Bloemfontein Falls to British Forces and Flags Rise
Lord Roberts reports Bloemfontein occupied with British flag flying over the presidency building. Dutch officials, including Steyn, evacuated. locals greet troops. Meanwhile Kruger and Steyn vow to fight to the bitter end as Boer forces withdraw to line defenses on their soil. Reassessment follows as Boers concentrate in Drakensberg region and railways near Ladysmith are being rebuilt.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Presidency
Steyn
Orange Iee
Fraser
Nmayor
Sandrost
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Lord Salisbury
Kruger
Reitz
New York
Ivening Journal
Berlin
Natal
Joubert
Ladysmith
Drakensberg
Biggarsburg
Pongwonikop
Hlatikulu
Impati Mountains
Gibson
Bloemfontein Surrenders as British Advance Near
Bloemfontein capitulated after bombardment threats as Lord Roberts entered at noon. President Steyn fled northward with fighting burghers while General French pressed from five miles away. Post surrender rumors and dispatches describe evacuations, city council meetings, and military governance by Major General Prettyman as locomotives and stock are seized.
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Steyn
Jay
London
Daily Chronicle
Bloemtfontein
Bloemfontein
Ceneral French
Sulmimons
Towar
Sellner
Lord Roberts
Spitzkop
Otricial
President's House
Joaily
Dolvemfontein
T O’eloek
Sueys
Stein
Executive Council
Wwroon Stadt
Winburg
Thevusara
Creneral
Free
Johannesburg to be razed by Boers says Montagu White
Montagu White in New York asserts rumors that the Boers would destroy Johannesburg if the war continues. He argues leaving the city intact would aid British operations against Pretoria, estimating a loss of at least 150 million dollars and immense disruption to Johannesburg’s industry.
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New York
Montagu White
Johannesburg
Sap
Salishbury
Anger
Steyn
White
Pretoria
Miiles
Imperial federation buoyed by Dominion speech
London reports Premier Tarlett’s speech opposing a Dominion parliament motion criticizing South Africa troop deployment. The speech affirms loyalty to the empire and boosts imperial federation. Newspapers praise Canadian leadership and colonial contribution to common imperial goals.
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London
Taurlett
South Africa
Daily Chronicle
Canada
The
Daily Mail
Wilfrid Laurier
Standard
Morning Post
Daily Graphic
European Intervention Gossip From The Kreuz Zeitung
The Kreuz Zeitung columnist, a noted professor, claims Emperor Nicholas pledged not to exploit Téne land issues as the South African war began. The paper insists the information is authentic. Officials say intervention talk is over after Salisbury Kruger Steyn correspondence becomes public. Papers show sympathy for the Boers and expect the conflict to end soon.
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Berlin
Plhe
Kreuz Zeitung
Count von Buelow
Nicholas
South Africa
Lussin
Téneland
Kreuss Zeitung
Tord Salisbury
Foreign Office
Dll
Cape Pont and Boer War Echoes in Cape Town
A chaotic colonial-era dispatch reports demonstrations in Cape Town on news of Boer forces occupying a British area. Leaders and crowds parade, singing patriotic songs, while Lord Salisbury’s reply to a contested British claim is debated. Separate notes describe Boer prisoners freed, transports sailing, and troops moving from Bushot to significant actions including arrests and mourning among residents.
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Cape ‘Pont
Marrel Dd
Imion Jacek Wen
Todse
Alfred Miler
Phe
Cape Town
Maren
Sinous Town
St. Shelemee
Medien Firyveres
Wimberley
Bushef
Belmont
Porto Rican bill split on tariff delay and government plan
Washington lawmakers caucused to back a $2,000,000 relief bill for Porto Rico while deferring the tariff measure. Elkins and Hikins urged delaying both the revenue and government provisions, favoring military rule for two years and noting broader understanding will come with time. House committees moved toward a national military park bill for Atlanta.
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Washington
Foraker
Hikins
Elkins
Congress
Idtkins
Senate
House Committees On
Ao National Military Park
New
Atlanta
Peachtree Creek
Altanta
Salisbury Reply to Kruger and Steyn Message
Washington reports on Lord Salisbury's reply to the Kruger Steyn message sent via London Pretoria and Washington. The envoy declares the Appenkott request declined and the matter moved toward secrecy. Proclaimed peace efforts face Boer resistance and no public transmission is planned yet. Secretary Gage circulates bonds as part of the financial backdrop.
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Washington
Lord Salisbury
Kruger and
Steyn
Tate
Tis
White
Glomdon
London
Appenkott
Adelahem Thay
United States
Pretoria
Tars
Washittunon
Toasmuelt
State Department
Iseier
Ard Stein
Old Salisbury
Partiahalen
Mareh
Two New York Democrats Back Conference Report in House
Ruppert and Wilson, Democrats of New York, voted aye on the conference report of the financial bill in the House Tuesday, in addition to those reported yesterday. The action broadens support among Democratic members for the measure.
