Ladysmith Relieved as British Forces Enter to Triumph
London reports General Dundonald with Natal Carbineers entered Ladysmith, clearing the country between Buller and the town. The relief sparked great rejoicing in London, with bells rung at Windsor and congratulations sent to Generals White and Buller. A Corps move toward Bulwana hill preceded Lady smith’s relief as riders pushed through rough country to triumph.
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London
Buller
Stock Exchange
White
Windsor Castle
Colenso Camp
New York World
Bulwana Hill
Dundonald
Ladysmith
Bulwana
Gough
Imperial Light Horse
Dongas
Wagonhill
Hunter
Hamilton
Churchill
Philippines War Dispatches Report Casualties and Trade
Three Otis cables reach the War department noting troop losses in the Philippines since the last report. A government transport arrived at Manila with eight American and 410 Spanish soldiers freed from captivity. Ports trade shows 13 000 tons of hemp and 70 000 bales of tobacco since commerce opened, with shipments soon to follow to the United States and other countries. The absence of fresh operations suggests the campaign is progressing satisfactorily with no serious insurgent opposition.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Manila
Tayabas
United States
Bates
Luzon
Inouye Succeeds Nakagawa as Japanese Secretary
Inouye presents credentials to Secretary Hay and will assume duties as secretary to the Japanese legation in Washington. He succeeds Nakagawa who bade farewell to Hay before leaving with Minister Komura for Rome.
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Inouye
Nakagawa
Washington
Hay
Jukichi Inouye
Giro Nakagawa
Komura
Rome
Montana funds returned after Clark case hearing
The $30 000 used by Mr Whiteside in the Clark case exposure before the Montana legislature was finally returned today to State Treasurer Collins of Montana. It had been brought to Washington when the senate committee on elections began the hearing and then held ever since.
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Washington
Whiteside
Clark
Montana
Senate Committee On Election
Collins
Killing at an lows Dance in Bussey town
In Otumwa Iowa March 2 William Halloway son of Dr J G Halloway a Bussey notable was shot and killed at a dance in Wier City last night. Miner Davis was arrested and charged with the crime.
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Otumwa
William Halloway
J. G. Halloway
Bussey
Wier City
Davis
Filipino insurgents ambush cavalry escort near San Fernando
A group of about a hundred insurgents ambushed ten Third Cavalrymen escorting a provisions train seven miles from San Fernando de la Union. One American was killed as the troops scattered. four horses and provisions were seized. Reconnaissance found trenches and an estimated 800 Filipinos in the area.
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Bentter
Horkesn
Manila
San Fernando de la Union
Third Cavalry
London Hysterical Over Ladysmith Victory Parade
New York World Cablegram reports Londoners erupt in wild jubilation at Ladysmith relief. Stock Exchange halts trade as crowds sing Soldiers of the Queen and march in streets, buses and vans decked with flags amid chaotic scenes and overlooked casualties.
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London
New York
Ladysmith
West End
Stock Exchange
Magersfontein
Colenso
Stormberg
Pretoria
University College
Buller
Severe fighting at Mafeking reported by Capetown text
A Capetown telegram says Boers launched a severe protracted assault on February 17 at Mafeking but were driven off at all points. The Sunday truce was broken on the 18th in a fierce attack, repulsed after heavy fighting. Boers suffered forty killed and wounded. defenders incurred two killed and three wounded.
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London
Capetown
Mafeking
Root and Ryan to Fight in Three Months
Dan A. Stuart signed articles for a bout between Jack Root and Tommy Ryan. A side wager ranges from 3500 to 5000 dollars. Ryan departs Hot Springs for Los Angeles with Jim Jeffries while Root travels to Chicago next week.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Dan A. Stuart
Jack Root
Root
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
Los Angeles
Jim Jeffrices
Westaden
Chicago
Public Debt Statement Declines in February 1900
The February 28 public debt, excluding cash in the treasury, stood at 1 118 886 059 dollars, down 6 750 168 from February 1. The drop is mainly due to an increase in cash on hand.
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Washington
Havanna Imports Value by Country for 1889
War department release shows Havana imported merchandise valued at 48,920,774 dollars in 1889 with the United States supplying 20,687,140 United Kingdom 7,005,419 Germany 1,576,639 Spain 9,377,095 and other nations 10,274,481. The combined value of merchandise and precious metals imports is 57,296,088 dollars.
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Havanna
Washington, D. C
War Department
Havana
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Spain
Centennial planned for John Marshall centennial events
A sub committee of the American Bar Association met President McKinley in Washington to discuss centennial celebrations honoring John Marshall as chief justice. The president showed interest and accepted an invitation to attend the planned events.
