British Relief of Mafeking Still Doubtful in North
London dispatch notes Lord Roberts waiting at Bloemfontein as Col Plumer retires to Crocodile Pools. Relief from the north is deemed unlikely while Methuen skirmishes at Warrenton and French cavalry operates east of Bloemfontein. Buoyant talk centers on a cavalry surge to Mafeking and movements toward Kroonstadt and Ladybrant. Delagoa Bay arbitration findings are welcomed as timely.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Mafeking
Col. Plumer
Crocodile Pools
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Spyman
Liumer
French
Oliver
Basutoland
Kroonstadt
Ladybrant
Buller
Natal
Biggarsberg Range
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay Railway
Delagoa Bay
Steyn Promises Punishment for Boer Helpers
In Kroonstad the Boer camp reports affairs are being put in order as Free Staters who fled return in crowns. President Steyn’s proclamation warns burghers who lay down arms and aid the English that they face utmost punishment as traitors. Moblization rises with burghers more determined than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroonstad
Murea
Will Destroy Mines
From Pretoria a March 21 report in the Rand Post notes plans for the general destruction of mines before British occupation of gold fields. Johannesburg remains calm with no breaches. Pretoria shows military activity as a joint proclamation is issued. No replies yet from France or Russia to intervention appeals.
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New York
the Sun
Pretoria
Rand Post
Standard and Diggers News of
Johannesburg
Forced to retreat as Boers push at Lobatsi
The British report from Nicholson and Plumer describes a Boer advance from Goodes siding with a sharp clash at an advance post near Lobatsi. Lieut Col Dodle's force retreated to the main position with casualties including Lieut Chapman and a corporal, plus two missing. A later shelling paused at sunset as our 42 pdr engaged the enemy. Lieut A J Tyler died of wounds and one native was killed.
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London
Cape Town
Nicholson
Bulawayo
Chapman
A. J. Tyler
Methuen Tactics Threaten Boers at Fourteen Streams
A Warrenton despatch to the Daily News reports Lord Methuen strengthening a flank through Tioshef after destroying a pont ferry. He has a second pont ready and an infantry column en route, with Boers at Fourteen Streams formidably threatened. Relief of Mafeking appears relaxed but Methuen remains confident in advancing.
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London
Daily News
Warrenton
Lord Methuen
Tioshef
Mafeking
Notch items on oak way orders rise in town
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear phrases about orders, prices, and items. Names and places are garbled, but references to costs and a sale or offer appear. Readable fragments mention notches, feet, and a price point around 8.98. Further specifics are not recoverable from the source.
Forces mobilize in Free State as Joubert leads stand
Bloemfontein Daily News reports a Poultney letter stating General Joubert commands combined forces at Kroonstadt with ample men, guns, and foodstuffs for a determined resistance. The missive, received by Poultney’s wife, confirms the strategic gathering of resources for impending action.
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Vaai River
Bloemfontein
Daily News
Poultney
Free State
Joubert
Kroonstadt
Milner Mission Linked to Martial Law in South Africa
Cape Town reports Sir Alfred Milner's northward mission tied to suppressing unrest through martial law. The Cape ministry endorses his efforts to pacify disaffected centers as martial law is proclaimed in the Gordonia district following Royalist requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape
Gordonia
Starvation Threatens Puerto Rico After Destructive Hurricane
In Ponce Puerto Rico March 23 the hunger crisis deepens as prices for rice beans and cod fish jump 50 to 100 percent. Demonstrations erupt from San Juan to Mayaguez Yauco Arecibo Agadilla Mayaguez Juana Diaz Guayama and other towns as anger at U S government delays grows. Riots threaten and tension rises as even landowners and Americans lose cash and seek board.
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Ponce
P. R
United States
San Juan
Mayaguez
Yauco
Arecibo
Agadilla
Majado
Juana Diaz
Guayama
Wagner's Son Plans US Concert Tour After Paris Visit
Herr Seigfried Wagner, son of the composer, arrived in Paris to direct a Wagner concert and announced plans to travel to the United States for about two years. He says American cities want him to conduct concerts of his father's works and that a US production of his own opera may follow.
