Roberts Again Outflanks the Boers Near Bloemfontein
London dispatches report Lord Roberts advancing along Kaalspruit to Bloemfontein, with about twelve thousand British troops and eighteen guns in position. Descriptions mention white flags, deserted farms, and careful orders not to seize property as forces approach the Free State capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free State
London
Durban
Germany
Great Britain
Venters
Bloemifontein
Bloemfontein
Daily News
Venter
Assvodel Kop
Kaal
Balfour to present peace papers in Commons soon
London reports in the Commons that Arthur Balfour will lay before Parliament papers outlining the government’s peace conditions for the South African republics. The dispatch notes Kruger and Steyn appealing to Lord Salisbury, who reportedly rejected all terms and refused independence for the Transvaal. A Wembley context shows MPs Courtney and others urging immediate peace on equal white rights and disarmament within each republic.
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Balfour
Commons
London
House of Comminons
Kruger
Lord Salisbury
Steyn
Transvaal
Jwonard H. Courtney
M. P
South African Conciliation Committee
Peace talks conditional on U S mediation revealed
Paris reports that Kruger and Steyn have asked Britain through the United States for conditions under which negotiations might open on the basis of independence. President Kruger is said to accept mediation, but the United States government states it does not assume responsibility.
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London
the Times
Kruger
Steyn
United States
Washington
House of Commons
War Office
Wyndham
South Africa
Switzerland
Lagypt
Paris
The
Gaulois
Good Authority
Wiuger
Transvaal envoy thanks Dublin for sympathy to South Africa
Dr Leyds, diplomatic agent for the Transvaal, in a letter to Irish Nationalist MP John Clancy, thanks Dublin for a resolution of sympathy. He says the gesture is greatly appreciated by a suffering country still seeking independence and liberty and notes Irish support in the United Kingdom. He hopes more countrymen echo the sympathy amid bloodshed.
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London
Leyds
Transvaal
John Clancy
North
County Dublin
Dublin Corporation
United Kingdom
South Africa
Boers Try Escape From Simons Town Camp
Cape Town March 18 Consul General Stowe visited the Boer prisoners camp at Simons Town where a tunnel twenty five yards long had been dug with tin dishes and cups as supports. Had the tunnel been extended by about twelve yards escape would have been possible. One prisoner supplied details of the plot.
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Cape Town
Stowe
United States
Simons Town
Consul General Visits General Cronje Aboard Doris
United States consul general James G. Stowe visited General Cronje at his request on the British cruiser Doris. They spoke through an interpreter and Cronje expressed satisfaction with his surroundings and the treatment by the British forces.
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Cronje
Cape Town
James G. Stowe
United States
General Cronje
Redmond Protests Queen Victoria Welcome Address
Dublin reports William Redmond M P protests against the proposed address of welcome to Queen Victoria. He declares his intention to resign his seat in the council if the address is presented, signaling a sharp political stance amid the discussion.
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Redmond
Dublin
William Redmond
Queen Victoria
British War Loan Coverage Reaches Twenty Times
London reports the British war loan of 80,000,000 closed for the town last night and will close for the country today. It is understood the loan was covered twenty times.
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London
Madison Brief on Patient Condition in Spite of Fever
In Madison, Marek J reports Chenerid Plenry E Hairnden shows little change. No material disproof is expected until the fever runs its nine day course. Temperature dropped from Saturday to about 100. The general condition allows some activity. wine is his main nourishment. The illness is described as a preventive grip rather than pneumonia.
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Madison, Wis
Marek J
Great Fire at Mackinaw City Michigan
Tribune special reports a great fire in Mackinaw City and Detroit burning the business section including the post office and several dwellings. Estimated loss stands at 50000 dollars as of midnight with the blaze still uncontrolled.
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Mackinaw City
Detroit
Tribune
Foraker Threatens Free Trade Porto Rico Plan
Washington March 13 A Senate clash over a Porto Rico government bill pits Foraker against tariff advocates. He warns he will drop the pending measure and push a new territory framework offering full citizenship and free trade with the United States. Republicans across factions rush to influence, while some fear the shift could lock in free trade and delay tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tella Kickers
Coeur d’Alene
Washington
Senate
Soraker
Porto Rico
War Department
Foraker
Friends
United States
Ohio
Allison
Sensational Testimony On Alene Investigation at Washington
T J Simpkins an electrical engineer testified before the House military affairs committee in Washington March 13. He described arrests by U S troops at the Coeur d Alene mine strike, confinement in a bull pen and an open enclosure, threats to shoot him and offers of money to implicate others. He cited abuse of a prisoner called Swede and alleged coercion by officials to obtain incriminating statements regarding who blew up the mill. He also mentioned alleged interference with priests and miners during the inquiry and a visit by General Merriam to the bull pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. J. Simpkins
Ward
Ner
Tdn
Coeur (-Alene
House Committee On Military Affairs
United States
Tie
Matey
Que
Als Reel
Merriam Oe
A. Tbh
Grosvenor Attacked by the Grip in Ohio Sludge Incident
Washington report dated March 14 describes Grosvenor Ohio, recently confined to his led sluice last Tuesday, as the subject of a serious attack. Details remain sparse as officials investigate the incident and his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grosvenoer
Ohio
Patient under doctor care postpones congressional duties
Under physician orders, he will remain in bed and refrain from attending to congressional duties for the next week or more. The statement notes his condition is improving but requires rest and limited activity as advised by medical staff.
