British General Roberts Near Bloemfontein Triumph and Moves
The report notes Lord Roberts’ rapid advance in South Africa, capturing Bloemfontein and advancing toward Kimberly and Tasdéremnith with limited losses. It highlights praise in England, Kruger's fragile stance, and talks of a vanished Free State, while detailing tensions with Frazer and ongoing Orange River crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zendon
Lord Robertson
Modder River
Bloemfontein
Kimberly
Tasdéremnith
Free
England
Free State
Eed Roberts
Steyn
Fraxer
Boand
Lord Roberts
Perat
Lord
Fall of Bloemfontein Reported Amid Boer Retreat
March 15 dispatch from Bloemfontein reports a night raid into the enemy positions, a captured prisoner warning of bombardment, and Kroop Wit Be proclaimed as capital. Steyn and executive members depart to Winburg as Boer forces collapse and British troops march freely through the town. Locomotives and rolling stock seized. clashes at Boshof noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gappen Gagt
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Mlle G@iles
Gee Sed
Kroop- Wit
Winburg
Colviggiiing
1Mepcometers
Transvassers
Boshof
Bown
Orange Free State
Roberts Occupy Bloemfontein As British Flag Floats
Lord Roberts reports the occupation of Bloemfontein by British forces with Hiremfontein under control. Officials and residents meet the troops two miles from the town and present keys to public offices. The dispatch notes calm after enemy withdrawal and delayed War Office receipt due to telegraph issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sphieres
London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Hiremfontein
Boers Located in Strong Positions Near Brahemsberg Range
Ladysmith items report Boer forces in several strong positions near the Brahemsberg and Biggarsburg ranges with heavy guns at Pongwoni Kop Hiatikulu Impati Mountains and Gibbons Farm. General Hunter commands the relief division as horses and men recover and the railway from Ladysmith to Dundee is rapidly being rebuilt.
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Ladysmith
Brahemsberg
Biggarsburg
Pongwoni Kop
Hiatikulu
Impati Mountains
Gibbons Farm
Hunter
Dunde
In Congress Much Debate Tempered by Action
Senate heard two opposing positions on territorial policy with Teller arguing constitutional limits over acquired land and Turner contending for immediate integration. Both opposed insular incorporation. House discussed Nicaraguan Canal and Philippines while voting to pace private bills. District of Columbia appropriation set at 6.608 million dollars with Grout in charge. Adamson urged Isthmian canal plans.
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Washington
Senate
Mr. Teller
Colorado
United States
Turner
Teller
Insular
District of Columbia
Adamson
Cowherd
Philippine
Howard
Philippines
Orient
Bucker
Boutelle
House
Claims and War Claims Committee
Grout
Tobacco Warehouse Destroyed In Miamisburg Fire
A major fire devastated the Hothschild tobacco warehouse in Miamisburg last night. The Dayton department assisted the local fire crews. Estimated loss stands around 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miamisburg
Arson Charge Brought Against 9 Year Old Willie Gulliver
Evansville Indiana reports 9 year old Willie Gulliver jailed at Central station on arson charges. He confessed setting fires to several stables to watch horses run and remains unfazed, smoking and singing in his cell as his father, a laborer, laments inability to control him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Willie Gulliver
Central Station
Financials and Cape Town News From The Era
Treasury shows available cash 154 985 98 and gold reserve 170 million. Cape Town greets news Bloemfontein occupied by British. Kipling reports loyalty claims. European trip for officials. war risks divide English insurers. Reminders for Laxative Bromo Quinine and Burns salve names appear in this odd clippings mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Bloemfontein
Fort Wayne Terre Haute and Southwestern Railroad Sold
The Fort Wayne Terre Haute and Southwestern railroad was sold yesterday in Carbon to satisfy a court judgment. Harry Crawford bought the road bed from Carbon to Bridgton for 30000 dollars and other rails and iron went to various buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne, Terre Haute and Southwestern Railroad
Terre Haute
Ind
Carbon
United States Court
Harry Crawford
Chicago and Southwestern Railroad
Bridgeton
Southern Indiana Press Association Meet Sparks Greenburg Festivities
Greensburg Indiana March 15 The annual convention of the Southern Indiana Press association opens in two days. Citizens welcome visitors with a public reception and banquet this evening. Tomorrow carriage rides and formal business will follow a large representative attendance and an interesting programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
Southern Indiana Press Association
Fire destroys C B Cones & Sons factory in Indianapolis
A blaze in Indianapolis last evening leveled the C B Cones & Sons Manufacturing Company plant and stock, with a $125,000 loss. Nearby buildings suffered about $15,000 in damages as firemen, buried by a wall, were rescued with minor injuries. insured for $100,000, other losses covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
C. B. Cones & Sons Manufacturing Company
Cones & Sons
Saloon License Granted After Remonstrance Question
Logansport Indiana March 15 William Snider a saloon keeper of Young America filed an application for license an hour before adjournment. A remonstrance had been filed but two signers swore they signed against their will reducing signatures below half the voters and the license was granted the remonstrators unaware of the situation until too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
William Snider
Young America
Body of Louis Suddarth Found in Ohio River near Derby
The decomposed body of Louis Suddarth was found yesterday floating in the Ohio River near Derby in this county. He had been missing about six weeks and his clothing was recovered on the river bank near Reno, a few miles upstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannelston
Ind
Louis Suddarth
Ohio River
Derby
Reno
