Blowing Up of Bridges Signals Transvaal Abandon Defence
Reported moves by Gen Gatacre and Gen Brabant show swift eastward advance to Pretoria as Cape Town plans a public holiday for Mafeking relief. Norval’s Pont bridge rebuild to take two months with an aerial tramway in use, while Methuen eyes Kimberley and Fourteen Streams as bases for a broader push. Churchill hints at prisoner treatment as leverage in negotiations. Times notes possible Transvaal Free State amalgamation with Kruger as president and Steyn as commandant general.
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War outlook in Transvaal and Free State far from settle
Daily Mail reports Pretoria says Kruger believes the Free State fight will be desperate while no decision to destroy mines is likely. Bloemfontein sources suggest three weeks of no movement amid ongoing negotiations, with Milner's Cape Town departure possibly linked. A Bloemfontein dispatch notes reorganization of civil government and shifts in local leadership, amid rumors about Steyn, nepotism, and possible financial gain.
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Notions Aware of Aloe Dry Side Coarse Patte Trade Ad
An old ad-like fragment promotes Aloe products with crude spelling and pricing. It claims wholesale availability and prompt service for mail orders. The lines reference a Birmingham or QuinD address and a near Ral Tart location, indicating a local paper classified style.
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Boers Rally As They Await British Advance
Cable from Pretoria dated March 18 reports Kroonstad saying the Pretoria Federal commandos are in grand spirits ready for the enemy. Kruger and Steyn address a camp meeting urging burghers to fight to the end, warning against British intimidation and proclaiming independence despite occupation.
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Roberts Proclamation Restores Telegraphic Link in Basutoland
On March 21 in Basutoland Mazeru the proclamation of Lord Roberts is credited with restoring telegraphic communication with Aliwal North. Free Staters reportedly surrender to Basutoland officials, and British occupation of Thaba Nchu and Rouxville has left a strong impression, reinforcing Basuto faith in Queen Victoria's authority.
Boers Blow Bridges Signaling Free State Abandonment
London dispatch from the Times dated March 19 reports that Boer forces are blowing up bridges as evident proof that the Transvaal republicans plan to abandon the defense of the Free State. The message follows President Kroger’s departure from Bloemfontein after his visit and notes Steyn’s parting remarks.
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Mind the British do not catch you in St Helena quar ters
A fragment warns that British pursuit could force harsher quarters at St Helena, suggesting exile or punishment in distant colonial outposts as a threat.
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St. Helena
Heavy Boer losses and Rhodes sails reported
London official figures from the Exchange Telegraph Co. put Boer casualties at 2120 killed 1251 wounded and 4351 sick totaling 7722. Also reported Cecil Rhodes sailed for England today from Cape Town after departure for Europe.
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British unity lauded as imperial strength in war
Berlin report from Kreuz Zeitung praises English unanimity through the South African war, calling it compelling world admiration and welding colonies into an empire. It condemns Lord Roberts plan to treat Boers as rebels and criticizes Rudyard Kipling for urging harsher measures. Cecil Rhodes’s London arrival is poised to decide Boer fate.
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War Automobile Prize Sparks German Motor Race Plan
Berlin reports the Kaiser offers 20000 dollars from his private purse for the best automobile suitable for field service in war. All motor-car builders may enter regardless of nationality, with the French likely to compete. The German Automobile Club president is in Paris arranging a Paris Berlin motor race, as a Berlin paper ponders if cars could bind France and Germany closer.
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No More Pairing in Irish Commons Assembly
Irish Nationalist MPs meeting led by John Redmond agreed that Irish commoners should not pair with Liberals or Unionists in Parliament. The move reflects the independent stance of the Irish party under Parnell and aims to boost the organization’s influence in Westminster.
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House of Commons
John Redmond
Parnell
Lease Debate Over Fitchburg Road Dividends and Terms
The article recounts a tense Fitchburg lease discussion with Dabney opposing a delay and the Boston and Maine proposals. Fitchburg directors favor terms improving payouts to preferred stock and a 3 percent bond exchange, while a 3 percent July dividend is proposed if earnings permit. Col. Adams urges a two hour recess for strategy as the protective committee battles to secure better terms.
