Boers Not Asleep and War Moves on Mafeking
London dispatches reveal confusion over Mafeking relief as 5 000 to 6 000 troops under Lord Methuen contend with Boer forces at Warrenton and Fourteen Streams. French is said to have missed Olivier's convoy. Buller’s patrol skirmishes occur at Washbank while Roberts’ infantry remain quiet awaiting a breakthrough. Peace envoys Wolmarans Fischer and Wessels plan Naples New York tour. Steyn reportedly resisted capture and remained at large.
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War Office
Mafeking
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Kimberley
Griquatown
French
Bloemfontein
Thaba Nehu
Olivier
Biggarsberg
Buller
Washbank
Lord Roberts
War Oflice
Wolmarans
Et al
Messrs
Fischer and
Wessels
Naples
New York
Antwerp
The
Hague
Times
Cape Town
Steyn
Morning Post
K. Fischer
Churchill Urges Generous Policy to South Africa Rebels
London dispatch reports Spenser Wilkinson warns the public of the vast task remaining in South Africa. Churchill again urges leniency toward rebels and a forgiving policy, noting no revenge and prompt government decisions on rebels and loyalist compensation. In Sonora, General Torres pursues Yaqui Indians near Torin as 800 braves reportedly face capture or annihilation.
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London
Spenser Wilkinson
Morning Post
South Africa
Free State
Alfred Milter
Winston Churchill
Cape Town
Africa
Sonora
Mex
Torres
Torin
Alaska Issue Stalled Ahead of U.S. Election
London reports no moves by the British government to advance the Alaska matter. The Associated Press notes conferences likely remain paused until after the U.S. presidential election, with the modus vivendi viewed as the best temporary settlement.
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London
Alaska
Associated Press
United States
Decatur Hotel Proprietor Henry Smock Found Dead
In Decatur on March 27 Henry Smock, longtime Smock House owner and elder resident, was found dead Sunday in a hotel room. Authorities suspect a sudden heart attack as no prior illness was noted.
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Decatur. Its
Henry Smock
Smock House
Decatur
Des Moines Vote Swings Against Mayor MacVicar
Des Moines crept toward a Democratic win as Mayor John MacVicar was defeated by Jeremiah Hartenbower by a margin near 300 to 500. The city council likely leans Republican seven to two with two wards switching control.
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Des Moines
John MacVicar
Jeremiah Hartenbower
Citizens
Hartenbower
New Hampton
W. J. Springer
W. G. Shaffer
Clinton
McDaid
Miller
Burlington
Marquarde
Carter Rep
Smallpox outbreak at Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
A case of smallpox was found at the Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart near Fort Wayne. The seminary houses about fifty pupils and twelve sisters. patient Mrs Reells of Chicago is isolated as the facility is quarantined.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Somonauk Reports Full Tax Payments in History
Somonauk completed its tax collection with every dollar paid in full, a first in De Kalb county's history at the county seat. Meanwhile in Washington General James P. O Beirne of New York met with Secretary Root at the War Department seeking a Cape Nome gold-dredge permit, which Root indicated would be granted under standard conditions.
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Sycamore
His
Somonauk
de Kalb
Washington
James P. O’beirne
New York
Root
War Department
Cape Nome
Alaska
Wisconsin officer promoted to rear admiral on today’s action
The navy announces Captain Cotton of Wisconsin becomes rear admiral effective today. He is the state’s senior naval officer and the first Wisconsin man to attain the rank.
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Milwaukee
the Journal
Secretary of the Navy
Cotton
Wisconsin
Senate caucus stalls on Porto Rican tariff fight
Republican senators spent hours debating Porto Rican legislation and a tariff clash. Free traders and tariff men held firm, with Foraker to push the unamended bill while an expected amendment would add a free list but keep 15 percent Dingley duty for Porto Rico goods. Several named opponents were listed, including Davis Beveridge Hoar Wellington Mason Simon Proctor Nelson. Kyle and McCumber were noted as likely to oppose the unamended measure but may back the amended version.
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Washington
Senate
Harmony” Committee
Allison
Foraker
Poraker
United States
Porto Rico
Davis
Beveridge
Hoar
Wellington
Mason
Simon
Proctor
Nelson
Kyle
McCumber
North Dakota
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Republican Campaign
District of
Alaska
Lttl
Political turmoil and military questions mark Coeur d Alene inquiry
Washington reports from March 27 cover Governor Steunenberg’s cross examination on martial law in Coeur d Alene, noting ongoing rebellion and troop redeployments. Other items include Foraker pushing the Porto Rican bill, Alaska trade license amendments, and bank act revisions.
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Washington
Steunenberg
Coeur d’ Alene
House Committee On Military Affairs
Sulzer
New York
Coeur d'Alene
Cox
Sinclair
Allison
Senate
National Bank Act
Abandoned on Train Shocks Indiana Bride to Be
Chicago dispatch reports Isa belle Warner of Lafayette Indiana laments being abandoned by fiancé Harry Hoon during an elopement trip from Omaha to Chicago He allegedly wired or spent her savings of 200 and kept 50 unseen by him after leaving the train during a smoking car pause. A later item notes Dowie family marriage plans and a Cedar Rapids United Brethren meeting with church leaders and delegates.
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Chicago
Isabelle Warner
Lafayette
Ind
Miss Warner
Harry Hoon
Omaha
Hoon
Iowa Prairies
Hon
Wold
Cedar Rapids
Towa Conference
United Brethren Church
4. W. Hiett
Ch. D
Toledo
L. Bookwalter
Western College
D. R. Miller
The
Union Biblical Institute
W. R. Funk
Church
Stock Sale Transfers Water Yeast to New Board
The Water Yeast company stock was sold late Saturday afternoon with transfer to a board including William McDermott FP J Wolff Jay T McDermott G A Dobyns and George I L McDermott. The board plans to sell all assets to Northwestern Yeast company of Chicago and the business has loss years. Des Moines official notes protest against railroad assessment by state council members.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Mareha
Water Yeast Company
William McDermott
FP. J. Wolff
Jay T. McDermott
G. A. Dobyns
George IL. McDermott
Northwestern Yeast Company
Chicago
Des Moines
Herriott
Shaw
Merriam
Dobson
Peel to join Bootles Baby Company on stage
London report says Sir Robert Peel will join the Bootles Baby Company as Bootles and perform in London and the provinces. The move marks a clear turn to a theatrical career after public service.
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Sir Robert Peel
London
Robert Peel
Bootles’ Baby Company
Bootles
Provinces
Scarcity of Servant Girls Plagues Madison Wisconsin
Madison Wisconsin faces a shortage of servant girls as local households struggle to find help. The town confronts rising labor demand with limited domestic staff, affecting daily life and households across the city.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad
Advertisement notes a refund offer from druggists if the product fails to cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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