WORSER THAN EVER IN ORANGE FREE STATE
A Bulawayo dispatch dated March 19 reports the base hospital moved to Gaberones and suggests Boers aim to block Mafeking relief. French activity may foretell a Roberts forward move. Kruger proclaims unity while British forces press. Citations note disputed arm inventories and cautious Boer posture amid looming campaigns.
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Bloemfontein
Krugerla
Great Britain
Cape Town Gaya
Trolog
Gape Golony and
Nutat
Springfontein
Gatacre
Kroger
Steyn
Kroonstadt
Orange Free State
Proclamation Union of Transvaal and Free State Declared
Special Times correspondent reports Kruger proclaims annexation of Free State to the Transvaal. Steyn counters, declaring Free State intact. Boers vacate Kipdam and Windsor Ton, families flee, ferryboats sunk at Riverton and Windsor Ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Free State
Twn
Hrecidente
Kipdam
Windsorton
Riverton
Strange State of Affairs in the Philippines
A Hong Kong correspondent reports rapid civilian government setup and growing garrisons in Philippine towns held by Americans, yet insurgents have captured rifles and ammunition since January. He warns the intensified conflict may bring a deluge similar to past outbreaks, noting a fortnights beginning March 28, 1599.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Philippines
Minia
Civi
Queen Victoria visits Woolwich hospital in grand ceremony
London March 20 Queen Victoria accompanied by Princess Christina visited the Royal Woolwich hospital to see sick and wounded soldiers. Crowds thronged the arsenal grounds as lavish decorations and flowers greeted the royal procession and the queen distributed Windsor flowers to wards.
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Marbret
Woelwtet
London
Christina
Woolwich
Woolwith
Hueld
Iin
Windsor
Goebel murder trial opens amid heavy guard at Pronkfort
In Pronkfort on March 23 a large force of police deputies and militiamen guarded the court entrance as the preliminary hearing for the Goebel suspects began. Judge Moore barred the public. only lawyers relatives witnesses and officers were admitted. The defense challenged the warrant but the judge overruled. Warden Eph Dillard testified Goebel was with him when shot. others testified about gunfire from the gallery and guards at the executive building.
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Pronkfort
Gruad
Goebel
Moore
Lexington
Furty
Sergeant Goldup
Ka-Gov
Wrowa
Govbel Gov. Brown
Mrooklin
Pulagrove Dale
Jude
Eph Dillard
Frankfurt
Ile
Fred
Gillie
Lily
Pistols Cros
Crown Lillard
Thompson
Jobn Davis
Berry Howard
Armstrong
Powers
Hegre Muengeé
Termesse
Ripley
Tenn
Louis
Rice
Carnegie Interests Reorganization Nears Settlement
In Pittsburg on March 23 negotiations expected to finalize the re organization of Carnegie Interests under the Frick Carnegie agreement. Bankers and local business leaders express universal rejoicing as differences between Frick and Carnegie are resolved.
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Mes
Compremine
Pituborg
Carnegie
Frick
Frick and
Call Issued for Republican National Convention July Fourth
A call from Charles A Towne head of the Silver Republicans invites former Republicans and current members of the party to attend the July Fourth convention in Kansas City Missouri to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates and conduct business. the notice extends to those who left the party in 1896 and those who support gold standard policies. Also reports on a Rochester woman nearly burning to death after lantern fire while driving. Nuskanook, Alaska destroyed by fire. Thomas M Thorne dies in Fresno. ex Judge Jesuer H Macmath dies in Cleveland. unrelated theatre incident noted.
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Duluth
Mian
Charles A. Towne
National Committee
The
Silver Republican Party
Free Silver Republican Party
Chicago
United Svatea
Republican Party
Hays
Lincoln
Terrific Explosion in Philadelphia Kills One and Injures Several
A severe explosion at the photographic supply firm Thoms M. McCollin & Co on South Eleventh Street killed Herman Weiss aged 19 and seriously injured George W. Nicholas August Hauser Daniel Reed and John A Genito. Fire damaged both the McCollin and adjacent Vic Clad & Sons buildings with over 100 people present in the Clad factory. Rescue efforts followed as walls collapsed and fire spread, with total damages estimated around 74 000 dollars. The Jefferson Hospital rear area sustained minor fire before dying embers were contained.
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Philadelphia
Morel
Cok Igdium
Thoms M. McCollin & Co
South Eleventh Street
Herman Weiss
George W. Nicholas
August Hauser
Daniel Reed
John A Genito
Vic Clad & Sons
McCollin
Weiss and Hauser
Transer
Weiss
Jefferson Hosepital
Kentucky leaders meet with McKinley at White House
Prominent Kentucky Republicans and friends of Governor Taylor including Samuel J. Roberta and John Marshall called at the White House and spoke with President McKinley about Kentucky's political situation. They said they did not seek federal troops or a congressional investigation. They emphasized avoiding federal interference.
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Taylor Winkt
Capital denies report on Dell Kole fer suicide claim
Topeka report says Dell Kole fer, capital business figure, did not commit suicide or face dismissal for drunkenness. The Capital publishers state the rumors have no foundation, noting Kole fer left voluntarily the prior week and was not in the Capital during Sheldon's editorial week.
