Buller Back Where He Was in Cape Front
New York advices report General Buller retreating to his starting position after Boer forces reoccupy territory they had driven them from near Leiden. Dispatches describe heavy fighting, shifts in lines toward Modder River and Coles junction, with Allied hopes pinned on further British offensives and resource reinforcements.
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New York
Teetebine
Leiden
Olenberg
Clements
Agar
Coles
Mary Tor
Ballers
Vaal Krantz
Lord Roberts
Buller
Potgieter
Hieveley
Lendia Leaiere
Sayey “Houth
Coteny
Gandailiar
Cole
Cole, Ie Moeninge
Gaye
New Appoint
Taynts
Modder
Wien
Oxbert
Americus
Tien
Aunety
Sievaniad
General Lisees
Forces clash as Boer and British actions reported
Fragmented dispatches describe units from British and colonial forces engaging Boer troups. Reports mention shell fire and wounded, with lines suggesting operations around Speinennid and Dokn’e Drie. Casualty counts include four killed, 22 wounded, and 13 missing in one engagement.
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Presch
London
Sreich Mon
Landon
Wir Offi
Roberta
Socialist controvery over Harrison amid party loyalty
A debate erupts as Secretary Swayne plans to move to remove Harrison from the Republican club. Harrison, longtime socialist author of a postal card, had shifted views but faced renewed questions about his allegiance, prompting a proposed resolution and renewed party scrutiny.
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Oscar Swayee
George H. Haertson
Farmers
Relevance Denimet
Hanrison
Harrison
Jorner
Uml
Uml Made Application Viragh Secretary Fwayse
Neinboan
Svcayne
Hikerison
Minnie
Mr. Swayne
Itp
Mauribean
William Fe Rhafter Attends Army Reception in New York
In New York on February 14, William Fe Rhafter, linked to Cintechent trends, will attend a reception at the Army and Navy club before returning to San Francisco by train. Denials persist that he plans to retire from the arms, amid reports of disobedience to orders. General Shafter notes inspections into transport conditions. no retirement plans announced, and Rhafter aims to resume work in San Francisco.
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York
William Fe Rhafter
Cintechent
Army
Navy
Ban Prandaes
Ionantiogan
Shafter Woolsted
Shafter
San Francine
South Africa
Shelter
Ame van Land
South Afria
Speyer Syndicate Plans Purchase of Pacific Improvement Stock
A Speyer syndicate in New York is reportedly negotiating to buy shares of the Pacific Improvement Company from the Crockers and the Leland Stanford estate. The deal targets shares valued around 25.00 each, with prices and quantities uncertain as the talks proceed.
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Speyer Syndicate
Pacific Improvement
New York
Speyer
Whivt Theludten Colle
Hinlingon
Pacific Improvement Company
Crockers
Leland Stanford Entate
Ube
Jurve
Twenty Men Buried In Sable Steel Plant Collapse
One workman was killed and two badly injured with several more hurt when the sheet iron roof collapsed at the Keays plant east building of the Tiineis Steel company's works. Twenty workers were buried in debris in the accident.
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Sollet
Keays
Tiineis Steel Company
Topeka Plans Grand Park System Expansion
Topeka votes a new park commission to extend the park system, extend River Kaw access, and develop Gage Walk and large new parcels. Proposals include turning riverfront blocks into a connected park from the Kansas Avenue bridge to Rock Island, with terraces, drives, and playgrounds. The group expects rapid progress, with full implementation within six to ten years, aiming to improve parks for families and children citywide.
Parks and vacant lot care planned to beautify city streets
A city commission outlines steps to improve vacant lots by weed removal and planting flowers, assessing private property owners for surrounding yard upkeep to boost land values and attract visitors. The Central Parks project aims to develop a 17 acre tract south of Thirteenth Street with subscriptions, secured options, and an appointed Central Park Association led by A. Low.
