War office dispatch on Morider river pivot and Vaal Krantz
Lord Roberts reports from Morider river that after seizing Vand Krantz it is impracticable to entrench due to ground and heavy fire. The troops must advance by Harding or Monger’s drift to secure Vaal Krantz and proceed toward Ladysmith, as the forward movement faces strong artillery positions.
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Harding
Monger
Vaal
Bell Company Plans Sale of Home Telephone System
A 1920s notice reports Bell Telephone in northwestern Minnesota and South Dakota proposing a sale of a home telephone system. The article mentions a price around 280 dollars and outlines the sale location near the Haven company area with rates to be announced.
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Tawa
Takota
Tawa TetePhone Companis
Metlentree
Wis
Dee
Chicago trade troubles halt work on big buildings
Matt of Men wfied Contractors rules return to work after a clash with the Building Trades Council. Feb 12. Workers resumed on the city’s major projects under special agreements. The Building Material Trades council plans support, and no material will go to non union labs. Committees and Capt W P Biyek spoke on the issue. Lee of South Dakota opened the afternoon meeting with an address.
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Building Ry Council
Building Material Trades Council
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Building Trades Council
W P. Biyek
Dimate
Lee
South Dakota
Vineas
Restorative and Judicial Appropriation Bill Reported
The appropriate committee reported that the restorative and judicial appropriation bill would allocate nearly $40,000 for the session. The measure passed through the House on Friday, outlining funding for related departments and needs.
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Wewalo
Washington
Boise
House
Seizure of Islands and Civil Turmoil Reported
Reports from Manila on February 12 describe U S forces at Talanes and Calagan islands raising riverine flags and appointing temporary governors, with Paris peace treaty omissions noted. Gen Pio Del Pilar, insurgent commander, reportedly died of fever recently. Memorial Lincoln observances held in Rock Island public schools with patriotic songs and speakers.
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United States
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Pio del Pilar
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Rock Island
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Washington
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Alexander Stewart
Horace Mann
Peter Togiesen
Moline
Kemble
M.F. Sweeney
Grant
W. Grafton
Visitation Academy Opens in Rock Island
The Visitation sisters open the Visitation Academy at 2939 Fifth Avenue Rock Island offering academic preparatory and ten departments with superior music art elocution physical culture and languages. The article notes various local names and mentions events surrounding the opening and associated civic figures.
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Academy of the Visitation
Sisters of the Visitation
Fifth Avenue
Rock Island
Kentucky Troubles Sicking Home Troops After Frankfort Evacuation
In Louisville and Frankfort reports describe Democratic and Republican actions as Kentucky faces a political crisis. Troops pour from Frankfort after Governor Taylor’s order amid a meeting noting contested offices and stalled sessions.
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Frankfort
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Cullom Men Bolt Sangamon Convention
Delegates from Cullom spark a clash over convention leadership. A heated brawl erupts prompting radical action as factions break into motion following the confrontation.
Tanner Contingent Controls Springfield Convention Fight
At the Sangaimon County Republican convention in Springfield Ey gamon county delegates split as 92 Tanner supporters clashed with 90 Cullom backers. Temporary chair Andrew J. Jester presided while Cullom factions walked out. Gov. Tanner defeats Cullom in Sangaimon County primaries amid a charged party clash.
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Tanner
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Ditter
Etait Wits
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Whitch
Lodini Township
Oulton
Roosevelt rules out vice presidential run
New York Governor Roosevelt declares he will not be a vice presidential candidate and may seek the governorship again. Senator Platt reportedly approves his stance in the matter.
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Roosevelt
Platt
Anti-Trust Conference Opens in Chicago Music Hall
The Anti-Trust league held a morning conference at Central Music Hall in Chicago. President Lockwood led the executive committee meeting while Mayor Harrison welcomed delegates. Former William Prentiss chaired and denounced trusts as dangerous to national integrity.
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Anti-Trust League
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Mornity
Lockwood
Harrison
J William Prentiss
Ilinois
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