Boers Raid Advances as Olivier Strives for Kroonstad
London dispatch reports a Boer raiding column about 400 men crossing toward Jacobsdal to sever the railway west of the Kimberley–Bloemfontein road. Olivier gathers 5,000 men with 25 miles of wagons in rugged country, aiming to reach Kroonstad or threaten Roberts’ main position. The British fleet faces exhausted cavalry horses and dislocated transport, with capacity for a delayed Pretoria push. Cape ports expect 10,000 transport and animal arrivals this week.
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London
Warrenton
Kimberley- Bloemfontein
Jacobsdal
Oliver
Charles Williams
Olivier
Lord Roberts
Basutu
Kroonstad
Riet River
Cronje
Pretoria
Cape Ports
Cape Town
Bord Roberts
Gady Roberts
War Office
Willing to Stand Trial in Texas Anti-Trust Case
Henry Clay Pierer of the Waters-Pierce Oil company appeared in Judge Scott's court at Waco to answer an indictment issued six years ago under Texas anti trust law. Named defendants include John D Rockefeller and Henry M Flagler of Standard Oil. Pierer posted 9000 dollars recognizance for the next term. The indictment concerns contracts with local merchants allegedly restraining competition. the offense is felony with fine or imprisonment.
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Henry Clay Pierer
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Waco
Tex
Scott
Texas
John D. Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oil Company
Pierce
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Law declares unsigned articles illegal in state case
Dispatch from San Francisco reports Judge Hunt ruling the late legislature failed to justify a law forcing newspaper articles to bear writers signatures. The decision labels that provision penal and says prosecutions must be brought by the people. Uttica Sun editor W L Compton dies in Seward after illness. he leaves a wife and four year old daughter, with $2000 insurance to the family. Helen Gould denies paying chaplains expenses in the Philippines. the Young Men’s Christian Association aided. Paris cabinet plans Paris exposition opening April 14. A Russian squadron arrives at Chemulpo hinting at a land concession demand in Korea. State v Mrs Horton case details incomplete.
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Salina Boston
State Penitentiary
Kansas
Sheldon
Dick Clark
Gaylord
State Bank of
Nortonville
The
State University
Wellington
Sante Fe
Emporia
N. A. Vyne
Roosevelt
Santiago
Dackson
League of Hutchinson
Topeka
Coburn
F. W. Blackmar
Kansas University
Ioe W. Smith
Fogenman
Inman
Bent Murdagh
Fred Slapf
Tralstead
Sprajight
Atchison
Territory of Kansas
Zepeka Commercial Club
Executive Council
State Labor Commission
Marion ‘County
Dickinson
Gavenworth County
Fort Scott
Wyandotte County
Rge Winter
Mankato
Minn
S. Hing
Sas
Curtis
Calderhead
Reeder
San Francisco
Tudge Hunt
Hout
W. L. Compton
Uttca Sun
Seward
Compton
Seward County
the Sun
Utica
Washington Dispatch
Helen M. Gould
Philippines
Young Men" Christian Association
List of Casualties From General Otis War Report
The War Department released a casualty list from General Otis dated Manila March 27 naming soldiers who died or were lost to disease in various units. The items include deaths from malaria and typhoid fever, drownings, wounds, dysentery, and other causes across infantry and cavalry units, with names such as Sambel Grimes, Johnston H. Ray, Chester Dunn, and Joseph W. Alphert, among many others.
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Otto
War Department
General Otis
Manila
Sambel Grimes
Eighteenth Infantry
Johnston H. Ray
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Chester Q. Dunn
Thirtyfourth
Charles. Sleicher
Treaty-first Infantry
Joseph W. Alphert
Party
Alexander
Bruce
Twenty-ninth Infantry
John I. Lynch
Thirty
Frank Anson
William Knuckles
Meury A. Sandman
Daniel Knight
Morty-ninth Infantry
Charles W. Sutton
Forty-second
Sylvester F. Rothwell
Thirty-seventh
Hugh McCall
George E. Congo
Twenty Seventh
Edward G. Roday
Cornelius E. Carter
Twentyfourth
Peter M. Watson
Hurley B. Kelley
Figg Will Not Prosecute In Gretna Court
In Gretna Nebraska county court Louis Figg announced he would not prosecute his son John Woods and William Browning after they were tarred and feathered by neighbors for alleged star actor activity in a chapter one incident. The cases were dismissed amid witnesses and alibi claims. Figg stated he would remain in Gretna to preach his faith and would face any threats without swerving from his religious convictions.
