British Army Advances and US Mediation in South Africa
A London dispatch reports Lord Roberts crossing the Orange River and British positions near Bethulle as General Gatacre advances, while Lord Salisbury and Balfour reject any external intervention. In Washington, President McKinley and Secretary Hay relay US mediation offers. Britain confirms no acceptance of foreign intervention.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Gatacre
Orange River
Ibethulle
Pote‘Carew
Guards ‘Brigade
Washington
Senate
South Africa
Pretoria
Hay
United States
France Stance Declares Powers' Intervention Impossible
Paris March 16 Foreign Minister Delcasse outlined France position amid South African war noting that Britain rejected any concession to independence of the two republics. He said intervention would be superfluous without mutual agreement and recalled France’s prior mediation efforts and cordial relations with belligerents. Methuen Praises Cronje Cape Town March 16 Lord Methuen lauds Cronje while noting less discipline among Boer troops and mutual restraint in combat. Indianapolis March 16 Alfred Gregory kills wife then himself leaving six children. Columbus March 14 Ohio House approves eight hour day limit for public works laborers on contracts or not.
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Kruger
McKinley
United States
Lord Salisary
Mray
Reign Affairs
Pretoria
Republc
Unitedtates
Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Mr. White
Delcasse
Paris
Senate
France i
Great Britain
Hague
Pat Irance
France
Washington
Methuen
Cronje
Cape Own
Methven
Isimberley
Columbus
House
French Mandate Reflected in Senate Debate on Difficult Mandate
A fragmented quotation shows a speaker asserting faithfulness to values in France, accepting defeat, and urging the Senate to understand the distinction between two situations. The text emphasizes essential interests deemed superior to other considerations and a difficult mandate offered.
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France
Senate
Reitz Replies to Salisbury on War Causes
State Secretary Reitz replies to Lord Salisbury disputing the British role after the Bloemfontein conference. He says Britain threatened changes in the Transvaal, imported troops, and refused to explain Milner’s actions while Chamberlain signaled war. Reitz cites armaments bought openly and implies British ministers sought to subvert the republic's independence.
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Pretoria
Reitz
Lord Salisbury
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Alfred Milner
Chamberlain
England
Transvaal
Europe
Dundee
Republic
Towne Hospitalized After Survival Operation
Charles A Towne the noted advocate of free silver coinage lies seriously ill in a Duluth hospital after a survival operation performed days ago. He was formerly a representative from ILA St Paul and is reported in serious condition awaiting further news.
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Charles A. Towne
St. Paul
Representative Towne
Duluth
Snowstorms Hit Louisiana Mississippi and Texas
Special dispatch from New Orleans reports snow in Louisiana Mississippi and Texas causing damage to fruit trees and vegetables. Strong winter weather disrupted areas yesterday with unusual cold and scattered accumulations cited by local observers.
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New Orleans
The
Picayune
Louisiadi
Mississippi
Texas
Bryan Leaves for Nebraska State Convention
Elon W. J. Bryan departed last night from Austin Texas to return home for the Nebraska state convention.
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Austin
Tex
Elon
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Temperature Ten Below Zero In Wisconsin
Keach River Falls Wisconsin reports a temperature of 10 below zero as the mercury marked yesterday morning.
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Keach River Falls
Wis
Building Is Stopped as Employers Unite in War
In Chicago the Building Contractors' council orders no new construction until the Building Trades council is destroyed. Contractor Henry Schlueter cites union strength yet says contractors won’t build this year unless enough union men secede. Law action looms against nine labor leaders and twenty-four pickets for conspiracy and intimidation. Meanwhile 175 brass workers strike at Western Electric in sympathy with machinists. injunctions postponed after mutual agreement as joint conference turnout is delayed.
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Chicago
Building Contractors’ Council
Ecouncil
Wnion
Western Electric
W.R. Patterson
National Metal Manufacturers
International Machinists’ Union
Arbor Day Proclaimed Statewide by Governor Tanner
Governor Tanner, before his southern trip, designates April 27 as Arbor Day to be observed across the state. The proclamation urges school authorities and educational interests to organize tree planting efforts that improve public property, educate about the economic value of trees, and uplift the youth of Illinois.
