British Drive Boer Positions Near Bloemfontein
British forces under Lord Roberts advance about 21 miles north of Bloemfontein capturing hills from the Boers after a fierce clash in which seven officers and 100 men died. The campaign hinges on rail transport and logistic strain as 8000 infantry and 300 cavalry press forward toward Pretoria. The Daily Chronicle notes Kruger’s proclamation to evacuate Bloemfontein, while Kitchener and staff cross Norval’s Pont with 3000 troops, declaring the rebellion crushed.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Lord Methuen
Barkly West
Methuen
Olivier
French
Kimberley
Cronje
Watervaal Drift
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Kenhardt
Cape Colony
Goth
St. Helena
Daily Chronicle
Kruger
Morning Post
Lord Kitchener
Norval's
Prieska
Daily Mail
Joffyfontein
Clements
Madrid
The
Lisbon
Portugal
Rhodesia
Deira-Umiali
Great Britain
Iome
Delagoa Bay
Queen Victoria Sends Sympathy to Mrs Joubert
Queen Victoria cabled Lord Roberts to convey heartfelt sympathy to Mrs Joubert widow of Gen Joubert. The Queen praised the general as a gallant soldier and honorable foe, reflecting the Sriish people’s esteem.
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London
Queen Victoria
Lord Roberts
Funeral for Gen Joubert Attended by All Classes
Pretoria March 2 The funeral of Gen Joubert was held this afternoon with attendance from all classes and foreign military attaches in uniform. British officers imprisoned here sent a wreath as universal mourning signs appeared.
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Pretoria
Tiberta Drives the Boers from Karil Siding
War office dispatch from March nine reports Seventh division with First and Third Cavalry brigades under French and Le Galan driving Boer forces from kopjes near Karee Siding station a mile south of Brandfort. Enemy retreated to Brandfort as our troops held the kopjes.
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Brandfort
Tucker
French
le Galan
Brand Fort
Casualties Listed From Scottish Borderers Action
The report details casualties among the Scots Borderers including Capt. Going killed and Capt. Seller Luard Peebles Curgenven and Edwards wounded, Lieuts. Coulson and French, plus about 100 rank and file.
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Going
Seller
Luard
Peebles
Curgenven
Edwards
Coulson
Delagoa Bay arbitral findings spark British discontent
Washington reports strong British dissatisfaction with Delagoa Bay arbitration verdict. Observers say the decision risks protracted litigation over claimant claims and may trigger a re arbitration or new tribunal. State Department awaits official verdict copy before deciding next steps.
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Washington
England
United States
State Department
Berne
Delagoa railway award hits Delagoa stock values
London March 30 The Delagoa railway award caused a sharp stock reaction on the stop exchange with ordinary shares collapsing from 74 to 1 and debentures from 1382 to 90 while second debentures fall from 115 to between 50 and 60.
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London
Zola says war between France and England is absurd
Emile Zola warns in an interview that a war between France and England would be a catastrophe and that France does not desire conflict. He notes warlike cries may trigger ministry changes but no French government will promote war, urging restraint amid current tensions.
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London
Emile Zola
Transvaal
M. Zola
France
England
Hanged for murder in San Carlos plaza
Morales and Gonzales were found guilty of murdering a countryman and were hanged at noon in the plaza in front of the church at San Carlos, Pangasinan. An officer of the 27th infantry presided. principal citizens witnessed, with no demonstration.
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Manila
Casualty List Shows Several Soldiers Quoted
Washington dispatch lists latest casualties: two killed including Elbridge H. Webster of Company H and another from the 43rd infantry with March 8 date. Wounded include James F. Burns of Company C with chest wounds and others from the 44th infantry with March 13 as the date.
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Washington
Otis
Samar
43Rd Infantry
Mataguino
Elbridge H. Webster
Muphileyeto
44Rd Infantry
Hilengos
James F. Burns
French Crush Arab Force at Invabr Oasis
An official account details French troops storming Invabr after learning of a plan by Arab forces to attack the French expedition at In Salah in southwest Algeria. The assault left about 60 killed and 100 wounded for the Arabs, 40 prisoners taken, while French losses were nine native soldiers killed, 50 wounded, and two officers wounded.
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Paris
Invabr
Insalah
Algeria
Lord Mayor of London Gives 10000 to Maine Fund
The American hospital ship Maine reports the lord mayor of London has sent a 10000 contribution. In a letter from Mr A J Newton the gift is described as from Americans and will support the ship’s humanitarian work for sick and wounded troops.
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London
Maine
A. J. Newton
Armed Rugeia Busine Squadron Ready for Service
The Daily Gaye reports that an entire Rugeia business squadron is fully equipped for peacetime service and troops with full war kit are arriving from the interior. The garrison will soon form a powerful army corps as feech settlement among staff of both services entails the task of bringing Turkey to her kneaded measures.
Quiet Week in Distribution Trade Across Markets
Bradstreet's notes a quiet week in distributive trade with western centers showing limited activity in dry goods. Wholesale orders are mostly settled, spring demand unsettled retail, while cotton weakens and wool and leather shift with concessions. Bank clearings rise, and business failures edge higher, as rail earnings improve and wheat and corn show movement amid varied regional trends.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
St. Louis
Louisville
Birmingham
Savannah
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Philadelphia
Boston
Bual
Canada
Roosevelt of Bliss Manna as Vice Presidential Possibility
A World special from Albany reports Senator Hasna informed Governor Roosevelt of a possible ticket pairing. The piece notes President Roosevelt prefers Roosevelt as his running mate and urges reconsideration by Hasna, Platt, and other New York leaders amid ongoing speculation on a New York vice presidential candidate.
