Frontline Telegrams From South Africa Front in Venter's Vlei
News from the Boer War fronts reports General French at Bloemfontein after capturing Steyn's brother and severing telegraph lines. Roberts reinforces French as British casualties reach seventy killed and 321 wounded at Dreifontein. Pretoria notes Joubert's arrival to discuss peace overtures as British moves toward Bloemfontein proceed. Barkly East is reoccupied by Cape police.
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London
Southfrica
Gape Lawn
French
Bloemstein
Ord. Roberts
Venter
Viel
F’rench
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Ree
Roberts
Dreifontein
House of Comas
Mafeking Y
Cape Police
Barkly East
Herschel
Cape Colony
Cape Mounted Police
Barkly
Burghersdorp
Stormere Junction
General Brabant
Orange River
Brabant
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Joubert
Bloem-fontein
United States Offers Mediation in South Africa Crisis
Washington reports that the United States transmitted messages to Britain via Ambassador Hay seeking peace in South Africa. The State Department said the U S acted as an intermediary not a mediator, stating no peace terms were proposed and Salisbury had already declined past Boer proposals.
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Washington
United Is
Africa
Sam
United States
Adelbert S. Hay
Pretoria
State Department
Hay
Kruger
Steyn
Lord Salisbury
Salisbury
Salisbury Mead
Crieatritain
Great Britain
Peace Offer From Boer Leaders Demands Independence
A parliamentary paper released yesterday publishes telegraphs from both the South African Republic and the Orange Free State to the Marquis of Salisbury. The Bloemfontein message dated March 5 appeals to end the war and seeks dispassionate consideration of aims in light of widespread suffering and potential ruin, while urging true independence as a condition for peace.
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Sweel
Qondon
South African Republic
Orange Free State
Wirmin
Marquis of Salisbury
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Declaration on South Africa war aims and independence
The document states purpose of undermining her majesty’s authority in South Africa and forming an administration independent of British government. It asserts the war is not defensive but to secure and maintain the independence of the South African Republics and to protect participants, while offering peace if independence is recognized and British insistence ends. It warns that otherwise perseverance to the end will continue, invoking divine support for freedom.
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South Africa
South African Republic
Her
Salisbury Replies to Boer Demands on Independence
Premier Salisbury rejects recognizing the South African Republic and the Orange Free State as sovereigns. The Foreign Office notes Britain faced invasion after the republics declared war, invaded British dominions, and caused widespread destruction. Editorials praise Salisbury's stance, with papers predicting broad approval. In Wisconsin, the merger of Centralia and Grand Rapids passes by large majority, forming Grand Rapids with a population around 6000. Celebrations erupt with whistles, bells, and fireworks.
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Salisbury
Foreign Office
Bloemfontein
South African Republic
Free State
South African
Cape Town
Natal
Orminge Tree
Great Britain
Orange Rree
Grand Rapids
Wis
Martede
Centralia
Statesmen Puzzled But Arrive At No Conclusion on Porto Rico Bill
Republican senators held a two and a half hour caucus over the Porto Rican bill with no votes taken. Opponents warned the measure could backfire in the middle west while some supported keeping protection for tariffs and revenue for the island. Mason urged free trade for the islands if retained as a possession, arguing the issue lies with the Philippines and suggesting independence guidance for stability.
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Washington
March
At & O
DIH
Middle West
United States
Porto Rico
Mason
Philippines
Fairbanks
Indiana
Mudh Island
Yornao
Passage of financial bill in congress completed
The House adopted the conference report on the financial bill by yeas and nays, sending it to President McKinley for signature. The Senate had already approved the report, and Overstreet will carry the measure to the White House. Debate featured fierce attacks on the bill and party lines formed in voting.
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Washington
Mareh
House of Representatives
Yeus
Senate
Messinley
Overstreet
Brosius
Petnnsylvaquia
Litre of
Arkansas
Sbe
Bryan
Wiz Chayton
Briggs
Underhill
Levy
Scudder
New York
Denny Md. de Adeer Baa
Thayer
Massachusetts
Fitzcermabe
Aden
Nebraski
Butler
North Carolina
Hvd
Oof
Washington Begon
Porto Rico
Sheldonian Christian Daily: Topeka second edition notes war cartoon
The Topeka Sheldon daily’s March 14 second edition highlights Associate Editor Chase’s brief famine relief appeal for India, calls for contributions via regular channels, and features an antiwar Cartoon by Beard with General Otis’ Luzon casualties. Governor Stanley praises prison reform progress. Editorial asks how Chisa can become a better city. The paper was printed seventy two minutes earlier than usual.
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Topeka
This Morning
Chase
India
Central Congregational Church
Witeresl
Sheldon
Christian Mndeavor World
Boston
Stanley
Beard
Otis
Luzon
Chisa
Methodist clergyman to lead corn aid for India
Rev. Dr Richard Gear Hobbs, tied to The Christian Herald, plans to raise 50 000 bushels of corn for India this year, 10 000 from Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska each. The corn will be bought in New York and shipped to Calcutta with the Indian government paying. Forty men are needed in each state. headquarters will be in Springfield.
