Seven Boer guns captured near water works ambush
Lord Roberts reports Colonel Broadwood’s force lost seven guns and baggage in an ambush as Boers concealed along the drift. Casualties numbered 24. British columns, including Martyr’s Mounted Infantry, moved to support. hidden Boers surprised the convoy and fired on the gunners as wagons and artillery crossed the drift.
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War Office
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Thahanchu
Smeemfonteim
Martyr
Dewey signals potential presidential run after reflections
A Ward correspondent reports Admiral Dewey indicated he would run if the people want him. He stressed a firm decision time has arrived and would define his position publicly. he cited support from various quarters but noted the final choice rests with the nation and the presidency requires faithful execution of laws.
Queen Victoria In Ireland Amid Rain and Jubilation
Queen Victoria arrived by royal yacht off Kingstown as crowds braved heavy rain and mud. Across Dublin and Kingstown, decorations glowed after showers ended, with crowds singing God Save the Queen and Soldiers of the Queen.
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Queen Victoria
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Dubin
London
Ireland
Requisition Skirmish Over Kentucky Governorship
The dispute centers on a prisoner transfer request from Kentucky Governor Reynolds Beckham to Indiana Governor Mount. Beckham seeks authority to return a suspect from the state penitentiary, while Mount declines, citing legal doubts and recognizing Governor Taylor as Kentucky's chief official pending court resolution.
Simply Slaughter The Ambuscade Described by War Correspondent
London April 3 A Daily Chronicle correspondent reports a Bushmans Kop ambush where Boers opened murderous fire and Kaffir drivers fled leaving teams. British gunners fought bravely though hampered while enemy surrounded Colonel Broadwood. reinforcements arrived to prevent annihilation.
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Bloemfontein
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Republicans Secure Wins in Ohio Municipal Contests
Ohio municipal elections show Republican gains across cities including Cincinnati and Columbus. Julius Fleischman was elected mayor of Cincinnati by a 5500 vote plurality, while Rev. Washington Gladden won a seat on Columbus City Council. Local issues dominated and party factions appeared to unite in many areas.
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Cincinnati
Julius Fleischman
Columbus
Washington Gladden
The Downfall of Schlatter in Kokomo and Boggstown Revelations
A Kokomo healer Francis Schlatter was jailed Sunday on drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a rise of temper and a failing enterprise that praised cures from a wide trust. In Boggstown a revival prompts confessions of old wrongdoings from local residents including Burns Johnson Campbell Cushings and others revealing past thefts and financial improprieties.
British convoy ambushed near Modder amid Boer advance
British forces under Colonel Broadwood retreating from Thaba N'Chu halted at Ernemfontein water works after Boers shelled camp at dawn. A convoy and six guns were captured with few lives lost as troops moved into an ambush while General Colville's division arrived from Bloemfontein and shelled the Boers.
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The Indiana Man John Moulder Celebrates Ninety Fifth Birthday
John Moulder of West Middleton Howard County marked his ninety fifth birthday this month at his daughter Mrs William Middleton’s home. He is believed the oldest resident in the area and helped lay out Kokomo and name the county seat. Born March 2 186? in Orange North Carolina he moved to the Miami Reserve in 184? and still owns a farm near Russiaville. Moulder served as one of the commissioners appointed by the 1843 1844 legislature to lay out Howard County and named Kokomo after Nomo Kokomo a Miami chief. He platted Kokomo which was named for the Indian chief. He has voted for eighteen presidents and remains active in public life despite plans for the current campaign.
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Court Shot Down Plea to Free Prisoner Quietly
A woman sought to secure her partner's release from jail without a trial in the police court but the effort failed. She laments the damage to their business and says they must seek other fields.
Ex Senator Charles H Gibson of Maryland Dies at 2 A.M.
Charles H Gibson former United States Senator from Maryland died of heart disease at 2 a.m. at his brother Lt. Gibson's residence in this city. He had lived here since retirement from the Senate.
