Roberts Sends Dispatch From Jacobsdahl News
Lord Roberts, British commander in chief, relays word from Jacobsdahl that General French has arrived at Kimberly with a large force. Relief for Kimberley, Mafeking, and Ladysmith boosts English morale as Boer defenses weaken.
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London
Daily Evening Journal
Kimberly
England
Lord Roberts
Jacobsdahl
French
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Plains of
Roberts
Lidgesmith
Sale of Autographs and bank assets at Chicago auction
Bills receivable, stocks, bonds and real estate of the defunct Chemical National Bank of Chicago were auctioned under Receiver William C. Niblack. Less than 1 percent realized from nearly $800,000 of face value with bids on notes and judgments as low as 50 cents, including a $241,400.03 judgment sold for $2.50 and other frail bids on notes and collateral.
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Chicago
Chemical National Bank of Chicago
William C. Niblack
N. A. Burnham
Thompson Manufacturing Company
C. E. Payne
Cairo Lumber Company
John C. Hick
A. P. Starr
F. E B. Roberts Foundry Company
F. J. Schulte
Payne
United States
Joseph F. Forsyth
EB. A. Hyde
C. F. Kimball
Jernberg & Rylander
Starr
Pinckney
BE. J. Veasey
The
Chemical Bank
Bell Company at Work in Iowa Telephones
A large movement organized by the Bell Telephone Company of Iowa aims to absorb over 200 independent telephone lines in the state. Management has been purchasing interests for nearly a year with the intent to freeze out current owners and consolidate city and toll lines.
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Ottumwa
Bell Telephone Company
Towa
Bell Company
Bell monopoly threatens Iowa toll lines and promoters
Lines independent of the Bell system in Iowa face ruin as Bell seizes Ottumwa toll lines. Over 3 million dollars tied up in Iowa independent lines risks wiping out promoters if Bell succeeds. Also reported death of Beloit woman weighing about 450 pounds and the Interstate Association of Carriage Dealers forming in Cincinnati with Fitton as president and Corya as secretary.
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Bell System
Bell Company
Ottumwa Company
Iowa
Cincinnati
Interstate Association of Carriage Dealers
C. E Fitton
Hamilton
J. W. Corya
North Vernon
Chicago Markets Surprise with Wide Grain and Livestock Quotes
Chicago exchanges show mixed grain values with wheat near 67 to 69 cents and corn around 80 cents, while pork, lard, and beef futures range for May July and February. Livestock receipts in Chicago and East Buffalo indicate firmer cattle demand and variable hog and lamb prices, with regional price spreads noted.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Weald Sealidiy
Ot” Winkie
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Currency Bill Advances In Senate Amid Claims Of Mail Tampering
Washington reports that the Hay administration faces debate as the currency bill passes the Senate 46 to 20 while officials deny Macrum's charge of British interference with American mail. The text notes Treasury plans to redeem notes with gold and issue silver certificates, plus details on bonds and bank note issuance.
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Bay
Ameringen
Hay
Senate
Montana
Washington
State Department
Macrum
Department
van Ameringen
Pretoria
Holland
South African Republic
Lack of Three Votes Defeats Normal School Bill in House
Des Moines February 16 The normal school bill failed by three votes in the house missing a constitutional majority. An amendment by Warren of Marion aimed to allow use of state owned buildings and met opposition from supporters. Byers moved to reconsider but prospects for revival remain uncertain. friends insist it may pass later.
Hay Defends American Loyalty in Canal Legislation Debates
Senators and representatives defend Secretary Hay declaring he acted for the United States in canal legislation and deny any pro British or secret alliance implications. The discussion cites opposition claims about a Macrum letter, while Justice Hunt and Justice Piggott testify about remarks in Wellcome case disbarment talks and bribery mentions.
