Conference Hopes Rise for Peace Talks Amid War News
London reports President Kruger plans to meet President Steyn possibly in the Orange Free State as observers doubt an immediate peace. Boers resist pressure to end the war while Britain weighs testing their defensive resolve under new war conditions. Also notes money order dispatch limits to Transvaal and Orange Free State.
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London
Kruger
Ito
Pretoria
Steyn
Orange Free State
South Africa
Eagland
Devilliers
Hofmeyer
Tewater
Great Britain
Osfontein
Liverpool
Lord Roberts
Lord Pauncefote Should Remain During Campaign
The Times editorial urges that Lord Pauncefote stay in Washington during the US general election period. It argues his presence helps manage Anglo American tensions, notes pressure on President McKinley over the Boers issue, and warns against letting empire policy be swayed by domestic political shifts and Irish or German votes.
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London
Times
Pauncefote
United States
America
Washington
Atlantic
McKinley
Lord Pauncefote
Postal Money Order Wording Confuses Kruger Payment
Postal officials note a dispatch claiming a money order to President Kruger in Pretoria was returned. The notice dated November 1, 1899, warned that owing to the postal department delay a payment could not be completed.
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Washington
Kruger
Pretoria
Post Office Department
Roberts Clears Field Before Him as Boers Retreat
New York March 3 A dispatch from London says General Butler's victory at Paardeberg led to Boer retreat aims after Cronje fell to Roberts at Ladysmith and Cronje's mercy. Natal advance slowed to move guns and stores, leaving two guns behind as Boer discipline collapsed and Natal loosens from republican forces. Public interest wanes as end of war appears near. Roberts concentrates forces at Iberty, overcoming transport hurdles.
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New York
Tribune
London
Buller
Ladysmith
Cronje
Roberts
Paardeberg
Natal
Butler
Iberty
Coeur d Alene Trouble Hearings Move Through Congress
Edward Flannigan of Mullan Idaho testified before the house committee on military affairs about the Coeur d Alene troubles. He described July notices barring organized labor from the miners cemetery and threats of arrest for attending the annual ceremony. He said permits to work were required and purchasable and that officials opened letters to inmates before delivery. Thomas Henri, former miner and property owner, testified on peacekeeping orders, saloon closures, and alleged prejudices in coroner proceedings.
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Washington
Edward Flannigan
Mullan
Idaho
House Committee
Coeur d'Alene
Organized Labor
Hull
Sinclair Bartlett
Stuenenberg
Democratice
Orm
Plannigan
Thomas Henri
Treasury to coin silver bullion under Sherman act soon
A Washington dispatch reports the treasury plans to expedite coinage of silver bullion under the Sherman act as soon as a pending financial bill becomes law. bullion valued at 74,000,605 dollars remains on hand, represented by treasury notes outstanding.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Department
Treasury plans outline massive coinage and retire notes
The bill proposes coining 1,800,000 dollars monthly and expanding subsidiary coinage to reach 100,000,000 dollars, needing about 25,000,000 dollars in subsidiary coins. It also aims to mint four million dollars monthly in silver dollars, with the result that bullion would be coined and treasury notes retired within eighteen months.