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Platt
Hanna
McKinley
Roosevelt
New York
United States
San Juan Hill
Albany
Hasna
Floosevelt
Heesewett
American Sheet Seed Company Formed in New York
A new formal organization for the American Sheet Company was announced in New York on March. The venture is capitalized at fifty thousand dollars with key figures named to lead the enterprise.
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New York
A Mighty Fleet Commands Forty-Two Warships
A London cable reports Britain has ordered a special service squadron from Gibraltar to the Canary Islands to watch the Cape route. Sir John Hopkinson commands 42 Mediterranean ships and two-thirds of the fleet are based at Gibraltar, signaling a warning to Russia, France, and others amid tensions over Boer War and Far East actions.
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New York
Evening Journal
London
Special Service
Gibraltar
Canary Islands
Admiralty Office
Cape
Special Service Squadron
Mediterranean
John Hopkinson
Channel
Henry Rawson
Russia
China
Korea
France
Great Britain
Funeral for Gerry Valentine Held in New Jersey Church
The funeral of Gerry Valentine a Spiritualist from Hammantown New Jersey was conducted yesterday per his will a Philadelphia Spiritualist preached the sermon and a female medium from Philadelphia led the seance with raps untraceable to the deceased. The rest of the services were led by the G A R posts.
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New York
Gerry Valentine
Hammantown
N. J
Philadelphia
Valentine
Death of Miss Julia Ann Cortelyou from Elephantiasis
New York reports Miss Julia Ann Cortelyou aged about 52 died at her home near Franklin Park New Jersey from elephantiasis. The record notes she became symptomatic in childhood and gradually weakened, ending in a bedridden state.
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New York
Julia Ann Cortelyou
Franklin Park
N. J
Columbia Theatre Destroyed by Fire in Chicago Blaze
A March 31 Chicago fire gutted the Columbia theatre causing about 190000 in losses. The blaze started in the Troquois club laundry on the sixth floor, trapping performers and staff who were guided to safety by firefighters. Rescues included Frances Miller and Marie Ellis, while the roof collapse and stampede injured several spectators. Insurance covers most losses. Rogers brothers and Klaw & Erlanger held major stakes in the damaged properties.
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Chicago
Columbia Theatre
Troquois Club
Columbia Theatre Amusement Company of
Klaw & Erlanger
Rogers Brothers Company
Iroquois Club
D. M. Bernstein, Jr
Howland Block
Bellevue Medical Institute
New York
Rogers Brothers
Wall Street
Frances Miller
Marie Ellis
Columbia
J. H. Haverly
Ellen Terry
Sir Henry Irving
Illinois
Dartmouth plans Amos Tuck school faculty roster
The Amos Tuck school plan at Dartmouth college outlines its initial faculty lineup with Wm. Jewett Tucker as president and Justin Harvey Smith, Fred Park Emery, Warren Austin Adams, Louis Henry Dow, Craven Laycock, and others named for various subjects. Remaining positions will be filled later.
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Warren Austin Adams
Louis Henry Dow
Frank Haigh Dickson
Finance and Transportation
Murray Anthony Potter
Craven Laycock
Alumni Dinner of Boston University School of Theology
Providence March 90 alumni of the Boston University School of Theology met at Matheson Street Church at noon and dined together. Rev Walter J Yates presided as Bishop Mallaley guest of honor. Addresses by Dean M D Buell Prof Barker Dr W F McDowell Dr C M Meiden and John D Flint. Officers for next year Rev J H Newland president Rev Ambrie Field vice president Rev L Hood secretary treasurer. Seventy five persons present.
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Providence
R. IL
Boston University School of Theology
Matheson Street
Walter J. Yates
Rockville
Bishop Mallaley
M. D. Buell
Barker
Boston
W. F. McDowell
New York
C. M. Meiden
Atlanta
John D. Flint
Fall River
Nashua Granite Cutters End Strike in City
Nashua New Hampshire March 30 The Granite Cutters strike in this city has ended to the great satisfaction of residents. The agreement between employers and employees fixes an eight hour workday, one hour less than before. Journeymen carpenters seek nine hours with ten hours pay on nine hours. Painters, though unorganized, also seek a shorter day.
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Nashua
N. H
Cleveland Strike Talks Move Toward Settlement
Cleveland reports indicate an imminent end to the local machinists strike. A telegram from President O Connell in Chicago states the National Metal Traders association offers to arbitrate the strikes nationally and Cleveland lodge supports arbitration as a means to organize the industry and end the dispute.
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Cleveland
Une @trikers
O'Connell
Chicago
National Metal ‘Traders’ Association
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Case Noted
Public endorsement cites Mrs. Margaret Hobbs of 154 Adams Street praising Dean's Kidney Pills for overcoming long kidney ailment after using three boxes. The ad notes availability at Ellingwood & Co. drug store, price 50 cents, mailed by Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's and take no substitute.
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Jess. Potter
South First Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Potter Drug and Chem, Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Dean
Margaret Hobbs
Adams Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Dean’s
Moon's Fills Cure Liver Tile and Indigestion
Moon's Fills headline claim to cure liver tile and indigestion. An advertisement lists associated symptoms and urges readers to take the product for relief, mentioning head ache relief and general operating claims. The copy imitates early medicine ads with dense phrases and bold promises.
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Moon
Casey
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Steward
Keough
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Isaac Mason
A.fre
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W. H. Lee
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Admiral Sampson
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