Sunday Observance at Paris Exposition Instructions Issued
The president has sent instructions to United States Commissioner General Peck at the Paris exposition to ensure Sunday is observed as far as possible in the American section during the exposition progress.
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Paris
Washington
United States
General Peck
Newark Blaze Kills Many and Injures Dozens
In Newark New Jersey a devastating fire killed fourteen people and injured several more. The two story frame building housed a tenement after formerly being a church. Police suspect arson and have arrested Vito Credanza who was in a room during a late night gambling session.
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New York
Newark
N. J
City Hospital
Nunziata Boldi
Salvatore Boldi
Eresa Boldt
Salvatore Bolat
Angela
Casillo
Uggentio Casillo
Benninita
Uggenio Casillo
Antonio Casillo
Frank Casillo
Carmina Casillo
Antonio Palmisano
Sebastiana Palmisano
Guizeppi Palmisano
Antonio V Palmisano
Nunalata Palmisano
Antonio Paulmisano
Salvatore Bold
Aggenio Casillo
Vito Credanza
Credanza
Bank Thieves Tie Up Hitchcock Safe Haul
A bank safe in Hitchcock was opened after a Sunday night fire to reveal about 11,000 dollars missing from the Friday night close. Officials believe thieves lifted the safe and started the blaze. money is being sent for full depositors.
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Huron
Bank of Hitchcock
Wilson
Ore Handlers and Dock Officials Near Agreement
In Cleveland on March 13 the conference between 20 000 ore handlers on the south shore Lake Erie and ore dock managers plus Lake Carriers association is expected to conclude today. Indications point to no trouble this summer and a decision favors higher pay for the handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Lake Carriers’ Association
Shaw Tours Georgia inspecting G A R camps in south
General Albert J. Shaw commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic arrived in Atlanta from Sanford Florida. He conducts an official inspection of G A R camps in the south and views historic battlefields around Atlanta with a committee of G A T men and Confederate veterans.
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Shaw
Atlanta
Albert J. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Sanford
Fla
G. A. RR
South
Frew
Answer to the Frick Complaint in Carnegie Steel suit
Pittsburg March 1 The answer of Carnegie Steel Company Limited defendant in the equity suit of C Th Brick to determine the value of his holdings in the company was filed in Common Pleas Court No 1 The answers deny most charges against Brick and Carnegie as stated by the plaintiff
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Frick
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Th C. Brick
Common Pleas Court
Liick
Carnegie
Mobilization and misadventures in early 20th century news
The outline notes an order for a Russian mobilization of army and navy, a Franco-Prussian style proposed Klondike road by car, a Chicago tire blast, Kentucky plans for a 1 100 000 state militia fund, and a Turkish naval committee’s spend. It also cites a Tennessee courthouse fire, a Chicago shooting injuring a mother, Barbadoes labor issues, a Northwestern professor stricken with paralysis, Arving Winslow predicting 2 to 8 million voters for league principles, and a chemistry paper title on molecular rearrangement.
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Evar
Russi
Prenchimen
Klondike
Chicago
Kentucky
Naval Committee
Tralian Chamber of Deputies
Navy
Montgomery County
Tenn
Taos
Sovern Ver
Richard Essig
Chigago
Barbadoes
Saint Lucia
Llenry Colin
Northwestern University
Mvanston
Ill
Arving Winslow
Anti-Imperialistic League
American Chemical Review
Governor Kadner Talks Health and Politics in Brief
March 13 Springfield Illinois dispatch reports Gov Kadner saying nothing on politics before south trip. Doctors diagnose gastritis, no stomach cancer. Lt. Gov Northcott acts as governor during absence. Gov Tanner heads to Florida for recovery with family and staff. Lawrence County Democrats name delegates aligned with J C Crowley. Chicago Mayor Harrison urged as Illinois governor to mirror city leadership.
