Cronje Defiant in Last Stand Amid Boer War Clash
Chronicle details General Cronje’s siege as British forces press the defense near Paardeberg. Cronje asks for an armistice to bury the dead, rejected by Lord Roberts who demands a finish or unconditional surrender. The piece notes looming concentration efforts and casualties, with reinforcement movements and a rising war-wide toll.
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Lord Roberts
London
Cronje
Keer
Lord Kitchener
Genera Crone
General Crone
South Africa
Roberta Wires
Wiring
Cranjea
Lkely
Buller
Chieveley
Tugela
Thia Boome
War Office
Lossey
Wiltshire
Roodos Rand
Cape Town
Washington's Birthday in Wheeling Honors Doddridge Sword
Wheeling West Virginia celebrated a grand Washington's Birthday with Admiral Dewey as guest. The event saw a tablet laid to honor Fort Henry and a sword presented to Lieutenant John S. Doddridge, a Wheeling native who fought at Manila Bay. The crowd included visitors from nearby towns and neighboring states despite rain.
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Baltimore
Mr. Caldwell
Doddridge
Tate
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Washington
West Virginia
Admiral Dewey
Fort Henry
John 8
Manila
Hay
Flood Devastates Bellefonte and Surrounding Areas
Heavy rains flood Bellefonte Pennsylvania causing the town to inundate, with low areas submerged and firemen battling water in the water works. The Bald Eagle Valley railroad is washed out, trains halted, and Ardell Lumber yards damaged as stock safety becomes urgent. Infinvicion reports similar damage as Big Mack creek rises, railroad tracks washed out at Trudeendale, and pumps struggle to keep water out of mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefonte
Pennsylvania Match Company
Bigg
Ardell Lumber
Bellefonte Center
Bald Eagle Valley
Ball Eagle Valley
Milesburg
Lock Haven
Ifnvicion
Black Creek
Trudeendale
Lehigh Valley
Clark testifies on Montana senator race funds
W Clark son of Senator Chirk of Montana tells a Senate committee he earns about 20000 a year and runs his own business as he discusses campaign finances for his father’s U S Senate election. He denies the testimony of several witnesses and submits a detailed account of receipts and expenditures. Rev A B Martin adds a witness interview and a letter from Clark is produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Senate
Whiteside
Hewitt
Myers
Chirk
Montana
Macrum Case Resolution Seeks Inquiry on Mail Interference
Representative Wheeler of Kentucky introduced a resolution directing the foreign affairs committee to probe charges by Charles K Macrum United States vice consul at Pretoria that his mail was opened read or detained by British censor Durbin or that a State Department telegram was opened The panel may request witnesses and papers and administer oaths to carry out the inquiry. The measure was referred to the rules committee.
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Washington
Wheeler
Kentucky
Committee of Foreign Affairs
Charles K. Macrum
Lnte
United States
Pretoria
Durbin
Department of State
State Department
Committee On Rules
Rowe Commits Suicide in Lebanon Prison Cell
Leopold Howe alias Rowe aged 62 hanged himself in his Lebanon city prison cell after confessing to murder. He had been jailed in Reading on a larceny charge and linked to a Campbellstown killing where a stranger’s body with two gunshot wounds was found and buried after initial misidentification.
