Boers Concentrate Near Bloemfontein in War Report
London dispatches describe Boer forces massing about 15 miles north of Bloemfontein behind General Roberts. British units push forward to engage, while Boers raid farmers and shell camps. Lord Methuen recalled to Kimberley. Maseru reports burghers watching for Buller invasion.
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London
Bloemfontein
Roberts
Seventh
Glen
Johannesburg Mounted Police
Natal
Gdnnotski
Campbell
Taungs
Barkley West
Warrenton
Parsons
Free State
Cause of Joubert's Death Reported in Pretoria
General Joubert fell ill Sunday morning and suffered severe pain before losing consciousness. He died from acute inflammation of the bowels at his office the day prior. The body lies in state and will be transported by special train to Rustroontein near Wakkerstroom for a quiet private burial as he requested. Michael Davitt has gone to Koenstadt.
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Pretoria
Joubdert
Rustroontein
Wakkerstrom
Joubert
Michael Davitt
Koonsstadt
Germans Praise Jourbert
Berlin papers praise the late General Jon deri but the Kreuz Zeitung notes he failed to develop great military qualities this war due to persistence in the defensive.
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Berlin
Jonderi
Kreuz Zeittung
Brabant at Rouxville fronts Free State defense
General Brabant and staff have returned from Rouxville and are actively holding the southern frontier of the Free State. Detachments are being sent to strengthen positions.
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The
Free State
Aliwell North
Forces Move North as Basutoland Watcher Communicates
The passage notes Commandant Olivier advancing northward and being closely watched by Sir Godfrey Langdon the Basutoland commissioner, who is in communication with General French.
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Olivier
Godfrey Langdon
French
Boers Concentrate North of Glen Near Bloemfontein
The Bloemfontein dispatch reports Boers assembling about 15 miles north of Glen with reinforcements from Bloemfontein including the seventh division and part of French's cavalry. Johannesburg mounted police raid cattle and harass disarmed burghers returning to farms.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Bloemfontein
Glen
Johannesburg
Kruger Signals Move Toward Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein correspondent reports President Kruger boasting of plans to retake Bloemfontein within the week. Telegraph says forces are advancing in force southward toward the city.
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London
Bloemfontein
Morning Post
Kruger
Boers Reoccupy Campbell and Advance Near Barkley
Kimberly March 28 Lord Methuen returns from Barkley district with mounted troops expected to move tomorrow. Reports say Boers occupy Campbell and are strong near Warrenton Barkley West and Taungs with Roberts ordering the return to Kimberly.
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Lord Methuen
Barkley District
Lixalong
Roberts
Warrenton
Barkley
Taungs
Clements Seizes Fauresmith and Finds Buried Ammunition
London reports from Bloemfontein dated March 28 that Clements occupied Fauresmith without opposition. A 9 pounder and a Martini Maxime were found in a mining shaft containing ammunition. Residents surrender arms gradually as Colonel Pilcher is attacked near Ladybrand with five missing, and in a Modder river skirmish five men wounded and three missing. Captain Sloane Stanley and five Sixteenth Lancers captured.
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War Office
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Clements
Fauresmith
Amine
Pilcher
Ladybrand
Modder River
Sloane Stanley
Sixteenth Lancers
Commission to arrange indemnities for loyal Dutch losses in war
In Cape Town on March 29 a commission is urged to organize payment of indemnities to loyal Dutch who suffered property losses during the war. Delays may invite bogus claims and hamper evidence gathering while Gov Milner’s northward trip may probe rebels’ trials. Imperial government may seek colonial suggestions or appoint a judicial committee.
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Cape Town
Great Britain
Milner
Natal
Army Officer Arrested on Alcatraz Island
Captain Peter C. Demming, assistant commissary of subsistence for U S volunteers, is under arrest at Alcatraz Island. Officials say his reasons to the War Department indicate a sizable deficit. An investigation is underway.
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San Francisco
Peter C. Demming
United States Volunteers
Alcatraz Island
War Department
Oil firm with 67,000 acres and 53 wells formed in Charleston
A special dispatch reports the incorporation of the Thomas Oil Company of Lorain Ohio in Charleston West Virginia with a capital stock of one million dollars. The company holds leases on 67 000 acres of ground and operates 53 producing wells.
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The
Thomas Oil Company
Columbus
Dispatch
Charleston
W. Va
Lorain
Policy in the Orient Granted Broad Powers for Philippines
Philippine commissioners, after meeting Secretary Root in Washington, receive broader powers to establish local civil governments in the islands. They will select civil officers freely, with no expected friction with the military, and depart for Manila after a San Francisco gathering in April.
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Washington
Root
Philippines
Manila
San Francisco
Hancock
Spaniards Granted Six Months More Time in Philippines
Secretary Hay and Spanish minister the Duke D Arco signed a protocol extending six months the period for Spanish residents in the Philippine islands to choose whether to remain Spanish subjects or adopt the nationality of the territory where they reside.
