Salisbury Apology Affects Macrum Gun Case Hearing
Lord Salisbury apologizes to the United States for British censor opening mail to former Consul Charles E. Macrum at Pretoria. Secretary Hay will present the apology to the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Macrum's assertions against the state department are heard. The papers include Pauncefote's statement admitting the charge and Britain's regret.
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Washington
Lord Salisbury
United States
Durban
Charies E. Macrum
Pretoria
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hay
Great Britain
Macram
Great Jain
State Department
England
Lord Laiisbury
Lord Pauncefote
House
Macrum
Ambassador Pauncefote
Céigor T
South Africa
British Cavalry Reconnaissance Opposes Boers Near Brandfort
Captured cattle and twelve Boers killed while British losses totaled two killed and three wounded. A Sunday cavalry reconnaissance near Brandfort, north of Bloemfontein, failed to outflank the Boers as maneuvers drew them from their positions. In Cape Town, rebels near Kimberley released anger Loyalists demand confiscation of released prisoners' farms.
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Bloemfontein
Brandfort
Here
Cape Town
Kimberley
Farme
Mrs Fredreke Franz Dies in Urbana After Pneumonia
Mrs. Fredreke Franz died Monday evening at 6 45 at her Urbana residence after a brief illness from la grippe followed by pneumonia. Born in Germany January 4 1834 she came to the United States in 1880. Survived by Frederick Franz husband and children Albert William Eureka Berg John Wienke and Charles Wienke. Funeral Thursday at 1 from residence and 2 from St Peters Evangelical church Champaign with interment at Mt Hope cemetery.
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Urbana
Fredreke Franz
Frederick Franz
South Grove Street
la Grippe
Germany
Treaspsen
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Albert
William
Eureka Berg
John Wienke
Stanton Township
Charles Wienke
Danville
Champaign
Suessmuth
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Manila Dispatch Reports General Otis Near Collapse
The Evening World reports General Otis on the verge of breakdown with surgeons saying he must return to America soon. It notes a transport voyage of military prisoners to San Francisco on March 6 and guards from hospitals unable to stand. Guerillas and bandits in Luzon are active, burning towns as telegraph wires are cut and ambushes occur.
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Eral Otis
New York World
New York
Manila
Otis
America
San Francisco
Sheridan
Luzon
Kidnapped Heiress Reported From St Paul Case Tied to Fortune
A child heiress to a large fortune, Ida Boweman, has been kidnapped and is believed taken toward Chicago. Police and courts are involved as investigators seek the missing girl and the kidnapper, with rewards discussed.
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Eee
St. Paul, Minn
Ida Boweman
Chicago
Abe
16 Year Old Murderer in Chicago Fractures Skull
Albert Stedge, 16, was arrested today in Chicago on a murder charge after fracturing the skull of William Hobson, a stockyards character. The boy found his mother and Hobson intoxicated, a quarrel followed, and the skull fracture occurred.
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Albert Stedge
Chicago
William Hobson
Stockyards
Hobson
Stedge
French Government Backed in Parliament Over Martinique Crisis
In Paris on Monday the chamber of deputies debated the government’s handling of Martinique. The order of the day expressing confidence in restoring order and justice passed 295 to 259, signaling continued support for the administration.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Martinique
Car Foundry Co. Plant Burns in Kansas City
The Kansas City Car Foundry Co plant burned this morning destroying thirty Armour cars. Loss estimated at $100,000. Fire officials investigated cause. Local residents reported loud explosions during the blaze. No injuries reported. Firefighters battled the flames through the morning.
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Boston
Suffolk Engraving Co
Carl Heintzemann
Car Foundry Co
Kansas City
Kansas City Car Foundry Co
Armour
Frick declines Carnegie Steel board seat
Henry C. Frick has declined to be a member of the board of directors of the Carnegie Steel Co. on March 27.
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Frick
Henry C. Frick
Carnegie Steel Co
Pope Names Cardinal Recolehi as Vicar in Ferrare
The pope has named Cardinal Pietro Recolehi, archbishop of Ferrare, as his vicar. An exposition is set to open April 11. the cabinet fixed April 4 as the target date for the exposition.
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Lear
Pietro Recolehi
Ferrare
Ts. Marsh
Riots at Powers Goebel trial in Frankfort
During the Powers Goebel assassination trial in Frankfort Kentucky a riot nearly erupted as armed men pressed at the courtroom doors. Gov Brown urged adjournment citing danger to the defendant. Judge Moore suspended the session. Harrod was wounded and doors were torn from hinges amid the crush.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Gov. Brown
Mark Slaughter
Beckham
Wharton Golden
Judgeholds Caleb Powers Without Bail in Kentucky Goebel Killing
In Frankfort on March 27 Judge Moore held Caleb Powers, Republican secretary of state, without bail on murder conspiracy charges tied to William Goebel’s killing. The defense offered Governor Taylor’s pardon, which the court did not recognize. Also arrested was Henry Youtsey as accessory. President Wil Not Interfere.
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Frankfort
Moore
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Taylor
Powers
Goebel
Henry Youtsey Ort
Pri Eretary
Sweeny
Fiolbel
Sergeant Golden
Youtsey
John Powers
Washington
Kentucky
Died in Louisiana Brother of Champaign Man Dies of Pneumonia
W H Coffman received a letter from Lake Providence Louisiana stating that his brother P J Coffman who had been there about six weeks for a levee contract died of pneumonia and was buried. He plans to leave tonight for the south to bring the remains for final interment. P J Coffman was well known to many Champaign people.
