Dewet Routs the British in Tabaksberg Engagement
Feb. 12 report from Cape Colony details a January 31 battle at Tabaksberg where Boer forces under General Dewet ambushed and defeated Major Crewe's 700-strong column. Crewe conducted rear-guard actions, saved convoy, and withdrew under night entrenchments, later joining General Knox near Bloemfontein. Lord Kitchener commended Crewe’s actions.
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East London
Cape Colony
Dewet
Tabaksberg
Small Deer
Bloemfontein
Major Crewe
General Knox
Lord Kitchener
Belgium backs mediation on Boer war in chamber vote
In Brussels on February 11 the Belgian chamber of deputies unanimously adopted a resolution toward mediation. A petition urged Belgium to propose arbitration between Great Britain and the Boers. M. Janson urged support for Belgium proposing arbitration, but M. de Favoreau argued intervention was impossible. The chamber adopted the motion unanimously.
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Hoer
Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Belgium
Great Britain
de Favoreauf
Afation
United States
England
M. Janson
Chamber
M. de Favoreau
Des Moines Packing Plant to Start Operations Next Week
Dex Molen Thine reports Des Moines will host a new packing plant with $500,000 in resources. The facility, leased from Cy and FM Hubbell, plans remodeling and a large machinery order to operate year round. Capacity includes 1000 hogs and 200 cattle daily, employing 200 to 400 workers and boosting farmer income statewide.
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Dex
Des Moles
Des Moines
Liverpool & Bes Moines
I, Cy and
Hubbell
Marty Wea
Herm
Sinclaires
Cedar Rapids
Morrell
Ottumwa
Cummins Declares Candidacy for Iowa Governor Nomination
A Des Moines report states Cummins announces his bid for the Republican nomination for governor. He notes he was urged by supporters to run and will not seek the U.S. Senate to succeed either Senator Culver or Senator Allison. Cummins stressed he joined the race only if no other candidate could conduct the thorough canvass.
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Des Moines
Cumpinins
Tle
United States
Collyer
Allison
Cummins
Ciuming
Cuntmins
Gammins
Iowa Butter and Egg Dealers’ Association
W. K. Hoardminy
Mississippi River
Seaboard
Chicago
Boardman
Sidney A. Foster
Iowa
Developments in England report Wood to Trent with Boer generals
London feb 11 King Edward plans ending the war in South Africa with General Sir Evelyn Wood to travel to the region as a special commissioner. He would supersede Lord Kitchener, who is to be relieved and become commander in India, with the king’s influence and Kaiser advice cited. Queen's personal estate noted at 3,000,000 with investments in railways and consols. Fifteen injured in a North Pacific wreck near Lockspur, San Rafael California. Waldeck-Rousseau, Paris premier, confined to bed but hopes to recover soon.
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Hoer
London
King Edward
South Africa
Evelyn Wood
Majuba
Lord Kitchener
India
New South Wales
Viscount Coss
Tit
Paris
M. ‘Waldeck-Rousseau
Edward Clarke
Sir Edward Clarke
Holborn Association
Lord Roberts
Buller
Christian Botha
Robbery of Express Package Containing $10000 at Manila
A stolen express package worth ten thousand dollars vanished after No 4 pulled in at Manila. Two trucks loaded to transfer a safe disappeared during the swap, with no trace of the safe or robbers found after an hour and a half search. No suspects named.
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Express Company
Manila
City
Dakota
No. 4
Sioux City
Druet
Bronze tablets for Floyd monument arrive for memorial
Two large bronze tablets weighing about 1000 pounds arrive for the Floyd monument. Ordered by the Floyd Memorial Association, they bear inscriptions honoring Sergeant Charles Moyd of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Tablets, 4 feet 11 inches by 6 feet 5 1/2 inches, completed with U.S. and state aid.
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Janx City
Floyd Monument
Floyd Memorial” Association
Floyd
Charles Moyd
Floyd “Memorial Associatio
United States
State of Law
Thomas Jetterson
Mississippi River
Pijon
Perkins Nominated by Republicans for Iowa Governor
Halter of oe D. Pere kins is a candidate for the nomination for governor of Iowa. A committee led by Mayor A. J. Burton notified him of unanimous GOP support from the unity of the county. Perkins, well known across the state, pledged to stand as a candidate and has long been discussed for higher offices including the United States Senate.
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Halter
D. Perekins
Edity Journal
Iowa
A. J. Burton
Burton
House of Representatives
Rks Perkins
Perkins
United States Senate
Court Grants Restraining Order in Windsor Case
In Polk County Feb 8 a restraining order barred the Board of Supervisors from spending proceeds of the courthouse bonds until the petition of rescission is resolved. J J Windsor appeals after losing in district court. The order does not block moving to temporary quarters or demolishing the old courthouse.
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Des Moines
J. J. Windsor Polkounty
Court House
Shes Court Merc
Penn
Supreme Meme Cour
Marbael
Indicted for Perjury Over Ottumwa Hotel Record
John St Kane of Eldon faces indictment by Wapello County grand jury on perjury charges for allegedly swearing he was not in Ottumwa in December 1898, when hotel records show he stayed there. The case ties to swindling scheme involving John W Barton and a forged mortgage linked to real dealer C S Norton.
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Witt Wapello
Ottumwa
John St. Kane
Eldon
Wapello County
John W. Barton
Kane
Barton
C. 8
Norton
Untys
Infant Burned to Death in Valley Junction House Fire
Des Moines reports an infant, child of John and family in Valley Junction, died after a fire started by younger siblings lighting paper in the absence of its mother. The two other children, ages 6 and 4, observed the blaze. the infant perished within ten minutes as neighbors attempted to contain the flames.
