Wheeler Resigns From Army Seeks Seat in Congress
General Joseph Wheeler, returning from the Philippines on the Warren, reports excellent health and says his resignation from the army was offered before Congress met. He plans to take his seat in Washington, praising Filipino hospitality and noting favorable conditions in the Philippines and Guam. His daughter Miss Wheeler denies engagement rumors.
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Banks may rush to charter under National system
Estimates from across the country suggest as many as two thousand banks could be chartered under the National system once the currency law takes effect. Small towns report strong interest with some planning to start banks with capital as low as 25000, using 65.00 bonds, and organizers ready to send capital to Washington. Local bankers warn safety rules remain unclear as transfers from state banks to National banks loom.
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Barbadoes Troubled by Sugar Question Amid Crown Policy
Reports from Kingston state Barbadoes faces unrest as South Africa tensions and sugar policy upset colonial government. Residents accuse Dr Chamberlain of protecting outsiders and reducing Jamaica to crown rule, with lawless elements challenging order.
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State Banks Consider Branch Expansion Amid Money Stringency
Local banks holding substantial out of town deposits send millions of currency to distant correspondents to meet crop demand and conserve interior money. Some state banks in LK City weigh taking out National charters. changes may follow. State banking law allows branches, potentially affecting local institutions.
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Puerto Rico Food Relief To Continue Amid Hardship
Washington reports General Davis urges extending food aid in Puerto Rico as inland districts face hunger. He proposes employing 25,000 workers for three months on roads at about 223000 dollars monthly to avert famine and sickness while securing 500 tons of rice, bacon, and other supplies.
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Dutch Seek Independence Talks With Republics
Cape Dutch push to settle the South African question while preserving independence of the republics. Dutch deputies plan to visit England for peace efforts as British forces assess Boer strength and prospects in Cape Colony. London reports note Dutch uprisings in the northwest as a cloud on British prospects.
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British Rush Breaks Boer Lines At Osfontein Action
Lord Roberts reports a morning assault that routs the Boers on the north bank and forces a retreat toward the northeast. Casualties rise to about fifty as the British cavalry and horse artillery cut the Boer left, with commands led by French and Kelly-Kenny pursuing toward Bloemfontein.
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Unclear: Military Retreat Report From Natal Front
Fragmentary note describes a retreat near Dundee in Natal due to a commandant ordering a retirement. Mentions Bocra Explain Why They They tre treated from Ladyamith and Biggorabers chain with federals falling back on Saturday March 2.
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Steyn Vows Fierce War in Free State and Transvaal
A. Hales, Daily News correspondent held by Boers, reports from Sterkstrom that President Steyn and the Free State burghers intend to fight to the end. Steyn warns Pretoria's capitulation will be preceded by astonishment in Europe and names a deputy president to govern Bloemfontein during his Pretoria absence.
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HUT ONE REGRET General White on Mis Movements
Churchill reports Sir George White's interview on Ladysmith defense. White says he might have held out to April 2 but at the cost of native starvation and aid loss. He would have destroyed stores and mobilized sallying forces to resist, repudiating blame for high casualties. He regrets Nicholson's Nek but would do it again.
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Buller Casualties Rise in Ladysmith Relief Effort
London reports the total casualties for General Buller's forces in the Ladysmith relief campaign from February 14 to 27. The list includes missing, wounded, and killed across regiments such as Connaught Rangers Irish Fusiliers Scots Fusiliers and others, totaling 1659 officers and men.
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Prisoners to be sent to St Helena with escort
Military authorities order General Crooje and Boer prisoners dispatched to the Inland of St Helena for the war’s duration. Lord Bathurst is chosen to command the escort, with communications arranged with Capetown and London. Cabinet offers no prisoner exchange proposal at this time.
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Flying Column Enters Transvaal From Zululand
A special Durban dispatch says a British force from Zululand has crossed into the Transvaal and engaged Boers. The mounted infantry Yemeni units and artillery under Major Prendergast are in an entrenched position on Vaalisee Hill, nine miles inside the Transvaal after entering February 38.
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Queen Orders Shamrock Distinction On St Patrick Regiments
London reports the queen has ordered regiments marching on St Patrick's Day to wear a sprig of shamrock as a distinction. A separate dispatch notes Kruger’s return to Pretoria and a university riot at a war meeting where students clashed and several were arrested amid Boer forces.
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Five Men Believed Dead In Red Ash Mine Blast
Fire Creek West Virginia March 7 rescuers race to recover bodies after yesterday explosion at Red Ash mine. Death toll estimates range from thirty six to sixty with dozens rescued and five injured. Electrician Evans narrowly escaped and recounted a wall of flame and debris. A trove of families is shattered including the lodge boys who perished with their father. Miners fear lingering gas and aftershocks.
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Kentucky House Passes Anti-Expropriation Bill
The Kentucky House approved the McChord railroad anti extortion bill by 50 to 42. It authorizes the State railroad commission to set maximum freight rates and punish discrimination and extortion. The vote reflected party goals tied to the Geebel platform as Governor Beckham’s administration moved to enact key items.
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Refugee Claims Magistate Captured by Rebel Trick
A refugee arriving at Cape Colony reports that on a Wednesday a magistrate met with Commandant De Kock under a flag of truce after rebels fired shots and withdrew. The account notes the capture and the ensuing events in the troubled area.
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