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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
4
Kentucky Politicians Questioned Over Graveyard Remarks
A Kentucky political remark prompts debate as critics say some officials speak insensitively about death and cemeteries while supporters defend the statement as blunt political rhetoric. The comment sparks calls for clarification and accountability among state leaders.
Boer army retreat estimate falls to 14000
Friday's estimate of the strength of the Boer army retreating before General Roberts places the number at 14,000. The figure reflects cautious War Office accounting as British forces advance in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
General Cronje and Boer forces to Isle of St Helene
Report states General Cronje and his captured Boer soldiers will be transported to the Isle of St Helene for safe-keeping until hostilities end. The decision underscores a guarded approach to detainees as the conflict continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronje
Isle of St. Helene
Republicans Renominate Hemenway in Rockport Meeting
The Republicans of the First Congressional District met at Rockport on the previous Thursday and re nominated James A. Hemenway for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
James A. Hemenway
British war loan subscription reaches three billion dollars
The subscription to the British war loan stands at 30,000,000 8150 000,000 pounds and has covered the amount twenty times, accumulating a total of about three billion dollars.
Queen Victoria to Visit Ireland in April
Queen Victoria plans an April visit to Ireland her first there since 1861 when she accompanied the Prince Consort. The trip marks a significant royal engagement and appears set to revive imperial ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Victoria
Ireland
Erin
Prince Consort
Goebel Democrats Consider Arrest of Goddess of Liberty
Reported discussion among Goebel Democrats of Kentucky contemplates arresting the Goddess of Liberty as an accessory to Goebel's death. The possible move reflects the heated politics surrounding the case and the symbolic role of the statue in public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goebel
Kentucky
Goddess of
Liberty
Boers Urged to Read History on England and U S Victory
In a provocative historical remark, the speaker argues that the United States stands as the only nation to have defeated England within the present century, urging Boers to study past events to understand current power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
County Election Board Indicted by Federal Court
The Board of Election Commissioners in a Kentucky county has been indicted by a Federal Court. The specific charge remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Election Commissioners
Kentucky
Lord Roberts Weighs Heavy Hand on the Boers
The passage notes Lord Roberts, weighing about one hundred pounds, making his weight felt by forcing a strong hand on the Boers, illustrating the saying good goods are put up in small parcels.
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Lord Roberts
Secretary Root Visits Havana Amid Large Military Reception
Secretary Root arrived in Havana on Wednesday morning at eight oclock and was greeted by a substantial military reception at the palace in the afternoon. The event drew a large turnout in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Havana
George W. Steele Nominated for Eleventh District Congress
Major George W. Steele was nominated for Congress in the Eleventh District by acclamation last Wednesday. He has been nominated nine times in that district, with defeats occurring only twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Steele
War gossip hints Atkinson and Mason in touch with Aguinaldo
The fragment speculates that Atkinson, Mason and others might feel isolated by the war and could be secretly communicating with Filipino leader Aguinaldo. The tone questions who, if anyone, cares about such chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Mason
George Washington
Aguinaldo
Locomotive Falls From Bridge in Allegheny Crash
A Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago freight locomotive derailed after dropping through a steel bridge over Rothbrush Street in Allegheny Pennsylvania last Wednesday. A fireman and a brakeman were killed and the conductor was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne & Chicago
Rothbrush Street
Alleghany
Quarantine Put On in San Francisco Chinatown
A Chinese resident of Chinatown San Francisco has been ill for some time with a disease resembling the bubonic plague. The entire Chinatown is quarantined and the patient isolated. Officials insist there is no danger of wider spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
San Francisco
British Army Casualties in South Africa to March 11 1900
Reported British losses in the South African campaign through March 11, 1900 include 2,418 killed and 8,747 wounded. Disease deaths total 1,? and missing numbers are incomplete, with an overall casualty figure listed as 15,677.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
France to Dictate Terms to John Bull Again
The piece argues that with other nations stepping back from South Africa issues France should step in to pressure Britain. It suggests Britain deserves a strong rebuke and implies France could overpower England in negotiations if it asserts leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
France
John Bull
England
Man Sells His Wife in Proposed Divorce Saga
A fragmented report notes a man proposing a sale or transfer as part of a disputed divorce settlement. Authorities and witnesses are referenced, with unclear details about parties, location, and timing. The item reads like an early 20th century probate or domestic dispute note without a full narrative.
