British Naval and Army Movements in Natal War News
Reports from London and Durban describe heavy fighting near Ladysmith and the Orange River area. Censorship limits dispatches while British plans include 13 000 troops to be sent, with militia battalions and Yeomanry, as Lord Roberts extends lines toward Norval s Point and Colesberg amid Boer activity.
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London
Buller
William Henry Green
William Green
War Office
Natal
French
Rensburg
Lord Roberts
Norvals Point
Orange River
Free State
Bloemfontein
Norval's Point
Colesberg
Nagganpoort
Lord Methuen
Norval’s Point
War Office Nonoiheo
Fourth Cavalry Brigade
Alfred Milner
Belfast
Apearmams
Times
Regent
British Wilt passes toward Orange River in war notes
London writer G Spencer Wilkinson says in The Morning Post that the tide is turning in the western war theater. He forecasts reinforced British forces under generals Breneh Kelly-Neuny and Chinn acre preparing for operations, with passes at the Orange river to be held, bridges repaired, and troops grouped for a northern advance once Lord Roberts orders movement.
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Kelly-Kenny
Wollowtig
Hloenfontein
Cape Colony
Lord Roberts
T ‘Bee
Orange River
London
Spencer
Breneh
Kelly-Neuny
Chinnacre
Wilkinson
Bluestocking Banter Turns to Class Tension
Willie Washington tries conversation with a severe young woman who admires Shakespeare and classical authors. The girl responds with modest reading, while her mother watches and approves. Willie is labeled a bluestocking, prompting plans to leave and have the servant take in the clothesline.
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Willie Washington
Willie
Corneille
Moliere
Schiller
Amelia
Herester
Washington
Washington Star
German Officials Praise Bravery as War News Stirs Debate
Berlin reports Lt. Wachess of the war department says British prestige remains intact amid Boer fighting. Privates and correspondents praised for bravery. British officers criticized for strategies suited to different terrains. Also notes lumber company plans in St. Paul and a series of fires in California and Indiana causing damage to hotels and stores.
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Berlin
Waches
War Department
Associated Press
Great Britain
Midland
Chen
South Africa
Olitcos
Honest towns and laundry boxes in Connecticut talk
A traveling observer contrasts Connecticut towns with New York noting fewer burglaries and many honest habits. He highlights street laundry boxes used to receive packages in dry goods stores though suburban merchants keep late hours. The system works, he says, proving communal honesty despite ordinary risks. De Witt's Little Early Risers referenced for constipation relief. Harriet M. Burbank piano teacher advertises studio at 146 West Street.
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York
Wwe
Nation
New York
Connecticut
New York Herald
Philippine Question Caffery Discusses Expansion
Senator Caffery of Louisiana voiced an anti expansion stance in the senate, arguing Filipinos deserve full constitutional rights and suggesting they be “turned loose” when possible. Other senate actions included passing several bills, a brief executive session, and ratifications of peace and extradition treaties.
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Washington
Catfery
Louisiana
Senate
Ile
United States
Caffery
Senate receives Britain Nicaragua canal treaty in executive session
Washington Feb 6 The senate received the new treaty with Great Britain on building the Nicaragua canal and had it read in executive session. Senator Davis moved to make the treaty public. after discussion it was referred to the foreign relations committee. Senators commented that the treaty grants the United States full authority and would ensure neutrality of the canal, akin to the Suez canal.
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Washington
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
Senate
Davis
Chaimman
Vam
United States
Suez Canal
Wasthrington
Martin Jegislature
B. Crook
Coffle
Chirk Sotaeg Jaquierks
Fatebh Bs
Aieguedin
Wlite
House Proceedings Highlight Democratic Assault on Administration Policy
Washington dispatch reports Democrats in the House intensifying challenges to the administrations Philippine policy during debate on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Two Arkansas and Missouri Democrats spoke against the policy. a lengthy session drew attention to administration tactics and contested seats. Witnesses before a Senate committee included state officials, with testimony touching on voting and investigations. Porto Rico funding and Alaska civil code measures also featured in related proceedings.
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Washington
Web
House
Millsmore
Arkansas
Chan
Clare
Missouri
Sibley
Penns
Sion
Wis
Yester
Mie
Chicago
Kinigcoe
Lyanin
Sre
Exclusion Act Violations Reported In Fargo Court
Court notes in Fargo show twenty two Chinese defendants arraigned on exclusion act violations. Only three admitted membership claims with Moy Tam and Moy ia among those successful. Wing Hop of Wingamg Chicago proved standing. others failed.
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Fargo
Wingamg Company
Chicago
Wing Hop
Adar End Collision Injures Several. Three Missing
A night express from Columbus on the Hocking Valley line crashed into a Carey freight rear. The wreck, near Carey, damaged the caboose and two box cars while the passenger engine and express car burned. Missing are a passenger train brakeman, a freight brakeman, and the passenger fireman. Some passengers injured but not seriously. Hospital crews from Findlay and Upper Sandusky rushed to the scene.
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Toledo
Columbus
Hocking Valley Road
Findling
Upper Sandusky
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Myla
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Stewart Ave
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