British Forces Break Boer Lines in Natal Flight Confirmed
Lord Roberts' forces outmaneuver the Boers near Bloemfontein with Colville and Kelly-Kenny leading decisive movements. Boers estimated at 14,000 fled, leaving meals behind as French pursued toward Bloemfontein while Mafeking reports claim rapid mounted moves outflanked by infantry. Queen Victoria tours London and Windsor, drawing massive crowds and warm tributes from officials and citizens.
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Lord Roberts
Colville
Tucker
Guards
Kelly-Kenny
French
Bloemfontein
Colvile
Transvaal
London
Poplar Grove
Hollowell
Daily News
Mafeking
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Botha Appointed Lieutenant General in Natal War Council
In a general war council on March 5 Louis Botha was named lieutenant general for Natal with Lukas Meyer Schalkburger David Joubert Daniel Erasmus and J Fourie named major generals amid broad public satisfaction. The dispatch reports ongoing Boer operations near Mafeking and praise for General Cronje from British courtesies. President Kruger spoke of faith sustaining the people as adversity tests continue.
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Biggarsherz
Louis Botha
Natal
Lukas Meyer
Schalkburger
David Joubert
Daniel Erasmus
J. Fourie
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Free State
Volklaad
National Athem
Mafeking
Cronje
Cabinet Member Explains Porto Rico Tariff Debate
A cabinet member released an official statement clarifying that there is no real rift between the president and Congress over Porto Rico duties. The aim is removal of duties as humane policy, not a constitutional right, with concerns about precedents for the Philippines. The piece also notes canal remarks tied to Nicaragua and Costa Rica, Angell illness in New York, Brooks’ union discharge testimony, and a tax-free bicycle receipt check.
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Washington
Congress
Porto Rico
United States
Spain
Philippines
New York
J. B. Angell
University of Michigan
Turkey
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Victoria Celebrated South Africa Victory With Nationwide Joy
London yesterday rocked with extraordinary demonstrations as Queen Victoria and the public hailed what they believed to be a turning point for the campaign in South Africa. Crowds cheered the sovereign, marking a heartfelt display stronger than the diamond jubilee, as a plain black attire queen drew immense affection from the crowd. Mothers mourned sons fallen on the veldt while the capital echoed with triumphal sentiment.
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Great Britain and Ireland
India
Asere
Windsor
Metropolis
Buckingham Palace
Viscount Cross
Mr. Chamberlain
Lady Buller
United Kingdom
Ladysmith
London
Victoria
South Africa
Ex-Alcerman Brewer arraigned for fatal attempt at Victoria Goodwin
Chicago March 9 ex alderman Peter Brewer of the Tenth ward was arraigned before Justice Kersten on an attempt to murder charge for shooting Victoria Goodwin at Frawleys saloon 445 North Clark Street Tuesday night. The case was continued to March 17 to await Goodwin's condition and Brewer was held without bail.
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Chicago
Peter Brewer
Tenth Ward
Kersten
Victoria Goodwin
Frawley
North Clark Street
Three Vaccinated Christian Science Teachers Quits Work
In Fort Dodge Louisiana three public school teachers who are Christian Science adherents submitted to compulsory vaccination by the school board. They then washed the virus off at home but one remained at home with a sore arm.
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Fort Dodge, la
Indian woman jailed in Barron attempts suicide
Passaqualina Marino, an Indian woman held in Barron Wisconsin awaiting trial, jumped from a third floor jail window. She had a knife and planned to cut her throat but failed. She was injured in the spine and is in critical condition.
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Barron, Wis
Passaqualina Marino
Senate teases Hay-Pauncefote change. disapproval urged
Washington march 9 senate foreign relations committee to study the Hay Pauncefote treaty amid reports the administration would reject any amendment. A proposed Suez style clause to defend the canal in war and restrict enemy passage is said to be designed to favor England, not the United States, according to officials.
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Nicaragua
Costa Rica
United States
Great Britain
England
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Egypt
Egg skin grafting trial at Indianapolis hospital
The Indianapolis city hospital reports a second successful skin graft using egg skin film on Scott Smith, a Black man. The grafted skin remains white, with questions if pigment will transfer. Smith fears feathers may grow on his face and neck.
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Indianapolis
City Hospital
W. V. Morgan
Scott Smith
Smith
Flying Fox sells for record price in Derby era
Flying Fox, Derby winner last year and standout in four major British races, was sold for 196000 dollars, setting a new record for a horse sale. The report notes the high value and links it to extended racing fame.
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Bordeaux
France
Newark
Lead
S. D
Stirring Filipino Front War Tale of Billy Gray
A vivid battlefield episode follows Billy Gray as he fights with regulars amid timber trenches and blazing bamboo. Wounded, Gray cares for a fallen comrade, who passes a dying message to Gen Drayton, while Pat Latrobe’s fate emerges and a surgeon tenders aid.
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Billy Gray
Gray
Drayton
Billy
Block House 32
Division Headquarters
Pat Latrobe
Pat
Billy Gray Wounded in Malate Hospital Scene
In the Malate reserve hospital Billy Gray lies wounded in a ward with Stanley Armstrong nearby. Gray grapples with guilt and a longing to regain Armstrong’s respect while Witchie Garrison and Amy Lawrence’s affections cloud his judgment. The story follows his painful reflection as he contemplates loyalty, love, and duty among fellow officers.
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Billy Gray
Malate
Stanley Armstrong
Armstrong
Witchie Garrison
Frank Garrison
Gray
Mrs. Frank
Amy Lawrence
Honolulu
Canker
Billy
Margaret Garrison
Royal Pearl Button Company Renewal Vote in Muscatine Iowa
A special meeting of the Royal Pearl Button Company in Muscatine Iowa adopted resolutions to renew and extend the corporate existence for twenty years from March 1. The president was authorized to sign and acknowledge instruments for record and publicity. the secretary to attest under the corporate seal. J L Gresher attested. W H Fayce secretary. February 23, 1909.
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Royal Pearl Button Company
Muscatine
Iowa
J. L. Gresher
W. H. Fayce
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