Kruger Seeks Cessation of Hostilities Amid Peace Hopes
London dispatches report signs of possible peace in South Africa as Kruger appeals to Lord Salisbury for a halt. Boers show demoralisation and retreat while British advances near Bloemfontein tighten control. Officials view Kruger's peace bid as time-buying. Kitchener’s reforms boost efficiency and readiness for Pretoria siege.
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London
South Africa
Roberts
Free State
Glencoe
Lourento Marques
Kruger
Bloemfontein
Jamestown
Aliwal
Cape Colony
Natal
Lord Roberts
Warren
Vaal
Pretoria
John Redmond
House of Commons
Ireland
Irish Transvaal Committee
Redmond
Dublin
Balinbury
Transvaal
Great Britain
Salisbury
General Kitchener's Work and Dutch Moves
A London dispatch to the Tribune says General De Larey may stand at Abraham's Kraal while Dutch forces concentrate north of Brandfort. British occupation of the Free State capital is not likely to be seriously contested. Transport for General Robarts' army during the long march from the railway base has been excellent, with delay mainly due to road conditions.
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England
Kitchener
South Africa
Leas
Anl
Methuen
French
Gatacre
de Aar
Belmont
Capetown
Roberts
New York
Tribune
London
de Larey
Abraham's Kraal
Bitte
Hrandfort
Free State
Robarts
Afghanistan Is Loyal to Britain and India
London's March 9 report quotes the Ameer of Afghanistan asserting Afghanistan’s policy toward Great Britain and Russia. He argues Russia fears a Muslim rising if Afghanistan is pressed, says Muslims would resist conquest, offers to send troops to aid Britain in the Transvaal, notes Afghan soldiers are not sea-trained, and pledges unwavering support to England both on land and in India.
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London
Ameer
Afghanistan
India
England
Boer Rout Complete in London War Report March
War office dispatch from General Rob erto describes a March 7 engagement at Oplar Grove where Presidents Kruger and Steyn attended to rally their troops. Despite efforts, the rout was complete as Boer forces could not withstand British artillery and the formidable army.
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London
War Office
Roberto
Oplar Grove
Kruger
Steyn
Alry
Naval Brigade Arrives in Durban from Ladysmith
A 200 strong naval brigade from Ladysmith under Captain Lambeton was enthusiastically greeted in Durban March 8. The force, part of HMS Terrible, carried the worn Union Jack from the siege, with gunners who aided Ladysmith’s defense leading the march. Lunch followed at a station shed before the march to embarkation for Elmonstown led by Captain Percy Scott.
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Durban
Ladysmith
Lambeton
H.M. 8
Percy Scott
Elmonstown
British War Loan Opens With 20 Million Pounds Issue
London notes the open war loan totaling 20 million pounds with 2 percent interest. Bonds redeemable at par in ten years. Issue price set at 98 pounds ten shillings.
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London
Important Railroad Meeting Sets Stage for Key Policy
Chicago March 9 The Times Herald reports a pivotal railroad meeting may shape policy after officials signaled adherence to a president's agreement to halt certain wartime railway actions. Officials discussed stations, routes, and future cargo plans amid tense preparation for nationwide changes.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Western passenger meeting set for Monday to discuss commissions
The Western Passenger Association will hold a meeting next Monday to vote on commissions paid to third parties. Orders for the call were received yesterday and notices went out to Hines west of Chicago. Presidents and agents across western roads are in New York, with details to be ratified. The Great Northern withdraws the 325 colonist rate from St. Paul to north Pacific points, restoring normal tariffs at all gateways.
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Chicago
Western Passener Association
Ohio River
Pacific Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Pasifla
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
New York
St. Paul
North Pacific
Man seeks new trial to get gallows over 25 year murder sentence
Archibald Carle asked Judge Bretano for a new trial yesterday to plead guilty to murder and be hanged rather than serve 25 years, after a jury convicted him of killing Hector McKenzie. The judge denied mercy and sentenced him to 25 years at hard labor in the penitentiary.
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Chicago
Archibald Carle
Bretano
Hector McKensie
Carle
Hector McKenzie
McKenzie
Treaty Modification Sways Ratification Prospects
Washington reports indicate Senator Aldrich and New England colleagues oppose ratification of the French treaty. They have likely secured a stay of proceedings to prevent action before March 24, with talks underway to push for an extension. Opponents argue provisions are defective and need changes, though the president remains urged to push for ratification in the current form.
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New Yor
Herald
Washington
Aldrich
New England
Ask For Reinforcements In Manila March 9
Generals Young and Hood request reinforcements and send a battalion of the 48th regiment to Aparri with more troops to follow. Rebels have long attacked Aparri but were repelled. Residual unrest grows as rebels hold reunions in North Ilocos and the red Katipunan cross reappears. Insurgent generals Tinto and Flordes are driven toward Hood's area, while shortages limit garrison strength and affect native loyalties.
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Manila
Young
Hood
Aparri
Ilocos
Tinto
Flordes
Wage Advance Reached at Youngstown Conference
At a bi monthly wage conference in Youngstown, representatives of the Amalga mated association and the iron manufacturers agreed on a 95 cent per ton advance in the rate. The adjustment, in effect since 188, affects about 20,000 workers across the industry.
