March Blizzard Strikes Country Paralyzing City Transit
New York reports nine inches of snow and sleet with 4000 workers in Manhattan and 3000 in Brooklyn fighting the storm. Traffic halted, Brooklyn Bridge blocked as third rail frost cuts power. Trolleys suffer, surface routes delayed, and many horses killed by live wires. Suburban Jersey lines see wires break under sleet burden. No cold fatalities noted in the city. Station houses and charitable institutions crowded with the homeless.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Fifth Avenue
Horge
Bronx
Jersey
Seaboard Air Line plans advance amid Bloemfontein news
The piece notes Lord Roberts’ praise of British troops at Bloemfontein and hints at a northward push to Pretoria while residents show calm. It covers strategic shifts, Gatacre at Bethulie, and expected 12 000 to 15 000 troops to replace forces as consolidation for a greater Seaboard Air Line proceeds.
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Bobs
Biormfontein
Roberts
Pretoria
Lespes
Marc
Lord Roberts
Succes
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State
South Africa
Great Britain
Quiple
Bleeufontein
Cora
Gatacre
Bethulie
Brabant
Orange River
Aliwal
Clement
Vauzyl
Joubert
Mafeking
Straita
Cold wave kills fruit in Tennessee and Georgia
Exat Tennessee and North Georgia fruit growers suffer extensive crop losses from a bitter cold snap. Temperatures plummet to 24 with orchards and fruit trees damaged, sparking fears of hundreds of thousands in losses and concern after a similar freeze last year. In Knoxville area, a heavy snow event disrupts lines and adds to harsh winter conditions. In Macon, officials report no serious fruit damage yet but warn of possible frost tonight. A separate report from Fernandina, Florida notes salvage claims over the grounding of the British steamer Roehampton with towing costs sought.
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Tennessee
North Georgia
Onatttanooga
Mount Stains
The
Observer
Rd Na Tae
South Georgia
Macox
Marsh
Heroines of Peace and Ancient Torture Tales
A fragment discusses legends of the Inquisition and its tortures, with reflections on modern enlightenment. It mentions Misplaced medical claims and testimonials about Dr. Pierce's medicines, claiming relief from various symptoms and praising the product as a solution for headaches and female ailments.
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Goud
Dr. Pierce
Inc
Mrs. K. FM
British in Bloemfontein and Goebel murder case
British in Bloemfontein report General Prettyman curbs arms surrender actions and arrest of rebel leaders as Britons claim gains and unrest among Daotch. Ex Governor John Young Brown named chief counsel for murder defendants in Goebel case with a team planning early trials and habeas actions.
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Frazer
Prettyman
Lord Roberta
Free Statera
Collings
Land- Grost Vireo Paphente
Wasserfail
Hanter
Weston
Kaffir River
Steyn
Daotch
Bosrs
Goebel
D. Lauravitit
Louisville
John Young Brown
William Goebel
Brown
George Denny
Lexington
W. C. P. Breckinridge
J. O. Sims
Bowling Green
A. Wilbon
Waterson predicts court ruling in Kentucky dispute
Henry Waterson of Louisville says no serious trouble will arise in Kentucky over the gubernatorial contest and Gosbel assassination. He expects the courts to decide in favor of the Democrats and believes Keatockians will respect the decision. Also noted is a Mohawk Valley hotel block fire and a St Louis manslaughter verdict.
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New York
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Kentucky
Gosbel
Rates to be Maintained by Western Railroads Agreement
Local rail road agents report a conference between leading western and southwestern railroads resulting in a pact to sustain tariff rates after March 15. The circular claims coordinated action to observe interstate commerce rules, prohibit rebates or free transportation, and enforce the printed tariff.
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Wrat
Southwest
Miwawukes
West
Inate Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Short railroad line sold amid buyer speculation
A 71 mile Bir mingham Selma and New Orleans railway was sold to F M Abbott of Wear Point Mississippi, rumored to be backed by New York capital. The line carries cotton and freight and may extend to Linden Marengo county and the Tombigbee river. Speculation names Mobile and Ohio Louisville and Nashville and even Seaboard Air Line as possible buyers.
