Britons Storm Pieters Hill in February Relieve Ladysmith
From Camp to battlefield, British forces under General Horton and Colonel Kitchener assault Pieters Hill Railway Hill and adjacent trenches. Heavy lyddite shells and shrapnel pave the way as troops storm with fixed bayonets, taking prisoners and breaking Boer positions to open the road toward Ladysmith.
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Enso
Majuba Hill
Pieters Hill
Horton
Kitchener
Wynne
Northcote
Railway Hill
Nek
Hallway Hill
Pietera
Ladysmith
Colesberg Occupied by Clements Force in Boer War
General Clements entered Colesberg with Inniskillings and received an enthusiastic reception while Doers retreat. Several leaders arrested. Inhabitants report no starvation and limited violence despite prior Indian indignities. Roberts reports Colesberg Junction occupied and railway line functioning to Lanewalmans siding with few culverts blown.
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Clements
Inniskillings
Colesberg
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Paardeberg
Colesbero Junction
Boers Relentless as They Hold Guns at Paardeberg
From Paardeberg dated February 27 a special correspondent reports Boers faced surrender with guns and arms intact. A Vickers Maxim piece was the only weapon damaged by a British shell. A British officer and nine soldiers, captured, were provided deep holes by the Boers and treated kindly. The crossing ford flooded as Boers waded, carrying pots pans and blankets while rifles lay in heaps. Some prisoners feared British possession of Bloemfontein.
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London
Paardeberg
Dats
Bloemfontein
British Reoccupy Rensberg As War Office Reports
A London dispatch cites Arundel saying British troops reentered Rensberg. The War Office confirms a cable from Lord Roberts dated February 24 stating Rensberg was reoccupied yesterday by General elements at Paardeberg.
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London
Arundel
Rensberg
War Office
Lord Roberts
Ted Paardeberg
Renste
Populists Plan Next Moves After National Committee Meet
George F. Washburn, chairman of the Massachusetts Populist State committee, just back from the Populist National Committee meeting, says the Populists will pursue coordinated action and seek gains at the state level. He outlines goals and strategies discussed during the national gathering.
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Boston
George F. Washburn
Massachusetts Popuist State Committee
National Committee
Bryan Caldwell Nominated at Sioux Pelle for President and VP
Nomination of William J. Bryan for president and J. H. Caldwell for vice president is reported at Sioux Pelle C. May 9. The Democratic National convention is expected to endorse the ticket as Western Republicans show strong anti imperialist sentiment.
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William J. Bryan
Jhage Herre C. Caldwell
Sioux Pelle, & C
Waphbury
Plague Reported in Hawaii With Chinese Quarter Fire Response
Reports from Dr Michael, Honolulu surgeon in charge, describe seven plague cases January to February 14 in Maui at Kahului traced to a shop selling Orient imports. Authorities cordoned off the area, burned the Chinese quarter, and buried the dead. One new Honolulu case involves a Chinese child. Hartman treated with anti plague serum is recovering.
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Washington
Ifa- Wallon Islands
Marine Houplint
Carmichael
Hoyola
Kahului
Maui
Board of Health
Honolulu
Orient
Hartman
Tariff War Threat Looms Between Germany and United States
A Washington dispatch says German lawmakers may exclude American meat products, risking retaliation by the United States. Negotiations on reciprocity have stalled for months, with Germany wary of excluding all American goods. If exclusion is pursued, Washington may use its powers to press Germany to reaccept American products.
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New York
Times
Spen
Washington
Germany
United States
Lister
Ship St John Burns Off Java Coast En Route Yokohama
The St John bound from New York to Yokohama with coal oil caught fire and burned off the Java coast. The crew escaped unharmed and were rescued. The incident prompted warnings to other oceangoing vessels in the area.
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San Francisco
St. John
New York
Yokohawa
St Kea
Java
Chicago
D. B. Teneyck
North Leavitt Street
Unocle
Albany
N. ¥. According To the Story Told Be Mrs. Tenéyck
Rougler Wandell
Sacramento
Cal
the Historical Society of Wisconsin
California
William
Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Nea
Bee
Four men injured in Davidson wreck arrive at Santa Fe hospital
In Temple Texas February four men from the Davidson wreck were brought to Santa Fe hospital with burns and scalds but none seriously hurt. Engineer Kelly suffers the worst cuts to face and throat while W Hodges and O G Litton, tied to Santa Fe, were noted guests at the site. Other officials and guests from Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe and local clubs attended events and ball actions nearby.
