Kruger and Steyn in conference amid peace talks
London reports Kruger has left Pretoria to meet Steyn, likely in the Orange Free State. Observers doubt a sudden ceasefire as Boers rally and Britain tests defenses. News from Ossontein notes Lord Roberts wishing greater successes to restore South Africa’s freedom and prosperity.
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London
Kruger
Pretoria
Steyn
Orange Free State
South Africa
England
DeVillier
Hofmeyer
TeWaller
Great Britain
Ossontein
Liverpool
Lord Roberts
Big Guns Safe as Boers Retreat from Ladysmith
London dispatch says Boers evacuated Ladysmith area after Cronje faced Roberts at Paardeberg. British advance in Natal paused to move large guns and ammo north and west. Demoralized by Buller victory, Boers retreated to passes leaving ammo and two guns behind. Natal largely clear of republican forces as public interest fades. Roberts focuses on concentrating forces and transport challenges.
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New York
Tribune
London
Buller
Ladysmith
Cronje
Roberts
Paardeberg
Natal
Boer Prisoners and Rail Repair Progress Near Riverton
Cape Town reports rapid railway restoration northward from Kimberley to Riverton as Boer prisoners captured at Paardeberg total 4,660, with about 3,000 enroute. Sir William MacCormack, president of the Royal College of Surgeons, leaves to England after serving as a volunteer surgeon with the South African forces.
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Cape Town
Kitoberley
Riverton
Paardeberg
William MacCormack
Royal College of Surgeons
South Africa
England
Shively for Governor endorsed by Indiana county
Laporte Indiana March 3 Scott county endorses B Shively of South Bend for the gubernatorial race following Stark county pattern. Local dispatch notes political alignment and party signals in the gubernatorial contest.
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Laporte
Ind
Scott Jewunty
Stark County
Shively
South Bend
Sortie News
Indiana railroad official leads in Allen county contest
In Allen county the leading candidate is Mr. Zollars, the top counsel for Pennsylvania Railroad. Ex Lieutenant Governor Nye, once seen as a potential governor, is effectively out of the race due to his rejection of Bryan's free silver platform.
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Allen County
Zollars
Indiana
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Nye
Bryan
Panic in Butler Chapel Over Dog Disturbance
In Indianapolis on March 3 Professor A. B. Beard of Oxford spoke at Butler College chapel. A dog’s howls drew screams as students attempted to bring the animal upstairs. President Butler suspended seven students after identifying those involved, ending the lecture amid a semi panic and faculty dismay.
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Indianapolis
A. B. Beard
Oxford College
England
Butler College
Butler
Beard
The Hour Is A Decisive One in Civil War Warning
Montreal March 3 La Patriot editorials on McGill students attacks Lavalle college and French papers. It warns this is a decisive hour and calls for harmony between English and French Canadians to save Confederation. claims English-speaking majority not responsible for street scenes.
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Montreal
Hecor
la Patriot
J. Israel Tarte
McGill
Lavalle College
Confederation
Sibley Divides Salary To Five Hospitals In District
Franklin Pa March 3 after election of Hon Joseph Sibley as congressman from the Seventeenth district he pledged to split his two year salary among district hospitals. A $1000 check arrived for each of the five hospitals including Sibley’s project in this city Oil City Warren Bradford and Kane. At term end each hospital will have $2000. Sibley also divided salary among labor groups in the Erie Crawford district.
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Franklin
Joseph Sibley
Sibley
Oil City
Warren Bradford
Kane
Erie-Crawford
Mrs Roosevelt to Visit Cuba on Her Tour
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt will depart on a Cuba trip starting Wednesday to inspect homes and home life, assess opportunities and conditions of the people, and spend a month pursuing studies. She aims to be among the first American women to undertake such investigation and may withhold results from the federal government. Her endeavors reflect humanitarian effort and careful observation.
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New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Theodore Roosevelt
Cuba
Break Up Glass Trust Document Turned Over
Indiana authorities seize a crucial agreement between the glass trust and smaller firms. The pact binds signatories to an oath not to resume glass production in the United States beyond the territories, a concession reportedly accepted by the Indiana glass factory when it sold to the trust.
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Indianapolis
United States
Indiana Glass Factory
Gar et al. Action Noted in 186 Borough Case
In a terse entry, officials note ongoing action involving Gar and associates in a case linked to 186 borough proceedings. Details remain sparse as docket items move through preliminary stages. The record highlights target entities and the procedural context without commentary.
