British Answer to South African Independence Assent
The British premier Lord Salisbury states Her majesty's government will not assent to independence of either the South African Republic or the Orange Free State. The US offers mediation but Salisbury declines, and Germany hints at mediation if both belligerents desire it. The United States consul Hay forwarded messages on March 12 seeking good offices, which did not advance.
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Lexpos
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Kruger
Stayn
South African ‘Republic
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Germany
United States
Henry White
Foreign Officiy
Mr. White
Lori Salisbury
Lesbos
Steyn
Las
South Africa
Great Britain
Hay
Pretoria
State Department
London
France Will Not Interfere in Anglo Transvaal War
Paris says France will not seek mediation with England and warns dispatches to Kruger may complicate peace. Germany and Russia likely to back France while McKinley could take initiative. Separate note: Washington not yet asked for more time on commercial treaty ratification. Rio journal reports a fire in Milwaukee and a prisoner burned to death.
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France
England
Russia
Germany
McKinley
Paris
Arutuent Las
Washington
Miwaukee
Rio
Wik
Nels’ Ellingson
Roberts Cavalry Reaches Near Bloemfontein in War Dispatch
Roberts reports to the war office from Ventera Vlei that his cavalry forces have reached within a few miles of Bloemfontein. The dispatch dated March 18 notes occupation of two hills facing the railway, the capture of President Steyn’s brother, and telegraph and railway damage. Additional message from March 12 places the cavalry about 18 miles from Bloemfontein with 821 wounded and 60 to 70 killed or missing.
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Roberts
Loxton
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Petrusburg
War Office
Lord Roberts
Ventera Vlei
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Outwitted the Boers on the Modder advance
Ventera Vie dispatch reports Lord Roberts moving from Anavogelkop toward Bloemfontein after outflanking Boer positions along Kanal spruit. Cavalry preceded the march of about 16 miles with divisions joining the main advance. Roberta headquarters at Gregorowski farms. farms along the line left deserted as occupants fled.
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Modder
Loxpox
The
Daily News
Ventera Viei
Anavogelkop
Gregorowski
Lord Roberts Han
Bloemfontein
Mafeking Garrison Starved and Besieged Amid Epidemics
Dispatches report Mafeking garrison enduring extreme strain with horseflesh bread and contaminated water. Typhoid dysentery and diphtheria spread. women and children suffer daily deaths while natives starve, despite progress in expelling the enemy from brick fields. Delays in US Supreme Court work noted with a tax case affecting railroad land tax policy and similar issues expected by the high court.
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Mafeking
Times
Shaw in the South ex Confederates greet G A R in Atlanta
General Albert E Shaw commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic visits Atlanta to tour Southern G A R camps and meet Confederate veterans, boosting postwar conciliation. other brief items note McGiffert heresy case, British war loan subscriptions, Swift & Co purchase, and Foraker trade proposal.
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Atlanta
Albert E. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Shaw
Swift & Co
Eastman Company of
New York
Genator Foraker
Maple sugar making and broom corn notes in farming piece
A Farm and Fireside excerpt explains maple sugar production from sap collection to refining, detailing historical methods from notching trees to modern spout and bucket use. It notes color importance, equipment shifts, and storage practices. Also warns broom corn farming is costly and weather dependent with variable prices.
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New York
Vermont
United States
Sigs
Liberal Offer Boosts Farmers Tribune Subscription
The Bismarck Tribune announces a limited time deal with The Farmers’ Tribune Twice-a-Week included free with prepaid renewals. The combined offer targets current Tribune subscribers and new readers, promising latest news from the Northwest and urged action before the offer ends.
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Northwestern
Minneapolis Tribune
Duly Tribune
Farmers Tribune
Farmers’ ‘Tribune
Farmers Daily
Farmers’ Tribune
Home Weekly
Northwest
Biswarck Tribune
Farmers’ Weekly
West
The
Tribune
Bismarck Tribune
Harmony and election talk reach Morton County
In Morton County factions push harmony as Editor Packard may challenge PJ McGillie for mayor. North Dakota plans a Paris exposition exhibit with agricultural colleges from four states. Prof Ten Hyok of Fargo supplies root grass and grain displays. Bar gent County shows support for State Auditor Carlblom’s renomination. The Fargo Argun hints at untidy political rumors widespread in the state.
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Harmony
Morton County
Packard
PJ. McGillie
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Towa
North Dakota
Ten Hyok
Fargo
Bargent
Teller
Carlblom
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