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Prescott
Boston & Maine
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Melvin C. Adams
Col. Sohier
Howard
Osman Pacha Dead Shocks Diplomatic Circle in Constantinople
A Constantinople despatch reports Ghazi Osman Pacha has died. The Sultan mourned the loss calling him an honest true friend and valiant supporter. Diplomats across the corps submitted their cards at the late general’s residence today.
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Pretender Don Carlos Renounces Spanish Citizenship
In Rome on March 20 the Spanish pretender Don Carlos appeared in Lucca court and renounced his Spanish citizenship, declaring himself an Austrian subject.
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Lucca
Millions Involved In Clark Daly Suit In Butte
The Clark Daly case began in Butte Montana as United States Senator Clark sues Marcus Daly over the Neversweat mine and Colusa Parrot Mining company. Three suits exist, with apex dispute likely deciding millions in company fortunes. Noted mining experts nationwide prepared for testimony and mine models costing thousands were built for the trial.
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Graham murder trial in Bridgeport continues
In Bridgeport Connecticut on March 21 the second day of Peter Graham a 16 year old boy accused in the murder of Louis Stahlman a Hebrew pedlar last May offered no sensational testimony. The confession remains unchallenged that the crime was in self defense with motive undeveloped though prosecutors plan to argue robbery. The shooting allegedly occurred while Stahlman rested on his wagon in the lane where found.
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Carrie Perham Ends Her Life With Bread Knife
At 101 Mulberry Street in Pawtucket, Carrie Perkson, also called Carrie Perham, killed herself tonight by cutting her throat with a bread knife. The act, in her brother’s home, is believed to be caused by insanity.
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Dublin District Council Defeats Address to Queen
North Dublin district council rejected a motion to present an address to the Queen on her upcoming visit to Ireland. The vote reflected opposition to a formal welcome gesture during the royal tour.
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Limerick Meeting Adopts Resolution for Queen’s Ireland Visit
In Limerick on March 21 a polite meeting passed a resolution to present an address to the Queen during her visit to Ireland. The plan was enthusiastically adopted, signaling local support.
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Fitchburg Railroad Stockholders Back Lease Plan
Fitchburg railroad stockholders met in adjourned session at 11 this morning. Tellers reported the vote from yesterday appointing a committee to seek better lease terms. The lease plan won by 90,00 to 32,581 against the motion, indicating strong support for the lease.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Trial Opens In Michigan Clothing Fraud Case
The first testimony was taken today in the trial of Arthur F. Marsh ex inspector general for alleged complicity in the state military clothing frauds Two deputy attorney generals swore to communications between the indicted officers and the attorney general s office regarding disposal of the clothing Witnesses testified the indicted officers did not follow the attorney general s advice to turn over clothing to the state military board for disposal to the board of state auditors Records of the military board s proceedings were introduced in evidence.
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Arthur F. Marsh
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Military Board
Cleveland Machinists Strike at Hill Clutch Works
Cleveland Ohio March 21 One hundred fifty workers most machinists strike today for a nine hour day with ten hours pay at Hill Clutch works. They left before the proposed general strike to seek adjustments on several minor grievances.
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Veterans Night at Middlesex Rink Draws McCall and Long
Boston March 21 Col Olin seeks to quiet doubts about Secretary John Veteran's Night at the Middlesex rink tomorrow stating he has every assurance ex Gov Long and Congressman McCall will attend the event on the glorious occasion.
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Body identified in Merrimack River case in Newburyport
The woman found floating in the Merrimack river Tuesday has been identified and disappeared from 170 Water street December. Her son arrived and arranged for the body to be sent to Lawrence.
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Consul Booth Tucker to Speak in Lowell
A Lowell notice previews Emma Moss Booth Tucker, famed Salvation Army leader, addressing As-hall next Wednesday. The article highlights her humanitarian work, training home influence, and global reach, noting her role as Mrs. Booth Tucker and her Hindoo name Mercy.
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