Intervention Quest Fueled by Boer War Crises
Dispatches from The Hague and Washington report Kruger appealing to Belgium Holland and Switzerland for intervention as US mediating efforts to end the Transvaal war gain traction. London notes Roberts poised to reach Bloemfontein within days amid Boer resistance and rail control shifting forces, with Mafeking relief rumors unresolved.
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The
Hague
Kruger
Pretoria
Nas
Transvaal
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Mander-In
Gatacre
Bethulie Bridge
Apedala
Aasygel Kop
Lord Roberts
Bethulie
Lord Roberta
Bloemfontein
Free State
Roberta
St. James
Mafeking
Natal
Buller
Cape Colony
Kitchener
Soldiers suffer in harsh veldt march to Koodoosberg
London reports from March 12 cite sunstroke and dehydration among General MacDonald's Highland brigade during a February 3 march to Koodoosberg. After ten miles men faltered. water near the drift allowed camp by 1 p.m. Two died, one later found deranged. lessons warn against long midday treks without water, urging river or rail routes to Pretoria.
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London
Associated Press
MacDonald
Highland Brigade
Koodoosberg
the Times
Pretoria
Receiver Wilson 15 not in possession in Butte stay issued
The Montana Supreme Court granted a stay on the appointment of £. H. Wilson as receiver of the Snohomish and Tramway mines in Butte. The stay requires a $100,000 bond to cover damages, with $25,000 to indemnify others from the stay. The court noted a competing US receiver already in charge and emphasized the stay until the appeal is heard.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
H. Wilson
Silver Bow County
Snohomish
Butte
Clancy
Supreme Court
Brantley
Butte & Boston Mining Company
United States Court
Wilson
Cullen
Piggott
District Court
Deer Lodge
Granite
Matthew Smith
John J. Denhitt
Court of Ha
Daniel Shields
Cyril Pauwolyn
James Tuohy
Lindsay
Juaticn Hunt
District Court of
Gallatin County
Pat Toohey
Campbell J
Harsh South Africa march brims with dust and discomfort
Dispatches from Orange River and Modder River describe soldiers burdened with sixty pounds of gear and 160 rounds each, marching through red desert sands. The Highlanders suffer torn kilts and brutal conditions as dust storms, heat, and flies plague camps, though the sun and vast skies offer rare relief.
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South Africa
Orange River
Thorna
H. F. Provost Batteraby
Morning Post
de Aar
Rusale
Modder River
Mr. Battersby
Modder
Young surgeon's story of the fight at Spionkop
London report recounts a young medical officer's private letter from Spion Kop. He describes choosing a position under clay banks with a Red Cross flag, patients arriving on stretchers, Boer fire targeting the area, and rapid shelling. He notes many wounded and dead, with details of dressing station work and the chaos of battle. Continued on page 3.
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Spionkop
London
Associated Press
Spion Kop
Daily Graphic
Red Cross
Epion Kop
Tenement House Fire Tragedy In Newark
A three story former church converted into a tenement in Newark’s Italian district burned early this morning. Fifteen people died as residents, many children, were trapped or smothered by the blaze. Vito Credavo was jailed on suspicion of starting the fire.
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Newark
N. J
Morris and
Fourteenth Avenue
Vito Credavo
Kentucky War Scare Maintains Tense Political Climate
Brankfort March 12 The war scare here has again apparently flattened all energy as leaders on both sides still express grave fears about the ultimate outcome The belief among Republicans is that attempts will be made to arrest the...
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Roberts
Free State
Brankfort
Alyereny
Legislature Faces Assassination Fallout in Kentucky
Republican lawmakers fled town after Goebel assassination sparking a mass exit. Democratic officials refuse to confirm warrants while arrests are expected in days. Taylor urged to move to London for safety but resists. State House convened amid militia watches. no molestation, militia escort returned with Pow ers and Captain Davis. no further reinforcements anticipated.
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Goebel
Tti
Taylor
London
State House
Peake
Alaska placer mining bill passes house with amendment on corporations
Washington March 12 report notes passage of a public lands committee bill to extend U S placer mining laws with shore rights changes in Alaska. Amendment bans corporate locating claims while the Wise Young election case from Virginia is debated. initial tie vote leads to defeat on reconsideration.
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Washington
House
Public Lands Committee
United States
Alaska
Cane Neme
Lacey
Wise-Young
Virginia
Driggs
Young
Yeas
Henderson
Wise
Richardson
Weeks
Senate reads Alaska civil code bill in special session
Work in the Senate opens at ten with two hours set aside for the Alaska civil code bill. Clerks read 128 pages of the measure before routine business is finished. Rawlins of Utah then speaks on relations with the Philippines.
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Washington
Senate
Rawlins
Utah
Philippines
Steamer Collision Drowns Captain and Twenty-One Men
Halifax report says the steamer Counte collided with another vessel near Sable Island. the captain and twenty-one crew members died. Also noted is Mrs Grant Allen, widow of the novelist, preparing to open a bookshop in London’s West End.
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Halifax
Yarmouth
Counte
Sable
Grant Allen
London West End
Plague scare in Chinatown prompts health board action
San Francisco officials discuss bubonic plague after autopsies on infected animals show plague symptoms. The board plans house to house examinations and strict fumigation of Chinatown with Six Companies aiding. No quarantine yet, but further action expected. consul general denies outbreak.
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San Francisco
Board of Health
Kinyoun
Garsaway
United States Marine Honprfal Service
Armstrong
University of California
Kineyoun
Angel's Island
Bord
Itfe
Chinatown
Ounce
Theas
J. M. Williamson
Hoy Yaw
Knee Pants for Boys Offered in Wool Mixtures
A new lot of all wool Knee Pants for boys aged 3 to 14 was marked off yesterday. Styles include Cassimeres Worsted and Cheviots in light to heavy weights and blends suitable for spring wear. Prices range from 6 to 15 dollars per pair.
Caps for Spring Fresh styles for boys and girls in many shapes
Caps for Spring offer plaid and solid colors plus leather options in Golfy Yacht Tam o Shanter and more. Available in all sizes. Prices range from 1.50 to 60 cents and cadet cups are 60 to 250.
New Percaline Shirt Waists For Women In Striped Colors
Women gain light and dark striped percale shirt waists with bias cut fronts and matched yokes in black navy and pink with white accents. Sizes 32 to 44 inches priced at 7? and 50c each. Circul ar yoke full cut detached collar varieties shown today in windows.
Rainy Day Skirts Offer Durable All Wool Options
Rainy Day skirts advertised to keep wearers dry with heavy home spun and Beotch mixtures. Showcases wool Beotch tweeds in military blues and grays with tailor stitching and deep facings, priced at 37.50 each. Also lists fine plaid homespun covert black cloth skirts in heavy wool at 16.00 each and other assorted sizes and lengths.
Capes Show Latest Spring Styles in Tartans and Plaids
Advert reads new capes in navy brown reda and black with light textures and striking tartans. Hoodages range 82 to 42 inches. Prices nine dollars each. Similar plaids offered in capes with Spanish flourish in all sizes ten dollars each.
Women’s Wrappers in Percale with Full Skirts and Linings
Per simple catalog item listing women's percale wrappers featuring full width skirts and tight-fitting linings in red black and navy sizes 32 to 44 inches. Prices stated as one dollar each with prompt filling of orders and clear size color requirements.
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Europe
Great Britain
State Department
Adelbert Hay
Choate
Kruger and
Steyn
Kentucky
Hennessy’ S
Golf Capes
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