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Springfield, Lls
Richard Gear Hobbs
Sxlopsch
Christian Herald
New York
Calcuta
India
Ilopsch
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Hobbs
Cargo Condemned in Mashona Prize Court Row
The Mashona verdict in Cape Town holds portions of the steamer Mashona cargo condemned and the ship to be formally released after earlier seizure and release. Captain Johnstone sailed from New York November 3, via St Vincent, January 5 release followed, flour for the Transvaal aboard.
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Cape Town
Johnstone
New York
St. Vincent
Algoa Bay
Transvaal
Dee. S
Strike widens over pay on military road at Arecibo
Struck for 50 cents a day in Porto Rico as workers on the Arecibo division’s military road walk out. They had been paid 40 cents daily and demand a raise. Contractors refuse concessions, arguing abundant labor can replace strikers.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Military Road
Arecibo
Carpenters and Employers Reach Eight-Hour Day Pact
Cincinnati March 14 Last night the boss carpenters contractors and builders agreed with the Carpenters' and Joiners' union to establish an eight hour day at 20 on the first of next June The present wage is nine hours at plain daily rate.
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Cincinnati
Boss Carpenters
Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union
Burned to Death in Rio Lockup
Rio Wisconsin March 14 Nelsings ton died in a fire that destroyed the town lockup yesterday morning He had been jailed for drunkenness the night before The cause of the blaze is not known and the origin remains under investigation
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Rio
Wis
Nelsingston
Tle
Calaboose
No Change in Gen Thornden's Condition
No Change in General Thorndenson's condition reported from Madison Wisconsin on March 14 with officials noting there is little or no change yesterday and that friends are encouraged as long as he holds his own health.
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Thornden
Madison, Wis
Tharnison
Plague at Monobidu iapta and other late 19th century items
In Monobidu iapta sixty two plague cases with fifty three deaths are reported. Arthur Do. Wilson a leper dies in Pittsburg pest house after two years confinement. Charles Ti. Coster of Pierpont Morgan & Co New York dies suddenly. Snowslides in the Selkirks cause damage and halt traffic. Chief Wilkie receives counterfeit silver certificate. Rhodeshland Republicans nominate Willa Gregory for Poworhor. Roland feed the actor sick months discharged from Luke's hospital New York. Andrew Carnegie says steel assets are 75 610 108 and profits 21 000 000. Mrs Coriume Lessig dies after being shot by son Richard. Dan Drake found dead in Austin Illinois is descendant of Sir Francis Karake. A new emperor is said to be chosen in Ching. Lismaine is Pont sein age. A 02s mile pipe line in western Australia to move 6 000 000 gallons of water to parched mining region.
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Monobidu
Arthur Do. Wilson
Pittsburg
Charles Ti. Coster
Firmioof Oh Pierpont Morgan & Co
New York
Selkirk
British Columbia
Wilkie
Secret Service
Rhodeshland
Willa Gregory
Roland Feed
Luke's Hospital
Andrew Carnegie
Steel
Coriume Lessig
Tvente
Richard
Chicago
Dan Drake
St. Toad's Episcopal Church
Austin
Francis Karake
Ching
Llismaine
Pontsein
Western Australia
Moerschbrecher Widow Loses Royal League Claim
In Chicago on March, the appellate court led by Judge Sears reversed Judge Baker and held that a saloon-keeper member cannot recover under a fraternal society policy when by-laws bar such occupation. Mrs. Louisa Moerschbrecher, widow of Peter Moerschbuecher, had been awarded $4,000 before the reversal. The ruling hinges on membership subject to existing by-laws and amendments adopted after joining.
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Chicago
Circuit Court
Louisa
Ele
Baker
Moerschbrecher
Sears
Appellee
How He Killed the Thug Springfield March 14
The report details banker A. C. Moffet of the Waverly bank shooting a burglar in his home. After confirming the intruder’s presence he warned his wife and prepared for confrontation. He fired into the dining room door missing once, then engaged the robber in close range and fatally shot him in the head.
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Moffet
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Barkley Lax Furniture Co
Springfield March 14 A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the U S district court yesterday by Barkley Lax furniture company of this city The debts or liabilities are listed at 13 05 with assets about 1 The firm is led by General James T H Barkley and daughter Mrs Cora B Lax General Barkley also filed a petition with assets of 4725 and liabilities of 3068 He was a former commander of the Second brigade National Guard and a brigadier general of volunteers in the Spanish American War during the Seventh army corps under General Itvhugh Lee
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Springfield
United States District Court
Barkley & Lax Furniture Company
James TH. Barkley
Cora B. Lax
Barkley
Perjury Case on Trial in Petersburg Circuit Court
In Petersburg Alabama on March 14 the Draper perjury case opened with jury selection complete and court adjourned. The case moved here from Morgan county after the Hastings killing in Jacksonville. Draper had been jailed for murder, was acquitted, and now faces perjury charges over his initial statements and later confession of self defense.
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Petersburg
Als
Draper
Morgan County
Charles Hastings
Jacksonville
Sot
Hastings
Naval Mutin of Plinois and Infantry Promotions
The adjutant general confirms election results for Charles Tf. Shorburn as lieutenant, A. Gh. First division First Ship's crew. William Goss named second lieutenant, Company B Sixth Infantry. George T. Lovejoy resigns as commissary of subsistence. Frederick Sontagape appointed in his place.
