End of the War Possible Says War Correspondent
London dispatches from March 22 report telegraphs between President Kruger and Britain and Pretoria’s signals hinting negotiations may end the conflict within weeks. Citations note Milner’s possible departure, potential rapid settlement, and pressure for fair treatment of prisoners as a bargaining threat.
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Pretoria
Cape Town
Daily Mall
Bloemfontein
Alfred Milner
Daily Mail
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Free State
Transvaal
German Editor Praises England War Unity in South Africa
Berlin reports a notable Kreuz Zeitung article praising the Anglo British unity amid the South African war. It notes Cecil Rhodes may decide Boer fate after arriving in Fomion and mentions ongoing talks over German vessel seizures in South African waters.
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Kreuz Zeiténiz
Lord Roberts
Rudyard Isipling
England
Cecil Rhodes
Fomion
Dames
South African
Germany
Hans Wagner
Krummacher
Dar
Selamidy
South Africa
Red Cross Society
Coermany
Basutoland Joy Over Telegraphic Revival and Lord Roberts Proclamation
Basutoland rejoices at telegraphic restoration after Lord Roberts proclamation Appears to curb Basuto resistance as British moves into Thaha Neh and Rouxville shift attitudes Lord Roberts thanks troops outside Bloemfontein and looks to Pretoria entry Melbourne Times reports London dispatch on Chamberlain telegraph from South Australia governor and Australian ministers.
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Pretoria
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Melbourne
Times
South Australia
Chamberlain
British War Office offers 114 commissions to Australians
The War Office announces 114 commissions are available to Australians in the infantry and Royal Artillery. The action supports Australian forces and aligns with wartime manpower needs.
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British War Office
Infantry
Royal Artillery
Swiss declines mediation without British join
Berne March 2 The federal council answered the Boer appeal for mediation by stating that Switzerland cannot offer mediation unless Great Britain joins in the request. Switzerland would be pleased to help along peace but requires British involvement.
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Berne
Switzerland
Federal Council
Great Britain
Rhodes Sails for England and Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes sailed for England yesterday with plans affecting Cape Town and broader imperial interests. The voyage marks a notable movement of a key figure amid British expansion and colonial trade channels.
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Cape Town
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Osman Pasha Dies, Hero of Plevna at 68
Osman Pasha, famed defender of Plevna against a Russian siege in 1876, dies at 68 in Constantinople. Born in Pogsat, Asian Minor, he earned lasting prestige for halting the Russian advance and compelling a prolonged investment before surrender. The sultan lamented, “Allabi is unmerciful,” mourning a loyal ally and commander.
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New York
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Clarence Darrow Views on Unions and Strikes
Chicago scene as Clarence Darrow testifies before the industrial commission subcommittee. He supports union legality and arbitration to avert strikes, argues workers rights to choose employers, and urges police protection for workers. debates Mill and economics, with figures like James I. Board and A. Bisnow offering counterpoints.
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Debate Over Second Class Mail Bill Advances In Congress
Washington reports on the Loud bill debate with no sharp exchanges. McPherson accuses Lentz of serving a lobby. Lentz defends himself and reveals telegraphic inquiries about postage paid by publishers. Also items on Cape Nome mining grants, eight hour work debate, Porto Rico trade, and Panama canal correspondence.
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Ile
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Payne
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Root
Alaska
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Gallant Young Negro Saves Six From Fire in New York
March 22 report credits AL S Anderson with saving six people during a West One Hundred Fourteenth Street blaze. He carried children to safety from a second floor window, then aided by father and fire crews as the building’s top floors were evacuated. Also noted are fire losses in Philadelphia and wrestling results in New York, plus denial of a compromise in an industry-prone case in Millsboro.
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the Post
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Tshaud
New York
West One T Hundred
Anderson
Philadelphia
Third and
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Manuutiether
Moore
Tisuiake
Mamie Keting Acquitted In Street Shooting Case
Mamie Keting, accused of shooting Edward Crate after he refused marriage and acknowledgment of their child, was acquitted by a jury. The defense argued temporary insanity.
