General French Moves to Seize Norval’s Point in South African Theater
London reports indicate General French has returned to Rensburg and sent a large infantry force toward Norval’s Point where the railway cross and connect with the Free State line. Boers in Colesburg and Nanuapoort districts grow active as guns once used against Lord Methuen are thought to be at Norval’s Point.
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Rensburg
Lord Roberts
Norval’s Point
Lord Methuen
Norval's Point
London
Buller
Monera
William Henry Green
William Green
War Office
Orange River
Free State
Blomfontein
Norvala Point
Colenburg
Reneburg
Colesbure
Norval's
Colesburg
Nanuwpoort
Colesiyre
Spearman's Camp
Chamberlain Addresses War Debate in Commons
In the House of Commons the address debate revisited the South African war. Sir William Harcourt criticized policy reversals, while Chamberlain defended the war as just and necessary, pledging unity and peace efforts despite serious tensions with the Boers. The scene drew a full house including U S embassy officials.
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London
House of Commons
William Vernon Harcourt
Chamberlain
United States
Federation of the Empire
Mr. Chamberlain
Transvaal
Way cleared for Nicaragua canal after treaty signoff
Washington reports final papers on the convention freeing the Clayton-Bulwer treaty proceed to the Senate for ratification. Secretary Hay says the pact grants no compensation to Britain and columns fortification by the United States is anticipated. European nations expected to pledge neutrality while the U S may fortify and defend the canal.
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Washington
State Department
Lord Pauncefate
Gavut
Britain
Hay
Trital States
Nicaragua Canal
Senate
May
McKinley
Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
United States
Congress
Mormon Converts Arrive In New York En Route To Utah
Thirty five Mormon converts arrive in New York aboard the Anchoria from Glasgow bound for Utah. The group includes many women and some refined young people. They are listed as coming from Belgium and Switzerland and were permitted to continue west after meeting immigration law requirements.
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New York
Anchoria
Glasgow
Utah
Belgium
Switzerland
Syndicate Secures Coal Land Between Pittsburg and Erie
A syndicate of Mite burg Buffalo and western capitalists has secured options on a coal land fronting the Ont river between Pittsburg and Erie. The plan calls for development of the property. The syndicate is represented by John Blyth and KH. J. Batley of W. P. Rel & Co.
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Pittsburg
Miteburg
Buffalo and Western Capitaliste
Pittburg
Erie Rathend
Ont
Develoyy Iite
John Blyth
KH. J. Batley
W. P. Rel & Co
Deaths of a Day in Chambersburg and Nearby
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania Welfie dtew and Rev A Hassler, a leading minister of the Reformed church, died suddenly at home in Fortamon. Rev Hassler was born in Mercerelurg, this county, in 184, and is mourned as a prominent local figure. William Henry Gilder, explorer and brother of Richard Watson Gilder, died at his Mor rintown residence. Gilder, born in Philadelphia in ics, passes away as a notable 19th century figure.
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Chambersburg
Welfie
A. Hassler
Reformed Church
Fortamon
Rev
Hassley
Mercerelurg
This County
New York
Fen
William Henry Gilder
Richard Watson Gilder
Morrintown
Nod
Ble
Philadelphia
Ics
Agreement Reached on Kentucky Legislature Move to London
A four hour Louisville conference between Republican and Democratic leaders produced a plan to revoke the London convening order and resume sessions at the Kentucky State Capitol without interference. Governor Taylor offered to submit his gubernatorial claim to arbitration by three fair-minded men chosen by the U.S. Supreme Court, with both sides signaling a peaceful settlement.
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London
State Capitol
Louisville
Kay
Gault House
Aio O
Taylor
Joh Marshall
Thirid Fpaileigh
Genel Tin
Tawylor
Troens Fran Teltete Bulldines
Fromkfort
Een
General Assembly
Kite
Frankfort
Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Associated Press
Executive Building
John R. Marshall
David W. Farleigh
Mhaotela
Supreme Court of the United States
Taylor Interview Highlights Kentucky Legislature Details
In Frankfort Governor Taylor says no action on the wets issue by the legislature and emphasizes that the two houses sit at the seat of government. He indicates possible convening in London if needed and notes the legislative venue may shift from Frankfort.
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Senate
Frankfort
Lamdon
Kentuckians Struggling for Freedom Telegram to Roosevelt
Albany reports Governor Taylor of Kentucky telegraphed Governor Roosevelt on Feb 5 praising liberty loving Kentuckians who say they are struggling for freedom. The brief message from Frankfort thanks Roosevelt and signs Blane W. 8. Taylor.
