British Troops Gain Ridge After Tugela Front Push
British forces renew assault on the Boer lines along the Tugela after hard fighting. Buller’s troops seize a high kopje at Krantz Kop and push toward Ladysmith while Methuen advances on the Boer right and MacDonald threatens the enemy flank as Roberts and Kitchener head to the front.
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Sterkstroom
Roberts
Kitchener
London
General Buller
Specrpany
Muller
Ladyamith
Warren
Mount Alice
Brakdfontelm
Aller
Zwarte Kop
Riete
Lyttleton
Ladysouth
Brakfontein
Zawertz Kop
O'Ecloex
Urakfontein
Krantz Kon
High Doorn Kop
Rid Into
Ladysmith
Tugela River
Pont Drift
Molent Drift
Labouchere Attacked at Northampton Peace Meeting
Henry Labouchere editor of Truth and Liberal MP for Northampton witnessed a pro peace gathering in a town hall that drew a hostile crowd. Opponents surged on stage smashing chairs and scuffles left Labouchere struck on the head though not seriously injured as police escorted him out. Others were hurt but not seriously amid cries of God save the queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
England
Henry Labouchere
Truth
Labouchere
Queen
British War Effort Moves Toward Front in South Africa
Cape Town reports Roberts and Kitchener heading to the front with reinforcements as Alfred Milner faces ear problems. in Washington Senator Penrose introduces a resolution urging the president to detail ships to uphold neutrality and protect commercial rights in Portuguese waters during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Marehilton
Roberts
Clenerat Kitchener
Lonwion
Wilcom
Colonia
Ottiew Aturta
Oselat
Alfred Milner
Washington
Penracs
Senate
South Africa
Pend Joe Probleme lecture at Cornesle Music Hall
Mr. Bryan spoke tonight at Cornesle Music Hall on Pend Joe Probleme under the auspices of Winfield Scott Hancock Grand Army of the Republic New York Department for relief of soldiers widows and orphans Admission priced for less than 1000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. Bryan
Cornesle Music Hall
Winfield Scott Hancock
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of New York
Corbett Jeffries Fight Scene in New York Ropes
In New York on February 7 Francisco will host the Corbett Jeffries fight as Prady and Considine met again and near settlement. Considine accepted fifty percent of the gross receipts for the Pawelle Athletic Club, while Prady refused to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. A. Prady
George Considine
Considine
Pawelle
Hrady
Admiral Dewey Attends Loyal Legion Dinner in New York
In New York on February 7 Admiral Dewey was guest of honor at a Loyal Legion dinner held at Delmont coos. General Henry Burnett presided. Horatio King read a paper on The Shenandoah Valley. No toasts or prepared epigrams were made and Dewey did not give an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Admiral Dewey
Loyal Legion
Delmont
Coos
Henry (. Burnelt
Shenandoah Valley
Horatio
King
Aidmiral Dewey
France Faces Coal Shortage Sparked By Famine Talk
United States Consul Skinner reports from Marseilles that France faces a coal famine and there is talk of restoring the coal duty for a period. The note comes amid jute department concerns in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Skinner
Marseilles
Jute Department
France
Canal Treaty Gains Support in Foreign Relations
Washington reports show the Hay-Pauncefote treaty favored by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with plans to report it without amendment. Democrats Morgan and Daniel join Republicans supporting ratification, while Money’s stance remains doubtful. Officials credit the State Department for drafting and say Britain accepted the text, warning amendments could defeat the pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Great Britain
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Morgan
Daniel
Money
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States State Department
United States
Department
Depew and Pettigrew Spar Over Philippine War Debate
In Washington the house approved the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill amid Philippine mediation talk under The Hague. A Senate exchange between Mr. Depew and Mr. Pettigrew over Aguinaldo statements and Schurman, Dewey denials drew attention, followed by finance bill debate with opponents voicing concerns.
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Washington
South Africa
Shaffreth
Depew
N. YO
N. YO and Mr. Pettigrew
N. DO
Senate
Securman
Philippine Commission
Whith
Pett
Brew
South Dakota
Schurman
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Pettherew
Turner
Bates
Dem. Tenn
Allen
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Quay
Pennsylvania
Taft Declines Philippine Governorship Post
Judge William H Taft announced from Washington that he would leave for Cincinnati tonight and would not remain in the islands beyond two years He plans to resume law practice on his return and does not expect appointment as governor general He hopes to aid in establishing civil government and a code for full liberty and security for Filipinos and property
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William H. Taft
New Philippines Con Mission
Cincinnati
Philippines
Ufe
President and Mrs McKinley Host Dinner for Supreme Court
Washington February 7 President and Mrs McKinley gave a dinner at the White House tonight to members of the Supreme Court. The main vestibule was decorated with roses primroses and carnations and ladies were among the seventy or so guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alrs
McKinley
White Howe
Supreme Wall
Niuimberod Povenmtyewix
Harrisburg Man Charged With Raising a Note Scheme
Michard Bolles of Washington DT now detained in Steelton on charges of forging notes and fabricating falsifications totaling 112000 dollars. A Washington detective tracked Stolles to a relative’s home and escorted him to the city for hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Michard, Bolles
Washington
Steelton
Stolles
Sugar Trust Orders Spreckles Refinery Shut Down
In Philadelphia the Spreckles refinery owned by American Sugar Refining Co. has closed under orders, affecting about 1,000 workers at that plant. A rival McCahan's refinery says it will close temporarily within days, with nearly 2,900 employees impacted at the site. Superintendent Peterson cites obedience to orders with no stated reason and unclear duration for the halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Sugar Refining Company
Spreckles
McCahan
Peterson
Tribute to Major Logan Follows Nation in Mourning
Thousands of citizens pass the body of Major John A Logan in St Johns Church in Youngstown. The funeral procession includes Seventh United States Infantry and Fort Wayne band, Ohio National Guard, and G A R posts. Interment in Andrews Mausoleum Oak Hill Cemetery concludes the solemn service.
