General Roberts breaks Boer march with mobile force
London dispatches report Lord Roberts advancing with four divisions over the sandy veldt as General Cronje retreat remains uncertain. French march to Kimberley succeeded, while Kelly Kenny pursues near Jacobsdal and Buller shells Boer positions, with transport tight and fatigue high among marching troops.
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Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Veldt
Kelly Kenny
Kimberley
Tucker
Everwybods
Lord Roberts
Foytfonfontein
Cronje
Phenfontein
Jacobadal
Modder River Station
Prisoners Well Treated Says British Courier
Dispatch riders report at Mobkitk's farm Captain Longhurst notes enemy kindness to wounded Australians. Boers and British wounded fraternize and share humor, with both sides aided by distant friends in London. Boer and British troops split into small parties singing as they march, impressed by humane treatment.
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Arundel
Longhurst
Dritisi Meilleat Corps
Mobkitk’s Farm
Jenehurst
London
Scort
Longhunt Save
British Steamer Sabine Seized at Delagoa Bay
The British steamer Sabine, Captain Taylor, from New York January 4 with miscellaneous cargo, was seized by the Pr Ish gunboat Thrush and brought to Delagoa Bay on suspicion of contraband. Rumors said she carried arms ammunition and military supplies but no confirmation was found. The ship was cleared for Dehua Bay.
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Port Elizabeth
Sabine
Taylor
New York
Delagoa Bay
Dehua Bay
Shot Sweetheart's Father in Ottumwa Tragedy
In Ottumwa Iowa February 21 21 year old Leelle Haxthurn fatally shot Jacob Button an elderly resident after a fight over a daughter’s church attendance. The confrontation erupted when Button refused to leave Sulton’s home and both men exchanged shots. Button died and Haxthurn surrendered to officers with the daughter consoled nearby.
sensational Paris graft case shocks ministries and embassy
Paris reports allege a bureau chief of marine affairs and a Berlin based broker named Philipp sought 25000 francs for leaked shipping information. Dr Leyds implicated though he denies involvement. British embassy disclaims ties as Philipp flees to England then possibly to the United States amid bankruptcy rumors.
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Mies
Paris
Rena
Burcors
Ministry of Marine
Philipp
Cirnish
Chew Hiliam Fnforimthion
Porte
Wits
Leyes
M. Philipp
Institute
England
Dy Leeds
Journal
Des Debate
Phillim
United States
Preyfis
Indyan
du Paty de Clam
Departimential Commission
Gethan
Muawn
Proclamation by Lord Roberts to Orange Free State Burghers
Lord Roberts issues a proclamation to the Burghers of the Orange Free State urging cessation of hostilities. He states the British government seeks peace within the war’s harsh realities and holds the Free State government responsible for earlier invasion. He warns against further aggression and outlines requisitions and complaints procedures.
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Free State
Cape Town
Lord Roberts
Orange Free State
Weter m
Iran
Peltain
McCrumb United States Consul Leaves for Washington
Pittsburg Feb 18 Charles K K Mc Crum United States consul at Pretoria South Africa departed for Washington tonight by the Baltimore and Ohio road. He said he would withdraw nothing from his testimony and would furnish evidence as needed. He stated he is not connected with Wheeler of Kentucky and will be on the ground to give his testimony if required.
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Lonien
Reb. i
Cronje
Dickels Drift
Lord Roberta
Gener Cronje
Pittsburg
Charles KK
Mc Crum
Pretoria
Suth
Afvien
Washington
Wootebeck
Baltimore
Obie
South Africa
Abe Viashiteedt
Political uncertainty as Kentucky Democrats fret over presiding officer
Democratic and Republican members of the Kentucky legislature regroup in Frankfort amid talks on tomorrow’s arrangements. The question of who will preside as temporary president, Lieutenant Governor Marshall, remains unsettled as party leaders meet. Governor Taylor attends church without a military escort and others return to the capital for renewed strategy sessions.
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Ile Finde
Beckham
Willl
Canttel
Coal mine workers win wage increase at Milnerville Coleraine
Workers at the A. B Van Witkle coal mines Milnerville and Coleraine receive a two percent raise, increasing wages over the last two months. About fifteen hundred employees are affected.
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Huaiewa
A. B van Witkle Companys
Milnerville
Coleraine
Missouri Hospital Ship Declared A Mere Shell
Captain Dillon, master of the hospital ship Missouri, asks for a survey and accuses Major Arthur of mismanaging the vessel. He claims $450,000 was spent to ready her and cites dangerous modifications, a condemned boiler, and an unsafe frame that would fail in rough seas.
