4c centrifugal 96 test 4 40 molasses sugar 3 34 3 18-10c Refined firm crushed 5 60 powdered 5 30 granulated 5 20 Coffee market quiet No 7 Rio tea
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New York
Western Creamery
Western
Rio
Tee
Fort Wayne Market Prices February grain and livestock
Fort Wayne market report lists prices for flour wheat corn meal oats rye corn oil meal figs seed clover seed wool hides calf hides tallow butter lard eggs chickens and beef quantities. Notable figures include spring wheat 4.40 to 4.60 per barrel, corn 27 to 20 cents, butter 16 to 17 cents, eggs 15 to 16 cents, lard 6 cents, and hay staple items across grains seeds and livestock.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Graham
Market Prices for Livestock and Meat Products
Listed prices include hay products with Timothy at 11.00 and 12.00, Clover at 6.00 and 7.00, Shorts at 15.00, Middling-Ton at 15.00, pork on foot at 4.60 and pork dressed at 5.50, dressed beef forequarters at 5 ic, and beef hindquarters at 7 714c.
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Hay
Timothy
Clover
One Applicant for Divorce in Circuit Court
Henry Salge seeks a divorce from Mary Salge alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed May 10, 1892 and separated December 30, 1897. He says she used indecent language in front of his children by a prior wife and barred their six year old boys from living in the home. Aiken & Dawson represent him.
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Henry Salge
Mary Salge
Aiken & Dawson
Plaintiff
Colerick sues Hilker on note for four hundred dollars
Henry Colerick commenced suit on a $400 note given for attorney fees in defending William F. Hilker et al. The case involves a debt arising from legal defenses. The report also covers multiple local actions and judgments including guardianship, debt claims, and a will recording.
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Henry Colerick
William F. Hilker
Hilker
Red Men plan state pow wow and jubilee in Kokomo
The Order of Red Men in Kokomo appoints committees for a July 3 and 4 pow wow and jubilee expected to attract about 30,000 people. The first day is Red Man’s day with July 4 carnival events involving citizens and Red Men, pitched as a historic Northern Indiana celebration.
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Kokomo
Ind
Order of Red Men
Indiana
Samuel M. Hench Seeks Twelfth District Congress Nomination
Political notices record Samuel M. Hench announcing candidacy for congress in Indiana's Twelfth district subject to Democratic convention. Also notices for CEAS L. Drummond and George B. Lawrence announcing representative bids in Allen County subject to nominating conventions.
Edward O'Rourke Seeks Allen Circuit Court Nomination
Edward O'Rourke declares candidacy for judge of the Allen circuit court subject to Democratic nominating convention decision.
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Sentinel
Allen
Edward O'Rourke
Allen County Sheriff Candidates Align With Democratic Nomination
A series of declarations from candidates including John H. Aiken Thomas E. Ellison and Frank Whitney announce runs for sheriff of Allen County, all subject to the decision of the democratic nominating convention. Frank Falker editor George W. Stout also signals candidacy before the convention.
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Allen County
George B. Lawrence
Superior Court
John H. Aiken
Thomas E. Ellison
Frank H. Whitney
Frank Falker
Sentinel
Sherif
Geo. W. Stout
John A. Bushman
Local candidate announcements for county commissioner races
A. R. Schnitker declares candidacy for the First district both long and short terms at the nominating convention. Christian Schlaudroff is noted as the regular term counterpart. Benji M’Quiston of Washington Township seeks the Second district nomination subject to the Democratic nominating convention.
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Editor Sentinel
A. R. Schnitker
M. L. Moody
Cedar Creek Township
Housekeeping Outfit At Old Prices For Spring
A furniture seller advertises savings of at least 25 percent on housekeeping outfits. With lumber, wages, and materials rising, they bought heavily and filled stores at old prices to offer customers spring purchases.
Furniture deal prompts market pressure on small shops
A note on a $140 worth housekeep ing furniture offered for $100 highlights how small stores lack space and capital to exploit favorable market conditions. The text warns buyers about sourcing furniture outside these outlets, implying risks or consequences for such choices.
Candidate for Re nomination in Third District
A note from County Commissioner candidate Co. E. Orff announces re nomination for the Third district seat, subject to the party convention.
