Boers Forced Back as British Relay Gains Near Dordrecht
General Brabant’s column presses the Boers at La Buschagnes Nek near Dordrecht as British shellfire drives Boer positions back. Casualties rise for the Boers while Colonel Baden-Powell notes stability at Mafeking. Reports confirm Cronje’s surrender and Osfontein communications as Boer lines contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dordrecht
Cape Colony
General Brabant
la Buschagnes Nek
Jamestown
Lord Roberts
Osfontein
Cronje
Wolmarans
Modder River
Clements
Achtertang
Joubert
British forces drive Boers from Bulwana amid sudden relief report
Correspondents report relief at Durban as British guns shell Bulwana after Boers attempted to move a large gun with a derrick. A wagon overturn and a storm followed, then British cavalry was spotted as the Boers retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Ladysmith
Buller
Bulwana
Wagon Hill
Biiwana
Storm halts Boer retreat as British press advance
Troops and townspeople react with excitement as news spreads after a storm drives many indoors. The storm rages again from 7 pm to 2 am hindering Boer retreat. British gunners guard the Bulwana cup while a naval gun fires through the night. Lord Dundonald pursues retreating Boers and 4,000 garrison troops march toward Elandslaagte hoping to cut off the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwana
Lord Dundonald
Elandslaagte
Telegraph line cut between Mafeteng and Maseru
Maseru district telegraph line from Mafeteng to Maseru was severed on Wednesday night, a whole section removed. Authorities suspect native workers bribed or promoted by Boers were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maseru
Basutoland
Mafeteng
First Archbishop of Dubuque Dies After Stroke
Most Rev. John Hennessy, 74, first archbishop of Dubuque, died at 8:25 PM after a final stroke. Funeral set for Thursday at 10, with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia delivering the eulogy. Monsignor Ryan to administer diocese until successor named, with Archbishop Kaine likely to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
John Hennessy
Ryan
Philadelphia
Monsignor
Adminster
Kaine
Washington University
Hennessy
Starting Late in Life: Woman Seeks Bar Admission and Denver Firm
Mrs Catherine V Waite of Detroit aged 71 plans to apply for bar admission and, once admitted, will form with her husband a law firm in Denver Colorado. She owns 1000 horses and 15000 acres in the state, managed by a son. Waite lived west for years building a fortune and once earned 412000 in Chicago real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Catherine V. Waite
Denver
Colo
Chicago
Ralya sues Armour over contract breach
J M Ralya of Sioux City filed suit against Armour & Co Chicago seeking 175000 dollars damages for failing to fulfill a May 1890 contract to supply fresh meat at a fixed price through September 30 1899. He says pork loin prices rose around August 1 and Armour refused to deliver large orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
J. M. Ralya
Armour & Co
Chicago
Armour Packing Company
Ralya
Senate session ends early after Virginia representative dies
The Senate adjourned early in a brief session to mourn Representative Epes of Virginia. Ross of Vermont opposed seating Quay, Teller criticized the currency bill conference report, and several private pension bills cleared. Pettigrove secured a resolution for the War Office to send the Corbin court martial record to the Senate. The House postponed the Aldrich Roebbins election vote and then adjourned in Epes's memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Epes
Virginia
Ross
Vermont
Quay
Teller
Pettigrew
War Office
Corbin
House
Aldrich-Roebbins
Queen Abandons Spring Holiday in Duty to People
London reports on March 5 that Her Majesty stays at home instead of visiting the Italian Riviera. The decision underscores her devotion to national welfare and includes heartfelt dispatches to front line generals and a visit to Nettley Hospital, endearing her to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rivera
Nettley
Mrs Henry F Severens Dies In Kalamazoo At 61