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Marshall
Washington
American Bar Association
McKinley
John Marshall
Supreme Court of the United States
Denials of Norfolk Discrimination by Railroad Counsel
Attorney Sheenan of the Chicago Minneapolis St. Paul & Omaha Railway filed with the Nebraska State Board of Transportation a response denying claims of unfair discrimination against Norfolk. He asserts Norfolk receives fair rates, posts, and service, and argues any perceived disadvantages stem from location and lack of Norfolk shipments from nearby South Sioux City.
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Lincoln, Neb
Sheenan
Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul & Omaha Railroad Company
State Board of Transportation
Business Men's Association of Norfolk
Norfolk
Laws
Edgerton
Sioux City
Neb
Omaha
Nebraska
Hope
Omana
South Sioux City
Cotner University Cleared of All Debt in Lincoln Area
Cotner university at Bethany near Lincoln has paid all debts on its property furniture and campus ending its debt. The trust fund settlement with Lincoln banks totaled about 13000 and funds came from church contributions private gifts and benefactors Horace Morse donated 2000 while Alfred Allen and George Parmenter gave 500 each. Plans for endowment are under way as the college seeks renewed prosperity after past financial strain.
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Cotner University
Lincoln
Neb
Bethany
Churches of Christ In
Nebraska
Horace Morse
California
Alfred Allen
Rising City
George Parmenter
Plainview
Corner University
Howell Found Guilty After Shooting Trial
Auburn Nebraska district court empaneled a jury for the case State vs Howell. George Howell of Howe was found guilty of shooting with intent to kill after a nearly twelve hour deliberation and was urged to show leniency. Howell had earlier confronted L Hill at a lumber yard and fired twice, with one bullet passing through Hill's hat.
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Howell
Auburn
Neb
George Howell
Howe
L. Hill
Hill
Railroad Plan to Popularize Spur to Cedar Rapids
SPAULDING NEB March 5 The Atkinson Northern railroad proposes extending from Ericson to Cedar Rapids if Spaulding residents subscribe for stock grant right of way a depot and other facilities and re vote bonds as last fall The plan is popular and construction is likely
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Spaulding
Neb
Atkinson & Northern Railroad
Ericson
Cedar. Rapids
County Clerk Impeached in Trenton Nebraska
Impeachment proceedings against county clerk J H Brown concluded with a guilty verdict for W A Stewart. Geo Noll of Stratton appointed clerk as the proceeding continued for Brown to March 14. Attorneys for defense were W R Starr J T White and J A McClure. Prosecutors were W S Marion and T H Blackledge.
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Trenton
Neb
W. R. Starr
J. T. White
J. A. McClure
W. S. Marion
T. H. Blackledge
J. H. Brown
W. A. Stewart
Geo. Noll of
Stratton
Funeral of Mrs Mary Wakelin Held in Fremont
The funeral for Mrs Mary A Wakelin murdered by her husband near Stock Otoe County was conducted at the Woman's Christian Temperance Union temple in Fremont. Rev C Brinstead led services. a large crowd attended with floral tributes as music and remarks praised her zeal for temperance and her noble character.
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Fremont
Neb
Mary A Wakelin
Stock Otoe County
Woman's
Christiian Temperance Union
C. W. Brinstead
Baptist Church
Elkhorn Depot
Fremont Woman's Christian
Mr. Brinstead
Lincoln in Turmoil Over Lincoln Schools Chief
In Lincoln an organized effort by prominent citizens seeks removal of Dr. Charles A. Gordon as superintendent citing teacher dismissals and hiring, alleged favoritism, and disorganized schools. Discontent centers on Gordon’s rule changing permanent certificates after three years, affecting most Lincoln teachers.
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Lincoln
Charles A. Gordon
Lincoln City
Gordon
Board of Education
Nebraska
Morgan Gets Alin Money
Secretary Alpha Morgan claimed 270 for an index prepared for the senate journal after a fire destroyed the old copy. Secretary Porter, after legal consultation, approved the claim with the legislature having allotted 300 for the index. Auditor Cornell issued a warrant and Treasurer Reserve cashed it.
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Morgan
Lincoln
Neb
The
Senate
Alpha Morgan
Porter
Senate Journal
Maggie Reese
Legal Department of the State
Oldham
Cornell
Reserve
Proposals circulate for two bridges across North Platte
Propositions are circulated as petitions to build two new bridges over the North Platte in this county. The additions would give the county three bridges, with one new bridge at this point to aid south side residents reaching the railroad recently completed through the county.
