Britain Cheers as Boers Retreat Near Ladysmith in War News
March reports describe heavy public enthusiasm in Britain as Boer forces retreat from Ladysmith area, with Gen Joubert assembling near Bloemfontein and Roberts planning a push along the railway. London cites troop shipments, weapon upgrades, and growing home-armament orders amid spreading patriotic excitement.
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London
Solaistapel
Lausdeawne
Lord Roberts Wiil
Ancarior
Woolwich Arsenal
Ladysmith
Losis
van Reehouse
Jmith
Pretoria
Tiehter
Free State
Tor
Joubert
Assen
Windus
Bloemfontein
Albreen
Paardeles
Athris
Todine
Robers G
Toemfountein
Kritcheners
Clement
Buller
George Wiste
War Office
Lord Trindonald
Germany Must Ready Itself Says German Analyst
In Berlin on March 2 Professor Del Druecke rebukes German public opinion for ultra nationalist currents endangering relations with England. He criticizes past German arguments as childish and urges that the one essential step for Germany is to prepare itself.
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Germany
Berlin
del Druecke
ePrussian Annals
Germran
Ultra Boereni
Euglind
Tle
The darkest week yields a joyful week for Britain
London reports a dramatic shift as the Daily Telegraph notes a transition from a week of hardship to a period of optimism. The wartime mood changes with renewed resolve to build and endure despite recent strains.
Relief of Ladysmith Celebrated in Kimberley
Kimberley reports Lord Roberts and Gen Witchner arriving to thanks from municipal officials for relieving the town. A wave of excitement and rejoicing follows the news of Ladysmith's relief.
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Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Gen. Witchner
Ladysmith
Night of Jubilation as London Celebrates White Relief
London rejoiced at the relief of Gen. White's force at Ladysmith with mass gatherings across the city. West End clubs cafes and public buildings lit with flags bunting and electric lights. Crowds at Trafalgar Square and St Pauls rang bells sang God Save the Queen and cheered generals Roberts Buller Baden-Powell and White.
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London
Trafalgar Square
Nelson
Roberts
Buller
White
Baden- Powell
St. Paul's Churchyard
Mansion House Square
War Office
Representative Fitzgerald Seeks Signatures for Cronje Telegram
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts continues gathering signatures for a telegram of sympathy to Gen. Cronje the captive Boer commander. The petition total reaches one hundred signatures.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Cronje
Kentucky Democrats expect funds from Jefferson county payments
Two factions of Kentucky state government continue operate in parallel while legal battles over office control loom. Jefferson county officials deposited about 75000 into the Democratic treasury, with expected follow-on payments from other Democratic county officers. The move aims to cover current expenses as more counties reportedly align with the same practice.
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Lexington
Jefferson County
Sapho Trial Hearing Describes Stage Scenes In Court
New York March 2. Magister Mott conducts Sapho hearing. Reporter William Inglis describes the second scene with Fannie carried upstairs by Jean. He notes inarticulate sounds of satisfaction and recounts the ballroom scene and Toto versus Sapho for Jean’s favor.
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Baepho
New York
Toto
Sapho
Jean
Secret decree shocks Reichstag over consul inquiries
Berlin reports a dramatic Reichstag session after Baron von Rheinbaden, then Prussian interior minister and ex-governor of Dusseldorf, revealed a decree forbidding responses to United States consuls if German interests could be harmed. The order covered even general inquiries.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Baron von Rheinbaden
Dusseldorf
United States
Honey products dominate by region in early market report
From New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont comes most of the comb honey and from Arizona and California the largest amount of extracted or liquid honey. To many people lose valuable time in experimenting with cough and cold care. They should take FoLty's Honey AND TaR before it is too LATE. All druggiste.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Arizona
California
FoLty
Stabbing in Greentown Ends in Fatal Wound
In Greentown Indiana Frank King a Republican committeeman stabbed Alfred Farrington five times during a politics quarrel at a saloon over sheriff candidates. Farrington a Union township political worker died from the injuries while King claimed self defense and was arrested.
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Greentown
Ind
Frank King
Liberty Township
Alfred Farrington
Farrington
Union Township
King
Gas Rates Raised in Morristown as City Sees Major Increase
Morristown Indiana March 2 The Rushville Natural Gas Company owning the plant announces rate hikes Heaters rise from 1500 monthly and 1050 annually to 2100 monthly Notable jump for cook stoves from 1800 to 2400 Gas for other uses also increases A home company drills wells with potential to supply part of town if successful
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Morristown
Ind
Rushville Natural Gas Company
Morrow’s Kid Ne Oids Promoted As Kidney Cure
An advertisement extols Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids as a scientific kidney tablets remedy with no side effects. It claims direct kidney action, continued work ability, and a two week supply for fifty cents. Customer testimonial from Marion Indiana praises relief from kidney trouble and backache after use. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio, sold at drug stores and by mail.
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Geo. W. Spurr
East 4Th St
Marion
Indiana
Indications of Sun Moon Rise and Set
Weather note predicts sun and moon rise times with 6:34 for moonrise and 5:51 for moonset. Indiana-Fair Friday expected with possible snow in extreme north, followed by fair Saturday.
