Boer Army Re-forms at Osfontein Beset by Rain
Lord Roberts faces a re formed Boer force of 5000 to 6000 near Osfontein, east of Paardeberg, in shifting positions as rains improve veldt. Observers note Roberts may pause, while Boers marshal resources and await stronger reinforcements from Lady Smith besiegers and other points. The admiralty commends marines and blue jackets for valor amid the Tugela fighting.
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London
Mar
Lord Roberts
Osfontein
Paardeberg
Ladysmith
British camp settles at Osfontein amid rain and praise
The British camp moves to Osfontein as rain falls and supplies arrive. Troops, on half rations for two weeks, remain in good health while Lord Roberts thanks them for courage, endurance, and zeal during a forced march. A minor skirmish six miles southeast, Col. Remington loses a horse. Boer forces near are reportedly under Deleray and Dewet joint command as reinforcements from Natal are awaited. Guns captured at Paardeburg are brought in, with rifles bearing Scriptural inscriptions.
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Osfontein
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Col. Remington
Deleray
Dewet
Natal
Paardéberg
General Buller Arrives at Ladysmith Amid Enthusiastic Reception
General Buller and staff entered Ladysmith at 11 40 a m with little ceremony, greeted by General White and aides. Reports say Boer forces are fleeing toward the Free State, pursued by Ladysmith troops. Boers abandoned wagons guns provisions and ammunition as they withdrew.
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Ladysmith
Buller
White
Butler
Free State
Ladysmith Report Sees Boer Defeat More Complete
London dispatch from General Buller dated Mar 2 reports the Boer force routed in the district around Ladysmith. He notes trains blown at Modder Spruit, wagons moved north, and vast ammunition and cattle left behind. Only two guns remain unaccounted for.
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London
War Office
Buller
Ladysmith
van Roenens Pass
Modder Spruit Station
Roberts impressed by kindness of wounded Boers and Brits
Lord Roberts reports from Osfontein that Kimberley's care for the sick and wounded pleased him. He notes public buildings made into hospitals and soldiers sharing rations with Boer prisoners. He witnessed friendly chats and generosity as prisoners prepared to march toward Modder river.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Osfontein
Kimberley
Modder River
Kruger Addresses Vast Congregation on Majuba Hill Day
The Evene Journal reports from Pretoria that on March 1 President Kruger spoke to a large Baptist church gathering at Majuba Hill. He said storm clouds cover the land but faith in the Almighty and the justice of their cause would drive federal forces to a successful revival of the struggle. A dispatch from Ladysmith notes heavy fighting again at the Tugela.
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York
Evene Journal
Pretoria
Kruger
Majuba Hill
Ladysmith
Tugela
Burgher Force Located Near British Front
Osfontein March 2. Boers have been located four miles from the British front with their left on a high kopje and their right on the river. The burgher force is estimated at 5000 to 6000 men.
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Osfontein
Offer of Canadian Militia Accepted for Halifax Garrison
Ottawa Ontario March 2 The offer of Canada to garrison Halifax with the Canadian militia and permit the regulars to be sent elsewhere has been accepted.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Halifax
Triple tidal wave destroys Mexican coast villages
A Guadalajara report details earthquakes in southern Mexico causing a sea surge inland up to a mile, with tidal inundation three times. Coast towns from Acapulco to Manzanillo and mountain towns in Michoacan suffer heavy damage and loss of life, including five killed in Pomaro.
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Chicago
Guadalajara
Mex
Mexico
Pacific
Acapulco
Manzanillo
Michoacan
Osfula
Coahcoman
Coahuaxara
Aguililla
Pomaro
American Engineer Turner Dies in Mexican Prison
In Vera Cruz a U S locomotive engineer Edward Turner died after ten months confinement without trial for the wreck of his train. President Diaz ordered Judge Lamarche to probe the circumstances of Turner's imprisonment and death with a thorough investigation. no indemnity demand was filed.
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Chicago
Ill
Vera Cruz
Edward Turner
Diaz
Lamarche
Turner
Missionary Heroine Logan Wins Caroline Islands Title
Vancouver reports Miss Logan twenty three, daughter of Rev. Robert W. Logan, first Boston missionary to the South Sea Islands, has won the title heroine of the Caroline group. Her courage facing famine and disease and her intervention in a chief feud, which caused a severe injury to herself, are cited.
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Vancouver
B. C
Miss Logan
Robert W. Logan
South Sea Islands
Boston
Congregational Board of the
United States
Sydney
Lady Louisa Madelina Tighe Dies at Woodstock Kilkenny
London dispatch reports the death of Lady Louisa Madelina Tighe at Woodstock Kilkenny. Born in 1803 she was the daughter of the Duke of Richmond. She danced at the Brussels ball before Waterloo and girded on the Duke of Wellington's sword as he rode to the field.
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London
Louisa Madelina Tighe
Woodstock
County Kilkenny
Duke of Richmond
Brussels
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
SIZING UP CHAMBERLAIN MULLS CANADIAN VOLUNTEER POLICE
In Toronto on March 2 Joseph Chamberlain asked how many Canadian volunteers would serve as military police in South Africa if needed, with an answer of 10,000. Canada will garrison Halifax, Newfoundland, the West Indies, and Fequi malt. The leak fuels relief rejoicings over Ladysmith's relief.
