Stubborn Boer Defense and Roberts Dispatch Sparking Doubt
Cape Town reports General Cronje holding at Modderdrift with stubborn resistance as Lord Roberts withholds casualty details. unease grows among observers over lack of explicit success reports while Natal boers evacuate, Ladysmith siege to be raised, and relief efforts continue.
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Lord Roberts
War Office
Lord Toberts
Cronje
Paarderberg
Koodoosland
Wikher Tewel
Robert
Chemennt Buller
House of Corn
DeBeers
Cane Town
Barton
Fugsileer
Ladysmith
Garrionda
Lord Hoberts
Herlin
Tageblatt Pul Fiehen
Tirseela
Transvaal
Natal
Bere
Joubert
Haller Wil
Casualties Report From Paardeberg Front
War office dispatch from Lord Roberts lists casualties near Paardeberg on Feb 16 and 18. Major General Knox and Major General Hector Macdonald are wounded, Lieutenant Colonel Aldworth killed, with several captains and lieutenants among the fallen. Wounded officers include Colonel Howles of the Yorkshire regiment.
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Landen
Lord Roberts
Sunde
Eith
Colenso
Amthem
Cronje
Ladysmith
Hope
Coe Coloma
Kimberley
London
War Offices
Paardeberg
Temeen
Knox
Hector Macdonald
Aldworth
War Office
Paarleberg
Wardlaw and
Newbury
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
McLure
Seaforth Highlanders
Courtney
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Slordet and Weave
Yorkshire Regiment
Wight and Ballyston
Light Infantry
Government denies U.S. mediation in South Africa conflict
Washington reports there is no agreement with Germany to intervene between South African parties. No discussion of joint mediation with Britain and France occurred. The U S government says it has taken no steps toward unilateral intervention.
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Washington
Munor
United States
Baron van Hoelleben
South Africa
Associatus Press
Hey
Baron von Holleben
Pritioch
Memorial Session in Honor of Vice President Hobart
The New Jersey legislature held a memorial session in Trenton for the late Vice President Garret A. Hobart. The house and senate were filled with officials and the public. a portrait of Hobart stood at the speaker's desk as Attorney General Griggs delivered the address.
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Trenton
New Jersey
Garret A. Hobart
House of Representatives
Griges
White House Reception Held by President McKinley
President and Mrs McKinley hosted a public reception at the White House on February 21 despite heavy rain. DAR delegates in session attended the informal event. The visitors were received in the blue parlor as the Marine Band played popular airs.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Y Ted O'Elowk
Daughters of the American Revolution
Preston
Marine
Spain Claims Sulu Islands Withdrawn From U S Possession
Washington reports that Spain has asserted ownership over Sulu islands south of the Philippines. The State Department, after reviewing charts, instructs the withdrawal of U S claims to the Stand Cayguy, Sula and Ibtu which lie beyond Paris treaty boundaries.
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Washington
Eedt
Philippines
Spain
Dutherithes
State Department
Cayguy
Sula
Ibutu
Paris
Brumill-Inc process inventor found dead in room
Leancaster reports MecBanruel M Trin Whee invention Brumill-Inc process implicated in litigation with Mera In. In an almost certain recovery section of the United States he was found dead in his room today. Authorities say he was asphyxiated by coal gas and lived alone, cooking for himself.
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Brumill- Inc
Mera
United States
Cowl Gue
Dinon Benefit Night Nets Eight Thousand for Former Champion
New York authorities report that George Dinon the colored featherweight pupil and former world champion held a benefit at the Mrowichy Athletic Club tonight. Friends and admirers raised eight thousand dollars to aid him after losing his title to Terry Media ora.
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New York
George Dinon
Terry Mediaora
Mrowdichy Athletic Club
Bryan speaks on labor and currency in Orlando depot crowd
W J Bryan arrived in Orlando at 1 pm and addressed a crowd at the depot about labor questions and the currency issue. He then proceeded to Jacksonville.