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Hay
United States
Cullom
Davis
Lodge
Frye
Hitt
Boutell
Mason
Eagland
Jones
Arkansas
Senate Passes Currency Bill Substitute By 46 to 20
Washington Feb 16 The senate approved the house currency bill substitute by 46 to 20 after ten minute rule amendments. Two measures were adopted including a bimetallic openness and a $25 000 national bank cap in small towns. The full vote showed party line division with Jones leading a defeated free silver substitute 47 to 28.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Nelson
Minnesota
Chandler
Caffery
Lindsay
Kyle
Jones
Bate
Berry
Butler
Chilton
Clark
Montana
Clay
Cockrell
Culberson
Daniel
Harris
Heitfeln
Arkansas
Nevada
Kenney
McEnery
McLaurin
Martin
Money
Morgan
Pettus
Rawlins
Stewart
Sullivan
Taliaferro
Teller
Tillman
Turley
West
Andree Mystery Grows With Eskimo Testimony
London telegram reports Bishop Newnham saying two Eskimos claimed two white men arrived from the sky in a balloon near Fort Churchill Hudson's Bay. They saw remains of the balloon and heard of a murder by Eskimos. The note worries about the fate of Andree and his companion.
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London
Bishop Newnham
Monosonee
Fort Churchill
Hudson's Bay
Andree
Military Supply Frauds in Michigan Indictments Quashed
Arguments on motions to quash indictments against General Arthur F. Marsh and Colonel Bilch Sutton for fraudulent sale of military supplies were taken under advisement by Judge Weist in Lansing. Judge Pope urged a bill of particulars to identify time and place of offenses, while Prosecutor Tuttle argued against revealing grand jury evidence. Hearing for Representative D A Hammond’s indictment was postponed as courts await judge’s decision.
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Lansing
Mich
Arthur F. Marah
Bilch
Sutton
Welst
Pope
Allegan
Genial Marsh
Ncts
Ciicuit
Weist
Tuttle
D. A. Haimmond
Marsh
Kid’s Father a Slugger and Church Founder In Turbulent Trial
Francis Selby, father of boxer Kid McCoy, was fined in a justice court for assaulting Austin Reed aged 77. The case exposed the sect he and his wife founded, the church of the First Born, which teaches the Savior will appear before fifty and that all property is held in common. The Oak Street temple houses members who share a meal and governance. Reed joined recently, resisted tea and coffee, and a tea dispute sparked the clash. Fire reports follow from Aller ton and Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with substantial losses.
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Indianapolis
Kid" McCoy
Francis Selby
Austin Reed
Church of the First Born
Selby
Oak Street
Church
Reed
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Beloit
Wis
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Association of Carriage Dealers
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Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Elections Committee
Senate Committee On Privileges and
Blunt
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Wellcome
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Warren
Marion
Byers
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Josepha Keck
Presipent
CHAS
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Casnier
Frank Stewart
C. M. Keck
I. M. Sproull
Stewart's Pharmacy
J.C. W. Beckham
Goebel
Kentucky
Mr. Beckham
Jana
Justice Hunt
Frank B. Corbett
Neill
Helena
Supreme Court
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New York
John B. Oltman
New York Athletic Club
Oltman
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
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Balon
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Parsons
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Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Waanranwton, TA
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Fricke
Klein’sa
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J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
First National Bank
Marsh W. Bailey
Downataira
Washinton
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
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Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. H. Butterfield
Orata Store
Jos. Pollard,jr
Washington, JA
Kemble
Keudie Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Lowa
Hotel Allen
Cc. S. Lemmon
L. D. Robinson
East Side
C. 8. Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
Kid
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Allerton
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Industral
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All Points
Fox
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T. J. Dempsey
Beesr Coffee
Ww. Kripferey
A. BabeReon
J.T. Anderson
Washington County
Tings Bank
Jon. Keen
A. Write
H. Keew
V. P.O. M. Krow
Wm. Riatt
AH. Wallace
Joseph Kook
H. Keck
LD. Robinson
J. Ff. Henderson
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