Boers Rally Near Bloemfontein amid Roberts Advance
London Feb 27 Boers mass a new army about thirty miles outside Bloemfontein to block Lord Roberts. Pretoria reports 60,000 to 70,000 in the field, with 5,000 Burghers moving from Ladysmith toward the Free State as Steyn urges united action. Cronje holds firm while Buller battles toward Ladysmith and troops forage over burned veldt.
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No Discharges To Be Granted In War Department Discretion
War department seeks to avoid declaring a state of war as several enlisted men apply to purchase their discharges. Judge Advocate General Sage Watnda says purchase of discharge is discretionary in peacetime and final action is pending. Levi R. Miller testifies on Idaho labor trouble noting arrests of men talking against mining firms. hearing adjourned to Wednesday. Phillip Armour Jr. will probate will filed in Chicago detailing an $8 million estate including $6 million in personal property.
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Cronje Still Holding Out At Paardeberg
London reports that Cronje's forces are heavily protected by shellproof positions dug into river banks resembling rabbit warrens. Roberts presses with heavy fire as engineers advance, while food and ammunition constraints and reinforcements loom over the Paardeberg siege. The situation remains fluid with potential surrender or intensified relief efforts possible at any moment.
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Cecil Rhodes Speech At DeBeers Meeting Pelhits Public Controversy
Mr Cecil Rhodes presided at a DeBeers gathering and announced 2,000,000 in profits while contrasting imaginative and unimaginative shareholders. He criticized Transvaal oligarchies and warned of British South Africa tensions as he warned against aiding Dutch independence plots. A later January revenue report shows Internal Revenue collections at 42,018,685 dollars for 1900, up by 2,206,072 from 1899.
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Criticisms of British Tactics Revealed by War Dept
New York Feb 27 Important reports on British army operations in South Africa reached Washington from Captain 1. He Slocum Eighth Cavalry military attaché with British forces. His criticisms of British tactics and personnel led the War Department to deem them improper to publish and they have been filed away.
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Boers Still on Deck in South African War Dispatch
London reports from Lord Roberts as Boer forces attack British outposts from Natal. Casualties include four officers wounded and nine men killed, with about 100 prisoners taken. Kimberley hospital praised. British columns advance toward De Aar and Kimberley while observers note fragile Boer positions and continued artillery duels.
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Faith in Boers Keeps Public Ready for Endgame
London reports crowds at the War Office as a Times note laments the lack of news while public confidence in Lord Roberts remains high. Boers are reportedly inflicting small sorties near Cronje’s position. Roberts has captured over 500 Boers and holds thousands of Belgian hostages. General Cronje's stance on women and children suggests a less desperate situation than feared, while British forces press a cautious advance toward Pretoria.
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Reorganization Proposed for Third Aging Road by Leading Firms
NEW YORK February 21 Vermylie Co Hallgarten Co and Heifleibach Ickelheimer Co signified their willingness at the request of a majority of the stockholders to undertake the reorganiz ation of the Third Aging Road property The syndicate would confer at the first opportunity with the creditors protective committee to secure cooperation
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Convention at Kansas City for National Democratic Gathering
The Democratic National Committee chose Kansas City Missouri as the site for the national convention on July 4 Milwaukee was the runner up with votes 40 to 9 The negotiations featured offers of hotel accommodations and financial incentives Kansas City emphasized prominent hospitality Milwaukee argued on German American support and political impact with Bryan expected to be nominated The final date followed a precedent influenced by Senator Gorman advocating independence from party in power schedule decisions included May 9 June 14 or July 4
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Two Reports Likely On Utah Polygamy Inquiry
Washington February 21 There may be two reports from the House committee on post offices and post roads investigating charges that Utah federal appointees are polygamists The committee's McPherson and Brownlow drafted a report but Democratic members oppose it saying it goes too far in dismissing charges They plan to divide the report or submit a minority report if not allowed.
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Famous Circus Clown Dan Rite Dies at 77
Dan Rite veteran clown, born Daniel McLaren, dies at Long Track New Jersey after a long illness at 77. Once billed as Dan Rice, he toured the United States and abroad with his own shows leaving a Texas widow. He was finishing a life story when struck down.
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House Agrees on Commission to Visit Asia
Washington February 24 The house committee on commerce acted on a bill to appoint a five member commission by the president to visit China, Japan and other Oriental lands to study their commercial resources and enhance American trade. Salaries were set at 2000 annually to align with a senate version.
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Cronje Defies Armistice Bid as Fight for Survival Intensifies
London dispatches report General Cronje near collapse with British shellfire and superior numbers pressing his camp. Kitchener rebuffs a truce demand, ordering either a finish or unconditional surrender, while Cronje insists on continuing the fight to the death. Roberts notes redoubled British pressure and reveals total losses to Feb 18.
Foraker Attracts A Crowd In Farewell Address Reading
Washington February 23 The Senate honors senior Sen Voraker Omto with the annual Washington farewell address reading after journal remarks. Galleries fill and corridors crowd as Foraker delivers a fine oration and receives congratulations from colleagues.
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State department seeks indemnity over Honduran teen death
After examining the case of Pearl, the young American killed in Honduras about a year ago, the State Department concluded indemnity is warranted from the Honduran government. Minister Hunter will be instructed to demand compensation, likely ten thousand dollars, as the formal action proceeds.
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Bombardment of Ladysmith Intensifies Despite Small Damage
London dispatch from Ladysmith dated February 19 reports continued bombardment by Boer forces from Bulwana and Blaauwbank with unusual persistence and activity, though the artillery is causing only minor damage.
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