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Toronto
Ont
Joseph Chamberlain
Canada
South Africa
Halifax
Fequimalt
Newfoundland
West Indian Islands
Ladysmith
Snow storm halts trains as drifts reach ten feet
Toronto March 2. The snow storm that began yesterday has ended but the wind worsens, causing drifts that block rail lines. Many divisions see trains cancelled or hours late, with some spots reporting drifts up to ten feet.
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Toronto
Ont
Cecil Leslie Arrested in Cleveland Linked to Franklin Syndicate
Cecil Leslie, arrested in Cleveland, was taken to New York to face charges connected with the Franklin syndicate swindle. He claimed to have worked for Miller for only six weeks and suggested three men were involved, with two yet to be indicted. He doubted Miller touched any of the money.
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Cleveland
Mar
Cecil Leslie
New York
Franklin Syndicate
Leslie
Miller
Relief of Porto Rico Tariff Funds for Island Relief
Congress swiftly passed a bill to fund Puerto Rico's government and schools from duties collected on Puerto Rican goods since the 1898 evacuation. The House vote was 162 to 107 with cross-party support, while Senate debate expanded the measure to a temporary Puerto Rican government and free trade proposals.
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Washington
Mar
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Porto Rico
United States
Congress
Puerto Rico
William McKinley
Executive Mansion
Jeaders
Cannon
Bailey
Texas
Aldrich-Robbins
Alabama
Foraker
Rep
Ohio
Committee On
Pacific Islands
Teller
Colo
Mr. Stewart
Mr. Foraker
Stewart
Quay
Hoar
Maes
Race to save a treaty on Atlantic voyage
Washington reports a race to New York as two steamers bearing ratified copies of a Britain Germany and United States accord converge. The pact aims to arbitrate claims from the Mataafan uprising and bombardment of Samoan villages. Ratifications must be exchanged by March 7, with US copy awaiting President McKinley and Secretary Hay signatures.
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United States Senate
Bundesrath
United States
Washington
Atlantic
New York
Great Britain
Germany
McKinley
Hay
State Department
Boston Girl Reaches for Pink Pills Cure Claim
Miss K A Dunbar of 605 Massachusetts Avenue Boston reports pallor loss of appetite and headaches improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She says six boxes restored appetite and color, with no return of trouble. Frank E Wingate J P certified the statement. Medicines sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 50 cents per box 6 for 2.50.
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Boston
Dr. Williams
Pr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Congressman's Death After Appendicitis Dims Virginia Seat
Washington May 2 Congressman Sydney Epes of Virginia dies at Garrett hospital after an operation for appendicitis. In Philadelphia March 2 Susan B Anthony filed in Washington articles of incorporation to form a fund of 500000 for promoting women's ballot access. Trustees to manage a perpetual trust, income used for education of women in political economy after universal suffrage. Corporators include Susan B Anthony Rochester New York Mary Foote Henderson and Julie Langdon Barber of Washington.
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Philadelphia
Susan B. Anthony
Union
Rochester, N. Y
Mary Foote Henderson
Julie Langdon Barber
Washington
Dynamite found in Palmyra factory doorway avert tragedy
In Palmyra Pennsylvania a watchman discovered a weight of dynamite placed in a doorway of W H Erb shirt factory at 4 a m. The blast would have endangered over one hundred women workers. Amos Bishop explained the device used percussion caps to detonate the eight inch parcel. A wife and editor notes and testimonials accompany the incident.
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Palmyra
H. W. Zimmerman
W. H. Erb
Zimmerman
Amos Bishop
City Clerk Office Delivers Tales of Love and Law
In Lowell an amused observer notes the city clerk’s vault full of records from births to dogs and marriages. A young couple, seeking a license, exits into the rain as discussions of women on the board of overseers of the poor echo through the hall.
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City Hall
Selectmen
Tommy Tucker
Tucker
Overseers of the Poor
Lowell
Azure Islands
Austria
Ireland
Canada
Poland
England
Cotillion
Art and Fancy Work Goods From the Kimball Stock
Mesers Kimball and Co offered an assortment of art and fancy work and materials from the Kimball stock. The sale promises exceptionally pretty goods at very low prices and invites interest in visiting the art department near Maynard's annex, A G Pollard and Co.
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Mesers, Kimball & Co
Maynard’s
A. G. Pollard & Co
March Magazines on Sale at Prince and Son
G C Prince and Son at 108 Merrimack Street announce March magazines now on sale. Folding low priced publications include Munsey's McClure's Cosmopolitan Woman's Home Companion and Masters in Art with many interesting articles.
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G. C. Prince & Son
Merrimack Street
Mungey’s
McClure’s
the Cosmopolitan
Woman's Home Companion
Masters In Art
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Beulah Logan
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Garfield Hospital
A. R. de Fluent
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Maude Gonne
Boe
Kimball Stock
March Magazines
Hyotpie
Hyomei
U. S
iPhe R.T. Booth Co
Ithaca, N. Y
R. T Booth CO
True
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Auburn
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London Supply CO
Broadway
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Mair-Health
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