Dillon Message Urges Liberty Support Across Oceans
A Dublin dated dispatch quotes Mr. Dillon urging sympathy for South Africa’s two republics and liberty in America. The piece notes calls to aid the two small republics, parallels 1776, and mentions a menacing tax dispute over the Poogee railroad in Calcasieu Parish and a campaign meeting at the opera house.
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John Ditton
Marquette Lub Thie
Dillon
Dublin
Ireland
South Africa
Great Britain
Engilah
Ry ‘Reitz
Engigod Ban
Koraelf
Johannesburg
South Asia
Prema
America
Republica
Bourl Africa
Emmets Birthday Rally At Central Music Hall
A large crowd gathered in Chicago to mark the 122nd birthday of Robert Emmet under Irish nationalist auspices. Maud Gonne led the event denouncing Britain and urging Irish resistance while pledging sympathy for Norse? and opposing Anglo American alliance and the Nicaragua canal tariff push.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
Robert Emmet
Great Britain
Bours
Mies Maud Gonne
Ming Gonne
Nicaragua
Fusion meeting yields three party unity plan in Topeka
In Topeka the Populist, Democratic and Silver Republican state committees met to craft a joint ticket for the upcoming state and national campaigns. Compromises allocate offices among parties, with Populists securing governor and several top posts, Democrats assigning key executive roles, and Silver Republicans receiving Insurance Superintendent and one Court of Visitation judge. The electoral ticket to be shared, with Democrats to nominate at Wichita May 23 for the national convention.
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Topeka
March
Populiet
Democratic
Wilver
Tfwan
Court of Visitation
Wichita
Afro American Conference Pledges Funds in Louisiana Law Case
A conference of Afro American leaders in New York discussed suffrage law tests in Southern states. The National American council supports pursuing legal action to challenge the lenient constitution and seeks funds for a provable case in Louisiana to advance the court’s jurisdiction.
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Mion
Bereusary
President McKinley Attends Sunday Church Services
President McKinley attends morning worship at Avenue Presbyterian Church then leaves with his brother Abner in a motor drive from the hotel. The president was unable to attend last night due to duty but joins the service today and is seen leaving the church with his party.
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New York
McKining
Abner Bne
McKinley Re
the Attecaeon
Local rally aims to challenge tax policy
A garbled local notice references Lake Charles loyalists organizing a march or rally against a state or national tax, dated March 1. The fragmented text implies plan to mobilize public support at a polling or political event, with unclear organizers and location.
Uprising Foreseen Over Havana Election Disfranchisement
Colonel Frank M. Gardenhire predicts trouble in Havana on the municipal election day as General Wood’s disfranchisement rule bars many natives. He notes voters must read write and own 250 dollars in property, sparking fear of clashes between locals and newcomers over mayoral race seats and police posts.
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Nashville
Tenn
Frank M. Gardenhire
Chattanooga
Havana
Colony Gardenhire
Havyana
4Tate
Wood
Voller
Havand
Reid Wins Arkansas Primary For Congress Over Terry
Telegrams from Dardanelle Danville Ola and other Yell County points show Charles Reid Morrillton carried the Arkansas district with about a 400 vote margin. W L Terry Republican fight narrows with Reid poised to gain a one vote majority in the Russellville convention.
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Memphis
Tenn
Little Rock
Ark
Wayn
W. le Terry
Charles (. Reid
Morrititon
Yell County
Dardanelle
Danville
Ola
Reid
Tha Dat
Mulank
Mr. Terre
Pope
Yell
Johnson
Conway
Eve Conway
Mr. Reid
Russellville
Muccersyl
Morrillton
Torry
South Ho
House Jilitary Committee
Washington
Indiana Republicans push Crumpacker for governor
In Indianapolis on March 4 Republicans move to nominate Rep. J. J. Crumpacker for governor, citing his Puerto Rico tariff vote. National figures say the administration faces shifts as Indiana Democrats claim a 20,000 edge, while Rev. Dr. Smith critiques taxation and political double talk in strong sermon remarks.
