War dispatch from Paardebers and near Kimberley updates
London reports on Paardebers and Kimberley freight of reinforcements and supplies. Queen Victoria hints at good war news while war officials deny confirmations. General Cronje and Ladysmith relief efforts are debated amid cautious optimism and scattered troop movements in Natal and the Free State.
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Lord Roberts
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Paardeberg
Jacobsdal
Kimberley
Windsor
Seat of War
Larysmith
Lincolnshire Militia
Osborne House
Winder
Crenje
Bloemfontein
Capetown
Buller
Monte Christo
Dandysmith
Westminster Gazette
Natal
Ladysmith
Cronje
Butler
Pietermaritzburg
Zulwhand
Dundee
Helpmaakar
Tarkastad
Stromberg
Burgherdorp
No Action Concerning Macrum In Durban Letters Alleged
London reports no government step yet on Charles E. Macrum allegations against Durban letters. Ambassador Choate has received no instructions to inquire. British officials deem it extremely unlikely that consular letters were opened as Macrum claimed.
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Great Britain
London
Charles E. Macrum
United States
Pretoria
Joseph H. Choate
Durban
Mfr. Macrum
Amends Civil Service Law to Five Year Terms
Washington February 21 Representative Lacey of Iowa introduced a bill to amend the civil service act requiring government employees to serve fixed five year terms with eligibility for a second five year term. Those already serving would be phased into five year terms and further classes would have expirations staggered. The annual patent office report for year ending December 21 1899 shows receipts of 1 25 457 2 but only twice exceeded since 1836 with a surplus of 113 673 after expenses. The patent office has paid into the treasury 5 086 649 more than drawn out. Patents issued including designs and reissues numbered 25 527, a record at once exceeded. The number of patents issued on virtue during the year was 8 135.
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House
Washington
Lacey
Iowa
Commissioner of Patents
Patent Office
Treasury
Springfield delegates plan visit to Admiral Dewey
In Springfield NL on February 21 Commander Inman and partners Rannels Hinrichsen Dunlap depart for Washington to join Senator Cullom. The committee will present the verbal invitation Admiral Dewey accepted for a May 3 department encampment souvenir meeting in Jacksonville.
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Trivite Dever
Springfield
Inmanauf
Charles $. Rannels
Formner
William HH. Hinrichsen
M. F. Dunlap
Jacksonville
Washington
Cullom
Admiral Dewey
Senate panel probes Clark expenses during campaign
Washington report details cross examination of Senator Clark as he admits destroying checks and stubs for a memorandum of expenses. He says funds were to cover incurred costs, not for a senatorial bid, and denies bribery charges while noting unclear statements about his son’s finances and real estate dealings with Warren.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Elections
Clark
Campbell
Ife
Montana
Warren
Wellcome
Bickford
Dr. Betor
Representative Woods
Mr. Woods
Dr. Ector
Mr. Bickford
Senator Hoar
Mr. Cor
Attorney General rails at state insurance and loan abuses
In a Senate communication Attorney General Remiley denounces life companies and building and loan associations for promises that cannot be kept and high expenses. He argues state control is insufficient to protect investors and policyholders and says the opinion will fuel legislative efforts to curb abuses. No company names are given.
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Loan Agave Des Boines
Remiley
Senate
Fhe
American Sash and Door Company Formed In New Jersey
The American Sash and Door Company, capitalized at six million dollars with five point five million in common stock, has been organized by Match and Ritscher. Incorporated under New Jersey law today, it aims to acquire sash door blinds and interior finish mills in Chicago.
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Sh and
Door
the Tribune
American Sash and Door Company
Match & Ritscher
New Jersey
Chicago
Department Stores Win Out In Missouri Supreme CourtRuling
Jefferson City Mo Feb 21 The supreme court en banc declared the department store tax unconstitutional and void The opinion by Judge Robinson holds the occupation tax as a license to do business unfairly targets St Joseph Kansas City and St Louis stores with a large clerk count The ruling objects to selective local tax legislation.
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Supreme Court En Banc
Robinson
St. Joseph
Kansas City
St. Louis
Move to Stop War Rumors of Intervention in South Africa
Berlin reports New York World Cablegram says Germany may face pressure from Russia and France to join an intervention in the South African war. Paris and London dispatchers note cabinet officials hedging, with Boer forces advancing toward Bloemfontein as Kitchener clout and French and Delarey maneuvers unfold.