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Washington
Ruppert
Wilson
New York
House
Indiana Gold Democrats rally hold firm over Bryan support
About 200 gold Democrats met in Indianapolis to decide their stance for the coming campaign. They resolved there could be no compromise with Bryan supporters on the Chicago platform and urged leaders to act to meet urgent national concerns. They also opposed endorsing the Philippine policy and criticized Republican centralization and tariff policies.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Danies L. Keach
Bryan
Mr. Veryan
Chicago
Republican Party
Mrs Burnett Weds Again Stephen Townsend Sr
Washington dispatch reports author Frances Hodgson Burnett, famed for Little Lord Fauntleroy, has married Stephen Townsend Sr in Genoa after a quiet ceremony aboard ship. Townsend, son of the late Rev George Townsend, is a physician who left practice years ago for public service. Burnett had been divorcing from a prominent Washington doctor about a year prior.
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Lord Fauntleroy
Stephen Townsend
Washington
the Post
Trinees — Lledgson Burnett
It. Co
Inner Temple
Continental Club
London
Wisconsin Brewers Form State Association Chiefs Elected
One hundred two brewers across Wisconsin formed the Wisconsin State Brewers Association. Officers elected include President Henry S. Klagemeister of Green Bay and Secretary Treasurer Andrew Vick of West Bend. The gathering was largely secret and aims to shield brewing interests from adverse legislation.
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Wisconsin Brewers
Milwaukee
Marvel 1
Wisconsin State Brewers’ Association
Henry S. Klagemeister
Green Bay
Andrew Vick
West Bend
Chicago Mayor to Help Rose in Milwaukee Visit
Chicago mayor Carter E. Larrison will travel to Milwaukee on Saturday to boost his friend David S. Rose. The Cook County Marching Club will accompany him, and Milwaukee Democrats anticipate a productive visit with their guest.
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Chicago
Rose
Milwaukee
Carter EL. Jlarrison
David SS. Rose
Armon packing interests incorporation moves forward
In Hiense on March 15 final steps were taken to form the Armon packing interests with a capitalization of 20 million dollars. Formerly the business operated as a copartnership. the incorporation will not change the management or ownership structure.
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Hiense
Armon
Eloped Turkish couple and global diplomatic notes
Hadedze daughter of the sultan of Turkey elopes with Nedjar a Turkish poet. Turkey plans to raise the uheriff from S to Ti percent. Inuit delays decisions awaiting powers consent. France protests Italy’s refusal to release a diplomatic detainee arrested at Bordighera. Chicago’s Dewey reception costs 875,000. American liner costs unclear per trip. Doctor’s title usage restricted in Prussia. Siege fire casualties stated. Mrs Judie Bracke cited as Chicago’s leading society. Wyckoff packers expand in Chicago with 1,000,000 plant at Watch Co. Cardinal Cibbs visits Rome to meet the pope. The Bachelors’ Club of London expels the Duke of Orleans. General John J. Edwards dies. Italian statesman Messina influenza bronchitis illness noted.
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Hadedze
Turkey
Nedjar
Prance
Italy
Bordighern
Chcage
Admiral Dewty
Ustearin
Niday Ou Cheage Wong
Chicdee
Rvitt & Co. Packers
Chicago
Lave Jens
Tast- Watch Company
New York
Cardinal Cibboms
Soom
Mike Tis
Emaby
Londou
Duke of Orleans
John J. Edwell
Cleve- Inne
Arosdiary Tisha
Wrispi
Mystery surrounds Bertha Richter shooting case in Chicago
Mrs Bertha Richter of 604 Tloman avenue was shot in the right breast by a revolver at 55 Wisk street. Dr Ostrowski, a Polish physician, was arrested after the wounded woman identified him. She initially gave the name Mrs Brown and said the doctor shot her, then later referred to him as the shooter. The case unfolds as investigators seek motive and sequence of events amid divorce proceedings.
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Chicago
Bertha Richter
Michael
Tloman Avenue
Ife
Wisk Street
Does Not Eat or Sleep in Hillsboro
Justice Phillips remains gravely ill in Hillsboro on March 15 with improving heart symptoms yet refusing nourishment and sleep. He grows weaker daily, moves restlessly between bed and chair, and requires close watch as friends deem his condition very serious.
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Hillsboro
Justice Phillips
Ife
Writ of mandamus seeks disconnecting land from village
In John W. Young et al v Carey et al, fifteen landowners ask the supreme court to compel Pennellson trustees to pass an ordinance disconnecting about 500 acres of farmland from the village. The court grants the petitioners the right of landowners on a boundary to seek disconnect by petition to the city council.