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Washington
Hay
Duke D’arco
Philippine Islands
Jean Beraud In Fine Form at Churchill Downs
Louisville March 29 William C Whitney’s colt Jean Beraud showed perfect condition galloping at Churchill Downs trainer Pete Wimmer telegraphed Mr Whitney the colt has not been sick since arriving from the East KilLishanda also is reported in fine form with stablemate readiness. Lieutenant Gibson the Derby winner carried 121 pounds worked a mile in 1 45 12.
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Louisville
William C. Whitney
Jean Beraud
Churchhill Downs
Pete Wimmer
Mr. Whitney
Killishanda
Wimmer
Lieutenant Gibson
Death of Consul Merriam in Chile
Washington March 29 The state department received a cablegram from Secretary Wilson in Santiago Chile announcing the death yesterday of Joseph W Merriam United States consul at Iqueque Chile He was appointed from Massachusetts in 1885.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Wilson
Santiago
Chili
Joseph W. Merriam
Iqueque
Merriam
Massachusetts
Sharkey Knocks Conroy Out in Third Round
Baltimore on March 29 reports Tom Sharkey stopped Stockings Conroy of Troy in the third round at Music Hall under Eureka Athletic Club sponsorship. A stiff left jab ended the bout early.
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Baltimore
Tom Sharkey
Conroy of
Troy
Music Hall
Eureka Athletic Club
Sharkey
Conroy
Four Die As Steamer Georges Cruise Sinks Off Santo Domingo
The Georges Cruise sank off Santo Domingo with four fatalities. The Circle liner New York rescued the rest of the crew and all passengers aboard.
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Teamer
New York
Santo Domingo
Gilbert Defeats Elliott in 103rd Trap Match
New York report says Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa defeated J A R Elliott of Kansas City in the 103rd trap match for a trophy this afternoon by 99 to 96. Elites names Gilbert Eliot relate to shooting event.
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New York
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Iowa
J. A. R. Eliott
Kansas City
Senator Hanna Suffering From Fibrous Growth in Knee
A friend of Senator Hanna reports he is not afflicted by rheumatism but a growing fibrous mass in the knee joint. Doctors fear enlargement may stiffen the limb and affect other joints. Treatment at a European health resort provided little benefit, requiring increasingly higher heat for temporary relief.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Washington
Republican National Committee
Michigan militia fraud case details emerge in session
The court admitted testimony on deposits by Collier and Sutton of Detroit and the alleged 25000 payment to Generals White and Marsh. Sutton's associates protested the testimony while Carnegie’s remarks were vague. A teller who received the deposits was subpoenaed. Marsh bought stock in a Grand Rapids knitting company.
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Marsh
Collier
Sutton
Detroit
White
Carnegie
Grand Rapids
North Holland voters seek timetable name Cronje
North Holland in Ottawa county asked the railroad to rename the town on timetables Cronje. Yesterday brakemen used the new name for the first time amid Hollanger sympathy for General Cronje. Legislative action would be needed to officialize the change.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
North Holland
Ottawa County
Cronje
Hollangers
Gneral Cronje
Youtsey Case Postponed In Frankfort Ky
H E Youtsey appeared before Judge Moore but was not ready for trial and the case was postponed.
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Frankfort
H. E. Youtsey
Moore
Partridge Parental Murderer Sentenced to Hang
Dexter Missouri reports Eli Moore aged 19 who killed his father Rev Jesse Moore in November last was sentenced today to hang on May 16 awaiting execution in the state.
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Dexter
Eli Moore
Jesse Moore
Girl Dies After Fire Tragedy in Suffern Home
Six year old Nettie Kingcade of Sloatsburg died six hours after a fatal house fire in Suffern New York. While her mother ironed upstairs Nettie pulled chips in a store, her frock caught fire she cried ran outside neighbor James Sears aided her but she collapsed and died in torpor after prayers.
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Suffern
N. Y
Edward Kingcade
Sloatsburg
Nettie
James Sears
Papa
Mamma Ang
Iowa House Faces Backlash Over Kendall Resolution Protests
Des Moines March 29 Special Some Iowa House members seek a path to avoid political wrath after adopting the Kendall resolution condemning the Porto Rico bill The measure moved to the Senate committee on federal relations and may be called up tomorrow amid party pressure and a near run on telegraph lines. The session also advanced an inheritance tax bill and discussed special assessments consolidating fiscal policy with voting machine legislation and a widening agenda.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
National “Eye
Washington
Senate Committee On Federal Relations
House
Anderson
Warren
Senate
Shaw
Wit Edemian
Ways and Means Committee
Iowa
Ways and Means
State
Beard of Control
State Board of Contro
Hazelton
Finch
Ball
Baker
Paris Man Kills Brother In Law After Dispute
In Paris Tennessee on March 29 Dr P M Malcolm of Owens Hill shot and killed his brother in law Milt Perry in a quarrel over a dispute. Both men were prominent in the community.
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Paris
Tenn
P. M. Malcolm
Owens Hill
Milt Perry
Senate Vote on Porto Rico Bill Sparks World Policy Debate
Senate factions clash over final passage of a Porto Rico civil government bill amid amendments on tariffs and trade. Debates emphasize U S sovereignty, world affairs, and the path to potential civil government for Porto Rico while considering free trade and taxation proposals.
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Porto
Rico
Porto Rico
Grorld
Republic
Earth
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