Boer War News Stirs Commons as Methuen Figures Warned
Reports from the House of Commons recount excitement over Lord Witchener's telegram on General Methuen. The official line notes casualties and missing, with Boer actions at dawn near Palmieteknit, and references to De la Rey and Graspan.
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Throgmorten
Amd
Commons
House of” Commons
Lord Witchener
Brodrick
Shime
Methuen
Palmieteknit
Delarey
Defeat under grim circumstances shocks British prestige abroad
The morning papers acknowledge the gravity of a Boer reversal equal in numbers to the British, noting the moral rather than material damage and its likely lengthening effect on Boer resistance. Lord Kitchener’s dispatch read by Brodrick reveals initial confusion caused by native boys with horses disrupting a convoy under Methuen’s orders, spreading disorder to mounted troops amid khaki dress and line officers.
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Kitchener
Brodrick
Jed
Methuen
Damaged Nebraska Town Faces Storm and Fusion News
A Nebraska town reports windows blown in and roofs ripped from homes and businesses by a northwesterly wind. In Kansas, Populists and Democrats discuss fusion plans at a March 25 joint committee session to unite the parties. In Denver, Stewart Hill, 9, dies from a breast wound after a pretend Indian battle. James Butson, 12, is arrested for murder as four youths behind barricades exchange gunfire.
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Kansas
Topeka
Akan
The
Democrats
Denver
Stewart Liill
James “Butson
Hill
Moonlighting arrests amid Irish campaign in Dublin
In Dublin on March 11 two men Crowley and Eustace were arrested and charged with moonlighting and firing into a farmer's hay house tied to the United Irish League. O'Donnell received one month in prison for trying to stop hay sales. Nearby in Burgin Kentucky unknown dynamiters blew up a pest house under construction and left a death threat to halt rebuilding and workers.
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Dublin
Crowley
Eustace
United Irish League
O’donnell
Kentucky
Local Grower Sells Broom Corn At Market Prices
A grower near here sold sixty five tons of broom corn at an average price of 105 dollars per ton. The report notes the quantity and price, reflecting market conditions for the crop.
Heaver Ream Falls in Wisconsin River
A river flood report notes Mississippi and all its tributaries rising rapidly as Heaver Ream falls in Wisconsin. The terse item records rising water levels and local concerns about flooding along the watershed.
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Heaver Ream
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Acquisition Gains Ground in Accusation Case
In a developing case accusing a key figure, authorities advance the initial acquisition claim. The defendant faces formal charges as investigators detail the sequence of events and connecting actions. Legal analysts weigh potential outcomes and implications for the involved organization.
Illinois Supreme Court voids anti trust law exemptions
The decision voids the 1893 Illinois anti trust statute arguing it targets specific classes, tainted by class legislation. Justice Harlan and Justice Kohl come to similar grounds, with McKenna dissenting, affecting several states with livestock and agricultural product exemptions. The ruling holds that an anti trust law must apply indiscriminately to all combinations.
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Illinois
Cne
Union ‘Sewer: Pipe ‘Company of
Ohio
Harlan
Supreme ‘Court
Kohlsaar
McKenna
Georgia
Ilinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
North Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Wisconsin
Secretary Long Retires Amid Roosevelt Cabinet Shuffle
Washington March 11 Secretary Long submitted his resignation in a graceful letter and it was accepted. President Roosevelt completed the cabinet change by selecting Representative William Henry Moody of Massachusetts Sixth district as his successor to head the Davy department. Moody had been offered candidacy minutes earlier and will assume office shortly.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Long
Vna
William Henry
Moody
Massachusetts
Jealous Claim Overshadows Girl in Tense Exchange
In a terse remark the jealous party asserts the girl cared more for another. The brief exchange centers on perceived affection and personal rift, with no additional details disclosed.
Anti Concession Move 2 Targets Cuba in Cotton Exchange Debate
An anti concession stance affects the Orleans cotton exchanges and sister markets across the United States. Officials seek cooperation to defeat the proposed measure, arguing it would cripple Louisiana cane interests and beet production in the West.