Opinion: Porto Rican import duty sparks critique of Congress
A speaker questions the U S Congress by asking where the line lies between a crank and lawmakers when Porto Ricans are forced to pay an import duty only to receive the money back, highlighting a perceived manipulation of policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Congress
English and Boers clash near Bloemfontein defeat losses
A Sunday dispatch from Lord Roberts details a sizable battle between English and Boer forces within twenty five miles of Bloemfontein. Boers suffer 102 killed 20 captured and many wounded as they retreat toward the capital. English losses are smaller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Free State
Bloemfontein
Violent Skirmish Between British and Boers Captured
Lord Roberts witnessed a confrontation last week as British soldiers charged a Boers squad. The Boers surrendered with a white flag but an officer, advancing within range, was shot by the treacherous fighters and fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
C C Rubel Nominated For Ripley County Assessor
The notice announces C C Rubel as a candidate for Ripley County assessor, pending Republican county convention decisions. Rubel is described as qualified, diligent, and loyal to the party, deserving party support based on a proven Republican record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Rubel
Ripley County
Cincinnati Democratic Boss Faces Ticket Split Challenge
Louie Bernard, Cincinnati Democratic leader, faces rebellion from prominent Democrats who refuse his proposed ticket with Republicans. If he insists, Democratic voters may nominate an anti-Bernard ticket to run on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Bernard
Cincinnati
Queen City
Bernard
Open Door Policy Endorsed by Major Powers
Secretary Hay announces a wide open door in China after reaching understandings with Great Britain France Russia and Germany that all parts of China will be open on equal terms to all nations and that spheres of influence claimed by major powers will disappear. A triumph for American and British diplomacy.
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Hay
China
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
James E. Watson Renominated by Sixth District Convention
The Republican Congressional Convention of the Sixth District at Anderson on March 8 re-nominated James E. Watson by acclamation. Watson spoke in support of the Porto Rican tariff bill and received the convention's hearty endorsement as the audience cheered his explanations of the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth District
Anderson
James E. Watson
Watson
Senator Foraker Pushes Territorial Porto Rico Plan
Senator Foraker exposes the steering committee on the Porto Rican bill. The panel aimed to strip civil government provisions but Foraker insists such a bill cannot pass. He proposes a territorial government model like New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma granting citizenship and free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
United States
European nations urged to intervene in South African war
Presidents Kruger and Steyn of the Transvaal and Orange Free States asked the European powers through Pretoria consuls to intervene. Germany refused. The United States offered to mediate in a friendly spirit, but its mediation was curtailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger and
Steyn
Transvaal
Orange Free States
Pretoria
Germany
United States
South African conflict may force unconditional surrender
The text suggests that if other nations follow Germany's lead, the warring sides will settle among themselves, likely resulting in an unconditional surrender by the two South African Republics. Terms would be determined by Great Britain at its discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ously
Germany
Great Britain
Sne
Parisians Threaten War Over Boer Conflict
The piece warns that hot headed Parisians opposing England could drag France into war, noting England will soon finish the South African war, possess a strong army and navy, and that France will suffer a severe defeat if war erupts, echoing past German aggression.
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England
France
Jesus
Germany
Peace Demands and Boer War Acknowledgments Questioned
The piece questions the Boer Presidents Krager and Steyn about the fate of Kafirs and outlanders, the cost England bore to expel Boers, Steyn’s annexations, and civilian suffering in towns like Ladysmith and Kimberley, asserting peace must settle these issues by cash or territory.
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Krager
Steyn
England
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Mafeking
Filipinos Accused in Lawton Slaying Fund Drive
The New Orient of Manila reports Lieutenant Garcia of the Guardia Civilile killed General Lawton and received 20000 from prominent natives. Subscriptions allegedly total 100000 and 200000 may be in one man's hands to reward killings of American officers. If true, those soliciting or contributing deserve military imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orient
Manila
Garcia
Guardia Civile
Lawton
Roberts Flanks Boers to Break Modder River Position
South Africa conflict report shows Lord Roberts forces routing Boer armies on both riverbanks. Boer strength estimates range from four to ten thousand, vast entrenched line spanning fifteen miles. Roberts deploys about ten thousand cavalry light horse artillery and mounted infantry to circle the flank, causing the Boers to abandon position, leaving guns forage and tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Modder
Roberts
Porto Ricans petition for free trade with United States
Planters merchants and other Porto Ricans petition Congress for free trade arguing tariffs would embargo their products and hurt sales here They estimate government costs and show internal revenue could cover one third of US levels if taxed at lower island rates They urge granting their petition as good policy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of the
United States
End of British Rule Ambition in Early South African War
A fragment recalls the belief held by some that Britain would lose Africa’s grip in the South African war, arguing the Boers would prevail and that the conflict would mark the start of Britain’s decline in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Africa
England’s South Africa victory and imperial resolve
The piece argues England will dominate South Africa and expand its empire, claiming a stronger navy, larger army, and unity under the central government. It questions who can oppose Britain after victory and notes President Steyn’s prior annexation of British territory.
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England
South Africa
Transvaal
Orange Free State
United States
Great Britain
Orange Free States
Steyn
Soliloquy of Kentucky Gobelites
A stark oblique vent of Kentucky Democrats claiming political power with threats of bloodshed and fraud to secure offices. It declares allegiance to the counting machine, vows to unoccupy schoolhouses for funds, and to hire perjurers to target Republican officials. The speaker asserts defiance of public opinion and insists on entrenched one party rule.
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Kentucky
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