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Indianapolis
J. J. Crumpacker
National Democratic
Shanklin
Evansville
Washington
Indiana
Port dealings and wartime notes fill terse dispatches
The Standard reports England to acquire a port in Africa amid Allied campaigns. British forces rout Boers on the Orange River near Colenburg while colonial troops assist. Reports mention ration shortages, a Dubuque death, and political aims for Cuba elections. Local courts, drownings, and prohibitions surface alongside community projects and funeral arrangements.
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England
Portunuény
Africa
Norsval's
Point Dee
Mafeking
Oranee River
Colenburg
Puerto Rico bill and Currency Dressure on Senate agenda
Republicans push to hasten the Quaychee and Currency Dressure measures as the Senate plans work before the election. Foreign industrial ties in Germany show activity while cattle demand rises with good prices. No action on professional baseball in Texas. North Texas club to shoot at Dontara. Louisville Jockey Club eligibility set.
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Puerto Rico
Texan
North Texas
Cun Clube
Dontara
Louisville
President Rowse Visits Texas Amid Local Interest
President Rowse tours Texas drawing attention from civic groups and business leaders while a new circular on commissions circulates among members of the Wicket scalpers seeking support.
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Rowse Te
Texas
Kentucky State Leach Convention Set For April Meeting
Hayward of Duror County is named chairman with Bendtor W. Cox of Mayarille as ACOr AT. The Kentucky State Leach will be held tom tit between now and April. The convention will review and adjust loans of the Staten men and call a convention of all to meet at Nawbyille.
Tennessee Senatorship Primaries In McMillin Sweep
Governor McMillin won an overwhelming victory in two state senate primaries as Cannon County nominated a McMillin supporter and a McMillan ally secured the Republican nomination for Canyon, Rutherford and Kalb counties. McMillin planned a Palm, Ten speech to outline his gubernatorial and senatorial plans.
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McMillin Carrie
Chattanooga
Tenn
McMinia
Palm, Ten
Attacked by Dutch Loyalists Spark South African Riots
Reports describe clashes as Dutch farmers and rebels attacked loyalists celebrating relief at Ladysmith near Grant-Reynet, with hundreds injured and calls for military protection. Riots also flare at Stadionboxoh near Capetown as uprisings spread through Griquiland, Kenhart, and surrounding districts amid ongoing conflict.
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Grant-Reynet
Por
Elizabeth
Bowdicon
Ladysmith
Miny Permoin
Stadionboxoh
Capetown
Griquiland
Priewita
Kenhart
Imilie
Only Amendment On Ballot In Kentucky Race
March 8 Fort Fort Frackfort Kentucky reports the Johnson bill to remove party emblems from the Goebel election law advanced in the house. Supporters include Henry Watterson and Senator Blackburn who favor limited liberal amendments for united Democratic support. Unclear notes mention shipments of arms to London Kentucky and possible state guard actions amid political tension.
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Kentucky
Frackfort
Henry Watterson
Audia
Blackburn
Johnson
London
Goverdor Taylor
Republican meeting to organize 4 state conventions
A Republican led gathering in Kentucky on March 2 opened to plan four conventions for Republicans of Kentucky Virginia Missouri Minnesota Alabama North and South to coordinate party activities and outreach.
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Pragkfort
Kentucky
Virginie
Missouri
Miminaionl
Alabama
North
South
Boer War Dispatches From Abraham's Kraal March Report
A Times dispatch from Onfontein dated March 2 notes growing telegraph difficulties as the army advances through enemy territory. It reports scarce mobile horses, unclear enemy whereabouts, and signals General Joubert assembling forces near Abraham's Kraal thirty miles beyond Poardebors. President Reeyn visited the Boer camp on February 11 and urged Majuny to coordinate defense.
