Kruger and Steyn Plea for Peace Rejected by Salisbury
The telegrams from Kruger and Steyn calling for cessation of war are answered by Lord Salisbury. He states Britain will not recognize the independence of the South African Republic or the Orange Free State and cites invasion, sieges, and heavy losses as the result of their unprovoked attack. The exchange outlines Britain’s stance and the war’s costs.
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London
Orange Free State
Great Britain
Brommronrerx
South Africa
Africa
May
Jesty
Ces
Lord Saliabury
Marquis of Salisbury
Repub
Bloemfontein
Parrt
Herajesty
Uth African Republic
Free State
Her
South African Republic
Cape Town
Natal
Her Majesty
Alabama House committee shakeup announced by Speaker Henderson
Speaker Henderson announced several committee changes in the Alabama House on Tuesday afternoon. With Mr Underwood moving to Ways and Means, he resigned from Judiciary. Mr Clayton was assigned to Judiciary, then resigned from Insular Affairs and Mr Brewer took that post.
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Henderson
House
Alabama
Underwood
Clayton
J. Clayton
Brewer
Currency Bill Becomes Law Pending Presidential Signature
Congress completes passage of the currency bill after House adoption of the conference report by 166 to 120 with 10 present and not voting. Georgia representatives Lewis and Mad ox spoke during debate. Senate already approved. President McKinley to sign the measure.
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House
Washington
Lewis
Judge Madox
Yeas
Senate
McKinley
Tennessee Republicans Convene in Nashville for April Convention
The Tennessee state Republican executive committee calls a convention in Nashville on April 19 to send delegates to Philadelphia and nominate candidates for governor railroad commissioner and electors. The move sharpens a battle between Congressman Brownlow and Commissioner Evans for convention control.
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Tennessee State Republican Executive Committee
Nashville
Philadelphia
Brownlow
Evans
Ex Senator Call Plans Run for Florida Governor
A Jacksonville report says ex senator Call will enter the race for governor of Florida after deciding the course in a Tuesday interview. He states he will fight for the governorship.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Call
Hobson Offers War Relics to Alabama
Governor Johnston receives a letter from Richmond Pearson Hobson in Hong Kong in which the Spanish American War hero offers to present Alabama with a flag and flag pole as relics plus related artifacts for the state.
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Johnston
Alabama
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Hong Kong
Roberts advancing to Vaal river with eighty thousand men
A London special reports Lord Roberts will command about 80 000 troops at the Vaal river while General Buller has 40 000. Critics see early movement as favorable in the South African campaign with minimal resistance anticipated in the Free State.
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London
Lord Roberts
Vaal River
Buller
Weston
Bloemfontein
Joubert
United States
M. Delcasse
Nicholas
Montagu White
Johannesburg
Chamberlain
Kruger
the Times
Mr. White
Balfour rejects US offer to intervene in South Africa
In the House of Commons Mr. Balfour stated that Britain would not accept any foreign interference in South African affairs. He referenced a March telegram from Mr. Hay reporting U S requests to help end hostilities and bring peace, which was met with cheers from Irish Nationalists.
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London
House of Commons
William Redmond
United States
South Africa
Mr. Balfour
Mr. Redmond
Balfour
Lord Salisbury
White
Her
Anl
Heir to Chicago financier fortune arrives in New York
George N. Cooper of Elgin Scotland arrives on the Oceanic with Mrs Cooper. He inherits half of a $50,000,000 estate left by George Smith the Chicago pioneer banker. Cooper and J H Smith share the fortune after minor legacies. Estimated total exceed $22,500,000 for J H Smith. Cooper was a lifelong friend of the late millionaire.
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New York
Liverpool
George N. Cooper
Elgin
Scotland
George Smith
Chicago
Cooper
J. H. Smith
Wall Street
Porto Rico relief bill amended to specify fund uses
Senate passed the Porto Rico relief appropriation after amending the bill to strike unlimited presidential control and to require explicit uses for all funds. Democrats had objected to both the power over funds and the lack of use specifications. Debate included a substitute proposing free trade with Porto Rico and return of duties, with discussion of constitutional questions. The session adjourned at five.
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House
House Representatives
Democrats
Bacon
Messrs. Richardson and Bailey
Senate Committee
Sullivan
Mississippi
Philippines
Allison
Porto Rico
Mr. Jones
Arkansas
United States
Jones
Spain
Hoar
Wellington
Maryland
Quay
Rhode Island Democrats Convene for State Officer Nominations
The Rhode Island Democratic state convention in Providence selected delegates to the national convention and nominated Nathan W. Littlefield for governor. The event focused on officer nominations and party leadership.
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Rhode Island
Providence
Nathan W. Littlefield
Iron molders approve 15 percent wage rise
After a conference in Atlanta Georgia representatives of the Stove Founders National Defense Association and delegates from the Iron Molders Union of North America agreed to a general wage scale advance of fifteen per cent over the 1898 level.
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Atlanta
Stove Founders
National Defense Association
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
Senators Introduce Library Opening Bills in Senate
Senators McMillin and Penrose introduced bills in the senate on Thursday aimed at opening libraries or benefiting Americans through library access.
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McMillin and
Penrose
Senate
Atlanta to House Major Cotton Mill Machinery Plant
Atlanta plans a new plant for cotton mill machinery with 500000 dollars capital. One hundred thousand dollars will be raised locally, with 350000 pledged by English and New England capitalists. Local funds of 27500 were secured at a Business Men's league meeting.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Business Men’s League
South
Clarke County investigates release of Peg Leg Williams amid bond dispute
Clarke county officials plan an inquiry into the release of Peg Leg Williams a Georgia emigrant agent after he bonded in Atlanta while a Clarke county warrant pursued him. Williams had been escorting enslaved Africans to Mississippi. local objection and an ensuing arrest in Fulton county led to his release when the Clarke warrant did not reach authorities in time.
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Clarke County
Peg Leg
Williams
Georgia
Atlanta
Athens
Mississippi
Fulton County
Nelms
McKinley Signs Measure Making Financial Bill Law
President McKinley signed the financial bill at 1 14 PM Wednesday in the cabinet room after Indiana's Mr Overstreet delivered the bill. He noted past bills approved on the 14th and used a new gold pen and holder brought by Overstreet for the signing.
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Overstreet
Indiana
White House
Congress
Escape Plot and Prisoner Transfers Stir Cape Town News
Advices from Cape Town report a plot to free Boer prisoners at Simonstown foiled. Prisoners and bulk of Cronje’s army travel toward St Helena while melons carried compromising letters trigger an inquiry. Strong exiles faction follows the decision to move the captives Wednesday night.
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Cape Town
Simonstown
Trave Rte
St. Helena
Bloemfontein Falls to British Forces After Surrender
Bloemfontein surrendered Tuesday morning with Lord Roberts occupying the presidency and General French nearing the town. A deputation met Lord Roberts at Spitzkop as crowds cheered the British flag and the queen's dispatch brought nationwide rejoicing.
French at Bloemfontein Dispatch Sparks London Excitement
London advices on Tuesday afternoon claimed General French with his entire army reached Bloemfontein, capital of the Orange Free State. Details of the advance remain limited to Lord Roberts dispatches, and arrival does not confirm entry into the city.
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Bloemfontein
Steyn
General French
Kellner
Lord Roberts
Spitzkop
President's House
French
Orange Free State
Bloemenfontein
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