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Gering
Neb
North Platte River
South Side
Losses Paid for the Season by United Mutual Hail
The United Mutual Hail Insurance association of Juincoln Nebraska has paid 63000 on losses for the 1899 season and will pay the remaining 13500 once assessments are collected. The company is on a safe financial basis and managed by reliable Nebraskan men.
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United Mutual Hail Insurance Association of
Juincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Engineer Hadly Seelded.
NEBRASKA CITY Neb March 2 William Lasher engineer at the Nebraska City cereal mills had a narrow escape from being scalded to death. While removing a valve jet water struck his face shoulder and arm, the shoulder and arm worst hit as his woollen shirt held the heat. He will be confined to the house for some time.
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Hadly Seelded
Nebraska City
Neb
William Lasher
Mrs Lake Is Declared Sane In Mental Case At Minden
Sarah E Lake of Logan township near Minden Nebraska faced insanity charges before local commissioners. While awaiting board action she summoned attendants and inmates outside her door, beat a chair against panels, and claimed Christian science as context.
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Mra
Lake Iusine
Minden
Neb
Sarah E. Lake
John Lake
Logan Township
New Enterprise for Broken Bow Opens Milk Plant
Broken Bow Nebraska hosts the formal opening of a new separator station backed by forty local farmers and businessmen. About 2,500 pounds of milk were received during opening day amid a program at Woodman hall with a noon lunch and afternoon exercises.
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Broken Bow
Neb
Woodman Hall
Domestic Tragedy in Brock Ends With Murder Suicide
Wilson Wakelin, a wealthy farmer near Brock, killed his wife by throat cutting then slit his own throat at the cemetery over his first wife’s grave. An inquest said a midnight dispute over property divided led to the deed. Mrs Wakelin, once Mrs Hitchcock of Fremont, led Nebraska W C T U activities.
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Brock, Neb
Wilson Wakelin
Brock
Wakelin
A. H. Hitchcock
Fremont
Nebraska Women's Christian Temperance Union
Simon Robertson
Robertson
Frank Houston
Otoe
Nemaha
Nebraska
Rabid Dog Suspected as Cattle Die in Nebraska
In Winside Nebraska Edward Krange reported a dog that acted ill and possibly rabid. Soon three of Krause’s cattle showed mad symptoms, tearing at fences. Dr Hammond of Wayne concluded hydrophobia after the animals were shot.
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Winside
Neb
Edward Krange
Quarrel over property ends in murder suicide
Coroner's inquest reveals W Wakelin plotted to murder his wife Mary Wakelin over a disputed estate. He left a note for P Robertson asking him to take charge of property, then killed Mary and later killed himself at the cemetery after washing the neck wound and placing coins on his wife's eyes. The couple's dispute centered on property division with Wakelin described as very rich.
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Nebraska City
Neb
W. Wakelin
P. Robertson
Mary
Wakelin
Reimbursement to State for Auditor Defalcation Loss
Lincoln February 28 a fire insurance company reimbursed the state for funds lost through ex Auditor Eugene Moore. A check for 229 dollars arrived for Auditor Conrail from the Hamburg Bremen Fire Insurance Co the remittance accompanying a brief communication
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Lincoln
Eugene Moore
Conrail
Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Company
Cowl Thief Suspects Nabbed by Special Agent Hans
AINSWORTH NEB February 28 Special agent Fred M. Hans of the Elkhorn railroad police arrested J Brown and W Slattery at Long Pine for coal theft from company cars. Brown was jailed in Ainsworth. Slattery remained held at Long Pine for a few days.
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Ainsworth
Neb
Fred M. Hans
Elkhorn
J. Brown
W. Slattery
Long Pine
Irrigation Dream Praises Idaho's Snake River Valley
A private letter extols western farming via irrigation in Idaho. It claims 50 bushel wheat yields, year round crop certainty, and lush fruit as evidence of prosperity. The piece highlights the Snake River valley’s 3,000,000 arable acres, extensive canals, and Idaho’s appeal to eastern farmers urged by Oregon Short Line Railroad outreach.
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United States
Tennessee
Idaho
Union
Snake River
Oregon Short Line
Snake River Valley
Oregon
Salt Lake
West
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Reli
Dispatch
Philippines
Longon
Seta the Stolid
Attorney Sheenan
St. Paul, Minneapoli & Omaha Railway
Stewart
Mary Wakelin
Woman's Christian
Temperance Union Temple
Asters
Wween
Fkast
Weat
A. J. Tower
Boston
Eaciy
C. W. Gove
Windom
Bias
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