Boers Forced Back in British Advances at Dordrecht
London dispatches from March 4 to 5 describe General Brabant’s forces pressing the Boers at La Buschagues Nek near Dordrecht, with heavy rifle fire and Boer withdrawal, plus six British deaths and eighteen wounded. Reports note Cronje’s surrender of 2000 to 3000 men and Osfontein and Mafeking updates.
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Jamestown
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Field Marshal Roberts
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Osfontein
Cronje
Wolmhans
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Clements
Achtertang
Joubert
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State
Orange River
Langer
Free State
Trice
Hans
Colesberg
Poreen
Morning Post
Ostontein
Kenech
Surprise Relief at Lady Smith as Boers Retreat
Correspondents report British relief arrived unexpectedly as General Tuller's forces pressed near Lady Smith. Boers attempted to move a 4.7 inch gun at Bulwan, British gunners repelled the effort, and storm and shelling continued until the retreat was visible. British cavalry sightings followed as the town prepared for further advances.
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Dulwana
Lord Dundonald
Toors
Elandslaagte
Durban
Mareh O
Ladysmith
Noo
Tuller
Bulwann
Bulwang
Bulwatia
Queen Victoria Plans No Riviera Visit at Present
Queen Victoria will stay at home and cancel her planned spring holiday in Italy. The monarch emphasizes devotion to her people with dispatches to field generals and a visit to Netley Hospital, endearing her to subjects.
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Queen Victoria
London
Italian Riviera
Netley
East Indian natives rejoice over British success in South Africa
Calcutta correspondent for The Times reports widespread native elation across India at British victories in South Africa. The native army is particularly enthusiastic about the campaign.
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London
Calcutta
the Times
India
South Africa
Beyds authorizes drill report on Mafeking siege end
London report from Brussels states Doctor Beyds confirms the report that Mafeking siege has been raised. He authorized an absolute denial of any delay in conveying the news.
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London
Brussels
Archbishop Hennessy Dead After Stroke Tolling Cathedral Bell
Most Rev John Hennessy first archbishop of Dubuque dies at 74 after two strokes last Friday night. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 am with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia delivering the eulogy. Monsignor Ryan to administer diocese until successor appointed, with Archbishop Kaine likely to succeed.
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L.a
John Hennessy
Dubuaque
The
Eity
Ryan
Philadelphia
Adminster
Kaine
Washington University
Hennessy
Sioux City butcher sues Armour for contract damages
J M Ralya of Sioux City files suit against Armour & Co of Chicago for 175000. He says an Armour agent contracted in May 1899 to supply fresh meat at a fixed price to Sept 30, 1899. When pork loins rose sharply in August Armour allegedly refused delivery, costing Ralya significant business.
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Sioux City
Jd. M. Ralya
Armour & Co
Chicago
Armour Packing Company
Ralya
Senate Adjourns After Virginia Representative Moes Death
The senate met briefly on Saturday and adjourned early due to the death of Virginia Representative Moes. Ross of Vermont opposed seating Quay, Teller criticized the currency conference report, and pension bills were passed. Patti grew obtained a resolution for the War Office to forward the court martial record of Lt Col Corbin, now adjutant general. The Aldrich Rob bin s election case vote was postponed until tomorrow, with a few minor bills approved before adjourning in memory of the late representative Moes.
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Virginia
Ross
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Quay
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War Office
Corbin
House
Aldrich-Robbins
Pes
Strike Likely To Be Continued In New England
The Granite Cutters strike continues across New England except where manufacturers have compromised with cutters. The Granite Manufacturers' Association refuses to ratify any agreement with the Chanite AMianifacturers association and Barre brinery of the Granite Cutters' National union. The appeal of Admiral Dewey against the Court of Claims bounty for Manila destruction has been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.
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New York
New England
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Chanite Amianifacturers Association
Darre
Wit
Barre
Granite Cutters’ National Union
Washington
Dewey
Court of Claims
Manila
United States Supreme Court
British cruiser Wermes shaft broken off Cat Island
Nassau reports that the British second class cruiser Wermes is near Cat Island in the Bahamas with a broken shaft and requires repair. The incident highlights naval damage in the Caribbean theater during March.
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New Providence
Wermes
Cat Island
Bahamas
McKinley Hosts Ohio Society Dinner on Imperialism and Canal
At the Waldorf Astoria, President McKinley addressed expansion policy and Philippine war critics as Ohio Society of New York members gathered. Roosevelt and Campbell spoke, urging a canal from ocean to ocean without foreign consent, while McKinley touted open doors and balanced foreign entanglements and a growing US trade surplus.
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Bix
Campbell
Ohio
New York
Ohio Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
William McKinley
United States
M. I. Southard
The
Theodore Roosevelt
George K. Nash
Levi T P. Morton
Cornelius N. Bliss
Tanna
Timothy N. Woodrutt
Addison Brown
Wager Swayne
H. C. Corbin
EL. Clayvans
Thomas EH. Hubbard
Charles Dick
John Barrett
Tunis G. Bergen
Julian T. Davies
Philippines
Jéx
McKinley
Abner McKinley
Dr. Rixey
Washington
Far East
There can be no imperialism speech on national duty
The president warns that recent events place grave trials and responsibilities on the United States. The nation must face the burden of peace with Spain, choose between action and desertion, and unite to raise liberty and law in new possessions. Rhodes plans to sail for England from Cape Town on March 4.