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New York World
South Africa
Kleine Journal
Opiinion
Paris
Russia
France
Germany
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London
Hh. W. Lucy
War Office
Conje
Wyndham
Howe
Rea
Horevev
Bloemfontein
Lord Kitchener
Whelly-Kenny
MacDonald
Kadossrand Ford
French
Kimberley
Modder
Lucy
Delarey
Moers
Colesbury
Topsgrahy
Kentucky Senate Session Shifts Power as Goebel Crisiscontinues
In Frankfort Kentucky February 23 192? the senate opened under President Pro Tem Carter and adjourned to reassemble later. Republicans led by Lt Governor Marshall left after prayer while Democrats preserved session. Allen moved to ratify Goebel Governor action and the body approved by viva voce vote. Tomorrow both chambers planned further adjournments and possible ratification of Goebel Beckham Marshall contests.
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Frankfort
Senate
House
Goebel-Faylor
Cuban teachers to Harvard summer school visit plan
Havana officials say Cuban teachers will not be boarded by Harvard University. Superintendent E. Frye notes tuition will be provided free, but students must cover their own board. Applications are pouring in hourly.
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Havana
E. Frye
Harvard Summer School
Harvard University
Fresh Hope for Pawan
Paris February 20 a government official told AP that French hopes the United States will wait for the Walker commission report before choosing a canal route. He added that expert and engineering opinions should guide the final decision on the Nicaraguan canal project.
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Pawan
Paris
Associated Press
Walker Commission
A Colonial Debate On Extension Of Constitution In Hawaii
In Washington a Senate debate on congressional authority to extend or withhold constitutional power over new territories unfolds. Hale's resolution prompts discussions on District of Columbia governance, telephone charges, and the reach of constitutional rule as lawmakers consider Hawaii's territorial status and broader federal reach.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Mains
Congress
United States
Territory
Hawaii
District of Columbia
Gallinger
Platt
Connecticut
Supreme Centra
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Tillman
Foraker
Virginia
Maryland
Clinton
Texas
Maraker
Hoar
Lindsay
Jefferson
Buller Advances After Victory At Monte Cristo
General Buller reports assaulting Monte Cristo from Chingolo and surrounding grounds. Second brigade and cavalry watched routes of escape as Welsh Fusiliers and Queen’s troops pressed the enemy, capturing camps and stores while weather and rough ground tested the force. Casualties are light. gunners and naval support praised.
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London
Tech
War Office
Buller
Chibwell
Cingolo
Hil Yard
Monte Cristo
Monte Christo
Ranke
Tugela
Queen's
Scots Fusiberg
Chieveley
Mourning Proclaimed for Goebel by Kentucky House
In Frankfort on February 20 the Kentucky House convened with Speaker Lrimble presiding. The journal from Louisville shows a quorum call failed to meet. 53 of 60 Democrats were present as Republicans did not respond. A mourning resolution directs draping of legislative halls and placing the state capitol flag at half mast for Governor Goebel.
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Frankfort
House
Lrimble
Louisville
Hickman
State House
State Capitol
Goebel
State Mining Schools bill presented in Congress
Washington Feb 20 Rep. Monidell of Wyoming presented the committee report on a bill to apply part of the proceeds from public land sales to endowment and support of mining schools in states and territories. The report stresses the mining industry's importance and government fostered state mining schools, akin to agricultural colleges.
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Washington, D. C
Monidell
Wya
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Blood Purification
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy, claiming it purifies the blood and cures kidney trouble back pains and indigestion. A testimonial from W. A. Reed of East Providence describes relief after use.
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Hood
New Job for Women and International Music Link
A Connecticut paper notes women can hire help to handle tradesmen landlords and servants for a price, while Prof. Albert A. Stanley of Michigan is named U S representative of a new International Society of Musicians to unite musicians and writers and promote science. Also reported are artist William Stanley Haseltine’s Rome death at 65, a Minneapolis seed firm offer with a free knife, Moorehead Kansas cooperative ventures, and assorted short items on liberty, stagnation, and starch.
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Connecticut
Albert A. Stanley
Department of Music
University of Michigan
United States
International Society of Musicians
Germany
Stanley
William Stanley Haseltine
Rome
Philadelphia
Harvard
National Academy
Italy
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