British Reply Declines Boer Independence in South Africa
London reports Lord Salisbury read the government reply to Presidents Kruger and Steyn denying independence for the South African republic and the Orange Free State. The United States offered mediation, which Britain politely declined. Editorials praise the reply and note Washington’s service rejected. The Times and Daily Chronicle contrast Boer demands with McKinley’s cautious approach.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Kruger
Steyn
South African Republic
Orange Free State
United States
South Africa
Benny White
Foreign Office
Washington
Daily Chronicle
McKinley
Lerd Salisbury
Arrival of Gen French at Bloemfontein Reported
London dispatches say Gen French arrived at Bloemfontein but do not confirm entry. Lord Roberts may be consolidating positions and rail strategy. Boers may threaten supply lines from the Orange River as British forces press toward the capital. The Kruger Steyn appeal is dismissed and reinforcements will be sent to maintain field efficiency.
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French
London
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Grent French
Orange River
Modder Bridge
Lord Roberta
Gay
Orange Stree
Free State
Kruger-Steyn
Dard Salisbury
Zululand Chiefs Foreshadow Rift in British Zululand
Mpope anxiously anticipate a quarrel between Chief Ogelequana and Chief Mambogase as factions align. The Mpepe back Ogelequana while the queen supports Umbogase and the Zulu king Leans toward Umbogase.
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Mbo
Lourenzo Marques
Ogelequana
Mambogase
Zululand
Mpep
Umbogase
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promoted for Kidney Health
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy to strengthen kidneys, reduce uric acid, and prevent blood impurities. It claims many constitutional diseases begin with kidney trouble and offers sample bottles and a pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York.
Churchill Foresees Darker War Phase From Durban Dispatch
War correspondent Churchill warns of harsher phase as prisoner exchanges halt. He cites Boers’ cruelty and risks to British prisoners at Pretoria, noting ruffians in siege conditions may jeopardize Intombi camp where about 2,000 sick are housed.
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London
Winston Churchill
Morning Post
Durban
Cronje
Pretoria
Klip River
Ladysmith
Intombi
Leading story in Christian Daily notes India famine relief quickly funded
March 14 Topeka report says Rev Charles M Sheldon’s Christian Daily published a brief note by Associate Editor Chase on quick public response to yesterday’s famine relief appeal for India. Sheldon declines direct fundraising, directing donations through regular channels. Governor Stanley praises prison reform progress in his administration.
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Topeka
Charles M. Sheldon
Chase
India
Christian Endeavor World of Boston
Sheldon
Stanley
Herbert G. Houston Sheldon Edition Manager
Herbert G. Houston is identified as the manager of the Sheldon edition in this brief notice.
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Herbert G. Houston
Editorials and war coverage dominate local page
The page features an antiwar cartoon by Beard and Gen Otis casualty lists with Editor Sheldon commentary. A Kansas Millers association statement protests railroad treatment. Grinnell Indiana reports resignations at Town College President Gates. The editorial reader urges nonpartisan politics and higher civic standards. Also ad blurbs for cold cure and Banner Salve.
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Beard
Otis
Luzon
Sheldon
Kansas Millers’ Association
Grinnell
Gates
Town College
Hermit Jacob Speike Found Dead in Evansville Cabin
Evansville Indiana March 14 Jacob Speike an 85 year old hermit was found dead in his cabin three miles below the city Coroner John P Walker reported nearly 500 dollars in gold hid under a kettle in the floor authorities plan further search for funds as the man also owned an 80 acre farm that was uncultivated Speike had lived in the one hut for 45 years and refused visitors for decades.
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Evansville
Ind
Jacob Speike
John P. Walker
Speike
A Slip of the Tongue in Slander Suit
Auburn, Ind. March 14 A Aldrich a Butler manufacturer is defendant in a slander suit by John Robbins of this city. On a train Aldrich claimed Robbins took $10 but later recalled he paid $10 for a draft and apologized by phone. Robbins faced annoyance and hired attorneys to seek redress.
