Victory in South Africa War Reporting Methuen Dies at Magersfontein
Dated dispatches describe General Methuen mortally wounded at Magersfontein as British forces, about 11,000 strong, suffer heavy losses with at least 450 killed. The Times and Standard discuss strategic choices at Modder River and Orange River, urging reinforcements, mobilization, and support from Canada and other colonies. Reports detail Boer trenches, early British casualties, and intense artillery fire, with Highlanders and Black Watch suffering significant losses as Boer positions hold.
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Downham
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Lord Methuen
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Orange River
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Vck
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Buller
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Magersfontein
Daily Mail
der River
Laager
Batt
Meprsi
Menis
Black Watch Regiment
Vince
Highland Brigade
Dinsmore Held for Trial in Nebraska Slaying
Frank J. Dinsmore was held for trial after a preliminary examination in Evanston Nebraska. He charged with deliberately shooting and killing Pred Lave at Odessa on December night. Mrs. Dinsmore faces no charges yet as chemist reports awaited. Mrs. Lane held on $10,000 bond as state witness. Dinsmore to stay in county jail until January district court term.
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Jevys Lave
Evansex
Neb
Frank JL. Dinsmore
Frank Brown
Pred Lave
Odessa
Dev
Prohibs Select Chicago for National Convention
The Prohibition national committee met at the Palmer House and chose Chicago to host the next year’s convention on June 27, with 26 committeemen from 168 states present. Chicago offered to cover all expenses and provide seating for over 10,000, prompting competition from South Bend Indianapolis and Columbus. Other items note rail freight trends, Irish volunteers joining the Boers, a St Louis pressmen strike, and a Des Moines temple election.
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Guicace
Dec
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Palmer House
South Bend
Indianapolis
Columbus
Luall
Telegrams Terse Look at Global Happenings
Telegrams report Cincinnati shipping beer to Manila and a call for £20,000 more for an exhibit in Paris. Cuban protests accuse U.S. influence over Havana. The Saltram arrives from Philadelphia. China excludes act violations rise to 567. Peru approves extradition treaty with U.S. Goldsmith, a Port Jervis cashier, vanishes with $25,499. Sam Gedding and Wash Powell executed in Valdosta. George and James Fierring, Birmingham workers, amid feuds. Irving Shaw, 14, convicted for sparing classmate. Clara Barton thanked for aiding Filipino prisoners. Kansas City short horn cattle sale in planning. 3,090 prizes expected from national breeders.
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Khnd
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Dannemarra
Clara Barton
Marquis Villados
Assembly
Uying
Philippines
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Geir Ait Tiere Breedsss” Association
Allen 18 Appointed Succeeds Late Hayward in Nebraska
Governor Poynter appoints William V. Allen to the U S Senate seat to succeed the late M L Hayward. Allen resigns his Nebraska judge position. report says replacement on the bench will be a Democrat. Describes Allen’s background, political context, and reactions from former supporters and opponents.
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Poynter
William V. Allen
J. Hayward
United States
Wre
Allen
Lincoln
M. L. Hayward
William Vincent Allen
Douglas Cones
Alen
Madison
Washington
State House
Fenton Maret
Alien
Sllen
Mrr. Hiickeeck
Biteneece Ly Bia
Dev
Sexu
Wappenings and Local Tragedies Across Des Moines Area
A compilation of incidents and local notes from Des Moines and nearby towns. Drownings after falls through ice on the river. A brakeman killed by an overhead trestle. A son drowned while ice fishing. Fires, flooding, and wrecks noted. Rail and streetcar lines, open routes, and mine shutdowns reported. Business bankruptcies and legal actions linked to local firms.
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Lee
Prraisox
Ja. Dee
al Smith
Svonk
Lola Willi Copeland
Ne.ives
Milwanker
Sioux City Railway Sold in Federal Court Sale
Sioux City and Western Bay Northern Branch properties sold under federal court order by Boward and Baker special master. New York buyer Robert Z. Todef paid about 1.5 million to satisfy bonds of 1.92 million and accrued amounts, with sale to support the Sioux City and Western system. Sale confirmed by Judge Shams and listed receivers Heagh and S77.
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Soux Guy and Western
Tos
Grea Norhern
Heagh
Jndae Shams
Bank Robber Captured After Looming Hold Up
Sansom, a farm worker, entered the Foretional bank at Sac Cir yesterday and threatened the assistant cashier with a revolver. He fled across the street, but officers pursued him through several stoves and a barn, where the nearly $400 was recovered. Authorities suspect the motive was revenge after a foreclosure on Sansom's farm.
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Ferer
Moixes
Sac
Sansom
Chenff Battie
Iowa News Roundup From Des Moines and Des Moines Area
Reports from Des Moines detail a plan to trial a new mail registration system affecting deliveries, while university officials in Iowa announce a mass faculty and student meeting about football. The state health board warns of a spreading smallpox epidemic in northern Iowa with one death confirmed in Alfred County and multiple exposed in Worth and other counties. A body found near Montpelier, Indiana is identified as Frank Trehówski, a missing Polish farmer, with investigation ongoing.
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Dee
Towa
MacTean
Kennedy
State Board of Health
Iowa
R. £. Coniif
Alverd
Lyor
Worth
Mississippi
Montpelier
Frank Trehofsky
Asylum Scandals in ICGWA Board Investigates County Insane
A desk of officials in ICGWA undertakes a county wide inquiry into asylums amid scandal claims. The board seeks to expose mismanagement and humanely protect inmates across facilities.
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ICGWA
Temple Pulls Out of Senate Campaign in Iowa
A deteriorated OCR passage notes Fi M. Temple withdrawing from the state contest and shifting focus to Allamakee county. It mentions gear forces, vote splits for speakership, and estimates Temple 16 versus Power 26, with revived power and Temple aiming to regain a position.
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Temple
Fi M. L
Allamakee County
Pio
Vived
Boy Stabbing at School Leaves Principal Wounded
A student stabbed Principal Malley and injured a teacher near Darwin, causing chaos as pupils fled. The principal, a known local educator and former county superintendent candidate, was taken home in serious condition. Police arrested the student after the attack.
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Darwin Schatar
Ai Letart
Malley
GoMalley
Aguinaldo and Aguinaldo's Forces Nationwide Coup T
Dispatches from Manila report Aguinaldo and allied insurgent actions across Luzon, with General Otis noting Filipino forces under General Tirona and leaders Mabini and Aguinaldo shifting strategy. The capture of Aparri and ongoing battles redress the balance as American forces consolidate control.
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Atng
Drivi
Geun
Sof
Pino
Asainilde
Gregorio Pear
Rerio
Compton
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Aguinaldo
Debated Money Bill Halts Overnight in House
The currency debate stretched from morning to night with three hours for dinner as legislators argued over the bill. Democratic and Republican members pressed for time while leaders urged participation in memorial exercises and adjournment. A fragile session saw protests, intense remarks, and calls for an extra session to address taxation and property issues.
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Lacey
Lill W Wheeler
Teun
Sulzer
N.Y
Gaines
Eoday
House
Washington Memorial
Paxyne
George Washington
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