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Moone
Indiana
Action Deferred as Gas Company Vows Shutdown
In Alexandria Indiana patrons faced a gas crisis as the Alexandria Gas Company did not cut gas yesterday but warned March bills would not be accepted pending Judge Ryan’s injunction ruling. If a restraining order is granted next Tuesday the company will close wells and cease operations leaving residents largely without gas.
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Alexandria
Ind
Ryan
Prohibition Convention Rally Leads to Diamond Oratorical Contest
Indianapolis hosts a May 1 2 state Prohibition convention with temperance society rallies and a diamond oratorical contest. Mrs Mary E Balch state W C T U secretary will manage the event.
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Indianapolis
Mary E. Balch
Quail Law Appeal Hopes Rise in Indiana Supreme Court
In Indianapolis on March 2, dealers favoring the quail law urge the Indiana Supreme Court to pass the law. They offer to help pay costs on appealing the case of Charles S. Zwick who was fined by Judge Alford for possessing quails in closed season, though he obtained them out of state.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Charles S. Zwick
Alford
Criminal Court
Mamma Is Asleep In Osgood Home
Two visitors called on Mrs. George Stewart in Osgood Indiana on March 2 and found her dead in bed as her 10 year old daughter announced Mam ma is asleep. The death closes a period of illness.
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Osgood
Ind
George Stewart
Mamma
Mrs. Stewart
Deserted His Family in English Indiana
Jerry Falladay of White Sulphur disappeared last Thursday. His wife, now public, says he left the home due to dissatisfaction, taking all their earnings. The couple recently sold their home for 2000 dollars, leaving two young children with no means.
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English
Ind
Jerry Falladay
Missing Keplinger linked to $7000 bank note forgery
Fort Wayne reports Jay L Keplinger is missing after forging notes totaling $7000 in a scheme that victimized White and Hamilton National Banks and several leading city merchants. No trace of Keplinger has been found.
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Fort Wayne
Jay L. Keplinger
White
Hamilton National Banks
Keplinger
Two Men Struck by Train in South Bend Tragedy
Julius DeWalle and Peter Vandeviere, both intoxicated, tried to walk along Division street on the Grand Trunk track. A passenger train dragged them for a distance. Vandeviere died at once and DeWalle died later from his injuries. William H. Howe of North Manchester, aged 24, is appointed American teacher at San Juan Porto Rico and will depart this summer for his post.
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South Bend
Ind
Julius DeWalle
Peter Vandeviere
Division Street
Grand Trunk Railway
Vandeviere
DeWalle
Porto Rico
Manchester
William H. Howe
Place
San Juan
Porto Rican Board of Education
Howe
Christian Endeavor Convention May 22 23 in Thorntown
The Fifth district convention of the Christian Endeavor will be held in Thorntown Indiana on May 22 and 23. The district includes Clinton Boone Hamilton Madison Tipton and Grant counties with events planned in the local area.
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Christian Endeavor
Thorntown
Ind
Christian Endeavor Convention
Fifth District
Clinton, Boone
Hamilton
Madison
Tipton
Grant Counties
Sentenced for Criminal Assault in Blatton
Blatton Indiana March 2 Charles Alberson was yesterday sentenced to prison for one to 21 years for criminal assault on his 15 year old sister in law. This is his third trip to prison.
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Blatton
Ind
Charles Alberson
North
Ponto Rican tariff bill to be unfinished business in Senate
The Porto Rican tariff bill was set as unfinished business in the Senate and will be considered after the conference report on the finance bill, with next Tuesday the target date. The Hawaii government bill passed the Senate without division, led by Mr. Cullen, while Mr. Clay spoke on the Philippines and the Bacon resolutions. The Havana reports about prisoner releases were refuted by official dispatches. The president's movements include a trip to New York for a Waldorf Astoria banquet with Mrs. McKinley, returning Monday.
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Washington
Territory of
Hawaii
Senate
Cullen
Clay
Philippines
United States
Foraker
New York
Pennsylvania
Waldorf-Astoria
Ohio Society of New York
McIxinley
Democrats Score First Victory in House Session
In Washington on March 2 the Democrats won their first session victory by moving to take up the Aldrich versus Robbins contested election from the Fourth Alabama district. They secured agreement to consider the Loud bill on second class mail and related measures, with a three day limit.
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Washington
Hoase
Aldrich Vs. Robbins
Akibania
Mondell
EH. ©. Smith
Michigan
Republicams
Witelward
Peary
Lond
Cab
Htephura
Sieuax City
Vacille
Siddeley
Matinein
Aldrich
Ase
Ghee
Mun cipolo Team Claims U S Championship
Richmond Indiana March 2 The Muncie polo team lays claim to the US championship by winning five games of seven against Richmond. The sixth game ended 2 to 2.
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Richmond
Ind
Munciepolo
United States
Fr Y Lipscomb Dies During Circuit Court Session
In Birmingham on March 2 Fr Y Lipscomb of Bessemer collapsed and died in the circuit court after delivering an impassioned speech and as the judge finished his charge to the jury.
