Besieged Mafeking Looms As British Readiness Grows
London dispatches describe Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein with 70 000 effective troops and planned movements toward Pretoria. Methuen skirmishes 167 miles away at Warrenton while French cavalry push east of Bloemfontein. Reports mention OlIivier’s wagon train northward and Kitchener’s martial law orders in Gordonia as plucky resistance persists in the Free State and Natal fronts.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Mafeking
Plummer
Crocodile Pool
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
French
Olivier
Baautoland
Kroonstadt
Ladybrand
Buller
Natal
Lord Roberta
Trent
Biggarsberg
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay Railway
Delagoa Bay
Outlook
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Daily News
Lorenzo Marques
Eloff
Gaberones
Alfred Miner
Cape
Gordonia
Thabanchu
Tretanchu
Maseru
Prieska
Lord Kitchener
Joubert Equipper
The
Pointeny
Free State
Joubert
Steyn Proclaims Harsh Punishment For Traitors
In Kroonstad on Thursday March the proclamation warns burghers to lay down arms and aid the English or face severe punishment. Chiefs say Free Staters returning in crowds. Steyn asserts government resolve as mobilization grows and traitors are threatened with dire penalties.
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Kroonstall
Steyn
Plummer Retires Amid Uncertain Mafeking Relief
London dispatches report Colonel Plummer has retired to Crocodile pools and Mafeking’s relief appears distant. The Times second edition notes the base hospital moved to Gaberones and suggests the siege guns may be removed. General French’s actions in the Orange Free State hint at a possible move by Lord Roberts. A Bloemfontein telegram cites a proclamation by President Kruger portraying Britain as in dire straits.
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Plummer
London
Crocodile Pools
Mafeking
Bulawayo
the Times
Gaberones
Ft 49
French
Orange Free State
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Kru Ker
Great Britain
Bpringfontein
The
Times
Cal
Irish Nationalist Seeks War Information in Commons
In the House of Commons John Gordon MacNeil pressed for details on Magersfontein and Kimberley, seeking confirmation of Lord Methuen's plans and officer relations. War Office Secretary Wyndham refused more than noting no investigations are proposed, citing no questions about Colonel Keke wich and Rhodes. He did confirm no dum-dums or explosive bullets used by British troops. Bloomfeld Gough’s command ended March 15 and will be investigated once witnesses return from South Africa.
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London
House of Commons
John Gordon MacNeil
South Donegal
Magersfontein
Me‘chuen
Kimberley
War Office
George Wyndham
Wauchope
Lord Methuen
Bloomfeld Gough
Wyndham
South Africa
British Forces In Retreat After Boer Advance Post
London reports war office telegram from Cape Town detailing Boer advance from the south and a sharp engagement that forced Lt Col Bodle’s advance post to retreat. Casualties include Lt Chapman and four corporals as prisoners, five troopers wounded, Chapman’s horse fell. Lt A J Tyler died of wounds. one native is killed. The Boers shelled positions later from a ridge as the artillery duel continued at sunset.
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Bodle
London
War Office
Cape Town
Nicholson
Bulawayo
Plummer
Lobatsi
Goode
Chapman
A. J. Tyler
Methuen Sends Out Flanker Threat to Fourteen Streams
A Warrrenton dispatch describes Lord Methuen driving a flanking force through Boshof to seize a river crossing where the ferry was destroyed. A new pontoon is ready to shift troops as the cavalry and infantry move toward the target while Mafeking relief is delayed. The Boers at Fourteen Streams are under growing pressure as Methuen plans a broader Vaal river push.
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London
Ealy News
Warrrenton
Lord Methuen
Boshof
Mafeking
Vaal
Steyn Said To Have Been Deposed In Free State
Springfontein reports that President Steyn has been deposed and a Kroonstadt committee governs Free State affairs. Meanwhile in Indianapolis operators offer a ten cent ton increase, and mine workers in district No 16 petition for higher pay to avert mine closures.
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Steyn
Springfontein
The
Free State
Kroonstadt
Indianapolis
Ind
Myervale
Pennsylvania
Geores Creek
Maryland
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Texas Physician Shoots Himself to Death at El Paso
Dr William Yandell fifty seven year old state quarantine officer at El Paso shot himself at home tonight ending his life. A well known Texas figure born in Tennessee he had lived in El Paso for about ten years and suffered from asthma and other illnesses. He had told friends he intended to end it all.
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Texas
el Paso
Tex
William Yandell
Yandell
Tennessee
Louisville
Ex Governor Stone Ill in Holly Springs Home
Ex governor John M. Stone of Mississippi is reported dangerously ill at the home of his niece Mrs Ernest Mreckle in Holly Springs. He arrived Sunday in poor condition and has since remained bedfast, with physicians unable to predict his recovery.
