Inactive Generals and Transvaal War News
London dispatches detail the British war theater with Generals Roberts Buller and Carrington at rest while Kitchener advances into Prieka Cape Colony. Reports cite Johannesburg fate and a disputed Pretoria intervention tale amid ongoing Delarey and DeBeer military activity.
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London
Great Britain
Mafeking
Kitchener
Prieka
Cape Colony
Roberts
Buller
Johannesburg
Hay
Washington
Pall Mell Gazette
Leyds
Pretoria
Germany
Lord Roberts
Downing Street
War Office
Bloemfontein
Free State
South African Republic
Tam
Delarey
DeBeer
British Plan Aims to Settle Colonials in South Africa
A World dispatch from London reports Britain intends to pacify South Africa by urging reservists and time expired volunteers to settle there after the war, offering 240 acres to each willing to relocate from abroad. The plan targets induced settlement by providing land to those from overseas who help stabilize the region.
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New York
London
South Africa
Boers Blow Up Bridges North of Bloemfontein
The Boers have destroyed bridges north of Bloemfontein at Windburg and Kronstadt and are retreating toward the north, Capetown reports.
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Capetown
Bloemfontein
Windburg
Kronstadt
Russia Answers Kruger Note Prepared by Foreign Minister
Berlin report from the Lokal Anzeiger says Russia prepared an official communique in reply to President Kruger’s intervention request. With France and Germany’s knowledge and Omar’s approval the note warns England and adopts a grave tone likely to leave a strong impression.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Lokal Anzeiger
England
President Kruger Calls Independence Only Path to Freedom
A Pretoria dispatch recalls Kruger stating independence is the sole solution to the war. He blames England and Rhodes for the conflict, vows to conquer or die, and says Transvaal seeks no territory beyond its frontier while ready for peace on equal terms. He warns of reprisals over allied prisoners if treated improperly.
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New York
Herald
Pretoria
Kruger
England
Cecil Rhodes
Millonaires
Transvaal
Natal
Cape Colony
Capetown
Lord Salisbury
Orange Free State
Schreiner
Fire Ravages Red Lodge General Store and Block
Special to the Inter Mountain Red Lodge Mont March 20 a fire at 5 am destroyed Hall s general store and the two story brick block housing three stores and offices including Red Lodge Picket Carbon County Democrat and Business Men s club Freeman s new brick block with dry goods and clothing. Farmer John Davis from Roberta was injured by falling debris. Principal losses include Freeman W R Hall Fulton and Dalton Red Lodge Picket Larkin and Fleming A H Davis. Town residents aided efforts to limit the blaze.
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Inter Mountain
Red Lodge
Mont
Hall
Red Lodge Improvement Co
Red Lodge Picket
Carbon County Democrat
Business Men’s Club
Freeman's
John Davis
Roberta
Freeman
W. R. Hall
Fulton and Dalton
Larkin and Fleming
A. H. Davis
Rone
War Outlook and Resolute Resolve of Boer Stand
A Boer leader asserts it is too early to predict war outcomes, claiming 40,000 troops and divine aid will secure liberty. He vows to defend British property in the Transvaal, declares liberty or death, and urges Americans to support the struggle against England. He also notes 200 blood relations ready to fight and prioritizes resistance over surrender.
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England
Transvaal
Uberty
Montagu White Threat on Johannesburg Destruction
New York reports wide concern over Montagu White's warning that the Boers may raze Johannesburg to block British operations against Pretoria. Berlin will oppose damage to German property. German ambassador Baron von Holleben has consulted the United States, with no expectation of U S action. Germany may press belligerents to protect foreign property in Johannesburg if no other powers join.
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New York
Montagu White
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Berlin
Thl
Baron von Holleben
United States
White
Germany
Germany ready to protect American missionaries in China
A Washington dispatch reports Germany stands ready with troops to shield American and German missionaries in Shan Tung province. Berlin has dispatched an expeditionary force from Kiao Chou to Ichou Fu to quell rioters, arrest leaders, and deter anti foreign actions, with further plans to deploy into interior Shan Tung.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Germany
Shan Tung
Berlin
United States
Kiao Chou
Ichou Fu
Zhou Fu
State Department
Kiao Chou Hng
Kingo Chou
Joy Tchou Fu
Wu Ting Fang
China
House Debates War Fortifications Inquiry and Sulzer Critique
In Washington March 20 Hull reports back on Sulzer introduced resolution asking secretary of war to inform the house of Great Britain fortifications along the northern U S frontier especially at Puget Sound and Pacific coast. The move tabled amid criticism of pro English policy and assertions of fortifications near the Canadian border. Loud bill on second class mail matter proceeds with a vote set for Thursday.
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Washington
Hull
Committee On
Sulzer
Secretary of War
House
Great Britain
United States
Pa 1Get Sound
Pacific Ocean
District of
Alaska
War Department
H. C. Corbin
Adjutant General
Merkeljohn
Downing Street
Hay
Lord Salisbury
South Africa
Yeas
Naya
French ratification extension discussed in embassy notes
Ambassadors cite willingness of French government to extend ratification time. The four day limit may be extended by agreement, with possible extension for the year proposed. The dialogue suggests cooperation between nations to avoid abrupt deadlines.
