British Armies Engage in Three Fronts in South Africa
London reports three British armies active in South Africa. One in the Free State near 6,000 Boers. Cape Colony horns under Generals Brabant and Clements with Gatacre in the center. Natal forces largely inactive this week awaiting the Boer retreat. Pretoria as main objective shadows Mafeking relief from the south. Transit of supplies to railway work continues with new steamers near completion for the Amoor route.
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London
Free State
Cape Colony
Natal
Roberts
Brabant
Clements
Gatacre
Bloemfontein
Buller
Pretoria
Mafeking
Plumer
Denied Peace Offers Amid Transvaal Negotiation Talks
A Times telegraph from Lorenzo Marques reports persistent talk of peace negotiations by the Transvaal republic while Boers threaten stand at Glencoe and Laing's Nek and reinforce Pretoria. Kruger urges burghers to hold firm, faith guiding the defense as Free State forces may retreat to the Transvaal. Colenso casualties total 31 killed and 120 wounded Feb week.
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London
Times
Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal
Glencoe
Laing
Nek
Pretoria
Natal
Cronje
Kruger
Bloemfontein
Colenso
Leander Brings Coal for Railways From Japan
The Norwegian steamer Leander arrived in San Francisco on March 5 with a cargo of coal from Japan and will load railroad material for local and Visdivostok. The ship carries to support railway needs and related shipments.
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San Francisco
Leander
Japan
Wheat loading rush tied to tax sworn statements
In San Francisco and Port Costa over 50 000 tons of wheat on 18 British ships were loaded in 48 hours. Shipowners hurried to place cargoes before sworn tax statements are required, risking near ten thousand dollars in unpaid taxes if on foreign vessels.
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San Francisco
Port Costa
Attempted suicide in West Oakland man found grievously wounded
Ethelbert F. Smith, with throat gashed and wrists severed, was found on a West Oakland street after an attempted self harm with a razor. He was said to be recovering from serious wounds and had recently returned from the Orient en route to his brother on Long Island. Officials cite dissipation as the motive.
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Oakland
Cal
Ethelbert F. Smith
New York
Japan
Orient
St. James
Long Island
Rights of U S Consuls in Germany Spark Diplomatic Tension
A Washington dispatch says the German governor of Dusseldorf limited American consuls from obtaining commercial information. If confirmed, the U S would demand adherence to the 1871 treaty provisions on consular privileges and immunity. The report notes similar treaties with Prussia and other German states.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Odorf
Germany
State Department
United States
Prussia
Dusseldorf
Agraved
Har Presented to Senate for California Seat
Hon. Thomas R. Har, newly elected California senator, was presented to the Senate by Senator Perkins. The oath was administered by Frye.
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Washington
Thomas R. Har
California
Senate
Perkins
Frye
Hi s friends claim ex senator led New York delegation
The Albany correspondent reports that David B. Hill’s supporters claim he headed New York’s delegation to the national Democratic convention, with ex judge Augustus Van Wyck of Brooklyn and Richard Croker among the notable figures mentioned.
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New York
the Tribune
Albany
David B
Hill
Teliow
Augustus van Wyck
Brooklyn
Richard Croker
Democratic Nomination Talk Mentioned for Van Wyck Vice President
The report notes discussions about nominating ex-Judge Van Wyck for vice president at the Democratic national convention. Edward Murphy Jr of Troy is also referenced as part of the delegation from Manhattan.
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Borough
Manhattan
Edward Murphy, Jr
Troy
van Wyck
Alsace Lorraine Rejects American Grape Vines import
March 5 report from Strasberg states the Alsace Lorraine government refused the vine growers petition to import American grape vines to renew ruined vineyards. Baron Zorn von Bulach, secretary of state for agriculture, warned that American vines would bring worse blights than phylloxera.
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Strasberg
Alsace-Lorraine
Baron Zorn von Bulach
Mrs Leland Stanford Improves After Pneumonia Illness
Mrs Leland Stanford, ill at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with pneumonia symptoms, shows signs of improvement. She sat up briefly last night and doctors hope a turning point has been reached and pneumonia avoided.
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New York
Leland Stanford
Fifth Avenue
Dry Tortugas loses status as naval station
New York March 5 A Washington dispatch reports naval officials have no rights at Dry Tortugas after expending over 500000 dollars in a year to establish a coaling station and rendezvous on the gulf coast and West Indies. The fortification at Fort Jefferson was built but the site is deemed unsanitary and turned to quarantine service. The navy was ordered to halt work and withdraw by April 1 as Fort Jefferson becomes the focus for yellow fever and plague precautions.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
Gulf Coast
West Indies
Chesapeake
Central America
Fort Monroe
Cervera
Spain
Fort Jefferson
Tortugas
Cuba
Witnesses widen Idaho trouble testimony at Coeur d'Alene hearing
Moses Simons testified before the house committee on the Coeur d'Alene investigation about his removal from office after the mining demonstration and five days in jail. William Powers described his roles in Mullan Idaho and the Wardner explosion aftermath and a later arrest and bull pen confinement.
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Washington
William Powers
Mullan
Idaho
Wardner
United States Industrial Commission
Powers
Industrial Commission
Hiimn
The Grant Arrives in San Francisco
The Grant arrives in San Francisco on March 5 after a 27 day voyage from the Atlantic route. Reports indicate 201 pieces of merchandise were delivered with 87 discharged personnel and two other individuals mentioned, while brief ceremonial steps were noted.
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San Francisco
Grent Arived Teaay
K Be
War in Chinatown as two merchants are killed
The San Francisco Chinatown fights a highbinder war after four attackers killed Poon Gee and Low Seen and seriously wounded Long Chou of Tuck Wo Co. Police Chief Sullivan vows to stamp out the band or clear Chinatown with Chinese cooperation.
