Boer Army Close to Osfontein in Four Miles Standoff
A Boer report from Brussels notes Mafeking siege raised, while Osfontein lies four miles from the British line with 6,000 to 8,000 burghers. Buller reports the district cleared, Boers fled north, leaving ammunition, wagons, and guns behind. Roberts praises Kimberley care for sick and wounded.
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Queen Sends Joyful News On Ladysmith Relief
London dispatch reports the queen rejoices at the relief of Ladysmith by Sir Redvers Buller's forces and congratulates Buller and Sir George White. Messages express gratitude and prayers for the safe, steadfast troops after a long siege. Sir George White replies with gratitude and praise for royal support.
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To the Troops at Osfontein Reach Health and Hope
The British camp moved to Osfontein amid heavy rain and improving veldt. Supplies arrive rapidly, men on half rations, yet in good health. Cecil Rhodes sends champagne for Lord Roberts health. Roberts thanks the troops for courage and endurance. A skirmish six miles southeast costs Colonel Remington a horse. Boer leaders Botha Delarey and Dewet command front forces, reinforcements from Natal expected.
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Rifles Carved with Scripture Mark Paardeberg Surrender
Reports say many captured rifles at Paardeberg bear engravings such as Lord strengthen this arm. Just before General Cronje's surrender there was almost a mutiny in the camp.
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Cronje and party arrive at Almona Town
Cape Town reports General Cronje and his party arrived in Almona Town yesterday. He was received by General Sir Frederick Forestler-Walker and a representative of Sir Alfred Milner, the Cape Colony governor.
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Cape Colony
General Gatacre advances toward Stormberg in clash
Strekstroom March 3 General Gatacre made a reconnaissance in force toward Stormberg yesterday. The Boers met him with two guns and British artillery shelled the Boer laagers amid the engagement.
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Weather and trade slow but healthful business outlook
Bradstreet's reports spring trade retarded by stormy weather across markets disrupting telegraph and rail service. Cotton and cotton goods show price strength while metals stay steady and food products weaken. February business failures total 145 with liabilities of 9.9 million, down in number from last year. weekly failures 173, varying from prior periods.
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War condemnation and Boer support rally in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia mass meeting marked the 122d birth anniversary of Robert Emmet with anti imperialist Samuel Milliken securing an amendment condemning the war in the Philippines alongside pro Boer resolutions. Senator William K. Mason spoke as the crowd urged Boer success and denounced imperial policy. Ottawa notes report Canada could mobilize 12 000 troops for South Africa service and keep forts in Newfoundland and Bermuda.
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Plainville Railwreck Death Toll and City Fire Loss
In Plainville Conn debris clearing began after a New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad wreck near here on Thursday night. Officials list victims engineer Stephen Searles of New Haven and baggage master Edward Barrows of New Haven plus unidentified passenger. A separate blaze in Vienna Lil s caused eight buildings to burn, totaling about $70,000 in losses and $385,000 in insured value.
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Walcott Challenges Maher for Six-Round Match in Philly
New York March 3 Joel Walcott the colored welterweight received a challenge from Peter Maher the heavyweight to fight six rounds in Philadelphia on March 17. Walcotts manager O Rourke telegraphs Maher in Philadelphia accepting the match on condition that it be held at the Broadway Athletic club.
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Disease Germs in Milk Tickets Ban Issued in Oshkosh
Oshkosh health commissioner bans standard milk tickets and requires non distributing tickets with punchable amounts to curb disease germs transmission. In Madrid reports claim US Britain and Germany have founded a Spanish government to decide future Philippine island status.
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Porto Rico tariff bill dominates Senate debate
Washington dispatches describe rapid House passage of a bill to refund duties on Porto Rican imports and use funds for relief, with sharp exchanges between Republicans and Democrats. Debate touched on the president’s plan, constitutional concerns, and political posturing as senators weigh the Porto Rico tax issue alongside ongoing election disputes.
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Porto Rico tariff measure moved to Senate debate
In Washington on March 3 the Porto Rican tariff bill and temporary civil government plan advanced in the Senate. Teller and Stewart led amendments on self government and free entry for Porto Rican goods. Foraker argued duties would fund the island. debate highlighted island status and citizenship terms.
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Teller
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Porto Rico
Committee On
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United States
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Nevada
Money for the Transvaal Sent By Mail Return
A large Boer war contribution sent by J. W. Hinchon of Algona, Iowa, via postal money order to Paul Kruger in Pretoria was returned by the post office department. The department refused to certify payment for either the state or the Transvaal. The ruling affects Boer sympathizers nationwide as efforts to aid the conflict face postal barriers.
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Cuban Rising Predicted by Havana Correspondent
Mobile March 3 A Havana dispatch says an uprising is anticipated on the island soon. Demand for spurs machetes and hammocks rises as stores sell out these items, signaling preparations for Cuban warfare. Madison Wisconsin March 3 Postmaster Keyes orders free rural delivery from Madison to Blooming Grove starting March 15. Carrier C J Moyer to earn 4400 annually for a twenty five mile daily route with one daily delivery after the Milwaukee and Chicago mail arrival.
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Bath Tub Trust to Close Plants and Expand Capacity
An officer of the National Sanitary Enaneling Manufacturing company says five plants will close and capacity will be added to four others. The facilities to shut are Kobler Haysen at Sheboygan Mich Cribben Sexton in Chicago Victor Bath Tub at Aliquipp s Pa Pennsylvania Bath Tub at Ilwood Ill and R M Wilson Manufacturing at Rome N Y.
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National Editorial convention hearing on paper trust tariff
New Orleans March 3. The principal event of yesterday's session was a speech by Hon Thomas N Patterson of the Rocky Mountain News Denver Colo on the paper trust and tariff protection Wisconsin Boy Fighting the Boars Peshtigo Wis Marel 3 Three years ago William Whitney a Peshtigo boy disappeared from home This week his father received a letter stating he was serving with the Kat Siran rifles in South Africa and fighting the Boers
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Noted Worserman Dead in New York Horse Breeder Bates Dies
Charles J. Bates died at his New York home yesterday from pneumonia. Bates was known for his prize winning at horse shows and for breeding fine horses.
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Ex President Cleveland illness reports exaggerated
Reports from Cleveland's physician say illness rumors are greatly inflated. Philadelphia pays the second installment of 25000 dollars pledged for the national Republican convention. Other items note gifts to Yankton College and Veni son's Foundation meeting debts, a lawsuit against Wisconsin Central, a man's death after a cow trampling, and local incentives to build a Heinz pickle factory in La Crosse. A bishop in Minnesota died at 52, snowbound Buffalo and New England, and a Chicago official clears snow gratis. Coal mine discovery in Klondike excites Dawson City amid high prices. Henry Tyes Cobb completes plans for a major Washington university campus of 23 granite buildings.
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Leopold Schroeder
Stevens’ Point
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Grand Excursion to Old Mexico by Chicago & North Western
Homeseeker's Excursion leaves Chicago Tuesday March 6 1900 under J d Grafton. Special train dining car, all expenses covered, to visit principal Old Mexico points. Limited space. secure early. For pamphets write Chicago & North Western Bay 138dwtd Men's shows were 4 dollars now 1 95 at Staver's Clearing Sale.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Old Mexico
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Chicago
J.d. Grafton
Chicago & North-Western
Atlantic to Publish Short Stories of First Quality
The Atlantic will feature a large number of short stories of high quality including Maud Evelyn by Henry James. Additional works by Kate Douglas Wiggin W D Howells Sarah Orne Jewett Joal Chandler Harris and others will appear in the issue.
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