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Lebanon
Leopold Howe
Rowe
Herks County
Reading
Campbellstown
Lebanon County
University to Add Endowment for Oratory Growth
President Crown announced at the annual Junior oratorical contest at the high university that a new endowment will provide £4 annually to support oratory. The gift comes from a friend of the university who wishes to remain unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
L.high University
Crown
Anti-Imperialists Open Philadelphia Conference Fight End of War
An eastern anti-imperialists conference began in Philadelphia and runs two days to promote a movement to end the war in the Philippines. Leaders from the American Anti Imperialist League in Philadelphia Boston New York and Washington push for public opinion and a westward boom for their cause. Carl Schurz and George Gluyas Mercer headline the talks with other clergy and politicians in attendance. Letters of regret arrive from prominent figures including Sumner Higginson Atkinson and others as the group discusses strategy for the upcoming presidential campaign and potential Bryan support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philippines
American League of Anti
Chicago
West
Ewat
Philadelphia League
George F. Edlimunils
George Gluyas
Mercer
Samuel Milliken
Asa
George Gluyas Mercer
American Anti-Imperialist League
Samuel Richard Fuller
Francis E. Abbott
Massachusetts
Talcott H. Russell
Connecticut
Montague Leveson
Fort Hamilton
N. Y
J. B. Hendersen
Missouri
W A. Croffut
Washington
Herbert Welsh
Carl Shurz
New York
League
W.J. Bryan
Winc
New England
Lawline
Bryan
Sumner
Yale University
Pettigrew
Thomas W. Higginson
Cambridge
Mass
Morton
J. M. Howd
Naughville
Charles Norton
Miller
Georgia
Slayden
Texas
Rufuel K. Smith
Atkinson
Congress
The Quay Case Delayed By Senate Debate
Washington February 22. Senator Penrose refrained from calling up the Quay case due to a tacit agreement with absent proctors during the Democratic national committee meeting. A parliamentary squabble followed over how the case would be brought before the Senate, with no conclusion reached as the questions were postponed for later consideration.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Penrose
Penna
Senate
Railroad foreman crushed by train near Lancaster and Reading road
A carpenter foreman for the Poonayvivanta railroad in Tauncaster, Fel, was walking on tracks when struck by a train on the Lancaster and Reading road. Both legs were crushed near the ankles and amputation became necessary. He is retired and in the hospital after the incident.
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Tauncaster
Miss Nethersole Arrested Over Sapho Play
Miss Olga Nethersole the actress appeals to the public to judge the morality of Sapho after a police court hearing. She says she is innocent of corrupting morals and claims attack by certain newspapers. Magistrate Mott postponed the case to Friday as spectators filled Wallack's House for her performance.
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New York
Olga Nethersole
Sapho
Miss Nethersole
Inspector Thompson
Hoffman House
Cousel
Abe Hummel
Centre Street
Marcus Meyer
Hamilton Revelle
Theodore Moss
Wal- Jack's
Wes
Mott
Mies Nethersole
Wallack
Sophomore riots disrupt Cornell freshmen banquet in Ithaca
In Ithaca on February 22 the sophomore class attacked the freshmen banquet at the Ithaca hotel. Sixteen freshmen were captured and chained in Barns Hall tower overnight, including the banquet chairman and President Shattick, while the police stood by. Several students were injured, and the banquet was abandoned due to the chaos and rain.
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Ithaca
Sophs
Shattick
Barn’s
Great Church Canvass in Philadelphia Aims to Reach Every Dwelling
Despite snow and mud about 400 volunteers visit city dwellings to gauge church attendance Sabbath school members and non churchgoers. Denominations unite to cover the city by night fall with a full tabulation to follow in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Naithering
Americans in Paris Banquet Honors Washington Birthday
The American University Dinner Club held a banquet at the Hotel Continental in Maine on February 2 in honor of Washington's birthday. U S Ambassador Porter presided as speakers from French circles attended and noted the linked histories and friendship between nations.
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Washington
Maine
American University Dinner Club
Pope Blesses Pilgrims in St Peter's Rome
In St Peter's Rome the pope blessed fifteen Italian pilgrims after a procession to the high altar. The congregation joined in singing anthems as the pontiff, borne in St Peter's chair, gave benediction and blessing.
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Rome
St. Petera
St. Peter's
Princess Cantacuzens Condition Improves After Illness
St. Petersburg reports Princess Cantacuzens daughter of General Frederick Dent Grant in hospital with pneumonia. Her condition improved after treatment as doctors monitor her recovery and vital signs closely.