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Nenison Brougit
Temple
Texas
Davidson
Santa Fe Hospital
Kelly
W. . Hodges
Ceneral
Santa Fe Syatemn
Chicago
O. G. Litton
Ateye Pooper
Bradquariere
Ioneko
Kan
Sitere
T. C. Wood
Gulf, Colorado
Sante Fe
Wylie Barber
San Anmlo
Ted T. McCormick
Minn Heasle Jourdan
Denver
A. M. Prater
Helen Vowrs
Bélton
G. A
Robbie Wade
Walter Lambert
Mira Yourlar
Galvémton
J.B. Coved
Mise Hattie Len
Ry Ro Campbell
Misa Zora Potts
Belton
R. 0. Gresham
Mine Tee Canteld
Metirerars
Frank Grazier
Miew Mace Hill
Tom Glover
Will Roby Irvin
Dave Young
Mies Lotte Stenhens
Frank Smith
Mise Lingie Hefey
Delten
Drake Candidacy Talk At Del Rio Texas
Colonel C C Drake of Eagle Pass speaks at Del Rio asserting loyalty to the Republican party and declines a congressional bid while pledging to lead if chosen. He says Federal appointees should represent constituents and participate in welfare of the country.
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C. & Drake
del Rio
Texas
Olonel
C. C. Drake
Eagle Pass
Avi
Congress
Feders
Wharton Citizens Plan Oil Mill Investment Group
A meeting in Wharton Texas on February 14 draws capitalists led by R H D Sorrell and H J Bolton to organize a company to build an oil mill and pursue related investments. The gathering is heralded as a pivotal step for Wharton’s future.
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Wharton
Texas
R. H. D. Sorre i
H. 7
Bolton
Inviting Event Honors Miss Pattison In Brookshire
In Brookshire Texas on February 24 invitations were sent by Mrs FR DeWilitio for a party in honor of Miss Helle Pattison. On Friday evening a social event took place in the local vicinity, noted as a gathering for the colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Texas
DeWilitio
Hellie Pattison
Euslus
Eurom mi
Budget Almanac and Local Notices Brief
Disjointed entry details city budget talks on platform and county costs for delinquent taxes. Includes Brenham club event with 200 members at Luck's hall and a smallpox fatality report from Burton prompting county health action.
Inquest Finds Miguel Ramirez Died by Accidental Self Shot
The inquest by Justice Netastlnstright concluded Miguel Ramirez died from an accidental self inflicted pistol shot. The theory holds Ramirez looked up at a tree squirrel for a photo when his feet tangled in undergrowth and a pine b ol discharged as he fell backwards.
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Justice Netast Lnstright
Miguel Ramirez
Post Today
Meeting Notice for Glanera Station Gathering
A Glanera station meeting in Whellington county will assemble at Giddings hall on March 1 at 2 p.m. to arrange entertainment for the Stats Gin ners association, which will convene on the first Tuesday in May. Chaired by A. W. Watson and secretary Jobo Stearn.
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Whellington County
Giddings’ Hall
Chia Cy
A. W. Watson
Jobo Stearn
Local Justice Proceedings Delayed in Langtry Case
Judge waived an examining trial today and remanded the defendant to await the fall session. Charged with misconduct involving William Kely at Langtry's camp on Saturday. Grand jury to convene next Monday.
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Ediots
John Tolliver
William Kely
Langtry
Rail promoter visits city amid market note and assorted local items
The item notes good middling at 3 4 and a cecal spot market report. Major Houston area figures include Colonel RB M Hall promoter of the Houston Brazos and Northern Railroad in town briefly. Local mentions cover Bellville engagement cancellations and theatre plans, plus travel notices and professional appointments in Beaumont and Bastrop.
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RB. M. Hall
Houston, Brazos and Northern Railroad
Grandma Langhammer
Weed ST
Bellville
Marsh
Predérick Warde
Thomas Bates Hao
Brownwood
Allen Munday
Houston
Ingle
Pom Q, Travelers’ Protective Association
Exchange Hotel
Travelers’ Proapico Materia Te Eo
Death at Dallas Theater Ends in Mystery
A 96 year old man named Cox was found dead in a theater hallway on the second floor after a single bullet from a 46 caliber revolver struck him above the right eye and exited at the back of the head. The weapon lay near his body and no money was found. coroner Skelton heard testimony but did not render a verdict. Cox had no known relatives in Dallas.
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Ballway
Cox
Skelton
Dallas
Reversal of Death Sentence in Carlisle Case
In Dallas Texas on February 28 the Court of Appeals reviewed decisions in multiple murder cases. The State Criminal Appeals reversed the death sentence of Fred Jenkins and granted a new trial for Fred Jenkins of Atascosa County. Other appeals were affirmed reversed or submitted, with motions to dismiss and various opinions noted among judges from several Texas counties. The assemblage included references to Prof Lipscomb, the Dalles High School principal, and a central Christian church murder, all placed within the day’s docket.