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Springfield
His
Tanner
Hanois
Ice threat grows as river flood nears peak in Peoria
Peoria, March 16. Cold snap slows river rise but makes ice dangers worse. Piles guarding bridge piers fail to hold soft ice now hard as flint, with trees jammed above bridges risking damage. Lake still carries heavy ice. a break could wreck boats and bridges. River reached near record height. County officials report shortages in accounts: County Clerk Rudel owes thousands. a special committee finds 4700 short, and former clerk James Walsh is 3300 short.
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Peoria
Peotin
Uls
Charles Rudel
Ruchel
James I. Walsh
University of Illinois professor injured in gasalite explosion
Champaign Gazette reports Professor Wy Shaittuck of the University of Illinois suffered a serious accident from an explosion of gislalite gas. The fumes burned his beard and eyes and nearly killed him, with rescue credited to his wife.
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Champaign
Gls
Ss. Wy, Shaittuck
University Ofllinois
Mathemiatics
Banker Dreyer Sentenced to Prison on Jury Verdict
In Chicago Moreh Page Dreyer ex banker Edward Dreyer was sentenced to the penitentiary after the judge denied a motion for a new trial. A motion in arrest of judgment was overruled. A bill of exceptions was prepared and the case will be taken to the supreme court.
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Dreyer
Chicago
Moreh
Jude Waterman
Edward
Jaik
Supreme Court
Third Biennial Mystic Workers Supreme Lodge Session Ends
Melton Tis reports the third biennial session of the Mystic Workers of the World closed last night. Elected officers include George W. Tiowe as supreme disaster Morrison Abe. Mdmund Jackson as supreme secretary Sultonw. A site purchase for a head office building in Button was approved. Armour Licensed to Incorporate in Wisconsin and Illinois with capital stock of 20 million, principal office in Chicago.
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Melton
Tis
Maren TG
Supreme Lodge
Mystic Workers of the World
George W. Tiowe
Morrison
Abe
Mdmund Jackson
Sultonw
Button
Order
Armour
Springfeld
Wis
Armour & Co
J. Ogden Armour
P. Atterson Valentine
Touts C. Kovuthoff
Chicago
Early American Giants Recounted From Grand Canyon Tale
A letter delves into reports of a 18 to 20 foot giant found in red sandstone at the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. It cites footprints 20 inches long, a petrified body, and traditions among Mexican and Peruvian peoples as supporting evidence. The account recounts explorer anecdotes, Indian guides, and a claim of large prehistoric species in a region rich with mammoth era references.
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United States of America
Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Arizona
Mexico
Peru
Atlantic
Vacille Milroad
Mlagspalf
Prinee Trail
Toul
Tie
Jit Lavelle
Mac Tfall
Ife
Gcology
Tan
Prescott
Dyspepsia Cure Praised By W E Sitter In NY Letter
Rev W E Sitter writes from New York that twenty years of dyspepsia improved after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He calls it a panacea for indigestion and says it digests what you eat. H J Moogk.
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W. E. Sitter
W. Caton
N. Y
H. J. Moogk
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Local Mother
Mrs Calvin Zimmerman of Millsburg Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure as a speedy harmless remedy for coughs colds croup and sore throat. She praises its pleasant taste for children and claims it provides immediate results and helps prevent consumption against bronchitis pneumonia grippe and throat lung diseases.
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Calvin Zimmerman
Millsburg
H. J. Moogh
For Sale Neighborhood and business property bargains
Very 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 Metzaar.
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Float Street
City Drug Store
Peter Metzaar
Tiger self defense tale ends in tragedy
A tale from India describes artillery officer Mr Bayley chased by a wounded tiger. His rifle failed to fire twice, the animal gripped the barrels and forced the teeth through them, breaking two teeth as the stock struck the ground. Captain Harrison later shot the tiger.
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Major Sandbach
Somaliland
Khandwa
India
Bayley
London
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Announcement
Ely Brothers of 66 Warren Street New York announce a liquid form of Cream Balm for nasal use with a spraying tube priced at 75 cents. The liquid preserves the medicinal properties of the solid, absorbs quickly, and changes secretions to a natural healthy character. Druggists or by mail.
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Ely’s
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
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Redmond
White
Jim
Tray
Indianapolis
Alfred Gregory
Winslow
Pike County
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Ohio
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Combine of ‘Union Labor
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Mysticc Workers
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Chamisso
Express
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