Marching to Mafeking British Force Relieves Siege Effort
London reports a strong British force already marching toward Mafeking to raise the siege with Kimberley light horse mentioned. Lord Roberts defers details amid quiet intelligence, while Boers in Cape Colony trigger martial law. Australian bushmen request and a mobilizing fleet at Torbay are noted as part of broader operations. The Osfontein dispatch places Roberts army in a favorable position with divisions deployed along the Modder and a 18 mile Boer front south of the Modder river. Cape Town confirms Kimberley force advancing north with Vaal crossing disputed at Fourteen Streams.
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London
Mafeking
Kimberley
Kekewich
Lord Roberts
Cape Colony
Chamberlain
War Office
Intelligence Department
Fastennesses
Zoutpansberg
Transvaal
Torbay
Osfontein
Kelly-Kenny
Modder
Tucker
Colville
French
Ridley Martyr
Modder River
Daily Telegraph
Cape Town
Kimberley Light Horse
Vaal
Martial Law Proclaimed in South African Districts
Shows casualties totaling 2 dollars from February 14 to February 27. Sir Alfred Milner ordains martial law in Priestka Kennardt Bristown and Barkley West. Buller’s revised casualty list reports 93 killed 634 wounded and 25 missing for February 24 to February 27.
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Cape Town
Alfred Milner
Priestka
Kennardt
Bristown
Barkley West
Buller
London
Free State Faces Bitter End in Transvaal Conflict
London dispatch reports Transvaal seeks peace negotiations while Boers vow to stand at Glencoe and Laing's Nek. Pretoria entrenchments grow as siege fears mount. Kruger urges faith and endurance amid surrender rumors and a split about colonial withdrawal. Boer casualties at Colenso total 31 killed and 190 wounded.
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London
the Times
Lorenzo Marquez
Transvaal
Glencoe
Laing
Nek
Pretoria
Natal
Cronje
Kruger
Bloemfontein
Colenso
Hoers Fortify Majuba Hill as Laing's Nek Advances
A London cable to the Evening Sun reports Pretoria dispatches stating the Hoers concentrate efforts to secure Majuba Hill at the entrance to the Transvaal from Natal while Laing's Nek is being prepared. The note confirms intensified defensive preparations on Majuba Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Evening Sun
Aceepateh
Lourenso Marques Faye
Pretoria
Laing
Transvaal
Natal
Majuba Hill
Hyomei Germicide Promises Quick Cures for Respiratory Ailments
Advertises Ten Minutes Four Times a Day to cure catarrh bronchitis and asthma. Claims Ten Minutes Every Hour cures consumption and pneumonia, Ten Minutes at Bedtime cures cold or croup, Five Minutes anytime cures cough. Money back if it fails. Inhaled germicide usable at work church theatre street cars. No poisons. Outfit $1. Trial 25c. Five day treatment free. The R. T. Booth Co Ithaca NY.
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R. T. Booth CO
Ithaca
N. Y
Pretoria Fortifications Expanded Ahead of Siege
The defences of Pretoria are being strengthened as a siege looms, with vast provisions stored. Surrounding areas are being ruined for miles, while interviews in the St James Gazette quote French officials predicting inevitable UK France war and plans for a simultaneous invasion of England and South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
St. James
England
France
South Africa
Puerto Rican duties approved by locals arrange 15 percent
In San Juan Puerto Ricans greet news of duty passage with general satisfaction and approval of the 15 percent measure. They await Senate action with feverish anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan de Puerto Rico
Senate
Brazilian bishops urge church state unity in new pastoral
In Rio Janeiro on March 5, Brazilian bishops issued a collective pastoral calling for the fusion of church and state and the suppression of liberty of conscience civil marriages and secular cemeteries. The document outlines a program to combat the current state of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Mile. Guilbert narrowly escapes fire at Paris home