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Orlando
Fla
Heb
W. J. Ftryan
Bryan
Jacksonville
Deaths in New York and Harrisburg Obituaries
Benjamin Wood proprietor of the New York Evening Newspaper and Daily News died at the Fifth Avenue hotel after a brief illness. Rev John J McClohey assistant rector of St Patricks Cathedral died of pneumonia aged years. Dr Charles Page Smyth royal astronomer for Scotland since forty three years is dead.
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New York
Benjamin Wood
N York Evening
Daily News
Fifth Avene
Hartisburo
John J. Mc.Ciohey
Patrick's Precathedral
Pile
Bite Rikhon McGovern
Marrisburg Lode
Jondon
Charles Piage Smyth
Scotland
Case on Poor Board cites Scranton district history
Philadelphia reporters note the Supreme Court hearing on the Lackawanna County poor board case. Attorneys Burns and Scragg argued over the act creating the Scranton poor district, vacancy rules, and whether directors are elected or appointed under a 1866 supplement and 1864 act.
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Beranton Tribune
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Pear
LackawWatina County
Commonwealth of Pennsylvanian
Dor
Jones
F. Bl. Dickert
FOL
Terope
J. H. Burns
John J. Murphy
John F. Scragg
Dickert
Court of Common Pleas
Luzerne
Mtu
Rior
Scranton
Cies
Luxerne
Lackawannis County
Rice
Mmneviler
John Gibbms
Dtetriet
Scrautenhorming
John 1 Murphy
Denverile
FL L. Terppe
Archbald
Terpne
L. Dickert
Tickert
Murphy
Terppe
Bookly Trust
Puerto Rico
Lackawanna Poor Board
General
Pennsylvania
Financial and Commercial
Pennsylvania pension scheme for railroad workers
The Pennsylvania Railroad pension department now operates as a full service unit at Pittsburgh and Mine, reviewing January retirements of 048 employees and approving monthly pensions totaling over 290000 dollars annually. Many retirees receive combined company superannuation, with 327000 dollars yearly for relief, and seven pensioners died in January. The system bases pension on potential earnings and provides full disability relief, marking an ambitious welfare program in railroad history.
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Philadelphia
Pet. IL
Pennsylvaniad Railroad Pension Department
Auc
Encinesis Ami
Mendel
Beaver
Relef Fund
Gftyv
Pension Allowanes Rea
Relief Department
Aongregate
Simitar Corporation
Marriage of Miss Pertha Sherlock in Clifton Church
The marriage of Miss Pertha Sherlock daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Sherlock to Andrew Carnegie Jr of Pittsburgh was solemnized at Little Culvary Church Clifton. Due to the bride’s mother’s recent death only close family attended the ceremony.
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Chelan
Pertha Sherlock
Thomas
Nancy Sherlock
Andrew (Urnede, Jr
Pittsburg
Lucey Carnegie
Drew
Clifton
Irish evictions policy debated by Irish house and attorney general
London reports the Irish eviction issue being debated as the Irish House of Commons weighs new measures. Attorney General for Ireland J Atkinson calls for voluntary solutions over legislation, noting past evictions were at their lowest in thirty years and urging restraint.
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London
House of Cone Mons
Iy 2
de Valer
Attocrney
Ireland
J. Atkinson
Local Corporations Chartered by State Department
Morrisburg February 20 state department chartered several companies. East Greenville Improvement Company listed with capital 10000. Central Pathan Coalition mentioned alongside Pottsville with capital 100, Conensburg China Company cited. South Cousins Enterprises capital 7000. Haw Narrow Public Company noted at Wilketebasre with capital 15.
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Morrisburg
State Department
East Greenville Im.roveMent
Eset Greenville
Central Pathan P
Potteville
Capital
Conensburg China Company
South Cousensiors
Haw Narrow Public Company
Wilketebasre
Investigation Into Mrs Eyler's School S J Pel 21
A five member committee is appointed to probe charges at Mrs Eyler's School in Trenton. The panel has authority to summon witnesses and require books and papers in the investigation directed at the state school authorities.