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Paris
Seigfried Wagner
United States
America
Convention of Irish to meet in Dublin and London
Irish MPs meet with chairman Mr Join Redmann presiding to decide on a national convention. A committee will arrange the plan for a Whitsun tide gathering in Dublin to unify public bodies and nationalist groups across Ireland and London.
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London
Join Redmann
Whitsuntide
Dublin
Pardon Granted for Baron Christiani After Assault
Paris March 23 President Loubet has decided to pardon Baron Christiani who last June assaulted him on the presidential stand at the Auteuil races and was sentenced to four years in prison. The pardon will be signed with fifty others next Tuesday as a gesture toward pacification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Loubet
Baron Christiani
Auteuil
M. Loubet
Kellogg Case Defense Moves to Dismiss
The Kellogg securities case opened with defense attorney Mr. Davis asking for dismissal for insufficient evidence. The defense argued no proof Kellogg made false representations or that any investor sent money. Recorder Goff denied the motion and adjourned until Monday.
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New York
James B. Kellogg
E. 8. Dean Company
Davis
Kellogg
Recorler Goff
Admiral Dewey Reviewed Macon Schoolchildren in Rain
In Macon Georgia on March 2 under drizzle Admiral Dewey and his party reviewed thousands of school children who lined the principal street. The Gordon Institute cadets of Barnesville formed his escort and he was cheered heartily. A reception at the Cherokee club followed with Mrs Dewey meeting city social representatives.
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Macon
Danbury Woman Dies After Traumatic Family Incident
Mrs Charles W Lee of Danbury died after her account of a violent family event last Sunday led to intense excitement. Heart trouble was listed as the immediate cause, said to have been brought on by the strain of the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
Charles W. Lee
Incendiary Fires Shake Kingston Officials
Kingston March 2 reports indicate a string of sea fires during the past week, fueling uneasiness among authorities. Officials cite declines in revenue and purchasing power, complicating response plans and public safety efforts amid growing concerns.
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Kingston
Dorior Bills Cough Remedy Praised by Local Family
A Gurhowe household touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure, kept open and used at the onset of colds. The writer claims they never need other medicines and endorses the product as meritorious, noting a farmer named Malt from Bedfordshire endorses it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gur Howe
Bedford
Danger in Every Breath From March Winds Sweep Germs
A historical notice warns that March winds carry disease germs through every nook and corner with half the sicknesses being catarrh bronchitis or consumption. The text highlights risk to victims during March and implies widespread exposure during windy conditions.
March Sun Sparks Half of Colds Disease Spread
March drives half of catarrh bronchitis and consumption cases as winter germs awaken with sun and wind. Inhalation of airborne germs is hard to avoid and worsens inflamed bronchial tubes and air passages. The only method to destroy these germs after entry is inhaling the new Dry Air Germicide.
HYOMET Claims Cure Carried in Air by Breathing
The text asserts HYOMET alone can carry cures to the tiniest air cells and destroy disease germs lodged in the respiratory system. It claims universal medical acceptance and cites the United States Health Reports dated January 5, 1200 as acknowledgment.
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United States Health Reports
It Cures by Inhalation and Hyomel Sales Pitch
An advertisement claims inhalation cures germs with ten minute sessions and promises relief from catarrh bronchitis consumption coughs and colds. It promotes HYOMEL sold by druggists or by mail from The R T Booth Co Ithaca NY with an outfit at $1 and trial size 25c, plus five days free on receipt of a postage stamp.
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R. T. Booth CO
Ithaca
N. Y
Moody Seeks Loud Bill Reforms To Aid Newspapers
Gloucester March 22 Congressman Moody writes to constituents about the Loud bill. He notes postal department losses exceed 1 million over ten years and 7 million per book, attributing much to loss from second class matter. The bill would limit sample copies to 500 and cap quarter circulation per issue while keeping existing privileges. He pledges to amend if needed and to vote for the measure to aid genuine country newspapers and restore cheap advertising.