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Auburn
Ind
A. Aldrich
Butler
John Robbins
Aldrich
Robbins
Experts Close Greensburg County Report
In Greensburg Indiana on March 14 experts Hedges and Johnson filed a supplementary report ending their county affairs investigation. Ex-County Clerk Tacket owes the county 706.15 with 400 for bar docket work 100 for special work 186 for uncollected marriage licenses and other fees. Ex-Sheriff Meek is 217.84 short and Sheriff Stolt still owes 700.
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Greensburg
Ind
Hedges and
Johnson
Tacket
Meek
Stolt
Hoosier Jailed In the Philippines
Rudolph Franz of Laporte Indiana enlisted in the U S Army and served in the Philippines. Letters ceased eight months ago and his parents feared he was dead. Secretary Root notified that Franz is serving a three year sentence in the military prison on Catran island for misconduct toward a native Philippine woman.
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Philippines
Laporte
Ind
Rudolph Franz
United States Army
Root
War Department
Franz
Catrans Island
Singelton urged for Fifth district Republican delegate
A report from Indianapolis says Morgan County Republicans are pushing Frank T Singleton, editor of the Republican and Reporter at Martinsville, to run as delegate to the national convention from Indiana's Fifth district. He has long been active in party work and enjoys wide acquaintance. obo never held office and is seen as having a strong chance.
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Singleton
Indianapolis
Morgan County
Frank T. Singleton
Martinaville
Coroner Rules Railroad Carelessness Caused Miner Tragedy
Coroner Mershon returns verdict on the killing of Melvin Easter and Charles Alberts and injuries to 60 others from the March train wreck on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line. He holds the accident due to the railway company's carelessness, in Brazil Indiana.
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Brazil
Ind
Mershon
Melvin Easter
Charles Alberts
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway
Sth
Smallpox Case Reported in Mansfield Indiana
Mansfield Ind March 14 a genuine case of smallpox has appeared in William Kemper a young married man who is said to have contracted the disease while in a southern hospital and was prostrated after returning home. Many people visited him before the nature of the ailment was known.
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Mansfield
Ind
William Kemper
Salvation Army opens revival in Westfield churches
A Salvation Army brigade started revival services in Westfield on March 14 at the Methodist Episcopal churches. In two weeks about 200 conversions have been reported as the campaign continues.
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Salvation Army
Westfield
Ind
First Christian Church Extends Call to Rev J N Grisso
Laporte Indiana March 14 The official board of the First Christian church voted to extend a call to Rev J N Grisso recently from Martinsville to fill the vacant pastorate. The call will be ratified by the congregation and Rev Grisso will accept.
Indications of Sunrise and Moon Era in Indiana-Fair
The notice notes sunrise at 6 16 and sunset at 6 05 with a forecast of fair weather and colder temperatures in the southern portions of Indiana Fair area for tomorrow.
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Indiana
Last contract let for Indiana soldiers and sailors monument
The Indiana state soldiers and sailors monument board of regents awarded the final contract for the monument's completion. American Bronze Foundry of Chicago will cast and hang six bronze doors for the shaft and crypt at a price of 4800 dollars, with doors due by August. After all bills, about 5000 dollars may remain from the 100000 dollar appropriation.
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Laft General Assembly
Insurance Company Made to Pay After Fatal Surgical Accident
Dr Joseph M Thurston contracted blood poisoning from a needle puncture during surgery. He held a policy with Fidelity and Casualty Co which denied coverage. Judge Fox ruled for the plaintiff, ordering payment with costs.
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Insurance Company
Richmond
Ind
Joseph M. Thurston
Thurston
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Fox
Chicago lawyer arrested for barratry in Brazil Indiana
Attorney Hasager of Chicago, who has been soliciting claims for miners injured in a recent railway wreck, is under arrest in Brazil Indiana on barratry charges. His partner, who assisted him, has left the city.
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Brazil
Ind
Hasager
Chicago
Revered Methodist Leader Hudson Struck Down
Wabash Indiana March 14 The Reverend C C G Hudson longtime secretary of the North Indiana conference Methodist church is suffering a paralytic stroke and his recovery is doubtful.
