Free State subjugated as Boer resistance weakens abroad
March reports from Gen Roberts claim the Free State is virtually subdued with burghers flocking to the British standard. Gatacre and Fole-Carew near Orange River, Bloemfontein in railway reach of Cape Town, while Transvaal hopes wane amid uncertain surrender terms and renewed fighting potential at the Vaal.
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London
Roberts
Free State
Fole-Carew
Gatacre
Orange
Hoberts
Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Basutoland
England
Transvaal
Lucas Meyer
Bchalk-Burger
Vaal
Wauchope
Robertson Methuen
Methuen
Stormberg
Lady Roberts Sails for the Cape to join General Roberts
Lady Roberts and her daughter departed Southampton on March 17 for Batumiay to join General Roberts at the front, signaling continued support from the British leadership.
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Lady Roberts
Cape
Southampton
Lady Robrts
Batumiay
Gen. Roberts
Russians Assist the Boers Pastor Reported Aid
London dispatch cites a St. Petersburg report claiming the pastor of the Dutch church in South Africa aided Boer forces. The dispatch notes Russian involvement as part of a broader aid narrative.
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London
St. Petersburg
Five Easy Gasoline Fire Fatalities at Columbus Home
A gasoline mishap during a fire rekindle caused a blast at a Columbus residence killing Roy Weaver 12 Tillie Weaver 3 Lora Weaver 5 and Joseph White. Mrs Weaver and White assisted efforts. James Weaver and his wife were seriously burned but likely to survive. Three Weaver boys escaped, uninjured, after witnessing the blaze.
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Columbus
Roy Weaver
Tillie Weaver
Lora Weaver
Andoseph White
James Weaver
Weaver
Eddie Burns Sought for Philadelphia Bout against Thompson
Dave Maxwell manager of Broadway Athletic Club Philadelphia offers a $350 purse plus expenses for a match on April 10 at the Broadway arena in Indianapolis. He invites Burns of Indianapolis to respond at once.
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the Sun
Dave Maxwell
Broadway Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Eddie Burns
Indianapolis
Bobbie’ Thompson
Broadway Leate
Burns
The Green Flag Over Windsor Signals St Patrick’s Day
In London on March 17 the green flag marked St Patrick’s Day observed across Windsor Castle, government offices, town halls, and homes. Hawkers sold shamrocks and green badges as clubs and bus drivers joined in, many badges bearing a crown above a harp. A telegram from Ladysmith on St Patrick’s Eve sent good luck to Ireland signed by the Second Royal Irish Fusiliers.
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London
England
Windsor Castle
Mansion House
Ladysmith
St Patrick's Eve
Ireland
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Congregation Leader Enlists 16000 Ready to Fight in South Africa
A congregation chief spearheaded sympathy manifestations for the Boers enlisting at least 16,000 Russians willing to fight the British in South Africa. About 1,600 actually embarked for Pretoria, highlighting wartime sentiment and mobilization efforts.
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South Africa
Pretoria
Roberts Proclaims Boers Brave and Persevering
In Bloemfontein on March 17 Gen. Roberts issued a proclamation praising the Boers for their bravery and perseverance during the conflict.
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Bloemfontein
Roberts
Cape assembly member and brother arrested on treason charge
Burghersdorp reports Mr. De Wit, Cape assembly member, and his brother arrested Friday on treason charges. Boers under Olivier evacuated their north bank position Friday evening. Bra bant's patrols are now in touch with Gat acre's outposts.
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Burghersdorp
Cape Colony
Mr. de Wit
Cape Assembly
Olivier
Brabant
Gatacre
Roberts Entrusts Local Paper to War Correspondents
BLOEMFONTEIN March 16 General Roberts assigns the local newspaper to a committee of war correspondents to provide the public with official and other information.
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Roberts
Bloemfontein
Rumor of Mafeking Relief Circulates in London
London dispatches report a renewed rumor that Mafeking has been relieved with sources described as reliable. The claim lacks official confirmation and adds to ongoing communications about the siege during March.
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London
Mafeking
Parole Law Effects Show Longer Prison Terms
A state board report compares 300 prisoners under definite sentences with 300 under indeterminate sentences at the Indiana prison south. The old group averaged 1 year 10 months 2 days, while the new group averaged 2 years 12 days to March 1, 1900, with 130 still in prison. From 1887 to 1899, 402 were paroled and the state saved $27,241.83, with only 60 deemed unsatisfactory.
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Board of State Charities
Reformatory
Old Indiana Prison South
Holders of Old Bonds Seek Payment on 1834 Coupons
Gov. Mount has received a letter from W. R. Crawford of Chicago demanding payment on Indiana state bank loan coupons issued in 1834 and payable in 1854 1855 and 1861. Found in a New York bank safe, officials are unsure who placed them there. Crawford represents coupon holders. Attorney-general Taylor believes they were paid. Auditor Hart will investigate. Indiana's fiscal agent in New York may be involved. There are 26 coupons, each for 3 dollars.
