Cronje Surrenders to British Forces at Dawn
London reports the War Office confirms Piet Cronje has surrendered with about 4 000 troops. General Roberts states the prisoners will be moved to Modder River and Cape Town with detachment rail transport. The dispatch is read in Lords and Commons amid cheers for Canadians.
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London
War Office
Cronje
Roberts
Purdeberg
Majuba
Prettyman
Cape Town
Modder River
House of Lords
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Surrender Details From Roberts At Paardeberg
London dispatch reports General Roberts detailing the surrender of General Cronje at Paardeberg on February 27. The narrative covers trench advances, heavy artillery, a successful bayonet dash by Canadian troops and engineers, and Cronje's unconditional surrender after a brief truce. Roberts notes assurances of humane treatment and escort to Cape Town for Cronje and select companions.
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London
Lord Roberts
Cronje
de Aar
Canadian Regiment
First
Gordon Highlanders
Second
Shropshires
Cape Town
News From London on Cronje Surrender and Majuba
London reactions to General Cronje’s surrender at Paardeberg mix triumph with reflection on Majuba Hill. Papers praise bravery while weighing lasting impact on Ladysmith, Bloemfontein, and the war’s end. Speculation runs on Roberts’ next move toward Bloemfontein.
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London
Majuba
Cronje
Lord Roberts
General Cronje
Majuba Hill
St. James
Ladysmith
England
Bloemfontein
Westminister Gazette
Paardeberg
News of Cronje’s Surrender Flares Across Empire
The news of General Cronje’s surrender sparks widespread celebration in Windsor and across provinces. London shows restraint while stock exchanges rise as crowds cheer and display flags. Lord Roberts gains praise from troops. dispatches mention Paardeberg casualties and captured Boer leaders. General MacDonald expected back soon.
French papers react to Cronje surrender in Paris
Paris editors laud General Cronje's valor after his surrender and warn the war may intensify Boer resistance. Some papers urge Britain to accept mediation now that a major victory is secured to prevent further bloodshed.
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Paris
General Cronje
Lord Roberts
Cronje
Great Britain
Plague Report From Honolulu to San Francisco
The steamer Australia brought news of three plague cases in Honolulu after twelve days with no signs. Two Chinese men and a mixed Chinese Hawaiian woman died from infected food sources, with authorities tracing possible origins while San Francisco reports conditions in Hilo as satisfactory and preventive actions underway.
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San Francisco
Australia
Honolulu
Associated Press
Consul Haywood
Hilo
Haywood
Cronje Kreiswar Losses and Trials Complicate War News
From London reports the War Secretary said 3 000 Boer prisoners were captured with General Cronje. Lord Roberts later estimated about 4 000 prisoners, including 1 150 Orange Free State citizens and remainder Transvaal. Captured guns included Krupps, one Maxim and howitz-like pieces. In New York Olga Nethersole faced a private hearing over Sappho amid witnesses from life study groups and dramatists. the session adjourned to Thursday morning.
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London
Marquis of Lansdowne
House of Lords
Cronje
Lord Roberts
War Office
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Free State
Free
New York
Olga Nethersole
Centre Street
Julius Harburger
A. M. Harris
New York Mother's Club
Amelia M. S. Calkins
Study of Life Society
E. Loise
Church
Hemsley
Jean
Sappho
Scott's Emulsion Advertises Fat Producing Remedy
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a standard remedy for wasting diseases. It claims it helps those who are pale tired and underweight by boosting weight, with promises of ongoing gains after use.
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Scott
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxativ Quinine Tablets
Promote a one day cold cure via Laxativ Quinine Tablets. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature. The ad promises a refund if the remedy fails to cure the cold. Quantity cited as 25.
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E. W. Grove
Muddy complexions claim cure from Karl’s Clover Rot Tea
Promotion for Karl’s Clover Rot Tea touts an absolute guarantee and a fifty year sales record. The ad claims chronic constipation causes muddy complexion and bad breath, offering the product at 25 cents or 50 cents at Eagle Drug Store.
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Karl
Eagle Drug Store
Leading educators meet at Chicago conference opens
The annual conference of the Department of Superintendence of the National Educational Association opened at University Hall in the Fine Arts building Chicago. More than forty college professors and school superintendents attend with a large audience. The piece includes an ad urging Hood's Sarsaparilla for impurities in the blood.
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Chcago
Department of Super Intendence
National Educatonal Association
University Hall of the Fine Arts
Notice to Lien Holders in Golconda Nevada Foreclosure Case
Notice to lien holders. Peter Ward filed in Humboldt County Nevada on January 26 1900 a foreclosure action in the Fifth Judicial District Court against Louie Ah and Amson Reinhart for a mechanic's lien on Lot 16 and east half of Lot 17 Block 17 Golconda. The claimed amount is 263 dollars including 15 for filing and recording and 100 for attorney fees. Liens must appear in court February 20 1900 and show proof of liens.
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Louie Ah
Amson Reinhart
Golconda
Notice to Creditors in Nevada Humboldt District Court
In the Fifth Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt County the estate of Elizabeth Laasch deceased. Charles Larsch appointed administrator on February 3 1900 and qualified February 21 1900. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits within three months of first publication.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt
Elizabeth Laasch
Charles Larsch
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Ingland
Jver
Dragoons
South Africa
Spionkop
Buller
Paarderberg
Piet Cronje
M. J. Wolveranas
Volksraad
Cornet Frus
Albrecht
von Deweitz
Paardaverg
Hawaiian Islands
Chicago
Hood
W. J. Bell
Prop
Meaia
Acai
Fanilies
D. J. Hadley
Winnemucca
Nev
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