De Wet's Escape Amid Armored Trains and Firelight
London reports detail a nightlong Boer breakout attempt around De Wet's positions near Donk Kiteners, with Imperial forces led by Lord Kitchener repelling the attack. Fierce action, electric searchlights, and heavy shelling marked a night of stalemate as trenches held against repeated Boer efforts to advance and escape.
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London
Kirtener
Kitehéners
Artildh
Lord Kitehener
Meliuson
Riden
Troon
DeWet
Herr Bowe
van Colleen
Stern
Futiln
Wwe
de Brita
Clark
Hell
Bui
Hed Rorfurt
Dever
Resolution Day in Senate Opens With Death of Senator Black’s Son
Washington February 13 Senate convenes with Chaplain’s opening prayer referencing the death of Senator Black’s son. A resolution directs the secretary of war to report on costs to avert danger from floods on the Mississippi near Walnut Bend Arkansas. Also adopted directing railroad details and worker distribution in the tree delivery vision. A bill seeks to vest in the Spanish treaty claims commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Black
Secretary of War
St. Fennets
Walnut Bend
Ark
Mtr Garlinger
Barkentine Taywalk and committee actions described
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the barkentine Taywalk and various committees being called into session. The legible parts suggest a historical nautical or civic meeting with discussions of ships and offshore matters.
County Republican Nomination Dispute Heads to Certainty
In 1902 county central committee decisions settled the question on Republican nominations. Officials including County Clerk Wright, County Attorney Nich ts whet, and Clerk of the District Court Cul lahans met and adjourned without action. A petition from the old central committee sought withdrawal of two certificates objected to by Quan Swayne, with new certificates to be issued. The board found objections withdrawn and noted no action needed as old concerns died with the old certificate.
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County Central Committee
County Board
Conposidor County
Wright
Nichts
District Court
Cullahans
Wittens
Old County Central
Qaoar Swayne
Imnard
Bosté
Colombian Government Fleet Fights Padilla Off Agua Dutce
Vonima Colombia Feb 1 government gunboat Boyaca after leaving Panama met the Padilla off Agua Dutce at 4 p m and engaged in a one hour battle. Padilla was damaged and the Boyaca claimed hits while Padilla sought protection from insurgent guns.
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Vonima
Colombia
Neb
Panama
Padilla
Agua Dutce
Boyacapie
Ana Tines
Distance Walking Match Report Lacks Clear Outcome
A fragmentary sports note describes a long distance walking event with mentions of New York, night marching, and surviving competitors. It references teams or individuals by unclear names and hints at strain, stimulants, and near exhaustion but provides no definite results or final standings.
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New York
Rere
Salta
Weather Forecast And Snow Promises Disruptive Chill
Snow is promised with rain or snow moving tonight and northeast areas at risk. Forecasters report winds from the east steady around 14 miles per hour, with minima near or below zero in northwest spots. Temperatures across stations show subzero readings and hourly logs note chilly conditions through the morning.
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Hank
Houbes Colter
Frehley
Cokler
Bismarck
Moorhead
Prince Albert M
Winnipeg
James Stewart to Run in First District County Race
Reports indicate James Stewart will oppose Haines in the Republican nomination for county commissioner in the First district north of the Kansas river. Incumbent Harnes seeks renomination and election. Bevill Take finishes one term next January amid the contested race.
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James Stewart
Kansas River
H. Harnes
Board of County Commissioners
Jamnes Stewart
Stewart
Dr McClintock Seriously Ill at Home
Dr McClintock, once a well known surgeon, is seriously ill at his home 112 Piliieore Street with a complication of ailments. He has been confined to bed for a week and a half with inflammation of the eyes and other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McClintock
Wurgeon
Seroutly
Piliieore Street
McClintock
Bean
Platts Sues For Divorce In Indiana District Court
John C. Platts files for divorce from Laura Plater in a district court. They married December 3, 1567 in Kent, Indiana. He alleges she deserted him in October 1M and seeks the divorce on grounds of abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platts
Tohn C. Platts
Laura Plater
Kent
Roosevelt Leaves Groton for Washington After Good News
The Roosevelt family reports the president’s son Ted is out of danger and improving after a lung issue. Secretary Cortelyou notes the transfer to Washington this afternoon by special train, with Roosevelt visiting press and expressing gratitude for support. Roosevelt plans to arrive in Washington early Friday morning and resume duties.
