Slight Fight Reported from South Africa
London dispatches summarize limited activity in South Africa with the Boer retreat toward Christiana under shell fire near Mafeking and a skirmish at Fourteen Streams on March 16. Reports note bridge destruction plans, Kruger’s movements, and colonial policing efforts while naval and coast survey vessels continue global charting with duplication cautions and potential consolidation by Congress.
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London
South Africa
Warrenton
Kimberley
Bunday
Christiana
Mafeking
Plumer
Pretoria
Transvaal
Schalkburger
Natal
Times Today
Bloemfontein
Free State
Farma
Kruger
Steyn
St. Helena
Rudyard Kipling
Aliwal
Lord Saliabury
Salisbury
Cole
Nedley Hospital
Opening Tugela bridge enables Durban to Elandslaagte rail link
World dispatch reports a temporary Tugela bridge at Colenso opening for traffic and a direct Durban to Elandslaagte railway service. The Princess Christian’s hospital train first to cross, aiding Natal wounded. Major Brazier Creagha’s improvised train has moved about 4,000 patients though car doors and rail movements caused pain. Over 2,000 patients remain at Ladysmith hospital as trains arrive.
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New York
Pietermaritzburg
Tugela
Colenso
Durban
Elandslaagte
Princess Christian's Hospital
Natal
Brazier Creagha
Ladysmith Hospital
New Survey of Possessions of the United States
A Washington report says the Coast Survey chief testified before the House Naval Committee opposing a proposed appropriation to continue surveying newly acquired territories. The prior year's naval bill authorized surveys of coasts and harbors of the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico and surrounding waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy
Cuba
Islands
Guam
Philippine
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Hydrographic Office
Treasury Department
Hawaiian Islands
Coast Survey
Navy Department
Congress
Coast ‘Survey
New York
Tribune
Washington
Naval Committee of
House
Philippine Chipelago
Porto Rico
Yale President Sees Trust Problem and Public Control
New Haven March 2 Yale President Hadley, a railroad expert, spoke on public control of industry. He warned that management in large corporations or community ownership tends to concentrate power in a few, shaping both business and politics. He argued government ownership would require borrowing at interest and would not yield revenue without cost, complicating social order.
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New Haven
Conn
Hadley
Yale
Price signals and competition warnings in markets
The passage discusses how sellers favor certain prices to avoid provoking competition. It notes that delays in implementing price adjustments can ruin some or all consumers before a remedy can take effect, highlighting slow cures in market dynamics.
Resolution on Cape Nome mining rights in Alaska debated
Senate discussed Turner of Washingtons resolution asking the secretary of war to reveal any concessions granting exclusive rights to mine the sea bed near Cape Nome Alaska or elsewhere in Alaskan waters. Griggs supported the measure, Turner cited Alaska governor reports of such grants, calling it a shame if true. Pettigrew secured passage of Cuba election qualifications inquiry.
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Washington
Turner
Secretary of War
Senate
Cape Nome
Alaska
Alaskan
Department
Griggs
War Department
Pettigrew
Cuba
Hale
Carter
District Court of the
United States
District of
House Rules Report On Centennial Celebration Committee
Washington March 21 The house approved a rules committee report proposing a nine member special committee to study all bills for the one hundredth anniversary of the 1903 Louisiana Purchase celebration at St Louis The appointees include Republicans Tawney Steel Sherman Joy Corliss Burke and Democrats Williams Bartlett Otey Bramwell spoke in favor of advancing the Loud bill on second class mail matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Dalzell
Louisiana Territory
St. Louis
Tawney
Steel
Sherman
Joy
Corliss
Burke
Williames
Bartlett
Otey
Bramwell
Will Succeed Leary Naval Governor of Guam
Washington March 21 Lieutenant Commander Seaton Schroeder secretary of the naval Inspection board has been chosen to succeed Captain Leary as naval governor of the Island of Guam. Schroeder expects to relieve him before July next. Leary returns home at his own request and the change follows navy policy for frequent station command changes to benefit officers health and spirits.
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Washington
Seaton Schroeder
Naval Inspection Board
Leary
Guam
Schroeder
Navy Department
Plan of Pacification in South Africa Reported
A World dispatch from London says Britain will dis franchise rebels Free Staters and Transvaal Boers found in arms or accused of rebellion. The aim is to hand governing power to the English and the Rhodes syndicate while the Rhodesian field force holds military strength after evacuation of conquered territories.
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New York
London
South Africa
Rhodes Syndicate
Afrikander Bund
Cape Colony
Thirty Persons Injured In Elevator Accident
Chicago March 21 Thirty people were injured when a freight elevator failed at Blakely Printing company at 126 Market Street. The accident followed an engine break in the basement and several seriously hurt may die.
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Chicago
Market Street
Blakely Printing Company
Soldiers Tighten Grip Amid Coeur d Alene Probe
Washington March 21 ongoing cross examination in the Coeur d Alene investigation. Witness Gill describes the bull pen incident where a guardsman shaved a bayonet into a prisoner's fingers, a graphic example cited amid debate over permit laws and mine labor control. Witness Shields recounts miner Francis arrest at St Regi and harsh soldier conduct. A late note mentions a gubernatorial martial law proclamation and related warrants.
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Washington
Gill
Coeur d'Alene
Mitera
Dirks
Aimes
Idaho
W. R. Shields
St. Regia
Mont
Coeur d'Ale
Dewey Improves Slightly as Savannah Plans Parade
Admiral Dewey, ill since yesterday afternoon, is somewhat stronger but confined to his rooms. The morning celebration is canceled. he plans to review the military parade and attend the banquet if possible. General Miles and his party arrive from Port Royal this evening.