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Youngstown
St. John's Episcopal Church
John A. Logan
Episcopal Church
A. L. Fraser
Leonard
Cleveland
James A. Freed
Seventh United States Infantry
Fort Wayne
Militioa
Fourth Ohio National Guard
Pond
G. A. R. Posts
Union Veteran Legion Corps
Andrews Mausoleum
Oak Hud Cemetery
Receipts At Havana Port For 302 Working Days Released
The War Department reported Havana port total collections for 302 working days reached 11 097 104 dollars, averaging 26 867 daily. Revenue came from duties export duties tonnage dues harbor tax cattle inspection age and carriage charges capitation fines overtime wages consular fees and miscellaneous sources totaling the year’s income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahington
War Department
Havana
Woman in Alaska Ends Life Before Sail Passage
Mrs John M Tenny formerly of Seattle killed herself in Juneau two hours before boarding the steamship Cottage City bound for Seattle. A fit of temporary insanity caused by prolonged illness is given as the reason. Her sister Mrs Burt wife of A J Burt of the Union Pacific railroad arrived in Seattle to accompany her to her old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
John M.tenny
Lfe
Juneau
Cottage City
Mrs.Tenty
Thiems
Fire destroys Sprout, Waldron & Co. machine shops
Williamsport February 7 The large Sprout Waldron Co machine shops in Munen Pa were totally destroyed by fire. The loss was about 50000 insured. The plant employed 200 men and was crowded with orders. Watchman Jacob Colley was badly burned while fighting the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Sprout, Waldron & Co
Munen
Jacob Colley
Rescuers Near Entombed Oakdale Miners
At Oakdale mine Hagleton Pa on February 7 rescuers advance within forty feet of the entombed miners after a rock and mud collapse. Authorities fear the men will not be rescued alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Mine
Hagleton
Oakdale
Amateur champion turned professional in New York meet
In New York on February 7 the National Cling Association meeting discussed the transfer of amateur champion Frank L. Wromer to the professional class. The racla rules were also addressed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nationalyycling Association
Centrol
Tohiv
Ime
Prank L. Wromer
Ree Wiest
New York Representative Proposes Erie Canal Federal Control
Representative Meccellan of New York introduces a bill to bring the Erie Canal under U.S. government control and enlarge it to carry the largest war vessels, with a total cost not to exceed 75 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meciellan
New York
United Statea
Clark Controversy Highlights Testimony On Debts and Influence
Walter M. Bickford testified before the Clark investigation committee, admitting an offer of 7000 to lift a debt of Representative Woods to sway his vote, while denying any targeting of Woods. He claimed timber purchases tied to Clark business and said he acted as Clark's counsel, with fees undisclosed. The committee limited defense questioning on campaign matters for now.
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Washington
Walter M. Bickford
Clark Investigation Committee
Clark
Montana
Bickford
Speaker Stiff
Senator Myers
Sullivan
Ector
Cowen
Ketor
Representative Woods
Rovellie County
Woods
Fures Wood
Benator Clark
Mr. Wood
McLaughlin
Wickford
Younsel
Wiliam McDermott
McDermott
Psi
Weather and World News Digest Early Morning Brief
Morning briefing lists rain in today’s weather, general reports from South Africa and Kentucky peace efforts, Nicaragua canal treaty views, and a attorney’s admissions. Also notes northeastern Pennsylvania markets, local criminal court proceedings, judge Edwards opinion on Finn-Carter River Hawk fight, and regional health board meeting in Lackawanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Kentucky
Clark
Pennsylvania
Edwards
Molineux Trial Nears Jury Verdict
New York Feb 7 Barton Weeks wraps defense summing up in the Molineux murder trial of Mrs Katherine Adams. Osborne opens prosecution and agrees Cornish scrutiny was thorough. Juror remark about hanging a dog found baseless. defendant's family present. wife weeps during appeal.