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San Francisco
Dillon
Missouri
Arthur
Dilon
New York
Tte
Connet
Lincoln's Car Proposed for Omaha Public Building
In Omaha on February 1 a plan by local African Americans proposes placing the Lincoln car in a public building to mark the former president. The relic, once used as a pay car and marred by bullet holes, would be restored to resemble its appearance during Lincoln's era. A petition led by Dr. Meyer Moores supports the move, with Union Pacific weighing no donation terms.
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Omaha
Neb
Maliy
Lincoln
Meyer Moores
Union Pacific
State School Fund distributed ahead of March 1
Harrisburg reports the state treasurer completed the school appropriation distribution for the year ending May 2. This marks the first time districts were paid before March 1 since the $5,500,000 appropriation increase. State revenues for 1900 are estimated at $1,448,000, about $600,000 less than 1890.
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Harrisburg
Beacom
Hencom
Pennsylvania
Raid investigation ordered after police station attack
In San Antonio and Fort Bliss soldiers are detained by telegraphic orders to halt leaving the garrison and to detain all connected with the raid on the police station and the murder of Policeman Stewart. At least ten black soldiers suspected, led by Corporal Mull who was killed, with Captain Loughborough offering only that a thorough inquiry is underway amid city excitement.
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Hi Paso
Tex
Department of Texts
San Antonio
Cyprin Loughborough
Fort Bliss
Stewart
Corporal Mull
Loughborough
Quertion
Mysterious death identified in Penn Avenue restaurant
Pittsburg Pan Feb 18 identified the young woman found dead in a Penn avenue restaurant as Mil Ve Hornikle daughter of contractor August Hornikle of Millvale a Pittsburgh suburb. The father took the remains home this afternoon. Police circles say several arrests are expected tomorrow as the death is described as murder or foul play.
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Pittsburg
Pan
Penn Avenue
Mil Ve Hornikle
August Hornikle
Millvale
Programme of the Week in Congress
Probabilities indicate the Hawaiian bill will be debated at length while the Puerto Rican bill may also draw attention in both chambers. The tariff question is expected to be difficult to decide amid the week's congressional activity.
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House
United States
Puerto Rico
McCall
Littlefield
Maine
Dingley
Roberts
Hartly
My. Payne
Thoor
Mrr. Richardson
Mr. Batley
Texas
United States faces Hawaii and Puerto Rico bills this week
Senate focus shifts to insular possessions with Hawaii and Puerto Rico bills. Debates expected on tariff versus free trade under US constitution for territories. Lodge, Philpitt, Cullom and Littlefield among key voices as currency conference report looms.
Revival at Sharpstown Factory Triggers Mass Conversion
In Sharpstown Iowa Feb Is a revival at the Methodist church led to a sudden religious fervor at a local basket factory. About 30 young men paused work to sing pray and shout drawing around 500 visitors and causing the plant to idle. The owner a Methodist urged enthusiasm with pay equal to work and several conversions occurred.
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Sharpstown
Wisconsin Delegation Aims for Democratic National Convention
A Milwaukee led group of about 100, including politicians from Racine Waukesha Fon Du Lac and other Wisconsin villages, traveled by special train to Washington to press for Milwaukee to host the Democratic national convention. The train moved to the Pennsylvania system at Chicago.
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Milwaukee
Racine
Waukesahaw
Fon du Luc
Wisconsin
Vilion
Washington
Chicago
St. Paul
Braves' forces push rebels from key towns in Mexico
Juxien Mexico February 18 report says General Braves' government troops drove back the Macva Indians and seized positions of several towns held by rebels during the week. The Maya country remains rich in natural resources and outside attention.
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Juxien
Mexico
Treapa
Anthracite Coal Trade Steady Amid Weak Demand
Philadelphia February reports the anthracite coal trade showing little new. Producers market output below prior levels with demand subdued, though smaller coal sizes move better. Prices hold, spring may lift movement as lake navigation resumes. bituminous scarcity boosts coal use for steam. Miners in Pennsylvania gain higher wages with Schuylkill above 2.40 and Lehigh Valley firms announcing a further 2 percent lift.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Conference at Altoona on wage increases for railroad workers
Two delegations from the Pennsylvania Railroad employes met in Altoona to discuss wage adjustments. Sessions were held in Odd Fellows hall, with Grand Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in attendance. No details were released. the conference choice will go to the national lodge for ratification. Grand Chief Arthur departs for the West tomorrow.