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Wabash, Ind
Cc. G. Hudson
North Indiana
The
Methodist Church
Nevins Coal Mines Burn in Ehrmandale Town
In Ehrmandale north of Terre Haute Indiana the Nevins coal mines burned destroying all buildings at the mouth of the shafts. The loss is expected to be heavy.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Nevins
Ehrmandale
Duel Ends With Williams Killed and Delamar Wounded
In Whitney Texas on March 14 a duel between Dick Delamar and Joe Williams left Williams dead and Delamar gravely wounded. The fight followed a remark allegedly harming the character of a young woman Delamar admired. They met on a public road and fired. Delamar used a shotgun while Williams carried a six shooter.
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Whitney
Tex
Dick Delamar
Joe Williams
Williams
Delamar
Desperate Fight With Convicts Ends in Slaying
Five convicts at a penitentiary farm near Columbia D C attacked guard Abe Narling yesterday. Narling drew his gun and killed Tom Houghton a negro desperado while wounding another. Two surrendered and the fifth escaped.
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Columbia
D. C
Abe Narling
Narling
Tom Houghton
Card quarrel ends in courthouse killing
Andalusia Alabama March 14 Thomas Sharp was killed by Will Craddock in the courthouse jury room yesterday after a quarrel over a card game.
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Andalusia
Ala
Thomas Sharp
Will Craddock
Markets by Wire Prevailing Prices for Grain and Livestock
March 13 market notes from Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati New York Chicago and Toledo show mixed grain prices with wheat firm in Cincinnati and New York. cattle and hogs vary across markets with hogs higher in Indianapolis and steady elsewhere. lambs and sheep show strength in several reports. Cattle ranges around 3.00 to 5.40, hogs 4.25 to 5.05, lambs up to 7.00 in New York and Chicago reports.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Taylor in Charge The Court Will Decide
Kentucky lawmakers adjourned as Adjutant Generals Collier and Castleman reached a clear understanding. Gov. Taylor stays governor until court of appeals rules. Gov. Beckham will not seize state buildings until then. Legislature adds 100000 for militia reorganization. parties foresee the worst is over though disputes linger.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Collier
Castleman
Taylor
Beckham
Court of Appeals
Commonwealth
Gov. Taylor
Court of Last Resort
Court of Apppeals
Coller
Grand jury urged to probe jail removal and mistreatment
Judge Parker ordered the grand jury in session to investigate the Sunday removal of Powers and Davis from the jail by allegedly irregular process and any mistreatment. Summons were sent to Sheriff Suter and Lieut Peake to appear, and the jury was instructed to examine authority for militia occupying the jail.
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Lexington
Parker
Powers
Davis
Suter
Lieut. Peake
Frankfort
Grand Jury
Taul Held in Governor Goebel Killing Case
Gabriel A Taul of Hardinsburg was brought to Frankfort in Breckenridge county sheriff custody after being arrested on suspicion of complicity in the assassination of Gov Goebel.
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Frankfort
Gabriel A. Taul
Hardinsburg
Breckenridge County
Goebel
Suppressed Sapho Play Ends In Stormy Kalamazoo Night
In Kalamazoo Michigan on March 14 a Sapho performance started but was halted after 15 minutes when the chief of police ordered the curtain down. Management kept retrying thrice under legal counsel. audience members grew restless as a local attorney urged voting out the aldermen at the next election.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Last Step in Enactment of Financial Bill
Washington March 14 The house adopted the conference report on the financial bill by 166 to 120 with nine Democrats siding with Republicans. President McKinley is expected to sign soon after the senate’s approval. Overstreet opened the debate and Brosius closed in support while Little opposed. Allen and Butler defended silver coinage at 16 to 1, and Turner urged that the Porto Rico bill is unconstitutional.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Yeas
Senate
McKinley
Overstrees
White House
Overstreet
Indiana
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Little
Arkansas
Allen
Nebraska
Butler
North Carolina
Turner
Supreme Court
Fairbanks Seeks Adjustment as Porto Rico Debate Echoes Trade Issue
In Washington on March 14 Republican senators caucused over Porto Rican legislation for over two hours without a vote. Senator Fairbanks deplored the situation and urged an adjustment. he stressed his state's support for free trade with Porto Rico amidst heated sentiment on both sides.
