Mediation Declined in South Africa Peace Talks
The United States, at Kruger and Steyn's request, declined mediation with Britain over South Africa peace. A brief Salisbury interview yielded a verbal rejection. Reports on operations at Colenso and Mafeking describe Boer resistance and British setbacks as rivers and trenches shaped the fighting.
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United Eut
Krager
Steyn
South Africa
Staten
White
Lord Salisbury
United States
Salisbury
Bloemfontein Captured as British Troops Enter
Dispatch from Lord Roberts reports Bloemfontein taken by British forces on March 15. The flag rises over the presidency and British troops occupy the town, with Mayor Fraser and local officials meeting the army two miles from the center. The enemy withdrew and inhabitants welcomed the troops.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Offontein
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State
Fraser
Isheyaeire Accesandy
Teller and Turner Clash on Expansion Power Debate
Washington March 16 two senators presented opposing arguments on expansion with Teller Colorado contending the constitution cannot extend over new U S territory while Turner Washington arguing it does the moment possession is taken. Both critics of the pending bill oppose adding territorial holdings as U S states or colonies.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Colorado
United States
Turner
Return of Prospectors Sparks Nickel Find in Rye Valley
In Baker City on March 16 John T. English of the Gol conde mine and Frank Neleen report a solid nickel deposit in Rye valley about 20 miles southeast of Baker City. The ore lies along the Key O BR XNI railroad line, 90 feet distant, and spans 1,000 to 1,600 feet wide. Nickel ore is described as free mill with rough values around $80 per ton.
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Baker City
Oregon
John T. English
Limos
Golconde
Frank Neleen
Rye Valley
Key O. Br, & Xni
German flag removed at Apia under treaty terms
Reports from Samoa dated March 1 state the German flag was hauled down at Apia in the presence of treaty officials Maatafa and Tamasces. The laws will stay in force as at present, while natives await news from Germany, the seat of government.
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Gelf le
Auckland
Samoa
Apis
Senate Row Ends In Tempest Over Gallinger Accusations
In Washington on March 17 the Senate clashed during debate on a Puerto Rico appropriation as Gallinger charged Penrose with false statements about his truthfulness. The exchange followed Penrose’s remarks on Quay and amid calls for votes on executive business and other measures.
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Galliger
Poemos
Washington
Senate
Gallinger
Penrose
Puerto Rico
Fairbanks
Quay
New Hampshire
Jones
Arkansas
United States
White-tape army prepares portfolios for census work
The article describes the 1900 census preparation with 18 by 10 inch portfolios tied with white cotton tape. It notes the division into 800 supervisor districts and about 680000 enumeration districts, and outlines the four schedules for population, vital statistics, manufactures, and agriculture. It calls for high standards in registrars and enumerators who will use the orderly system to ensure speedy, accurate counting.
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United States
E. D
Coemopolis Sawmill Complex Expands in Gray's Harbor
Jeomeopelis Hawmill reports a Gray's Harbor, Wash., sawmill at Coe mopolis employing 500 workers with 100 on improvements and an 81000 monthly payroll. The plant includes housing for 400 and nearly a mile of river frontage, plus a new planing mill box factory tank factory kilns and other additions. In 1899 output reached 45000000 feet of lumber and 90000000 shingles.
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Jeomeopelis
Gray's Harbor
Wash
Coemopolis
Chehalis River
Bea Lions Proposal At Astoria Fishermen Meeting
Bea Lions seeks approval to study extracting whale oil from sea lions and will pay fishermen well for all sea lions killed this summer. J E W Macfarland, superintendent of the sew oil and gwano factory, outlined the plan for the Fishermen’s Union meeting. Northwest Notes report voter totals in Polk County and La Grande school enrollment, plus local notes on Ouis Waldrop and other Oregon items.
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Bea Lions
J. E. W. Macfarland
Astoria
Fishervaan
Bradstreet's Report Highlights Trade Expansion and Market Shifts
Bradstreet's notes easing weather restraints, general trade distribution expanding, staple prices firmer, and a brighter tone than recent weeks. Cotton tops speculative activity, wheat prices rebound, wool weakens, leather remains firm, building materials firm but labor unrest cited. Wheat shipments total 4,208,758 bushels. weekly business failures total 189.
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Bradstreet’s
Easrly
London
Chicago
Ama
United States
Market Rates From Portland and Puget Sound Markets
Readable fragments show prices for produce and grains in Portland and Puget Sound markets. Beets and potatoes range a few 40s to 90s per sack, dairy and eggs quoted per dozen or pound, hay and grains listed with per ton or per barrel figures, with various meats and poultry priced by weight.
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Beattle Barkete
California
Puget Sound
Washington
Portland
Walla Walla
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Age Ranier
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State of
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Polk County, Or
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Rev
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Bradstreet
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