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Dallas
Texas
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Fred Janking
Atascosa County
Barber
Cross Roads
Pleasanton
Ree Qualls
Fred Jenkins
Qualls
Jenkins
Buetan
John J. Carlisle
Godre
William Lipacovih
Wan
Carlisle
Lipscomb
Dalles High Schoal
Central Christian Church
Ailas
Will Maxey
Shackelford County
Jesse Brown
Hurria County
Dave Adkins
Cooke County
Allen Chase
Fort Bend County
Charles Donaldson
Wil County
Jim Hendricks
Jon Torey
Galveston County
Giles Lane
van Zandt County
Andy Binyon
Tarrant County
Jim Jones
Sterling Whiteley
Erath County
Jeff Taylor
Coleman County
Arancosa County
Horace Rount
J. T. Cartiele
Dallasety
John Renfro
Johnson Coun
W. G. Dickey
Hill County
Toy Jorson
Taylor County
Jet B. King
Willamson
Jon ‘Thoman
He County
H. P. Wyte
Amiderp County
John McNamara
Bexar Ey
MiiSetat
Court of Efvt
Ommore
Garland
Inter
Subalsston
Atention
Ay House
Court of Appeals
Galveston
Ll. W
Baltimore
Os Western Telegraph
Falls
Sanger Brow Uing
Ppany
Grand Arm
Lucy Wortham
Roguléwkes
Bell
Vendon
W. M. Atkingson
Delaware
Thal Life
Den
Lucinda Jeffers
G. Edwards
OM Harris
Bryan
Blizzard Hits Texas and Indian Territory Striking Towns
A blizzard blankets Texas and the Indian Territory with six inches of snow in places. Cattle losses are expected to be heavy as railway service slows and cowdrifts clog Katy tracks. In Taylor a wind blown cornice collapse traps pedestrians injuring drummer A M Sturgis and several others. one death narrowly avoided.
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Denleon
Texas
Indian Territory
Katy
Taylor Taylor
Wonack & Sturgia
A. M. Sturgis
Doote
Severe lightning storm hits Texarkena area
A February night storm damaged farm fences outhouses and orchards in Texarkana region. Telephone lines were disrupted and a boy was severely shocked while Ina McConnell was rendered senseless for two hours at a telephone box. Mrs King’s residence was set on fire.
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Texarkeno
Texas
Ina McConnell
Aits
W. L. King
Damage from miniature hurricane hits Beaumont warehouse
A small hurricane in Beaumont Texas during the early hours caused minimal city damage with no country losses. The only serious destruction noted was a warehouse near the Kansie City Pittsburg and Gulf depot for the Lake Charica Carriage and Implement company which was torn apart.
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Beaumont
Texas
Kansie City, Pittsburg and Gulf
Lake Charica Carriage and Implement Company
Snowstorm Hammers Nacogdoches Texas Electric Lines
Snow and icy conditions hit Nacogdoches with an eight hour electric storm severing telephone lines outside the city. Snow fell three hours this morning then melted as it blew into a blizzard with freezing temperatures forecast. In Shelby County Texas heavy rain and widespread flooding were reported with waterways rising. Panola and surrounding areas were also impacted.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Shelby County
Temba
Panola County
Weather Clears After Night Rainstorm in Weimar
Weimar Texas reports a night of rain and a heavy storm lasting several hours while temperatures dropped and a brisk north wind swept over the prairie. The weather is now clear and cold with unsettled prospects for gardening.
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Weimar
Texas
Hall
Wind and hailstorm strikes Bonham area injuring several
Severe wind and hailstorm tore through the western Bonham county last night. In Anthony twelve miles northwest, houses were blown down and several people injured though no fatalities are expected.
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Bonham
Texas
Anthony
Here
Fruit storm harms trees around Paris Texas report
Reports from the northwest west and southwest say the hallstorm that hit Paris Texas last night caused considerable damage to fruit trees across multiple sections of the country.
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Paris
Texas
Wind Damage Strikes Denton Texas
A strong north wind last night caused considerable damage in Denton Texas unroofing several buildings and toppling numerous outhouses in the vicinity the storm's impact disrupted local structures and property.
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Denton
Texas
Weather varied across Texas and Louisiana towns
Reports from Shreveport and several Texas towns dated February 23 to 28 describe hail rain and snow events. Cities include Moulton Kaufman Sherman McKinney Pressburg and Colmeshell with strong north winds wind chills and potential crop impact noted.
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Shreveport
Moulton
Texas
Groesbeeck
Kaufman
Sherman
Texsa
McKinney
Pressburg
Colmeshell
Windstorm Ravages Brookshire and Wharton Areas
Reports from Brookshire and Wharton describe a severe night windstorm with heavy rain and lightning. In Brookshire several dwellings were blown from foundations and a barber shop demolished. some fires and windmills reported but no fruit or vegetables harmed. Wharton saw strong gale, rain, and electrical display. multiple telephone lines severed cutting Bay City contact and delaying police damage assessments.
