Mafeking May Be Taken By British Forces
London dispatches report strong expectations that Mafeking relief has been achieved as Col Plumer advances from Kimberley. telegrams from Mafeking describe hope of joining, with Baden-Powell’s garrison holding and plans for a turning movement on the Witwatersrand ridge. meanwhile Berlin notes peace negotiations begin. Nebraska trial of Viola Hoblocker opens in Hastings as she faces charges of sending poisoned candy to Mrs Morey.
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London
Mafeking
Col. Plumer
Charles Bentinck
Cape
Pretoxig
Popiradidt
Pisani
Rustenburg
Col. Baden-Powell
Gen. Roberts
Mafe- King
Witwatersread
Cen
Kitchener
Kimberley
Royal Irish Regiment
St. Patrick's Day
Col. Peakman
Belmont
Deer
Cape Town
Vaal
Methuen
Buller
Times
Blandslaagte
Lyttelton
Burn-Murdock
Biggarsburg
Badenlowell
South Africa
Baden-Powell
Pretoria
Plumer
Warrenton
Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
Biggarsberg
Transvaal
Laing
Pece
Berlin
Kleine Journal
Nebraska
Simpson Burned in Illinois Town Fire
Town of Simpson twenty miles north of here on the Illinois Central railroad at the foot of the Ozark hill is in ashes after a fire began about 9 am Saturday in the village business district and by noon almost every business house was destroyed.
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Simpson
Metropolis
Here
Illinois Central
Ozark Hill
Waters-Pierce Oil loses Texas charter in trade restraint ruling
Washington notes the U S Supreme Court ruled that Waters-Pierce Oil Company a branch of Standard Oil may not do business in Texas as its charter was forfeited for restricting trade by forcing merchants to buy only from it. The decision marks a severe blow to trusts and follows fire damage losses estimated at twenty five thousand dollars with only partial insurance coverage.
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Standard Oi
Washington
Supreme Court
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Standard Monopoly
Texas
Town Ticket Named As Heavy Vote In Republican Primary
Republican primary Saturday afternoon produced a heavy vote with 728 ballots. Voters faced a gauntlet before reaching the box as candidates and supporters campaigned actively across towns. In Mahomet Illinois nominees included Pittman Johnston Purnell Scott Rayburn. in St Joseph Indiana the ticket was nominated with Glascock Woodin Frankenberg Johnson Grimes among others.
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John Babb
A. L. Percival
Samuel van Brunt
E. E. Chester
George K. Sheffer
H. J. Townley
Thomas C. Beasley
A. C. Singbusch
George W. Davidson
A. L. White
N. M. Burt
J. M. Blaine
J. N. Armstrong
Mahomet
Ill
J. C. W. Pittman
R. G. Johnston
A. F. Purnell
W. E. Scott
R. G. Rayburn
St. Joseph
W. G. Glascock
W. H. Woodin
E. M. Frankenberg
O. S. Johnson
L. P. Grimes
Puerto Rican mix up in Congress sparks tariff demand
Washington March 19. In the house the senate amendment to the Puerto Rican bill refunding 2 000 000 paid under the Dingley act was taken up. Representative Cannon of Illinois moved to nonconcur. Senator Beveridge proposed a free trade amendment but said the US constitution does not extend to the island. San Juan Puerto Rico March 19. All business houses closed and a mass meeting adopted resolutions demanding immediate congressional action on the tariff.
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Cannon
Senate
Washington
House
Puerto Rico
Illinois
Beveridge
Indiana
United States
Avtoo
San Juan
Congress
Rioting in Bulgaria Sparks Turkish Fear of Revolution
Varna riots erupt over tithe laws as Bulgarian troops fire on protesters, killing and wounding several. Turkish officials fear the unrest may herald a broader revolt against Turkey during the anniversary of the Reign of Terror. Other brief items note commemorations in Paris, a surgical operation in Tolono, testimony in the Coeur d’Alene investigation, Goebel murder accomplice arraignments in Frankfort, a burned ice house in Centralia, and the death of John Bingham in Cadiz.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Varna
Turkey
Busy Week in Congress Opens With Puerto Rican Focus
In Washington, March 19 a busy congressional week looms with two appropriation bills on the calendar the legislative and the Indian. Debate over a proposed Manila hydrographic office and Dawes commission expenditures are likely. Senator Mason renews a pro Boer sympathy resolution but won't speak unless pressed.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Manila
Dawes Commission
Mason
Davis
W. D. Bynum
New York
District of Columbia
Joseph Wheeler
St. Louis
Clerks to Meet Tonight In Champaign Urbana
The twin city retail clerks will convene this evening with Charles O Malley Bloomington state organizer of the International Clerks Protective association in attendance. The meeting promises easy membership and no extra cost, aiming to attract Cham paign Urbana clerks to join the international organization. Major Burke completes moving bodies from Woodland to Graceland cemetery in Quincy.
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Burke
Quincy Quincy
United States Army
Woodland
Graceland Cemetery
City of Louisville Rescued by Tug in Ice Fields Off Shore
The steamer City of Louisville, stuck in ice fields about five miles offshore, arrived at 4 pm Saturday after rescue by the Graham & Morton line tug Andy. Work continues to relocate four ton field pieces and recover hundreds of soldiers’ bodies began today.
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City of Louisville
St. Joseph
Mich
Andy
Graham & Morton Line
St Patrick's Day Celebrations Across British Empire
Reports from London Toronto Rome Dublin and Cape Town describe a widespread Saint Patrick's Day observance. Crowds bought shamrocks in Covent Garden while flags green white and blue fluttered. the pope and Irish communities praised the queen for her Ireland visit and urges lasting peace.
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London
Covent Gar
England
Cape Town
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Chamberlain
Ireland
Ivish Guards
Among the Churches in Champaign Spread Gospel
Religious notices report ongoing efforts in Champaign with multiple church activities. The Presbyterian church hosts a Christian Endeavor meeting led by Rev. C N Wilder, a benevolent collection for colleges next Sunday, a Woman's Industrial society meeting, and a communion service planned for the next Sunday. Special services run this week with Rev. Geo Lennington assisting. At Church of Christ, Dr W Frank Ross preached due to Prof Shawhan illness, with the new pastor arriving in April. Five prayers were offered at First Baptist during a double Sunday session, and Rev Fulmer continues services the coming week.
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Champaign
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
C. N. Wilder
Woman's Industrial Society of the
G. R. Shawhan
W. Frank Ross
Church of Christ
Geo. C. Lennington
Wellington
First Baptist Church
Fulmer
Three Boys Held for Oyster Theft
Orin Brownfield Ed Harding and Charles Embry faced a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Buch for stealing a bucket of oysters from McGraw and O'Neil Friday evening. Brownfield pled guilty claiming the others knew nothing. Witnesses examined for Harding and Embry. all bound over to the grand jury with $300 bonds each, and sent to county jail.
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Metora
Veneer and library tables offered in Jamestown ad
In Jamestown New York shoppers are told of Nine Golden Oak Cross Panel Veneer and Library Tables praised as the best value. An ad notes fifty patterns available at Walker Mulliken's store.
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Widdicomb Furniture Co
Walker & Mulliken
Neil Street
Jamestown
New York
Walker & Mulliken’s
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