British General Methuen Captured After Boer Ambush
The report details a dawn clash between Boer forces and a British column near Winburg and Lichtenberg in the Orange River Colony. Methuen and Major Paris with 400 infantry and 200 mounted men were captured along with baggage. 38 British soldiers killed, 72 wounded, 200 missing, and several officers among the wounded. The Boers reportedly pursued and overwhelmed the British party, while Methuen is held prisoner.
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Cieneralf Methuen
Pretoria
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Firetfell
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Delarev
Twe Borch
Palmiete Knill
Bowes
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Methien
Piinoner
Pelacey
Texas Railroad Wreck Kills Many Near Maxon Texas
A Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio line wreck near Maxon Texas killed several teens instantly and injured many more when a broken rail caused the train to leave the track. Fire consumed cars, with a Pullman sleeper and a private car surviving. The wreck happened at a long grade ending in a reverse curve beside a ravine as dawn broke. In Wichita Kansas Mrs. Dallas Coler burned to death at home after a lamp filled with gasoline exploded. her husband perished trying to save her.
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Galveston, Harrisburgh
Asouthe Crn
Maxon
Hess
Livia
Sai Antonio
Theo
Thomas Ryan
New York
Conchess Neat Dehind Che
Miusual
Wichita
Kan
Dallas Coler
Wichita Hospital
Coler
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Claim
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic with the slogan C C C on every tablet. It urges consumers to seek the product only from druggists and warns against bulk sales and fraud. The ad stresses guaranteed branding and the habit of purchasing from reputable retailers.
Methuen Released by Delarey After Capture in Transvaal
London reports war secretary Brodrick stating Gen. Lord Methuen, wounded from the March 10 clash with Gen. Delarey, has been released and may reach Klerksdorp today. The exchange of Methuen for Commandant Kritzinger was not contemplated. Delarey’s motives viewed as humanitarian, MT. Healy urged equal release for Kritzinger, while Methuen’s release details remain unclear. Separate dispatches discuss Asian tensions and Manchuria railroad work, plus commentary on Egypt’s area and population compared to Missouri.
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Hlouse of Commons
Lord Methwn
Delarey
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
Methuen
Kritzinger
Timothy M. Healy
Keritzinger
Seattle
Wiest
Mareh
Pow Smith
Dapin
Hissin
Manchuria
Capt Smith
England
Europe
Russia
Bryan Visits Capitol in Social rounds, Politically Quiet
William J. Bryan visited the capitol with receptions in the marble rooms. Members of Congress from Maine Ohio Virginia and Nebraska met him briefly in social greetings. The day included chats with Democratic and Republican senators but carried no political significance.
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Mare
Willian J. Bryan
Capitol
Tenderson
Litlefield
Maine
John
Grosvenor
Leon
Bryan
Janet
Senate
Mr. Bryan
Steel Saws Concealed in Pie
Memphis police report a pie sent to death row inmate Will Lanier in Aberdeen Mississippi contained six steel saws. Lanier, awaiting execution March 19 for murder, has escaped jail twice and guards intensified scrutiny after the contraband discovery. The pie was delivered by his mother via a 7 year old boy.
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Memphis
Tenn
Will Lanier
Aberdeen
Miss
Lanier
Earthquake Destroys Kyankari Northeast of Angora
A dispatch from Constantinople reports Kyankari, a town of 20,000 residents northeast of Angora in Asia Minor, was destroyed by an earthquake on March 12. No further disaster details have been received.
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Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Constantinople
Kyankari
Angora
Asia Winor
City Officers Election Raises Local Interest
The election of city officers is of great importance to this town and the business men should not neglect participation. They largely shape tax policy and fiscal direction for the community.
Doctor Held After Inquest On Alive Baby Found In Trash
Washington March 15 Charles F Hagner a longtime physician was held for grand jury after an inquest into a baby found alive and later dead in a garbage can behind the Blair home A negro woman testified she saw the box placed in the can The doctor admitted placing the box but claimed the child was dead at the time Coroner jury found the baby born alive lived hours and died from brain hemorrhage naming Dr Towner as attending at birth as guilty of inexcusable neglect.
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Washington
Charles Fi. Ragner
Peter Blair
Blair
Hagnerus
Granted a Divorce in Denver after Matrimonial Agency Claims
Charles A Jehrson obtained a divorce from Alice, alleging infidelity and drunkenness. The couple lived apart after marriage in Mind's Port Missouri in March 1900, with accusations of relationships and scandalous conduct cited. He denounces matrimonial agencies and notes they never met until the wedding day.
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Denver
Colo
Charles A—Jehrson
Mironee Goulottioes
Alice
Mind's Port
Colorado
Missouri
Tarry Daniels
Whett
Blizzard Hits Colorado Mining Towns
Telluride reports a March blizzard with over a foot of fresh snow and high winds piling massive drifts, forcing mine closures at Liberty Dell after two weeks of slides. Ouray endures one of the winter’s worst storms with sixty mph winds, widespread drifting, and cut communications to nearby mines as existing snow slides threaten the district.
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Telluride
Col
Librty Dell Mine
Ouray
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarete Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement for Cascarete candy cathartic promises a cure for constipation and offers refunds if a political matter falls through. The piece also notes President McKinley consulting Senator Davis about appointing General Joe Wheeler to a Spain war command, praising Wheeler's grit and persistence after a Civil War pursuit.
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O.C.C
Joe” Wheeler
Spain
McKinley
Senator Davis
Minnesota
Davis
Joe Wheeler
Star
The Best is the Cheapest Newspaper Ad
An advertisement extols the Twice-n Week Republic as affordable yet high quality. It claims readers stay informed year round about world affairs, praising reliability and suitability for all in the family. Subscriptions offered at one dollar per year through a St Louis address.
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Republic
Money
Braiis
Sluyear
Dinette Tite Keroniic
St. Louis
Cures for Blood Poison and Cancer by Botanic Blood Balm
Claims Botanic Blood Balm cures deadly blood diseases including blood poison ulcers ulcers bone pains and scrofula. Describes B B B as a safe plant based remedy free of minerals and mercury with many testimonials and free trial offers from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Georgia.
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Earth
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
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