Britain mobilizes vast war fleet as Europe debates purpose
The article notes Britain assembling an enormous, multi-class fleet in the Channel and a 56,000 troop boost for South Africa, signaling imperial prowess without colonial input. It mentions Roosevelt Rough Riders, railway transport, and debates over Porto Rico, with Georgia cotton manufacturing and new wood goods demand shaping Southern industry.
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Borie
Great Britain
Europe
South Africa
Lord Roberts
United Kingdom
Those Who Want Pensions in Congress Speech
The Montgomery Advertiser notes Congressman Simms of Tennessee cited a House speech comparing pension filings from eight Northern and eight Southern regiments from the Spanish War. Southern applicants total 761 versus 3,588 from the North, with 3,185 of the Northern claims labeled for invalids. The Advertiser attributes the gap to regional attitudes toward veterans and pensions.
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Montgomery
Simms
Tennessee
Defeat for Sulzer's Bill in House over Boer War sympathy
Congressman Sulzer introduced a resolution in the House praising the Boers for freedom and independence and denouncing Britain’s war. The measure declares the South African Republic and Orange Free State rightful and free. Observers predict the Republican majority will smother the resolution.
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Sulzer
House
United States
South African Republic
Orange Free State
American Congress
Great Britain
McKinley
England
Witness Testimony in Whittaker Murder Case at Frankfort Court
The Whittaker murder case in Butler County moved forward in Frankfort with witness John A. Miles describing Whittaker's seizure and the revolvers found on him. Detective Dee Armstrong testified that Whittaker had contradicted himself about his location when the shooting occurred. Constable Davis Harrod recounted transporting Whittaker to Louisville and Whittaker offering money to remove the irons while pleading not to be mobbed. The day also carried unrelated items on industry, vaccination stats, and distant violence reports.
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Jan Whittaker
Frankfort
Harlan Whittaker
Butler County
Goebel
Pots
John A. Miles
Whittaker
Miles
Mr. Miles
Dee Armstrong
Louisville
Davis Harrod
Hall's Great Discovery featured in fatal cutting affray report
Roving references claim Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles with testimonials from J. King of Vicksburg and others. The article also cites medical guidance and endorsements from local pharmacies and physicians amid a March 1 incident in Decatur Alabama involving Sam Willis—son of a wealthy merchant—and a confrontation with a man of color.
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Decater
Ala
Sam Willisma
Hall
Maiion
Taras
Vicksburg, Miss
J. King
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