Bloemfontein Movements Reported In March Campaign
London reports detail Major Weston cutting the railway north of Bloemfontein and intercepting General Joubert with thousands of men. Defence works three miles outside the town are noted as ready. Boer wounded are said to be absent from Bloemfontein. Gatacre crosses the Orange and occupies Bethulie as Pole-Carew moves with 2,000 guards toward the frontier.
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London
Weston
Bloemfontein
Joubert
Lord Roberts
Frazer
Cape Town
Montague White
Johannesburg
Chamberlain
Kruger
Vaal River
Ceneral Buller
Daily Mail
Lourenco Marques
Warrenton
Gatacre
Orange
War Office
Naval bill caps warship list with battleships and cruisers
Washington March 17. House naval affairs committee approves two seagoing line battleships about 13 500 tons each at 8 800 000 dollars each three armored cruisers at about four million dollars apiece and three protected cruisers at about 1 141 000 dollars each no gunboats authorized armor price cap set at 545 dollars per ton emergency armor for Maine Missouri and Ohio 7 400 tons sheathing left to secretary of the navy Capps testifies in favor of sheathing for foreign service. San Francisco March 17. Southern Pacific to relinquish Pullman sleeping car interests April 1 restructured contract allows Pullman Co to purchase all sleeping car assets for 1 500 000. Houston March 17. Snow falls in North Texas including Waco marking an unusual weather event.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Coost
Long
Admiral Dewey
Otis
Secretary of the Navy
Maine
Missouri
Ohio
Capps
Philippines
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Pullman
Southern Pacific
Pullman Company
Huntington's Guatemala Line Aims Expansion to Atlantic Coast
D B Hodgson general manager of Ferro Carril Centro de Guatemala arrived in San Francisco to discuss extending the Guatemala Central railroad from Guatemala City east to the Atlantic coast. Hodgson, president and owner, said the road now operates from San Jose on the Pacific east to Guatemala City.
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Huntington
Guatemala
San Francisco
D. B. Hodgson
Ferro- Carrill Censteral de Guatemala
Collie P. Huntington
Guatemala Central Railroad
Guatemala City
Atlantic Coast
Mr. Huntington
San Jose
Pacific Ocean
Bloemfontein Surrender Declares British Control
Lord Roberts reports Bloemfontein occupied by British forces after the city was evacuated by Steyn. The flag now flies over the presidency as officials handed over keys and residents welcomed the troops. The enemy withdrew and conditions were quiet.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Orange Free State
Traser
Landrost
Teller and Turner Clash Over Expansion Question
In Washington on March 16 two senators argued over expansion. Teller of Colorado said the constitution cannot extend over acquired territory while Turner of Washington argued it does. Both opposed annexation of insular territory as part of the United States and its citizenship. The House took up the District of Columbia appropriation bill and discussed the Nicaragua canal and the Philippines.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Colorado
United States
Turner
Insular
District of Columbia
House
Adamson
Georgia
Nicaragua Canal
Cowherd
Missouri
Philippine
Howard
Philippines
Orient
Rucker
Boutell
Nois
Claims and War Claims Committee
Major nickel discovery reported near Baker City Oregon
John Angush of Sit Fyank claims a solid nickel deposit in Rye valley about 20 miles southeast of Baker City along the O R & N line. Ore is traceable for 5000 feet with a 20 foot thick bed, averaging 30 cents per ton in free milling ore. Two adjoining claims staked and a 100 foot tunnel to test the find will begin at once.
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Baker City
Oregon
Sity City
John T. Angush
Sit Fyank
Nelson
Éhia City
Rye Valley
German flag hoisted at Apia under Samoa officials
Report from Samoa dated March 1 says the German flag was raised at Apia with treaty officials and Maatafa and Tamasese present. Solf becomes governor and Knipping to act as chief judge. A public reconciliation occurred between Mantafa and Tamasese as authorities abolish the supreme court and municipal bodies while laws remain in force.
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Auckland
N.Z
Samoa
Apia
Maatafa
Tamasese
Dr. Solf
Herr Knipping
Sydney
Mantafa
Supreme Court
Germany
Representatives join Standard Chain Company in New York
In New York on March 16 representatives of firms to be included in the Standard Chain Company, capitalized at 3 million dollars, discuss an authorized 700 thousand dollar bond issue, about 600 thousand to be issued now. Heir of Millionaire Smith. Also, George N. Cooper of Elgin Scotland arrives from Liverpool aboard the Oceania with Mrs Cooper, inheriting part of a 50 million dollar Chicago banker estate.