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Treasury
Changes In Canal Plans In Nicaragua
A Washington dispatch reports modifications to the Nicaragua canal plan as the first Walker commission learns it is impracticable to build the Boca San Carlos dam across the San Juan river just above its mouth. Surveys seek a nearby workable site for the dam.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Nicaragua Canal
Walker Commission
San Juan River
San Carlos
Boca San Carlos
New Combination Proposed
Chicago March 3 The Chronicle Bay reports that syndicates now control railroads east of Chicago and St Louis plan to absorb Great Lakes water lines. A vast pool would unify large lake boat companies with rail lines, establishing a common rate structure across eastern routes. Major figures More Gan Rockefeller Harriman and Hill are cited as driving the lake deal.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Great Lakes
More Gan
Rockefeller
Harriman
Hill
Lake Deal
He Will Claim Damages in Corwin Sale Case
The sale of the condemned revenue cutter Corwin to Captain E. Coffin of Boston for 16000 prompts a treasury department inquiry. Captain W T Carroll of Portland, who bid 16100, plans a $25000 damages claim alleging he bid in good faith and was not notified higher bidders failed to pay. The case centers on the bid process and government award decisions.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Revenue
Corwin
E. Coffin
Boston
Treasury Department
W. T. Carroll
Portland
Carroll
Diplomats to Press Britain on American Dentists
A Washington special to the Herald says Ambassador Choate will be directed to urge Britain's foreign office to end the discrimination against American dentists registered in England. Dr. L. J. Mitchell and his brother Dr. William Mitchell, now practicing in London, met with Secretary Hay and Rep. Lybrand to note that since 1893 Britain has refused to register American dentists.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Ambassador Choate
England
L. J. Mitchell
Ohio
London
William Mitchell
State Department
Lybrand
Hay
Choate
Mexican troops press Maya stronghold in Yucatan offensive
A Oaxaca dispatch reports General Braves' government forces advancing on Santa Cruz in Yucatan. Mexican troops moved on Aguada where about 3,000 Maya soldiers were entrenched, driving them from the trenches after a battle that left thirty-two Indians killed. further assault on Santa Cruz slated for early next week.
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Chicago
Oaxaca
Mex
Braves
Yucatan
Santa Cruz
Aguada
Bravos
Two Steamers Aground In New York Harbor
The Hamburg American line steamer Pennsylvania grounded in Gedney channel in the lower bay after leaving for Plymouth and Hamburg. Her machinery appears damaged. The French steamer La Normandie, bound for Havre, grounded in the channel opposite the Pennsylvania. Tugs are trying to float both vessels.
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New York
Hamburg- American Line
Pennsylvania
Plymouth
Hamburg
Gedney Channel
J.p
la Normandie
Havre
Rearing in Clark Case Committee Sets Briefs and Time
Washington March 3 senate committee on elections held a consultation with counsel for both sides in the Clark investigation and allotted two weeks for preparing arguments to be presented on the island. Oral arguments will occupy all hours for each side with memorialists opening and closing. Former Senator Edmunds and Mr Birney speak for the memorialists while Faulkner and Roger Foster speak for Mr Chavie. Faulkner aims to present a comparative statement in parallel columns showing evidence for and against.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Elections
Clark
Seage
Gtant
Edmunds
Bireney
Faulkner
Roger Foster
Chavie
Senate Hears Corbin Court Martial Records Request
In Washington on March 3 the Senate passed Pettigrew's resolution directing the Secretary of War to forward to the Senate the court martial records of 1964 involving Lieutenant Colonel Corbin, adjutant general of the army, plus related information on his service. The Quay resolution was debated with Ross opposing sealing. he argued vacancies can be filled only during a legislative recess.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
Secretary of War
Corbin
Nhen
Rana
Ross
Ife
Quay
Death of Representative Eppes Overshadows House Session
Washington March House members hung the desk of Virginia’s Representative Eppes with crepe and flowers after news of his death. Unanimous consent postponed the Aldrich Robbina contested election vote to next Tuesday at 2 30 pm while debates continue Monday and Tuesday. A bill authorizing government acquisition of reservation of giant trees in California was passed. Hay expressed sorrow and offered resolutions of respect unanimously adopted. A committee of 18 members was appointed to accompany the funeral escort, and a Senate committee joined as guards. The House adjourned at 12 48.
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Washington
Representative Eppes
Virginia
Aldrich-Robbina
California
Hay
Eppes
Senate
House
All Stocks Gained In Active New York Session
Stocks opened weak and lower in New York trading on March 3 but soon recovered with broad gains. Third Avenue rose 5 percent as demand from shorts surged after the bank statement. Sugar jumped about a point above par with high priced specialties, iron and steel stocks and local traction issues advancing around 3 to 1 points. The session closed strong with widespread gains and robust activity.
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New York
Third Avenue
Shorts
Pro Rating on Railroads Reported at New York Conference
The Times reports a trunk line conference where notices claimed proration ending March 1 west of Chicago and the Mississippi. Some lines like Chesapeake & Ohio Norfolk and Archville line reportedly continue old plans awaiting formal acceptance. The excuse given by officials remains unclear.
