War Office Hints at Bolstered News on South Africa Front
London reports a telegram to the War Office claiming General Crae is surrounded, amid anxious cabinet briefings. updates describe British offensives near Ladysmith and Bloemfontein, with Kitchener and Macdonald pushing Boer forces, plus Queen Victoria congratulating Lord Roberts as battles unfold.
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Boer Prisoners Returned From Arundel
Commander Pretorious and three other Boer prisoners were handed back to the Boers from Arundel. A flag of truce messenger arranged the exchange. The quartet had a cordial talk with General Clements before being driven toward the Boer camp.
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Queensbury Will Contains Cremation Wish and Acknowledgments
London February 19 A codicil to the will of the Marquis of Queensbury states that at death he wishes to be cremated and his ashes laid in earth with earth to earth ashes to ashes in a place he loved. He requests no monument or procession and burial as an agnostic with a simple farewell.
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Speaker Reel Returns to Washington After Congress Exit
Speaker Reel appeared at the Capitol for the first time since leaving Congress. He met with most Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee and planned to discuss departmental business during his stay in the city. Mr Reed also arrived to handle city affairs before the departments.
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Hanna Son Marries Mrs Gordon Maud In Glenville
Cleveland report says Dan R. Hanna son of Senator M A Hanna married Mrs Gordon Maud this afternoon at the bride's father's home in Glenville a suburb of Uhlo city The ages of both bride and groom were given as years apart.
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Detroit Feb Bout Ends Jeffords Upset by Sharkey
In Detroit in February, Tom Sharkey defeated Jim Jeffords of California in the second round, advancing in a toilsome contest.
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Payne Talks Upon Puerto Rican Tariff
Washington debate opens on the Puerto Rico tariff bill with strong party lines. Mr. Payne argues for free trade to aid Puerto Rico while the substitute would tax all non US goods and raise about 1.7 million in revenue. The measure aims to boost sugar and tobacco markets and fund schooling and roads.
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Congress debate on proposed legislation spans constitutional powers
Democratic leader Mr Richardson argues Congress cannot enact the bill while Mr Dalgett of Pennsylvania supports Mr Payne with a constitutional argument. The three speakers are given close attention as they debate the measure's authority and scope.
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Willam Morris Weds Miriam Pretefelder in Baltimore
Willam Morris of Scranton and Miriam H Pretefelder wed at the bride’s home on Eutaw Place Baltimore in a lavish ceremony with tropical plants and American Beauty roses. The groom retires from his Scranton business to join JH Pretyfider & Co. The couple plans a extended tour then a permanent Baltimore residence.
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War debate in the House of Commons over army expansion
In London on February 12 the House of Commons debated the 120000 man army expansion. Irish MPs opposed the measure with Michael J Flavin moving to cut 14 million by 12 thousand. John Redmond and others protested native employment and foreign support. The motion failed 207 to 21 and the report passed.
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Goebel assassination suspects face bail in Frankfort
Sheriff J L Sutton of Whitley County, arrested on complicity charges, waived examination and was admitted to bail here after an agreement between prosecutors and defense. Sutton traveled with his uncle State Inspector N Lister and Harland Whittaker, all linked to the case. Woe and Lee Jones remained jailed here with no new steps in their cases.
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Russia Faces Coal Shortage Hit by Factory Closures
Washington report from Vice Consul General Mariner in Frankfort says Russia suffers severe coal shortage with many workers laid off due to factory closures. It notes a potential government tariff reduction on iron and pig iron shipments to Baltic and St Petersburg factory districts within sixty miles of the comet.
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Pennsylv Union and Columbia to clash in football
John Bell of the University of Pennsylvania football team announced a first ever football game between Pennsylvania and Columbia University. The match is set for October 15 or 20 and is expected to spark a series of contests between the two schools.
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Pension certificates dated February 5 for widows orphans and soldiers
Washington notices list pension certificates dated February 5 for original widows Marylet Minger Sayre Bradford and others including Jonathan Hurlburt and Beranton Luneley. Names appear with places like Bradford and Brain and refer to war widows and orphans.
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New York Harbor Freight Arrivals Report
New York news briefs indicate ships arriving at the harbor on February 1, listing vessels from Rotterdam and routes via Boulogne and other ports. Names Latin and Cremeon appear, with path details showing transatlantic movements and arrivals in port.