Senate Ratifies Tripartite Treaty on Climate Lands
The senate in legislative session ratified fees between the United States, Great Britain and Germany affecting climate growth and joint control of Simeon lands. The treaty was a separate document from the political agreement dividing authority over the Ube islet.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Great Beritain
Germany
Simeon Lands
Ube Islet
Recovery of Two Miners After Gowen Mine Gas Explosion
The bodies of Loneferger and Huda were recovered from the No 1 Gowen mine after an explosion of gas. They were entombed yesterday and found at the bottom of a large shaft, badly burned.
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Singleton
Fes
Dawewh Loneferger
Huda
Gowen
Imlay
Monk
Distinguished Men in Philadelphia Dedication of Penn Law Library
Philadelphia hosts a national gathering for the dedication of the University of Pennsylvania Law Library. Notable speakers include Hon. John Marshall Harlan and Sir Charles Arthur Roe. Attendees span across major courts, universities, and government offices from the United States and England.
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John Marshall Harlan
Charles Arthur Roe
England
Philadelphia
United States
University of Pennsylvania
University
Washington
Wu Ting Fang
Department of Law
Harrison
Trustes
Famueel Dickson
Law
Board of Trustees
William Drayier Lewis
Law School
Bealf
W. M
Federal Judiciary
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Charles Arthur Hoe
Oxford University
G. T. Finch
Cambridge University
Academy of Music
Prosvost Harrison
Supreme Court of the
Charles Arthur Joo
Justice Harlan
Pennsylvani
John Wilson
Wilson
Charles Arthur Ree
University of Oxford
Bo Pinel
A. M
University of Cambridge
Academys of Music
University Club
Weather and City News From Dunmore Area Briefs
Daily items cover rain or snow forecasts, court proceedings, and local notices. Includes Dunmore borough developments, sewer construction plans, and editorial notes on regional issues.
Quay Seating Question to be Brought Before Senate
Washington February 21 reports that Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania will move to take up the seating case of former Senator Quay tomorrow. The privileged question could allow a vote on consideration, revealing Quay support in the Senate as Hawaii government bill proceedings were largely stagnant during most of the day.
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Washington
Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Penrose
Penna
Todas
Transatlantic Shipping Updates From New York Ports
Arrivals and departures listed show vessels from Antwerp Plymouth Rotterdam Southampton and New York. Notable entries include Statendam arriving New York and Saale sailing to New York with Ure men aboard. Several routes mention ships bound for Liverpool Southampton and Antwerp with assorted passengers and cargo.
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Antwerp
Wosternland
New York
Plymouth
Patricia
Hamburg
Pretoria
Rotterdam
Statendam
Southampton
Saale
Brow Head
Cuth
Liverpul
Volverpool
St. Leonia
Noordland
Antweor
la Touraine
Havre
Bovic
Liverpool
Boyle and Morris chosen at Chester County GOP meet
West Chester Pennsylvania February 21 Horace A Boyle chosen delegate to the national convention and Joseph J Morris an alternate at the Chester County Republican convention The Quay men controlled the gathering the platform backs Governor Blane and Senator Penrose and notes Matthew Branley dying and regrets the US Senate not seating his certificate
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West Chester
Chester County
Horace A. Boyle
Joseph J. Morris
Quay
Blane
Penrose
Matthew Branley Dyung
United States Senate
Benton Harbor Tragedy Involving Farmer and Wife
Hepton Harbor Mich Feb 21 Allan Giesler a prosperous farmer shot his wife then drowned himself in Lake Michigan Cheater may recover from a gunshot wound Giesler and his wife had quarrelled recently and planned separation He leaves two divorced wives living
Puerto Rico tariff debate sparks party divisions
Washington February 21 Republicans clash over the Puerto Rico tariff bill with Mr Bromwell of Ohio opposing on policy grounds though leaning to support if the substitute fails. Other speakers include Stay and Long for the bill and Henry against it as caucus plans and possible votes shift among both parties.