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London
Times
Osfontein
Borns
Abraham's Krval
Poardebors
Joubert liv
Frea
President Rieyn
Abrahim
Kral
Majuyn
Unclear War Dispatches From Halifax Report
Fragmentary wartime report describes replacements for a garrison and praise for troops. The text mentions Halifax and a received communication from Lord Roberta with garbled phrases about “Babysemith” and “croppy,” leaving the exact events and names uncertain.
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Halifax
Lord Roberta
Babysemith
Catt
Salme arrives in Chicago seeks ambulance corps
Salme states aim to interest humane and wealthy backers in forming one or more ambulance corps, each to include ten doctors and trained nurses with ample hospital supplies. She notes ongoing war in South Africa remains far from over and clarifies humanitarian intent.
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Pelneosa Agnus Salm
Chicago
Princesa Aunea Salm- Salme
Short News Items From Across the Nation
A skewed string of brief notes covers Havre arrivals at Quarantine, a Princeton club banquet in Chicago with Patton and Poe as guests, Jewish temple attendance in Cleveland, a Republican Georgia delegation at the state convention, Lent sermons in Cleveland criticizing plays, an accidental pistol discharge in Chattanooga resulting in a death, Health Cheer Day activities in New York port and vessel regulations, a Cincinnati note on Rehendinon and a daughter’s horse racing claim.
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Havre van M. Muti
Pouana Canal Company
Chicago
Prigceton Club
Fraarks
Patton
Arthur Poe
Robert Gary
Marvard
Frank K. Jopes
Yala
Cleveland
Cornell of
Willeon Avene
Hata G. Solomon
Atlanta
Toon
St Lowis
McKinley
George Vah
5 Joan's
Chattanooga
L. Paters
Fship
Jou
Ravis
Atte
Pees Rae A
Santos
Toys Vom
Res
A. Piet
Lew
Mass meeting denounces alleged Lex Fiolus in Whebel
A large gathering in Whebel protests the so called Lex Fiolus, denouncing morality code as induced by artistic and literary license and hypocrisy. The protest aims to urge reform and public accountability amid contested social norms.
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Brrelin
Whebel
Hia
Fire touches Paris as evacuees flee burning flat
An apartment curtain fire on Avenue de Villiera in Paris nearly burned Yvetts Guilhert. She woke others and called for help but could not walk alone. An electric lift assisted her evacuation as she recovers from kidney surgery. Elsewhere in London and London press discuss Indian and South African tensions and native forces.
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London
Times
Sil Patta
India
South Africa
Yvetts Guilhert
Avenue de Villiera
Peace efforts rise as machinists strike sparks threaten
Chicago reports President James O’Connell of the International Machinists Union urged calm at a Chicago Federation of Labor meeting and warned trouble might follow unless leaders keep the peace. Battles between union and nonunion workers are anticipated with police on standby and possible sympathy strikes in material trades.
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Chicago
James O'Connell
International Machinists
Wuion
Chicago Federation of Labor
Building Material Trades
Building ‘Trades Council
Tila
Davin
Building Trades Council
John Willie- Bult
Varfour
United Contractors
Tinea Steel Works
Chicago, Lakeshore
Eastorn
Machinists Plan Nine-Hour Day Demand Near Philadelphia
Twenty four machinists unions in Philadelphia and within thirty miles agreed to press for a nine hour day on June 1 and a general move to abolish piece work. The move, linked to Chicago roots, could trigger a clash with the National Association of Machine Manufacturers and the International Machinists. Woodworking employers reportedly refused to cut hours at the same pay, while cabinet makers may follow suit.
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Philadelphia
Redive
Philadel- Phila
Foley
Iso
Chicago
National Associudah of Machine Manufacturers
International Machinists wWhien
Manufacturers Association of Wood Working
Miners Cleared in Springfield Murder Trial
Cartersville union miners were acquitted by a Springfield jury after a forty day trial over the killing of five black miners during a race for work. The incident began when striking white workers opposed Black miners replacing them.