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The
Park Commission
Tye.uf
Park
Thirteenth Street
Fillmore
Chiy
Central National Bank
Bank of Topeka
Lombard Investment Company
Benination
England's New Ally Reported by City Union
The Porta suete Union of this city transmits an entry claiming the king signed a pact with England forming a secret offensive and defensive alliance with approval from both governments and authorities. The editor notes the information comes from a reliable source and should be trusted.
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San Francisco
Meb. U
Thie Cfty
England
Te Union
Mystery of Edgecombe Avenue Boys Disappearance Explained
New York reporters recount the discovery of the decomposed bodies of two boys on Edgecombe Avenue. Identified as Martin Laci fer and Churn Berner, they had been missing since August. Plumbers unearthed the scene after smelling a strong odor in an unoccupied house. The door to a hidden chamber failed, trapping the boys who were found clothed only in trousers. Authorities speculate play turned tragic as the boys entered a spring‑blocked retreat beneath the house.
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New York
Mumbers
Edgecombe Avenue
Martin Lacifer
Meee
Churn
Berner
Bern
Augase J
Ne Neyers
Vic
Whitch
Lovtter
Byrnes
Four Fires Injure and Kill in Chicago Night Blaze
Four fires across Chicago last night and early morning left one person dead and about 35 injured. A Yearling House on Indiana Avenue saw the worst damage with several residents burned or overcome by smoke, including Sid. Sade and Mr. Littlefield. Firefighters rescued Curtis Jamison and Frank Majapden, while two children of Mrs. H. R. Bump were revived by their mother after smoke exposure. Most blazes were blamed on overloaded furnaces.
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Chicago
Il Indiana Avenue
Sid. Sade
Fimeren
Wiss
Mr. Littlefield
Smuke
Aisa
Stanky
Maothar
Perth
Debs for President Convention Planned in Indianapolis
Indianapolis February 14 organizers of the Social Democracy and pacts formed by Eugene V Debs want a Ratings convention in this city on March to adopt a platform and nominate candidates for president and vice president Debs is to be nominated while Jess Cox is slated for second place on the ticket A pledge to avoid any entente with the old parties is stated
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Indianapolis
Social Democracy
Eugene V. Debs
American Rat Way Union
Debs
Jess Cox
Weather Indications for Kaneas Feb 14
Chicago Feb 14 forecast indicates generally fair weather on Thursday for Kaneas with snow moving in to the eastern portion tonight. Expect colder conditions in the northern portion and brisk winds from the northwest.
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Chicago
Kaneas
Steel Kings War The Great Carnegie Iron and Steel Industries
Pittsburg Feb 14 The announced crisis of the steel kings follows H C Frick filing a suit against Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie Steel company to obtain an equitable valuation of Frick’s stock and to resolve control of the vast steel empire. The case gathers a leading slate of civil lawyers, with Frick’s side led by John G Johnson and Willis F McCook, while Carnegie’s defense reportedly involves Dalwell, Scott, and Gordon, plus others. The suit seeks to define partnerships and profits from 1892 to 1900, with Frick alleging coercive moves by Carnegie to strip him of value and control, and praying for dissolution or a formal valuation and potential receivership.
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Pittsburg
H.C. Frick
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel
Mr. Frick
John G. Johnson
Philadelphia
Stair
David T. Watson
Tn Ciees
Flake
Willis F. McCook
Frick
Hiss
Alleghens County
Watson
Hitle
Dalwell
Scott
Gordon
Carnegie
John Dalwell
Frm
Steel
New York
McCook
Equity
Wills Metlock
Trick
Carmegie Brothers
Edgar Thompson Steel Rail
Braddock
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Imted
Homestead
Keystone Bridge
Armor Plate
Hartman Steel Wirks
Beaver County
Firtax
Prick
Phipps
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Carnegte
Carnemie
London
Ini i
Barrons
Carnet
Carnegie Brothers & Co
Henry Phipps
Ig Ina
Car
Gig
Placo Partners
Qe Company
Carmen
Ordee
McCook Wlso
Henry SM Curry
PS Lovejoy
Moreland
Carnegie Steel Company
Dussell
CM. Bohwal
Washington, D. C
Piorida
Firebrand at anti trust conference sparks heated debate
Chicago February 14 opening session of the anti trust conference sees Prof John Comoyons from New York and Prof Wills present resolutions that trigger partisan clashes. Delegates applaud as a public address on trust questions is adopted amid disputes over government ownership and private property rights.