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Gloucester
Moody
Postal Commission
Post Office Department
Apeak
Stranger Coachman Dies In Electric Bath Accident
Horton March 3 Stanley Bigelow a coachman for Peter Graffam of 141 Clifton Street Maiden was found dead in a bath tub with his clothes removed. An electric wire caused a fatal shock as he tipped and grabbed a hanging lamp during an attempted bath. Medical examiner ruled natural causes. Father at Metrose Highlands. Court notices follow.
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Horton
Stanley Bigelow
Peter Graffam
Clifton Street
Maiden
Mr. Graffam
Bigelow
Durrell
Rigeiw
Gratfam
Highlands
State House Hearings Move Through Busy March Session
Boston March 23 Special Legislative Correspondence reports the agriculture committee reopened hearings on racing at fairs and other topics while the probate and insolvency group visited MIT to study vivisection. The gypsy moth inquiry faced procedural questions as lawmakers debated standing to report a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Committee On Agriculture
Metropolitan Water Board
George
Groveland
Biological Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
House
Senate
Carleton
Haverhill
House committee reports and bills debated in General Court
The House received committee reports on a Fitchburg State Normal School resolve and a State supervisor of music bill. Other measures discussed include contempt power for courts, factory inspector appeals, foreign corporate licensing, probation officer reimbursements, stock transfer laws, anonymous securities advertising, and railroads. Ex-Gov Long was welcomed. debates covered direct nomination, railroad practicality, and the Norton Taunton Street Railway mail carriage amendment requiring two-thirds approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
General Court
Judiciary
Prisa
Messrs. Howand
Selfridge
Public Health
Mercantile Affairs
O: Lee, Higginson & Co
Thomas W. Lawson
Committee On Railroads
Haskell
Beverly
J. F. Rabanly
Boston & Maine Railroad
Manchester
Langford
Newton
John D. Loog
Secretary of the Navy
Mr. Howland
Chelsea
Myers
Exov
Long
Meagher
House
Weeks
Hous
Blood of Witchcure
L. T
Need of Taunton
Norton & Taunton Street Railway Co
U. & Mail
Norton
Mr. Ames
Lowell
House Votes on Amendments and Adjournment
The House moved to postpone to Monday after amendments to the offer were discussed. On motion by Mr McLaughlin of Worcester the House adjourned at 2 30.
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Tee
McLaughlin
Worcester
Senate debates over highway injuries and debt limit study
Senator Sanderson presided as the Senate received committee reports on banking, highways injuries bill setting damages at 4000 and State liability limits, and a petition on city debt limits. Bills engrossed included extending a street railway deadline and charity inspections, plus a West Springfield water loan. The House lease inquiry on Boston & Albany lease was debated, roll call rejected 23 to 5, and a reserve to reimburse Weeks for the cruiser Inca maintenance was engrossed.
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Sanderson
Essex
Senate
Tolman
Joint Judiciary
State Highway Commission
Hart
Boston
Amherst and Sunder and
State Board of Charity
Taunton River
Fall River
Massachusetts
West Springfield
Tague
Suffolk
Boston & Albany Railroad
Washburn
Worcester
Messrs
Baldwin
J. E. Mahoney
Moran
Ray
Tayne
Kelliher
Ross
John W. Weeks
Inca
Truths Case in Boston Fraud Trial Delayed to April 2
Francis Truth appeared before United States Commissioner Fiske on a charge of using the mails for fraud. The defense asked for a continuation since counsel was detained at Newburyport. Commissioner Fiske set April 2 for the hearing as prosecutors prepared to present abundant witness testimony from post office and government investigators and numerous associating individuals.