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New York
Standard Chain Company
Smmith
Liverpool
George N. Cooper
Elgin
Scotland
George Smith
Chicago
Cooper
J. N. Smith
Wall Street
General Wheeler Reports End in Sight for Filipino War
General Joseph Wheeler arrived in Washington reporting Luzon conditions. He said the war is over and only guerrillas remain to be hunted. He praised American troops as sound and healthy due to officer care and staff precautions.
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General Wheeler
Washington
Joseph Wheeler
City
Atlanta
Ile
War Department
Root
Corbin
Department
Manila
Luzon
Bloemfontein Rail Link Restored as War News Dispatch
Lord Roberts reports rail communication restored from Bloemfontein after General Clements crossed the Orange River and Norval's Pont repairs begin. Pole-Carew arrives at Springfontein, boosting Cape Town access. Proclamation curbs resistance as hundreds of burghers promise surrender and return to work. Basutuland notes 800 Boers arrived from Bloemfontein with more from Aliwal North ready to surrender. President Steyn had called them to council at Kroonstad but they refused.
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Andon
Lord Roberta
War Office
Bloemfontein
Clements
Orange River
Norval’s Pont
Pole-Carew
Springfontein
Cape Town
Basutuland
Aliwal
Kroonstad
Steyn
Explosion at McKeesport Monongahela furnace kills one
At the Monongahela furnace in McKeesport a hang fell during a blast causing a fatal cremation of Geo Martin and severe burns to Geo Curran Sydney Jackson Stephen Stohcowski and John Loreneck Three hundred tons of ore coke and minerals were trapped by the collapse and the body of Martin was not found Curran is believed to be near death. Other men were injured but expected to recover. Separate item reports a 500 ton rice codfish and bacon shipment to Puerto Rico by the war department to aid starving Puerto Ricans with a follow up 500 ton request.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
McKeesport
Geo
Martin
Curran
Sydney Jackson
Stephen Stohcowski
John Loreneck
Jackson
Washington
Puerto Rico
War Department
George Davis
Meikelsohn
Davis
Fire destroys five business buildings in Hodkinton Mass
A large fire in Hodkinton Massachusetts today swept through five leading business structures. The estimated loss ranges from seventy five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars.
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Massachusetts
Hodkinton
Mass
Palmer Sails for Manila as Otis Aide
Captain Charles D. Palmer, stationed in Chicago since June 1808 as assistant quartermaster of the lakes, sails for Manila to serve on General Otis staff. Berlin report: Herr von Puttekamer, ex-vice-president of the Prussian ministry and brother-in-law of Prince Bismarck, dies at Varzin at 71.
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Otis
San Francisco
Charles D. Palmer
Chicago
Berlin
Herr von Puttekamer
Prassian Ministry
Bismarck
Varzin
Senate clash over Quay case sparks heated exchange
Washington March 17 senators faced a tense scene as Gallinger challenged Penrose on remarks about the Quay case while debate over a Puerto Rico appropriation bill and related measures continued. The exchange drew astonishment as accusations and defense followed in quick succession. New York March 17 Parkhurst and Burr prepared to testify before a grand jury about official protection aiding gamblers. Chicago March 17 The Times Herald notes Mrs Blaine has introduced eight hour work days for her servants, inspired by Edinburgh professor Geddes.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
Penrose
Puerto Rico
Fairbanks
Quay
New Hampshire
New York
Parkhurst
Burr
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Chicago
Timesflerald
Emmons Blaine
Blaine
Patrick Geddes
Edinburgh
Edict Against Rats Issued by Astoria Mayor
Astoria Oregon March 17 mayor issues proclamation warning citizens to trap and kill rats to prevent plague spread after report of bubonic plague in Sydney and fears of inbound ships from affected ports. The alert urges immediate action and council measures to prevent disease entry.
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Astoria
Chinatown
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Sans & Maxwell furnished factory destroyed in Pentwater fire
Fire tonight wrecked the Sans & Maxwell furniture factory in Pentwater near Muskegon. Loss pegged at about 300 000 dollars. The blaze prompted a swift response from local crews as investigators search for a cause.
