Move toward Free State as Clements advances in South Africa
A Bloemfontein dispatch says President Steyn may surrender. General Clements crossed the Orange River at Norval’s Point, with an immediate drive into the Free State expected. London dispatched 3,300 troops on thirteen trains to Southampton for embarkation to South Africa. Dr. Leyds reportedly secreted to Holland to consult Dutch foreign affairs on Kruger’s behalf.
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London
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Valsal
Cape Colony
Clements
Orange River
Norval’s Point
Free State
Southampton
South Africa
Morning Post
Brussels
Leyds
Transvaal
Holland
M. DeBufort
Pretoria
Krager
Two Memorials Seek Deep Waterway From Lake Michigan to Mississippi
Washington March 16 Two memorials petitioning Congress for authorization and funding of a deep water route between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi were presented by Chicago and Illinois river valley leaders. They urge legislation and a commission to oversee the project with an estimated cost of 20 million dollars to deepen the Illinois river over 300 miles.
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Washington
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Illinois River Valley Association
Chicago Drainage Canal
Congress
Chicago
Illinois River Valley
Chicago Canal
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River Commission
St. Louis
Illinos River
Truce Reached With Striking Machinists in Chicago
A truce exists with the striking machinists pending a conference tomorrow. The machinists continue to take snapshots of non union men who have replaced them in the workforce.
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Chicago
Sheldon’s Hope Experiment Evaluated In Press Room
Topeka March 16 Nev Sheldon studies the Sheldon edition in the press room reading the week’s content. He asks whether his experiment will yield any good, showing cautious optimism about the outcome.
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Topeka, Kan
The
Capital
Nev. Sheldon
Christian daily possible in a large city says Rev. Sheldon
The Reverend expresses cautious hope that his remarks will spark discussion and perhaps lead to one or more Christian dailies. He doubts strong impact on secular press methods but believes a Christian daily could be established in a major city.
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Sheldon
Battle reports from Philippines battles at Batangas and Cafiz
Agoncillo said American forces suffered heavy losses and many were captured in the recent engagements in the Philippines. A major battle occurred at Batangas and another at Cafiz. Insurgents in Invisayan province burned San Juan de Betskok and other villages to prevent occupation by Americans.
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Paris
Agoncillo Today
Philippines
Batangas
Cafiz
Invisayan
San Juan de Betskok
Miners Strike in Vienna Sparks Fears of Violence
Sixty thousand coal miners remain on strike in Vienna after two months out. A small riot near Brux raises fears that further violence could follow.
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Vienna
Brux
Women Barbers Plan Chicago Union Form Birth of a Separate Union
Women shavers announce plans to form a separate union in Chicago after being denied admission to the barbers union. They expect about 300 charter members by next Sunday as talks proceed in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Barbers’ Union
Commodity Price Snapshot From New York Market
On March 16 in New York copper traded at 16 and a half, silver at 59 percent, and lead at 4.45 as market prices reflected modest gains across metals.
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New York
Revival sermon shatters cynicism as Daniel preaches hope
Rev Daniel reports strong attendance and says Romans chapter one is the saddest in the Bible. He condemns rigid church politics and urges Christ as the sole salvation. He criticizes Christians who moralize El Paso but refuse to cooperate with others. Services at 7 30 tonight with no Saturday service.
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Mr. Daniel
Christ
Daniel
el Paso
White Oaks Country Near Capitan Sees Growth
Deputy Collector Clark plans to resign next month to manage the Dillon ranch after Moses Dillon reports steady progress in the White Oaks area between Three Rivers New Mexico. Weather delayed arrival but prospects remain strong for Capitan and surrounding country.
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Moses Dillon
Three Rivers
N. M
Pat Coghlan
White Oaks
Capitan
Clark
Dillon
Real Estate Transfers and Las Vegas Trip Mentioned
Mills map richard keays and wife to a m loomis half interest in property housing the commercial hotel near the s p depot 1200 dollars. Campbell s addition h m stokes to harry catlin fractional lot and five blocks 142 at third and st vrain streets 75 dollars and assumption of notes for 175 dollars. Campbell Real Estate company to h m stoker fractional lots 2 to 10 block 110 at third and st vrain streets 100 dollars and fractional lots 1 to 5 block 142 at st vrain and third streets 400 dollars. magoffin s addition j h felter to a pumphy lot 17 block 17 tay s street 1200 dollars. f p houghton of the santa fe expects to go up to las vegas tomorrow on business.
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Campbell
H. M. Stokes
Harry Catlin
Third
St. Vrain
Campbell Real Estate Company
H. M.stoker
Third and
Third Streets
Magoffin
J. H. Felter
A. Pumphry
Tays Street
F. P. Houghton
The
Santa Fe
Las Vegas
London in Green The Flag Of Erin To Fly From The Mansion House
London officials announce that the Irish tricolor will be raised at the Mansion House marking a display of support for Ireland. The decision follows renewed discussions about national symbolism and diplomatic gestures.
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Erin
London Prepares Grand St Patrick Day Observance
Indications point to a large London celebration for St Patrick's Day with Irish troops honored. Shamrocks, green ribbons, and gold harps are in demand as many houses prepare displays and the Erin flag decorates official buildings. The queen's shamrock order prompts widespread green display.
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London
Erin
Admiralty
Royal Marines
Big Projects On The Pout For A New Baseball Season
The city awaits a robust athletic revival led by a local talent driven baseball push. Roswell academy battlers travel to Las Cruces to face agricultural college rivals while El Paso plays host to possible amateur or professional clubs. Noyes the California catcher joins the locals as plans form for Sunday lineup and seasonal grounds work.