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Albany
Roosevelt
Taylor
Kentucky
Frankfort
Blane
Hermit Brothers Burned to Death in Indiana Home
Portland Indiana February 5 William and John Newton wealthy bachelor brothers were buried to death in the home west of town fire discovered by a telehbor but rescue failed no foul play detected William 75 and among the wealthiest in the state with an estate around 1.5 million both lived frugal lives despite their riches
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Portland
Ind
William
John Newton
William Newton
LAWTON FUNERAL PLANS IN WASHINGTON
Adjutant General Corbin announced funeral arrangements for General Lawton and Major Armstrong. A Marine battalion with the Marine Band will line the procession, a warship will fire minute guns at Aqueduct Bridge, and the cemetery march will include honorary pallbearers from major services and civic groups.
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Washington
Cieneral Corbin
Hieneral Lawton
Armatrong
Navy
Marine Corps
Marine Band
Dolphin
Aqueduct Bridge
Corbin
Dewry
Miles
Brooke
Shafter
Army
Breckinridge
Lawton
Hawley and
Sewall
Senate
Hull
Ohio
Steele
J. M. Robinson
Indiana
House of Representatives
J. M. Wilson
Loyal Legion
Farnsworth
Grand Army of the Republic
Creighton Webb
United States Volunteers
Santiago
M. E B. Urell
District National Guard
Early Conventions Mark GOP Congressional Committee
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee formed in Washington elected Rep. Babcock of Wisconsin chairman for a third term. Rep. Overstreet of Indiana became secretary and W. B. Thompson treasurer. A executive committee was empowered to operate in the full committee’s absence.
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Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Washington
Republican National Congressional Committee
Representative Babcock
Wisconsin
Representative Overstreet
Indiana
W. B. Thompson
Babbcock
Alout
VLARE'S MEN DENY IN CLARK INVESTIGATION TESTIMONY
Washington February 5 two key witnesses before the Clark senate committee were Rep Jacquith of Montana and ex state auditor A H L Cook Both denied receiving or offering money in exchange for voting for Mr Clark for the senate Other witnesses questioned by the defense refuted prior testimony in the record
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Washington
Clark
Senate
Jacquith
Montana
A. H L. Cook
Whiteside
Cash
Stiff
Montana House
Treaty signing at State Department on canal project
Secretary How for the United States and Todd Patincefore of Dealt signed an amendatory treaty relating to the Nicaragua canal, aimed at modernization of the Clayton Bulwer framework, at the State Department today.
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Washington
State Department
How
United States
Todd Patincefore
Damaged Bridge Dam Flood Claims Multiple Drownings
In Newark New York during a heavy rain the river embankment failed washing away a dam gate. One person drowned and another presumed drowned while workers attempted to manage the mill dam. A third man and others may be missing.
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New York
Mel
Newark
Lowe Tiger
James Dales
Wood
Maritime Arrival and Clearing Notices for New York
The New York harbor reports ships Webb arrived from Rotterdam on the Statendam. Baal cleared via Southampton. Ligand passed Hoordlind to Antwerp en route to New York. Campania departed and Rotterdam arrival noted with Amsterdam listed.
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Webb
Statendam
Rotterdam
Baal
Dremen
Bouthampton
Ligand
Hoordlind
Antwerp
Erapetn
Campania
Amsterdam
Senator Caffery Breaks Ground as Anti Expansionist
In Washington a domestic debate on the Philippine policy continues. Senator Caffery argues constitutional rights for Filipinos while Democrats press expansion oppositions led by Dunstroe and Clark. The Senate also robes expeditious approval of The Hattie peace treaty and the Argentina extradition treaty.
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Caffrey
Washington
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dunstore
Arkansas
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Sibley Penna
Chicago
Mrr. Cochran
Sibley
Caffery
Louisiana
Senate
Mr. Caffery
United States
Weather and general news summaries from February issue
The morning page highlights fair to variable weather with regional notes. It covers a possible Buller advance on Ladysmith, Robbe’s forts, Philippine towns, a heated tax debate in Congress, and the Kentucky situation, plus local Rural Free Delivery and court proceedings in Quarter Sessions.
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Buller
Ladysmith
Miners Entombed After Rockfall At Oakdale Colliery
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on February 5 Carmel Popa of Mbervale and John Trivas of Hazleton were buried by a rock collapse at Oakdale Colliery. The cave occurred near the gangway trapping them as thousands of tons of rock tumbled in. Other miners escaped unharmed.
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Pottsville
Carmel Popa
Mbervale
John Trivas
Hazleton
Oakdale
Draw Declared in Brooklyn Boxing Bout
At the Hercules Athletic Club in Brooklyn Kid Broad and Kiddy Lenny fought the limit in their bout, a drawn decision declared after a hard 10 round contest.
