Boers Located Near Front as Reinforcements Arrive
Osrostrix March 3 The Boer force, estimated between 5 000 and 10 00, lies about four miles from the British front with left on a high kopje and right on the river. A skirmish six miles southeast left General Remington’s horse shot. Crease’s surrender preceded a near mutiny. The British camp moved here as veldt improves and rations resume, with ships and supplies arriving.
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Osrostrix
Remington
Kotha
Delarey
Dewet
Paardeberg
Anu
Crease
Women in Trenches Amid Boer Fire Report
From Camp I so on March 3 the Boers suffered heavy losses as British forces pressed the trenches. Lyddite caused severe injuries with many wounded turning yellow from fumes. Over 100 prisoners were taken, including Hollanders and some Boers. British casualties ran about 200. Two women found among the Boers were wounded. one died saying her husband would not let her go.
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Coeneral Cronje
Defeat of the Boers reported in fierce Churchill area
Lexpos March 3 dispatch from General Buker describes a sweeping Boer defeat. The force reports entire district cleared aside from wagons at Vian Reenen's pass. Boers left Modder Spruit train yesterday, destroyed a bridge, moved north of Ladysmith, abandoning most guns save two. Large ammunition, herd, and camp stores left behind.
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Ladysmith
Wounded Foel Friendly from Kimberley Report
Lord Roberts reports from Kimberley on March 2 4 15 p m that the town’s sick and wounded are well cared for with houses turned into hospitals. Wounded Boers and British soldiers chat amicably and share rations before marching to Modder River. Cronje’s wife arrives. Buller dispatch notes 73 wagon loads of supplies entering Ladysmith, first 11 wagons with hospital comforts.
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Loxpox
Lord Roberts
War Office
Osfontecin
Kimberley
Modder River
Ladysmith
Lonves
Famous Aged Lady Dead at Woodstock Kilkenny
London reports the death of Lady Louisa Madelina Tighe at Woodstock County Kilkenny. Born in 1908 as a daughter of the Duke of Richmond she danced at the Brussels ball the night before Waterloo and girded on the Duke of Wellington's sword for his march to the battle.
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London
Louisa Madelina Tighe
Woodstock
County Kilkenny
Duke of Richmond
Brussels
Waterloo
Duke of ‘Wellington
Pope Hopes for Peace Amid Birthday Address in Rome
The pope in the throne room received Sacred College members and Roman prelates who offered birthday congratulations. He spoke of divine mercy guiding Peter's bark and the holy year, condemned demonstrations for Giordano Bruno as satanic, and urged an end to bloodshed in South Africa where two brothers peoples slaughter each other.
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Sacred College
Monsignor
Miscitatelli
Peter
Giordano Bruno
Satan
South Africa
General Wallen Wounded in Feb Fighting Report
Report from Loxpus dated March 3 lists General Wallen among wounded during February fighting. Casualties among officers include Colonel O Leary Major Lewis Captain Sykes Lieutenant Simpson and Lieutenant Mouribran with others wounded. General Barton Colonel Carr and 25 others also hurt.
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Buller
O'Leary
Lewis
Sykes
Simpson
Ents
Mouribran
Shires
Daly
Trish Fusiliers
Barton
Carr
Scots Fusiliers
Entry into Ladysmith by Imperial Light Horse and Natal Carbineers
From Laxpon on March 3 Colonel Rhodes reports Lord Dondonald and 300 Imperial Light Horse troops entering Ladysmith. General White addressed civilians and garrison, praising support amid siege privations. 12,000 troops started siege. by now over 200 deaths from disease and 24 officers plus 385 men killed or died of wounds. Casualties total 70 officers and 520 men wounded.
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Laxpon
Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Ladysmith
Lord Dondonald
Imperial Light Horse
Natal Carbineers
White
Flo
Murdered by a Burglar at Eli Grove Farm
A 65 year old former farmer James Hervey was killed by two masked burglars who broke into his Eli Grove home while his brother and two women were inside. A first shot failed to injure, the second shot hit Hervey in the temple and he died as the burglars fled.
