Puerto Rican bill sparks Senate floor clash in early debate
Nevada’s Mr. Newlands denounces conquest in Puerto Rico and argues for immediate incorporation of Puerto Rico as a U S territory with constitutional rights. He warns against freeing Spain’s rule in the Philippines and stresses equality of rights and burdens to avert future unrest and discrimination. Hopkins of Illinois then backs the measure.
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Washington
Wyndte
Newlands
Nevada
Ways and Meansmittee
Jas
Cuba
Spain
United States
Puerto Rico
United Government
Congress
Puerto Riles
Philipiines
Java
Wouldgard
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Hopkins
Illinois
Ways and Means
Insurgent to stand trial for murder in Manila
A military commission at Calambo will try a Filipino guerrilla member for murder and assault with intent to kill after an insurgent attack on February 2 that killed a corporal. The case signals possible policy shift toward treating guerillas as bandits amid tensions over American prisoners.
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Manila
Calambo
Beet Sugar Production Surges as Beetines Supplant Cane Globally
Statistics show two thirds of world sugar now from beets with dramatic gains since 1854. Beet sugar output rose from 182000 tons in 1854-55 to 5610000 tons in 1899-1900, while cane sugar nearly doubled to 2904000 tons. Prices fell from 5.87¢ to 2.39¢ per pound, reflecting a rapid shift of sugar production to temperate regions and a halving in cost.
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United States
Cronje May Be Cut Off Amid Boer War Reports
London reports mid afternoon silence from the War Office despite Queen Victoria’s Osborne House briefing that good news from the war front was near. Dispatches claim Kitchener may have halted Cronje and plans to cut him off, with Boer forces considering surrender as British shelling steadies positions around Ladysmith and Monte Cristo.
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London
Lincolnshire
Osborne House
Windsor
War Office
Kitchener
Cronje
Lester
Kimberley
Cape Town
Seige
Buller
Ladysmith
Pietermaritzburg
Zululand
Dundee
Helpmaaker
Larkastad
Stormberg
Burghersdorp
Buller reports successes at Colenso and Tugela
London Feb 20 dispatch from General Buller says Fusilier brigade took Hlangwana hill and Colenso fell with slight rear-guard resistance. Hart occupies Colenso, holds Tugela south from Colenso to Eagle's Nest. Enemy retreating north of Tugela, positions near Colenso-Ladysmith railway evacuated. Casualties reported as few.
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London
War Office
Buller
Blow
Hlangwana Hill
Colenso
Tugela
Hart
Eagle's Nest
Colenso-Ladysmith
Kimberley Cleared of Boers in Early February Action
Kimberley reports the surrounding country as free after Boer forces evacuated Dronfield Saltpan Spietfontein and Sholtznek. A 12 pounder gun with ammunition and the Dronfield laager were captured or abandoned. Rails toward Modder river are being laid and cattle herds were seized.
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Kimberley
Modder River
Dronfield
Saltpan
Spietfontein
Sholtznek
Kimberley Road Open As Reinforcements Move In
London February 20 The War Office issued a dispatch from Lord Roberts dated Paardeberg 7 05 P M Monday noting the railroad to Kimberley is open and that General Methuen will proceed there with reinforcements and large supplies for the town
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Paardeberg
Jacobadal
Kimberley
Buller Advances With Cautious Line at Tugela
Durban dispatch reports General Buller moving on the extreme right and preparing defenses to the left of Tugela. He maintains a force adequate for the position while sporadic Boer crossings occur and sniping increases.
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Durban
Buller
Tugela
Cure a Cold in One Day With Grove Quinine Tablets
An ad-promotional note touts a one day cure for colds using Grove Quinine Tablets. It claims druggists refund the money if the remedy fails and features BE. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 26 cents.
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BE. W. Grove
Editor's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
An editor recounts falling ill with a bad cold in October 1896 that settled on his lungs. After trying local treatment, a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy produced immediate improvement. Three bottles restored his lungs to health, as stated by B. F. Edwards, publisher of the Review in Wyant Illinois. Product promotion follows for Hood's Sarsaparilla and various groceries and feeds from local firms.
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Chamberlain
B. F. Edwards
the Review
Wyant, Ill
Brown Bros
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Humboldt County Nevada
Notice in the Fifth Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt County announces an administrator sale of deceased Charles Senghas estate. Auction at Winnemucca Court House on March 27 1900 at 1 PM for cash with terms of sale, property including specific parcels in Paradise Valley and lands described in townships and ranges, with water rights and ditches. Estate administrator B Recanzone signs dated February 17 1900.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
Court House
Winnemaca
Humboldt County
Nevada
Charles Seng
Charles Senghas
Humboldt
Paradise Valley
Township 41 North
Range 89
Township 42
Range 39
Township 41
Mount Diablo Base
Meridian
United States
B. Recanzone
Winnemucca
Said
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An 19th century style ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims quick relief for crying, feverish discomfort and diarrhea, noting the syrup as the prescription of an experienced female physician. It promotes gentle taste, price of twenty five cents, and world wide druggist availability.
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Mrs. Winslow
Engine for Sale with Pump and Tank in Winnemucca Nevada
For sale a first-class four horsepower gas engine with belts pulleys and four inch cylinder force pump. Also a galvanized iron 1,000 gallon tank. About 200 box elder trees two to four years old. Contact W Funk, Jani2ms, Winnemucca, Nevada.
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W. Funk
Jani2ms
Winnemucca
Nev
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