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Groton
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt
God
Washington
Directa
Cortetyou
Roosevelt
Youngs Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Honsevelt
WiWeliger
Groeten
Lutbert
Powell
Ed Chem
Mra. Roosievelt
Vickers
Jory
Loys
Pres
Ted
de. Lambert
Eenaes
You Can Have It A Tender to Kansas River
Denver report on the twelfth annual Elpcela hanqgaet with Frank Nelson as lead speaker at the Palace hotel banquet. Senator Wolcott also spoke. Nelson’s Lincoln tribute hailed as a masterful pul se address. audience showed strong ovation. Other Kansans present included Wil Harm Aten White. Nelson argued for dedication to national ideals and liberty, citing Lincoln and the Civil War era.
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Denver
Frank Nelsit
Stile
Senator Wolcott
Therown Palace
Frank Nelson
Walcott
Colorado Springs Gazette
Frankie Ther
Kansas
Lincoln
Seth Enthus Listle
Crist
Ohe
Aninge
Wil Harm Aten White
Myr Nelson
Abraham Lincoln
Dows
Patrick Henry
Clay
Webster
Sumner
Heecher
Wemlel
Phillips
Fee
Fire Overrun Kentucky Log House Fight Leaves No Clear Count
In Middlesboro Kentucky a confrontation between sheriff’s deputies and Lee Turner’s men erupted near a log barracks four miles from town. Many killed or wounded, exact toll unknown as flames consumed the fortress and victims were cremated. Turner forces remain defiant as authorities plan next moves.
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Mitchexboro
Lee Turner
Cumberland
Turner
Giles Colton
Virginia
Reoone McCreary
Demity Sherif Thompson
Xwore
Middlesboro
Thia
Ceol
Cecta
Derner
Doyle
Posse
Elon
Mingo
New York Worries Over Kronprinz Wilhelm Arrival
Prince Henry of Prussia and Kaiser Wilhelm hold to schedule as Kronprinz Wilhelm faces weather delays. New York Mayor Law warns the vessel may arrive only February 23, late for municipal welcome ceremonies. Ship not chartered, passengers aboard, plans include receptions after Atlantic voyage.
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Kiel
Prussia
Law
New York
Prince Henry of
Herr Wiegand
Genera
North Geren Lloyd Line
Bremen
Prince Ees
Prince Henry
Pring Wilhelm
Josep Henry
Heosewett
Evan Egidy
Pee Henry
Ece
Siena
Atlantic
Weary
Fight at Bell county leaves eight dead in three-sided clash
Middiesboro Kentucky reports recount a violent yesterday fight near Lee Turner’s Quarter where officers and Turners supporters clashed with mountaineers. Eight men died and one mortally wounded. 60 men took part, with 40 on the officer side and 22 mountaineers. Turner denies involvement and vows retaliation.
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Middiesboro
Lee Turner
Bell County
Charles Cecil
Chirk Dyenegro
Marsh Wilson
Perry Watson
Frank Jonson
Mike Welch
Turner
Jim Prado
Hopper
Joh Moyle
Corsa Lee Turner
Mimo Snines
Tile
BP Jent
Eqpeneers
Mrs M KIBIBBEN resigns after 13 years at Christ Hospital
Mrs M Kibiben resigns as matron of Christ Hospital after thirteen years. Her last day is to be March 2 and she plans to return to hospitalkeeping near her home on Tis Lane Street.
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Christ Hospital
Mra TG. McKibten
Win
Hossykeeping
Tis Lane
Poe Tae Bern
Washington War Department reports January cable tax totals
A 1 cent message received at the war department states January collections totaled about 2,720,000 in gold, nearly matching October and November, and about 108,000 more than the August and September months combined. The report covers the Phibrines except Shes period.
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Washington
War Department
Linotype Record Stashed Again in Indiana City
Claude Crause, printer, set 6,200 ems in seven hours and forty five minutes breaking the World’s record on the notype machine. The previous best was 9 hours, set by an Iowa printer, with 91,000 cms including corrections. The Olympia sails to New York as Prince Henry of Prussia’s arrival is noted in New York.
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New York
Henry Theis
H. Thomas
Samuel Thomas
Thomas
Brent
William K_ dwelt
Intianapally
Claude Crause
Iowa
Crugee
Berlin Unemployed Census Figures Reported
A Berlin census lists about 75,000 unemployed, with 12,000 partially employed. The report notes the court tally and indicates widespread joblessness as of February 15. In Washington, Secretary Root has a cold and was forced to depart the White House for medical treatment.