Chicago Brewing closes Marion offices after beer price war
The Chicago Brewing Company, known as the trust, shut its Marion offices after attempting to undercut independents by selling beer at six dollars a barrel, below the eight dollar standard. The move ends a several month effort to gain market share in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Chicago Brewing Company
the Trust
Chicago Company
Ex-State Rep. Johnson Robbed and Injured Near Flora
Ex-State Representative J. L. Johnson of Burlington was waylaid at his Flora home and robbed. He lies in alarming condition from blows received. no clue to the highwaymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Ind
J. L. Johnson
Burington
Hundredth Birthday Photo for Silver Lake Man
Warren Sebring of Silver Lake, who turned 100, was photographed for the first time in his life. Born in New Jersey in 1800, he arrived in Wabash County in 1815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Warren Sebring
Silver Lake
New Jersey
Wabash County
Office Boy Foils Robber at Dental Parlor
Laport Indiana March 15 Page Low rie 16 years old an office boy in the dental parlors of Dr Wasser surprised a safe robber by striking him then locking the safe. The assailant knocked the boy unconscious with a blunt instrument and bound and gagged him before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Indiana Horse Sales Reach High Prices at Cambridge City
At the Cambridge City horse sale on March 14 prices peaked for Ed Oglesby pacer owned by Ed Oglesby Hartwell Ohio sold to D W Flannigan New York for 760 dollars. Berman pacer owned by L H Smith Arcanum Ohio and George Anderson owned by Winslop and Anderson Bushville Ind. each sold for 475 dollars. Total sales 22000 dollars with an average 250. Lesa owned by G W Haile Cincinnati sold to A Johnson New York for 1100 dollars.
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Indiana
Cambridge City
Ind
Ed Oglesby
Pacer
Hartwell
Ohio
D. W
Flannigan
New York City
Berman
L. H. Smith
Arcanum, Co
Lesa
G. W. Haile
Cincinnati
A. Johnson
New York
Cromer Renominated by Republicans in Eighth District
George W. Cromer is renominated for Congress by the Eighth district Republicans without opposition. The convention endorses the McKinley administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munele
Ind
George W. Cromer
Eighth
McKinley
Smallpox Case Reported Near Alumcave Indiana
Another smallpox case appears near Alumcave Sullivan County with Joseph Kitchell residing near the Clay and Sullivan county line developing a well developed case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Joseph Kitchell
Clay
Sullivan County
Starving India Movement In Illinois Plans Relief Effort
Rev. Dr. Richard Gear Hobbs, linked with Dr. Klopsch of The Christian Herald, aims to raise 50,000 bushels of corn from Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska to fund famine relief in Calcutta. The plan requests funds rather than corn, with corn bought in New York and shipped to India paid for by the government. Hobbs seeks 40 workers per state and will base operations in Springfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Ills
Richard Gear Hobbs
Klopsch
Christian Herald of New York
Calcutta
India
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
New York
Hobbs
Soldiers' Bodies Removed to Graceland Cemetery
Maj. Martin Bures of the United States quartermaster department arrives in Quincy Illinois to supervise the removal of soldiers buried in Woodland cemetery to the government plot at Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ills
Martin Bures
United States Quartermaster Department of St. Louis
Woodland Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery
Markets by Wire Prevailing Prices March 14
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock report shows Wheat No 2 red 70c steady, corn steady, oats 25c, cattle steady at 3.40, hogs higher at oi, sheep quiet at 3.00 to 4.75, lambs quiet and strong at 5.00 to 7.00.
Grain and Livestock Rates Cited for Louisville and Cincinnati
Louisville and Cincinnati markets show mixed prices with grains steady to firm. Wheat No. 2 red and longberry, corn No. 2 white and mixed, oats dull, cattle steady, hogs steady, and sheep near 4.15 to 7.25 per hundredweight amid fluctuating quotes and unspecified tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Coltan Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding in New Albany
New Albany Indiana March 15 Charles W Coltan editor of the New Albany Daily Ledger and his wife Mrs Sarah Angell Coltan will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Chas. W. Coltan
New Albany Daily Ledger
Sarah Angell Coltan
Will
Miss Anna Gardner Fatally Burned in Sedge Fire
English Indiana March 15. Miss Anna Gardner of St. Croix was burning sedge when her clothing caught fire and she sustained fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English, Ind
Anna Gardner
St. Croix
Livestock and Grain Market Report Highlights
Market notes show cattle steady to strong with steer prices around 5.50 and hogs near 5.00 to 5.35. Sheep and lambs held firm or steady with lambs at about 6.25 to 8.12 percent, while Chicago quotes list cattle steady to lower from 3.00 to 5.80. Grain trends depict wheat active to higher with No. 2 cash around 71 cents, oats dull and lower, and miscellaneous farm values referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
T&c
wnatra—Wiem
Partial Republican Accord on Porto Rican Legislation
Senate Republicans in caucus reached a partial deal on Porto Rican measures. The House bill for 2 million dollars would pass, a civil government bill would be taken up, tariff provisions postponed, and a seven member committee to reconcile revenue differences sought. The debate stayed calmer as government provisions drew most of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Allison
Foraker
Death of J Sherman Pfeffer Ex Senator’s Son In Kansas City
J Sherman Pfeffer son of ex senator W A Pfeffer was found dead in a rooming house on Hast Eighth street. A morphine box and note to his father were found on the bureau and his pockets held union cards from St Louis and Topeka. Pfeffer about 80 and a linotype operator, appeared despondent and had been dead several hours.
