Rumored Peru Bolivia Argentina Alliance Alleges Chile Conflict
Despatch from Valparaiso cites persistent unconfirmed rumors of a Peru Bolivia Argentina alliance to confront Chile. Messages to Bolivia and Peru seek to regain Tacna and Arica with payouts linked to a plebiscite per a peace treaty. Admiral Manuel Senoret dies, funeral planned. he helped capture the Peruvian cruiser Huáscar in 1873 and was decorated by Sweden and France.
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New York
Herald Fm
Valaparaiso
Cali
Peru
Bolivia
Argentina
Chili
Olivia
Chiliao
Tacna
Arica
Fisg
Manuel Senorel
Chirze
Senorel
Huarcar
Swedan
England must seize Russia’s moment of weakness now
The article argues that England’s treaties have fettered Russia and that the present crisis offers Russia an opportunity to strike. It warns England’s delays in reorganizing its military and South Africa troubles may let Russia act if she moves before the moment passes. Europe faces heavy scores to settle with England.
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St. Parrerssuse
Russia
England
Europe
South Africa
McKinley to announce Philippine Commission lineup
Washington reports President McKinley will name the new Philippine Commission this week Col Charles Denby, a Schurman Commission member, cannot return to Manila and another member will be appointed Taft stays in Manila others reassigned to four military departments The commission sails for Manila around April 1 Otis will return home after arrival
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New York
Herald
Washington
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Charles Denby
Schurman Commission
Manila
Taft
Geo. Otis
Man fatally shot in Belle Center. shooter sought
Feb 21 James Pergrin aged 33 a store dealer fatally shot Robert Young a wealthy liquor dealer on the street at Belle Center last night then came to this city and surrendered he bears a bullet wound in his leg and refuses to explain its origin Young was not armed
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Beluerontaing
James Pergrin
Robert Young
Belle Center
Young
Union strike ordered at Proctor coal mines
A special to the Sentinel from Jellico reports G. W. Purcell organizer of the United Mine Workers Union received orders from the National President to strike in the Proctor coal mines. Proctor Company is the sole district mine not in the reorganizing union but pays a higher wage. Trouble began with the discharge of several union men.
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Knoxville
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Sentinel
Jellico
G. W. Purcell
United Mice Workers’ Union
Proctor
Proctor Company
Attack by Col Plume Forces Near Crocodile Pals
London dispatch reports Col Plume’s troops assaulting a Boer position near Crocodile Pals close to Gaberores. British forces, advancing through wet terrain and barbed wire, were barked at by Boer watchdogs before Boers triggered dynamite mines, causing heavy damage and a British retreat.
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Col. Plume
Crocodile Pals
Gaberores
Three Men Rob White House Postoffice Safe
Three men blew open the White House postoffice safe in the early hours and took about $200 in stamps and several checks. Citizens confronted by the robbers were held at bay with revolvers as the trio fled in a buggy.
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Totepo
White House
Boers Attempt to Invest Arundel Foiled by British Cavalry
London dispatches dated February 20 report that Boer forces made a determined move to seize Arundel but were repelled by the quick and effective actions of British mounted troops. Cecil Rhodes is expected in Capetown on February 24.
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Arundel
Cecil Rhodes
Capetown
German Croja surrounded reports boost stock exchange buying
London reports say Berlin believes General Croja is surrounded, prompting large German buying on the Stock Exchange today. The repeated pattern of early continental readings fuels cautious optimism about the rumor’s truth.
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Berlin
General Croja
Stock Exchange
England
Cronj in bad shape from Berlin telegram
London dispatch reports a Berlin telegram stating General Cronj is in a bad position. The brief note confirms concerns about his military status and progress.
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London
Berlin
General Cron
Churchill’s dispatch on Colenso operations near Ladysmith
Winston Churchill reports from Gen Buller’s headquarters detailing advances along the Colenso–Ladysmith route. He describes captures of Hussar Hill Cinpola Kop and Monte Cristo, cavalry maneuvers toward the Tugela, and a perceived strategic edge improving Ladysmith relief prospects.
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New York
the World
Winston Churchill
Potgieter
Ladysmith
Colenso
Chieveley
Grobter
Monte Christo
Hussar Hill
Baker
Cinpola Kep
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Cingola Kop
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Gough
Queen's Lancers
Nek
Monte Cristo
Tugela River
Cingola
Monte Cristo Ridge
Tugela
Bukter
Lord Dundonal
Rumor of Lady Smith Relief Supposed at Windsor Castle
Reports reach Windsor Castle that Lady Smith has been relieved. The War Office says it cannot confirm the relief, while public rumor holds the Queen informed Pall Mall directly through Windsor's mayor, mirroring yesterday's dramatic Buller success announcement.
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War Office
Pall-Mall
Windsor
William Cecil
Buller
United Kingdom
Crossing Tugela River Affects Natal Campaign Plans
The Morning Leader notes Tugela crossing faced light opposition but warns tougher resistance may come before Onderbrook Works are negotiated. A high authority says two thirds to three fourths of Gen White's force could be ready within a week for active operations, with advances blocked until Charleston and Van Reenen Pass are secured. Potential Boer movements and pursuit of Gen Cronje loom as expectations rise.
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London
Tugela
Onderbrook
Opinioon
Memorial Day Set For Goebel Assassination Aftermath
The Abouse in Frankfort adopts February 28 as a memorial day for William Goebel. A joint Legislature session is slated at noon that day. A substitute for the $100000 reward bill is reported, increasing the commission to five and allotting 25000 for crews with the rest for expenses. The Senate Republicans adjourned to Friday shortly after.
