Boers advance in Natal as Britain weighs transport moves
Reports from London and Natal describe Boer forces south of the Tugela and west of Chisvely while Lord Roberts plans to move after transport completion. Militia debates focus on climate, disease, and comfort as Churchill notes mobilization pauses. A large Boer command reportedly encamps near Nein with wagons as they plan fortifications.
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Fhrde Gudt Afoe
Zululand
London
Spencer Wilkinson
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Lori Methuen
Wilkinson Hen
Winston Churchill
Mr. Wilkingon
Bully
Voolkraots
Weel
Kimberly
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Four Improved Guns to Be Transferred to England
London reports war office preparations for South Africa troop needs. Four large steamers chartered and four naval 9-pounder guns built for England to be sent with plans to expand home defenses. Debate grows over the adequacy and funding of measures amid calls for a larger, better organized force. Menelik’s eyes opened in Paris as Count Leontiff cites Menelik’s fear of British invincibility and a potential demonstration if Italy moves.
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London
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South Africa
Woolwich Arsenal
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Lansdowne
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Saya
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Wyndham speaks on home defense and army measures
In London the house heard Sir George Wyndham outline army plans amid crowding spectators including Joseph Choate and Henry White. He signaled future steps on home defenses, noting no move toward compulsory service and detailing envisioned artillery and infantry camps.
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London
Ominions
George Wynd- Ween
War Office
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Henry White
W. T. Baker
Chicago Board of Trade
Committee On Supply
I Aeaens
Visit of Dr Levds to St Petersburg Postponed
St Petersburg correspondent says the planned visit of Dr Levds, Transvaal representative, is postponed as the duke and duchess of Saxe Coburg are the guests of the czar. A visit to St Petersburg will be made at an early date.
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Lennon
St. Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
Dr. Levds
Transvaal
Buxe-Coburg
Orders for Torpedoes for Britain in London
London report says Britain is placing large orders for torpedoes from Schwarts-Koy for the admiralty. The Berlin dispatch in the Daily Mail notes the orders will be executed for Italy, indicating wartime supply actions.
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London
Great Britain
Berlin
Daily Mail
Lerae Oniere
Admiralty
Bileg
Iialy
Bombardment Report from Kimberley and Kempere Dam
A heavy bombardment occurred yesterday at Kimberley with continued artillery fire today from Doey big guns at Kempere dam. The report references a bubonic plague context, noting widespread concerns and confusion.
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Kemperedam
White Women Attacked by the Plague in Honolulu
A February report from Surgeon D A Carmichael detailing January plague cases in Honolulu shows white women attacked in different districts, one linked to a dead rat and a suspected pet dog exposure. From December 1 to January 31, 52 cases and 41 deaths were recorded, with Chinatown burning cited as a massive displacement event.
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Washington
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Wyman
Yopork Waa
Tome God
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Water conditions flood Columbus area report
In Columbus area reports indicate very high water levels and rising river pressures. The forecast warns of possible flooding along downstream reaches with intensifying tides and authorities urging residents to monitor conditions and seek higher ground if advised.
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Columbus
Anti-Trust Conference Draws Broad Coalition in Chicago
Chicago February 12, the National Anti-Trust League conference at Central Music Hall gathered leaders from multiple parties to oppose corporate restraint of trade. Delegates debated government ownership of railways and telegraphs, abolition of private trustees, and tax on unworked coal mines, with calls for a strong independent political movement to curb monopolies.
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National Anti-Trust League
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Turbulent Political Shifts and War Updates Across Regions
Reports indicate Democrats seek Taylor's ouster while Republican factions threaten national impact. Kentucky incident sparks federal attention as court actions unfold. Boer battles flare in Natal amid heavy December deaths and strategic troop movements. Local governance sees tax changes, judicial shifts, and procedural notices as crime and commerce update daily affairs.
Women leaders seek WCTU stance on army canteen sales
Mrs Lilian Bowens president of the National WCTU, with Anna Gorton and Margaret Dye Fills, met President McKinley by request. The 300000 WCTU members urged the attorney general's approval of the army canteen liquor policy, while McKinley praised the union and cited the AG’s ruling as final.
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Lilian M. Bowens
National Woman's Christian Temperance Unlon
Mies Anna Gorton
Vica Preitest
Jarze
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Department of Efication
Cterview Oy
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Woman's Christian Temperanre Vale
Fugitives Escape New Orleans Parish Prison
Frank Johnson and Thomas McGlyney escaped the parish prison in New Orleans after midnight during a tense legal fight. Johnson fled. McGlyney remains in custody with both ankles broken. Jailers and authorities in Bowie County Texas have pursued the pair for alleged highway robberies and related crimes.
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New Orleans
Frank Johnson
Thomas MecGlyney
Texas
Corte
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McGivney
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Bowie County
Johnsegg
Bartlet
Harry Williame
Charlies Miler
President Nominates Commission Era to Paris Exposition
Reports say the president nominated the commission era to attend the Paris exposition. Mrs. Palmer won the first confirmed appointment in a developing political scene. W C T U representatives urged the president to support the army rationing plan. The woman suffrage convention adopted resolutions.
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Mra. Palmer
Universal travel of goods in bond bill passes law
The house approved the bill to apply the law allowing travel of goods in bond universally. The week saw the start of consideration on the pending financial measure.
Agrarians Protest U S Favoring Germany
The agrarians protest the United States being favored by Germany as Belgium and France plan to oppose U S control of the Nicaragua canal. Coffee from Rio is to be unloaded at New Orleans and shipped to Texas by fall. The airthrug campaign began in Chicago. Colonel Bryan spoke at Richmond Virginia.
