Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts as British Advance
London reports the unconditional surrender of General Cronje after ten days of Boer resistance. Canadian regiments and the Gordon Highlanders helped secure a trench near the enemy lines, with Cronje and several officers captured. Cronje requests humane treatment for himself and his party, and his wife and grandson accompany him to Cape Town under guard.
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Erts
Cape Town
London
Majuba Hill
Gordon Highlanders
Shropshires
Cronje
Prettyman
Hites
Modder
Roberts
Bor
Orange Free Biateo
Transvaal
Surrender of General Cronje and His Army
London reports officially that General Cronje surrendered with his entire force unconditionally at dawn. Lord Roberts’ despatch from Paardeberg dated Feb. 27 notes the capitulation of Cronje and all forces, now prisoners in his camp, applauding the event as timely on Majuba’s anniversary. Details promised by Lord Wolseley were issued by the war offices later in the day.
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Paardebers
Intelligence Department
de Ann
Baloon
London
General Cronje
Lord Roberts
Majuba
Mobwie
Testimony in Clark Case Details Offsetting Payments
Washington reports recall of General Nolan to testify on Montana election laws and payments to editors, clerks, and witnesses tied to the Whiteside and Clark cases. Details include sums to Campbell, Daly, and a state editor, plus bank and bribery testimonies.
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Whiteside
Montana Supreme Court
Washington
Deceral Nolan
Montana
Clark
Nilan
Campbell
Bedete
Air. Taly
Meloni
Wellcome
Serttet Dt
Nolan
David
Nos Aechunt
State Supreme Court
Foster
Poluta
Reenfield
Daly
Nelo
Theenfled
Lark
Henry G. Rickery
Atomtana State Supreme Court
Thomas BE. Lyons
Campbell Baid
Lyons
Lyon
Legizliture
Lwone
Tyons
Crosa
Ricketts
Warner
Geenstead
Orr Clark
Murder Charge Against Alfred Morrison in Frist Degree
Westchester grand jury at White Plains returns an indictment for murder in the first degree against Alfred Morrison. He is accused of shooting and killing his wife. District attorney witnesses argued the shooting was intentional, countering Morrison’s claim it was accidental and the drum that burst in the house was the source of the shots.
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New York
Westchester County
White Plains
Alfred Morrison
Wand
Theon
Bursines
Smith Pleads Guilty in Federal Case Over Pay Scam
William R B Smith Jr formerly postmaster of Wark ere Glen Pike County pleaded guilty in U S district court to filing a false return to the auditor to increase his pay. Judge MePherson sentenced him to one month from commitment. he had already spent about two months in jail. Harrisburg reports note Governor Stone reappointed several officers in the State Eclectic Medical Society including LL ONeill Moechaniesiyine Mo Yewahes Lancaster HV Ewha and Ter.
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Philadelphia
William RB. Smith, Jr
Postminster
Warkere Glen
Pike County
United States District Court
Pherson
Braith
Harrisburg
Stone
State Eclectic Medical Society
Oneill
Moechaniesiyine
Yewahes
Lancaster
Ter
Charges Against Dr Hoch Alleged Exam Paper Theft
Harrisburg report by the state medical board finds evidence showing examination papers were in the possession of applicants for certificates. Dr Hoch of Indiana County allegedly received a copy anonymously in Philadelphia and is accused of sharing papers with others to influence exam outcomes. The state counsel committee questions evidence rules and credibility of Dr Hoch's testimony amid accompanying testimony.
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Harrisburg
State Medical Board
Neuical
PD. B. Hoch
Indiana County
Philadelphia
Pat Toll
Moenihe
Gebin
Beates
Railroad Suit Over Proposed Line In Pennsylvania
The Erie Railroad company files a Bill in Equity in a United States court against the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad company and the Pennsylvania Coal company to enjoin construction of a rival railroad from Dinwley in Wayne county to Lackawaxen in Pike county. The complainant alleges a prior agreement granting Erie the right to transport cars for Pennsylvania over the Firfe and Wyoming tracks, and claims the two defendants began building a competing line between Hawhey and Lachkawarron to move coal for Pennsylvania.