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Gov. Mount
W. R. Crawford
Chicago
Indiana
New York
Crawford
Taylor
Hart
Meyers Case in Jury Hands Over County Property
The trial of I J Meyers, former poor farm superintendent, focused on grand larceny and embezzlement. Prosecutor Pugn downplayed grand larceny amid limited evidence while attorney Harding argued embezzlement requires misaccounting for goods. Meyers testified he did not know county property was moved to his home. his wife claimed boxes were brought to free space. He said he settled with the county by paying 1672 dollars, mortgaging his farm for part, and that neighbors vouched for his character. Jury retired after judge Aford’s instruction.
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I. J. Meyers
Pugn
Harding
Meyers
Hiram Miller
Wayne Township
Board approves $40 for stenographic services in trials
The Board of safety authorized Frank Ross to receive $40 for stenographic work related to police and firemen trials. The city attorney's office prepared evidence since no official shorthand record was kept. Policemen testified at the attorney’s office and their statements were transcribed for Deputy City Attorney Bell.
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Board of Safety
Frank Ross
Poice
Ross
Bell
Henry Rickabaugh
Two Bottles on Ice in Day of Divorces
Judge Leathers granted eight divorces on Saturday. Albert Upham received a divorce from Minnie after a threat and a note about bottles on ice. Annie Dunlap cited her husband’s absence and a mortgaged home. Other separations included Mary from Thomas Rowe and Henry from Mary Wise. Ida from Harvey Anderson, with her maiden home Todd restored.
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Leathers
Albert Upham
Minnie
George
Upham
Annie Dunlap
Mary
Thomas Rowe
Capitola
Francis Hayden
Annie
John Kinchen
Henry
Mary Wise
Josie
Ed Hatfield
James
Beulah Killinger
Beulah
Judge Alien
T Ida
Harvey Anderson
Todd
Man Arrested on Five Indictments for Lottery Ticket Sales
Daniel Hanling was arrested Friday on five indictments charging the selling of lottery tickets. He put up 2500 in bills with the sheriff as security for his appearance, insisting no one was needed to stand his bond. Martin V. Leach appeared in court Friday and pleaded guilty to selling intoxicating liquor without a license. Leach operates a store at the corner of Massachusetts Ave and North Street.
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Daniel Hanling
Martin V. Leach
Leach
Massachusetts Ave
North-st
Ring Theft Charge Involving Robert Meyers
Robert Meyers aged 18 of 1309 Villa Avenue is under arrest on a charge of stealing a ring from Dora Preston, a former resident of East Washington Street. Meyers claims Preston gave him the ring to wear, later left to a cousin Wille Litter who failed to locate Preston as she moved away, and that he eventually passed the ring to his girlfriend in Maywood. Officers interrupted the plan when Meyers was seized en route to Maywood.
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Robert Meyers
Villa Ave
Dora Preston
E. Washington St
Meyers
Wille
Maywood
Lap-Robes and Blankets at Coat Straws and Nillus Notice
A fragment from a 37 Monument Place notice lists Lap-Robes and blankets for coat related needs. Names Strawmyer and Nillus appear in connection with the address Hood Your and Janes. The reading is incomplete but indicates a charitable or merchant distribution entry.
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Strawmyer
Tramp Harold Claims $6000 and World Tales in Indianapolis
George Harold, claiming to be the original boy tramp, travels with letters and trinkets from mayors and police chiefs, and alleges large payments from press and a Milwaukee brewery, as he shows revolvers, razors, a McKinley coat, and a petrified elephant foot pipe bowl. He causes police to catalog his visit and distributes curious keepsakes.
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George Harold
Ass. Press
Vancouver
B. C
Milwaukee Brewing Company
Jones
Toledo
Harold
Indianapolis
Dom Paul Kruger
McKinley
Barn Fire Destroys Kaufman Structure at 1612 Park Ave
A barn at 1612 Park Ave burned completely by 5 30 am Saturday causing $1000 loss, with $200 damage to an adjacent washhouse. The blaze, tied to a suspected arsonist, marks the twenty first incendiary fire since Jan 1. Nearby factories and residences reported minor damage as investigators pursue the cause.
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BR. Kaufman
Park-ave
Henry
Roney
Central-ave
Seventeenth-st
Cones’ Overall
B. Kaufman & Sons
Washington-st
Tucker & Dorsey's
State-ave
Bates St
Jeanette Pullen
Frank Cassel
Huron St
Suggestion Ridicules Captain Dawson Over Hairpiece
A mocked suggestion ridicules Capt. Dawson about his toupee and implies the Board of Safety could easily scalp him. The remark portrays political tension and personal mockery. The source frames the insult as a political dig during a public safety discourse.
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Dawson
The
Board of Safety
Democrats Threaten Action Over Club Leadership
A heated dispute animates Indianapolis Democrats as they threaten protests and possible receivership to wrest control of the Commercial club from directors over H. H. Hanna’s reception. John W. Holtzman, a club member and attorney, says Democrats may withdraw and push a strong protest to show opposition to Hanna’s lobbying for Republican measures.
