Buller Drives the Boers Back in Key Tugela Victory
London dispatch reports General Buller’s forces maneuvered around the Boers near Christo and Tugela. The Fourth brigade and Welsh Fusiliers stormed the eastern flank while Second brigade cavalry contained escape attempts. Camps, ammunition wagons, stores, and a few prisoners were seized amid intense heat and difficult ground. Casualties are described as not many.
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London
Buller
Chieveley Camp
I Yester
Queens
Cingolo
Nek
Hildyard
To Christo
Welsh Fusiliers
Anemy
Monte Christo
Tugela
Chieveley
Mystery surrounds Cronje movements in the Boer War
London reports scarce official news on Lord Roberts column and General Cronje’s artillery. Analysts weigh whether Cronje aides retreat toward Bloemfontein or Fettle plans with Prinsloo. Brabant clears Cape Colony roads as Gat were advances, while Bugler Dunn recalls crossing the Tugela and meeting the Queen at Osborne.
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London
Lord’ Roberts
General Cronje
Ma Ferfontein
Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Cronje
Bloemfontein
Free State
Prinsloo
Magersfontein
Crone
Vaal Bridge
Fourtean
Mafeking
Buller
Hlangawana Hill
Tugela
Ladysmith
Cape Colony
Brabant
Gatwere
Jacobsdal
Brandant
Dunn
First
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Osborne
Queen’s Greeting and Silver Bugle Gift to Young Recruit
Majesty presented him with a handsome silver mounted bugle suitably inscribed. The Queen gave the lad a motherly welcome and expressed hopes for a successful army career.
Free State Calls Out More Troops from Transvaal
Dispatches from Mazeru report large forces moving from the Transvaal to the Free State under prominent Generals. The Free State seeks to raise an army to oppose the British at Keffyfons tein. An official proclamation calls all men 16 to 60, with enthusiasts urging service to age 100. Typhoid fever rages among Boers at Colesberg. Kimberley rumors Mafeking relieved, Boers allegedly concealing word.
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Cape Town
Mazeru
Transvaal
Free State
Free States
Keffyfonstein
Colesberg
Kimberley
Mafeking
Fighting Continues At the Tugela Front
Durban reports the bombardment of Boer positions on Hlawana hill continued through the day and fighting remained active at 6 pm. It is said British forces captured a number of prisoners.
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Durban
Hlawana Hill
Bounty Offer for Reservists in London Militia
London militia reserves are urged to rejoin for a year of home defense and receive a £22 bounty under a new army order issued tonight.
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London
Good News From General French Reported
News from London reports the War Office has received good news from General French regarding General Cronje, dated February 19.
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General French
London
War Office
French
Cronje
Macrum Charges Not Credited in British Deliberations
London report states no action taken by the British government on allegations by Charles E. Macrum former U S consul at Pretoria. Ambassador Joseph H. Choate has not received any instructions or replies regarding the matter.
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London
Charles E. Macrum
United States
Pretoria
Joseph H. Choate
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Cures Digestion-Linked Headaches
A patient from San Diego Texas reports frequent headaches with vomiting tied to bowel and liver issues. After using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery through three bottles she regained strength for school duties and endorses the medicine for indigestion and related ailments. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are advised to keep bowels healthy.
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Pierce
Mary Helle Summerton
San Diego
Duval Co
Texas
British Officials Deny Delays in Consulate Letters
British officials say it is highly unlikely that Consulate letters were opened in Durban. They dismiss rumors that Mr Choate might be recalled to express US disapproval of Mr Mecrum's treatment by British officials as ridiculous.
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Durban
Macrum
Choate
United States
Mr. Mecrum
Investigating Idaho Troubles Opens Before House Panel
Washington February 19 the House Military Affairs Committee opened the inquiry into charges against Brigadier General Merriam's conduct during the Idaho mining troubles. Governor Steunenberg, State Auditor Sinclair, ex Master Workman Sovereign, E J Flanigan and miners from Coeur d Alene attended as witnesses as the panel debated procedure and aim.
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Washington
United States
Merriam
Idaho
House Committee On Military Affairs
Steunenberg
Sinclair
Sovereign
Knights of Labor
E. J. Flanigan
Mullan
Coeur d'Alene
Representative Lentz
Marsh
Ohio
Lentz
Mrs Nettie Craven Testifies in Widows Allowance Suit
In San Francisco on February 19 the first session of Mrs Nettie R Craven versus heirs of Senator Fair for a $5000 monthly widow's allowance yielded limited revelations. Counsel sought to reference alleged perjury and contempt, with a request for immediate investigation. The judge noted grand jury action and the Fair heirs' counsel welcomed inquiry. Craven resumed testimony detailing residence and travels since June 1898. no major new facts emerged.
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San Francisco
Nettie R. Craven
Senator Fair
Pence
Craven
Troutt
Grand Jury
Knight
Fair Heirs
Mrs. Craven
Fair
Fair Estate
McEnerney
England denies overtures to U S or Germany
London reports by Associated Press quote a British official denial that Great Britain sought alliances with the United States or Germany. The U S Embassy confirms the denial and hopes the false report will fade.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Kentucky Legislature in Session Adopts Goebel Death Mourning
In Frankfort on February 19 the Senate, led by President pro tem Carter, reconvened while Republicans walked out. Democrats reaffirmed Goebel as Governor by Allen's motion, adjourning after quorum support. House actions followed, declaring mourning decor and half mast for Governor Goebel as the Goebel Taylor Beckham Marshall contests remain untouched.
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Frankfort
Senate
House
Goebel-Taylor
Nooon
Trimble
Louisville
Hickman
Dem
Legislative
State House
State Capitol
Goebel
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxativ
A vintage ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxativ stromo quinine tablets. It notes refunds if it fails and features E W Groves signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Icc
Editor Recovers from Lung Ailment with Rough Remedy
In October 1896 B F Edwards publisher Wyant Illinois credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving his life from a bad cold settled on his lungs. Three bottles restored his lungs to a healthy state. Local druggists Brown Bros offer the remedy. Also notices new macaroni cheese and Wellington's Egg Food from F C Robins & Co.
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Chamberlain
B. F. Edwards
the Review
Wyant, Ill
Brown Bros
Opportunity and health remedies advertised by Hood’s
An ad taunts readers with opportunity to improve health using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. It claims the medicine purifies and strengthens blood for a year of better health and promotes extra jams, jellies, and preserves from F. C. Robins & Co.
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Hood
F. C. Robins & CO
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Humboldt County
Notice filed in the Fifth Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt County. Administrator B. Recanzone will sell at public auction March 27, 1900, at 1 PM at the Winnemucca courthouse front door for cash, all lands and ranch in Paradise Valley described by sections and townships, plus water rights, vested as of the deceased Charles Senghas. Sale subject to court confirmation. purchaser bears deed costs.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
Court House
Winnemaca
Humboldt County
State of Nevada
Charles Seng
Charles Senghas
Humboldt
Nevada
Paradise Valley
Township 41
Range 39 Wast
Township 42
Range 39
Range 239
Mount Diablo Base
Meridian
United States
B. Recanzone
Winnemucca
Said
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Roberts
England
Kentucky
California
C. Robins & CO
Wellington
Lona
Lee
D. J. Hadley
Nev
Silver State Winnemucca
Sery Ae Tantine
E.C. Dake’s
Merchants’ Exchange
Cal
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