Kalamazoo Michigan March 5 Mrs Henry F Severens wife of the newly appointed judge of the United States circuit court of appeals died suddenly Saturday. She was 61 and a prominent member of the local Christian Science society. Daughters include Mrs J Ruggles Weld of Buffalo Mrs J B Balch and Miss Catherine Severens of Kalamazoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Henry F. Severens
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
J. Ruggles Weld
Buffalo
J. B. Balch
Catherine Severens
Shannahan Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Saloon Killing
James Shannahan was convicted of second degree murder for the shooting of Ed Callahan in his South Omaha saloon. He had previously been acquitted in the murder of Ed Joyce. He claimed self defense as his plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
James Shannahan
Ed Callahan
Shannahan
South Omaha
Ed Joyce
Young Man Attempts Suicide Near Kear sarge Mine
In Houghton Michigan on March 5 26 year old Timoth Harrington an unmarried man with parents near the Kear sarge mine attempted suicide in a barn at Paul s hotel Phoenix mine. He cut his throat with a handsaw and there is slight hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
Timothy Harrington
Kearsarge
Paul's Hotel
Phoenix Mine
Des Moines
Lowa
Joliet
Ed Shelden
Stewart
Iowa
Anamosa
Sheldon
Chicago
Dennis C. Donahue
Hunter
Hermes Shaft Broken Off Cat Island Reported
Nassau dispatch reports the British second class cruiser Hermes offshore near Cat Island in the Bahamas with a broken shaft, impacting its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
New Providence
Hermes
Cat Island
Bahamas
France and United States Bind in Lafayette Dollar Gesture
Paris reports wide French support for friendship with the United States after the Lafayette dollar ceremony. Officials and newspapers praise the gesture as proof of strong Franco American ties and a shared republican spirit. Some papers contrast these ideals with Britain's actions in the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
France
United States
Loubet
Lafayette
America
Great Britain
England
Transvaal
Anglophobia and Boer sympathy flare in Mardi Gras crowds
Reports from Brussels and Paris describe hostile demonstrations against Britain during Mardi Gras. Crowds chanted anti English slogans and attacked two Englishmen, later dispersed by police amid a debate on possible European mediation in the Boer War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Great Britain
General Cronje
Mardi Gras
Boulevard Piussonniare
Transvaal
McKinley
the Figaro
Atlantic
United States
Lord Salisbury
England
la Dadical
Joliet Former Mayor W. E. Henry Dies
Joliet Illinois March 5 W E Henry former mayor died Saturday afternoon his wife Bvhe who was recovering from a long illness suffered a relapse and is now in critical condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, Ill
W. E. Henry
Joliet
Five Die in Bowery Lodging House Fire
New York fire at a seven story Bowery lodging house 44 to 48 Bowery killed five men and one woman with Stephen Carney dying later at a hospital. Ninety of 122 rooms were occupied when the blaze started. Six victims total were confirmed with others injured. Firefighters extinguished the flames and saved the building from major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bowery
Charles Buttie
John Clark
Edward Doyle
Henry Jackson
Stephen Carney
Martin Gallagher
Edward Walker
Notable Fire and Figures Across 19th Century News
Samuel Detwiler and two children died in a Fulton county blaze. Rochester set a 63 hour snow record with 43.5 inches. Luther League of America meets in Cincinnati May 22 to 24. Prince Henry of Prussia will visit Queen Victoria. Hay-Budden anvil plant in Brooklyn destroyed by fire, losses $80,000. Oscar K R Gleason files bankruptcy in St. Louis. liabilities $71,810, assets $130. Manila rope shortage affects cordage firms. Admiral and Mrs Dewey stay a week in Lakewood NJ. Mrs Leland Stanford, widow, dangerously ill in New York. The pope marks 22nd coronation anniversary. Fund planned for General Guy Henry's widow. Montreal French students insult British emblem. Sibley of Pennsylvania donates $5,000 salary to five hospitals. General A D Shaw, G A R chief, runs for Congress.
