Import ant Happenings of the Week In Review
The week’s digest notes the Kearsarge placed in commission and Senator Simon proposing a $250 000 Portland mint. Obituary for Minneapolitan Jorge Win 8 Veat at age 63. Boer actions at Colenso and Tugela. 100 prisoners captured by British. Turkish honors to Loubet. Polish leaders in Chicago seek war moves. U S Navy retirement pressure. Missouri hospital ship repairs. snow storms in Northern Germany. Martinique strife. Miss Esther J Collen mystery death. many other items from politics to crime.
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U. S
Benator Simon
Oregon
Portland
Jorge Win 8 Veat
Minneapois
Los Angeles
Baller
Colenso
Acrosa
Tugela
Eaid
Dr Leyds
Germany
Hoar Republic
Oakland
Cal
William Treacy
Senator Clark
Montana
Board of Survey Haa
United States
Missouri
San Francisco
Abbott-Downing Carriage Company
Concord
Nsh
Martinique
Esther J Collen
Olympia
Wash
Leander McCormick Dies Sparks Harvester Fame
The circuit of late news notes Leander J McCormick of McCormick harvesters is dead. Also reported are a favorable senate committee report on the French treaty and military actions in the Philippines near conclusion.
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Leander J. McCormick
McCormick Harvester Fame
Senate
Transvaal
James Smart
Perdue University
LaFayette
Ind
National Democratic Convention Chosen for Kansas City
The Democratic National Committee selected Kansas City to host the national convention on July 4. Milwaukee and Waukee offered strong bids with hotels and rail facilities, but Kansas City won amid promises of free hall decorations and expenses. The decision followed debates on expansion and platform issues.
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Washington
Heb
Kansas City
Democratic National Committee
Raleigh
Nalwaukee
Kanaran
Milwaukee
Wjstone
Kane
Crt
E ° Wall
Kansan
Brown
Chicago
Bryan
Townsend
Oregon
Tillman
South Carolina
Metemew
West Virginia
Corman
City of the West
Stone
Baden-Powell Describes Mafeking Siege in Letters
London reports extract Colonel Baden-Powell letters from Mafeking describe a tight siege. He details bomb proof offices, telephonic links, outposts, and a telescope network watching Boer fire. He notes 47 prisoners and Mafeking’s shell proof defenses and underground shelters built by the garrison.
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Mafeking
London
Baden-Powell
Bulawayo
Maden
South Africa
British patrols engage Boers near Mooifontein and Drawoon Hill
In the Northern Cape near Arundel on February 26 Colonel Henderson's squadron reconnoitered toward Mooifontein Farm and shelled Boer positions in the hills. Boers retreated northward under fire from two other brigades and Australians near Drawoon Hill as Henderson occupied Mooifontein Farm. British patrols from Hanover advanced and were followed all day, withdrawing a considerable distance northward.
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Arundel
Henderson
Inmle
Mooifontein Farm
Colesbury
Hanover
Drawoon Hill
Moolfonteim Farm
Hanover Alec
Senate Debates Quay Seat as Resolution Passes
Washington February 26 The senate opened with sharp debate over seating Quay Penrose of Pennsylvania secured a motion to take up the Quay seating resolution by 4 to 1 The vote signals only partial strength for Quay as some opponents may still oppose seating him Daniel of Virginia argued for Quay’s right to a seat Veet of Missouri and Foraker of Ohio delivered notable speeches on the New Mexican government bill both rooted in constitutional argument
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Washigton
Wise
Brantley
Irenrgia
Hall
Parker
New Jersey
Democratic National Committee
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senate
Tomorrw
Washington
Aiea
Quay
Daniel
Virginia
Veet
Mussouri
Foraker
Ohio
Cronje 18s Unbeaten Amid British Pressure
London reports General Cronje remains unbeaten as Roberts delays three days of action. Cavalry patrols north of Kimberley weigh Boer movements, while Ladysmith and Paardeberg casualties and prisoners are noted. Methuen arrives near Kimberley to oversee operations. Kekewich remains in command locally.
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London
Cronje le Jatill
Lord Roberts
Britain
Jatacre
Stockett
Free States
Ladysmith
Natal
Cob ‘Eam
Philadelphia Fire Kills One and Injures Several
A deadly blaze in Philadelphia’s millinery district destroyed two acres of lofts and six-story buildings. Clara Cokes, a 6 year old seamstress, died after plunging from a floor as the fire started on Arch Street. Clara Ador and others were taken to hospitals with severe burns and injuries. The fire began in the third floor of 721 Arch Street and spread to adjacent factories and offices, causing extensive collapse and property loss estimated at $90,000.
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Roe
Philadelphia
Bevares
Clara Cokes
Harris
Bernard Cohen
Wen
May
Sp Rocstee fAtes S Company
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Turkey
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Treat Dent Loubet
Otrclen
National Polish League
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Enyland
Kecretary
Allen
Secretary of the Treasury
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War College
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Erta’ Forces
Kelley Konns
Jacolslal
Will Borta
Fankett Mille
Lampoon
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Vermont State Federation of Women's
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State Board of Penal and Charitable Institutions
Nutre, Mont
Owen Brothers
Fairbanks
Aris
Pearce
Chimers
Leitioh Geuteat
Chouten Chang
Nez Perces
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Vancouver
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Dewey
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Chile
Leslie E Keeley
Keeley
Hector McDonald
Highland Brigade
Purmit of Cronje
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Sulo Am Sobota
Parin
Sugar Trust
Detroit
Mich
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Jim Jeffords
Tratos
Kimberley
Victoria
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Mez
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Astoria
Tas
Latano Mill Company
Lincoln
Neb
Charles E. Macram
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Alger
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Fairhaven
Corea
War Department
Philippine Islands
Metropolitan Museum of Art Treasures
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Grand Canal
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Cornelius Vannderbilt
Mineral Electral Railway
Western Indiana Railroad Company
Dearborn Street
Seaman
United States District Court of Chicago
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Hormi
Wigan
Purrin Rica
Dabate
Edward Probert
Richjmond
Eureka
Nev
Prem See
Sed
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Tehama
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Paardeberg
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