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Birmingham
Ala
Fr. Y. Lipscomb
Kinger
Bessemer
Circuit Court
Receiver Appointed for O. P. Benjamin Factory
Lafayette Ind March 2 The Lafayette Loan and Trust Company has been appointed receiver of the O. P. Benjamin Manufacturing Company. Liabilities amount to 50 000 with 835 000 assets. The Flint-Walling Manufacturing Company of Kendallville is a creditor for 42 000.
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Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette Loan and Trust Company
O. P. Benjamin Manufacturing Company
Flint-Walling Manufacturing Company
Kendallville
Smallpox Outbreak Reported In Vigo County
Dr. Hurty states that smallpox is alarming in southern Vigo county while elsewhere in Indiana the disease is under control and largely stamped out.
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Indianapolis
Hurty
State Board of Health
Vigo County
Curtis Captured in Seattle to Face Butler Canning Trial
Butler Indiana March 2. W H Curtis missing treasurer of the Butler Canning company has been captured in Seattle Washington and will be brought back for trial.
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Butler
Ind
W. H. Curtis
Butler Canning Company
Seattle
Wash
Woods & Downs Box Factory Burned In St Louis
A fire destroyed the Woods and Downs box factory in St Louis last evening causing an estimated loss of fifty thousand dollars. Local firefighters battled the blaze but the building was consumed, with assessments underway to determine the cause.
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St. Louis
Woods & Downs
UUV
House panel backs bill to curb interstate game transport
Representative Sherman from New York on the Commerce Committee issued a favorable report on Representative Lacey’s bill. It seeks to prohibit interstate shipments of game killed against local laws to aid restitution of game and song birds across regions.
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Washington
Sherman
New York
House
Lacey
Mutilated body found in Talladega street
At Talladega Alabama a mutilated body of Pinckney Dobbins a wealthy planter was found in front of the Talladega Female College. He had been strangled and robbed. Elbert Curry a young man was arrested and confessed yielding the stolen money.
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Birmingham
Talladega
Pinckney Dobbins
Talladega Female College
Elbert Curry
Railroad Horror as Train Hits Washout Near Plainville
A southbound passenger train on the Northampton division of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad derailed after a washout two miles north of Plainville Connecticut. Four were killed including engineer Stephen Searles and baggage master Edward Barrows with two unknown passengers. fireman Jacob Curpre was fatally injured and seven others were injured.
Granite Quarry Strike Near End in New England
Boston March 2 It is believed the general strike in the New England granite quarries declared yesterday involving 6000 men will be amicably adjusted. The largest centers have settled on 35 cents for an hour day and the same terms are expected at other points.
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Boston
New England
Voters in Maryland Tested for Educational Qualification Question
Reports indicate about 28 000 Maryland voters might fail an education test if re introduced as proposed. The note mentions Mrs Granny Metcalfe of Kentucky praising Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for grip cough and bronchial issues, claimed sold everywhere.
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Maryland
Indictment Hits Chicago Board of Trade Leaders
Federal authorities arrest three prominent Chicago board of trade figures James Nicol former first vice president Henry Parker former first vice president and Calvin Whyland president of Whyland & Co on charges of using the mails to defraud in bucket shopping scheme. Also indicted McLain brothers Charles R. and Albert O. for fraudulent mail activity tied to bucket shopping and defrauding correspondents.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
James Nicol
Board of Trade
Henry O. Parker
Nicol
Calvin A. Whyland
Co. A. Whyland & Co
Disastrous Victorian bush fires reported from Sydney
The steamer Arogani from Sydney reached Vancouver with news of the most disastrous fires to hit Victoria in fifty years. The report details extensive property loss and widespread devastation across multiple districts.
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Vancouver
B. C
Sydney
Victoria
Pittsburg Actor Charles T. L. Davis Dies at 52
Pittsburg reports the death of Charles T. L. Davis also known as Alvin Joslyn proprietor of the Alvin theater aged 52. The well known character actor died last night.
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Pittsburg
Charles TL. Davis
Alvin Joslyn
Alvin Theater
Rapture Over Dr. King's New Discovery Cure
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia reports Dr King's New Discovery cured her years long hacking cough. She praises its pain relief and improved sleep and notes a $1 price with free trials at C B Kniefel's Drugstore.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
B. Kniefel
London Daily Seeks To Republish Topeka Capital Editions
London newspaper cables Dr. Sheldon author of In His Steps to permit daily republication of the Topeka Daily Capital during the Feb 15 week. A vast mailing list is compiled with readers from every state and many countries seeking thousands of copies, stressing strong foreign interest.
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Sheldon
Topeka
Kan
London
Capital
Maine
Union
Beating the Odds in Mississippi Property Limits
A historical notice discusses Mississippi law restricting corporations from holding real and personal estate above 250000, with banks and manufacturing firms exempt up to 1000000. It references a salve advertisement claiming wide healing claims and urges druggists to stock.
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Mississippi
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