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Berlin
Root
Washington
Foot
Weather Indications for Feb Thirteen Forecast Updated
Weather indications forecast a cold spell for Kan x and possibly in the northeast. Temperatures in large cities show New York 20, Boston 22, Philadelphia 18, Washington 18, Chicago 96, Minneapolis 16, Cincinnati 15. Strong northeast winds shift to northwest later, with colder Friday ahead.
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Kanx
Chicago
New York
Boston
Phildelphia
Washington
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Robbery at Avilla General Store Shocks Fort Wayne
The large general store of Randall and Co at Avilla Indiana was entered by burglars early today. The safe was blown with dynamite and about 900 dollars in cash and notes were stolen. David Shanine, a barber, returned from a sleigh ride with a young lady to find robbers in the store and was captured and bound. The thieves were described as crackmen who fled after the explosion. The store suffered severe damage with the safe destroyed and the total loss not yet fully determined.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
of & K. Randall
Avilla
Here
David Shaniine
Venus
Sheijob
York
Teutoni
Suffrage group presses for organization and growth
Washington February 12 at a National Woman Suffrage meeting before the convention, Mary G Hay urged active organization and club work to advance suffrage. Harriet Taylor Upton reported finances with receipts of 13 581 and balance of 9810. New York led in contributions. Susan B Anthony proposed printing her next speech with government franking to reach all states. Nebraska City reported a second-degree murder verdict and news of former governor Lindsay’s death.
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Washington
National Woman Suffrage Association
Mary G. Hay
New York
Miss Hay
Catt
Usere
Committee On Credentials
Board of Auditors
Harriet Taylor Upton
Hnd
Warren
Ohio
Jonas Green
Virginia
Helen
Underwood
California
Ppacioth
Cleveland
Perry
Massachusetts
Sens
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Tande
Kentucky
Leura Clay
Association
Bia
Eney
Susan B. Anthony
Sbe
Perton
Misa Upton
Dirs French
Rhode Island
Yienry B. Blackwell
Peti
Oxford Inn to Rise at 526 Kansas Avenue
M Snattinger proposes a four or five story Oxford hotel at 526 Kansas Avenue replacing the current Oxford hotel. The 75 by 125 foot site and 58 to 75 rooms include marble dining and office, electric lights, steam heat, and a private steam plant. If plans proceed, adjacent property will be acquired and the area cleared within weeks for September opening.
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Topeke St
The
Oxford
Nog
Mantas Avenue
Frank Long
Weet
M. Snattinger
Oxford Hotel
Hanes
Kanwin Avenue
Chea J. Devin
Ninth Street
A. Psat
Kupeae Steawart’ Talophons Company
Senna
Slath and
Jackson Sy
Kansas Avenue
John Seaton
Atchison
Whitaker Brothers
Fruit Es Corn
Whiting
Washburn College
Violence at Chandier coal mines ends boarding house for Japanese
Florence Colo Feb 13 A dispute between Victor Fuel Co and miners led to a late night attack on Japanese workers who had replaced striking miners. The assault damaged the Japanese boarding house but no serious injuries were confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Colo
Victor Fuel Company
Chandier
Vast Workforce At State House Project Reported
A large crew is said to be at work on the state house project with more men employed than in years past. The workforce is moving through the corridors, setting up the perimeter and preparing infrastructure for ongoing construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porce
State House
Murtie Base
Barde
Continental Creamery elects officers and directors
At the annual meeting Contential Creamery elected officers including secretary and treasurer J. Parks, and named a new board of directors J. J. Mulvane, Parke, W. Jennen, G. H. Pattioon and J. Taylor.
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Continental Creamery Company
Balted
J. J. Mulvane
Parke
Jennen
G. ‘H. Pattioon
Taylor
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Kittebener
Haines
DR. M'Clintock
Chanestier Sirphenson
Cinmiry
United States
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New Week
Renner
Koel Ieee Winhiow
Datuthe
Miao
Mia
Ee Geen
Young Roosevelt
Colorado
Arkansas River
Henry
Madrid
Lebastian
Barcelona
Mrs. M'Kibben
Olympia
Prince Henry of Prussia
National Suffrage Association
Nebraska City
Stage Linsiey
John McCormick
Linssey
Gov. Lindsay
Sheffield
Ala
Bo Lindsay
Wm. Stith
Editor Procter
Chiesgo,ren I—Sewis Amsdem Procter
Evening Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Oak Park
Topeka
Parks IS
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