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Inter Ocean Wins Control Over News Supply Ruling
The Illinois Supreme Court reverses lower courts in Inter Ocean Publishing Co v Associated Press. It holds that AP must sell news to any newspaper buyer, ending restrictions that blocked other sources and seeking to prevent a monopoly that harms public interest. The decision emphasizes public use of news and encourages competition.
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Local News Roundup and National Highlights
A condensed morning digest covers military campaigns, a sugar trust attack, and a Supreme Court ruling. Congress debates a Puerto Rican tariff while Northeastern Pennsylvania reports on finance, industry, and local court items in Dunmore and Scranton areas.
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Senator Clark's Montana Campaign Testimony Continues
Senator Clark of Montana returned as star witness before the senate privileges and elections committee. Justice Hunt's physician Dr. Tracy testified on his interviews, noting a $50,000 bribe claim, Clark denying any corrupt payments and outlining $149,000 in political expenditures to defeat Daly. Daly himself was expected to testify in rebuttal in coming days.
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Deaths of a Day In Harrisburg and Kovton
In Harrisburg Dr I F Schminky aged 67 longtime physician and former state legislator 1871 1872 died at home in Gratsthla county. In Kovton Mrs Annie E Lodge 75 mother of Senator Henry Cubet Lodge died at her home aged 75.
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Engagement of Lieutenant Fiscus to Miss Annie Wheeler
The engagement of Lieutenant W. W. Fiscus, Ninety United States Infantry, in the Philippines, to Miss Annie Wheeler daughter of General Joe Wheeler, is announced by Dr Blanche F. Greaves of Philadelphia. The couple know since West Point days, and marriage hinges on leave from duty.
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Scarcity of Coal Pushes Sail Vessel Demand Up
A New York report notes rising coal scarcity abroad affecting ocean going ships. Operators say deep water sailing craft from Bath Maine are in demand as fuel shortages bite freight routes and tramp steamers lose profitability. Sail ships’ value rises amid ongoing fuel constraints.
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Victory for the Valley in Jersey City crossing dispute
The Lehigh Valley Railroad won a legal ruling allowing it to cross the old lane at 614 Lane in Greenville Jersey City. The court held the lane was never dedicated as a public street, removing obstacles to connect its main line with its freight terminus and planned passenger terminus in lower Jersey City.
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Prisoner Confesses to 1800s Murder in Berks County
Reading February 19 Leopold Howe a prisoner in Berks county jail in distress confesses he murdered a man named Campbellstown Lebron county six years ago. Officials telegraphed and learned a murdered stranger's body was found under a straw stack in 1806 buried as unknown. Investigations proceed.
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Doctor and daughter travel to New York to test dog for rabies
Lancaster Feb 1 Dr T Willer a leading physician travels with his daughter and a pet dog to the Pasteur Institute in New York to determine if the animal has rabies. The dog has bitten several people since Friday.
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Army orders call reservists to rejoin for home defense
An army order issued tonight invites reservists to return to service for one year for home defense. It offers a two pound bounty to those who rejoin.
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Representative Richardson Seeks Interstate Action Against Sugar Trust
Tennessee representative and House minority leader Richardson introduces two resolutions targeting the sugar trust. One would block interstate sugar shipping unless profits fall below four percent. the other would admit Puerto Rico Cuba and Hawaii sugars free of duty. He argues the ICC can curb monopolistic profits and urges a federal enactment to compel action.
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Senate and House Report on DC Powers and Hawaiian Bill
In Washington on February 14 the Senate spent most morning hours debating District of Columbia issues and congressional power over territories including the right to apply constitutional provisions. A Payne resolution urged DC information on enforcement of telephone charge laws. The Hawaiian Islands government bill drew afternoon discussion with Cullem outlining its provisions. In the House Hitt reported Wheeler resolution on Pretoria mail intrusion, adopted without debate.
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Harrisburg Charter List Includes Ten Local Firms
On February 11 the state department chartered several corporations. Fayette Publishing Co. Colontown with capital unknown. The American Bio-chemical Co. Philadelphia $5,000. McKean Apartment Co. Pittsburgh $5,000. United States Knitting Mill Co. Hawley $40,000. Monroe Land Co. Stroudsburg $5,000. Norway Iron and Steel Co. York Spring Garden Township York County $200,000. Manufacturers Water Co. Johnstown $1,000. Carmichaela Light Heat and Power Co. Carmichaels $1,000.
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Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Two-Day Outlook
Washington forecast on February 19 predicts partly cloudy and less cold conditions in Eastern Pennsylvania for Tuesday. Wednesday looks warmer with possible rain and variable winds shifting to easterly.
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