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Belgium
Nicaragua
Rio
New Orleans
Texas
Chicago
Bryan
Richmond
Agrarians in Session in Berlin Navy Debate Dominates
Berlin February 12. The annual agrarian convention opened with the Federation of Husbandmen gathering 50,000 members and reporting 54,100 in the ranks. President Roncke praised the Meso pitamie proposal while warning the meat inspection bill may not pass. The conference urged government aid for agriculture and steps against the United States and Great Britain tied to the most favored nation clause.
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Germany
Federation of Husbandimen
Roncke
Foreien
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Herr Hons
Pes
Prince Hohenlohe
Che Releastag
Great Britain
Convention
Dr. Leyds
Brussels
Berliner Post
Wilba
Bashee Channel Reference From the Twenty 20th
A terse note mentions the Bashee Channel and an event around the twentieth date, with islands described as being to one side of the channel. The fragment preserves geographic focus and a dated reference without broader context.
Von Bulow Explains Renewal of Island Abrogation Law
Berlin February 12 Count Von Bulow introduced in the reichstag a draft law to abrogate treaties with Tonga Samoa and part of Zanzibar arguing recent Anglo German and German American agreements partition the islands The minister said German navy contested US claim to a port and settlement in Samoa Washington February 12 the president issued an executive order placing Tutuilla under the navy department with Assistant Secretary Allen to administer this and other islands under naval jurisdiction
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Samoa
Zanzibar
Count von Bulow
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Upola
Savait
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Tutuilla
Navy Department
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European Protest Alarm Over Micarakue Waterway Control
Brussels and Paris plan to protest any treaty that would hand over the Micarague waterway to the United States. A Brun sels dispatch notes Belgium and France seek to align treaties with Nicaragua to share control over the ocean linking water masses.
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Belgium
France
United States
Famine Distress Rising in India Says Viceroy
Lord Durgen the Indian viceroy reports worsening famine distress in India with relief beneficiaries now totaling 3,000,000. The dispatch notes growing hunger as famine spreads and urges continued aid and action.
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London
Lord Durgen
Princton patrols northern Philippine islands amid peace treaty doubts
A February report says the US gunboat Princeton raised American flags and appointed naval governors on the Tala nes and Calagan islands near Samar and Leyte after being ordered by Admiral Watson and General Oxte rd. Rumors say Japan may seek the islands as Washington dictates a policy to reclaim northern possessions.
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United States
Princeton
Talanes
Calagan Islands
Paris
Bayat Ialand
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Samar
Leyte
Washington
Pebrugry
Navy Department
Actiog
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Oxterd
Philippines
Powee Sa
Jaritude
Tax on Berlin department stores outlined by Prussian government
The government text published today imposes a 2 percent tax on sales from 500 0 marks upward, increasing to 5 percent with each additional million in sales, targeting department stores in Prussia.
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Tason Department Stores
Berlin
Prussia
Viermaen Gunboat Fitting Takes Soundings at Macao
Hong Kong correspondent reports the Viermaen gunboat fits has been engaged for two days taking soundings in the inner harbor of Macao. The processing has excited much comment.
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Geanobent
London
Hong Kong
Daily Mall Sage
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Tve
Inuer Harbor
Macao
Texans Await To Join Fleet Off St Thomas
A report from San Juan Puerto Rico notes the Pit Texans arrived February 3 and have waited to join the American fleet off St Thomas. A Pekin dispatch relays that information has been sent to the Teac Li Yamen and foreign legations regarding the New York audience Petrnecy omnEY.
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Puerto Rico
United States
St. Thomas
PEKIN
Teac Li Yamen
Guaranteed Cure for Piles With PAZO Ointment
Manufacturers authorize refund if PAZO Ointment fails to cure piles. Cures ordinary cases in six days, worst in fourteen. One application gives relief. Price 50 cents. Paris Medicine Co. patent. Coverage applies if druggist does not stock within a week.
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Paris Medicine Co
Democratic Convention May Get Western City Decision
A Chicago dispatch reports Bryan supporters voice anti trust platform and push to hold the Democratic Convention in a Western city. The outcome could shape the convention agenda and venue.
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Bryan
Brya
Republic
Boers Shelled Renaberg as British Advance Lifts Siege
An article brief notes Boer positions at Renaberg were shelled on February 12 as British forces press the siege. The section describes Boer troops withdrawing and the British attack intensifying.
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Renaberg
Presbytery Meeting Decides on Teachings in Union Theological Context
The Presbytery, led by Rev. G stated clerk, held an ordinary meeting to decide on the teachings of Dr. New York. A vote resulted in two propositions discussed by Arthur G. McGMm, with February framing the timeline for potential actions.
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Court session details from Molineux's New York counsel
In New York on February 12 the Darty senior course for Roland By Moth was discussed with confidence. Mr Weeks stated he would keep Soline to Line Sing while awaiting the appeal and believed the postponement could be avoided.
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Pettationa
Kat
Windham
Lord Lansdowne
Howse of Lords
Wrentham
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
House of Lords
Wyndham
Wales
Henry Campbell Bannerman
House of Cormone
Molineux
New York
Darty
Roland
Moth
Weeks
Soline
The Gift of Healing and Its Medical Promise
A fragmented account discusses a claimed healing method combining scientific training with practice in a college setting. It references a brother Phystetank and hints at a free trial treatment being offered or promoted.
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