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Pr. J. Coffman
Champaign
W. H. Coffman
Mondhy
Lake Providence
P. J. Coffman
Paris Sensation British Yacht Fired On by French Ship
Mystery yacht seen off Toulon surveyed by coast guards. Ouragan opened fire but missed. Torpedo boat pursued, but the craft vanished. Reports say the crew sketched coast defenses amid great public excitement.
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Paris
Toulon
Ouragan
Rabbi Wise Dies in Cincinnati Leader of Reform Judaism Passes Away
Dr Isaac M Wise, a foremost reform rabbi and leading figure in American Judaism, died at his Cincinnati home on Monday evening after paralysis. He had shaped Reform Judaism in the United States and was a prominent religious and public figure.
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Rabbi Wise
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ysaac M. Wise
America
Rules Mistakes Must Stand Speingfeld Opinion
Speingfeld Illinois March 27 Attorney Generals Akin issues an opinion on the revenue law of 1808. The ruling concerns the scope of tax rules and potential conflicts with prior statutes, signaling a formal interpretation affecting local and state tax processes.
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Speingfeld, IL
Akin
Hoder
Assessors May Not Correct 1899 Real Estate Values Until 1903
In 1899 assessors errs cannot be rectified in 1900 or subsequent years until 1903. Their books cover four years and only additions or deductions from 1899 figures are allowed for new buildings or for structures damaged by fire or cyclone.
Steals for her betrothed in Peoria tale ends
Eliza beth Dowe, long time cashier for C. J. Off & Co., confessed to embezzling 1800 dollars to aid a Chicago bound music education. Parents of the intended recipient sold their home to refund the funds. company dropped prosecution after repayment.
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Peoria
Elizabeth Dowe
C. J. Off & Co
Chicago
Off & Co
Minnear Will Filed for Probate in Local County Clerk Office
The will of Samuel Minnear is filed for probate leaving Amos G Minnear Henry J Minnear and Amanda Davis one dollar each Laura B Shidal one hundred dollars Anna M Minnear one hundred fifty dollars Ella Minnear two hundred dollars and Mrs Lucinda Minnear fifty dollars. The remainder goes to Ella or Anna Minnear who marries first after ten years the executor is Petar Keifer with Stephen C Abbott to act if he dies Isae F Minnear receives the residue.
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Samuel Minnear
Amos G
Henry J. Minnear
Amanda Davis
Laura B. Shidal
Anna M. Minnear
Ella’Minnear
Lucinda Minnear
Ella
Anna Minnear
Isae F.minnear
Petar Keifer
Stephen C. Abbott
Trolley Car Horror Brakes Fail Two Men Killed Six Injured
Brakes failed on a trolley car descending a steep grade in Bradford Pennsylvania. The car sped off a curve and plunged below. Victims killed were J C Marsh and J Harris. Six others were injured. In DeWitt County Grand Jury reports indictments for manslaughter burglary larceny gaming wife abandonment malicious mischief perjury forgery and disturbing the peace. Markum pled not guilty to manslaughter.
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Bradford
J.C. Marsh
J. Harris
DeWitt County
Banks Seek Charters Under New Law Total 400
Comptroller Dawes reports 400 applications for national bank charters since December 1, 1899 under the new banking law, many for 25000 capital. Some towns have multiple requests. Admiral Sehley arrives in Bahia aboard the Chicago after towing the disabled Bretagne. Montgomery and Wilmington reported in Montevideo. Claus Linn, 20, dies from a duck hunting accident when 16 year old companion J H Andrews unintentionally discharged a gun.
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Washington
Comptrolley Dawes
Sehley
Mahia
Brazil
Admiral Sehley
Chicago
Bahia
Bretagne
Montgomery
Montevideo
Wilmington
Paxton
Claus Linn
Perdue
Linn
J. H. Andrews
Opposition grows to German meat inspection bill
Washington dispatch reports strong opposition from German manufacturing, commercial, and export interests to the German meat inspection bill. The stance underscores cross-sector concerns within the empire about coverage, costs, and regulatory reach of new health measures.
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Washington
Bannerman Sick With Throat Affection in Commons
London March 27 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman leader of the opposition is seriously ill with a throat affection. The condition is affecting his voice and may impact his public duties in the House of Commons.
Sheet Stert Combine Formed New York
New York on March 27 reports the sheet steel combine with capital of 2000000 is completed. No stock will be offered to public subscription. One hundred fifty thousand are interested.
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Bloemronteteedon
Kimberley
Griquatown
French
Free State
Thaban
Oranje
Olicomin
Basutohind
Wepener
Paphuel
Herbert
Sheet Stert
New York
Sheet Steel
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French and Hin Cavalry
Robert Delays
Advan
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Baden- Powell
Manila News
Kearsarge
Newport News
Seneral
Old Point Comfort
France
Farquhar
Kompt
Louisiana
Madras
Penang
Mugham
F. K. Robeson & Bro
Neil
Church St
Champaign, MM
Walker & Mulliken
Neil Street
Knots
Rockford
Walker & Mulliken’s
Nei! Street
Michigan Chair Co
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Jardiniere
Widdicomb Furniture Co
Skinner & Steenman
New England Furniture Co
Jamestown Lounge Co
Jamestown
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