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Springfield
Ars
John W. Young
Carey
Donnellson
Board of Trustees of
Pennellson
Supreme Court
City Council
Board of Trustees
Draper Acquitted Perjury Case Over Venue Change
Draper Charles Tr. Draper, tried Tuesday for perjury, was acquitted by Judge Mehin after the coroner could not produce the evidence in Morgan county due to it being left in Jerseyville. The jury received no further evidence and returned a not guilty verdict.
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Draper
Petersburg
Tis
Marcel
Charles Tr. Draper
Morgan County
Mehin
Jerseyville
Rts
River flood sinks boats and damages Chicago printing press
The river rose rapidly wiping out boats and submerging a printing press aboard the Athos on a Chicago barge voyage. The owner and crew escaped, but most of the property aboard was lost while authorities note a wave of financial theft from Guidi Rosuik’s firm. In Milingham, the Democratic Congressional convention split, nominating J I Crowley and A J Twunter.
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Peoria
Marvel
Jobat Wilson
Feam Chieneo
Athos
Doydano
Erie
Sur
Tie
Milingham, Lls
Democratic Congressionaal
J. I. Crowley
A. J. Twunter
Irishman Fools Town With Digging Well Gag
An Irishman takes a contract to dig a public well. After 25 feet the shaft caves in and he hides in the bushes wearing his hat and coat on the windlass. Residents, thinking he lies at the bottom, dig frantically until Pat emerges grinning. The joke ends in laughs at the misunderstanding.
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Pat
Jim
Loudon
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Readers
A collection of reader testimonials touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for immediate relief and cure of indigestion with claims from Ei Hartgerink of Overisel Michigan and H J Moogk. Other notes mention Chinese culinary skill and praise a cough remedy for pneumonia in a Newark Ohio household, emphasizing safety and quick results.
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Ei. Hartgerink
Overisel
H. J. Moogk
Industrial awakening prompts granite slate quarry syndicate
In Ireland an industrial awakening is noted as the Local Government Act aids growth. A syndicate is forming to open and operate granite and slate quarries in several districts nationwide, signaling expanded quarry activity and regional development.
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Io Ireland
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promoted for Colds and Croup
The advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, and influenza, claiming famed worldwide cures and many testimonials of relief, including dangerous croup outcomes saved. Sold by Joseph Emmert, successor to Emmert Burrell.
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Becme
Joseph Emmert
Emmert
Mexican invired factories employ women outside
In Mexican invired 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 a cord. The price of matches varies from 16 cents to 25 cents according to size of box and quality. The principal factory is in the state of Vera Cruz.
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State
Vera Cruz
Lingering La Grippe Cough and Remedies
An advertisement-like note cites experiences with la grippe cough relief. G Vacher of Chicago reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured his wife's severe cough after a bottle provided immediate relief. Prices 25 and 60 cents. Other testimonials mention Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aiding long standing indigestion and its claim to digest what you eat.
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G. Vacher
Ossrood St
Chicago
Foley
H.d. Moogh
Wim. F. Jungkunz & Co
W. E. Sitter
W. Caton
N. Y
H. d. Moogk
Professor Du Bois probes careers of college bred negroes
Atlanta university professor W J Du Bois begins a study on the career paths of college educated African Americans. He plans to report to the Negro Conference at the university next May. He estimates 1200 to 1500 graduates will be surveyed on family life schooling occupation literary work official positions and finances. Mrs Calvin Zimmerman of Millsburg Pa touts One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid safe remedy for coughs colds croup and throat ailments. It is praised as especially suitable for children and claimed to prevent consumption.
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W. J6. B. du Bois
Atlanta University
Ife
Calvin Zimmerman
Millsburg
H. J. Moogh
For Sale Residence and Business Property Bargains
For sale on hand are choice bargains in residence and business property with a long list of desirable building lots across the city. Call at 209 Float Street or City Drug Store. Money to loan at 5 percent on first mortgages. 2 8dtf Peter Merzaar.
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Float Street
City Drug Store
Peter Merzaar
New Spring Hats Open Grandly At E. and Wagn er Store
The New Spring Hats Have arrived with a direct-to-consumer approach. Going to Greater New York for correct styles in case lots from manufacturers cuts middleman profit. Opening day Saturday includes a free hat brush with every guaranteed E. and W. hats.
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New York
Enxnenca & Wagnner
O Dwiw
Free Gift Contest For Lekko Soap Sellers
A promotion offers a gold watch to the boy or girl who sells the most Lekko Scouring Soap and Lekkoeue by April 1. Coupons are from grocers, with the watch displayed in Edward Bengston's jeweler window.
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Edward Bengston
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