Boers Break At Mafeking War Report From Bloemfontein
London March 9 Boer forces entrench at Riggarsberg as scouts report Natal Dutch farmers fled. Mafeking garrison described as weak with three weeks horseback to Kimberley. General Roberts’ movement surprises Boers near Osfontein. British tactically outmaneuver and push them toward Bloemfontein. Boer numbers estimated around 14,000 fled south. Reports note Boer misreadings and discontent over irregular supplies.
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Botha Im
Natal
Kruger
Blooemfontein
London
Aatysmith
Riggarsberg
Mafeking
Kimberley
Osfontein
Jord Roberts
Colville
Tucker
Guards
Kelly-Kenny
Trench
French
Bloemfontein
Colvile
Transvaal
Saya
Hollawell
Daily News
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
General Joubery tenured as lieutenant general in war council
Boer Camp Biggarsberg March 5 General council of war appoints Louis Botha as lieutenant general for Natal and major generals for Lukas Meyer Bebalkburger David Joubert Daniel Stasinaus and J Fourie. Kruger urges faith in God as the tide turns in adversity amid battlefield reports from Mafeking and Cronje developments. Queen Victoria greeting crowds in London marks morale boost for South Africa campaign.
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Biggarsberg
Louis Botha
Natal
Lukas Meyer
Bebalkburger
David Joubert
Daniel Stasinaus
J. Fourie
Pretoria
Bloomfontein
Kruger
Free State
Volklund
National Athent
Steitz
Wicet
Cronje
Porto Rico tariff debate framed as policy not rights
A cabinet member clarifies that there is no disagreement between the president and Congress on Porto Rico free trade. He states the aim is humane policy, not a legal right, to relieve Puerto Rico from duties while warning against broad free-trade precedents for new lands.
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Hay-Pauncefote Nicaaraguan
Washington
Congress
Vorton Rico
United States
Porto Rico
Spain
Philippines
Burghers Retire to Biegarsberg Now Besieging Ends
In Natal the burghers have retreated to Biegarsberg with most commands renouncing elsewhere. Ladysmith and Kimberley are no longer besieged as the enemy is driven back repeatedly while laagers remain intact. A few men died or were wounded but the enemy suffered heavy losses and the fighting spirit remains strong.
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Natal
Biegarsberg
van Reenen
Senate panel to vote on Hay Pauncefote treaty
Washington March senate foreign relations committee to meet and consider the Tay Pauncefote Treaty. The sub committee report favors the treaty with no amendment granting U S defense of the canal in war or blocking ships of belligerents. Provisions for fortifications remain omitted or signaled as unnecessary in the current draft.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Baghdad
Egypt
England
Heyvpl
Gen Harrison Chagrined by Presidential Speculation
Indianapolis March 9 The News reports intimates say General Harrison is deeply chagrined by newspapers linking him to a possible anti administration bid. Friends insist he has no desire to return to politics and would not reenter public life as a presidential candidate.
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Indianapolis
Ctarrison
Harrison
E.harrison
Fanchises Not Taxable Texas Corporations Win a Big Victory
Texas corporations won a major district court victory as Judge Morris threw out hundreds of franchise tax suits against quasi public corporations. The ruling held franchises are not taxable as property, ending decades of suits claiming tax on corporate franchises. Meanwhile mine disaster reports from Torrey, Indiana, and a Wabash River rescue in Peru, Indiana, described miners injured or dying after an explosion and a man rescued from a drifting hut.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Corporations of
Morris
Clinton
Ind
Torrey
Charles Kaski
Antonio Pisco
William Skhelley
William Brown
Derby winner Mying rox sells for record sum
Mying rox, last year’s Derby winner and winner of three other major British races, sold for 106000 pounds, a record price for a horse. Dordohu Merederich, founder publisher and editor of the American Swiss Cavette of New York, is dead aged on. Students in Bordeaux attack the British consulate and residence with stones. Several crew of the cruiser Newark suffer smallpox. Mire at Lend destroyed forty buildings and caused a loss of 500,000 pounds. The Burlington Missouri Women object to presenting loving cups saying they promote intemperance. The Geronareichstag considers reinstituting whipping as punishment. A man paying 6000 for breach of promise after sending lavish love terms. Cy de Vey, longtime head animal keeper at Lincoln Park Ave Chicago, fails in suicide attempt. Charles Vogel of Merrill & Mildredge Chicago elopes with Witte Ritter. Paris fears smallpox spread. Peru floods cause 1900 damage in Moody regions.
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Mying Rox
Dordohu Merederich
Cavette
New York City
Bordeaux
France
Newark
Lend
Burlington
Chile
Geronareichstag
Tias
Cy de Vey
Lincoln Park Ave
Chicago
Charles Vogel
Merrill & Mldredge
Witte Ritter
Paris
Imoods
Peru
Old Age Remedy and City Transit Notes
An old age meditation praises care of the stomach for aging bodies and touts Dr. Piorca's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening for the elderly. It also mentions New Yorkers asking for open winter streetcars due to closed car ventilation and cites Banner Salve as a healing ointment. The piece closes with a payroll and population snapshot for Boston.
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Piorca
Daily remedies and cautions from early ads
An assortment of medical claims promotes Foley's Kidney Cure and DeWitt's products for bowel liver relief and skin conditions. Testimonials praise consistency while warnings urge avoiding counterfeit salves and noting endorsements from H J Moogk and other merchants.
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Lewis Ackerman
Goshen
Ind
DeWitt
H. J. Moogh
Grain-O replaces coffee as a healthy drink
A grain drink sold by grocers promises appetizing taste and health benefits. Made from pure grains it aids digestion strengthens nerves and is suitable for children and adults. It is not a stimulant and costs about four times coffee, with packages priced at 15c and 25c.
Vital Magnetism The Greatest Curative Agency
The article argues magnetic treatment is not new but has reached perfection through science. It claims magnetism suppresses pain, restores normal function, encourages secretion and excretion, and lets nature act as the healer.
Magnetic Treatment Restores Local Man to Work
Mr Charles Wallick of Freeport Illinois reports a winter illness that caused a breakdown and constant cough. He began treatment from Prof J I Gregory and improved quickly returning to work after one month and is now steadily employed for two months feeling well.
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J. I. Gregory
Charles Wallick
Kickapoo St
Freeport
Blankets at Sacrifice Prices in Store Sale
Advertises blankets at 7e a pair, down from 1.25, with underwear special offers. Men’s 100 underwear for 2c, Ladies’ 60e underwear for 2c, Ladies’ 36c underwear for 24e. Cut prices on children’s underwear.
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Rochester
Aie
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