County Treasurer Nomination Candidacy Filed
John H. Rohan announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer subject to the party convention.
John A Bushman Runs for County Surveyor
Candidate John A. Bushman announces his candidacy for county surveyor pending decision.
Coroner Candidate Seeks Re Nomination in Allen County
The speaker announces intent to run for re nomination as coroner of Allen county subject to the decision of the democratic nominative Dr. W. W. Barnett.
County Assessor Deliberations Face Decision
County records hint at a pending decision on the assessor position with names WILLIAM EGGEMANN and JOS. TONKEL noted, awaiting official action.
Wayne Township Trustee Candidate Declarations and Names
A candidate statement marks Wayne Township trustee bid by WM. Gaffney subject to nominating convention decisions. Louis Schirmeier and James Sion Smith are noted in the Democratic nominating process.
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Wayne Township
WM. Gaffney
Assessor Wayne Township Name Draws Candidate Request
The editor is urged to strike the name Thomas S. McGee as a candidate for assessor in Wayne Township. The brief note seeks to correct editorial records and assert political candidacy.
Central Passenger Association mileage tickets accepted on Nickel Plate Road
The Nickel Plate road joins the Central Passenger Association mileage ticket bureau. All properly issued mileage tickets from any member line remain valid on the Nickel Plate road from February 10 onward under the same terms as on other roads.
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Nickel Plate
Central Passenger Association
Marriage Licenses Issued to Local Couples
John Feser and Libby E Porter and Arlon B Hines with Z Gertrude McKee wed. Frank Sarler and Mary Shannon marry. Henry W Oetting weds Minnia Wehmeyer. Leon E R Hoffman and Annette M Rosenbaum unite. Leroy Scoles and M Constance Odou marry. Fred J Zimmerly and Bertha L Harries wed. John H Crystal and Dora M Tim berlake unite. Albert S French and Stella P Kistler weds. Ole M Braybrook and Gertrude Koch wed. George A Ohnech and Sophia Fel ger marry. Bird Suttenfield and Ollie Thatch- complete list of couples receiving marriage licenses.
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Frank Sarler
Mary Shannon
Henry W. Oetting
Minnia Wehmeyer
Leon E. R. Hoffman
Annette M. Rosenbaum
Leroy Scoles
M. Constance Odou
Fort Wayne to host meeting on Gil Belt Traction line
Portland Indiana February 13 The Gil Belt Traction company plans an electric line from Huntington to Portland via Bluffton with an estimated construction cost around 600000 A meeting is expected soon in Fort Wayne to discuss organizing the company and advancing the project
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Portland
Ind
Fort Wayne
Gil Belt Traction Company
Huntington
Bluffton
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LOERS
Renesberg
Lenden
Yeb
Modder River
Marshal Roberts
Buijer
Vaal Krantz
Modder
Barkley-West District
Koodoosberg
MacDonald
Faith IN Roberts
Boers Press
A&e
News OF
Hubler Union
N. W
S. W
5. Bush & Co
Separa
Tion
Maumee
Shirley City
R. B. Shirley
Supreme Court
O'Rourke
Ada B. Parker
Board of Children’s Guardians
Vesey
Allen County Loan and Savings Association
John
Carrie Stoehr
George Frederickson
Squire France
E. V. Emerick
The
Ryans
Auburn Foundry and Machine Works
David Tagtmeyer
A. H. Bittenger
Frederick Limecooley
Congress
Twelfth
Samuel M. Hench
Fort Wayne, Ind
Ceas. L. Drummond
Judge Circuit Court
Christian Schlaudroff
Setinel
Benji. M’quiston
Sentinsl
E. Orff
Charles Griebel
M. M. Thompson
John H. Brannan
John H. Rohan
W. W. Barnett
William Eggemann
Jos. Tonkel
Louis Schirmeyer
James Sion Smith
Wayne
Thomas S. M'Gee
John Feser
Libby E. Porter
Arlon B. Hines
Z. Gertrude McKee
Fred J. Zimmerly
Bertha L. Harries
John H. Crystal
Dora M. Timberlake
Albert S. French and
Stella P
Kistler
Ole M. Braybrook
Gertrude Koch
George A. Ohnech
Sophia Felger
Bird Suttenfield
Ollie Thatch
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