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Holly ‘Springs
Holly Kings
Miss
John M. Stone
Ernest ‘Mrekcle
Goebel murder case roils Kentucky mountains chase
Attorney Campbell says the chief conspirator against Governor Goebel is in Kentucky mountains with friends and that 3000 troops will be needed to seize him. John Powers, Knox county official and Caleb Powers kin, is sought in Frankfort jail records. arrest delayed as sheriff allegedly makes no effort.
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John I. Powers
Knox County
Caleb Powers
Frankfort
John Powers
Powers
Powers boys resist arrest as factions form in West Virginia
The confession of Sergeant Golden from Powers’s home area creates two factions in Barboursville. Caleb and John Powers, educated at Kentucky State College, are said to resist arrest with strong local support. Authorities consider mobilizing 3,000 men under Adjutant General Castleman with Sheriff Suter to seize Powers. Also notes Jones withdrawing from Arkansas senatorial race and a Chicago political shooting involving ex alderman Lyman.
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Golden
Powers
Barboursville
Caleb
John
Kentucky State College
John I. Powers
Castleman
Suter
Jones
Little Rock
Ark
Berry
Chicago
William Lyman
John F. O'Malley
O'Malley
Lyman
Paris Society Members Nabbed in Opium Den Raid
Police raided an opium den on Rue de L Echele last night, frequented by Paris society figures and Chinese officials. Woman Assim ran the den which sold Chinese goods during the last exhibition. Detective Chief M Cochefort questioned eight well known Parisians found intoxicated. Pipes, opium, and oriental furniture were seized.
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Paris
Rue de L'Echele
Soelery
Assim
M. Cochefort
Extermination efforts against rats spread plague in East regions
Reports indicate Kobe and Honolulu health authorities intensify rat extermination to curb bubonic plague. In New Hebrides four deaths and eleven cases. Caledonia sees fresh cases. Noumea records eighteen new cases and eight deaths across February, with rapid onset for some victims.
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Victoria
B. C
Kobe
Honolulu
New Hebrides
Caledonia
Noumea
Piles Cured Without the Knife by PAZO OINTMENT
Piles cured without the knife by PAZO OINTMENT. Drug gists authorize manufacturers to refund if it fails to cure any case, no matter how long standing. Quick relief claimed, seven to fourteen days in typical cases. Positive guarantee with a low price and mail order option from Paris Medicine Co.
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Paris Medicine Co
Lous, Mo
Tae
Troops Guard Jail As Mob Ring Aims To Lynch In Virginia
Richmond dispatch reports a desperate mob gathered in Greensville and Emporia after a negro convict escaped execution. Lt Gov and Governor ordered Richmond Blues to deploy but withdrew under judge’s warning, leaving militia to guard the jail. Cotton named accomplices as patrols hunted them while threats of lynching persisted through the night.
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Richmond
Tuduce
Saunders
Mr. Welton
Skippers
Greensville County
Stoney Creek
Bugeex
Welton
Emporia
George W. Black
Necro Cotton
Portsmouth
Greensville
Goodwyn
Richmond Blues
Coast Line
Bee
Cotton
Pleasan, Hill
Atlantic and
Danville
Cutchins
Major Cutchins
Cannibals Report Kill Three Officers on Dutch New Guinea Shore
Vancouver dispatch describes cannibals attacking shore photographers from the General Pell party. Ernest Wiegan survived a arrows attack while his companions were tied to trees and eaten. Sumatra warship seeks retaliation. Mrs McKinley confined by grip but not seriously ill. Olga Wethersole trial set for May 3.
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Vancouver
B. C
Warrimoo
Dutch New Guinea
General Pell
Ernest Wiegan
Sumatra
Secretary Root replies on Alaska gold dredging permits
Secretary of War Root transmits to the Senate a reply regarding permits for dredging near Cape Nome Alaska. He states no concessions or grants have been made, but many applications exist. He notes permits are not exclusive and offer immunity from prosecution under the mining laws.
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Washington
Root
Senate
War Department
Alaskan
Cape Nome
Alaska
Secretary of War
Congress
United States
Department
Chief of Engineers
Pension Bills Are Passed In Washington House
The House approved private pension measures and passed 142 of them. A point of no quorum caused delay as attendance was small. After a call of the house the quorum was restored. A resolution sought letters from citizens about treatment in the South African republics. The Porto Rican appropriation conference report was presented and set for debate and vote tomorrow. Eulogies for the late Representative Pes were deferred to 2 p.m. tomorrow. The house adjourned at 5 p.m.