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United States
Philadelphia
Eve Railroad Company
Erie Railroad Company
Fhe
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Penneyylvania Coal Company
Dinwley
Wayne County
Lackawaxen
Pike County
Erie and Wyoming Valley Company
Erie Railroad
Pennsylvania Company
Firfe and Wyoming Railroad
Rave
Hawhey
Lachkawarron
Debating Puerto Pico tariff bill draws party battles
Weekington Feb 27 The House debate on the Puerto Pico tariff bill drew crowded galleries as rivals led by Mr Dolliver of Iowa and Mr Bailey of Texas argued for hours. Bailey stressed local pressures while Talliver’s wit drew Republican cheers. Cannon and others spoke in support and opposition materialized from Dems and Republicans. The bill’s fate appeared narrow after conference modifications.
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Weekington
Callars of
Dolliver
Towa
Bailey
Towas
Carmack
Tenn
Clinton
Lehersht
Tex
Pearce
Dearmond
Tod
Tomorow
Eerlon Messrs
Talbert Fhiem
Bellamy
Benny
Dem
Burke
Owarrs
Rixey
Stone Tom
Stevens
Heain
Investigation Opens Into Site Industrial Board Management
An assembly special committee in Trenton begins hearings into Site Industrial Board management. Three witnesses are examined including Mrs. Wright and Leo a school teacher who recently resigned and Rev George Maddock a board member. They discuss alleged neglect and harsh treatment at the institution and concerns over reform methods.
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Trenton
Eneclal
Axcembly Bo Bovesticute
Induati
Boongay
Withersea
Wright
Leo
George
Maddock
al Board of
Mix
Kyter
Lehigh Valley Earnings Reported for January
The January statement of the Lehigh Valley Railroad shows improved revenue with a period over period increase of 288 on dining services. Lehigh Valley Coal Company reports January earnings at 172.28 dollars, up by 2502 dollars. The month’s total is noted as saith, with regional rail and coal operations cited.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Villey Railroad Company
Lehigh Valler Coal Company
Hee
Janvary
Saith
Prohibition State Committee Debates Convention Site
Philadelphia on February 2 reports the Prohibition state legislative committee weighing August as the convention date and considering Johnstown and Williamstown as potential sites for the state convention.
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Philadelphia
Prohibition State Legislative Committee
Jones
Viet Johnstown
William Sport
Newark Fire Destroys Dry Goods District In Million Dollar Blaze
A major Newark fire swept the Broad and Cedar streets dry goods district causing extensive destruction. The blaze started at W. W. Snyder's department store, engulfed multiple buildings, and left several dead or injured. Four firefighters were buried under a collapsed wall while rescuing occupants. The loss exceeds one million dollars with many firms reporting heavy property damage. Oscar Schaketon, store superintendent, was rescued from flames and hospitalized with severe burns.
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New York
Newark
N. J
Retell Dry Goods
W. W. Snyder
Broad and Cedar Athets
Ceir
Leasf
Prauna
Tte
Snyder's
Central
Ceptain
Walter Harrison
Themes Brown
W. W. Powder & Companys
Broad Street
Mantz
Th Allen
C. B. Paddle
Banks
Ble
Boothianes
BP. J. Carrigan’ Drug
Cairn
Pree Hive
L. 8, Plant & Co
Cedar Street
Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Clinton County and Coudersport
W Z Fisne of the U S secret service arrested George Austin Sunday afternoon on Tamark mountain between Tienovo and Cross Fork for forging and passing counterfeit notes including five and ten dollar bills. At his house were found counterfeit notes from Gallatin National Bank and Froat National Bank plus fifteen plates for machine counters, details undisclosed. Claude C Kimball a Coudersport photographer was arrested on charges of making counterfeit money using a special camera setup, with evidence sufficient for commitment.
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Mivan
Claude C. Kimball
Coudersport
George Barrow Transferred to Insane Asylum
George Barrow, who kidnapped Baby Clarke in Central Park and was sentenced to fourteen years at Sing Sing, was moved to the asylum for insane criminals at Matteawan after another violent episode. Barrow, awaiting transfer from Auburn where he serves six and a half years, had prior insanity adjudicated by a commission.
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New York
George B. Tarrow
Baby Clarke
Central Park
Sing Sing
Maheawan
Barrow
Auburn
More Soldiers' Bodies Return Home From Manila
Hancock transport brings 16 bodies of soldiers from Manila to San Francisco. A Thiel artillery detachment will meet them at the ferry and escort to the building where relatives may view them.