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Hervey
Kentucky Case In Court Over Governor Leutenant Titles
In Louisvania on March 3 the circuit court began arguments before Judge Fields on cases contesting the title to the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
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Kentucky
Louisvania
Congressman Eppes Dead in Virginia
Washington March 3 Congressman Sydney Eppes of Virginia died at Garfield hospital after an appendicitis operation.
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Eppes
Washigton
Sydney Eppes
Virginia
Garfield Hospital
Porto Rican Tariff Bill Moves to Direct President on Funds
The House quickly passed a bill to place all $2,095,458.80 in Porto Rican duties under the president’s control for relief in Porto Rico after the Spanish evacuation. Debate showed Democratic opposition to limiting presidential discretion, with 162 voting for and 107 against and a small cross-party mix backing the measure.
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Wasinsctos
House
Senate
Cannon
Bailey
Texas
Porto Rico tariff plan debated in senate for temporary government
In Porto Rico tariff measures discussed in the senate, led by Foraker. Amendments by Keller and Stewart Newstriling propose limited government aims and free admission, with debate over revenue needs versus free trade policy for Port Rico. Strong exchanges among Foraker JeHor Stewrt and others.
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Porto Rico
United States
Stewart New
Stewart
Message of the President on Porto Rico duties 1900
The president asks Congress to continue collecting duties on Porto Rican products under the Dingley Act to fund island governance and education. He urges immediate revenue use, proposing that collected sums be appropriated for Porto Rico without awaiting new legislation.
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Porto Rico
Washisuton
Meinley
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Porto Ric
Ldid
United
Porte Rive
Amended Ripper Passed and Congratulatory Message Sent
Columbus March 3 Democratic members of the house prepared a cable message to General Cronje with 44 signatures praising his heroism for human rights. The senate concurred in the house amendment to the Cox Tipper for Cincinnati, and it is now law removing appointing power from the governor to let the people choose their city governing board at the April election.
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Columbus
House
Cronje
House of Representatives
Senate
Cincinnati
Senator Hoar Backs Full Senate Representation
In Washington on March 3 Senator Hoar argued for seating Quay, detailing constitutional history on Senate representation. He stressed that every state must be fully represented and that precedents do not settle the issue, urging the governor’s appointment power align with the people’s right to full quotas.
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Wasnixcton
Hoar
Rep
Mass
Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Turley
Mantle
Allen
Kentnecky
Laasude
Edhime
Costly Investigation in Montana Senate Race
In the costly investigation of Montana Senatorial election, both sides announced more testimony will be presented. About 100 witnesses have testified since day one, with expected 2,400 to 2,500 pages of statements and $27,000 spent. Key witnesses included James W. Kemp er of Butte detailing a ranch purchase linked to State Representative Wood and E L Whitmore on relations with C W Clark in Warner ranch matters. The defense added several surrebuttal witnesses, including J S M Neill of Helena who denied sending a message about court influence.
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Wasmixetox
Montana
Ben
James W. Kemper
Butte
Wood
E. L. Whitmore
C. W. Clark
Warner
J. 8. M. Neill
Helena
State Sureme
Oncome
Shorewave force reported at seventeen tons per square yard
A historic report notes the impact of breaking waves on the shoreline reaching seventeen tons per square yard. This measure describes the immense energy of surf observed along the coast, reflecting a powerful marine environment and potential erosive effects.
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement From Massillon Resident
Massillon readers hear a testimonial from Louis Good, 64 North Street, claiming Doan's Kidney Pills cured his two year kidney trouble and backache, urging others to seek investigation and corroboration. The ad notes Doan's pills sell for 60 cents, from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers for headaches and bowel relief, and Grain-O as a coffee substitute.
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Massillon
Boston
New Orleans
Louis Good
North Street
Dean
Baltzly
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan's
Markets Today Centers of Trade Report Fluctuating Stocks
Markets today report stock fluctuations from Drake’s exchange with items from T. B. Drake’s market tables. Intest reports from the centers of trade summarize price movements and market activity across sectors.
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Drake’ S Exchange
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