Truce Signed in Kentucky to Delay Beckham Taylor Clash
In Kentucky the union commanders Adjt. Gen. Castleman and Adjt. Gen. Collier signed a truce to delay fighting until the State Court of Appeals acts on the gubernatorial case. If Beckham wins, the truce ends and he will try to unseat Taylor by force while Collier’s militia resists. Warrant actions target many Republicans and four Brown Democrats forGoebel murder accessories, with few warrants served.
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Frankfort
Beckham
Taylor
Castleman
Collier
State Court of Appeals
State Court
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Kentucky
Goebel
British Capture Bloemfontein
The British have captured Bloemfontein during the campaign, with reports from London dated March 14. This advance marks a significant victory for Allied forces in the region.
McKinley Signs Financial Bill Into Law
Washington reports President McKinley signed the financial bill at 240 PM, making it law. The event confirms the measure passed Congress and received executive approval in March.
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McKinley
Washington
Arrested Four In Choccolocco
Deputy Meharg arrested four African American men in Choccolocco for charges including using abusive language in front of females and assault with a rock. The prisoners Tobe Mallory Wiley Mallory Jim Corsingham and John Kelly were taken to Anniston after arrest and jailed in the county facility.
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L. & Mebarg
Choccolocco
Tobe Mallory
Wiley Mallory
Jim Corsingham
John Kelly
St Patrick Day Prep in Anniston With Irish Festivities
Preparations underway for St Patrick's Day observances in Anniston next Saturday. A Catholic church event features a musical program in the school room with admission of 25 cents for Sanctuary society fundraising. Wearing of the green will be common, and a Hibernian society may form before the festival. Major J H Allen promotes the movement as locals anticipate the day.
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Anniston
Sanctuary Society
Ambten
Kimerald Ile
Ito
J. H. Allen
St. Patrick's
Aeniston
Cronje and His Men Sail for St Helena as Prisoners
Capetown report states that Cronje and all prisoners captured at Paardeberg will sail tomorrow for St Helena to remain prisoners until the war ends. The Associated Press notes the British captured the major Boer commander and his force.
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Cronje
Napoleon
St. Helena
Capetown
Paardeberg
English Soldiers Demand Extinction of Boer Republics
London March 14 Soldiers of Roberts army hailed Salisbury’s rejection of peace overtures as unconditional surrender. They feel they have broken the enemy’s strength after heavy losses and demand the utter extinction of the two Boer Republics as revenge.
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London
Roberts
Salisbury
Salisbury Reply Triggers Sensation in Pretoria
The Salisbury reply was received in Pretoria and caused a big sensation. Observers say the presidents chose a timely moment to pursue peace as the Federal forces resist the British advance with strong results.
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Salisbury
Pretoria
Union Associated Pres
Lorenzo Marquese
Free State Capitol May Be Moved to Kronstadt
A Bloemfontein despatch says the seat of government may relocate to Kronstadt amid current military conditions. The report notes Pretoria dispatches and Union Associated Press coverage from March 14.
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Free State
Kronstadt
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
English War Push Continues Across South Africa
London March 14 The Marquis of Langlowne issued orders to continue rapid mobilization of troops and munitions of war to South Africa with no relaxation in the preparations.
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Langlowne
Lady Friends to Give Supper for Hose Company
The ladies of West Annis ton Hose Company No 4 announce a supper at the reel home on Tuesday March 20. Proceeds will aid the needs of the company as ladies and members prepare elaborate entertainment. admission is twenty five cents and a large crowd is urged.
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International
International Poultry Food
International Barrel Soap
Despatches Expected as Fighting Near Hipemfonteia Continues
Lawton March 14. The next hours may yield important reports from Noberts. No word has come from the vicinity since the commander-in-chief was last heard near Hipemfonteia. Laedon expects the complete occupation of the state capital to occur by seven.
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Lawton
Noberts
Hipemfonteia
Laedon
Death at Last Claims Ab Pitner in Rome
Ab Pitner, longtime passenger conductor, died in Rome after six days of pneumonia. He reached Rome last Thursday and fell ill, with reports of his death earlier in the week, and his interment is planned in Rome tomorrow at 4 30 p m. News of his passing reached Anniston via Thomas Warters of Rome.
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Pitner
Rome
Trial of ex Postmaster George Lee delayed to September
The case of ex Postmaster George Lee, scheduled for trial in Birmingham, was continued at the defendant’s request. It will be tried at the next Federal Court term beginning on the first Monday in September. Several Anniston witnesses traveled to Birmingham but have returned home.
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George 8. Lee
United States
Birmingham
Annistonians
Russia Promised to Keep Hands Off Boer War Area
Berlin report from the Zeitung asserts authentic information that before the Boer War the Czar pledged to Queen Victoria that Russia would not seize Bogland or take advantage of its troubles. The claim suggests the Czar influenced other powers to refrain from pressuring England over tea lands and colonial interests.
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Berlin
Zeitung
Queen Victoria
Russia
England
Sakas Elected in Bus as Diplomatic Conference Unfolds
Constantinople dispatch reports the Sakas being elected after a day of talks with the German ambassador and military attaché. The conference disrupted activities at other embassies and drew attention from foreign missions.
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Constantinople
Sakas
Kaici
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O’bryant & CO
Noble Street
Ireland
St. Patrick's Day
Union Associated Presa
Friends of West
Annieton Hose Company
the Lady Friends of
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Hy Unies Associated Press
Terday
Ths
Thomas
Warters
Mr. Pitner
Southern Railroad
Selma
Ab. Pitner
Man
Ht. O. Watson
Telfay
Tadia
Ceylon
Mets
J. R. Lexie
the Globe
Stein
Bloch
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