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St. Petersburg
Cantacuzens
Frederick Dent Grant
United States Army
Democratic Convention Set for Kansas City on July Fourth
The Democratic National Committee chose Kansas City Missouri for the national convention on July 4 with Milwaukee as the only competing city. Delegates will be allocated by state and territory, and the call invites reform citizens to join in sending delegates for a platform opposing trusts expansion and imperialism.
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Washington
Kansas City
Democratic National Committee
Raleigh
Milwaukee
W. J. Stone
National Committee
W. C. Hall
Bryan
Chicago
Mr. Townsend
Oregon
Beneator Tillman
McGraw
West Virginia
Gorman
Gate City
West
Stone
National Democratic Committee
Ely
Congress of
United States
Alaska
Indian Territory
District of Columbia
West Scranton and County News Highlights
Northeastern Pennsylvania reports on local events including a social session by the Ladies club, an Eisteddfod at Taylor, and the annual meeting of the Union Ex-Prisoners of War. National notes cover imperial debates, a Democratic convention date, and general legislative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke
Taylor
Young Men's Christian Association Opens 30th State Convention
Williamsport hosts the thirty second annual Y M C A state convention with over 920 delegates. Officers from Philadelphia to Wilkes-Barre form the new permanent leadership as Rev Arthur T Pierson delivers the keynote on The Supremacy of the Word. John R Mott follows with an address on Evangelization of the World, and Treasurer Bailey reports a zero balance after expenses of 10 503 dollars, before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Young Men's Chrristian Association
W. K. Jennings
Pittsburg
W. Doughiss
Whiladelphia
James A. Beaver
Bellefonte
Meddengo
James BE. Bailey
Rone
Aguinaldo Said to Seek Refuge in Japan
A Hong Kong dispatch to the Evening World reports United States Consul Wildman has information that three Filipino leaders Luban Ponco and Aguinaldo’s brother went to Japan to meet Aguinaldo. The note suggests Aguinaldo fled Luzon when pursued by General Lawton and headed toward Formosa.
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New York
Hong Kong
British China
Evening World
United States
Wildman
Luban
Ponco
Agonciilo
Japan
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Lawton
Fofimuga
Cannon Captured at Santiago Arrives in Harrisburg
A brass cannon captured by the U S Army at the battle of Santiago was installed today in Capitol Park Harrisburg viewed by hundreds. Mayor Fritchy received the relic and John K Fox delivered the oration. Washington's birthday Exercises followed at the court house with speakers Meade Detwiller and Philip Germain.
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Harrisburg
Santiago
Capitol Park
Patriotic Societies
Washington
Court House
Mr. Fox
Mr. Meade
M. Detwiller
Philip E. Germain
Fire Devastates Glen Hazlet Business District Near Bradford
A major blaze destroyed the Glen Hazlet business area including the general store of B C Taylor and adjacent shops as hydrants were frozen. Firemen could not control the flames, and losses ranged from twenty thousand to ninety thousand dollars with about four thousand dollars of insurance.
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Posteriies
K. Oo
T. M. Hall
Lowe
Soldier to be shot after court martial
Despatch from Batavia reports Ernest Kingdom of Bypeford enlisted in the Fortyifth Volunteer Infantry was found sleeping at his post and sentenced to be shot by court martial. Filipino rebels reportedly entered the camp while Wingdom slept and killed two or three American soldiers.
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Buffalo
Batavia
Ernest Kingdom
Fortleth Volounteer
Wingdom
Cave-In Delays NJ Transit at Miners Mills
A cave-in at the Fine Ridge mine near Wilkes-Barre between this city and Scranton caused tracks of the Central Railroad of New Jersey to sink into a thirty foot hole. Traffic will be delayed until tomorrow as repairs are needed.
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Wilkes-Barre
Feh
Fine Ridge
Central Railroad of
Theatrical manager Harry Miner dies suddenly in New York
Harry Clay Miner, 58, theatrical manager, collapsed from apoplexy at his Riverside Drive home. His estate exceeds 5 million dollars and his interests spanned drug stores lithography supply and phosphate ventures, with mining and railway holdings. He had served one term in Congress after election in New York.