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Springfeld
Kadner
South
Tanner
Florida
J. M. Philipps
Bloomington
I. G. Baylor
Cricket Buck
Chicago
New Orleans
Palm Beach
Fla
Northcott
Greenville
Tanners
Crowley
Springfield
Uls
State Register
Lawrenceville
Lawrence County
J. C. Crowley
Andrew J. Hunter
Coles County
Harrison
Democratic Congressional Committee
Twenty-First
Centralia
Illinois
Protest Against Sapho Play Faces City Union Opposition
Springfield March 13 local Woman's Christian Temperance Union members plan a united protest against Chatterton's theater production Sapho to appear later this month Mayor Wheeler said he would not interfere with the performance Mrs Gh C Smith president said she would raise the issue at the next meeting ministers in the area expressed willingness to join the crusade and oppose the show
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W.C.T. U
Springfield
Woman's Christiano Vemperance Union
Gh. C. Smith
Organization of Temperance Workers
MeKinsey Bill Found Frozen to Death Across County Line
Arcola Illinois March 13 reports MeKinsey Bill the eccentric old character found frozen on the public road about a mile north of Arthur ten miles west of the city. He died in two counties when his body was discovered Saturday morning across the road dividing Moultrie and Douglas counties.
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Arcola
Als
Brush heads new leadership at St. Louis and Big Muddy Coal
In Carbondale Illinois March 13 the St. Louis and Big Muddy Coal Co reorganized under Sam T Brush as president and James C Brush as general manager after receivership and two Vienna trials. Brush has refused to recognize the miners union. Nearby Peoria flood danger rises as the river climbs over two feet in 24 hours threatening railroad traffic and an ice gorge at the Santa Pe bridge near Chillicothe. Attempts to break the gorge with dynamite have failed.
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Sam Brush
Carbondale, Ills
C. Tf. Bosworth
Peoria
St. Louis
Big Maddy Coal Company
Vienna
Sam T. Brush
James C. Brush
Sam TP. Brush
Teceiver Bosworth
Miners’ Union
Santa Pe
Chillcothe
Pata Coal Train Wreck Near Decatur
A Wabash railroad collision south of Decatur toppled eight cars into a ditch killing Bert Seymour of Litchfield as he sought work with the company. Brakeman Samuel Beard was badly injured. Also note a wedding in Lincoln Urs Rev C W Whorrall married Miss Mary Greer of Peoria. Benjamin Wheeler of the Philippine commission says powers will abolish spheres of influence in China.
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Pata
Decatur
Sec
Wabash
Boody Will
Bert Seymour
Litchfield
Saaiuel Beard
Lincoln
Urs
Mareh
C. W W. Whorrall
List Presbyterian Church
Mary Greer
Peoria
Britain silent on Nicaragua canal treaty after senate amendment
London contacts show no communication between Washington and London on the Nicaragua canal treaty. Britain says after agreeing to Secretary Jay’s requests without demand for a quid pro quo it cannot act until new requests come. Henry White met Lord Salisbury but the canal matter was not discussed. Indications suggest the senate amendment may push Britain to reject further modifications to the Br Blythe Bulwer treaty.
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London
Washingston
Lord Princefote
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Jay
United States
Henry White
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Snake in Her Stomach Prompts Surgical Plan
Miss Ilor ence Reese of Werkimer New York has a live snake in her stomach, believed two to three feet long and as large as a broom handle. After years of pain she consented to surgery following a failed earlier diagnosis and searches for relief through an operation to remove the reptile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utlea
Mareh
Ilorence Reese
Werkimer
Reese
Drord
All Quiet in Kentucky From Goebel Assassination Fallout
Frankfort report March 13 notes public excitement cooled after arrests of Secretary of State Powers Captain Davis and others tied to Governor Goebel assassination. Rumors of rival militias from Beckham and Tayor camps faded, but tensions linger. Democrats claim a militia to arrest Beckham while Republicans fear new arrests could spark gunplay and unpredictable outcomes.
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Frankfort
Davis
Goebel
Beckham
Taylor
Milwaukee Democratic city ticket named for mayor and officials
Milwaukee March 18 Democrats renominate the incumbent slate at a city convention. Nominees include mayor David Rose treasurer William Bollow and comptroller John R. Wolk, honoring the present incumbents with re nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
David
Rose
Willian Bollow
John R. Wolk
Thief Robs Church Parlors in Chippewa Falls
A theft occurred during Sunday services at the Presbyterian church in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin as a thief entered the church parlors and stole two valuable overcoats and other wearing apparel.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Presbyterian Church
Forty Die in Red Ash Mine Disaster at Charleston
In Charleston on March 13 the Red Ash mine disaster death toll rose to forty with six workers seriously wounded. Rescue teams completed body recovery as authorities confirmed the final casualty figures and began coordinating aftermath aid.