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Cineimonid
Mirrob
Miaamie Ietina
Edward Crate
Bonds Exchange Receipts Total Over One Hundred Million
Washington reports yesterday's receipts of old government bonds for exchange into new 2 per cent bonds reached 18,850,800 dollars,bringing the total to 105,860,300 dollars. Individuals have sent in 6,610,850 dollars. The exchange is voluntary and holders may keep old bonds until they mature or are payable.
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Pension law expansion for Mexican War veterans
Washington March 22 The house committee on pensions has practically decided to extend the pension law of January 5 1893 to apply to veterans pensioned since the act date as well as those pensioned before.
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Root
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Department
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House Committee On Pensions
Witness in Coeur d'Alene Case Attacks Permit System
A. F. Gill testified before the Coeur dAlene investigating committee detailing a prison yard incident in which a bayonet wounded a prisoner’s fingers through a hole in the wall. He criticized work permits as a badge of servitude and argued the system creates oligarchy and blacklists noncompliers. Shields described police action and arrest practices in St. Lewis, while Sinehute and Steunenberg faced committee questions on district affairs.
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Wok Shijeldis
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Bartlett Sinehir
Sinehute
Steunenbers
U S to Act Alone in China Naval Demonstration
Washington reports there is no truth to claims the United States will join an international naval demonstration on the China coast. A current U S warship remains stationed there to protect American interests, with the United States acting independently.
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Senate
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Arkansas Congressman Backs $300,000 Soldiers Hospital Bill
Representative Little of Arkansas introduced a bill to appropriate 300000 dollars for a soldiers hospital at Hot Springs Arkansas. It would admit soldiers from all wars of the United States.
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Little
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
United States
Moonshiner Deviltry Near Carthage? Governor Informed
A Raleigh dispatch reports masked men went to the home of George Kittle near Carthage and attempted to abduct him. He resisted and was horribly murdered. the assailants are believed to be moonshiners. Governor Russell was officially informed of the incident.
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N. C
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George Kittle
Carthage
Elis
Prohibition convention tickets named for state offices
The state Prohibition convention nominated candidates for governor Bo Blaugon or similar, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and treasurer. Also noted are various scattered items: a suit for breach of promise to marry, a moon phase remark, and multiple brief notes on economics, markets, and oddities from Chicago, Philadelphia, and Wisconsin.
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Bo B. Tlaugon
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Owintonna
Prank I
Carlisle
Lake Denton
C. OW. Dorsett
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Statewide assessors urged for uniform personal property taxes
The Illinois state auditor issued instructions to assessors to standardize personal property valuations, detailing methods for stock in building and loan associations and banks to improve uniformity across reports. Also: record high horse sale prices in Sangamon County and postponement of the King’s Daughters convention due to illness, plus a railway board session discussing proposed freight-rate increases across Illinois.
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Whittemore Stock Farm
Cite
Blue Grass
Rochdale
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Oscar
Reno
Lucky Baldwin
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Ills
King’s Daughters and Sons of
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Pekin
H. K. Goodwin
Tragic Chicago Night Ends In Fatal Family Conflict
Bertie Winch a 15 year old boy shot and killed his father who was attacking his mother in an abandoned Wisconsin Central depot home in Austin near Thorvison street and Central avenue. The boy calmly fired a double barrel shotgun, saving his mother while Crearge Finch had a history of brutality and a recent release from the bridewell. Police arrested him. Also noted is Dr Emery Co Jones of Farmersville who shot himself at Virden station after a period of ill health, leaving a wife and three children. In Chicago a freight elevator at Blakely Printing collapsed injuring thirty workers, with Jol Garraling among the most seriously hurt.
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Emery Co. Jones
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Ile
Tie
Drg Jones
Bond Issue Ratified by Chicago Peoria and St Louis Directors
At a stockholders meeting in Springfield the Chicago Peoria and St Louis railroad directors voted to issue 6 million dollars in bonds The bonds will be first mortgage and income mortgage bonds of 2 million dollars each The action was ratified in Illinois with the bond issue set for completion.
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Free Examination of Urine and Remarkable Cures Offered
Free examination of urine with notice of remarkable cures in neglected or poorly treated cases. No experiments or failures. If incurable, patient will be informed. Mail or express cases accepted but personal consultation preferred. Confidential correspondence and medicine can be sent nationwide. List of questions free. Address,
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