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France
Hurst Appealing to Governor for Clemency
Special to the Inter Mountain from Helena Montana March 20 Governor Smith heard appeals for executive clemency in the Hurst case. C P Connolly ex Judge Milburn G W Myers and H J Haskell asked commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment while County Attorney Holmes J W Strevelle urged letting the law run its course. Hurst's wife and mother two children his mother in law and others attended the hear ing which was very affecting. The governor will announce his decision soon.
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Helena
Mont
Smith
Hurst
C. P. Connolly
Milburn
G. W. Myers
H. J. Haskell
Holmes
J. W. Strevelle
Mountain Slipped Down In San Jacinto Valley Event
A San Jacinto earthquake report states that part of the San Jacinto mountain slid into a subterranean cavern. A sixty acre block at 4000 feet elevation dropped about 150 feet, creating a new valley with many fissures. Dozens of light shocks continue, keeping residents alarmed.
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Chicago
San Jacinto
Cal
Denies Statement by Bishop Hurat on McKinley Chair
In Philadelphia on March 20 Bishop Hurat who led the New Jersey M church conference at Millvalle denied the published claim that he told the conference McKinley had accepted the chair of international law at the American university in Washington He said he was misquoted and instructed his secretary to telegraph President McKinley with a denial.
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Philadelphia
Hurat
New Jersey
M. B
Millvalle
McKinley
American University At
Washington
Fitzsimmons Refuses to Fight Sharkey After Forfeit Paid
In New York Fitzsimmons showed a $5,000 forfeit at the Delavan house and waited for Sharkey who did not appear, declaring the fight off. Martin Julian of the Tuckahoe club offered 67 percent of gross receipts for the bout. Fitzsimmons named Kid McCoy as the challenger for Julian to select.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Delavan House
Sharkey
Fitzsimons
Martin Julian
Tuckahoe Club
Fitzsimmons
Julian
McCoy
Industrial Commission Opens West Manufacturing Hearings
The congressional industrial commission began a series of sessions in Chicago on March 20 to investigate general conditions affecting manufacturing interests in the western region.
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Chicago
Congressional Industrial Commission
French Reciprocity Treaty Under Senate Scrutiny
Senator Davis, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stated that he will issue a careful analysis of the French reciprocity treaty to extend ratification time this session. He claims it is a fair bargain with a 20 percent duty reduction in eight cases, benefiting American interests without harming industry and labor.
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Washington
Davis
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davia
Metropolitan Street Railway Controls Third Avenue
Excitement on the New York stock exchange as Metropolitan Street Railway announced its control of Third Avenue triggers a rush in early trading. Prices swing from 90 to 100 with sharp movements in both directions, then settle into profit taking as overall market mood grows cautious and dull.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Metropolitan Street Railway
Third Avenue
Metropolitan
Fire drains Jewett Lead Works. other losses spike
Telegraphic briefs report a $100000 fire at the Jewett White Lead Works in Port Richmond caused likely by faulty insulation of an electric wire. Sir Edmund Douglas Weltch Fane dies in London at 63. In Ohio, a midnight blaze destroys the W P Orr Linseed mill and the Piqua flouring mill, the former the second largest in the country, with $175000 and $50000 losses respectively.
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New York
Jewett White Lead Works
Port Richmond
London
Edmund Douglas Weltch Fane
Copenhagen
Piqua
Ohio
W. P. Orr
Senator Clark Denies New York Story In Campaign Fund Note
A World Washington special reports Senator Clark agreed to a heavy contribution to the Republican fund and influential figures will seek to keep his seat. Clark categorically denies the report while investigations proceed. Headlines mention Hanna, the National committee, and potential Montana visits as speculation swirls around McKinley’s coast trip and a Helena stop. Colonel Sanders arrives today.
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New York World
Washington
Clark
Republican Campaign Fund
Hann
National Committee
Hanna
Montana
the &T
Campbell
McKinley
Northern Pacific
National Park
Helena
Carter
Butte
Sanders
Boers Blow Up Modder River Bridge North of Bloemfontein
The Boers destroyed the railroad bridge over the Modder river fourteen miles north of Bloemfontein yesterday. Law courts reopened today as the disruption eased.
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Bloemfontein
Modder River
Yester
Our Opening Day Invitation to Visit Our Montana Store
A cordial invitation to friends and customers to visit a Montana store and view this week’s latest productions from worldwide looms. The opening promises superior stock, claiming today’s collection surpasses last season and that Mr. Redmond, in his new role, has surpassed his predecessor.
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Montana
Redmond
Silks and Dress Goods at the Fine Store Showroom
The store invites admirers to view a magnifcent stock of silks and dress goods. Guests can make the house their headquarters with waiting rooms, retiring rooms, and writing desks available free. Every floor offers attractions led by the principal feature of new silks and dress goods.
Silk textiles week sale at standout silk shop
Today Monday March 19 the shop displays a vast collection of silks including staple textures and novelty weaves in white and colored taffetas foulards crepe meteora chifons and crepe de chine with prices from SS to 9.00 a yard. Rich silk chiffons crepes and satins in evening shades and embroidered designs fill the assortment.
The Best Blacks in Butte Fashion Feature
The article extols a variety of foulards and silks offered in Butte, detailing rich fabrics like Foulard Noblesse Robe in navy with white design, Rich Crepe Meteors in new textures, and Creme Crepe Guache for evening wear. It notes prices such as $45 for the Noblesse Robe, introduces Night shades in silk and wide chiffon options, and highlights extensive color and design range.
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Russia
Fitz
Industrial Commission
Hennessy’s
St Hennessy’s
Butte, Montana
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