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New York
Barton
Weeks
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Osborne
Molineux
Cornish
Defondant
Insurgents Capture Supply Train and Kill US Troops in Philippines
Mintla Feb 7 Noon insurgents seized a nine bull cart supply train between Orani and Dinalupijan killing a corporal and five privates of Company G 32nd Infantry. The escort consisted of 4 sergeants and eleven mounted men. Insurgents damaged a bridge and fired on attempts to recover a cart killing six Americans and two native drivers. Rebels in Tayabas diverted 490 Spanish prisoners to Libmanan where the prisoners revolted and dispersed guards with stones and clubs, seizing some rites and barricading Tolmanan awaiting US troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintla
Orani
Dinalupijan
Tayabas
Libmanun
Tolbmanan
State Forestry Purchase Proposed for Northwestern Lands
Harriburg February 7 The board of property received Dr Rothrock report urging purchase of large tracts in northwestern Pennsylvania for state reservations. He was authorized to proceed if the land is judged to be worth the agreed prices by the forestry commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrieburg
Rothrock
Pennsylvania
State Forestry Commission
Appeal of American Lumbermen in Ontario Log Export Case
Toronto Feb 7 The appeal of Michigan lumbermen contests Ontario’s ban on exporting saw logs and requiring conversion into lumber within the province. The Court of Appeals may hear the case over a couple of days.
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Toronto
Ont
Michigan
Ontario
Court of Appeals
Arch of Nationality proposal for Chickamauga battlefield
Report to Congress from the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park commission supports authorizing an Arch of Nationality at Chickamauga Park. It cites diverse Union and Confederate units, state participation, and central geography, with bronze tablets listing units and leaders. The Grosvenor bill seeks 100000 for the arch.
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Congress
Chickamauga Park
Washington
Secretary of War
Committee On Military Affairs of
The
House
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission
Groovenor
Chattanooga
North
South
Army of the Cumberland
Army of the Tennessee
Army of the Potomac
Brage
Lonestreet
Northern
Rolla
Union
Rocky Mountains
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Delaware
Camp Thomas
Byam
Chickamauga
Park Commission
Minnesota
Caroline
Vermot
Tennyester
Midiawa
Georgia
Arkansas
New
Tragic Domestic Shooting in Blackhawk Leaves Couple Wounded
William Allen, a carpenter, shot and killed his 1 year old daughter Lulu in her bed, then shot his wife twice and killed himself. Mrs. Allen reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with living in Blackhawk. The couple is dying from their wounds.
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Blackhawk
Tole
William Allen
Lulu
Allen
Albany Assembly Committee Backs Horton Law Renewal
The Albany assembly committee on codes votes nine to three to report favorably a bill by Mortem J. Lewis renewing the Horton law that allows prize fighting in regularly incorporated athletic clubs. The bill is to take effect after a specified date.
Notable Clergy Leader Dies in Lebanon District
Lebanon Missouri Mel T Hew presiding elder of Morrisburg district United Evangelical Churches died last night at his residence from paralytic disease of the left side. He was 62 and had served in ministry for over two decades.
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Lebanon
Mel. T—Hew
A. M. Stink
Morrisburg
United Evangelicnt
Elures
Paralysia
Stirk
Parks
Adelphe Rothschild
Naples
Albans
T.H Cooke
Indian Territory
New York
Joly Taylor
New Brighton
Staten Island
Bright
Philadelphia
Cincinnatis
Peace Talks Stall as Kentucky Legislature Mulls Goebel Funeral
Lieutenant Governor Marshall says published peace terms are inaccurate but offers no specifics. Republicans debate terms while Democrats gather in Louisville and Cincinnati, with a large Goebel funeral delegation preparing to depart for Frankfort. Governor Goebel’s body lies in state as legislators convene amid rain.
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Marshall
Louisville
Goebel
John Marshall
Sald
Chovernor Marshall
Democratsc
Cincinnati
Stunday
Ttarby
Fifth Avenue
Trimble
Son Oie
Carter
Frankfort
Bundey
Weaver
Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
Weather notice from Washington on February 7 predicts rain and increasing easterly winds followed by a snow shower and clearing weather by Friday.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Van
Ceneral Buller
Messagres
Spion Kon
Doorm Kloof
Cieneral Buller
Kopje
Cieneral Biller
War Office
Spearman's Camp
Hest
Dis
Potgieter's Drift
Spion Kop
Vaal Krantz
Dorhim
Hien Hill
Bryan
San Francisco
Dewey
Senate Committee
Pettigrew
Taft
Supreme Court
Sugar Trust
Major Logan
Alaska
Union Pacific
Waldron & Co
Cycling Board of Control
Sam
Towal
Board of Health
Lackawanna
Cosmopolitan Criminal Court
Tocal
Scranton
Dr. Rothrock
Grosvenor
Fistol
Pittsburg
Elizabeth Strange
Order of Sisters of Mercy
Ad ¥Lers
Latrobe
Alva M. Tucker
Erie Railroad
Flint
Mich
Taylor
Bradley
A. KE. Wilson
David W. Fairleigh
T. H. Banker
Davis
William Finebel
Covington
C Apttol
Dehouey
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