Imminent clash between British generals over Cape Colony invasion
Reports from London say a pitched battle was looming between General Clements reinforced by British troops and General Delarey’s Boers near Cape Colony. The War Office offered no confirmation, while rumors of heavy reinforcements and shortages circulated.
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Cape Colony
Clements
Delarey
Loxcay
War Office
Dayet
Gape
Rome
Amingug
Abandoned Pursuit as Boer Movements Reported
Report from Cape Colony says General Knox and General Dewet likely retreating, with 3000 publicans entering the Cape and another force reaching Philipstown. Dewet with about 500 men to the northeast of Ladybrand and an expected attack on Winburg.
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Cape Colony
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Aban
Dewet
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Orange River
Cape Colon
Burmber
Philipstown
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Dewét
Lédybrand
Winburg
Proclamation warns inhabitants of islands of war rules
The text describes a wartime proclamation warning residents of occupied towns to comply with enemy orders or face summary trials for treason. It notes potential volunteer reinlistments, bonuses, and shifts in military organization, while mentioning how newspapers must avoid printing sensitive specifics. It also covers army reorganization debates in Washington and house canteen provisions.
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Megas
Tie Archipelago
Oootainastoi Reed
Salsa Gist
Orden Hi Men
Manila
Rene Degyous
SBE - Japaisateien
Add
Fenity ‘Babien
Win x
Washington
Goniniltte
Haa
Feeult
Senate
Arlille
Corpa
Government Forces Win Major Battle at Girardola Point
The United States notes a two day battle at Girardola Point along the Magdalene river in Colombia. Government troops reportedly victory with 600 killed and hundreds wounded. Other government successes are announced as strengthening the regime.
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Colombia
Washington
State Department
United States
Q' Affaires
Bogota
Girardola Point
Magdalene ‘River
P Decisio
Giotories
Considera Itaelf
8 Arm
Union Pacific awards 40 mile Echo canyon cutoff contract
Echo Wyoming to Salt Lake route spans 40 miles with a 36 million price tag and a four phase build. The deal reportedly links Los Angeles and Salt Lake railway, promising a route to the Pacific coast.
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Waton Pacific
Patt Lage
Utah
Cheyenne, Wy
Union Pacific Railway Company
Echo Canyon
Echo, Wy
Salt Lake
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
Pressfeeders Strike Over Pay Request in St Paul
About 106 members of the Pressfeeders union No. 2 of St. Paul walked out Wednesday morning demanding a $2.26 weekly raise. Workers are under a contract dated January 9, 1899, set to run five years, which the employers refuse to amend.
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Pressfeeders
Pavp
Pressfeeders' Union
No. P.of
St. Paul
Local Land Office Instructions on Black Hills Entries
Instructions received at the local land office from the general land commissioner at Washington aim to stop receiving homesteading entries on the Black Hills forest area. The notice notes several pending cases and requests corrective action by offices and agents handling filings.
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Lana
Washington
Black ‘Hills
Forest
Telegraph Dispute Over Great Northern Lines Reaches Court
The Great Northern railway and Western Union Northwestern Telegraph companies face a legal battle over ownership of telegraph lines from this city to the Pacific coast. The railways claim lines reverted to them after contracts expired, valuing the system at 3 to 3.5 million dollars. Telegraph firms seek compensation for portions they allege remain theirs.
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Great Northern
Dias
Batore
St. - Paul
Western
Union
Northwestern
Jeanta
Northern
Balics Company
Parisian
Telegra
Udder
Unruly Chicago Boys to Be Sent to Government Training Ships
The United States Navy plans to remove unruly Chicago youths to government training ships. The program, under agreement with officials, aims to reform wayward boys through disciplined schooling at sea for a term of three to five years. Beneficial outcomes include longer reform periods and reduced recidivism.
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Chicago
United States Navy
Jas Oe Epurt
Thia
Feform
French Government Denies Charges in Gun Secrets Case
Paris reports the French government sharply rejects claims linking the American embassy to Paris gun secret disclosures. It notes M Delcasse offered the Legion of Honor to Lieutenant Sims aboard the battleship Kentucky, but the official cannot accept without congressional consent.
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Vieytenont Arms
Ve Hn
Paris
United States War Department
Legion of Honor
Sims
United States
Paria
M. Delcasse
Foreign Affairs
Legion For Honor
Sime
Kentucky
Congress
Cabinet Crisis Halts Chilean Public Affairs
Valparaiso dispatch reports a paralyzed cabinet and fractured leadership in Chile as political blocs fail to form a new administration. President Erraguiztia awaits negotiators to reconcile differences and hopes for a moderate Liberal ministry aligned with electoral convention aims.
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Valparaiso
Erraguris
DOGEMEN STRIKE GROWS AS 80000 QUIT WORK
Strike spreads in Antwerp and across docks as up to 80000 workers quit over night and Sunday shifts. Ship crews and firemen slow progress. police tighten patrols to avert disorder while dock laborers join the action. A congressional move seeks a seven member committee to study government ownership of rails.
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Paboyers
Wasergoton
Sutherland
Nebraska
Europe
British Modifications in Peking Note Delay China Peace Terms
Officials in Washington report progress toward presenting the joint Chinese note to plenipotentiaries. Britain is believed to demand removal of the irrevocable clause from the preamble. Conger has instructed that the preamble exclude that word. China’s envoy will receive time to weigh demands before formal negotiations begin.
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Wastincroy
Qonger
Peking
Conger
Wall Street Sees Continued Speculative Frenzy
Speculative excitement dominates New York trading with widespread stocks pushing to or beyond prior highs. The market theme emphasizes a relentless long advance. traders report few signs of a halt as prices rise past previous records.
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Wall Street
New
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