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New York
the Times
Chiago
Mississippi
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Archeville
Lines Await Notice on Trunk Connection Agreement
The lines indicate they have not yet received notice that a trunk line connection agreement has been made. They state that upon receipt of such notice they will conform to the action taken by the other lines.
Colombia Revolt Prospects Fade With Reports of Government Retreat
A Tribune dispatch from Laguayara Venezuela reports dimming chances for a Colombia settlement. Rumors say President San Clemente and cabinet may have left Bogota and Anapoima for Tena, north of the capital, though unconfirmed. A government force under General Palacia fought insurgents near Piseo, about 20 miles from Barranquilla, with both sides claiming victory. insurgents reportedly suffered 200 plus killed or wounded and 180 captured, while the government tally exceeded 160 casualties.
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New York
the Tribune
Laguayara
Venezuela
Colombia
San Clemente
Bogota
Anapoima
Tena
Hawet
Uribe
Ila
Palacia
Piseo
Barranquilla
First Lafayette Dollar Sent to France in 1900s
Robert J. Thompson, secretary of the Lafayette monument commission, acted as U. S. special commissioner to present President Loubet with the first Lafayette dollar in a casket costing $1,000. The ceremony occurred at the Elysee palace with remarks on renewed friendship and reciprocity between the United States and France, followed by a luncheon with Madame Loubet and M. Delvasse.
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Paris
Robert J. Thompson
Lafayette Monument Commission
United States
McKinley
Loubet
Elysee Palace
Thompson
France
Object To Bishop's Visit in Cuba Conversation
Gen Jose Lacret Molette and Felipe Perizo Cuban leaders met Acting Secretary Meiklejohn at the War Department to object to Bishop Sbarretti's intended appearance in Cuba. They claimed government interference possible, but Meiklejohn explained the U S constitution forbids church state entanglement and executive could not intervene in such matters.
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Washington
Jose Lacret Molette
Felipe Perizo
War Department
Meikle- John
Cuba
Sbarretti
Canadian Pacific Wreck Near Ponty Pool Toronto
The Montreal express on the Canadian Pacific bound for Toronto jumped the track between Ponty Pool and Burketon and plunged down a stage embankment as it neared the bottom. The coaches overturned in the rapid descent, with many passengers injured including several members of parliament returning from Ottawa namely Keigh, Jon McCarthy, C. L. Kiopfer, Jainen Featherstone, L. H. McPherson and Ww. McCleary.
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Toronto
Montreal Express
Canadian Pacific
Ponty Pool
Burketon
Ottawa
Keigh
Jon McCarthy
C. L. Kiopfer
Jainen Featherstone
L. H. McPherson
Ww. McCleary
Mrs Roosevelt Plans Trip to Cuba and Studies
The Journal Advertiser reports Theodore Roosevelt Jr. will start for Cuba Wednesday. Mrs. Roosevelt will personally inspect homes and life, study conditions, and spend a month pursuing her studies.
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New York
The
Journal Advertiser
Theodore Ttnostevet
Cuba
Roosevelt
Republicans To Meet For State Convention Delegates
Helena Mont March 3 Chairman Woolman of the republican central committee notified state committeemen of a March 17 meeting to fix the time and place for the state convention. They will select six delegates and six alternates to the National Republican convention in Philadelphia and decide the delegate apportionment. The committee will also likely decide where the state convention will be held to nominate the state ticket for November.
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Sprolal
Inter Mountain
Helena
Mont
Woolman
Republican Central Committee
Philadelphia
Dillon Freighter Dies After Lethal Laudanum Intake
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Dillon Montana March 3. Dan Danskin a 33 year old freighter died last evening in Dillon from the effects of taking three ounces of laudanum during a personal crisis. This death is recorded as self inflicted.
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Dillon
Mont
Dan Danskin
Shoes business sale closure announced by buyer
The retiring owner sells his business stock and Jet line at fifty cents on the dollar to the buyer. For five years Rodda built a reputation for selling reliable shoes offering dependable service year round. The buyer made a cash offer and completed acquisition of the Jet line.
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Rodda
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