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Muskegon
Sans & Maxwell Furniture
Pentwater
White-tape Army Prepares 1900 Census Portfolios
The census office readies white brown portfolios for 1900 enumeration. 800 supervisors districts subdivide into about 50 000 enumeration districts with 10 to 13 schedules pared to four. Enumerators to be appointed. voters urged to back a swift, accurate canvass.
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United States
Cos mopolis mill and works expand as payroll tops
The Gray's Harbor Commercial Company's Cos mopolis plant employs 500 men with 100 on improvements and a $31 000 monthly payroll. It houses a mess hall for 400 and rents dwellings for workers. A near mile of Chehalis river frontage accompanies the plant as it adds dry kilns and other additions. In 1899 output reached 45 million feet of lumber and 90 million shingles. Sea Lions Wanted. Astoria oil and guano factory superintendent Macfarland plans paying fishermen for sea lions killed to extract oil, to be discussed at the next Fisherman's Union meeting.
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Gray’s Harbor
Wash
Cosmopolis
Chehalis
J. Ik. W. Macfarland
Astoria
Fisherman’s Union
Oregon News Briefs Span Voters to Timber and Tides
Polk county reports 2,508 voters with 1,156 registered while LaGrande lists 1877 youths aged 4 to 20. Miss Oza Waldrop, daughter of Rev. Joe Waldrop of Prineville, is noted as an actress. Walter Benn of Siletz is under bonds in Toledo on grand larceny charges. Oregon probes timber resources near Pedee. Oregon papers urge voter registration as many remain unregistered. Oyster land deal cited in Washington. Brownsville notes Calapoola river erosion near town. Tacoma druggists form society against patent medicines in stores. A F Garr of Toledo seizes his wife’s property with an ax and flees. legal action planned. Claud Bullock of Wenatchee dies from self-inflicted gunshot. Miss Roth of Hoquiam joins government service bound for the Philippines. LaGrande employs nineteen teachers. male staff avg $76, female $44.
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Oza Waldrop
Joe Waldrop
Prineville
Walter Benn
Toledo
Pedee
Oregon
A. J. Smith
Oyster Bay
Wash
Brownsville
Calapoola
Tacoma
Retail Druggiste’ Association of America
A. F. Garris
Gwhile
Roth
Philippines
LaGrande
Bradstreet's Report Indicates Firmer Prices and Mixed Activity
Bradstreet's notes relief from stormy weather with expanding general trade and firmer staple prices. Cotton leads speculative activity with a six year high, wool weakens after London sales, wheat quotes rebound, and leather stays firm while hides soften. Building materials remain firm amid labor disruptions and strikes. weekly wheat shipments reach 4,208,758 bushels as US business failures total 189 that week.
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Bradstreet’s
London
Chicago
United States
Pacific coast markets list numerous fresh produce and dairy prices
A Seattle area market compilation lists onions 2.25 to 2.50 per sack, lettuce 40 cents a dozen, new potatoes 18 to 20 cents, beets 75 to 85 cents per sack, cabbage 1.00 to 1.25 per 100 pounds, apples 1.25 to 1.50 per box, butter 17 to 22 cents per pound, eggs 15 to 16 cents, and varied prices for meats, grains, and hay across Puget Sound and neighboring regions.
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Seattle
California
Puget Sound
Washington
Eines Bee
Walla Walla
Valley
Pradex
Graham
Oregon
America
Wool—Valley
Agricultural Prices Report for Wool Hops Eggs and Millstaffe
The report lists regional wool prices by grade from Wool-Spring-Nevada 12 to 22 cents per pound and hops crop 1899 at 11 180 per Butter-Fancy creamery 210 with seconds and dairy varieties 15 to 20 cents. Egg prices show Store 13 cents and Fancy Ranch 16 cents while Millstaffe middlings at $17.90 to $90.00 and bran at $12.00 to $138.00.
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Nevada
Oregon
Valley
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Satacre
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Naval
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Tex
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Waco
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Solf
K Robben
Evening Post
Gregorio de Vilar
Chain Trust
Boemfontein
Fort Hayes Military Reservation
State of
Kansas
Mrs. Blaine
Isaac Bergman
N. W
Saayr
Northwest Notes
Polk County
la Grande, Or
Bradstreet
Pacific Coast Trade
Portland Market
San Francisco Market
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