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Frankfort
William Goebel
House
Goebel
Senate
Marshall
Gov Taylor case to move from state to U S Supreme Court
Frankfort Feb 21 Gov Taylor's attorneys propose submitting an agreed case to Judge Field of the Louisville Common Pleas Court. The plan would carry the case through the State Courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. Beckham's attorneys will reconvene at 2 PM to respond.
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Frankfort
Gov. Taylor
Mr. Beckham
Judge Field
Louisville Common Pleas Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Fifth Division Crosses Tugela River at Chieveley
General Buller reports from Chieveley Camp on February 21 that the Fifth Division crossed the Tugela River by a pontoon bridge and drove back the enemy rear guard. Our naval 12 pounders silenced all enemy guns.
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London
War Office
Buller
Chievely
Tugela River
Boers Evacuate Positions and Concentrate for Defense
London reports Boer forces abandon British positions and pull back to fortify their own lines. Sir Redvers Buller believes Ladysmith siege may lift as Gen Cle went notes a greatly diminished force. About ten thousand men depart from the Colesberg district and Boers retreat from Zululand.
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London
Redvers Buller
Ladysmith
Clewent
Colesberg
Zululand
Municipal League Scores Wins in Philadelphia Magistrate Races
Return results from yesterday's city election show Municipal League candidates defeating regular Republican and Democratic nominees. Republicans win plurality but only two of ten magistrate seats go to them. six Democratic nominees see four fail while Municipal League gains four.
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Philadelphia
Municipal League
Boer forces report heavy Boer and British clash near Scholtz Nek
Gen Cronje's February 18 report details a dawn assault about six o clock with fighting lasting to 7:30 pm. The British were driven back each time, but shelling continued this morning. Boer losses stood at eight killed and twelve wounded. Ferretera's force failed to halt cavalry entering Kimberley.
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Preronta
Cronje
Scholtz Nek
Ferretera
Kimberley
Highland Brigade Chief MacDonald Wounded in Action
London reports General MacDonald commander of the Highland Brigade was severely wounded yesterday. The latest word says his forces, the Highlanders, are still in pursuit of General Uronje.
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London
Mac Donald
Highland Brigade
Highlanders
Uronje
Larkin Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
The Batavia jury returns a verdict of murder in the second degree against baseball player Clay Larkin for fatally striking Charles Shock with a bat. The court imposes life imprisonment as the penalty.
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Clay Larkin
Charles Shock
Death of Commandant Ferrereira Reported as Accident
Pretoria dispatch dated the 20th says Commandant Ferrereira was killed February 16 in what is believed to be an accident. The report notes uncertainty about the exact cause and location of the incident.
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London
Pretoria
Ferrereira
Bread baking elevates craft to art, says critic
A remark on creative skill notes that a baker who makes fine bread deserves artist status just as a painter of sunsets may be admired for their flawed beauty. The comparison emphasizes craft and perception in artistic merit.
Reverend Langsdale Named Preacher at Plymouth Church
Rev. Thomas Guy Langsdale a Cincinnati University graduate is appointed to preach at Plymouth Church Glenway and Plymouth Avenues Price Hill.
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Thomas Guy Langsdale
Cincinnati University
Plymouth Church
Glenway
Plymouth Avenues
Price Hill
Milk train crashes into passenger car near Edgemore
A milk train collided with passenger train No 5 at Edgemore Indiana twenty one miles from Chicago injuring the milk train engineer Michael Kelly fireman James C Baghit and the dining car steward. The passenger train was blocked by earlier wrecks. conductor John Emmett became insane after debris removal and was found to have a severe head wound from a struck iron piece.
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Chicago
Edgemore
Ind
Michael Kelly
James C Baghit
John Emmett
South Chicago
State Department reply on Macrum mails and secret alliance charge
The State Department's answer to a House resolution cites that mail delays to Lourenzo Marques and Pretoria were brief and unrecurring. It denies any secret US British alliance, stating treaties require Senate advice and consent, and no such alliance or understanding exists. Secretary Hay signs the document dated February 20, 1900.
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Hay
Lourenzo Marques
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Capetown
Durban
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Secretary of State
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Empire of Great Britain
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Senate
Joan Hay
New Method Laundry Fire Ravages Federal Street Plant
Pirtresvre reports the New Method Laundry on Federal Street burned today causing about 100000 dollars in losses. The fire origin is unknown and the damage was fully insured.
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Pirtresvre
New Method
Federal Street
Dr. Leslie Keeley Dies in California Home
Obituary reports surgeon and inventor Dr. Leslie E. Keeley known for the Gold Cure died suddenly at his winter home in Los Angeles. The figure of the Gold Cure era, Keeley’s death marks the end of a controversial medical legacy.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Leslie E. Keeley
Brakeman Falls From Bridge in Grafton Injury
Grafton West Virginia February 20 Early this morning W J Heftner a brakeman fell from the B and O Bridge landing on rocks 40 feet below and breaking both legs an arm and his neck Heftner resided at Cameron West Virginia
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Grafton
W. Va
W. J. Heftner
Heftner
Cameron
General French’s 90 Mile March Over Five Days
General French led a strenuous 90 mile march over five days. The campaign showcased endurance and tactical mobility amid ongoing movements and logistical planning.
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