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Youngstown
Amalgamated Appociation
Martial law debate in Coeur d'Alene probe
Washington hearings reveal Sovereign contends martial law was declared by state not federal authorities and that military presence terrorized residents. Testimony suggests mining led interests sought huge capitalization, prompting discussion of a broader investigation into New York capital ties and a possible second inquiry.
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Washington
Sovereign
Coeur d'Alene Investigaton
Wayer
Marion Law
War Department
Chicago
Bunker Hill
The
Standard
Industrial Commission
al Sh
Telean
Coeur d'Alene
New York
Sulzer
Hull
Senate appropriations bill for Porto Rico customs dues
In the Senate, Allison reported from the appropriations committee on the house bill authorizing customs dues from Porto Rico for Oct 18, 1898 to Jan 1, 1900 totaling 2,096,459 dollars and said he would call up the measure tomorrow. Mason then moved to discharge the Foreign Relations Committee from further action on a resolution expressing sympathy for the Boers. The motion was laid before the Senate, and Davis moved to close the doors as the chamber recessed into executive session at 1 22 p.m.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Committee
House
Porto Rico
Mason
Yeateray
Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
House Proceedings on Private Pension Bills
Washington March under a new rule the house went into committee of the whole and began considering private pension bills, marking a procedural shift in the session's work.
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Washington
House
Liberals Face Possible Dissolution After Plains Election
A Winnipeg dispatch reports the Liberal position in the Beautiful Plains race is precarious. If Davidson loses, Premierial Donald may seek a dissolution from the governor, potentially leaving Liberals powerless and facing disaster. The ongoing question is whether the governor will grant dissolution.
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Paul
Winnipeg
Dispatch
Plains
Davidson
Donald
Riot at Bull Fight in Chicago Sparks Near Lynching
A chaotic bull fight incident described in a letter from Austin, Texas recounts violence at Ban Luin Potosi, Mexico. The account notes a Sunday event under Jose Marrero of Havana, with remnants of a crowd attempting to resist and the bulls ultimately failing the displayed contest.
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Chicago
Austin
Tex
Ban Luin Potosi
Mex
Jose Marrero
Havana
Iven
Feafro
Riot Ends Rough Ring Exhibition With Fire In Arena
Spectators hissed and groaned as fists and stones flew in the ring. The audience disrupted the show in chairs benches and handrails and then caused a fire. Bullfighters faced violence as the performance collapsed amid anger and unrest.
Case Not the Plague in San Francisco
Washington reports March 9 that Surgeon Gassaway forwards from San Francisco dated March 8: a Chinese man who died and was suspected of plague had been in the city 16 years and recently treated for other diseases. Likely death from lung congestion or pneumonia. Bacteriological results not yet received. Another suspected case at the city and county hospital not plague.
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Washington
The
Marine Hospital Service
Gassaway
San Francisco
Chineman
Loss of Paris Theatre Francais art treasures described
Paris dispatch reports a devastating fire at the Comedie Francais destroying portraits of Mollere and Dumas figures and the famed archives. The blaze, traced to a hot air furnace, also wrecked the theatre’s manuscript records dating back two centuries and prompted a bill to move elaborate exhibitions to the Odeon.
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Rachel
Gerome
Mile. Clairlon
Meda
David Garrick
Mile. Mara
Asienne Lecouvreur
Mollere
Loula XIV
Houdon
Voltaire
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Cafleri
George Sand
Theatre Francais
Journal of
la Grande
Moliere
la Fontaine
Chamber of Deputies
Odeon
Debs Accepts Nomination for President at Socialist Rally
Debs consents to accept the nomination for president after previously declining it. Eugene Wu is noted in association with the event in Indianapolis on a date in March. Job Harriman is slated to be nominated for vice president.
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Indianapolis
Eugene Wu
Debs
Amalgamated Socialists
Job Harriman
Canal Bill Amended to Allow U S Defense of Canal
Washington March 9 The senate foreign relations committee agreed to report the Hay Pauncefote treaty amended to grant U S defense authority for the canal after construction. The change, nearly unanimous, aims to speed ratification while Morgan reserved mild objections and agreed to the amendment.
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Washington
Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
Morgan
Senate
United States
Paragraphs Adopted in Reichstag Meat Bill Vote
Berlin March The Reichstag adopted paragraphs 1 2 and 14 of the meat bill with varied majorities. Paragraph 14 dealing with prohibition of meat imports was approved by 163 to 8.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Wash Fabrics Show Wide Range of Cottons and Percales
Advertises a large selection of cottons and percales including Zephyr Ginghams, Marlboro Satins, and calico designs. Highlights 32 to 86 inch widths, 400 designs, and prices from 5 to 12 cents a yard. Notes free samples by mail and appealing, washable fabrics with bright colorings.
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O. R
Turkey
Dyck Ang
Colored Shirts in Latest Manhattan Styles and Prices
A selection of Manhattan brand shirts in percales madras and muslin. Shown are colored shirts with cuffs detachable, priced 1 3/4 2 00 and 2 50. Fancy colored shirts by Wilson Bros. Cloett Co. First class white shirts in muslin linen with various bosom styles priced 1 1 2 and 1 6. Additional styles, all sizes and lengths, open stock and laundered ready to wear at 5c each.
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Wilson Bros
Cluett, Coon & Co
Manhattan
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Marlboro
Percales
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