Mediation Efforts Pressed in Transvaal War
Pretoria reports Kruger seeks US mediated peace with Britain as European powers urged to back a ceasefire. Debates over mediation center on US good offices, not direct intervention, with Germany and Italy likely to abstain. Roberts advances toward Bloemfontein raise prospects of shifting the front, while further relief for Mafeking proceeds.
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Pretoria
Kruger
United States
Adelbert S. Hay
Hay
State Department
Washington
Lord Salisbury
McKinley
May Lhring
Great Britain
Adelbert Ifay
Department of State
Choate
Kruger and
Steyn
The
Hague
Transvaal
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Germany
Durban
Austro-hungary
Italy
Mafeking
Col. Peakman
Calumn
Kimberley
Debs Accepts Presidential Nomination at Social Democratic Convention
Indianapolis March 10 the social democratic national convention adjourned after nominating Eugene V Debs of Indiana for president and Job Carriman of California for vice president Debs finally yielded to accept the nomination due to poor health and was escorted into the hall to deliver a moving reasoned speech Friends say he is physically worn out and has used earnings to liquidate debt of the American Railway union planning a three month rest before the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Social Democratic Party
Eugene Y. Debs
Indiana
Job Carriman
California
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Ulis
American Railway Union
Phelps dies after illness in New Haven era end
Hon. Edward J. Phelps former minister to London died in New Haven Connecticut after about two months illness. Survived by wife son Charles Phelps and daughter Mrs Horatio Loomis. Funeral at Battell chapel Sunday at three p.m. Remains to Burlington Vermont for interment. Phelps, a Vermont native, helped negotiate the extradition treaty with Great Britain. A Public Hanging. Anthony Hopkins hanged in Beaumont Texas after 5,000 spectators and a $160 collection for his mother. Hopkins had previously killed his wife after being acquitted in 1896.
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New Haven
Conn
E. J. Phelps
England
Charles Phelps
Boston
Horatio Loomis
New York
Phelps
Battell Chapel
Burlington
Edward J. Phelps
Vermont
United States
Edward J
Middlebury College
Green Mountain
Tilden
London
Mr. Cleveland
Mr.Tilden
Great Britain
Beaumont
Tex
Anthony Hopkins
Waco
Hopkins
Paul Hurst
Youngest Deputy in Michigan Highlighted by Calhoun County
The News proclaims Fred Wooten as possibly the youngest deputy sheriff in Michigan, noting he is just past his 22nd birthday. Appointed by Sheriff Williams to replace John Moltiver, Wooten is praised as a sharp, good looking candidate with insider experience from serving as private secretary to Prosecutor Hatch.
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Calhoun County
Michigan
Fred Wooten
Calhoun
Wodten
Fred
Williams Jins
John Moltiver
Tomething
Hatch
Birthday fete marks Mr Treseder turning nineteen
B W Treseder celebrated his birthday with friends and a dinner at the Thornton followed by a gathering at Mr Brumberg’s East Mansion Street home. Attendees included H S Timson Frank Collins Chas Hirtman Joe Waltz and Misses Clara Waltz Inez Gray Minnie Wertz. The party concluded with guesses that Treseder was about 19, reflecting the paper’s joke about age.
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B. W. Treseder
Benmberg
Reso
Thornton
Messrs
H. ST. Timson
Battle Creek
Frank Collins
Chas. Hirtman
Joe Waltz
Mr. Brumberg
Goebel Murder Suspects Arrested in Kentucky Case
Frankfort on March 10 W H Coulton a clerk in the State Auditor’s office was jailed on charges of complicity in Gov William Goebel’s assassination. Warrants issued for Secretary Caleb Powers Capt John Davis ex secretary Charles Finley and John Powers sent for service in Whitley county.
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Charles Finley
John T. Powers
Powers
Whitley County
Locals Born to Tyson family and community notes
Locals report a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Tyson with the meat market work noted for Mr. Tyson. Social events include Owen Townsend hosting a dinner for Hattie Darrow and Noble Darrow visitors, and invitations issued for the 13th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Cuzzins at North Mulberry Street.
