Boers Retreat as British Forces Press Across Cape Colony
London dispatch reports Boer withdrawal from the northern Cape toward the Orange Free State. General Gatacre’s lines near Stormberg link with Colesberg railways, while Osfontein reports minor skirmishes as Brattt’s position at Dordrecht strengthens. White’s garrison exits Ladysmith toward Moor River, with York reports of typhoid and dire conditions in Ladysmith amid a shifting front.
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London
Pers
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Stormberg
Neral Gatacre
General Clements
Colesvg
Free State
Osfontein
Roberts
General Bratt
Dordrecht
Times
Pontecht
Atretcher
White
Ladysmith
Moor River
Colenso
Steyn
Pretoria
Roemfontein
Lord [Roberts
Treeves
Stormberg Occupied as Rail Lines to Be Repaired
Dispatch from Lord Roberts notes General Gatacre took Stormberg yesterday and nearby lines will be repaired. Clemens near Joubert’s Siding. Marlborough with Imperial Yeomanry departs Cape Town for Naarpoort. Buller reports Natal nearly clear of enemy. Boers abandoned ambulances with sick. Admiral Watson transfers flag to Baltimore en route home via Suez and Med.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Osfontein
Gatacre
Stormberg
Clements
Joubert
Senate backs conference on finance bill by 44 to 26
The Senate approved the conference report on the finance bill by a 44 to 26 vote. The measure moves forward amid partisan debate over spending and revenue provisions.
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Senate
Suspected Whittaker On Trial For Goebel Assassination
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 6 the examining trial of Harlan Whittaker charged with assassinating Governor Goebel drew a packed courtroom. The prosecutor was aided by Colonel L C Campbell of New York. Witnesses were Whittaker’s arrestees and detectives. the defense offered no cross examination. The House defeated Haswell’s Goebel election law repeal bill. Whittaker was ordered held to the April grand jury without bail.
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Whittaker
Attornney
Social Democratic party holds first national nominating convention
Indianapolis March 6 The first national convention of the Social Democratic party met at Reichwein's hall to nominate President and Vice President. About fifty delegates attended and more were expected. Proxies were common. Talks of a fusion with the Middle-of-the-Road Populists circulated. Debs is believed to be named as the Presidential candidate.
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Indianapolis
Social Democratic Party
Reichwein
Debs
Broad News in Brief from National Desk
General Corbin turns over a $98,432.07 fund to Mrs. Lawton widow of General Lawton. Prof F J Harvey of Maine shoots self amid mental strain in Orono. Hawaii plague relief plan $300,000 approved at cabinet. Sugar refining price cut 10 cents per 100 pounds. standard granulated down to 5.10 cents per pound. Dan Mills murdered near Baxley Ga. his wife badly wounded and baby killed. Chicago fire at National Linseed Oil plant causes $50,000 loss. 75 workers unharmed. Senate panel backs cable to Manila via Honolulu Midway Guam costing $3–4 million. Calaveras and Toulumne groves may be bonded for preservation.
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American Sugar Refining Company of
New York
Dan Mills
Baxley
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Today
Manila
Honolulu
Midway Islands
Guam
Navy Department
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative 3romo Quinine
An old patent medicine claim promotes a one day cold cure using Laxative 3romo Quinine tablets. The box bears E. W. Grove's signature and includes a refund if it fails, indicating an advertised medical remedy.
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E. W. Grove
Storms Rake the East from Illinois to Wisconsin
Storms sweep the central states with heavy snow and hail then rain along Lake Michigan. Telegraph and telephone service crippled and railway traffic demoralized. Chicago faces possible water supply disruption as ice blocks crib inlets. Continuous crib work keeps water flowing.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Ice blocks Michigan ferries for hours
Five car ferries carrying east and west bound trains on the Wa bash and Michigan Central railroads were grounded on pack ice or the shallow riverbed for two to eight hours overnight and today. All boats were released with only delays. Weather turned mild after a storm. Grand Rapids suffers wind snow and sleet. Railroad traffic is nearly at a standstill.
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Detroit
Mich
Wabash and
Michigan Central Railroad
Grand Rapids
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Boosts Local Demand
An Albany dairyman sought a doctor for a sick child with croup and bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy to ease the wait. The child improved before the doctor arrived, leading the family to recommend the remedy locally. Available from Brown Bros. Druggists. Dentistry notice and sale of 300 box-elder trees by W Funk in Winnemucca, Nevada.
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Albany
N. Y
Dairyman
Otto Scholz
Chamberlain
Brown Bros
W. Funk
Winnemucca
Nev
Livestock numbers and values rise in early 1899 bulletin
John Hyde of the Department of Agriculture releases annual livestock figures for January 1 1899. Horses total 13 537 624 and milch cows 27 610 054 with sheep at 41 883 065. Values per head rise, total farm animal value up nearly 21 million dollars that year and over 570 million in three years.
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John Hyde
Department of Agriculture
United States
Republicans of Humboldt County meet in Winnemucca
A meeting of the Republican County Central Committee is called for Saturday March 17 at 10 A M in Winnemucca. Delegates for the April 19 State convention will be elected and further business addressed. All Republicans are invited. By order of the chairman mareth.
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Humboldt County
Republican County Central Committee
Winnemucca
Notice to Creditors in Estate of H. T. Long
The Fifth Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt County appoints A. C. Brown as administrator of H. T. Long's estate. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within forty days after first publication. Dated January 20, 1900. Jan 2004
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of Nevada
Humboldt County
H. T. Long
Fifth Judical District Court
State of
Nevada
A. C. Brown
Notice to lien holders on Nevada foreclose case
Notice to lien holders for Louie Ah and Amson Reinhart property in Golconda Humboldt County Nevada. Peter Ward filed a mechanic lien foreclosure on January 26 1900 for 148 plus 15 recording costs and 100 attorney fee totaling 263. Creditors must appear February 20 1900 before the Fifth Judicial District Court to prove their liens.
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Louie Ah
Amson Reinhart
Golconda
Notice of Elizabeth Laasch estate administrator appointment
In Humboldt County Nevada the Firth Judicial District Court appoints Charles Larsch as administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Laasch deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits with the court clerk within three months of first publication. Appointment dated February 3 and qualification February 21, 1900. notice dated February 21, 1908.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
County of
Humboldt
Elizabeth Laasch
Firth Judical District Court
Charles Larsch
Notice to Creditors in Nevada Estate
The Fifth Judicial District Court of Nevada Humoldt County appoints J A Cochran public administrator as administrator of the Jose Ramentiera estate. Creditors must file claims with vouchers with the court clerk, dated January 22, 1900.
Scott's Emulsion Advertises for Delicate Children
An advertisement asks if children are growing normally and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a food and medicine to help delicate kids grow taller, stronger, and healthier. It targets parents worried about pale, weak children and claims the product strengthens and nourishes.
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Scott
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