Boer Stand Readies Survival as Cronje Refuses Offer
British offensive across the river tightens around Cronje the Transvaal forces resist with deadly shrapnel and high casualties. Lord Roberts offers safe passage for women and children but Cronje rejects the proposal as outnumbered burghers endure heavy bombardment and a tightening siege.
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Roberts
Yoange Free State
Fenern
Cronje
Teod
Theopje
London
War of Ice
Toberts
Taurdeberg
Natal
Einbegley
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Ter
Lord Roberts
General Cronje
Doetors
Amoodbelre Cronie
Californian Steamship Goes Ashore Off Rum Island
The Californian, valued at 3 million with 300 thousand in cargo, ran aground near Rum Island after leaving Halifax bound for Montreal. All 176 passengers and crew are safe on board, with work to remove cargo delayed by tide and hull damage. passengers to disembark if seas permit.
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Bie Ale Jan Line
Rum Island
Sam
Ulin Parssenges
Hatten
Montreal
Dor
Wilson
Toronto
Irs
Thirleyw
Ome
Browell
Sequiniunt
Bownd
Halifax
Jeroud
Coal Shipments Rise as Lakes Start Early This Season
Pittsburg Feb 2 From an official of the Pittshore Coal Shipping Company it is learned lake shipments will begin earlier than last year with new inventions to start by April 1 for ore shipments. The season opens May 4 causing a 500000 ton shortfall last year now improved to a larger run with top prices anticipated.
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Pittsburg
Pittshore
Cortl
Padeos
Barge Keystone Ashore Near Boston Light
The Keystone and Otto barges from the Philadelphia and Revising company ran ashore on Breaker rock near Boston light while inbound with coal. Both crews of four men were saved. The Keystone is likely to break up with a cargo about 1000 tons. The Otto may be saved.
The Coal Famine
Reports show weakening iron prices in the United States tempering speculation in iron shares while domestic conditions justify confidence. Furnaces resume at higher prices and coal shipments from Kiel and Mannheim continue. Wesphalian coal syndicate cannot meet demand but refuses price hikes, warning middlemen.
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Herlin
United States
Patty
Kiel
Mannheim
Wesphalian Coal Syndicate
Notable Obituaries From Early February Chronicle
A series of brief notices details the deaths of several prominent figures. William Wright of Buffalo New York dies in Chicago after arriving for medical consultation at St Joseph Hospital. Rev Edward Loring editor of regional church periodicals passes away from brain rupture following choking fits in Cleveland. George Work Chilean wind pepper shot? dies in Doores Mlaite, Rhine region, aged 42, after a high profile shooting incident abroad.
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Fdwanl Loreng
Germany
New York
George Work
Doores Mlaite
Rwitgerland
Kinelaind
France
Monte Carli
Fire near Paris destroys two million francs in warehouses
A morning blaze at a Paris suburb's oil and leather stores triggered a chain of explosions. A warehouse block collapsed widening the fire as crowds watched. many people were injured and furniture and debris scattered the nearby streets. Soldiers evacuated the area amid rising smoke and heat.
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Paris
Spectatera
River Packet Battle and Legal Action After Brawl
On the Ohio River the vessels Vallowelle and Willie fought during a two hour chase injuring several deck crews. A stoker fired at a rival, an axe was derailed, and the Duffy was disabled after docking. Legal action to follow in U S court on Monday.
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Ohie
Vallowelle
Willie
Tuffy
Neal
Bern
Merkershburg
Duffs
Talthmere
Duffy
United States
MENELIK IN PACIFIC MOOD IN EUROPE VISIT
Merrie, Menelik's chief counselor, arrived from Abyssinia and will spend a year in Europe. He plans to meet Premier Waldteck Rousseau and Foreign Minister Delewsse, aiming for peaceful relations with neighbors. Menelik may visit the exposition and rejects sensational claims of taking advantage of Britain.
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Menelik
Abyseiniy
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Mo Delewsse
Rains
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Dip
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Byers
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Tualy
Egepi
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Great Britain
South Africa
Nile
Anthracite Coal Trade Steady Despite Cold Spells
The Ledger reports a quiet anthracite coal trade with near normal demand and steady prices. Companies hold ample stocks, market outlook remains favorable, and no major changes or news are expected in the near term.
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Philadelphia
Ledger
Stcm
Condition of Mrs Sartoris Cleared of Cancer Claim
Physicians say Mrs Givant Sartoris is convalescing from an operation and will be home soon. The attending physician clarifies public statements alleging cancer, stating that after the operation there is no evidence cancer ever existed.
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New York
Givant Fartoris
Phivesie Clane
Grant Sartoris
Obscure sports editor remembered in old report
A garbled tribute recalls a long serving sporting editor, his prewar weight and a physician’s note. The fragmented text hints at his duties and decline but offers few clear facts or dates.
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Idarey Welldom
Hier Rebs
Poralwsis Todas
Maes Bie
Avery
Sermon in Memory of Kishen John Newman at Metropolitan Church
Philip Joll Deed delivered a menal sermon at a seekil service honoring Kishen John Newman. The cold couldn t keep the Metropolitan Methotet Rubeopal church auditorium from filling to the doors as President Mckinsey listened with interest.
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Washington
Metropolitan Methotet
German cavalry to expand after Boer War fighting lessons
It is believed that the lessons from the Boer War will require a large increase in German cavalry and a thorough change of cavalry tactics. The emphasis shifts away from the mixed charges favored by Emperor William during recent maneuvers.