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Springfeld
Cartersville
American Sympathy Drives National Help for South Africa
A New York committee led by George Van Hoorden broadens its appeal across the United States to support the United Republics of South Africa in its fight for independence. The circular urges citizens to press senators and representatives in Washington for mediation and policy backing, with headquarters at Union Square.
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New York
United Republics
South Africa
United States
George van Hoorden
Pettons
Utter
Senatora God Representasves
Weahington
McKinlay
Poe
Ton House
Union Square
Requesca
Transvaal
Boutelle Seeks Re nomination Despite Illness
In Bangor Maine on March 4 Congressman C A Boutelle remains ill from recent illness and will seek re nomination and election. His brother announced Boutelle’s bid noting recovery progress and intent to run.
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Boutelle
Bangor
C. A. Boutelle
Orsseryo
Boxton
Sheldon Edition announces new subscription drive
The Topeka Sheldon Edition plans a March 13 rollout for the Sheldon Iron subscription service. The notice describes a buzzy, unopened batch of letters and a crowded counting room as part of the launch.
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Topeka
Kan
Topeka Capitol
Steamship Lines to New York Update
March 4 notice from the Steamabin Pine president about sailing to New York. Mentions a person named Bernard H. Baker and Atlantic Transportation related to the voyage.
German Meat Bill Sparks Trade Tension with U S
Berlin reports say German officials back against meat import bans seen as injuring German industry. The German commercial convention warns a prohibition would hurt meat consumption and trade, risking a tariff war that shifts U S business to Britain and Belgium.
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Berlin
Washington
Hay
United States
White
Todat
Weser Zeitung
DUMM
Germany
Cuba Needs Cattle Says General Wilson in Matanzas
General James Wilson, military governor of Matanzas Santa Clara, told a Cuba correspondence that cattle provide large profits and that working cattle cannot be replaced by mules. He urged funding cattle imports at about 1 percent monthly, noting $70 per yoke abroad could yield $150 locally.
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Metensas
Cuba
James Wilson
Department of Matanzan-Santa Clara
Fuesa
Markets Rally on News of Ladysmith Surrender
London March 4 The stock exchange greeted General Cronje’s surrender and Ladysmith relief with enthusiasm yet overall activity lagged. Prices held firm in some sectors while African mines showed weak support as American demand remained unsettled. Money remained in demand with the availability rate from 3.5 to 4 percent.
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Stock Exchange
London
The
General Cronje
Ladysmith
Fair Cloth Trade Shows Mixed Early Week Activity
At Manchester on March 4 a fair cloth market for Indian and China opened last week with strong demand fading. Producers seek daily cotton coverage as engagements stay heavy. Home trade remains fair with fancy fabrics in demand. Germany and France sustain active trade with rising prices and strong yarns following cotton prices.
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Manchester
China
Germany
France
Revolt of Prisoners at Tourah Jail Near Cairo
A violent uprising broke out among seventy inmates at Tourah prison in Cairo, triggering a larger drift of nearly 600 more prisoners. Blank cartridges failed to quell the mutiny and a volley was fired through a window. Five rebels were shot and two gravely wounded before surrender.
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Cairo
Tourah
National Editor Balllin Wins Presidency At Convention
In New Orleans on March 2 the election of officers is reported with Balllin winning the presidency. Other officers named include 1st vice president FP Baillie of Texas and 2nd vice president J N Burkert of Tennessee. The group plans future meetings as they travel to Gulfport Biloxi Meridian and Cleveland.
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Balllin
New Orleans
N. How Clos
Assoe
Gulfport
Christian
Biloxi
Lous Yig Meridian
Teratch
Jickaen
Tenn
J. M Page
de Sivas
Jerseyville
M. White
Mexico
James G Gibbs
Searsie
Norway
Sennett
Cleveland
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