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Seuss
Ala
Birmingham, Selma
New Orleans
Selma
F. M. Abbott
Wear Point
Miss
New York
Sinanid
Linden
Marengo
Tombigbee River
Mobile
Ohio
Louisville
Nashville
Seaboard Air Line
Arkansas Democratic primaries yield Berry victory in two counties
In Lincoln and Deaha counties the Democratic primaries produced decisive wins for Senator James H Berry in the bid for re election and for Davis Davis son as governor. The results show Davis defeating his opponent by a wide margin and indicate J W Coe n ee for secretary of state and G W F for attorney general won in marriage ties.
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Davis
Seeator
Berry Wisso
Lerry Rock
Lincoln
Deaha
James H Berry
Euta
Shape
Jones
J. W. Coeneaee
Ats Abner
G. Ww. F
Teasaesaey Po
Allen Amendment Laid On The Table In Senate
The senate after morning business debated Porto Rico appropriation bills and voted 48 to 17 to lay Allen's amendment on the table. A free trade proposal between the United States and Porto Rico was introduced by Mr Jones and debated, with a committee steering group named for Porto Rican legislation. Also discussed were resolutions asking for clerks and ages in cabinets and seating case timing for the Pennsylvania seat, plus a mill enterprise report from Catton, Arkansas.
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Wasuiwotoy
Senate
Mr.Alklen
Mr. Allen
Yeas
Allison
Baker
Bard
Beaveridge
Carter
Davis
Dobos
Bikins
Fairbanks
Foraker
Foster Gallinger
Gear
Hale
Hanna
Hawley
Kean
Lindsay
Longe
McBridge
McComas
McCumber
McMillan
Payross
Perkins
Pritchard
Quarles
Ross
Rowell
Shoup
Simon
Spooner
Thurston
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Alien
Bacon
Bae
Berry
Butler
Chilton
Clark
Clay Cockrell
Culberson
Harrisey
Melaurin
Morgan
Rawlins
Tillman
Mr. Jones
United Joo
Porto Rico
Jones
Memre Slat
New Hampinger
New
Honor
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Philippines
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Will On
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Seluran
Omer
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Americus, G
Blalock & Cobb
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Seuese Boat
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Sharp Williams
Fessea
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Flatau Liquor Co
Fourth St
Union Paseneer
Macon
Georgia
Siamas
Fathrway
Rence Pont Og Bees
Low Fatiba
Jealald
J. Newton Hathaway
M.D
Dr. Hathaway &Co
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Atlanta
W.l.douglas Shoes
W. J. Douglas
W. L. Dou
M'Math Bros
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Rembert
Americus, GA
Somerset Club
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McLeod Co
Ogleeythorpe
Southern
Edward B. Bruce& Co
Dis Foley
Davenport Drug Co
Steve Wooten
Homer Jess
Williams
F. C. & P. Railway
England
Linge
Greater Seaboard Air Line
Care
Youk
Florida Central and Peninsular Railway
John Skelton Williams
H R. Duval
E R St John
John A. Henderson
D. E Maxwell
D. & Portsons
W. F B. Cochran
Ernest Thalmann
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Hayard Brown
Continental Trust Cpr
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the Sentinel
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Fla
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Roehampton
Cumberland Sound
Watterson
Urwa
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Mohawk
Festion of Peace
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Henristta Bamberger
Tary
Wilualemina Spoorl
Cuattanooga
Loutaville
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St. Louis
Illinois Central
el Blican
Catuous
Ilnois Central Railroad Company
Green River
Evansville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
We Mois
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Southern Pacifi Company
Morgan Hue
Galeee Intead
Pullman Company
Sam Faancisco
Southern Pacific Company
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Daly
Paul
Arkansas
Jem
Allen
Jonra
Ibar
Molillan Latredusss
Catton Mill Enterprise
Fort Sutra
Ark
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