Fleeing Boers Caught in a Trap
Boer forces in Northern Cape are in a trap as British units close in from multiple fronts. Gatacre pressures at Bethulie while Clements and Brabant flank, with 2000 English guardsmen moving from Bloemfontein to cut off retreat toward Bloemfontein.
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London
Cape Colony
Gatacre
Bethulie
Clements
Norvals Point
Brabant
Aliwal
Bloemfontein
Bloemfrotein
Thetis Chases Kaiser May Seize Boer Commissioners
News from Lorenzo Marquese says the British warship Thetis pursues the German steamer Kaiser and may remove Boer commissioners Abram Fischer and I. D. Wolmarovs, sparking great excitement in London.
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Union Associated Press
London
Lorenzo Marquese
Thetis
Kaiser
Abram Fischer
I. D. Wolmarovs
Mafeking Garrison Cheerful Despite Rations Shortage
By Union Associated Press Mafeking Mafeking reports continue cheerful mood amid ration cuts and relief expedition failure. Health of garrison and noncombatants remains satisfactory despite hardships.
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Union Associated Press
Mafekinz
Fvek
Free Staters Are Pacified by Roberts
Bloemfontein reports on March 16 that General Roberts has pacified Free Staters, detailing actions taken and the current stability in the region.
Proclamation Aims to Secure Burghers’ Arm and Property Claims
Prettyman advances as military governor with a proclamation guaranteeing Burghers payment for seized arms and property. Roberts is nearing new proclamations likely to curb opposition by Free Staters. Reports claim President Steyn is willing to surrender.
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Prettyman
Roberts
Free
Steyn
Rhodes Opposes Federation Until Crown Colony Rule
In Cape Town March 16 Cecil Rhodes says peace in South Africa is impossible while republics exist as centers of disloyalty and dissatisfaction. He states federation cannot occur without years of crown colony government and adds he has joined with the Land.
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Capetown
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Mr. Rhodes
Dairy Man Seeks Position at Anniston Farm
Wavited a competent dairy man with references and wage expectations. F. D. Reynolds Clearbrook Farm in Anniston Alabama advertises for dairy labor with stated wage and address details.
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F. D. Reynolds
Clearbrook Farm
Anniston
Ala
D&w-Lw
Disastrous Fires Sweep Two Towns in New England
Falls Village Connecticut reports a major fire destroying the business district as the town fights a spreading blaze. Stormbound aid from Winsted is hampered while Mohawk Valley hotel bloc in Mohawk New York burned earlier, wiping out town records and causing losses around one hundred thousand dollars.
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Falls Village
Conn
Winsted
Union Associated Press
Utica
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Mohawk
Post Ofice
Wasomc
Missing Negro Found After Knife Fight on Walnut Street
A. Fleming, the man cut by Sol Thornton on Walnut street Wednesday night, was found near the pipe works at noon today by Policeman LeGrand. He is in serious condition. Thornton will be tried for assault with a knife once Fleming can appear. Monroe Thornton, Sol’s brother, was arrested for disorderly conduct and is suspected as an accessory.
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A. Fleming
Sol. Thornton
Walnut Street
LeGrand
Fleming
Thornton
Monroe Thornton
National Electric Contractors Meet Opens in Pittsburg
The convention of the Electrical Contractors of the United States opened in Pittsburg on March 16. Delegates hope to form a national association in response to a new combine of electrical supply houses and potential price moves on materials. Over 4,000 contractors in the U.S. are rated at $20,000 or more. about 1,000 are present.
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Pittsburg
Electrical Contractors of
United States
Two Cases Tried in County Court
Tom Cossly of Alexandria faced assault with a knife charges after a week old fight in which he allegedly cut the other man. Evidence was strong and fines plus costs totaled 24 shillings. John Jenkins also in the melee faced disorderly conduct but was discharged due to vague witness testimony.
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Tom Cossly
Alexandria
Crosly
Odey
John Jenkins
Ansley’s Former Shoemaker Now Receives Orders At The Globe
The Globe reports a former Ansley shoe maker has begun taking orders again. First class work is noted, with customers appreciative of quality and craftsmanship returning for footwear needs.
