Beleaguered Ladysmith siege reports and aftermath
Dispatches from March 2 recount the beleaguered Ladysmith garrison’s enthu siasm as Lord Dundonald and Imperial troops arrive. General White thanks civilians and soldiers for support, noting harsh sieges, reduced rations, and heavy disease with 24 officers and 235 men killed or died of wounds, 6 officers and 340 men died of disease, plus 70 officers and 60 men wounded.
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Olonel Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Eutry
Ladysmith
Lord Dundonald
Imperial Lighthorse
Mayo
White
Quadruple Hanging in Louisiana Manhunt Stirs Nation
Four men linked to the Sorrel murder near Oliver Louisiana faced planned execution. Reuben Cateley and Hypolite Brown were reprieved, while Charles Brown and John Green awaited their fate as governors and officials navigated a volatile case amid a wider metal workers strike fear.
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New Ontrixa
Charles Brown
John Green
Magical Sorrel
Oliver
Reuben” Cateiy
Hypolite Brown
Foster
Sorrel
Hoendergen
Brown
Green
Ately
Pals
Cately
A Professional Forger Arrested in South Carolina
Crook Williams, arrested in Augusta for opening another man’s mail and forging a check, has a long prior record after practicing law in Barnwell County and Columbia. He fled after bond was jumped, with a Georgian agent seeking his capture and requisition papers disputed by authorities. His arrest in Augusta marks his first known return to custody since fleeing.
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Crook
South Carolina
Corvus
S. C
G. W. M Williams
Augusta
Providence
Uni
Barnwell County
Columbia
Savannah
Havin
Guo
Williams
Gevsrave
Angusta
Relief for the Islands Porto Rican Appropriation Debate
The president sent a message to Congress urging immediate revenue use from Porto Rico. He recommends using duties collected under the Dingley act to fund government operations and public education on the island. The prompt seeks swift debate and unanimous consent for the appropriation. Savannah reports a steamer wreck and Macon awaits Admiral Dewey’s arrival with planned receptions.
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Wasuinotoy
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Porto Rico
United States
Songrese
William McKustey
Richardson
Ceeaenall
Obies Bt
Savannah Liber
Momrones
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Gate City
Deon
Gieir
MAFEKING AWAITS RELIEF AS OCCUPANCY DELAY LOOMS
Newsfare from Tadyamith reports no quick news for the British, delaying meritish occupancy as Field Marshals Roberts advance into the Orange Free State. Analysts expect a main Boers stand near Wynberg, with relief and force buildup needed before Bloemfontein action. The campaign pushes north toward the Orange River, while imperial sentiment appears mixed about redeploying garrisons at sea.
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Tadyamith
Erestare
Lord Roberts
Tha’ Orange Free State
Wynborg
Roberta
Bloemfontein
Britain
Badeo-Powell
Oape Colony
Orange River
White
Cronje Encouragement and Grim Boer Message
A Paardeberg telegraph from February 25 reports General Cronje in daily heliographic contact with General de Wet amid siege conditions. Cronje allegedly warned that unless removed he would surrender, while prisoners reportedly view the blow as severe. Oropje’s aide-de-camp notes Free State leaders endure as the Transvaal persists, and copies of Lord Roberts proclamation are sought by Free Staters.
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de Wet
Paardeberg
Cronje
Decampis
Oropje
Transvaal
Roberta
Slaton Named Vice President in National Education Group
In Chicago March 2 The National Educational Association elects officers with L P Slaton designated vice president and A E Whitcomb as first vice president while W F Staton becomes second vice president and B F Lear serves as secretary. Crocker's resignation at Southern Pacific accepted and HE Huntington elected to second vice president role. John W Mackey named to the board of dispatchers.
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Georgia
Bactional Educational Association
Cmcaco
Department of
National Educational Associament
L. P. State Intendent
Miveation
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A. E Whitcomb
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