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John W. Holtzman
Overstreet
Senator Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Turpie
Senate
Hanna
Reading Denied Guardianship Fees in Poole Case
The Marlon circuit court decision on jurisdiction to appoint Wm A Reading as guardian of Maggie Poole was upheld by Probate Commissioner Walker. Jennie Poole Pall, named guardian by Cook County Illinois probate court, is confirmed. Reading’s $167 charges for services and expenses were disallowed.
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Marlon Circuit Court
Wm. A. Reading
Maggie Poole
Walker
Jennie Poole Pall
Cook County
Ill
Reading
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 26 hours ending 8 pm March 18. Fall and cold conditions prevail with Saturday night and Sunday expected to be chilly. Temperature readings include 16 at noon, 2 pm at 24 degrees.
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Indianapolis
The Suns Want Ads Fill Large Pages In The Sun
The issue features extensive want ads with the real estate listings and rental agent tips for moving day. A single page could not hold all the notices, and readers are urged to read all the liners for interesting offerings and prices.
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the Sun
Blizzard nearly matches season high as cold grips Friday
Observers report Friday’s blizzard nearly set the season’s record with readings around 3 degrees in the early hours. The northwest fosters a slow warmup by Sunday, with continued frigid days and a shifted pattern expected to reach local areas.
St Patrick’s Day Coldest in 30 Years in Indianapolis
On March 17 1875 marching crowds braved the cold as Flynn drew attention at Tomlinson Hall while Henry Spaan attacked England in a Revolutionary Days style. The city marked the coldest St Patrick’s Day in Indianapolis in three decades with temperatures plunging from 10 to 3 above zero by 7 a.m.
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Tomlinson Hall
Henry Spaan
England
Indianapolis
Irish St Patrick Day Parade in Indianapolis Leads With Grand Marshal
Desperate weather could not shrink the St Patrick day parade in Indianapolis marching from Illinois and Georgia streets at 2:30 PM. Grand Marshal William Flynn rode a green ribboned mount as divisions led by John Scandon and Michael Mannix, and police with the Indianapolis military band, moved past Grand Hotel where Mayor Taggart presided under Henry Spaan and Rev Father O Donaghue. A crowd watched as Louis Collins tried to join the Boys brigade and a protest by speakers praised Paul Kruger over Anglo Saxon rule, reflecting Irish history and anti British sentiment. The event featured oaths to freedom and memories of Ireland’s past under English rule.
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William Flynn
John Scandon
John Carroll
Michael Mannix
Dennis Mulgan
John J. Blackwell
John J. Kelly
Patrick Mulrine
Patrick Joyce
Martin Fox
Thomas Sweeney
John Dowdle
Patrick Connelly
Capt. Dawson
Indianapolis
Father
Matthew
Boys’ Brigades
Lieber Zouaves
St. Patrick
Grand Hotel
Louis Collins
E. McCarty Jr
Boys
Tomlinson Halk
Taggart
Henry Spaan
England
Paul Kruger
Europe
O’donaghue
St. Patrick's, Church
South Africa
Australia
Great Britain
Ireland
Cromwell
Wall Street under scrutiny over Third Avenue wreck and debts
New York March 1 grand jury probes wrecking of Third Avenue railroad company. Prominent financiers and banks named in creditor lists amid mounting debts. Figures show nearly nine million in time obligations and up to twenty four million in total liabilities, with scrutiny on Sage Arbuckle Grace Laidlaw banks and trust firms.
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Third-ave
Jas. P. Keating
Department of Highways
John D. Crimmins
Th Trust Company
Lst
Wall-st
Russell Sage
Arbuckle Brothers
T J
Coe Tractors
Club Women's Spat on State Federation Division
Local club women criticize the state federation's organization event held at Fish's Hotel on Wednesday. Only five attended. Indianapolis figures opposed the move and some women claim the process was rushed and orchestrated by Mrs Lowe and Mrs Rose Budd Stewart. Strong local opposition centers on lack of notice and exclusion of town clubs from Indiana’s federation plans.
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Federation of
We Clubs
Fish’s
Woman's Club
Ing
Rose Budd Stewart
Jane Smith
South Bema
Lewis
Auburn
George’ Bite
Indiana Correspondensec
Federation
Claire C
Walker
Lowe
General Federation
Indiana
Stewart
Indianapolis
Struck by Car Leaves Southport Man Injured on Shelby Street
Andrew Link aged 68 of Southport was struck by a vehicle on Shelby street Saturday while driving to town. His arm was broken and a buggy was demolished. He was taken to the city dispensary for treatment.
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Andrew Link
Southport
Shelby St
The Latest Fad: Friendship Bracelets and Rings
A brief items list highlights friendship bracelets in four centers and seven for a cent, with aus diamond rings priced from 35 to 6 dollars.
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