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Brookshire
Texas
Wharton
Bay City
Fcrce
Texas Crop Updates From Wolmar Kaufman and Alvin Regions
Weather notes from Wolmar in Colorado County and Kaufman County report mixed effects on crops with rain improving conditions in seven weeks and windstorm impact described as minimal. In Alvin Framorin County a welcome rain eased concerns as the dry spell began to end.
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Wolmar
Colorado County
Texas
Kaufoon
Kaufman County
Alvin
Framorin County
Station Agent Shot Down in Me dina Vendetta Suspected
J A Miller station agent for the International and Great Northern at Medina Texas near San Antonio was killed by an ambush shot through a window. The crime appears tied to a vendetta with no clear motive given. Miller aged 26 from Fillmore Indiana, unmarried, burial arrangements set for tonight.
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San Antonio
Texas
J. A.miller
Internaonal and Great Northern Railroad
Medina
Miller
Thanna- Sannin
Eedoor
Fillmore
Til
Double Drowning Near Seguin Road
News from San Antonio reports a mother Mia Diets and her 4-year-old daughter drowned yesterday afternoon about ten miles from the city on Seguin road. A younger child played nearby and the little girl fell into an underground cistern. the mother, attempting to save her, is believed to have drowned as well. The husband returned home at nightfall.
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San Antonio
Texas
Seguin
Mia
Ferdinand Diets
Cistern Burial After Home Invasion Reported
A man, away from home, returned with his wife's brother to search adjoining farms. They recovered both bodies from a cistern and conducted burial at the Dietz farm burial ground this afternoon.
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Mr. Dietz
Firehouse Family Escape After Texas Blaze
In Waco Texas Mrs Y T Franklin and her children escaped a burning building as flames spread rapidly. Mrs Franklin jumped from a floor to the roof while shielding her children who were passed to helpers below. She and the children suffered burns and injuries described as serious.
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Waco
Texas
T. Franklin
Providence
Sodten
Franklin i
Elie
Fire not accidental in Genealis blaze, officials say
A report from Genealis Texas states the Saturday morning fire at the Rather building was incendiary in origin. The chief of the fire department signed a statement yesterday by reliable citizens noting that Premier plans were examined and an incendiary design found. The town remains stunned by the incident.
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Genealis
Texas
Sieber
Schoolhouse Burns Near Poadeu Texas
News arrives from Poadeu near the river describing a recent fire that destroyed the schoolhouse and its bulldine and fixtures valued at 700 dollars. Origin of the blaze is unknown.
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Paris
Texas
Poadeu
Fire at Sherwood home destroys furniture in San Angelo
A blaze at Sherwood in San Angelo on February 28 consumed the house and furniture of W. Lockhart. Loss estimated at 590 with no insurance.
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Meridence
Sherwood
San Angelo
Texas
W. Lockhart
Fire destroys Gustave Frock residence in North Austin
February 28 report states the residence of Gustave Frock in North Austin was destroyed by fire. The loan amount noted is 1299.
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Amnséin
Austin
Texas
Gustave Frock
North
Tragic Freight Train Accident Near Ponton
Lake Charles La February 25 J D Payne brother in law of I J Mills had his head cut off by a freight train near Ponton He had just left the Watkins passenger which was waiting for the train to pass He was reading a paper and did not notice the freight switching and stepped in front of the cars He was an old man resident of Adel and was supporting his sister who lived at Fenton
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Lake Charles
J. DD. Payne
I. J. Mills
Ponton
Payne
Watkins
Adel
Laws
Fenton
Railroad brakeman injured in Dallas yard accident
Plowelyn Greer a brakeman from Denison was run over in the Houston and Texas Central yards in Dallas. He was taken to the city hospital where both legs were amputated and his condition is reported critical.
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Hrakeman Bodly Turt
Dallas
Texas
Plowelyn Greer
Denison
Houston and
Texas Central Railway
City
Shooting near Crockett ends in death
A man identified as D Yarborough white was shot and killed near Crockett Texas this evening. Tom Newberry surrendered to officers after the shooting. The killing occurred seven miles east of the city as details remain sparse.
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Crockett
Texas
D. Yarborough
Tom Newberry
Tan
Tragic Shooting Near Luling Texas Leaves Man Dead
On Clear Fork Creek about nine miles northeast of Luling Texas James Dickerson was shot and instantly killed that night. The details of the confrontation are not yet known and remain under investigation.
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Luling
Tuling
Texas
Clearfer Creek
James Dickerson
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