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Husky Military
Roswell Academy
Warriors
Las Cruces
The
Agricultural College
Rosweil
el Paso
Noyes
California
Charlie Webber
Weidman
Sullivan
Sbaners
Irvin
Jacoby
Christian
Weber
Whalen
Roswell
Deming
Wheeler leaves Atlanta to seek Senate approval and oath
General Wheeler departed Atlanta for Washington this morning to urge acceptance of his resignation as brigadier general of volunteers and to present himself before the House bar to take the oath of office. He said the resignation was dated November 28 and had been reported as not accepted. He expects orders to return to the United States and will pursue his official status in Washington.
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Atlanta
Wheeler
Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Electrical Contractors Meet in Pittsburg to Form Association
Electrical contractors from across the country gathered in Pittsburg to discuss forming a mutual protective association aiming to include 5,000 or more electricians. The move follows the recent creation of an electrical supply house combine and anticipated material price increases.
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Pittsburg
Peter Jackson Heads South For Health In California
Peter Jackson, once a boxing champion, leaves Victoria to seek health in Southern California. Friends raise funds to cover his travel expenses. He now spends time with his championship belt, one of the last trophies from his five victories, which he refuses to sell despite poverty.
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Victoria
B. C
Peter Jackson
California
Editorial appeal to gold democrats to return to party
The paper of Hoke Smith in Atlanta urges gold democrats to rejoin the Democratic Party in full harmony and with equal privileges. It states a sincere desire for the party’s success and appeals for Democrats who diverged four years ago to aid the cause.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Secretary of the Interior
Bryan
Democratic Party
Local cities form plans for a strong new baseball venture
A meeting to appoint a manager and captain to select top talent is to be held soon. Luke Young reports Mexico City says national baseball is booming and a representative club may visit. Tucson Phoenix and Texas cities Albuquerque and El Paso are lining up to offer a premier season in our area.
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Luke Young
Mexico City
Tucson
Phoenix
Texas
Albuquerqas
el Paso
Cobre Grande Copper Co Wins Pecos Bearing Case
Phoenix March 16 Judge Walthall decides in favor of Cobre Grande Copper Co in Pecos bearing dispute. Herald dispatch notes ruling received at 3 50 p m.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Walthall
Cobre Grande Copper Co
Miles and Dewey Trip Sparks Resentment in Savannah
In Savannah on March 16 residents resent the idea of Gen Miles accompanying Admiral Dewey on their trip here. Rumor of Miles escorting Dewey amid debate over Miles and Davis is noted in local chatter.
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Savannah
Gen. Miles
Admiral Dewey
Miles
Je Davis
El Paso Chamber Receives Courtesy Wire from Mr Huntington
President S J Freudenthal of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce received a dispatch thanking the chamber for the invitation. The message says Huntington would like to accept but cannot specify time in El Paso and will wire later when he leaves for San Antonio.
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el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Daughter Of Casas Grandes Mayor Weds In El
A marriage license was issued to Valentia Onate Jr and Maria Bermudez yesterday. County Judge Harper married them shortly after in El. Both are well known locally and in Juarez. The groom is the mayor’s son and the bride is the daughter of Col. Eduardo Bermudez, mayor of Casas Grandes.
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Valentia Onate, S Jr
Maria Bermudez
Harper
Juarez
Mayor Onate
Col
Eduardo Bermudez
Casas Grandes
Balles
Sierra Madre
Jury Deadlock in Whitney vs Pass City Foundry Case
The county court heard Sherman Whitney versus the Pass City Foundry and Machine Company over a $100 claim for a dynamo and related services. The jury could not agree on a verdict and the case will be tried again.
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Sherman Whitney
The
Pass City Foundry and Machine Company
Bender Denounces Fifty Tenencias at Guadalupe Mine Agency
The Periodico Official of Chihuahua reports J. C. Bender denounced fifty tenencias at the mining agency at Guadalupe y Caivo. He and partner J. P. Bisnton of El Paso own the mines they have taken up. Both are well known locally.
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Periodico
Chihuahua
J. C. Bender
Guadalupe Y Caivo
J. P. Bisnton
el Paso
Sunday School Union Meets at Presbyterian Church
The Sunday School Union meets at 7 30 this evening at the Presbyterian church. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
National Association of Manufacturers to Hold Boston Convention
Preparations near completion for the annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers in Boston next month. The fifth convention since 1895 will feature two daily business sessions, a public education discussion, and a final large meeting with a potential address by President McKinley. International trade work and overseas exhibits are highlighted, with Caracas already hosting a permanent exhibit and Shanghai under consideration.
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Boston
Mass
National Association of Manufaturers
Association
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Caracas
Venezuela
Shanghai
China
McKinley
May Fine Himself
El Paso city AG leads annual push to collect occupation tax from local lawyers. Police issue warrants and several attorneys settle up. District Attorney Dean allegedly prosecutes lawbreakers while Recorder C B Patterson sits on the corporation court bench, risking fines when his case is heard.
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el Paso
Dean
C. B. Patterson
Corporation Court
1900 Club Social Tonight at Leon Gemoetz’s Home
The 1900 Club meets tonight at 210 E Overland street for a social session hosted by president Leon Gemoetz. After a brief business meeting, the social proper will be held with refreshments served.
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Leon Gemoetz
E. Overland Street
Mr. Gemestz
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DR. Leyds
Gulf
Agoncillo
Austria
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Gold Democrats
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Herald
Dispatch
Pecos
Dewey
MR. Huntington
the Chamber of Commerce
S. J. Freudenthal
San Antonio
C. P. Huntington
Onate Ber Wudez
Paso
Sunday School Union
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