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Ansley
the Globe
Postal workers recall misplaced safes and numbers
Rk. O and Watson will move safes or other heavy items as needed. Phone 72 is provided for contact and arrangements.
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Rk. O
Watson
Plans For New Aniston Post Office Fixtures
Plans have been drawn for the removal of the post office to the corner of Noble and Tenth. Inspector Rosson will oversee the move and supervise the setup of the new fixtures to create one of the nicest offices in the state. The project will take several weeks to complete.
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Noble and
Tenth
Anniston
Smith
Rosson
Ciiy
Tie Removel
Speedus
Piake
Polio
Milwaukee Populists Nominate City Ticket
The Populists of Milwaukee meet to day to nominate candidates for a city ticket in Milwauka Wisconsin. The meeting aims to field a slate for upcoming elections.
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Milwauka
Wis
Milwaukee
Food for the Porto Ricans ships 500 tons of relief aid
War Department moved to relieve famine in Porto Rico sending 500 tons of rice codfish and bacon aboard a transport today. General Davis urged continued aid noting the island's dire distress and requesting a second 500 ton shipment on the next transport to follow this one.
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Washington
Porto Rico
War Department
George Davis
Maike John
Davis
Tle
Illness strikes Mr. Sebley en route to Calhoun city
Mr B C Sebley, a cousin of Admiral W Sebley, traveled on the northbound Southern to Calhoun and became severely ill with heart trouble before reaching the city. He is reported suffering while traveling for a Calmore house.
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B.C. Sebley
Caltmore
Calhoun
Mr. Sebley
Admiral W. Sebley
Striving Miners Return to Work at Susquetane Coal Co
Three thousand silking miners of the Susquetane Cowl Co returned to work after a stoppage at Hoe corning. Witkesterre, Yareh 76 notes the large workforce resuming operations as production resumes under company oversight.
All London Wwi Ker Shamrocks Fete At Covent Garden
A garbled report notes a crowd at Covent Garden for a Shamrocks event with mentions of Lourdon Mercié and associated figures. The fragmentary text references a marching or performance gathering with many attendees and unclear details.
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Lourdon
Mercié
Dreds
Covent Garden
Sorrell Connected Bond Party Travels to Birmingham
A group of A. C. Sorrell's friends from Edwardsville rode west to Birmingham this morning to post bond for his appearance in a U S court. Sorrell was arrested there yesterday on charges tied to a grand jury investigation alleging conspiracy against Dr Burgess. The case recalls events from Edwardaville a few months ago that remain fresh in local memory.
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A. C. Sorrell
Birmingham
Edwardsvile
Sorrell
United States Court
DR. Burgess
Edwardaville
We haul anything in Dowahoo area
A compact notice states a local hauling service operates in Dowahoo and surrounding area with telephone contact 82 for inquiries. The brief emphasizes versatility in hauling services without detailing rates or schedules.
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Telephone 82
Kentucky Prisoners Taken to Frankfort
Sheriff Sutter with two deputies arrived under a judge order to transfer Secretary of State Powers Whitaker Culton and Capt. Davis alleged accessories in Gov. Goebel’s assassination. Prisoners will be sent to Frankfort for speedy trial.
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Lousville
Sutter
Moore
Secretary of State
Whitaker, Culton
Davis
Goebel
Frankfort
Rural Delivery Starts Amid Weather Delays
The rural delivery service began yesterday morning but bad weather hindered its initial success. Postmaster Smith joined the carrier on Route No 1, and both carriers are out today. Officials hope service stabilizes by next Monday. Donahoo and Co. emphasizes prompt, quality work.
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Smith
Shamrocks Free Distribution Ahead of St Patrick Day
Tomorrow The Famous will give away hundreds of shamrocks to readers who call in and request one. The promotion capitalizes on St Patrick’s Day demand and the paper’s enterprise in providing the green tokens. Edmondson & Anderson handle hauling for the giveaway.
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Mafpeking
Withal
International
International Poultry Food
International Harness
O’bryant & CO
Noble Street
National Electric Contractors
Inspector Rosson
Shamrock
PREE
St. Patrick
Milwaukee Pops
Seig
Cousin
Hy Union Associated Press
Kentucky
Donahoo & Co
J. R. Lemon
Noble ST
Clothing : Company
Stein
Bloch
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