27 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
1
A British telegram cites Transvaal claims for indemnity after the Jameson raid. The demand totals £077,088 for material costs and £1,000,000 for moral and intellectual damage. The government may be liable if the claims are pursued.
President Cleveland marks the 165th birthday of George Washington by issuing 18 executive orders creating new forest reservations across the Far West and Plains. The proclamations set aside lands totaling about 21,879,840 acres in eight reserves including the Black Hills Dakota and the Bitter Root Montana Idaho districts.
The notice invites the public to the old stand where a refreshed stock of goods awaits customers. The message emphasizes welcome back customers and renewed offerings from the longtime location.
Foreign fleets bombarded the insurgent camp outside Canza Crete after warnings were ignored. Greek gunboats engaged Turkish forces as Athens protests with a large indignation meeting calling for sacrifice of blood and treasure to aid Crete.
Reports from Crete describe joint French Italian and British naval actions against insurgent positions near Akrotiri and Canea. Turkish forces fired on Cretan strongholds while insurgents raised their flag after shelling. Greece warns of breaking diplomatic ties if bombardments continue.
A readable fragment notes a full line of picture frames for use in a shop setting along with shelves and related hardware. The text mentions double harnesses and garden goods, indicating a general hardware display. The exact items and prices are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
From New York Chicago Milwaukee and the Twin Cities the store presents upholstery drapery picture frames mouldings sewing machines and cutters. Special bargains on Dyer Bros Peerless organs pianos and Cook stoves promise value and selection across the latest imports.
All 44 post offices operating rural free delivery endorse the comprehensive scheme. Postmaster General Wilson will report the unanimous sentiment to Congress early this week, despite the high anticipated costs. The plan now faces ongoing debate over budget and implementation.
A Spanish force fired on a defender, rode in with cavalry to capture the fort and its entire garrison. Arms and ammunition were seized as the army continued marching, encamping at Veguite when a courier relayed the news to the city. The commander ordered machete use for the assault and the cavalry fought gallantly.
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