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Louis Figg
John Woods
William Browning
Fremont
Woods
Gretna
Agaon
Knights of Pythiss Convention in Detroit Planned
News in brief reports Detroit to host the supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythiss convention with other world events noted. Charles M Schwab re elected president of Carnegie Steel Company. Ex Senator John J Coyle of Philadelphia acquitted on bribery charges. A parcels post agreement between the United States and Nicaragua signed. A shipment of 1,308,030 dollars leaves New York for Philippines soldiers. A premature explosion at a Waterloo New Jersey dynamite blast kills one, wounds two. Trial of Philadelphia journalists accused of conspiring to injure Eugene J Darnell of Camden goes to the jury.
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Yukon River
Detroit
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythiss
Charles M. 'Schwab
Carnegie Stéet ‘Company
John J. Coyle
Pfils
Delphia
United States
Nicaragua
New York
Philippines
Waterloo
N. J
Philadelphia
Eugene J. Darnell
Camden
L. L. Brown Dies in Weeping Water Nebraska
L. L. Brown died Sunday morning at Weeping Water Nebraska and was buried there. He lived in the town and his death ends a long residence in the area.
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L. L. Brown
Weeping Water
Neb
Parental Solicitude and Discipline in a Wise Sermon
A 1900 sermon argues parental care hinges on guiding both bodies and minds of children. It cautions against extremes in discipline, warns of striving to control outcomes, and urges early, source-born influence to curb future troubles. The speaker recalls vivid scenes of motherhood, temptation, and the lifelong impact of parental example.
Actors' Children Avoid the Stage Across Generations
The piece notes that many famed actors resist exposing their offspring to acting. Kendal forbids a daughter on stage, Herne's daughters act with him, Hernhardt favors domestic life for her granddaughter, Duse keeps her daughter from the stage, Russell's daughter studies but stays off stage, Irwin's sons pursue army and business, and other families similarly steer descendants away from acting careers. Memphle Selmi ter.
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Sarah “Hernhardt
Elesnora Duse
Home for Horses in England Showcases Royal Aged Stable
A London charity dinner features the Home for Horses at Acton, run by the Duke of Portland. Forty-three horses, including pensioners and old favorites, enjoy a rest and care while benefiting poor handlers. The menu of carrots and bread appeals to the guests amid a scene of equine recuperation and devotion.
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London
Friar‘s Place Farm
Acton
Duke of Portland
United Kingdom
Thamgat
Ores Bards
Dorothy Hardy
Artix
Womnan
Hag
West
Louis
Faminiat Strategy Behind Oak Walk Invitations
In a puzzled exchange, Faminiat questions Misa Gettingold about inviting gentlemen on her walks to a large oak. The dialogue hints at a planned Break HaMber OF pegocher, with details unclear and the motive undisclosed.
Printers Day in Berlin Tuberculosis Congress Findings
A Berlin tuberculosis congress noted that over 49 percent of deceased Berlin printers were phthisical. Teeth models from Piper are highlighted as dentistry advances, while Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are recommended to keep digestion healthy and support teeth. The ad ends with a homespun image of happiness after time in a cheerful home.
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Phthiatr
Berlin
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Child Suffering From Scrofula
In Washington D C a mother recounts her 16 month old son's illness mis diagnosed as measles then mumps and scrofula. After four months of medicines a running sore appeared. A neighbor's tale of Hood's Sarsaparilla prompted trial and the remedy led to a complete recovery after renewed use.
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Washington, D. C
Hood
K &T
N. E
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