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Orlean
United States
Congress
Louisiana
West
Committee warns owners in Victor area over stolen goods
Letters signed Committee warn property owners and Cripple Creek area assayers not to lease or buy stolen goods. Frank M Woods of the Gold Coin Mines and Mine Owners association says he does not know who sent the notices. Norfolk strike continues with Central Labor Union backing strikers and Portsmouth Central Labor Union approving a boycott against the railway company.
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Victor, Colo
Cripple Creek
Frank “M
Woods
Norfolk
Central Labor Union
Istrikers
Portsmouth ‘Central Labor Union
Mrs W J Onahan Dies At Chicago Home
Chicago March 11 Mrs William J Onahan wife of ex City Comptroller Onahan died yesterday at the family residence 7 Macalister Place The decedent's parents were among the first settlers of Chicago.
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Wiliam
J. Onahan
Onahan
Macalister Place
Chicago
Costly Fire Destroys Zinkle Mercantile Building
A large fire at Sand Du Lac Fond Du Lac Wisconsin damages the Zinkle Mercantile Company building and stock. Officials estimate losses will exceed 80 000 dollars. Fire departments battled the blaze through the night withno immediate reports of injuries.
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Sand du Lac
Fond du Lac
Wis
Marely
Mercantile ‘Company
Editor John S Murphy of The Telegraph Dies in Editorial Room
John S Murphy editor of The Telegraph Dubuque died suddenly in his editorial room yesterday March 11. Friends describe him as a longtime writer and leader of the paper. The cause of death is not yet released and authorities are investigating.
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Dubuque
John S
Murphy
the Telegraph
Mobstorm Ends in Scuffle at Fort Wayne Pest House
March 11 report describes Fort Wayne city authorities leasing a private sanitarium near the city limits to care for smallpox patients. A crowd gathered at the arbour, clashing with workers until police arrived. Separately in Indianapolis a streetcar struck Dr John R Haynes, knocking him unconscious. he died later at home.
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Fort ‘Wayne
Ind
Arbour
Indiannipolis
John R
Haynes
Neathern Convicted of Manslaughter in Henry Killing
Trial notes show Neathern convicted of manslaughter for killing Henry. Judge Ox denied a request for a new trial last January, with proceedings recorded in Peru in March.
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Neathern
Peru
Henry
Woman Burns in Open Grate Accident
A MarionMiss state short cut report notes Blanche Algyre was caught in an open grate and severely burned. Fire alarm sounded and medical aid was summoned. The incident underscores dangerous household heating practices in the area.
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Hoosier
Marion
Blanche Algyre
Buckwheat Flavored Gem Hint From Mrs. Austins
Fragmentary note references a Buckwheat flavor gem from Mrs. Austins and suggests a guaranteed bet. No clear event or full details available.
Buckwheat Cakes and Home Remedies Featured in Ad
An old newspaper snippet promotes Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat products with a promise of quick preparation and substitutes refused. It also advertises loans on approved security linked to Livy Chamberlain at 2078 Main Street and praises safe cold remedies from Houseworth BLOB druggists.
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Livy Chamberlain
Houseworth
For Rent: Houses on Pratt Street and Beardsley Avenue
Classified notice indicates two houses on Pratt Street and one on Beardsley Avenue available for rent. Contact Indiana Buggy Co for application details and rental terms.
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Pratt
Beardsley
Indiana ‘Buggy Co
Notable Winfield Drugstore Adopts Grippe Remedy
An old fragment notes Hewett of Winfield endorsing a popular gripe remedy from Houseworth Bros. druggists. The piece describes a severe attack called La Grippe and cites a preferred medicine quantity. The text reflects-era advertising language.
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Lie “Hewett
Winfield
HEE Houseworth Bros
Calling Cards Edition at Smiths Jewelry and Music Block
Fragments indicate engraved calling cards available at a local shop, with unclear wording about printing or engraving services and the shop’s block location in a downtown area. Further clarity on price, hours, and exact service scope is not provided.
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Witten
Smith
Siewelry
Dean's Dintmer Instant Relief Cure Store Ad
An old advertisement claims Dean's Dintmer Instant relief and permanent cure for hives. It markets a drugstore product at 50 cents with a brief, promotional tone.
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Tormence
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