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Fairbanks
Washington
Porto Rico
Diplomatic Silence Over South Africa Peace Steps
Washington March 14. The cabinet discussed Senator Allen's resolution seeking information on steps toward peace in South Africa. No statement was issued because the correspondence involves other nations.
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Washington
Allen
South Africa
Kentucky families clash in deadly schoolhouse brawl
In Forest Hill Kentucky on March 14 a violent fight at a schoolhouse entertainment left Hurley Moran dead and Harvey Moran severely beaten. The Hamilton brothers Strauder Cass and Carlis fired shots wounding two of them, one fatally, during the melee.
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Kentucky
Forest Hil
Harvey Moran
Harvey
Hurley
Hamilton Brothers
Strauder
Cass
Carlis
Hurley Moran
Hamiltons
World Famous Salve Ad Promotes Skin Remedy
An advertisement touts a prescription salve by a renowned skin specialist claimed to heal piles burns ulcers and other skin diseases. It notes availability from druggists and mentions auto bells designed to attach to footboards for the operator to reach.
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Banner Save
All Druggista
Woman's cough relief after FoLty's Honey and Tak sale
G Vacher of 157 Osgood St Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe flu with a persistent cough. After using FoLty's Honey and Tak a 50 cent bottle provided immediate relief and cured the cough. Price 250 and 50c. All druggists.
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G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
FoLty
Sparks From The Wire A Dated Excerpt Of 19th Century Notes
Excerpt notes varied items: Paris exposition opening April 15, marriages in Santa Barbara, war loan oversubscription, Macmaw City fire destroying post office, Tod Sloan sailing to Europe, mine disaster in Red Ash with 40 dead, American Snuff Co incorporation in Trenton, Kilpatrick transport to Puerto Rico, treasury cash available and gold reserves, family tragedy in Oakland, Beecher illness in Elmira, Knox Iron Co wage increase affecting 500, church appointments to Rome, and M B K Book Concern.
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Philadelphia
Battle Grip
Santa Barbara
Lillian Bell
Arthur H. Bogue
Apett
Macmaw City
Mich
Tod Sloan
Europe
New York
Morrie Park
Trenton
N. J
Kilpatrick
San Juan de Porto Rico
Alex Carter
Charles
Oakland
Cal
Thomas K. Beecher
Benny Ward Beecher
Parkchurch
Elmira
N. Y
Knox Iron Company
Knoxville
Venn
Generous Giveaway of Dr King’s New Discovery
The Dr King’s New Discovery proprietors have given away over ten million trial bottles to help the needy. The medicine is claimed to cure consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases. Call on D Knoefer Druggist for a free trial bottle regular size five cents and one dollar guaranteed with price refund.
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Dr. King
D. Knoefer
Reichstag Debates Lex Heize Public Morality Bill
Berlin March 14. The reichstag debated the Lex Heize banning pictures or stage shows aimed at arousing shame. Critics in the art world denounce censorship while lawmakers clash over hypocrisy and Germanys image abroad.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Vondergroeben
Herr Bebel
Germany
Tenderloin Raids Sweep New York Nightlife
Police raided concert halls in Manhattan's Tenderloin district arresting proprietors and driving women into the streets. The action follows a broader crackdown on disorderly resorts sparked by protests after the Sapho play suspension.
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New York
Tenderloin
Sapho
Olga Nedersole
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England
Bloemfongein
Front
Churchill
E. W. Groves
Anothr
Richter
Texas
New York Livestock
Ffanette
Toledo
Taylor IN Charge
Warener
Fanny Canter
Fannie Canter
Warren St
Brooklyn
Royal School of Nurses
Vienna
Austria
Woman's Infirmary
New York City
G. B. Bradford
Wesley M. BE
St. Joseph
Rome
Italy
M. BK
Lede
Fotey
Henry
Tak
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