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Chicago
John Comoyons
New York
Resolutions Committee
Wills
Sovereign
Arkansan
Ax Trust Magaure
Parker
Kentucky
Attempim
Quinn
Miinels
Delegates Seek Federal Law to Stop Bucket Shops
Chicago Feb 14 delegates from 29 cities adopted resolutions urging a federal law to suppress bucket shops. They fixed reasonable commissions on grain transfers and created a committee of exchange presidents to secure legislation. They pledged support for measures to curb privilege trade and set a 90 day delivery limit after wheat purchases.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
New York Produce Exchange
Tolwdy Produce Exchange
Laws Merchants Exchange
Manning Chamber of Commerce
China Board of Trade
Louis
Ueda
Mammoth Syndicate Consolidates Major Iron Works
New York February 14 practical confirmation the consolidation of the Troy Street works the Bessemer steel works and the Retwelaer Iron works with a capital of 317000000. The banking house of J P Morgan Co will finance the consolidation and a ship building plant near this city is planned. The Amalgamated companies will produce about 350000 tons of iron and steel per year.
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Mammoth Syndicate
J.P. Morgan
Einda Steel and Iron Trust
New York
Wallpineet
Amalgamated Companies
Proposal to Raise Great Lake Dam for Water Level
Washington February 14 river and harbor committee backs raising the dam to lift the lake level. George Wirner of the deep water wave commission urged swift action. Major Symonds of the Army Corps warned the project needs expert bios and a special investigation. Representative Corliss of Michigan supported the plan. Burlington dividend report notes a 7.5 percent payout. Frankfort Kentucky reports both houses failed to reach quorum and will reconvene next day.
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Washington
River and Harbor Committee
George ¥. Wirner
Deep Waterwave Commission
Major Symonds
Engineer In Corps
Corliss
Michigan
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Rensburg
Yeetenia
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Renybuts
Wilttbines
Berkshires
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Potytet
Somnario
Bullertis
Barce Tannton
Joan Gen
Hills
Chietetey
Bpelseevid
Cig
Hamilton Tumsell
Churchill
Tan
Eable Snen
Arthwety
Fuller
Avery
Lord Subetty
Modder Rivur
Mildyard
Warren
Winston Churchill
Lupdom
Churchin
Churchills
Vroltier Jong
Republican
Flambeau Club
George Harrison
Topeka
Rock Island
Central Park
Gage Park
Unie
Nibadon
Sige
Kansas
Teek Island
Kantay Avenue
Gage Walk
Thirteenth
Pifteenth
Pilmore
Clay Street
Marlin
Dennis
Avenus Parkdale
Huntoon
Harrison Streets
Huntson Street
Meal Low
Bokdeland
Morley
Low
Beard
Drew
Edward Wilder
MC. Mhol- Trad
Aikiventon
Dow
Wilder
Sears
Nouth
Kansas Avenue
Phe Island
Heck Inland Depot
Kansas Arengs
Meck Island
Turner Garden
Parkhurst Davie Mercantile Company
Alene
Efly
Litte Jarkea
Kaw Bridge
Eniy
Beidee
Pilmere
J.C. McClintovic
Fifteenth Street
Clay
Jon
Mer. Wilder
Jim
Portugal
Ifense
Steel Kings
Great
Carnegie Lron and Steel Industries
Burlington
Heaton
Hisses, Burlington & Quine Oday
Snreenler
Frankfort
Senate
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