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Altoona
Penneyivank Raltpound Company
Odd Fellows' Hall
Arthur
Brotherhood of Loconiative Maginesa
Rehio Yates
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Lodge
West
Affections Case Sues Millionaire Cripple Creek President
Samuel Strong of the Pree Colnagold Mining company is sued for breach of promise by two women. Allegations claim damages of 50000 tied to Miss Regine Neville and other suits include Miss Vance and Miss Newitt Loews for alleged nonfulfillment of marriage plans and related deceit.
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Colorado Bprings
Col
Samuel Strong
Pree Colnagold Mining Company
Cripple Creek
Strong
Pelorus
Regine Neville
Allmnan
Tull Hill
Euesi
Oliver
Vance
Coldfield
Newitt Loews
New York
Tisadena
Cal
Arrested as Poisoner in Maryland Case
Frederick county farmer Dan Smith was arrested for allegedly poisoning his wife Mary Smith age sixty five who died after eating pudding. Authorities plan a Tuesday hearing and exhumation of Mrs Smith's body to pursue the case.
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Frederick, Md
Dan Smith
Wolvesville
Frederick County
Mary Smith
Smith
Steel Plant for Mexico to Begin in Monterey
An American syndicate with 10 million dollars planned to start a large steel plant in Monterey Mississippi. The site has access to abundant high grade iron ore and coal within ore shipping distance. The project will employ about 4000 men and includes several American capitalists as major stockholders.
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Monterey
Mes
Oss
Miss Sarah Porter Dies at Farmington School Founder
Hartford Feb 18 Miss Sarah Porter head of a famous Farmington school and sister of the late Noah Porter died today at about age. She established her school about fifty years ago in Farmington reflecting a long career in education and philanthropy.
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Hartford
Conn
Sarah Porter
Farmington
Noah Porter
Ifty
Wood's orders spark debate over Cuban occupation policy
In Santiago de Cuba Governor Wood's general orders cause a sensation as they define military and civil powers. The Cuban Libre accuses the move of prolonging American control while Spaniards fear loss of influence and American-leaning firms worry about a Cuban administration. Castillo pledges cooperation with the military.
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Cuba
Island
Santiago de Cuba
Tioneris Wood
Civil Department
Iimprovemienta
Man Killed Near Pittston Identified as Rogan
A man believed to be Thomas Rogan of Olyphant was struck and killed by a gravel train along the Lehigh Valley line near Pittston on Saturday afternoon. Rogan, who had left his guardians due to typhoid fever, was said to be 28, unmarried, and a former regular army veteran. Identification by his brother is planned at Pittston.
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Vin Chleveles
Jimeson
Deveton
Mejor Deeeton
London
Swagshind
Brenersdat
Megahor
Delicon Bas
Oni Swattme
Coolie Cirpiers
Toengaland
Sucka
Nordenfeld
Thomas Rogan
Olyphant
Lehigh Valley
Pittston
Rogan
Kogan
Cuba
Kent
Santiago
Plisted
Thagan
John
Pitaton
Barber Shop Break-In at 1 Penn Avenue
Between 10 and 11 yesterday morning the barber shop of BE.d. Ma bon at 1 Penn avenue was broken into and robbed of $9 or $10 in cash and several rugors. The thieves were not apprehended.
Fire hits Martin Hisan jewelry store on West Market Street
A morning fire at Martin Hisan jewelry store on West Market street near Wayne avenue caused considerable damage before emergency crews brought it under control. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation by local authorities.
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Martin Hisan
West Market Street
Wayne Avenue
Fatal crossing accident at Wilkes-Barre bridge
Wilkes-Barre report states Winster Guisho or Nontheoke was struck crossing a Pennsylvania train on Saturday evening. He attempted to cross the bridge before the train arrived and his body was found embedded in the locomotive machinery, later dying after extraction.
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Wilkes-Barre
Winster Guisho
Nontheoke
Pennsylvania
Steamship Arrivals in New York on Feb 1
Arrivals include La Tanza rlie from Havre and others from Astoria Glasgow Phoenica Hamburg Louis Southampton Queenstown. Ceovic sailed from Livete pool bound to New York.
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la Tanerlie
Havre
Astoria
Glasgow
Phoenica
Hamburg
Louis
Southampton
Queenstown
Salled
Ceovic
Livetepool
Weather outlook for eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast for Washington and Poh shows fair skies and warmer conditions Monday with increasing clouds and higher temperatures Tuesday. Night winds are expected to be light with variable directions.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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