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Boston
Francis Truth
United States
Fiske
Casey
Truth
Newburyport
Truta
Post Office
George 3
Byvans
T. W. Swift
Criminal Investigation Bureau
William B. Watts
E. Reade
Reveré
Joseph McDonald
Readville
Greenville Bacon
Minnie Higgins
Bevne Ballou
Helen C. Conroy
Julia Cramm
Agnes Breen
Maude Caswell
Annie Dunn
BE. B. Hateh
Edith Hae
David Robinson
Dward Robinson
Ference Howell
Frank Miner
Maud Miner
Marie Berenice
Mae Merril
Alice Elwell
Annie Fowler
Keen Waters
Mary Bradford
Ference Dean
Grace Sheridan
Lilian Pernam
H. M. Bullard
Sadie Ryan
Sadie Johnson
Amy Selman
Evangeline Crats
Carrie Poland
Annie Rose
Livdian M. Knowlton
Fitchburg Lease Vote Sparks Boston Railroad Debate
Boston March 23 There is intense talk in local railroad circles over the Fitchburg lease question with strong support for approval noted among backers. The Boston Maine group remains cautious though optimistic. a Lawrence stockholders meeting to ratify the lease is set for April 6. The Legislature’s decision is anticipated, with forecasts leaning toward approval despite minority opposition. Dr Seward Webb and allies faced costly, hard fought resistance as the deal stands to reshape regional rail control.
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Boston
Fitchburg
Aftair
Boston & Albany
New England
Tutouuga
Vanderout
Tals Shoud
Boston & Maine
Tutte
Moston & Maine
Cates
Lawrence
Thureslay
Horton & Albany
State House
General Court
Seward Webb
Assacultier
Overview of Agnew Pile Demand Stirs Bar
Fragmentary OCR notes show a demand involving Agnew and a pile, with references to a barrier and an ens wat. Some phrases indicate a beauty chant and a public or legal context, but the readable content is highly limited and inconclusive.
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Aealome
Aivale
Ealing
Cole's Counsel Demurs to 25 Counts in Bank Indictment
Boston March 22 The defense in the Charles H. Cole case argues to dismiss most of the 25 counts accusing him of misapplying bank funds. Judge Lowell will rule after considering whether stock certificates and promissory notes qualify as funds under the banking act. The Jewett precedent from Lawrence banker cases guides the decision.
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Boston
Chas. H. Cole
Globe National Bank
Lowell
Cole
United States
Jewett
Lawrence
Court of Appeals
Mr. Schofield
Schofield
Jones
Three-Alarm Fire Flares In Boston District
Three alarms sounded at 1.45 in a five story brick building adjoining Carter Rice and Company on Purchase street in the wholesale district. The fire likely confined to the upper story with moderate loss. Hose man Darrah of engine 5 fell from a ladder and was seriously hurt.
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Boston
Carter Rice and Company
Purchase Street
Darrah
Barge overturns injuring eight G A R veterans at Batchelder funeral
In Peabody on March 23 a barge carrying Grand Army of the Republic veterans overturned during Col. C. T. Batchelder’s funeral procession. Eight veterans suffered flesh wounds and two broken bones, with Post Commander John C. McDonald sustaining severe internal injuries. A defective rail caused the accident.
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Peabody
Grand Army
Col. C. T. Batchelder
John C. McDonald
Local Grocer Offers Broad Fresh Produce and Goods
A fragment from a grocery advertisement lists departments including fresh pork mutton lamb and veal in meat while poultry covers turkeys chickens and fowl. The fish section offers cod haddock halibut oysters and shrimp along with salted dried fish. Dairy claims butter eggs and cheeses and a fruit section features dried and canned fruits and preserves. A grocery department touts five cent coffee and tea offerings.
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Furved
Steyn
Lobatsi
Methuen
Puerto Rico
Wagner's Son
Convention OF Irish
Baibadors
Canelet
Hyomet
Wire
Eet
Undershi Dome
Varney
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
THE
Mann
Botton & Maine
Edestrian
Orient Leader
H B. Shattuck & Son
Prescott Street
Grocery and Bultar House
Prescott St
King’s Puremalt
Ellingwood & Co
F. C. Goodale
Diarmea
Burns
Perry Davis
Wes
Brazil
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Weetford Street
Diovings
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