Death in the Battle at the River Laager
Reports describe heavy fighting along the river line as British mounted infantry clash with Boer forces. Highland brigades and Argyll units advance to envelop the laager while shelling and rifle fire blaze. The scene many miles of riverbank shows fear, heat, and strenuous charges amid stubborn defense.
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Sundar
Barts
Highland
Aewloly
Webs
Lone Une
Hoorm
Elver
Boldin
Omolentid
Paattion
Cronies Laamer
Omrth
Math Bank
Binlth-Decrixa
War correspondence from South Africa faces harsh criticism
Fragmented OCR reads terse critiques of conduct in the war, noting dissatisfaction with leaders and actions. The text references South Africa, a correspondent, and described battles, with hints of misinformation and mistrust about Allied efforts and outcomes.
War correspondence critiques colonial defense and officer arrogance
Cape Town Times correspondent laments British officers’ prejudice and neglect of local forces, noting self sufficiency and professional pride erode morale. Letters from Burleigh and Churchill highlight artillery, logistics, and the strain of provisioning troops, with observers warning that officers favor rigid hierarchies over practical defense.
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Mens
Mante
Cape Town
Times
Lord Ibert
Hien
Cape Celony
Buller
Unes
Bennett Burlelab
Daily Telegraph
Vannoen
Sirdur
Waulwleh
Soudan
Urtey
Winston Chigrohitl
Moratime Pont
Spearman
Nim
Topeka Santa Fe Fast Mall Train Delayed
Visitors awaiting the Santa Fe Fast Mall train in Topeka were kept waiting for over three hours past its scheduled departure due to a freight train accident between Treading and Hang. The mishap halted traffic and the train arrived about five hours late, causing disappointment for travelers at the station.
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Ball
Topeka
Warsengert
Santa Fe
Defense Rests as Washington Case Remains Open
The Senate elections committee adjourned with defense lawyer Faulkner saying there may be a few witnesses, while Attorney General Nolan of Montana testified about Marcus Daly and Whiteside. Nolan defended the lack of evidence for conspiracy or bribery, noting Democratic campaign involvement in 1898 and state committee expenses around 38,000, before a recess.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Elections
Faulkner
Birk
W. Clark
Nolan
Montana
Clark
Marcus Daly
Wille
Daly
Dolan
Whiteside
Wis
Selicome
State Committee
Biddle Denies Congressional Candidacy
W H Biddle now mayor of Wellston Oklahoma. Friends read he would seek Populist nomination for congress. In a letter to a Topeka friend he denies the claim saying he has no designs on congress and will not seek political honors, intends to mind private business.
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W. H. Biddle
Wellston
Biddle
Congress
Topeka
Mr. Biddle
Annual meeting of American Newspaper Publishers association
New York February 21 The association held its annual meeting at the Walford Astoria with Saswaudiman of Washington presiding and W C Firyaat of Brookline as secretary. Topics related to the business side of papers were discussed but the public was said to benefit. The meeting continues tonight with a banquet at the hotel.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Waldert-Astoria
Dent
Saswaudiman
Washington
W. C. Firyaat
T Brook
Botel Tarighe
Republican City Primary Set Across Six Wards
Voters face a Republican city primary tomorrow from 1:00 AM to closing with eight precincts listed. Officials include H C Bowen W E Stuart Joseph Jones and others at venues such as 1012 North Kansas Avenue Marshalls shop Fourth and Monroe streets natator ium Rain's Lixery and Allen's barn. No contest in three wards. lively time expected in three.
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North
Kansas Avenue
H. C. Bowen
Marshalls Shop
Norria Street
W. E Stuart
Fourth
Monroe Streets
Joseph Jones
Dirancer Streets
W. M. Fisher
O. K. Swayze
Clay
W. T. Mecnight
Rain
C. D. Moss
Allen's Barn
L. G C. Bailey
Vail
Thomas Lloyd
Pomeroy Reception Honoring Atchison City Guest
Atchison on February 2 hosted a grand reception for J. P. Pomeroy at the Byram hotel. The hall was adorned with national colors, flowers, and banners as an orchestra of 25 performed under Prof. J. H. Davies. Local residents Lillie Hetherington, B. P. Wusgenerator, Foss Baker, and Nelle Donald led the reception. Judge Blant and Charley Styles introduced the honoree. Guests enjoyed light refreshments in the festively decorated rooms. the ball room at Modidock was opened for the event as Pomeroy, a longtime Atchison figure, mingled with attendees and guests from Colorado.
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Atchison
J. P. Pomeroy
Citzons of
Atchivon
Byram Hotel
J. H. Davies
Messiarches
Lillie Hetherington
B. Pwusgener
Foss Baker
Nelle Donald
Judge Blant
Charley Styles
Pomerny
Budl
Gewerine
Mo Odiock
Colorado
Wilson and Robson Sears Engagement Ticket Notices
All unused tickets for the Wise and Stuart Robeon engagement and the Wilson performance will be returned to the chart. Tickets for the Wilson performance must be taken up by Saturday noon and those for the engagement by Tuesday noon at the Grand Opera House.
Cabinet hints on Philippine commission appointments
Washington February 23 cabinet meeting discussed personnel for the Philippine commission. The President reportedly invited Gen. Duke B Wright of Memphis and Henry C Ide of Vermont to Washington for talks, with likely appointments to follow. The remaining seat is seen going to a Pacific Coast figure, possibly Bernard Moses of the University of California.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Duke B. Wright
Memphis
Henry C. Ide
Vermont
Pacific Coast
Bernard Moses
University of California
Expansion hearing tests city limits expansion ordinance
City Attorney Bird seeks to proceed before the district court this afternoon to show the expansion ordinance has been duly passed and owners notified. The case aims for a March start on real and personal property assessments, with Judge Hazen promising a future hearing date after applications are filed. Elk matinee tomorrow at the Grand Opera House. Chicago Feb 21 General Shafter arrives from Detroit en route to California for command. Elk matinee tomorrow at the Grand.
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Bird
District Court
Hazen
Chicago
Willeam Eli Shafter
Topeka Markets Show Mixed Prices on Poultry and Grains
Kansas City and Topeka reports list prices for green bale and salted greens, butter, and cotton futures, with brief notes on cotton, silver, and money markets. London and New York quotations reflect currency and commodity movements as Topeka brokers note mixed activity in corn, wheat, and hogs amid expectations of dividends and market shifts.
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Erly
S.mgcghis
HS. Cuemereull
Bsilver Certifientes
Itiggirac
Eger Mexican
Wong
Ion Tay Geuse
Oyee Phur Joseph
Nat
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Iment
Asieenett
London
Duluth
Fair Stara
Jock Bille
Ansug Eee
Pas Zearn
Mar Vee
Saine
Hatton Heen
Liverpool
ApEpee
Denya
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