Paris report describes Mile. Yvette Guilbert awakening to a clothes fire in her invalid chair on Avenue de Villiers. Choked by smoke she could not walk. attendants extinguished flames and moved her to safety as she recovers from kidney operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mar
Yvette Guilbert
Avenue de Villiers
Italian minister quotes cautious support for mediation in South Africa
In Rome on March 5 the minister of foreign affairs Marquis Visconti Venosta told deputies that mediation ideas are shared but action should wait until circumstances make it opportune and likely to succeed, a moment not yet arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
South Africa
Visconti Venosta
War of the Tongs in Frisco Chinatown doubles as deadly outburst
In San Francisco Chinatown on March 5 the tongs war erupts with gunfire that kills Pooa Gee and Low Soon, wounds Long Cheu of the Tuck Wo pork packing firm. Four highbinders attack as the store opens. attackers flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mar
Traveling representative shot in Peabody hotel melee
Memphis on March 5 reports H A Stephenson a St Louis Globe Democrat traveling representative was shot in the rotunda of the Peabody hotel by Frank Williamson a deputy sheriff from Crittenden County Arkansas. Stephenson was wounded taken to St Joseph hospital. Williamson is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
H. A. Stephenson
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Peabody Hotel
Frank Williamson
Crittenden County
Ark
St. Joseph Hospital
Stephenson
MPF
Bryer
Williamaon
Williamson
Transport Grant Arrives with Troops and Casualties
The United States transport Grant reached San Francisco from Manila carrying 201 wisk soldiers 67 discharged men and cabin passengers. Six deaths occurred during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Grant
Manila
Yale Varsity Crew Cuts Candidates Amid 92 At Work
Yale's crew detail from New Haven reports Captain Allen reduced varsity candidate numbers again. The Yale squads now have 92 men at work across the various crews, indicating ongoing selection and training as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Marcoh
Allen
Yale
England Budget Tries to Meet War Costs With Taxes and Loans
London March 5 The House of Commons crowded for the budget revealing 1900 1901 expenditures at 154 082000 and a war funded shortfall of 17770000. Sir Michael Hicks Beach proposes higher income tax stamp duties on stock contracts and sales of produce plus bottle and tobacco levies to raise 12317000 with 4640000 saved by suspending certain annuities. He favors a 35000000 loan via bonds or stock over ten years, with 5000000 reserved for treasury bills, to fund the empire war effort as Natal and Transvaal costs rise. Campbell Bannerman supports quick passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Michael Hicks-Beach
Stock Exchange
Transvaal
Natal
Treasury
Ile
Isue
Trans- Vaal
Empire
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Michael Hicks Beach
Hay Happy Says Consul Has Full Exercise Of Duties
A cablegram from Adelbert Hay United States consul at Pretoria reports no trouble in performing his duties. He is said to be on excellent footing with Boer officials and can obtain information about the condition of rited soldiers held as prisoners at Pretoria.
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Washington
Mar
State Department
Adelbert Hay
United States
Pretoria
Bates Expedition Occupies Nueva Caceres and Camarines
General Bates in Southern Luzon leads 2300 men from the 40th and 4th regiments to seize Nueva Caceres and Daet in Camarines. The march began from San Miguel Bay with early inland advances. Combat at Libmanan left 64 enemy dead and two American casualties including Lt. John B. Galleher.