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Charles
Tf. Shorburn
William (. Goss
George T. Lovejoy
Frederick Sontagape
Mystic Workers session opens with routine business and receptions
Mystic Workers of the World in Moulton begins its third biennial session with routine business and city receptions at night. About 150 delegates and visiting members attend as officers elected to preserve fund. the head office tour and central committee actions are noted. In Peoria Illinois Republicans rally for state convention and finance committee enlargements adopt pledges. In Hillsboro Oregon Justice Phillips grows weaker, unable to take nourishment or sleep well.
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Mystic Workers of the World
Moulton
Trs
Supreme Lodge of Mystic Workers of the World
Preserve Fund Westion Settled
Peoria
Marek Debe
Hillsboro
Uks
Justice Phillips
Advertising Revolutionizes Business and Humanity
The ad is a powerful 19th century booster arguing that advertising transformed commerce by enabling manufacturers to reach global audiences and accelerate product introduction. It notes that ads inform buyers about improvements, support health and enjoyment, and knit the world closer, warning that losing such information would be a civilization setback.
Chamberlian's Cough Remedy Advertisement
A historical advertisement promotes Chamberlian's Cough Remedy as a cure for coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza. It cites testimonials of relief from severe colds and dangerous croup attacks and claims life saving effects for children. Sold by Joseph Emmert, successor to Emmert & Burrell.
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Chamberlian
Becme
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Matchbox Labor and Prices in Mexican Factories
In Mexican match factories all labor is task work. Women are employed outside the factories to give shape to the boxes. Wood brings from 7 to 8 pesos per cord. The price of matches varies from 75 cents to 2.25 dollars a gross, according to size of box and quality. The principal factory is in the state of Veracruz.
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State
Vera Cruz
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Grippe Cough in Chicago
G Vacher of 157 Osgood Street Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe la grippe with a lingering cough. After using Foley's Honey and Tar a 50 cent bottle gave immediate relief and cured the cough. Prices listed 25 and 50 cents by 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
Salmon canneries rely on white management and Chinese labor
In both British Columbia and Washington the more important positions in the salmon canneries are filled by whites while the Chinese supply nearly all the labor. They are rapid and export workers who content themselves with moderate wages.
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British Columbia
Washington
Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Irish Scriber
Rev W E Sitter of New York writes of relief from long standing dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure calling it a panacea for indigestion H J Moogh notes an industrial awakening in Ireland driven by the local government act. A syndicate forms to explore granite and slate quarrying across districts.
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W. E. Sitter
W. Caton
N. Y
H. J. Moogh
Ireland
Aas
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Mother in Millsburg
Mrs Calvin Zimmerman of Millsburg Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure as a speedy harmless remedy for coughs colds croup and sore throat. She asserts it gives immediate results and is pleasant for children and helps prevent consumption by curing bronchitis pneumonia grippe throat and lung diseases.
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Calvin Zimmerman
Millsburg
H. J. Moogh
Choice bargains in residence and business property
I have on hand some very choice bargains in residence and business property, as well as a long list of desirable building lots in all parts of the city. Call at 209 Float street, or at City drug store. Money to loan at 5 per cent on first mortgages. 2-8dff Peter Merzaar.
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Float Street
City Drug Store
Peter Merzaar
Hair Work in All Its Branches Nirs A C Thomas 255 Galeng
A compact notice lists Hair Work in All Its Branches with Nirs and A C Thomas at 255 Galeng. The brief item notes an arrest in district b-4dt and provides no further details.
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Nirs
C. Thomas
Free watch offered for top Lekko sales at local grocer
A promotional contest promises a gold watch to the boy or girl who sells the most Lekko Scouring Soap and Lekkoene from now until April 1. Coupons are available through grocers and the watch is displayed in Edward Bengston’s show window.
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Edward Bengston
Lydia Pinkham’s Compound Claims Women’s Health Cure
An ad touts Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female health issues, promising nerve relief and regulated menstruation. It cites testimonials and warns against dangerous alternatives while noting widespread belief in its curative record. It also mentions Professor W. E. B. Du Bois studying college educated Black graduates and planning a survey for the Negro conference next May.
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W. E. B. du Bois
Atlanta University
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh announced
Ely Brothers of 56 Warren Street New York announce a liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with an applicator spray tube priced at 75 cents. The liquid form preserves the medicine’s properties and absorbs through the membrane without drying secretions. Available from druggists or by mail.
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Ely’s
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Vital Magnetism The Greatest Curative Agency
The article asserts magnetism as an established treatment showing its long history and modern refinement. It claims magnetic therapy suppresses pain restores normal function encourages secretion and excretion and lets nature heal through magnetic power as the century’s top curative method.
Magnetic treatment helps Freeport man regain health
Mr. Charles Wallick of Freeport reports a winter illness caused weakness and cough. After starting treatment from Prof. J. F. Griegory he improved quickly, returned to work after a month, and has worked two more months feeling well.
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