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Topeka
Dell Kolefer
Tos. Viator
Jopeka
Rev. Shelton
Tpoeffer
Sheldon
Embree Acquitted at Kansas Methodist Conference
In Kansas City the Kansas Methodist conference held sessions with routine business and the trial of Dr. Alarig S. Embree, pastor of the Kansas Avenue M E church in Topeka. A 13 member committee acquitted him by 7 to 6 after hearing charges of immorality.
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Embren
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas Methodist Conference
Alarig S. Embree
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Street Fair Dates Set for May 23 to June 2
News notes report a Topeka street fair scheduled from May 23 through June 2. Other items include naval secretary John D. Long attending a Veterans night at the Middlesex club in Boston, a denied death report of Osman Pasha, a Pallas priests parade float blaze in Kansas City, a Rock Island derailment in Kansas City with fatalities and injuries, and a Methodist conference in Kansas City highlighting the Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting led by Mrs. John W Bush.
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Topeka
Kan
John D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
Middlesex Club
Boston
Osman Pasha
Plevna
Constantinople
Pallas den
Seventh
Lydia
Kansas City
Rock Island
Kanass City
Kaen
Henry D. Cavette
Edward Chilcote
Methodiat
Independence Avenue Church
Woman's Home Missionary Society
John W Bush
That City
Ebsir
Niet
Explorers From Smithsonian Study Cuba Fauna for Buffalo Expo
William Palmer and J H Riley of the Smithsonian begin an expedition in Vinar del Rio province to collect animal specimens for the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. They expect to roam the western island toward October, living in a tent and hiring guides and pack animals as needed.
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A&a Mapatch
New York Times
Tlavaun
Nature
Cuba
William Palmer
Smithsonian Institution
J. H. Riley
Smithsonian Force
Vinar del Rio
Buffalo
Wealth Hidden Revealed After Farmer’s Death in Ohio
Hezekiah Williams, a thrifty farmer from Troy township, Ohio, fell ill and named his two sons Carl and James to search an old log house for a hidden oak box. They found $2,600 in gold and silver, counted it, and the father nodded in assent before dying. The treasure, long kept secret, becomes the family’s principal wealth besides the land they own.
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Hezekiah Wiliams
Troy Township
Carl
James
Williams
Raleigh
N.C
Tom Jones
Preacher Jones
Ella Jones
Ida
Garnore
Here
Laura Jones
Elin Jones
Ida James
Jess Jones
Nancy Jones
Fva Jones
Taura Jones
8Id Jones
Jones
Porto Rico Bill Split Sought By Senate Republicans
The Senate Republican conference authorized Foraker to separate the tariff feature from the Porto Rican government bill and push passage without amendments. They aim to defeat amendments and pass the bill as in the House. The group also pledged to oppose immediate action on the tariff question and seek more time. The Senate later adopted the conference report on the Porto Rican appropriation bill by 35 to 18.
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Washington
Repub T OA
Senate
Foraker
House
Porto Rico
Mayor Parkingoo Plans Sheldon Plan for City Government
Van Moundarville West Virginia March 23 Mayor Parkingoo announced an imminent adoption of the Sheldon plan for municipal government. The move follows a July meeting that resulted in 600 conversions in the city and would restructure local governance as Jnsua would.
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Moundarville
W. Va
Parkingoo
Jnsua
Kentucky Muddle and Rails Robbery Report in March Trials
Frankfort dispatch says state troops and 76 special deputies guard the courthouse and jail during examining trials for Caleb Powers, John W. Davis, and W. H. Cul ton under Gov Beckham. Reports of armed mountain citizens are unconfirmed. Also includes a nightly rail robbery near Hamburg, Mo, a brutal assault in Chesterfield county S C, and an ad for Grain-O beverage.
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Beckham
Auste House
Gov. Taylor
Frankfort
Desirable Ohio Street Lots Near University Location
Good lots in Booth district offer choicest residence in town on Ohio Street. Descriptions note accessibility to University and transportation, with convenient access to facilities. Prices implied as cheaper options for Theo Secre property in Lawrence area.
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Ohio Street
Booth. Lawrence
Theo Secre
Vermont Street
Markets by Wire Notes From the Midwest and West
Fragmentary wire reports listmarkdowns of commodity prices and exchanges across Kansas, Missouri, and nearby states. Entries reference cash books, corn and oats, and harvest details amid partial figures and scattered notes.
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Realdenon
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Springfield
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Call
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Morocco
Waly Tacks
Musa Ie
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Frank White
Morris
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Halifax
Dominion Iron & Steel Co
Sydney C. B
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Schurman
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Chevalier de Louis Correa
Prince of Wales
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Ama Doughter
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Burlington General Offices
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J. T. Steen
Jill
Sloan
Tadge District Court
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Snerin
Watkins National Bank
Mame
Brism
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O.a. Tuceer
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J. Glaubart
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Capital
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R.S. Boyd
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