Rhodes Company Will Arm Troops Reported
March 10 dispatch notes Charles Williams, military expert for The Morning Leader, reporting General Carrington’s staff named from retired officers. The chartered company intends to field an army to police the two republics, with Kimberley artillery reportedly planned, as British forces prepare to reembark by July. Boer leaders seek independence guarantees, but press and public sentiment echo subjugation and crown colony incorporation. Telegraphic notes from The Daily Mail’s Itoria correspondent are cited.
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Meares Is Found Guilty In Orphan Girl Case
In Corumaias South Carolina on March 10 Prominent educator J O Meares a former instructor at the slave institute for the deaf and the blind has been found guilty in the indictment accusing him of abusing Cora Jenkins an eight year old girl Meares wife denied involvement while Mrs Meares sought to aid her husband and a stay of judgment or a new trial was sought in Columbia
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Lynched Negro Shot After Child Assault in Mississippi
March 10 Henwasbo Miss Thomas Clayton a black man was shot to death by members of his race at his cabin door for allegedly assaulting a 10 year old girl. Reports say bullets fired from Winchesters ended his life as plantation hands show little excitement and remain near the scene. In Kentucky Millis Ordered to Frankfort Barsounville militia tasked to move at once following Adjutant General Dixon orders.
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Kentucky Court Upholds Legislature in Governor Contest
In Louisville March 10 Judge Fields upheld the Democratic claim that the legislature is the designated tribunal for governor and lieutenant governor contest disputes. Republicans will appeal to the state court of appeals, with possible U.S. Supreme Court review if needed. The decision centers on legislative records showing quorum and reports adopted by both chambers, and cites authorities limiting courts from reviewing the legislature’s actions.
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Prominent Men Arrested in Goebel Murder Case
Goebel murder arrests sweep Kentucky as W H Coulton of Jackson County and three others face charges of complicity. Chief Willisima arrested Coulton at 9 pm, with warrants out for Secretary of State Caleb Powers and Captain John W Davia. Additional warrants issued for ex-Secretary Charles Finley and John Tavis. Davis at large. Powers possibly out of reach. Cromwell of Lexington aided detectives. warrants seek reach in Whitley, Knox, Bell, and surrounding counties.
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Protected by Soldiers and Warrants in Kentucky War Tangle
In Fraxxport Ey March 10 warrants were issued for Secretary of State Caleb Powers and Captain John W Davis but no arrests made. Sheriff Sutter carried warrants to the executive building amid orders from Governor Taylor and threats of state guard action as reports of Lincoln's body removal and E J Phelps death draw broader attention.
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Queen Victoria Backs Home Stay Sparks Irish Visit Hopes
Queen Victoria will remain in her dominions causing Italian concerns over security and a shift of plans for a Dublin visit. The move drives a festive London mood despite nerves as war swirls in Europe. In other news Major Bryan Leighton leads the South African Light Horse, Cronje debates and Westminster Abbey shows signs of decay while a Chester MP’s son Captain Saltavage faces hardship. Six more miners are found dead at the Hed Ash mine raising toll to 57.
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Fighting Resumed in South Africa and Pretoria Report
A dispatch from Pretoria reports the president back from Bloemfontein and General Joubert expected soon. Fighting resumed toward Helpmakaar with General Buller on the move. A Boer camp dispatch cites twelve thousand British threatening from Helpmaksar, hinting at a possible Zululand transit toward the Transvaal. General French may be nearing Bloemfonte, with relief rumors unsettled.
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