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Sullivan
San Francisco
Chinatown
Sam Yup
Poon Gee
Low Seen
Long Chou
Tuck Wo & Co
Chou
Sullivam
Government to Start Smokeless Powder Plant at Indian Head
The government will begin smokeless powder manufacture soon at Indian Head proving grounds. The plant is nearly complete though machinery was delayed. A rail linked electric power system will run the factory and two magazines, storage tanks, and other processing buildings. Rear Admiral O Neill says government will not compete with private makers except to qualify. Experiments will aim to improve powder quality and private firms seek mixing formulas for inferior grades to bid on government contracts.
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New York
Indian Head Proving Grounds
O'Neill
Ordnance
Killed At a Crossing Chicago March 5
William Or Ferry owner of Lake Forest potato grounds, a longtime Chicago real estate dealer, was instantly killed crossing the Chicago Northwestern tracks at the Lake Forest depot while awaiting a train. He also owned a California ranch and had donated Ferry Hall to Lake Forest University. his family held extensive railroad interests in Chicago.
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Chicago
William Or. Ferry
Lake Forest
North- Western Railroad
Chicago & Northwestern, Railroad
Prosecution Demanded Over Charleston Officers
A Washington dispatch says Rear Admiral Watson will lead a full inquiry into intoxication charges against Charleston crew. Secretary Long has asked the court to name guilty officers specifically. The secretary is inclined to doubt the charges, noting the officers were sent to the department for Burgerie.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Watson
Charleston
Long
Pea
Department
Burgerie
Pepe
Ted
Clergyman's Charge Prompts Naval Inquiry Over Officers
Rear Admiral Watson received the clergyman's communication and will conduct a strict inquiry. Officials think an enlisted man with a grievance against Charleston's officers supplied the clergyman with the information.
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Watson
Department O
Charleston
Baseball Prospect Tommy Sheehan Joins St. Louis
Tommy Sheehan the standout third baseman from Sacramento has moved to Hot Springs Arkansas to join the St. Louis team for spring practice in the national league circuit. He rose from a local boys team after the previous season and gained prominence with the Gilt Edge club.
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Sacramento
Cal
Tommy Sheehan
Hot Springs
Ark
St. Louis
Sharkey and Fitz Sign 25 Round Bout Pact
Tom Sharkey and Bob Fitzsimmons signed articles for a 25 round fight to be held in the first week of August. The purse is described as the largest yet offered and the winner takes all. Queensbury rules will govern the bout.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Queensbury
Socialists Expelled From Federated Labor Union
The central fed eral labor union adopted resolutions expelling members of the socialist trade and labor alliance from the federated union. The expelled members belong to the De Leon branch of the socialist labor party in New York.
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New York
Central Fedberal Labor Union
Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance
Federated Union
de Leon
Socialist Labor Party
Various Livingston News Highlights From March 1900
A string of notices from Livingston report births in Manitowoc Wisconsin and property deals in the Park hotel, Hoffinman post office and Montana coal ventures. Also updates on deaths Adolph Leopold and Fred J Sherman, and the purchase of land and coke plants by Montana Coal and Coke at Horr with management talks and owner changes.
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Montana Coal and Coke Company
Butte & Yellowstone Coal and Coke Company
Horr
H. L. Frantkof
A. O. Newton
Frank
Newton
Palmer Creek
Trevasey Mountain
Hennessys New Tailoring Opens With Fabric Display
Hennessys New Tailoring announces its informal opening and a showcase of imported fabrics for Spring. A large assortment of swell suitings coats Westings and trouserings is on display in the South Window on Main Street with more on exhibit in the tailoring department. The firm calls the display the richest textures in the region and invites all interested to call and examine them. There is convenient reception for ladies in the tailoring department on the second floor.
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Main Street
Hennessy
Banister's Fine Shoes Show New Spring Styles
Hennesey's will premiere Banister's new spring footwear with sixteen styles. The range includes Tan Russia Calf, Tam Viel Kid, Colored Star Calf, Satin Calf variants, and Velour Calf in colors such as tan, chocolate, wine, oxblood, Rusata, and black. All up to date and offered at one price.
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Hennesey's
Banister
Tan Russia
Knox Hats Parade of Spring Fedoras in Fashion
A fashion note invites readers to watch Knox Hats displays this spring featuring favorite fedoras in black gray brown and pearl shades. Soft brimmed styles and featherweight crushers priced from 2.50 to 3.50 cater to travelers and dressers who value appearance.
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Nan
Bidek
Belgium
Knox
New Derby Hat Styles Highlight Knox Quality
Six style options include black, seal, laurel, golden brown and cedar. The noted dressers prize the Knox quality and general excellence as unmatched in the world.
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Amoor
Fulton Tron Works
Bard
Sharkey
Fitz
Livingston
J. 8. Woods
Mr. Mitchell
Park Hotel
J. W. Hefferlin
Pacific Coast
Hoffinman
Trail Creek
Mountain House
Duncan
Gallatin County
A. F. Leopold
Adolph
Denver
Colo
Henry Rocksinger
Deer Lodge
Jardine
Mike McGliveray
Pest
Big Timber
Mins Belcher
Candy Club
D. A. McCaw
Mra. McCue
Mra. McLaren
Woodcraft
Attor
Ney M
Wilson
Fred J. Sherman
Laurel
Woodmen of America
C. Sherman
Northcote
Minn
William Hruga
Charles BR. Power
Chateau County
Ben Sheffield
Livingscom Fair and Racing Association
Mr. Hruga
Hennessy’s New Tailoring
Hennessy’s
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