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Manila
Bates
Luzon
Nueva Caceres
Sonth Camarines
Daet
North Camarines
John B. Galleher
San Mievel Bay
Colume
Libmaran
Troops Reach Nueva Caceres Amid Deserted Town
From Libmaran the expedition moved to Nueva Caceres with Baragua arriving ten minutes ahead. The town was practically deserted as Americans report the enemy retreating into the mountains. Insurgents harass around Legaspi and Atbay in South Camarines. foreigners in Legaspi live on ships or at the American barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libmaran
Nueva Caceres
Baragua
Legaspi
Atbay
South Camarines
Senator Carter Defends Quay in Senate Plague Claim
In Washington on March 5 Senator Carter of Montana accused a political plot against Senator Quay of Pennsylvania, saying he is a victim of a diabolical scheme in his own state. The day featured debate on the financial bill with Fairbanks and Butler offering contrasting views. The House advanced treaties with the Comanches and Kiowas and debated a neutral Oklahoma strip, while a quarrel over the Frederick Douglass memorial stalled passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Washington
Montana
Quay
Senate
Pennsylvania
Corbett
Fairbanks
Indiana
Butler
North Carolina
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma
Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association
Bailey
Texas
Kentucky Democrats Seize State Arms in Goebel Case
Senator Triplett offered in Frankfort a resolution to investigate reports that state arms were shipped to London by Governor Taylor and to demand their return. If not returned, a $250,000 appropriation to buy new guns would be proposed along with authorizing a call for volunteers to reclaim the arsenal stocks. The piece also cites Pinkerton's involvement and a Legislative plan for a $100,000 pursuit fund to capture Goebel's killers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Triplett
Senate
London
Taylor
John B. Castleman
Yale Baseball Candidates Hire Nichols as Coach
Yale baseball candidates began practice under a professional coach for the first time since 1844. Charley Nichols of the Boston Nationals will stay until about mid April to guide the Yale players in preparation for the season in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Charley Nichols
Nichols
Judge fixes Chapman Wrecking Co liability in yacht collision
In New Haven March 5 Judge Townsend held Chapman Wrecking company of New York liable for damages from a collision in New York bay July 17 1899 involving the steam yacht Fra Diavello owned by E B Stokes of New York. A decree is to enter for limitation of liability and damages are being assessed by a commissioner with the owner claiming a sum of about 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
United States District Court
Townsend
Chapman Wrecking Company
New York
Fra Diavello
E. 8. Stokes
Hustler
New York Bay
Peter Kelly Burned to Death in Center Street Fire
Southington Cann Mar 6 Peter Kelly a former merchant aged unknown was burned to death in his Center street apartments. He was alone in his room and investigators believe a lighted lamp caused the blaze. Damage to a block was a few hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southington
Cann
Peter Kelly
Center Street
Sapho not played as magistrate orders trial delay
Magistrate Mott holds Olga Nethersole Marcus Meyer and Theo d or Moss on charges of producing Sapho at Wallack's Theatre. Bail set at 5000 each. Police to arrest any attempt to perform Sapho. Theatre to present The Second Mrs Tanqueray instead while case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Magistrate Mott
Olga Nethersole
Sapho
Devery
Burnham
Wallack
Miss Nethersole
Hoffman House
Hummel
Murderous ends of Jacob Furth in Selma death
New York reports the death of Jacob Furth a 58 year old New York salesman slain in Selma Alabama after an altercation at a drug store over a drink of water. A shopkeeper's son then shot him with a pistol as he left the store. Funeral set for March 6 at 1 pm from 200 West 137th Street. Relatives and fraternal lodges invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Furth
Selma
Ala
Furth
West 137Th Street
Ischar Lodge
Henry Jones Lodge
Excelsior Widow and Orphan Society
New York State
Cawthon & Coleman
Alexander Cawthon
Cawthon
Fear of Hydrophobia Grips Staten Island Villages
Four Staten Island villages are in fever over six persons three horses and a score of dogs bitten by two rabid dogs. Fears of a general hydrophobia outbreak grow as animals are killed and bitten individuals undergo treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Staten Island
Woman to be removed to hospital amid faith cure dispute
Hunt seeks a county court order to take Miss Bettison to the detention hospital for medical care after ministers and doctors found no ground for legal interference. Gentry, once a physician, now practices faith healing and is supported by William B. Hamilton who calls her illness a sudden spiritual trial and expects recovery if left undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
The
Humane Society
Department of Heart
Carter
Gentry
William B. Hamilton
Washington Avenue
Hill on Trial for Hyannis Murder in Superior Court
The trial of Joseph Hill of Hyannis, charged with murdering his wife Mary Hill at Hyannisport on July 16, 1899, began in superior court. Atty. Gen. Knowlton and Dist. Atty. Holmes pushed for a speedy proceeding as a large jury panel was drawn and seated, with 12 jurors chosen after one hundred talesmen were called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnstable
Joseph Hill
Hyannis
Mary Hill
Hyannisport
Superior Court
Sherman and Hardy
Atty
Gen. Knowlton
Atty. Holmes
Hill
H. H. Baker, Jr
Falmouth
Watson B. Baker
Harwich
Joseph A. Newcomb
Brewster
David H. Bowerman
Elisha A. Jenkins
Yarmouth
William A. Eldridge
Fred H. Sears
Edward B. Crosby
Roger W. Cahoon
Arthur E. Crowell
Edward L. Eldridge
Amos O
Shoe Cutters Return in Harvey Bros Strike
Lynn March 5 The 42 cutters who quit at Harvey Bros shoe factory returned to work this forenoon after Knights of Labor agent Armstrong urged a settlement. The firm would not bargain unless the men returned and offered that discharged workers could rejoin. A new price list is to be discussed this afternoon at a conference with Agent Armstrong. a settlement is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Aliennated Affections Opens March Term in Lawrence
The March term of superior court opened with Judge Bishop presiding and Rev. G. C. Mueller offering prayer. There are 146 cases on the docket and the session is expected to run about six weeks. A key case is the retrial of the Evans O Connor suit involving the plaintiff’s wife affections. The original jury awarded about $7000 in damages, but the verdict was reversed by the state supreme court.
