British and Boer Movements Amid Ladysmith Reports
News briefs describe unsettled British and Boer operations around Ladysmith Modder River and Zululand. Refugees totalling 1,400 arrive at Modder River after fleeing Barkley West. Boer raids and British artillery actions are reported with no confirmation of a Ladysmith sortie. Prince Henry returns to Berlin welcomed by the Kaiser and officials.
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Modderton
Bieku
Marshal Roberts
Buller
Vaalkrants
Lord Roberts
Lord Roerts
Modder River
Barkley West District
Kociesberg
MacDonald
Ladysmith
Durban
Wlangwamell
Colenso
Rensberg
Fhey
Ruble
Cecil Rhodes
Leyds
Europe
Leyte
Myr Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Prince Henry
Timae
Berlin
Prince Henry of
William I
Guard of Honor
Prince Holonlohe
Prir
Devlin
Ilen
Pacific Cable Survey Completed and Route Shown
The Pacific cable survey is finished with soundings compiled though not released yet. The Nero steamer’s voyage reveals a proposed route via Midway Island to Guam and Manila, with stops at Yourhema for coal and Honolulu for landing.
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Pacific
San Prancisco
Washington
Midway Island
Guam
Manila
Yourhema
Honolulu
Kimberley Bombarded and Skirmish at Alexandersfontein
London war office dispatch from Colonel Kekewich dated February 11 reports Kimberley bombarded on February 8. A two hour infantry engagement occurred at Alexandersfontein on February 9 with no change in the broader situation.
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Bowhara Kimber
London
War Office
Kekewich
Kimberley
Alexandersfontein
Detective Felts Killed in Virginia Convict Capture
At Sword's Creek Virginia Detective J Felts was shot and killed by escaped convict William Lee who was then shot and killed by Deputy Marshal Baldwin. Felts and Baldwin had tracked Lee to a deserted house and used a fright tactic with a boy on horseback to draw Lee out. Felts was killed when Lee fired.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Sword's Creek
Virginia
J. Felts
William Lee
Marshal Baldwin
Baldwin
Felte
Lee
Felts
Clark Case Details Revealed By Senate Elections Committee
Montana campaign financier McNeil testifies about funding in the Clark senatorial bid. He recalls cutting an impression letter and says funds spent were his own, with limited assistance from A. J. Davidson. He mentions campaign headquarters, interactions with Wellcome and Whiteside, and meeting Clark allies during the race.
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Clark
Committee On Elections
Washington
Senate Committee On Elections
Otyos
McNeil
Sirlean
Edmunds
Johns
Lewiston
Neil
Helena
Mrr. Hamands
Nett
Campbell
Montana
Pergus County
Dave Hillger
Mr. Williams
A. J. Davidson
Infergus County
Helenotel Niten
Wellcome
Mr. Whiteside
Senator Clark
Whiteside
Hauser
Baviigon
Walter Cooper
Holman
Roosevelt Declines Vice Presidency for Governorship
Albany February 14 Governor Roosevelt states he will not accept the vice presidential nomination under any circumstances. He notes press and public letters urging the move but says his duty is to continue as governor of the state, believing his work there should be completed.
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Roosevelt
Albany
Leper Colony Probe and Congressman Chickering Dead
Dr. Engstad, visiting Walsh county, reports two lepers in a derelict cabin near Edinburgh. A Norwegian boy of three and a Swede of 87 suffer severe leprosy as public fear grows. In New York, Congressman Charles A. Chickering is found dead outside the Grand Union hotel after a possible fall or jump from a fourth floor window.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Jwetad
Grand Forks
N. D
Walsh County
Walsa County Committee
Ediburgh
Engatad
United States
Jepey
Congressman Chickering
New York
Charles A. Chickering
Copenhagen
N. Y
Grand Union Hotel
Mr. Chickering
Forty First Street
Missouri and Iowa Southern railway plans move forward
Colonel J E House of Omaha and Judge James Humphrey of Junction City Kan attend a Sedalia Missouri board meeting. A L Strang president reports finances secured and work to begin within thirty days. The line will run from Sedalla through Marshall to Miami and then north to an undetermined point in Iowa.
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Hooming
New Railroad
Sedalia
J. E. House
Omaha
James Humphrey
Junction City
Kan
Missouri & Iowa Southern Railway
A. L. Strang
New York
Sedalla
Marshall
Miami
Lows
Roberts Plans Invasion Of Free State Near Kimberley
London reports Lord Roberts has 35,000 men poised to strike near Jacobsdal and threaten Kimberley to force Cronje back toward Bloemfontein. Colville named to lead Ninth division, Pole-Carew to succeed. Censor rules restrict news, but more details may follow. Kimberley besieged, morale fading, Boer bombardment intensifies as Natal Boer actions push toward the Tugela.
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London
Lord Robarts
Magersfontein
Jacobsdal
Free State
Cronje
Kimberley
Bloemfontein
Roberts
Henry Colville
Guards Brigade
Colville
Reginald Pole-Carew
Lord Roberts
Modder River
War Office
Plac
Natal
Bloy
Chievley
Reasons for the Retreat From Vaalkrantz
Field Marshal Lord Roberts reports Buller states entrenching Vaalkrantz after seizure was impractical due to ground, heavy gunfire and exposed positions. He says advancing on Lady Smith by Harding or Mongers draft cannot be pressed, as securing Vaalkrantz is essential.