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Savannah
Admiral Dewey
Miles
Port Royal
Will Investigate Charges by Washington Committee
The house committee on foreign affairs will investigate the allegations by Chua. E. Macrum ex consul to Pretoria about the opening of his official mall by British authorities. Macrum has been wired to come to Washington to appear before the committee.
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Chua. E. Macrum
Pretoria
Macrum
Venezuelan Gunboat Arrives as Reinforcements Reported
A Herald special from Port of Spain says the Venezuelan gunboat General Crespo has arrived from Laguayra. A large force of Venezuelan troops is said to be moving toward Bolivar to reinforce General Rolando, who is attacked by Hernandez revolutionists.
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New York
The
Herald
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Crespo
Laguayra
Bolivar
Rolando
Pioneer Dead Founder of Sandwich Illinois
Hubbard Latham longtime pioneer and California Forty-Niner died at his Wilmette residence in Chicago area. He helped found Sandwich and walked most of the way to California in 1849 then prospected for gold for two years with notable success.
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Chicago
Neem steamer still afloat after icebound voyage
A Grand Haven dispatch reports the steamer Neem is still afloat amid heavy ice as it presses toward Chicago. The Chicago Times-Herald notes continued delays and salvage efforts as crews battle slick conditions and frozen harbor channels.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Grand Haven
Mich
Cage
Icebound steamer crewmen report two miles from shore
Eight miles north of here the vessel has remained since Sunday. Four passengers and two crew members walked ashore today. All on board are reported well, but coal supplies run low and the ship is seen to the westward as far as the eye can see.
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Here
Evidence of Murder Reported Near Victoria
The Amur from Skagway brings news that the bodies of Clayton and his missing companions Relfe and Olsen were found under river ice and evidence points to convict O'Brien. A coroner's jury returns verdict murder by Indians in the Burt Horton case. Seven Indians are arrested at Klukwan for the Horton murders. O'Brien is held at Tagish.
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Victoria
Amur
Skagway
Clayton
Relfe
Olsen
O'Brien
Burt Horton
Klukwan
Mra. Horton
Tagish
Pleading for life of its son in Hurst case
Special to the Inter Mountain from Helena Montana March 21 the hearing before Governor Smith in the Hurst case ended at noon Judge Strevelle spoke against executive clemency G W Myers urged mercy for the petitioners W S Hurst father of the condemned man made a tearful plea for his son's life The governor did not indicate when a decision would be made
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Helena
Mont
Smith
Hurst
Strevelle
G. W. Myers
Democratic views on Nebraska platform at Lincoln meeting
Ex-Postmaster General Don M Dickinson criticizes Lincoln party move to adopt Chicago platform and implies the Democrats should write their own. Senator Jones of Arkansas praises the overall platform while debating initiative and referendum and the Philippines policy under the Monroe doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Don M. Dickinson
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Lincoln Party
Chicago
Jones
Arkansas
National Committee
Bryan
Central America
Philippines
Anaconda Democrats hold city convention in session
The Anaconda Democratic city convention opened at 2 p m with A Harrity as chairman and W Peckover as secretary The temporary officers were H Eggleston as chairman and J J McGuiness as temporary secretary A credentials committee was named C J Healy J P Dolan J M Madden Resolutions were assigned to BE J Corcoran A Tlarrity and F W Peckover The order of business was set by Felix Murphy Chas Boylan and John Lappin Thirty three of fifty four delegates and alternates attended when a recess was declined to grant committees time to act.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
A. Harrity
W. Peckover
H. Eggleston
J. J. McGuiness
C. J. Healy
J. P. Dolan
J. M. Madden
BE. J. Corcoran
A. Tlarrity
F. W. Peckover
Order of Business
Felix Murphy
Chas, Boylan
John Lappin
Elevator fall ends life of Seattle druggist
J M Falkner foreman of the wholesale department at Stewart and Holmes druggists jumped from an ascending elevator on the second story, missed it, and fell to the basement dying within an hour. In Cleveland a machinists union leader arrived from Chicago for talks on a possible city strike. A Washington bill to restrict bank loans to officers passed a house committee. In Wilmington the Delaware Republican convention endorsed McKinley and opened talks for renomination.
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Seattle
J. M. Falkner
Stewart & Holmes
Cleveland
Ohio
O'Connell
Machinista Union
Chicago
Opening Day at Store Promises Finest Goods in Montana
Our opening day invites friends and customers to visit the store and view today’s choice stock. Mr. Redmond has surpassed prior successes and will display the latest productions from renowned looms this week in Montana.
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Montana
Redmond
Silks and Dress Goods Display Invites Shoppers
The ad promises a grand showing of silks and dress goods at a fine store. It extols the store as a social center with waiting rooms and writing desks, inviting customers to make it their headquarter and enjoy free conveniences.
Vast Silk Collection Showcases Spring Fabrics and Silks
A March offering features entire silk range including Taffetas Foulards Crepe Meteors and Chiffons priced from ice to $9.00 a yard. The catalog highlights white and colored silks, richly designed Crepe de Chine and Lutux fabrics, with hand embroidery and evening hides noted among the finest selections.
The Best Blacks in Butte Fashion Notes
The piece praises a wide range of fabrics and gowns offered in Butte including Foulards Noblesse Robe in navy and white priced at 45.00, Rich Creche Meteora textures, Creme Crepe Guache silk for evening wear, Filet de Sole new for dinners, 27 inch width at 2.00 per yard, and All Silk Chiffons 48 inches wide in new paatel tints.
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Plan of Pacification
Wardner Bull Pen
Will
Venezuela
Anaconda Democrats
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Comptroller of Currency
Wilmington
Del
Dover
McKinley
Hennessy’s
Butte
Foulords
Hennessy
Butte, Noataus
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