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Tyson
Tom Shepard
Owen Townsend
Hattie Darrow
Homer
Noble Darrow
Chicago
John Cuzzins
North Mulberry Street
Olivet Optic
Marshall
Bay City
Justice Tillotson Remembered On Birthday Remembrance
The 75 year old Justice Tillotson, born March 18, 1825, reflects on age and health. Olivet Optic notes heavy snow in late February and early March totaling three feet seven inches that week. Boston Transcript cites Geo Patterson advocating death penalty abolition with concerns over wrongful convictions. Funeral car additions by E B Hughes Undertakers highlight up-to-date service offerings.
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Tillotson
Boston Transcript
Geo
Leo Patterson
Boston
Joint Judiciary Committee
Mansachnaetta
Byrne
William Lloyd Garrison
John Reed
Patterson
Michigan
E. B. Hughes
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Hughes
Marshall
Horse dealer Arney misleads Kingston reporter about past
The Chicago Record cites Kingston dispatch about J. W. Arney a Marshall Michigan pastor linked to fast horses and a planned sale at the American horse exchange in New York. Arney allegedly claimed past church leadership and a plan to revive his ministry after selling horses. confusion over his identity and area persists.
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Chicago
Kingston
N. Y
J. W. Arney
Marehall
Mich
American ‘Horse Exchange
New York
Methodist Church of
Marshall
Burgh
Arney
Saranac
Grand Rapids
Ionia
Kiniston Dispatch
Avney
Knill's Pills Promoted in Obscure Ad Text
An array of aging patent medicines touts Knill's Red Pills as remedies for wan people with crude pricing at 26 cents per box. White Liver Pills, Bowel Regulator, and Blue Kidney Pills claim to treat digestion, back pain, and stomach woes for 25 cents, while Black Diarrhoea Pills target summer ailments and dysentery. The ad also promotes Dyapepais Tablets for indigestion and breath, using garbled spellings and sensational claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knill
Evil
Youngest Deputy Sheriff Claim Sparks Battle Creek Debate
Battle Creek resident Elmer D. Prentice, son of Ex-Sheriff Prentice, challenges Fred Wooten as the nation’s youngest deputy sheriff. Prentice says his father made him a deputy at 21 and in office for seven months, arguing he held the title earlier in U.S. history.
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Fred Wooten
Battle Creek
Fred
Elmer Prentice
Prentice
Marshall News
Michigan
Elmer D. Prentice
United States
Elmer
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Ploemfontein
New Warren
Sd. Phelps
Mogiana
Sheri Fred Wooten
Paraessis
Treslor
Assiatanen
Goebel
Kentucky
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Cincinnati Distillers
Kansas City
Demoratic National Committee
Howard Tailoring Co
America
Ellis D. Diver
Marshall, Mich
Virginia White
Glenn Pattison
Adam Esch
William Woodmanses
Lansing
Presbyterian Church
R. 8. McNames
Irving Wright
Mansion Street
Miss Vena
Washington Dispatch
Post Office Department
Eaton
Kalaznixzoo
Branch
Hillsdale
A. H. Wilder
Lanee
Marshall Avenue
Sharlie Brooks
Guay
Dobbins
Jerome Bentley
Gamie
Jimmy Whatexsis
Gil
Frank Duane
Andy Harrigan
Waterworks
Walamsvoo Gazette
Arthur Bailey
Franklin Bender
Grace Temple
H. A. Buzzell
King
Ceresco
Moderna Woodmen
Ceresto
Royal Neighbors
Bender
Postem Cereal Co
Fred Zanger
State & Madison Sts
DR. N. B. Sherman
Hart's
Brewer's
Madison St
Marshall Ave
Lyr
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Rues Marshll
Pileris
the Marshall News
Miercha’’ News
the Marshal
Kalamassa
Marshnl
Fielkand
Kenice
Detroit Journal
Haruer TeMtawall
Whricta-Week
New York World
A. W. Raymond
Marshall Mich
John Butler
J. W. Lester
City Expressman
Greane
H. A. Tillotson
Notary Public Justice of the Peace
Onice
State Street
Rowland
Graca Bros
U. P. Hubbard
State Streat
Shepherd’s
Catarket
Greene's Drug Store
Beats
Ehmer, Prentice
Way
B. Mabrey
Chas. B. Mead
Court House
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