Two Presidents Move Toward Peace Talks in Africa
London reports President Kruger has left Pretoria to meet President Steyn at an unknown location. Boer public opinion forecasts the meeting as a step toward opening negotiations for peace. Kipling accused of leading a riot at Capetown parliament. he was a spectator and left once recognized. White thanks Ladysmith crowd for support during siege and recalls ration cuts. Mafeking siege relief rumored as Boer forces retreat for strategic reasons. Siege horrors outline the strain on Ladysmith hospital, rations, and casualties. Cronje held in Simonstown prison ship. funds raised for Cronje’s escape.
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London
Lorenzo Marquez
Kruger
Pretoria
Steyn
Ladysmith
Capetown
Playing Two Carloads Of War Material Shipped To London
British sources report two carloads of war material shipped to London, signaling continued aid despite wartime shortages. The cargo assortments include munitions and provisions destined for Allied forces and logistics hubs across southern England.
Army equipment arrives at London Ky amid hush on Governor move
Two oar loads of army gear including small arms two gatling guns five cannons and ammunition arrived from Frankfort to Colonel Roger Williams in London Ky. Captain Parker leads a strong guard amid rumors Governor Taylor may move here to install state officers or aid Circuit Judge Brown in resisting John H Wilson.
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London
Louisville and Nashville
Frankfort
Roger Williams
Parker
Taylor
Brown
John H. Wilson
Silver City Mourns Death of Local Resident
Special Correspondence reports M K White a 70 year old retiree killed himself in Silver City after arranging funds at the bank for his daughter. He left a note saying he was tired of living. He has a son in Texas and two daughters and a granddaughter.
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Schutz Palace
M. K. White
Silver City National Bank
El Paso to Get New Opera House With Steam Heat
Arthur Samworth has secured a four year lease on the Myar with plans to renovate the building for an opera house and later an office use. Steam heat, elevators for scenery, improved lighting and ventilation are promised, with tenants moving on upper floors when the lease expires. The Myar is owned by H. W Myar of Camden Ark. A social gathering honored Miss Bertye Preston at the James home on East Overland Street. A note on ticket agent commissions finds all railroads have resumed paying them with no expected changes.
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Southern Pacific
Jim Jeffries
California
Tommy Ryan
Mark Twain
United States
Jeffries
el Paso
Los Angeles
Asbury Park
Jim Corbett
Coney Island Athletic Club
Corbett
Carson City
Fitzsimmons
Ryan
Jim Root
Chicago
Lealth
Arthur Samworth
Myar
Samworth
H. W Myar
Camden, Ark
J. H. James
East Overland Street
Atlanta Faces Rail, Health Battle and Prison Plans
The Atlanta board of health condemned the current passenger station as a nuisance prompting rail lines to negotiate a fix amid a prolonged flood and street railway rivalries. A federal prison plan costing over 150000 is outlined, while a monument fund for Lt. Brumby grows and Admiral Dewey visits are anticipated. Cotton farm profits rise with eight cent prices and new mills are planned. Paderewski and Viola Allen drew crowds in Atlanta performances.
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the Herald
Atlanta
Board of Health
Nature
Lieutenant Brumby
Macon
Savannah
George Dewey
Noor
Department of Justice
New Orleans
Georgia
South
Congressman Sydney Epps Dies After Surgery
Washington March 3 Representative Sydney Epps of Virginia died at Garfield hospital from complications after an appendicitis operation. His remains will likely be taken to his home at Blairstone Louisiana.
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Washington
Sydney Epps
Virginia
Garfield Hospital
Blairstone
Brave youth stops runaway horse near St Louis street
Ruth Howard rode a runaway horse west of St Louis street when the animal sped down St Louis and El Paso. Tom Beall leapt from the sidewalk to stop it but fell. He got up for a second try and finally halted the horse. Ruth was shaken but unharmed. Beall hailed as a hero by friends.
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Ruth Howard
al Howard
St. Louis Street
St. Louia
el Paso
Ballinger
Longwell
Tom Beall
Mr. Beall
First Lafayette Dollar Presented to France in Paris
Robert J Thompson, special commissioner from President McKinley, delivered the first Lafayette dollar to President Loubet at the Elysee with Ambassador Porter. Loubet thanked the United States and called the souvenir a pledge of enduring friendship between the two republics. Thompson and Porter attended a luncheon afterward.
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Paris
Robert J. Thompson
McKinley
Loubet
Lafayette
Elysee Palace
Ambassador Porter
Delcasse
Bayard
Thompson
Fatty Bates Dead in New York After Brief Illness
Charles F. Bates known as Fatty Bates, famed four in hand whip and horse show exhibitor, died in New York City of pneumonia after a short illness at his residence. He won numerous prizes and attracted wide attention for his displays.
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New York
Charles F. Bates
Fatty’ Bates
Drake Nominated by Republicans in Del Rio Convention
Col C C Drake won unanimous nomination for Congress at the Del Rio Texas Republican convention. Drake drew strong support with twenty eight of thirty one counties represented in the Drake caucus. Delegations from San Antonio were seated and harmony prevailed.
Banjo Virtuoso A A Farland to Give Chopin Hall Recital
A. A. Farland the Padiszewski of the banjo will present a Chopin Hall recital next Monday night. The performance is praised as a premier musical event of the season and a rare interpretation of masters on banjo. Paso residents are urged to attend for a notable musical treat.
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A. A. Farland
Padiszewski
Chopin Hall
Mr. Farland
Copper and Silver Market Figures Reported in New York
New York reports copper at 16 and silver at 594 with a lead price of 4.45 as of March 3.
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New York
Duel Ends in Double Tragedy Over School Dispute
James Powers a school teacher and W A Fuller a Brewersville farmer dueled with revolvers in Seymour Indiana. Nine shots were fired and both men were killed. The clash followed Powers chastising Fuller's daughter at school.
Man Found Lying Near Santa Fe Depot Taken to Police Station
A man found last night beyond the Santa Fe depot by Saction Fore man Juinn of the Santa Fe was brought to the police station. Papers on him showed discharge from the army. He appears emaciated with scabs and facial sores from a disease. He was sent to the county hospital for care.
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Santa Fe
Juinn
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