Bigamy charge for Charlestown navy yard clerk
William S. M. Rideout a Charlestown Mass navy yard clerk was arraigned in Adams street Brooklyn court after abducting 16 year old Winnie Alden from her Malden Mass home. He was turned over to Hoboken detectives to stand trial on bigamy charges. He allegedly had a Boston wife when he induced the girl to run away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
William
M. Rideout
Charlestown
Mass
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Winnie Alden
Malden
Adams Street Court
Hoboken
Rideout
Boston
Alden
Millionaire French Sailor King of Cape Nome City
Edgartown reports Joseph Fizette a French former sailor now a millionaire known as the King of Cape Nome City Alaska. He deserted the whaling bark Alaska at Kotyeone Sound in 1897 and drifted among tribes before settling near Cape Nome. Captain Cogan of the Alaska learned Fizette held gold dust and claims valued at thousands, including a $10,000 claim and $2000 in dust as repayment for his desertion. He reportedly sent about $300,000 in gold dust and nuggets last season, $60,000 by a single steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgartown
Joseph Fizette
Cape Nome City
Alaska
Fgette
Kotyeone Sound
Cape Nome God Fields
Cogan
Cape Nome Ave
Fizette
Fitzsimmons to Fight Sharkey on or About August First
New York March 5 Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey were matched today for a bout with Tom O Rourke Sharkey's manager present. The date set is on or about August 1 with pictures to be taken if possible. The winner takes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tom Sharkey
Tom O'Rourke
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Rail Crash in Indiana Kills Two Miners and Wounds Seventy Five
A Brazil Indiana dispatch reports a collision two miles north of Terre Haute on the Chicago and Indiana line. The eastbound freight struck the miners train, destroying three cars and injuring 75 people. Dozens may die, with bodies unrecovered as doctors rush to the scene and casualties are taken to Brasil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Brazil
Chicago and Indiana
Bes
Brasil
Fall River Votes for Police Board by Popular Vote
Fall River city government convened in a stormy session to form a committee of aldermen and the city solicitor to urge the Legislature to suspend rules and approve a bill enabling election of a Fall River police board by popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River City
Fall River
Mar
Faith healer neglects patient and hospitalized
In Chicago on March 5 Miss Clara Detti, 90, ill with brain inflammation at 256 35th street, was moved to a hospital after police found faith healer William D. Gentry of the Gospel Mission on West 634th Street offered prayer and head anointing instead of medicine, leaving the neighborhood anxious. The case cites Gentry as a healer and notes Bettizona Detti attended the faith meeting. Police inspector led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clara Dettison
35Th Street
William D. Gentry
The
Gospel Mission
Weet
Opon
Gentry
Chamberlains Pain Balm Ad Offers Free Trial
If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberlains Pain Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application relieves pain and it cures sprains and bruises faster than other treatments. Burns frost bites quinsy pains swellings are quickly cured. Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cents. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Doan's Kidney Pills Vouched By Local Resident
Lowell reader doubts but is convinced by Mrs. Mary J. Mullen of 85 Prince Street who testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills provided relief for backache. She cites her father and others who praised the remedy after purchasing at Ellingwood & Co. and recommends the product as reliable. Sold by dealers or mailed by FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Lowell
Mary J. Mullen
Prince Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
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W. A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Col. Chinn
Beechams
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Nethersole Et Als
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Alabama
Harvey Bros
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M Lowell
Ourea
DR. Hay
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Sam
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