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United States
Charles H. Gibson
Maryland
Lieutenant Gibson
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Senate
Million Dollar Fee for Carnegie Frick Settlement Lawyer
James Brooks Dil of New York, the attorney who arranged the Carnegie Frick settlement and reorganized the corporation, is said to have received one million dollars for his services.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Henry C. Frick
General Joubert Funeral Set for Eustifontein Farm
Pretoria March 23 General Joubert died after severe bowel inflammation. The Boer leader will be buried on his farm at Eustifontein with the burial to be made public tomorrow before transport by special train to the farm. Michael Davitt has traveled to Kroomstad.
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Michael Davitt Haa
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Brother tries to kill brother in Muncie family feud
Martin Lyons aged twenty three attempted to murder his brother Edward thirty on Tuesday and fled but was captured near Albany and returned to jail. The brothers, from a seven child family, have quarrelled for five years with four prior murder attempts. Edward shot at Martin but missed. Martin fired three times at Edward wounding him in the thigh before walking east on the Lake Erie Railway track. Edward will recover.
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Dunkard Exodus Brings 285 Colonists to North Dakota
Max Dass, emigrant agent for Western railway lines, will lead 285 Dunkard colonists from Howard Cass Carroll and Miami counties to North Dakota. This is his third spring party after two 340 person groups settled near Condo Morette and North Fork. Early April carpenters will depart as Dunkards flock to the new state.
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Tragic Suicide of Pittsboro Attorney's Wife
Mrs Alfred Walters wife of prominent Pittsboro attorney in Hendricks county died by suicide Monday evening shooting herself through the temple. Deputy found her body wrapped in a quilt after she entered the house in a temporary insanity due to ill health. She left a note exonerating her husband and stating she could not get well. Formerly Carrie Sickles of Indianapolis she had been married eight years.
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Alfred Walters
Pittsboro
Hendricks County
Peru Special Hints at Electric Line Fort Wayne to Toledo
The article notes a planned electric line along the old Wabash and Erie canal route from Fort Wayne to Lafayette and likely Toledo this summer. Construction promises low cost, broad reach to many cities, and access to fertile agricultural areas, with strong local demand seen as securing early returns. Eight-tenths of the right of way is owned by the Shirk family and A. N. Dukes of the city.
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Indianapolis Southern Work Specal Trading Point
The double corps from here, while Indianapolis is only about fifty miles away, marks brownstown as the natural trading point for the people there.
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Christ as the cradle and night song of Jesus in hymn
Dr. Talmage extols Christ as the eternal song guiding family, home, and worship. He compares cradle lullabies, old age hymnody, and night songs to Jesus, urging mothers to sing of him, and envisioning a vast heavenly chorus led by Christ with saints from all ages.
Not unto us but unto thy name be the glory
A reverent invocation echoes with praise calling on God to receive the glory and to turn the beloved to a peaceful gaze like a roe or deer on the mountains of Bether as day breaks and shadows flee.
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Major George Croghan and the Fort Stephenson Defense
A historical sketch praises Maj. George Croghan for defending Fort Stephenson against a three-pronged assault. It notes his refusal to abandon the fort, his successful repulse of English and Native forces, and the resulting surge of national enthusiasm for his leadership.
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Africans and Jews Mix In North Africa Debate
The New York Sun editorial discussion questions the concept of African Hebrews and notes that while some Jews in North Africa may have mixed heritage, most Africans associated with Jewish life face persecution. It mentions Morocco’s royal lineage, remaining slavery in Morocco, and some Jews converting to Islam to escape toil.
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Egypt
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Timbuctoo
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N. Y. Sun
Witnesses Fast Speech Delays Court Transcript
A female witness with a rich brogue testified in Judge Donovan's court and spoke rapidly, making her narration nearly unintelligible. The stenographer complained he could write about 200 words a minute while she spoke at 400, prompting a humorous exchange.
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Beginning of the End in Chicago Chat
A fragment from a Chicago piece shows Waggs helping a friend home at 2.4 a.m. and joking about whether his wife will believe a “little fairy tale.” The exchange hints at strained relationships and a sense of secrecy in the late hours.
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