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En Francisco
Hanneck Besa
Hancock
Manila
Philippines
Preddin Wharf
Thiel Artillery
Gettysburg College Alumni Banquet Held in Harrisburg
Harrisburg hosts the Gettysburg College Alumni banquet at the Harrisburg Club this evening. Guests included College President Melnight and Judge J Hay Yeawre of the Gur eure.
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Gettysburg College
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Alumni Association
Harrisburg Club
Melnight
J. Hay Yeawe
Gur Eure
Weather Outlook and Local News Highlights
Morning weather hints at rain or warmth. Cronje surrender debated. Newark dry goods district fire. Clark bribery hearing in progress. Northeastern Pennsylvania financials. Scranton light and water committee session. Board of Control reorganization discussed. Honey in Texas copper vein noted. Industrial news roundup.
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Cronje Surrendera
Newark
Dry Gooda
Clark
Wreck In Blizzard Near Independence Missouri
A St Louis Express on the Missouri Pacific rear parlor car wrecked in snow near Independence. Mrs Schmidiapp of Cinemat killed along with another woman. Several hurt including W T G Schmidiapp of Cincinnati a bank president and businessman. Fear remains for additional bodies in the wreck.
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Kansas City
St. Louis Express
Missouri Pacific
Independence
Mra
WT. G. Behmidlapp
Cincinnati
Schmidlapp
Union Savings Bank and Trust Comming
Cinciin+ nati
Clifton Springs Testitune Company
Paris Mardi Gras Celebrations Amid Rain and Confetti
Heavy rain threatened to spoil the Mardi Gras fete in Paris on February 27. Crowds gathered along Des Champs Elyse and the boulevards as stores remained closed and confetti filled the streets. The weather eased, and revelers enjoyed the carnival atmosphere with colorful serpentines and parading processions.
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Paris
Benleyerd
Aver
Des Champs Elyse
Boulevarde
Trouble at Easton as census supervisor takes bail in election case
Henry Gelsup, census supervisor for Northeapton Lehigh Carbon and Monroe counties, posted bail of 1501 before Alderman Frocker for an alleged election law violation. Bondsman Henry Weldknecht, a Democratic candidate for select council, claimed the accused voted non residents of the First ward to defeat him. J Joseph Yaten, a Black man detained Saturday, vanished after James W. Corral aided his release. Police seek him.
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Kneton
Joseph Yaten
James W. Corral
Puerto Rican Tariff Faces Senate Favorable Backing
Washington Cabinet met over finances legislation and Puerto Rican tariff bill. A cabinet member said the president favors the fifteen percent compromise measure and the tariff bill was taken up and decided at length.
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Washington
Deaths of a Day: Willlin Dray Bese dies at Fairview Farms
Willlin Dray Bese, a wealthy former Philadelphia resident, died at Fairview Farms near Bunker Hill after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Captain Boyd of the U S Navy and last resided in this county for five years. He was well known in Philadelphia and New York society and belonged to the Uno League of Philadelphia.
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Lebanon
Willlin
Philadelphia
Fairview Farms
Bunker Mim
This
Boyd
United States Navy
New York
Uno League of Philadelphia
Wages to Rise for Connellsville Cake Workers
Pittsburg Feb 27 Tila learned that eighteen thousand cake workers in the Connellsville region will tomorrow receive notice of a wage increase of about 12 percent.
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Pittsburg
Tila
Connellaville
Depew Speaks on the Philippines in Senate Debate
Washington Feb 27 Mr Depew of New York addressed the senate on the Philippine question praising administration policy and commerce in the islands. The sessions also covered the Quay case and Hawaiian government bill with Turley Penrose Spooner Allen and Teller all contributing views on senate appointments and constitutional practice.
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Mr. Turley
Mr. Penrose
Mr Spooner
Mr. Allen
Teller
Mantle
Washington
Depew
New York
Senate
Philippines
Turley
Lila
Norrow
Quay
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Spooner
Allen
Timay
Corbett
Quayle
Third Avenue Street Railway Stock Soars to 619
New York February 27 stock reports show Third Avenue Street Railway at 619 on the Brock exchange. A year ago it sold at 52. Mechanics liens totaling 1,585,814 were filed against the Third Avenue company and rumors circulated that a receiver application would be made.
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New York
Third Avenue Street
Brock Exchange
Third Avenue Company
Weather forecast for Washington area midweek
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions on Wednesday with snow or rain and strengthening easterly winds. Thursday should see probably fair weather with lighter winds.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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