British moves in South Africa prompt Modder River action
London reports that British forces are consolidating under Field Marshal Roberts at Modder River as preparations for a larger advance accelerate. Refugees reach the area, while Boer resistance and the Rhodes indemnity issue add to tensions and possible diplomatic moves.
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London
South Africa
Modder River
Marshal Roberts
Buller
Vaal Krantz
Lord Rob
Lord Roberts
Barkley-West Disiet
Koodoorberg
MacDonald
Ladysmith
Durban
Hlangwana 1i
Colonno
Zululand
Cecil Rhodes
Dryds
Europe
T. Leyds
Rhodes
Jamison
Dr. Jamison
Globe Thisternoon
Geranmy
Boers Flank British Forces at Rensburg Cape Colony
In Rensburg Fen, February 13, Boer forces outflank the British under Lt Col Page with artillery and cavalry. British posts withdraw from Coleshop and surrounding works as Boers position a 40 pounder at Bastard's Nek and shell nearby positions. The Boer force numbers run into thousands.
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Rensburg
Cape Colony
Page
Conson
Slingersfontein
Coleshop
Bastard’s Nek
British Retrenchment Echoes Across Front Near Coleskop
British forces retreat from distant posts established since the new year as fighting continues. Allied reports place a camp west of Rensburg where troops hold positions and have successfully withdrawn artillery from Coleskop.
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Rensburg
Coleskop
British Forces Fail to Hold Rensburg in Retreat
A dispatch from Rensburg reports severe fighting during a British retreat with heavy losses on both sides and doubts that Rensburg can be held.
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London
Evening News
Rensburg
Roberts Boasts Relief Promised as Siege Continues
London dispatch dated February 2 from Mafeking reports Lord Roberts promises relief in a few weeks. Baden-Powell says food will last, the garrison remains defiant, and Boers plan to starve them out, with all well despite the siege.
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London
Mafeking
Geberones
Baden-Powell
Lord Roberts
Short Engagement at Kimberley Reported Bombardment
War Office dispatch from Col Kem Kekewich dated February 11 reports Kimberley bombarded throughout February 8 with a two hour morning infantry engagement at Alexandersfontein. The situation remains unchanged.
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London
War Office
Colmel Kekewich
Kimberley
Alexandersfontein
Mysterious Deaths of a Congressman
Congressman Charles A. Chickering of Copenhagen New York was found dead outside the Grand Union hotel in Albany after either falling or jumping from a fourth story window. The body lay in the rain soaked clothing. a gash marked the head as friends say he suffered melancholy after a severe typhoid fever.
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New York
Charles A. Chickering
Copenhagen
N. Y
Grand Union Hotel
Chickering
Associated Press
Albany
Cure a Cold with Laxativ Quinine Tablets Ad
Advertisement claims a cure for a cold in one day using Laxativ Quinine Tablets. It urges purchase from druggists, notes a 25 cent price, and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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Tromo
E. W. Grove
For Sale Box-elder Trees in Winnemucca
About 300 box elder trees two to four years old offered for sale contact W. Funk Winnemucca Nevada by mail or visit Jani2m3 to arrange purchase.
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W. Funk
Winnemucca
Nev
Winnemucca Epworth League Lincoln Day Entertainment
An Epworth League program in Winnemucca celebrating Lincoln Day drew a large audience. The event featured music, a flag drill, poems, readings, a Merchant of Venice scene, and strong performances by local students and the Epworth League. Net receipts reached about 75 dollars for church use.
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Epsworth League
Armory Hall
Winnemucca
C. D. VanDuzer
VanDuzer
Winfrey
Vinnie Hill
Abraham Lincoln
Miss J
Sophia Rutherford
H. J. Lorentzen
J. F. Canady
Maggie Polkinghorne
San Francisco
Shakespeare Club
Epworth League
Golconda
Lincoln
Do You Know Consumption is Preventable
Health column notes that consumption is preventable and neglect worsens personal crisis. Promotes Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure with a fifty year positive guarantee from Eagle Drug Store.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
The People's Favorite Union Pacific Route Adverts
An advertisement touts the Union Pacific as up to date with buffet, smoking and library cars. It promises time and money saved to Eastern points via direct routes from Omaha to Chicago and New York with through Pullman service and low prices. Contact H. M. Clay, General Agent, Salt Lake City for details.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Chicago
New York
H. M. Clay
Man St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Seeds for distribution from Congressman Newlands
Congressman Newlands announces seeds available this week only and will mail them to any requester. Address requests to F. G. Newlands, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. Also notice offers watch chains rings name pins to order, rolled plated or solid gold at Bell's saloon. The Gold Wire Worker February.
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Newlands
F. G. Newlands
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Bell's
Powell Baby Born in Unionville
In Unionville Nevada on February 10 1900 a son was born to the wife of T S Powell indicating a family addition in local notices.
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Powell
Unionville, Nev
T. S. Powell
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London Review OF Situation
Rensberg
Scott's Bowne, Chemists
Program OF Democrats
Taylor
Louisville
Cantrill
Georgetown
Equity
Court of Appeals
Court
Taft
Cincinnati
Frankfort
Senate
House
Triplett
Goebel
Kentucky
Hood
Thos
STONE
Claus
Ratha
Berk, Pro
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Peme
C. Diehl
John Diehl
Silver State Winnemucca
Nevada
Paradise, Nevada
General Merchandise
Buckeye Mowers
Hollingsworth RF
Cal
Alpowse Pasquale
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