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United States
Spain
Republic
Tiftine
Five Burned to Death in Bowery Lodging Fire
Five residents perished and three were injured when flames swept a seven story lodging house at 44 to 48 Bowery New York in the early hours. Victims include Charles Buttie John Clark Edward Doyle Stephen Comey and Martin Gallagher. bodies found on the fifth floor. Local hospitalizations follow as authorities list the dead and survivors.
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Bowery
Charles Buttie
John Clark
Edward Doyle
Henry Jackson
Stephen Comey
Martin Gallagher
Pitward Walker
Stephen Carney
Olympia
Wash
John
Charles
Emma
Charles Wenger
Insurgents Rehabilitated in Northern Provinces Say Officials
An Associated Press report cites army officers and business leaders alleging continued insurgent activity across the islands. A top official claims the movement has rehabilitated significantly, with a secret Manila-based network using loyal locals and installed municipal officers to maintain influence and communication amid U.S. control.
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Manila
Associated Press
United States
Coeur d Alene Troubles Witnesses Describe Cemetery Ban
Edward Plannagan of Mullan Idaho testified before the house military committee about Coeur d Alene unrest. He said the cemetery demonstration was forbidden by the state and miners required permits bought for 2.50. Thomas Heney, deputy sheriff, described closing saloons to keep peace and his arrest in the bull pen by state deputies and soldiers. Moses Simmons, Murray county commissioner, said mine authorities sought aid claiming a mob at Bunker Hill but he found no need for drastic steps and was later removed and arrested.
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Edward Plannagan
Mullan
Idaho
House Military Committee
Coeur d’Alene
Thomas Heney
Moses Simmns
Murray
Wardner
Bunker Hill
Representative Boutelle Seeks Reelection After Recovery
Bangor Me March 5 Representative Boutelle has recovered from a recent illness that sent him to Boston for treatment and has decided to seek reelection. His brother announced his candidacy for renomination and election. Secretary Root at Port Tampa Tampa Fla March 190? Secretary of War Root and his wife and General Ludlow and party spent last night at Port Tampa en route to Cuba.
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Bangor
Boutele
Boston
Root
Port Tampa
Tampa
Pla
Mareno
Ludlow
Port Taipa
Cuba
Multiple 19th century news items summarized in brief
Samuel Detwiler and two children perished in a dwelling fire at Putton county Pat. Rochester N Y records sixty three hour snowfall of 43 and a half inches. Luther League of America meets Cincinnati May 22 to 24. Ling Budden Co Brooklyn fire destroys anvil plant. loss 18000. Professor Oscar St Gleason files bankruptcy petition in St Louis liabilities 15000 assets 180. Cordage firms report rope shortage hurting trade. Mrs Leland Stanford widow of late California senator is dangerously ill in New York. Pope marks twenty second anniversary ceremony with solemnity. Proposal to raise funds for a modest widow’s income for General Guy Slenry. French Montreal students insult British empire by stamping union jack. Rep Sibley survives 5000 a year salary as hospital House member. General A D Shaw Grand Army of the Republic national commander in chief seeks Congress seat.
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Putton Conuty
Pat
Rochester
N.Y
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Cincinnati
Ling- Budden Company
Brooklyn
Oscar St. Gleason
Las
St. Louis
Leland Stanford
California
New York
Guy Slenry
Montreal
British Empire
Sibley
Penn
A. D. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Drainage Canal Suit In Supreme Court Clerk Dies
Springfield March 5 Alexander J Jones Chicago sanitary board member joined the attorney general in mandamus proceedings to force compliance with water flow law in the drainage channel The petition seeks 360000 cubic feet per minute and alleges current flow under 200000 The case calls for removing obstructions in the Chicago river or digging additional ditches to restore healthful conditions under the law
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Springfield
Muarch
Alexander J. Jones
Chicago Sanitary Board
Mandaius
Sanitary Board
Jones
Chicago
Taw
Novel elopement ends in Marshall wedding
In Marshall two young lovers Irene Packer and Manford wed after a series of elopement attempts. Manford, from Blanton County Ohio, procured a license in Cumberland County, Tennessee, and paid for travel to Ohio with help from TB. Miller of this city. Miss Packer is 20 and Manford 22. The couple fled from Hazel Dell to marry on Saturday night before Judge Perdue.
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Marshall Clouse
Death of Tacob O. Chance Clerk of the Supreme Court
Mount Vernon March 5 Tacob O Chance clerk of the supreme court of Taois for the southern district died at his home yesterday morning from pneumonia. He was in his third term as clerk. One son serves as secretary to the fourth assistant Postmaster General and once commanded a volunteer regiment in the Philippines.
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Mount Vernon, Lls
Tacob O. Chance
Supreme Court of
Taois
Chance
Supreme Court
Philippines
Carterville Miners Acquitted After Trial in Here
Carterville union miners facing charges of murdering five negro miners were acquitted by a jury after a forty day trial. Other charges against white miners remain, with Williamson county prosecutors planning further prosecutions. Meanwhile Springfield reports note strokes, hospitalizations and near-century lifespans of local figures, including Anna M. Wes hler aged 99, and updates on Governor Tanner’s condition and Judge Phillips’s illness.
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Vienna
Carterville Union
Williamson County
Homeseeker Excursion Tickets On Sale February Through April
Homeseeker excursion tickets to nearly all U S points available at Chicago Great Western Railway ticket offices on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in February March and April. Round trip fare is one fare plus $2.00. return valid within 21 days. See a CGW agent or F H Lord 113 Adams St Chicago for details. Also note Glimpses Across the Sea by T Clover pamphlet available via Milwaukee & St Paul railway with six cents for postage.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
T. Clover
Chi Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Geo. H. Heafford
Old Colony
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