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Sierlin
Wiliam
Forecast of the Week in Congress
Washington reports a two week forecast of congressional activity. The Hawaiian bill remains unfinished business with speakers from Senator Chandler and Turley. Puerto Rico and Philippines issues dominate House debate, while the army bill and other measures receive consideration as the week unfolds.
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Chandler
Mr. Quay
Turley
Washington
House of Representatives
Alabama
Aldrich Vs. Rowslins
Philippines
General Cronje Holds Out In War Outlook
Five persons meet death in the Le Kieh Valley as reports detail ongoing hostilities. The forecast for the week covers conflicts and a northeastern Pennsylvania focus. A steamship runs ashore on the Maine coast amid broader financial and commercial notes. Local items include a patriotic sermon by Rev. B A Hoyt and a narrow escape of engineer Shafer.
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Peath
le Kieh
Congtins
Geran
Maine
Pennsylvania
Rev
B.A Hoyt
Soturdies
Opposition to Tariff Measure Persists Indefinitely
After a conference the opposition held firm against any tariff, regardless of duration. Advocates argued the measure could become a ban with a time-limited provision, but opponents remained steadfast in their stance.
Strange career of world traveler dies in hospital
A man registered at the Pennsylvania hospital on Hamilton H. Greyson died there from hiccoughs. Letters among his effects reveal a remarkable career with ties to Cecil Rhodes Baden-Powell Miles Wheeler Lawton and Allen. He claimed to be Henry Herbert Greyson a hospital surgeon and engineer who spoke five languages and worked in Brasil and the western United States.
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Penneylvania Hospital
Hamilton H. Greyson
Hiccoughs
Varius
Cecil Rhodes
Baden- Powell
Miles
Wheeler
Lawton
Allen
Washington
Greyaeon
Washington, D.C
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Brasil
Andes
San Francisco
Y M C A Convention Concludes in Williamsport
The final state convention session in Williamsport Pennsylvania featured Dr Pierson delivering a list address on Holiness and Service. A large afternoon gathering at the opera house included a speaker lineup and a women's meeting at the First Presbyterian church. The Bloomsbury male chorus performed and a farewell service had delegates circling the room and singing The Tie That Binds.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Pierson
Opera House
First Presbyterian Church
Bloomsbury
Association Hall
Ferraro Resigns From Defying Fate Ahead of Sing Sing
New York reports Ferraro slated for electric chair at Sing Sing with execution likely Monday before noon. He remains calm after a dramatic mental shift, having previously shown sullen behavior in prison. A brief background notes his 1878 Brooklyn razor killing with Luchino Aluchines.
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Antonio Ferraro
Sing Sing
Ferraro
Ihe
Luchino Aluchines
Brooklyn
Ferrare
Republicans Seek Unity On Puerto Rican Bill After Long Session
Washington February 2 The Republican committee formed after the fast nights house conference on the Puerto Rican bill remained in session late into the night without settling an acceptable compromise acceptable to all Republicans.
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Representative McColl
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Littlefield
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Weeks
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Oth
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Payne
Republican Committee
House
Mules Shipped for South Africa In British War Effort
Four thousand mules were shipped today from Kansas City to New Orleans for use by the British in South Africa. They were bought by Captain Smith of the British Army and inspected by him last week.
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Gonemo
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Eveaine
Secoml Arttery
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Kansan City
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Smith
United States Canal Commission Heads to Panama
San Juan Nicaragua reports the United States canal commission, after days of talks with President Arellano, departed for Panama via Corinty. All members are reported well.
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Nicaragua
Galveston
United States Canal Commission
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Tragedy as Lehigh Valley Express Hits Crossing Family Dies
A midnight Lehigh Valley Express collision near Turtle Crossing east of Rochester claims five lives and injures two members of the Smith family while crossing in a three seated carriage. Porter Smith and Gardner Smith escape with injuries as survivors seek aid.
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Fish eggs for school nature study program announced
The Pennsylvania fish commission offers trout eggs for distribution to public schools to aid nature study and fish culture education. Applications should be sent to W F E Meehan or a commissioner with requested school quantities. free delivery to large cities with charges to cover only express costs.
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Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Harrisburg
Board of Fish Commission
W. F E. Meehan
Chestnut Street
Street Car Jumped the Track at Oakland Cemetery
A street car struck an obstruction at Oakland cemetery in Athinta Gia. It jumped ten feet into the air and rolled fifteen feet down an embankment injuring twelve passengers. Motorman George Maddox and several others including Hershell Delaperry Eugene Coker D Coogler and B W Wallace were seriously hurt with Delaperry and Coker feared fatally wounded.
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Gia
Oakland Cemetery
George Maddox
Hersehell Delaperry
Eugene Coker
D. Coogler
B. W. Wallace
Delaperry
Coker
Peace Demonstration in Vienna Sparks Clash
A large peace demonstration organized by the Peace Association of the World was held in Vienna today while a socialist protest against a provincial district measure unfolded nearby. Police made forty arrests as crowds clashed, and insults were directed at Dr. Lueger, Vienna's burgomaster.
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Peace Association of the World
Lueger
Weather forecast for Northeast Pennsylvania Monday to Tuesday
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday in Northeast Pennsylvania calls for fair and not very cold conditions Monday followed by warmer temperatures Tuesday. Snow or rain chances exist with diminishing westerly winds.
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Washington, Pen
Neastern
Pennsylvania
Mondias
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