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Charleston
W. Va
Markets Report Hog and Cattle Prices and Grain Quotes
The market summary notes hog receipts about 33 000 with varied liveweight prices from 4.50 to 5.00 per cwt and classification by packing type. Cattle receipts around 18 000 with quotes from 4.75 to 5.50 for steers and cows, plus heifers and bulls across tiers. Sheep receipts near 17 000 with western and native lamb and ewe quotes given. Wheat rye barley and oats prices listed in Milwaukee as firm with No 1 and No 2 classifications and specific cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Ad Promises Comfort
Advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease keeps feet cool and dry, prevents sweating, and boosts endurance for wheel users. It promises relief for smarting hot swollen aching feet and ingrown nails. Sold at druggists and shoe stores with mail sample offer.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Woolwich Antiquarian tablet marks birth house of General Gordon
The Woolwich Antiquarian society installs a tablet at the Woolwich Eug house where General Gordon was born. The Empress of China dazzles in diamonds despite a Chinese law prohibiting women from wearing jewels. Former Senator Gorman’s political spark began after a Baltimore newsboy page. Marquis of Queensberry sent Booth a $500 check after reading Booth's book. Immortals in the new Russian Academy of Letters include Tolstoy Korolenko and Grand Duke Constantine.
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Woolwich
England
Booth
New
Russian Academy of Letters
County
Tolstoi
Korolenko
Constantine
House of Romanoff
What do the Children Drink 7
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs about a quarter of a dollar. It advises feeding grain-based beverage to children for health benefits.
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Porto Rico
Notable famine hits Guzerat and Baroda regions hard
The present famine in India severely affects Guzerat Shahibaiwar and Baroda, the richest and most fertile tracts of western India. It is noted these areas have not faced such severity for about a century, marking a stark departure from the past famine record.
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India
Guzerat
Shathiawar
Baroda
Chamberlian's Cough Remedy
An advertising claim extols Chamberlian's Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza. It highlights testimonials of cures and notes sale by Joseph Emmert successor to Emmert and Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlian
Becme
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Snow saving gas in Philadelphia note
A Philadelphia resident notes that widespread snow saves thousands of dollars for the public by reducing gas use. The snow acts as a powerful reflector, allowing reading up to half an hour longer each evening and saving about 15 cents worth of gas daily.
Cough Relief Claim For Foley's Honey and Tar
G Vacher of 157 Osgood Street Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe la grippe followed by a persistent cough. He says a 50 cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief and cured the cough entirely. Advertises pricing 25 and 50 cents. H J Moogk and Wm F Jung kunz Co.
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G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
Missouri Mineral Wealth Prophesied By State Geologist
State Geologist Gallagher predicts Missouri will startle the world within five years as the state’s abundant lead, zinc, copper, nickel, cobalt, and coal mines fuel a boom. He cites Missouri as richest in these minerals in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Gallagher
Panacea Claim for Dyspepsia Cure Highlights Letter
Rev W E Sitter of New York writes that after twenty years of dyspepsia and failed treatments Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helped from the start. He asserts it digests what you eat and regards it as a panacea for indigestion. H J Moogk.
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W. E. Sitter
W. Caton
N. Y
H. J. Moogk
Vermont Leads Union in Maple Sugar and Farm Yields
Vermont produces nearly 2,000,000 pounds of maple sugar yearly and leads in butter per cow wool per sheep and potatoes per acre. Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman of Millsburg Pa praises One Minute Cough Cure as an effective safe remedy for coughs colds croup and sore throat and claims it cures bronchitis pneumonia grippe and throat and lung diseases and prevents consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Calvin Zimmerman
Millsburg
H. J. Moogh
For Sale Property and Lots in City by Merzaar
Very choice bargains in residence and business property and a long list of desirable building lots in all parts of the city. Call 209 Float street or City drug store for details. Money to loan at 5 percent on first mortgages. 2-8dtf Peter Merzaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Float Street
City Drug Store
Peter Merzaar
Dr W J Rideout Eye Ear Nose and Throat
Dr W J Rideout at 110 Stephenson street offers eye ear nose and throat care with glasses fitted. Telephone number 2 on 305 available for appointments from 8 to 10.
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W. J. Rideout
Stephenson Street
Hair Work in All Its Branches Mrs. A C. Thomas
Mrs. A C Thomas of 255 Galena Street offers hair work services including styling and related beauty treatments. Located in unit B-4 at the Galena street address, the business advertises a range of hair care options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A C. Thomas
Galena Street
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Mareh Li
Bath
Lion
Tledworth Taibton
Powerful
Percy Scott
Nervible
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Michigan
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Mich
Coeur d'Alene
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