One Condition for Peace Cited by British Premier
London dispatch reports in the house of Lords Premier Salisbury quoted Britain's reply to Kruger and Steyn. Britain refuses independence for the South African Republic or the Orange Free State. US mediation offer discussed. Roberts' entry into the Orange Free State delayed. Siege conditions at Mafeking described as dire. War loan bill passed Commons.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Steyn
Kruger
South African Republic
Orange Free State
United States
Breyn
Ita Dervices
de' Mille
Roberts
Mafeking
Lobatsi
Times
Great Britain
Marquis of Salisbury
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Rul- Forta
Republica
South African
Capetown
Natal
Ife
Her
House of Commons
Why Boers Are Beaten Driefontein March 11
Roberts advanced across the sun scorched plains from Poplar Grove to Driefontein in the Orange Free State engaging the Boers in severe fighting. The Boer line held until dusk when Roberts massed forces struck the center and Broadwood’s men faced Boer nine pounder fire before the Boers hoisted a white flag.
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Driefontein
Orange Free State
Roberts
Poplar Grove
Modder
Broadwood
Plague Efforts Meet Fire at Kahului Store
March 13 report from Honolulu notes no new plague cases for three days. One new case in Kahului. Kahului store under guard awaiting authorities decision on burning all merchandise and ruins worth $125,000 after plague rats found nearby. Insurance firms refuse to pay for buildings destroyed, shifting losses to civil authorities.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Honoulu
Kahulul Maun
Ble Bawafian Commercial and Suger Company
Kahului
Insurance Ee
Mnt
Treason Trial Sparks Boer Prisoner Flight Siege Remarks
In the wake of a ceasefire escape, Transvaal prisoners were startled by Roberts' tactics as Free State residents recount tensions with the Transvaal, noting President Kruger admitted defeat and criticized burgling raiders who fled Osfontein.
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Roberts
Kruger
Osfontein
London Dispatches Describe Bloemfontein Action and Legasple Landing
Lord Roberts reports seizing two hills near Bloemfontein to control the railway and rolling stock while a Philippine expedition, aided by the gunboat Nashville, lands at Legasple in Albay. Filipino casualties and destroyed hemp warehouses highlight the fierce actions as American forces secure positions and face local defenses.
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London
Lord Roberts
Venter
French
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Third Cavalry Brigade
Seventh Division
Petrusburg
Lusan
Associated Press
Forty-seventh Volunteer Infantry
Nashville
Legasple
Albay
Legaspie
Forty
Hancock
Manila
Sorsogon
Venus
Castellano
General Kobbe
Sorsogon Bay
Luzon Island
Legaabie
Mayou
Panan
Logaspie Swan Jong
Plover
Robbe Ma
Shipton
Legauplo
Venun
Garandme
Keene Ly
Venua
Legas
Gunboat and Infantry Landing on Luzon Coast During Night Assault
The operation off Legaspie Luzon details a landing by multiple companies with Captain Bradley aboard the Nashville coordinating supporting fire from the Venus and Castellano. The Nashville shelled trenches as seven boats reached the beach at 10:25 pm, with Filipino defenders seen behind trenches.
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Bradley
Hancock
Nashville
General Robbe
Venus
Legaspie
Castellano
Bentley
Simmons
Murphy
Smyzer
Bishop
Shipton
Conroy
Gisser
Forty-third Infantry
Boers Violate Laws War Dispatch Details
London reports Lord Roberts from Venter's Vielt states the march was unopposed, Bloemfontein is about 18 miles away, the cavalry is on the railway six miles south, 321 wounded, about 60 killed or missing, Colonel Umpheley died, Lieutenant Pratt wounded severely, bullets said to be expanding and more damaging than usual.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Venter
French Occupies Two Hills Near Bloemfontein Station
London dispatch from Lord Roberts reports General French has taken two commanding hills adjacent to the Bloemfontein station after a Boer engagement. The move tightens control around the strategic rail hub and supports ongoing operations in the region.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
French
Bloemfontein
France not to initiate mediation in Anglo Transvaal war
A French government source says France will not propose England mediation amid the Anglo Transvaal conflict. It suggests mediation should come from a power with good ties to Britain, citing Germany as a potential initiator, with France and Russia ready to support efforts to end bloodshed.
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Oelated
France
Kruger
Transvaal
England
Frussia
Germany
McKin Jey
Russia
Major Drennan Funeral Planned For Sunday
Special to the Inter Mountain Bozeman Mont Major Keown reports Major Drennan's remains arrive tomorrow and funeral arrangements are complete. The service will be held next Sunday with a general invitation extended to the state and especially Montana regiment members.
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Inter Mountain
Bozeman
Mont
Keown
Drennan
State Ie
Montana Regiment
Supreme court denies stay in Minnie Healey case
Helena March 13. The Montana supreme court denied the stay in the Minnie Healey receivership appeal and amended the Snohomish and Tramway order directing Receiver Wilson to surrender the property to the original owners upon bond filing. The Bray v Fit patrick appeal was dismissed and Christie v Chilton appeal also dismissed. Adjutant General English reports Major Drennan remains headded from San Francisco. funeral set in Bone man with Montana officers and governor's staff invited.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Supreme Court
Miles Finten
Caroline V. Kelly
Minnie Healey
Clancy
BH. H. Wilson
Butte
Snohomish
District Court
Ita
Gald
A. F. Bray
John Fitspatrick
Deer Lodge
George Christie
B. A. Chilton
District Court of
Lewin
Clarke County
English
Boseman
Drennan
San Francisco
Boneman
First
Montana
Montana National Guard
Suits and accessories for St Patrick s week fashions
Mens wear shop touts finishing touches for the week with St Patrick s Day events. It promises evening wear including Black Sack Suits Black Frock Suits Full Dress Suits and Tuxedos with shirts collars ties hats gloves and shoes available.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Black suits offered at fifteen dollars each
Multiple styles of black suits priced at $15.00 feature round-cornered sack coats, square-cut jackets, and eight-button frock coats lined with Italian cloth in latest style. Higher quality Clay Worsted options priced from $20.00 to $26.00.
Fancy Worsted Suits Offerings in Classic Princeton Style
A catalog of men’s suits features Fancy Worsted in black with purple stripes priced at 327.60, and Gray Worsted at 25.00 per suit. Also listed are Fancy Dark Worsted at 27.50, Nice Gray Cassimere at 18.00, Gray Striped Cassimere at 22.50, Fine Worsted at 26.00, Fancy Grey Mixed Cheviot at 18.00, and Fancy Gray Striped Cassimere at 22.50. Styles emphasize four-button cutaway coats, Princeton styling, Italian linings, hand-made buttonholes, padded shoulders, and varying sizes up to 42 inches.
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Princeton
Newin
Cassimere
Princetom
Shamrocks Offered At Precious Occasion To Customers
Shamrocks are handed out to customers and friends for a precious occasion as a token of good will and festivity.
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Philippines
Luzon
Asion
Enail
Major Drennan
Hennessy’s
Shamrocks
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