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Samuel Detwiler
Fulton County
Rochester
N. Y
Luther League of America
Cincinnati
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Queen Victoria
Hay-Budden Company
Brooklyn
Oscar KR. Gleason
St. Louis
Manila
Admiral
Dewey
Lakewod
N. J
Leland Stanford
California
New York
Guy Henry
Montreal
Sibley
Pennsyl
A. D. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Kromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day. It notes a refund policy if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Patriotism and Blood Purifier
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for all ages and genders, claiming it strengthens health for the battle of life. It quotes a testimonial from Josie Eaton of Stafford Springs Connecticut praising the tonic as nerve support and humor cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Josie Eaton
Stafford Springs
Society Lodge Notices From Hawkeye to Muscatine
OWA Lodge No. 2 meets on or before full moon with J Srscesenrn as Worshipful Master and A W MORGAN as secretary. Hawkeye Lodge No. 4 meets Tuesday before full moon led by Sumyer G. Sharyit with P W. Eversmeyer as secretary. Washington Chapter No. 4 R A M convocation Friday before full moon led by G A Bremcke. Gro C Winn, secretary. De Molay Commandry No. 1 K T holds regular conclave Wednesday after full moon with M L Mikesell as E C and Dr G D Lezorre as recorder. Bend City Lodge No. 43 M B A meets first and third Mondays. H Cosgrove presiding, G W Coverston secretary. Eagle Lodge No. 10 AOUW meets Thursdays at AOUW hall. Dr G D Lezorre M W and H S Hong recorder invite brethren in good standing. Muscatine Tent No. 9 meets Tuesday evenings in Maccabee hall. Dr C H Stermeman Sir Kt Commander and J W Hawn record keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Srscesenrn
Ww. M. A.W. Morgan
Hawkeye Lodge
Sumyer G. Sharyit
K. T
M. L. Mikesell
E. C
G. D. Lezorre
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speer
Second
Cedar Is
Cedar Street
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
Gooder
H. Cosgrove
G. W. Coverston
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
K. of P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
J. C. Cosings
C. C. H. S. Howe
Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Muscatine
Maccabee Hall
Pisch
C. H. Stermeman
J. W. Hawn
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Brabant
Lord Robets
Colesberg
Bloemfontein
Dundonald
Orange Free State
Lourenzo Marques
Rensburg
Kruger
Natal
Biggarsberg
Pretoria
Steyn
Free State
Colesburg
Orange River
Price
Morning Post
Archbishop Hennessy
Armour
Judge Severens
John Bull
Albion
South Africa
We Uns
Vanderbeck
George A. Vanderbeck
Dubuque, la
Malone
Calcutta
the Times
India
Arother
Gotham
Jas. H. Cosgrove
Ba Tai
Capital
J. L. Liesler
J. H. Kaiser
S. L Johnson
F. H. Little
S. M. Batterson
C. A. Mull
Albert Baird
Johr Qd. Kaiser
Gus. Schmidt
H. W. Quttig
J. Scott Blackwell
J. Liesler
First National Bank
J Carskaddan
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
Hershey State Bank
General Banking
Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S. G. Stein
D. V Jackson
Chas Page
J. Carskaddan
P. Sawyer
M. Hughes
Foreign Exchange
Cook, Musser& CO State Bank and Trust Co
Banking and Exchange
Cor
Iowa Ave
Second St
Mull
Society
OWA Lodge
M. W. OF
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Block
J. A. Townsley
C Clay Kneele
Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
S. E. Fox
R. C. Schenck
Knights OF Pythias
Muscatine Homestead No. 336
Fisch
East Second Street
Redman Hall
Shammo Hall
E. O'Brien
T. J. Grant
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
L. O. T. Mujor
Macabee Hals
H'S
J. W. Rankin
Mary E. Peck
Bloomington
Q. T. Howard
E. P. Dar
Sec
Sankers’ Union OF the World
Woodmen Hall
O. L. Peyeatt
N. W. Meyers
A.O U. W. Hall
Mouse E. Wiles
Gussife Mull
Oo. E. S
Electa
E. S
L E. Grestern
W. M
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First National UK
John M. Kemble
J. W. McKee
Notary Public
Bramworth's Drug Store
Fast Second Street
B Thompson
Sue Browning
W. B. Thompson & CO. Life Insurance
Carskaddan
D. Burk
Burk
LAW
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW, Loan
Iowa Avenue and
Second Street
M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Attorneys AT Law
A. Jayne
W. Hoffman Jayne & Hoffman
J. Scott Richman
F. Richman
Richman
DRS
H. J. Dean
Oy Sen Ee
J. 8. Kulp
Er Cook
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