Surrender and Heavy Fighting Reach Cronger Areas
Dispatches from the war front report General Roberts receiving surrender terms as fresh fighting unfolds. Crenerid Roberts forces advance with notable skirmishes near Pandeberg while Boer troops retreat from Barkles East toward Lady Grov for reinforcements. In Cape Colony British forces press forward. the Pretoria government announces three days of thanks on Feb 24 23 and 27. A Kimberley dispatch notes plans to erect a statue to Rhodes for his wartime actions.
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Tanda
War Office
Crenerid Roberts
Pandeberg
Tonan - Gow
Crongo
Hhis
Hater
LDP
Maqula
Boler
Lady Grov
Steta
Cape Colony
Pretoria
Qremory
Magjaha Mull
Kimberly
Ceol Rhodes
British Borderers Repel Boer Attack at Dawn
Ode to a dawn clash on the British front as 1000 Boers led by General Dewet attempt to seize a kopje. Scottish borderers flood the area with heavy fire, the Boers retreat in panic after repeated charges. Explosives wound several. balloon reconnaissance and artillery support misfire. Missionary prisoners state poor leadership.
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Poardebera
Dewet
Tadremith
Meeas
Washington notes on Captain Slocum in South Africa
The Merald's Washington special reports Captain Slocum of the Eighth Cavalry attached to the British force in South Africa has been received. Critics question the tactical movements and defensive measures amid ongoing military operations.
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New York
Merald
Washington
Slocum
Eighth Cavalry
South Africa
Admiral Dewey Prize Money Denied by U S Court
The U S Court of Claims ruled against Admiral Dewey in his claim for prize money from the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila harbor. The decision holds the enemy force not superior to American forces, denying the requested £ 0579.
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Washington
United States Court of Claims
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Adiral
Lim
Nettles to Boost Textile Fiber in German Factories
The British Trade Journal notes growing favor for nettle fibers in yarn and yarn applications. Nettle Sher claims production of a notable vegetable fiber product, with plans to cultivate nettles in the Cameroons and test at source before expanding to large scale cultivation.
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Germanny
Weavius
Cameroons
Qre of the Four Mandred and the New York society scene
The article describes Harry Lear a decade younger than peers, moving in New York society. His manner shows casual dressing and a dropped jacket style while greeting friends. He walks in Walton corridor wearing evening dress with trousers rolled high, drawing astonished looks from two rich self-made men.
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Harry Lear
New York
Lie
Tin
Leite
Southern cotton mills growth and future expansion prospects
The article argues the southern textile industry has a solid foundation and can lead world production. It projects adding about 1.5 to 2 million spindles annually for a decade, totaling around 25.8 million spindles, with 73 new mills under construction and 14,090 looms. It notes the south supplies about three-quarters of world cotton, and expansion depends on securing foreign markets and capital.
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Baltimore
Firnres
South
Bebb
RIFLEMEN RANGE MARKS AND DISTANCE TALES
A long tale from the Manila front recalls a Teanersee regiment officer describing marksmen who set range indicators on ground to predict bullet paths. Soldiers would be dropped or wounded before an observer noticed the test, revealing the deadly balance of skill and risk in early field marksmanship.
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Lawiva
Teanersee
Far Easd
Manila
Suime
Vo Soktier
Historic British and Napoleonic battles cited by Portland readers
The piece recounts famed civilian and veteran resistance in several historic conflicts. It notes farmers at Bunker Hill repelling British regulars twice, Wellington's veteran forces, a 14,000 strong army under Pakeubmo at New Orleans, Hofer's riflemen against Lefebre, and Turkish and Russian clashes as examples of determined resistance amid war.
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Bunker Elih
Wellington
Pakeubmo
Kentucky
New Orleans
Hofer
Marshal Lefebre
Napoleon
Pievra
Portland Oregonian
Mystery Mackerel Band Enigma Stumps Coast Inspectors
A mackerel caught by John P. Woods in Provincetown had no rubber band around its body, puzzling fishermen along the New England coast. Similar bands were found on earlier catches, suggesting the bands were fitted when the fish were young and deeply embedded. The Woods fish showed a fissure at the band and a collapsed body when removed, yet the skin remained intact, per report from the Boston Globe.
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Det
Provincetown
John PP. Woods
New England
Woods
Trying Fresh Paint With All Finger
A playful exchange on ice safety arises as a cue skater warns about a dangerous hole in the ice and a responder seeks confirmation of the hazard. The scene captures a cautious moment amid light banter in a local Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph context.
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Pittsburg
Two For One Farm Journal Offer
Special arrangement offers Home and Farm one year free with new or renewing prepaid subscriptions. Tome and Marin, long time leading agricultural journal of the south and southwest, promises improved Home Dairy and Children’s departments.
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Tome and Marin
Formien
South
Dane
Eve
Shiner Gazette Lists Various Property and Debt Instruments
The Shiner Gazette advertises sale of blank forms including Bill of Sale Chattel Mortgage Crop Mortgage Deed of Trust Deed and Warranty Deeds Vendor's Lien Quit Claim Power of Attorney Promissory Note and related releases and transfers for notices and transactions.
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