Ladysmith Relief Sparks British Jubilation Across Land
London and other cities celebrate the relief of Ladysmith as General Buller reports entering Ladysmith and Dundonald near Nelthorpe. Bells ring, flags fly, crowds cheer in streets, ships and clubs display patriotism, amid reports of further operations and public holiday closures.
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Maine Republicans Indorse Littlefield Despite Porto Rico Bill
The Portland board of trade endorses Congressman Littlefield for his opposition to the Porto Rican Bill. They praise his courageous stand and support his views against the measure. The endorsement signals GOP support for his stance amid national debate.
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Explosion on England Mail Packet Kills Four Firemen
Dieppe France March 1 an explosion on the England mail packet France scalded six firemen to death and left four others in critical condition. Passengers escaped unharmed.
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Naval uniform catches bride for a lunatic
A man in army uniform posing as Captain Clark of the battleship Texas married Miss Bercha Warren in New Orleans after a brief courtship. The groom, later identified as J. J. Moyse of Greenville Mississippi, was arrested at the St Charles hotel amid chaotic scenes with an undertaker and a supposed shipboard death. Officials doubt his sanity and consider prosecution for impersonating a government officer.
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Senator Clay and the Philippines figure in a Greenville tale
The piece portrays Moyse as a notorious Greenville figure in his mid twenties, famed for evading trouble through legal tricks. It describes his boarding house debt, a county farm term, and repeated schemes while noting his family prominence and tarnished reputation as a “black sheep.” He has been away for about a month and is said to be planning marriage with unknown details.
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Bryan Speaks in Shreveport Before Massive Louisiana Crowd
Nebraskan William J Bryan spoke in Shreveport addressing thousands from a courthouse square platform. He condemned the Porto Rican tariff law and imperial policy, urged opposition, and supported governor candidate W W Heard and the state ticket. He spoke again at the auditorium for the Louisiana Hautbauque before leaving for Houston. Utah likewise votes to back Bryan at the national convention.
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Bryan Club Banquet Planned for March 19 in Chattanooga
Bryan Club executive committee selects Roadhouse for the annual banquet on March 19 the date marked as Mr Bryan's birth anniversary. Two hundred fifty cavers to be laid. Clark Howell of The Constitution among speakers invited. replies due by Tuesday to finalize the lineup.
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Tennessee Paying Her Debt Through $110000 Bond Ads
The Tennessee State Funding Board adopted a resolution for advertising $110,001 worth of state bonds to be bought and canceled on April 1 under the funding act. The move increases total debt repayment by $710,600 under Governor McMillin’s administration, with further redemptions planned this year. Elections on Sunday report from Santiago de Chile notes general elections will be held countrywide on March 9.
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Clay Delivers Masterly Senate Speech On Philippine Question
Senator Clay argued for ratification of the peace treaty while denying permanent American rule in the Philippines. He faced Republican critics, defended Democratic views, and was praised across party lines as a deft debater. He reiterated that Congress should assure Filipino independence and assist their self government.
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