Heavy Loss to Buller in Potgieter's Drift Fight
Reports from Lomlon and Lond indicate British casualties in Tuesday’s action at Potgieter's Drift. Oliver’s unit suffered two killed and 15 wounded, with 210 killed or wounded among non commissioned officers and men. Boer positions near Renaborc and Colesbens were shelled with lydilite as British forces kept their lines at Kore doesberg Drill and Belmont garrison movements continued toward Duuptas.
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Lomlon
Buller
War Office
Potgieter's Drift
Olivers
Lond
Spearman
Ullor
Curtain
Kensberg
Uppas
Slingerfontein
Coles Kop
Renaborc
Colesbens
Porter's Hill
Modder River
Belmont
Duuptas
Fragmented OCR Entry Distorts Historic Event Details
The readable fragments mention engineers, years of use, and attempts to retake reinforcements. References to how the operations were conducted and the involvement of various personnel imply a mid to late era project. Names and places are garbled, hindering precise identification of event, date, or location.
British Forces Press On as Boer Attacks Continue
In a day of heavy fighting near Vulture Drift and Sterkstroom, British troops moved to seize key positions while Boer skirmishes lingered. Reports note casualties on both sides, with British advances toward the Tugela River and hopes of a decisive breakthrough amid ongoing operations in Natal.
Porto Rico in Union on Tariff Bill for Island
Washington reports that the Ways and Means Committee minority, led by Newlands, declares the constitutional uniformity clause applies to Porto Rico, treating it as United States territory not a mere dependency and opposing imperial power over its taxation. McCall dissents with a separate minority view.
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United States
Washington
Minorit
House
Newlands
Porto Rico
Congress
McCall
Massachusetts
Ways and Means Committee
Agrest
Ve Jurer
Goebel Taken to Grave Amid Major Funeral Observance
Frankfort February 5 Goebel’s body lay in state last night and was viewed by a crowd larger than yesterday. A long parade formed at the center as prayers, singing and preacher addresses marked the ceremonies. Senator Blackburn gave the day’s oration while Gov Beckam ex Gov McCreary and others spoke, urging obedience to law and restraint from violence. The collision between Goebel’s supporters and foes is seen as a death knell to the political opposition in Kentucky.
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Kennucky
Frankfort
Goebel
Seversl
Hlackburn
Becklam
McCreary
Pryor
Louisville
Lewisville
Newey
Beth Ata Atresia
Crwelay
Baker
Daeberum Tayler
Tarlo
Arlington farewell marks lawton remains’ return
Lawton’s bearer remains arrived this morning led by Adjt. Gen. Corbin to the Church of the Covenant where they rest before the funeral at Arlington cemetery tomorrow. Other items note Prince Henry of Prussia halted by bandits in Asia, and a string of disasters and incidents across the globe and at home, including fires, train wrecks, and legal proceedings.
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Lawton
Adjt
Corbin
Troop H. Cavalry
Church of the Covenant
Arlington Cemetery
Sia
Berlin
Prinvs Henry
Prussia
Siaur
Suit Against Dowie and Followers Roils Chicago Scene
A sprawling suit against Dowie and his followers unfolds in Chicago notes with claims of verbal abuse and dangerous influence. The action cites Dowie’s alleged coercion, attacks on dissenters, and links to followers amid a wave of local violence and police responses. The report also covers a bank and jewelry heist scene, injuries to officers, and a separate pistol scare involving attorney Harkness, with a scattered panorama of crime in Pawnee and surrounding streets.
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Actio
Jon A. Tewie
Tibet
Flander
Kiven
Edvard Fhitlets
Dowie
Sidimtattes
Bere
Suisnally
Eves Verne
Kansus City
Town Swept by Tornado Near Collinsville
Collinsville, 12 miles from St. Louis, was struck by a tornado at about 2:30 am. Nine people were injured, some fatally, with extensive property damage. A hillside group of fine residences was reduced to splinters as the storm moved along the Vandalia railroad corridor.
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St. Louis
Collinsville
Hightsville
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