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Gbeorr
Mold
Iricish
London
War Office
Field Marshal
Lord Roberts
Madder River
Buller
Vaalkrantz
Pivo
Ladysmith
Harding
Cullom Delegates Bolt at Sangamon County R Party Meet
Springfield Ill Feb 13 Cullom delegates bolt from the Sangamon county republican convention after a morning of fierce clashes between Governor Tanner's supporters and Senator Cullom's faction. Andrew J. Lester was named temporary chairman prompting the walkout by Cullom backers.
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Springfield
Jil
Sangamon County
Hera
Tanner
Cullom
Andrew J. Lester
New Regiment to Sail for Philippines from Fort Slocum
Washington February 13. A largely new regiment is being organized at Fort Slocum New York harbor for service in the Philippines. About 1100 men including infantry cavalry and hospital corps. Commanded by Captain Ste avant for Manila the regiment sails aboard transports soon after the first of March.
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Philippines
Washington
Fort Slocum
New York Harbor
Witnesses Sought in Clark Case as Bank Official Testifies
David R. Peeler, president of the First National Bank of Kalispell Montana, testifies in the Clark case. Senator Chandler presses to locate missing witnesses Swede Murphy Bee Woods and Warner. Peeler confirms Geiger borrowed 2300 dollars with a deed as security but cannot provide exact loan dates.
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Chandler
Vin
Washington
David R. Peeler
First National Bank
Kalispell
Ment
Clark
Peeler
Murphy
BE. P. Woods
2. G. Warner
Hartman Gaiden
Butte
California
Mr. Geiger
Central Bank
Geiger
Chandlery
Trusts Under Fire as Chicago Anti-Trust Meet Opens
Chicago officials and delegates convened at Central Music Hall for an anti trust conference led by Mayor Tharrison who urged education to elect a legislative body to curb monopoly and support measures to abolish trusts. Former Judge Prentiss of Tulnois served as temporary chairman.
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Mayer Carter Twirrison
United States Senate
Chicago
Anti-Trust Conference
Anti-Trust League
Central Music Hall
Lockwoud
Tharrison
Senate
United States
House
Parry
Prentiss of
Tulnois
Bill for Lincoln statue and other early bills
Washington lawmakers introduce a Lincoln statue bill with 590000 proposed. Vandiver seeks campaign finance prohibition. Other measures include Union Pacific debt commission, stronger interstate commerce powers, and convict-made goods transport ban. Louisville reports a court awaiting ceasefire in gubernatorial fight and a reward proposal for governor Gowbel assassins. Senate and House meet at the courthouse as political maneuvering continues.
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Smith
Mingis
Commission
Noonan
Illinois
Bill Passed Expands In Bond Shipment Across United States
In Washington February 24, an important house bill broadens the in bond shipping law to permit transit of goods through any U S territory to foreign ports. It mainly aims to boost U S transportation firms in transcontinental trade to the orient and repeals the March 1, 1895 restriction on shipping in bond to the Mexican free zone.
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Washington, D. C
House
United States
Hill
Hawaii Under Discussion by President on Plague Aid
Senator Cullom met with the president at the White House to discuss legislation before Congress regarding Hawaii. They considered temporary measures to empower local government to aid natives whose houses burned to prevent bubonic plague spread and assist those in distress.
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Hawaii
Washington
Cullom
White House
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
Proposed Cabinet Officer for Mines and Mining
Washington February 13 a bill favorably acted on by the house committee on mines and mining creates an executive department of mines with charge of affairs including the geological survey. the proposed secretary will have cabinet rank and salary equal to other officers and an assistant secretary will have the same standing as the first assistant secretary of the interior.
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Washington
Secretary of Mines and Mining
House Committee On Mines and Mining
Bil
Geological Survey
Crescent Hotel Opens March First At Eureka Springs
All year resort opens March 1 1900 in Eureka Springs Arkansas offering health and pleasure appeal. Features pure sparkling water and convenient accommodations with sleeper service via the Wrisco Line. For particulars contact the hotel manager or a Frisco Line representative.
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Crescent
Eureka Springs
Ark
Wrisco
Frisco
Queen Victoria Opens Parliament in 1886 Return
In a rare move the queen will open parliament on February 14 by urgent request of Lord Salisbury marking her first such act since January 22 1886 when she opened parliament as Gladstone presented his Irish Home Rule Bill.
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Lord Salisbury
Victoria
Gladstone
A Review of Mercury Free Catarrh Remedies
An article argues against mercury in catarrh cures and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It notes Mercury can destroy smell and affect the mucous system while Hall's remedy is mercury free and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It includes a Dutch minister told off by a farmer over belief in a personal devil with a Bible portrait.
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Althoush
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Southern Review of Commerce
Transvaal
Holland
Grain-O replaces coffee in stores with grain drink
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a pure grain coffee substitute, easy on delicate stomachs, costing about a quarter the price of coffee, and suitable for children at 15 cents per package. The piece also recounts a Transvaal anecdote where President Kruger dismisses a job applicant as unfit for small roles.
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Pacspic Junction
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Dan Lugsch
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Npat Army Movement
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Statue OF Lincoln
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