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Washington, Main
Secretary of State
United States
Cannon
McRae
Arkansas
Pes
Virginia
House
Edwards' Train Wreck Attempt Lands Him in Jail
A Meridian special reports Horace Edwards of Neptune, Mia., jailed on a charge of attempting to wreck a Mobile and Ohio railroad train. The suspect, whose plan failed, was arrested after approaching a railroad point where the incident occurred.
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Meridian
Birmingham
Ala
Mass
Horace Edwards
Neptune
Mia
Mobile and Ohio
Man Arrested After Rail Tampering Attempt Near Meridian
A citizen found Edwards on the track miles south of Meridian yesterday morning with a missing rail. He confessed to stealing spikes with a crowbar from a toolhouse and planned to signal a train by a firebrand and straw bonfire, hoping for railroad rewards or a job.
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Meridian
Edwards
Hhe
Alabama Democratic Executive Committee Hearing Appeals
The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee met to hear appeals from county committees actions. Autauga county’s general primary call was appealed and sustained. Geneva county chairmanship to be filled by April 2. A proposal to move primaries in Jefferson, Mobile and Montgomery counties to April 16 was denied. Full attendance shown, interest high in senatorial race. Birmingham Waterworks chief fined over license payment. John Light arrested for murder after initial claim of accident.
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Alabama
Democratic Executive Committee
Ala
Autuga County
Geneva County
Jefferson
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
George Reyer
Birmingham Waterworks Company
A. A. Gambill
Superior Criminal Court
Organized lime trust meeting in Montgomery
Representatives from Birmingham and other southern lime firms arrive in Montgomery to perfect the Consolidated Lime Company, aiming at control of most southern plants except Texas. A. M. Baldwin of Montgomery leads the move, with Sperry Jones & Co. of Boston financing the $3,000,000 capital stock and represented at the meeting.
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Montgomery
Birmingham
Ala
Consolidated Lime Company
Lme
South
Texas
A. M. Baldwin
Sperry Jones & Co
Boston
Mass
Sad Scene On Railroad Train Ends Life Of Baby
A seven month old baby aboard the down train to Columbia on the Columbia and Greenville division of the Southern died suddenly after convulsions near Alston. Albert F Counts, his mother in law Mrs Havird and sister in law Mrs Hatcher were traveling with the child who had lost its mother at birth. Passengers crowded around in sorrow as the infant died in the lap of a relative with the family grieving openly.
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Tofant
Columbia
8. C
Greenville
Southern
Paby
Newberry
Albert F. Counts
Havird
Hatcher
Mr. Counts
Pennsylvania
Alston
Siyce
Tragic Train Scene Involving Dying Child
A partial report describes a tragic incident aboard a train near the city. A rider carried the dead child in her arms while waiting for clearance as the Columbia Newberry and Laurens express departed. Passengers in the union depot were shaken by the sudden death and its aftermath during the return trip.
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Columbia
Newberry
Laurens
Union Dept
Carnegie Frick deal closes with unified Carnegie Steel
Pittsburg March 24 The Associated Press reports the Carnegie Frick dispute has been settled after a six hour meeting in the Carnegie Steel board room. All matters of difference settled and distinct payment shares agreed. Charter signed by thirty six parties led by Andrew Carnegie Henry Phipps Sr Henry Clay Frick with capital of 160 million dollars and stock subscriptions totaling about 16,000,000. Carnegie contributed over 80,000,000 and others including Schwab and Lovejoy in multi million sums.
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Friettly Association
Pittsburg
Carnegie-Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie Company
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Phipps, Sr
Henry Clay Frick
Wit
United States
Henry Phipe
Hendrick
Charles M. Schwab
Francis T. F. Lovejoy
Evans Men Are Not Shil in Chattanooga Political Coup
In Chattanooga Tennessee on March 23, Brownlow supporters seized control of county delegates for the state convention, holding ward meetings and nominating a Brownlow ticket while Evans men were unaware. The maneuver followed changes to primary and county convention dates by local Republican officials aligned with Evans.
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Brownlow
Chattanooga
Tenn
Specia
Evans
Burnett
Repubican Executive Committee
Evans Side
Republican &Ecutive Committee
tHatate
Esse
Pyans
East Tennessee
Mortuary notes and hotel venture in brief records
Dr J M Layman of Maysville Alabama died after a pneumonia illness at age four in Madison county. He practiced around six years and left a widow and children. Charles C Maffitt of St Louis died at Mainz residence after pneumonia at about fifty, never married. The Hotel company of New York Albany propose a women only hotel, with incorporation and capital details.
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J. M. Layman
Maysville
Huntaville
Ala
Charles C. Maffit
St. Louis
Maffitt
Democratic Committee
St. Loui
Pmmeuronise
Mainz
Albany, N
ThEeo Hotel. Company of
New York
Am Baty Te Incorporated
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