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John Smith
Valley Junction
D. Des Moines
Smith
Ares
Milner addresses Cape Town on Boer invasion threat
Sir Alfred Milner spoke to officers in Cape Town praising loyal colonial work and urging unity. He recalled initial doubts about penetrating Cape Colony and warned that calm resolve and collective effort were essential while defending the colony amid tensions with the Boer forces.
Carnegie Morgana move sparks Anglo American accord talks
In London and New York reports discuss a major stock shift and allied interests linked to Carnegie Morgana. Sources say the aim is enduring peace and a canal project with Pauncefote negotiations likely months away, awaiting Senate input and new British proposals.
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New York
Purel ‘x
Carnegi Pont Morgana
Elusion
Syndi Stoely
Carnegie
Mr. Chase
Pany
London
United Canal Project
Senate
Fusal
Dhate
Lord Pauheefote
Lival Pauncefote
Receiver named for Countess de Castellane assets
Judge Lavotole in the United States circuit court named George J. Gould and Helen M. Gould as receivers of all income of the Countess de Castellane. The action by Eugene Fischer a creditor aims to protect all creditors by equalizing claims and preventing preference. It alleges the Countess owes about twenty million francs in England and France and that her income since her father’s death has averaged around a substantial amount per year.
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George
Helen Gould
New York
Lavotule
United States
George J. Gout
Helen M. Gould
Gould
Bit
Countess de Castellane
England
France
Chicago Building Lockout Nears Settlement
The Chicago building industry lockout appears near resolution after long arbitration talks. Carpenters and builders unions and associations must ratify the agreement through their respective councils, with strong expectation of acceptance by contractors and unions. Also reported: Col Albert Bly Shin death in Washington from apoplexy after being found in his Riggs Hotel room. A man named John A. Fegan sentenced to life for wife murder in Estherville after confessing to the crime.
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Chicago
Carpenters and Builders’ Association
Master Carpenters’ssociation
The
Carpenters’ Executive Council
Brotherhood
Amalyasyited Society of Carpenters
Building Contractors’ Council
Carpenters
Suddey
Albert Bly
Washington
Albert D. Shin
Grand Army of the Republic
Riggs House
Explosion at Durango mining village kills workers
An explosion from dynamite stored underground at a Durango mining village in Mexico killed 87 people including men women and children. The blast destroyed the mountain top and caused widespread injuries while mine officials and families in nearby houses were affected. An official government inquiry is expected into the disaster.
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Chinuahy
Durango
Herman Kewtman
Sovernme
Hazing Report Sparks House Debate On West Point Inquiry
Washington February 11 The special Congressional committee report on the hazing of Cadet Booz and hazing at West Point was submitted to the House by Chairman Representative Dick and Representative Dill amid strong opposition to fighting and deaths tied to the case.
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Washington
Booz
West Point
House of Representas
Andy
Cadets’ Deaths Prompt Debate on Academy Discipline
A committee report notes two cadet deaths may be linked to hazing but stops short of assigning direct responsibility. It condemns the academy’s conflict with proper discipline and calls for firmer, practical measures to restore order and prevent further harm while preserving some of the institution’s prestige.
Proposals on Punishments by Chinese Officials
A source reports on negotiations naming punishments for high officials. Proposals include exile for Prince Tuan to Chinese areas, degradation and exile for Duke Tan to Manchuria, decapitation for Yu La, death by self-inflicted action for Chuang, and life imprisonment after a death sentence for Ying Nien. Additional figures Kisien and Sin Tong, with Sin Fong and Kong Yi posthumously condemned. Chinese Mavess Agency dispatches details.
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Prince Ching
Li Dung Chang
Trince Tuan
Duke Tan
Manchuria
Yu la
Chi Li
Chuang
Ying Nien
Chao ‘Tu Sux
Chao Su Kiam
Kisien
Yu Jisien
Sin ‘Tong
Sin ‘Fong
Jin Wing Heng
Kong Yi
Kang Yi
Mave
Disthat
Widespread distress admitted amid crop failures in nation
The interior minister says large sections suffer due to crop failures. Government relief totals 5,000,000 roubles with 1,500,000 already sent. private charity urged. Nearby reports note a vast 75,000 acre land sale in Minnesota by Ellsworth & Jones, and claims for a Franco-Russian led peace to ease Anglo-German tensions. King Milan of Serbia reported dead. deepest ocean depth recorded at 25,720 feet.
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St. Petersburg
Senate Debate Focuses on Naval and Shipping Bills
Congress actions span the District of Columbia appropriation, West Point matters, and ship subsidy debates. House and Senate clash over naval, militia, and revenue bills as lawmakers push for appropriations and policy shifts amid procedural delays and sharp speeches on the Philippines and colonial policy. Sir Edward Clarke criticizes British war terms and urges more favorable peace options in a lengthy dispatch from London.
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Washington
Senate
District of Colinbia
West Point Military Academy
House
Morgan
Alabami
Howington
Melatrin
Hott
Srnd
Delatte
Pritchard
Reynbd Can
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Tutler
Brown
Ohio
Congress
United States
Miers
Indiana
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Philippines
Ilinois
Tanna
Louisiana
Iowa Des Moines Residency Law Sparks Supreme Court Debate
Des Moines hosts a heated discussion as Polk County Bar backs a proposed amendment requiring Supreme Court judges to reside in Des Moines during their terms. The plan aims to keep the court in session and shorten delays, with advocates arguing it would speed up docket resolution and rulings.
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Polke
Des Moines
Baku Fire Fatalities Feared To Reach Hundreds
St. Petersburg reports the great petroleum fire at Baku may have hundreds of deaths. The full extent of the disaster is not yet known as officials and observers assess the blaze and its aftermath amid lingering uncertainty and ongoing investigations.
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Jent
Baku
St. Petersburg
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