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New York
Harry Clay Miner
Riverside Drive
Miner
Congress
Barn Destroyed by Fire at Rich Farm in Marietta
A large bank barn owned by Henry F. Rich near Marietta was totally destroyed by fire this morning. Loss estimated at $0,000 with partial insurance. A female tramp who had been allowed to sleep in the barn is believed to have accidentally started the blaze.
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Tancaster
Henry F. Rich
Marietta
Dan Rice Circus Clown Dies at Long Branch
New York reports Dan Rice a veteran circus clown died in Long Branch New Jersey after an illness aged 77 years. His birth name was Daniel McLaren born in New York. His father Daniel McLaren nicknamed him Dan Rice after an Irish clown. Rice built three independent fortunes though later life was modest.
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New York
Dan Rice
Long Branch
N. J
Rice
Die Dankel McLaren
Daniel Mclaren
Ireland
Dan Riew
Ile
Buin
Washington's Birthday Celebration at National Theater
Exercises honoring Washington's birthday were held at the National Theater under the auspices of the Board of the Revolution. A large audience attended including President McKinley and Secretary Hay in a box, with Senator Depew delivering the address.
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Washington
National Theater
The
Bona of the Revolution
McKinley
Hay
Depew
General McNulta Dies Suddenly in Washington
Washington February 22 General McNulta of Chicago a familiar figure in western railroad receiverships died suddenly in the capital tonight.
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Washington
General McNulta
Chicago
West
Debate on the Tariff and Puerto Rican Treaty
Lawmakers clash over the Puerto Rican tariff bill with General Grosvenor accusing any supporter of the Spain treaty of moral taint. He attacks W. J. Bryan over the Philippines and Porto Rico while outlining a drive to expand trade and apply independence doctrines to new possessions. Night session features Wilson, Lewin, and Spicht in opposition.
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Washington
House
General Grosvenor
Ohio
McCall
Massachusetts
Ways and Means
Moody
McClellan
Brantley
Parker
N. J
Grosvenor
Spain
Nebraska
Philippines
Porto Rico
Orient
Congress
Chad
Wilson
South Carolina
Lewin
Georgia
Spicht
Mississippi
Letter Carriers Meet in Hartisburg Pennsylvania
The first meeting of the Pennsylvania branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers convened in Hartisburg on February 22. Messages from Postmaster General Smith, President McKinley, Senator Penrose and Congressman Olmstead were read. A constitution and by laws were adopted and next year’s meeting set for Pittsburg. A salary bill in Congress was urged. Attendees were hosted at a banquet. Elected officers: Thomas J. Carpenter president, John J. Ferry vice president, Al P. Shuang secretary, Frank A. Giea treasurer, George H. Kliamel sergeant at arms.
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Hartisburg
Pennsylvania
National Association of Letter Carrera
Smith
McKinley
Penrose
Congresaman Olmstead
Pittsburg
Congress
Thomas J. Carpenter
Hitchsburg
John J. Ferry
Wilkes-Tarre
al. P. Shuang
Allentown
Frank A. Giea
Fuston
George H. Kliamel
Lebanon
Pittsburg Coal Output Reported For Week Ending Feb 17
Monongahela river lines total coal output reaches 4,000,000 bushels for the week ending February 17. Superintendent Spookman of lock No 1 logs daily runs: Sunday 704,000 Monday 1,000,000 Tuesday 2,000,000 Wednesday 2,000,000 Thursday 1,000,000 Friday 0 000 Saturday 666,000.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela River
Spookman
Steamship Arrivals Liverpool Fob 1l
Curlon from New York arrives in Liverpool while the steamship Germanic sails to New York via Queenstown listing the latest transatlantic movements and port notices.
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Liverpool
Curlon
New York
Queenstown
Germanic
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Friday
Forecast for Friday shows fair skies in eastern Pennsylvania with fresh westerly winds. Probably fair Saturday as well.
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Washington
Feb
Pennsylvania
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