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New York
Hercules Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Kid Broad
Kiddy Lenny
Molineux Trial Again Under Way
New York February the trial of Roland H W Molineux charged with the murder of Mrs Katherine J Adams in December 1895 by prison sent to Harry Cornish resumed after a two week interval caused by illness. The state rested after calling a few witnesses. Assistant District Attorney Cisborne had planned sensational testimony but did not. Defense counsel Weeks moved for adjournment which was granted. The state has used sixty days and nearly 200 witnesses have been examined for provocation. Oshborne contends the case is proven in all particulars. Weeks expects to take less time than the state.
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New York
Rolant H W. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Harry Cornish
Cisborne
At & Velock
Weeks
Oshborne
Sibley Declares Candidacy for Reelection in 27th District
Congressman Joseph C. Sibley replies to constituent calls and announces his bid for reelection on the Republican ticket. He pledges to support measures before Congress regardless of bias and to advance prosperity while avoiding measures that threaten it.
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City
Joseph C. Sibley
Congress
Strike at Cramp shipyard ends as workers return
Philadelphia February 5. The Cramp shipyard strike did not proceed as expected with 150 idle workers set to return to work today. A large strikers meeting heard remarks from George Warner of the machinists union and William J Boyle of the boilermakers union. Contributions totaling 250 were pledged from New York and Britain to aid strikers, with a 12 cent per member assessment announced to support Cramp employees.
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Philadelphia
Crampe’ Shipyard
George Warner
New York
Machinists International Association
William J. Boyle
New York Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders Union
New York Machinists
United Society
Boilermakers
Jron-Steel Ship Builders of
Great Britain
Cramp
President Grants Pardon for Bank Defrauder Colter
The president grants a pardon to William M. Colter who pleaded guilty to defrauding the National Bank of Delaware at Dover. He was sentenced to eighteen months in the penitentiary and fined 8,00. The pardon follows recommendations from the district attorney the trial judge and ten jurors. It notes Colter’s incurable heart disease and that continued confinement would risk his life.
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Washington
William M. Colter
Iss
National Bank of Delaware
Dover
Jude
William Bryan Addresses Western Massachusetts Meeting
In Pittsfield on February 1, William Jennings Bryan spoke at a line meeting in the Casino. Attendees gathered from across western Massachusetts as Bryan argued the nation’s stance on the Declaration of Independence with focus on the moral implications of purchases and conquest.
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Pittsfield
Mast
William
Bryan
Massachusetts
Plague Reports Rise in Honolulu with Twelve New Cases
Haywood cables the state department from Honolulu reporting twelve new bubonic plague cases since January 7 and six deaths. The message dated January percent notes the outbreak ongoing and requests guidance.
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Washington
United States
Haywood
State Department
Honolulu
California Hotel Burned on Mount Lowe near Pasadena
A large hotel named Echo Mountain House on Mount Lowe near Pasadena was destroyed by fire today. All guests escaped unharmed and the loss is about 100000 dollars.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Echo Mountain House
Mount Lowe
Pasadena
Kobbe Expedition Advances in Luzon Leyte and Samar
General Kobbe's forces occupy nine towns in the Luzon Leyte and Samar islands with the Forty-third and Forty-seventh regiments. They seize $9,000 in gold and forty brass cannons, suffer one KIA and nine wounded, and pursue Lukban and other insurgent leaders to coastal towns. Visayan natives show mixed stance as Tagalog influence wanes with stronger American garrisons and rising commerce.
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Takle
Manila
Kobbe
Luzon
Leyte
Samar
Thies
Calbagog
Hasing
Catbalogan
Lukban
Allen
Forty-third Regiment
Takloban
Palo
Johnston
Harry Diddlebock Dead in Philadelphia at 46
Harry Diddlebock, known in local sports and journalism circles, died at his home after a severe cold turned to erysipelas. He was 46. A former Athletics manager, he later held posts in the Eastern Baseball League and served as a sporting writer for multiple papers, most recently on the staff of the Inquirer.
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Philadelphia
Harry WH. Diddlebock
Diddlebock
Old Athletics
Focal
St. Louis
Louis
The
Inquirer
Mysterious Mr Macrum consults with State Department
Washington February thirtieth Mr Macrum called at the state department at 3 30 oclock and spent about half an hour with Dr Hill assistant secretary of state Secretary Hay having left his office for the day He refused to explain reasons for leaving Pretoria and did not enlighten Dr Hill as to his motive He asked permission to go home to East Liverpool Ohio and it was granted
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Washington
Macrum
State Department
Hill
Hay
Pretoria
Liverpool
Ohio
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast for the eastern Pennsylvania region calls for increasing cloudiness on Tuesday with variable winds shifting to the south by midweek. Temperatures are not provided in the text.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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