Old Fort Wayne College Alumni Honor Lawton Memory
Fort Wayne college alumni gathered at City Hall to honor Major General Henry W. Lawton. A memorial report praised his career from Civil War service to tropical campaigns and his death on the firing line, with plans for a December reunion.
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Old Fort Wayne College
Henry W. Lawton
Old College
Taylor University
Upland
Ind
O’rourke
John W. Hayden
Kelsey
Judge O’rourke
Edward O’rourke
C. B. Siemen
Lem BR. Hartman
M. E. Argo
Fort Wayne College
Geronimo
Cuba
la Guasimas
el Caney
San Juan
Philippines
San Mateo
Commonwealth of Indiana
Alumni
SE Iliaan
9Ear Benent
Thalonian Society
General Lawton
Harrison Says Porto Rican Bill Is Departure From Principle
Indianapolis March 3 General Harrison answered a report about his views on the Porto Rican bill saying Yes I regard the bill as a most serious departure from the right principles He spoke after a talk with friends about the measure and its merits and noted his opposition.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Exhumation Ordered for Unpermitted Interment
A coroner is to exhume the remains of W Homerick, who died last November and was buried without a board of health permit. A post mortem will be conducted to issue a proper death certificate. Undertakers responsible for the interment without authorization must bear the expense.
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Halls Corners
W Homerick
Board of Health
Editors Against Trusts Resolutions Carried In New Orleans
At the National Editorial association session in New Orleans the resolutions against trusts were debated heatedly and adopted 294 to 64 with an amendment urging Congress to act against the paper trust. J E Lannig argued pulp duties while J Nagel showed a port note. The budget in Britain shows expenditures of £154,082,000 for 1900-1901 and a £17.77 million deficit after war estimates. Indiana Democrats shift toward 20,000 margin after currency subsidy and Porto Rican tariff debates. nominations in several districts loom next week.
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National Editorial Association
J. E. Lannig
Norwalk
Ohio
Henry
John Nagel
Maintowoc
Wis
Nagel
Lanning
Congress
Michael Hicks- Beach
Indiana
Indianapolis
National Democratic Committee
Shanklin
Evansville
Washington
Brick
Steele
Hemenway
Watson
Crumpacker Urged for Governor by Indianapolis Letters
Letters received in Indianapolis yesterday and last night praised Representative Crumpacker as the "lion of the hour" in GOP circles. Despite the acclaim, his close friends insist Crumpacker will not permit his name to be entered in the gubernatorial race, preferring to remain in Congress where they say he has earned a life tenure.
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Indianapolis
Crumpacker
Congress
Representative Robinson on Tariffs and Porto Rico
In an Indianapolis interview Representative Robinson from the Twelfth district objects to tariffs on Porto Rico and warns that special interests dominate the Republican caucus. He argues free access for Puerto Rican products, criticizes the Porto Rico bill, and predicts disaster for the party and Indiana voters.
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Indianapolis
Robinson
Twelfth
United States
Porto Rico
House
Congress
Indiana
The British Budget Presented Before Crowded Commons
London reports a crowded house of commons on March 5 as the budget debate opened. Finance ministers outlined proposals affecting taxes and public spending with ministers and opposition voices weighing the plan's potential impact on the economy and households.
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London
House of Commons
New Line of Ladies Wool Skirts on Sale Today
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Watson to Explain Porto Rican Bill At Richmond Meeting
Richmond Ind March 3 Friends of Congressman Watson express disappointment at his shift on the Porto Rican bill. He will address constituents at the district love feast in Richmond on March 7 to explain why he voted for the measure.
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Richmond
Ind
Watson
Root Visits Port Tampa Fortifications And Facilities
Secretary Root and his party remain at Port Tampa as the transport Sedgewick delays at harbor mouth. He inspected Eggmont Key fortifications and expressed approval of the works. He also reviewed Port Tampa shipping facilities where the army is embarked for Cuba, finding much to interest him.
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Tampa
Fla
Root
Port Tampa
Sedgewick
Eggmont Key
Cuba
One Hundred Years Old in Wabash County
William Sebring, a millwright living near Ross Hill, celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday in Wabash Indiana. In good health he expressed a wish to live to see a second time for William McKinley. A long-time resident of the area, he has lived here for over sixty-one years.
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Wabash
Ind
William Sebring
Ross Hill
William McKinley
Sebring
Post Mortem Notes By Local Coroner Team
Dr W W Barnett coroner and deputy coroner Dr W F tokehander oversee a post mortem in the county. Officials stated findings will be released after formal examination. The case involves an unspecified deceased person and ongoing investigations by local authorities.
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