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Washington
Republica
Bramwell
Ohio
Stay
New York
Mr. Long
Kansas
Henry
Texas
Davis
Louisiana
South
Mer, Moyer
Browfard
Loulshina
Deverles
California
Parkman
Loridad
Davey
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Tosh
Ofeloet
Money Flows to Republican National Convention Fund
Philadelphia reports $46,000 raised toward a $100,000 fund for the national committee. $25,000 has been sent to Chairman Hanna, with $25,000 more to follow. Mayor Ashbridge disclosed a possible move of the convention to New York was discussed during a money delay.
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Philadelphia
Citizens’ National Republican Convention Committee
National Committee
Hanna
Ashbridge
Washington
Maney
Madison Square Paveden
New York
Wellcome Testimony in Clark Senate Case Quiet
Washington February 21 Johno B Wellcome Senator Clark's campaign manager testified before the senate committee in the Clark case noting campaign expenditures net to exceed 25000. He produced his bank book and old checks to support the figure and said he suspected Daly supplied money used in the Whiteside exposure. He also said the Montana Supreme Court was prejudiced against him and did not testify in his disbarment trial.
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Washington
Johno B. Wellcome
Clark
Senate Committee
Gigantic Contractors Combine Across Major Cities
A vast contractor alliance forms in large cities to influence the electric supply market. Associations in Western Pennsylvania plan to organize, with Pittsburgh prominent, and a national call to unite contractors nationwide. A price surge in building materials is anticipated as contract terms lock in fixed prices.
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Slepa
New York
Pitteburg
Association of Electrical Contracetors
Western Pennsylvania
United States
Cassada
Post
Inquest Tinto Mine Blast Leaves Jury in Doubt
Coroner Roberts conducted an inquest into the gas explosion that killed Thomas Coleman at the Marvine mine. Witnesses testified while the jury, by last evening, had not reached a verdict, uncertain if a mine door should have been closed or left open.
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Thomas Coleman
Marvine Mmine
Roberts
Alderma Fidler
Pennsylvania Pension Certificates Increase Noted
Pension certificates dated February 7 show increases for H. D. Brown Avery Wyoming from 2 to 17 dollars and Theodore F.R. Brown Wyalusing Wordford from 17 to 24 dollars. A. M. Hall Evergreen Bradford from 7 to 4. J. Button Jr. Matonville Wyoming from 88 to 17. Original widows Jennie B. Gruver Moosie Luckawanna from 8 dollars.
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Washington
H. D. Brown
Avery
Wyoming
Theodore FR
Brown
Wyalusing
Wordford
A. M. Hall
Evergreen
Bradford
J. Button, Jr
Matonville
Jennie BE. Gruver
Moosie
Luckawanna
Flutter in the Senate turns on Habert trial in France
Feb 21 session of the French Senate resembled a high court as Deputy Marcel Habert faced accusations of inciting soldiers to insubordination during President Faure's funeral. Tense exchanges arose over General Jacques threats to court martial judges and a near duel threatened by Le Compte amid protests from the Right.
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Senate
My Fullemes
Senor le Compte
General Jacques
Ceneral Jacques
Benor le
Mrs Lawton’s Thanks for Generous Home Aid
Washington Vel 21 Mrs Lawton expresses deep gratitude for the home aid received in Kentucky. She thanks General Corbin for kindness, noting it brings relief and comfort to her and her family amid worry over Henry. The letter conveys heartfelt appreciation and enduring remembrance.
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Washington
Vel
Anxiaims
Henry
Mary C, Lawshon
Amendments Planned to Puerto Rico Government Bill
Senator Culber son of Texas announced two amendments to the Puerto Rican government bill. One would establish free trade between Puerto Rico and the United States, and the other would grant Puerto Rican natives the same option to become U.S. citizens as provided by the Parle treaty for those born in the Spanish peninsula.
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Washington
Culberson
Texas
Puerto Rico
United Buties
United States
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Thursday Friday
Washington forecast for eastern Pennsylvania shows rain or snow Thursday with colder temperatures at night. Friday brings more wintry mix as winds shift from easterly to northerly and then northwesterly.
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Washington
Penneylylvania
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