Cape Colony Dispatch Reports Boer Threats and Deployments
From Cape Town February 5 dispatches describe heavy Boer action near Senekal with about 100 Kaffrayan casualties. Hertzogs' advance guard and three Boer columns march toward the Orange River as 2,000 men under Piet Botha cross from Smithfield. British concentration shifts to secure main lines as Dewet’s force expected to enter Cape Colony. London February 6 dispatch notes French’s column driving Boers east and casualties among commandoes. Pretoria estimates 29,000 Boers on commando. more British troops needed. Also: McGovern to fight Haggerty April 30 for 5,000 dollars in San Francisco. Sara Bernhardt takes a 100000 policy in Chicago. Captain Raymond Sulzer dies aboard the Pak Ling transport.
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Charges of hallucination spark minister accusations reshaping case
A sweeping roundup of terse dispatches notes a Newark suburbs belief that Mrs Harker’s accusations against Rev Keller stem from hallucinations amid lingering illness. Other items report a nurse killed in a hotel blaze, a tragedy-heavy Columbus domestic shooting, arsonous saloon attacks by women in McCune, and political petitions across Brussels and Columbia reflecting varied crises.
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Saloonists Arrested In Chicago Sunday Closing Crackdown
Chicago police arrest 250 saloon keepers charged with keeping their places open on Sunday. The action targets all saloon and inn keepers selling liquor on Sundays. Some defendants to appear next Friday, others Monday.
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Flying Start Favored in Shamrock I Races
Glasgow reports Captain Sycamore supports the flying start in Shamrock I races to give boats two clear minutes to start. New York notes five inches of snow, slow trains, and hard efforts to clear streets as a northeast snowstorm disrupts transit.
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Cuban constitutional clash delays Gomez clause vote
In a tight session of the Cuban constitutional convention the anti Gomez faction won a postponement on the qualification clause for the presidency. A 15 to 14 vote stalled further discussion and shifted to consider an electoral college style president selection while adding a cabinet of Cuban citizens. The delay hinges on Senor Liorente's attendance and Capote's stance. La Discussion urges rapid completion as the U S Congress may accept the constitution without reserve.
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Ohio News Briefs on Bonds and Fires in Youngstown Area
Ohio news briefs report a 600000 first mortgage lien by Youngstown and Sharon Street Railway Co to New York Security and Trust Co for an electric railway and heat power system linking Youngstown and Sharon plus a 2500000 bond issue. a Mason temple fire on Columbus Street caused about 150000 in losses with regalia and records destroyed. Columbus votes a new Columbus Railway franchise with fare changes and universal transfers. other notes cover Standard Oil oil tests in Lima, Jeffries fight prep in Cincinnati, and exile policy for Mabini in Guam.
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Famine and political tension strain China and world interests
Report details widespread famine in a Chinese province with two thirds lacking sufficient food, plus political tension as envoys debate punishments for officials and Prince Tuan’s fate. Also notes a court martial sentence in New York, a Savoy reception for missionaries, and a major railroad control transfer under Harriman. Venezuela faces US pressure while New York business weekly reports steady trade with textiles and wool prices rising slightly.
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Congress Debates Shipping Subsidy and Arid Lands
Washington reports cover the House passing a Senate bill to authorize claims against Spain and a complex ship subsidy measure. Debate touches executive papers access, Hawaii’s annexation debt, and arid lands reservoirs as Senators push nightly sessions to push bills through. Local dispatches note Bombay battles near Kowell, a Yangtze wreck, and wool market shifts in Boston. King Edward pays tribute to Queen Victoria as Britain mourns.
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Nation’s Aide Movements Stir Sioux City District
A roundup of hurried notices from Feb 2 reports Mrs Nation’s group marching through South Sioux City, doors broken, no whisky found, crowd scattering furniture as deputies guard saloons. Norton and Garrie Natlewcz announce band visits, college women volunteer to help. Local ministerial events planned for release and rejoicing amid temperance activity.
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