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Kansas City
J. Sherman Pfeffer
W. A. Pfeffer
United States
Kansas
Hast Eighth Street
St. Louis
Topeka
Pfeffer
Kentucky Complications Move Case Transfer Debate
Powers and Davis were arrested in Lexington and had their returnable hearing before Judge John Riley. The city attorney asked for transfer to Franklin County but the prisoners’ counsel argued the court lacks official cognizance that the crime occurred there. The judge indicated he may require the prisoners’ presence or indict arresting officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lexington
Powers
Davis
John Riley
Franklin County
Quiet Frankfort After Legislature Departure
The departure of the Kentucky legislature from the state capitol has brought a quiet to Frankfort. No new warrants were issued in the Goebel assassination case. Gabriel Taul, Breckinridge Countys suspect, was arraigned before Judge Moore and dismissed for lack of evidence to hold him as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
State Capitol
Goebel
Gabriel Taul
Breconridge County
Moore
Disinterment Doubts Over Cedar Grove Burials End
In South Bend Indiana on March 15 authorities reopened cases for Mrs John Haneszewska and Anna Ginther after doubts about their burials. Both investigations concluded that suspicions were not justified and the bodies were not buried alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
John Haneszewska
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Anna Ginther
Clerks Union to Oppose Late Groceries in Logansport
The Clerks' Union of Logansport Indiana will oppose grocers who stay open past the agreed closing hour. The union will inform citizens of the names of grocers refusing to close after the prescribed time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Clerks’ Union
Mrs. Jas. Jones Returns Home After Disappearance
Camden Indiana, March 15. Mrs. Jas. Jones returns home after several weeks away. She asks forgiveness from her family but declines to explain her absence or whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Ind
Jas. Jones
First Page Feature Includes Denunciations and Suffrage Plea
A prominent first page article denounces Mormonism and polygamy by Richard Wake of Bast Lake City. A plea for equal suffrage by Mrs. Anna L. Diggs appears on the contributors page. A telegram from Kansas City reports the death by self harm of J. B. Pfeffer, son of a local figure. Reverend Sheldon explains his stance on publishing and socialism, defining a Christian socialist as one who applies the Sermon on the Mount to daily life.
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Richard Wake
Bast’ Lake City
Anna L. Diggs
Kansas City
Pfeffer
Ing’s
Sheldon
Tite
Isetts
City clash over Bosworth office sparks police tension
Middlesboro report says Judge Bosworth obtained a restraining order served on the city council and police. The council declared Bosworth's office vacant and he plans to appoint special bailiffs. Expect double police sets and possible court action to force arrests if nonrecognition continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro
Bosworth
Double murder trials begin in Lexington Neb
The March 15 report notes the trials of Mrs. Fred Late and James Dinsmore for the murders of their spouses. Both families lived in the same house when the killings occurred. Dinsmore testifies that Lane killed Mrs. Dinsmore and then himself.
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Lexington
Neb
Fred Late
James Dinsmore
Dinsmore
Lane
Police arrest restaurant owners over music without license
In New York on March 15 police arrested owners of several fashionable eateries including the Imperial hotel on charges of playing music without a concert hall license. Police also visited the Hotel Majestic the Marie Antoinette the St. Andrew and the Empire and ordered music stopped.
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New York
Imperial Hotel
Hotel Majestic
Marie Antoinette
St. Andrew
Empire
Coroner Jury Finds Gas Explosion Fatal at Red Ash Mine
The coroner's jury in Charleston West Virginia concluded its inquiry into the Red Ash mine disaster. They found that B. B. Long and others died from a gas explosion at Red Ash mine in Fayette county on March 6 1900 caused by lack of proper ventilation on that date.
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Charleston
W. Va
Red Ash Mine
B. B. Long
Red Ash
Fayette County
Five Hundred Miners Strike at A. J. Davis Colliery
Five hundred miners at the A. J. Davis colliery in Warrior Run Wilkes Barre Pa struck seeking a new docking boss after claiming excessive docking. They refused to return to work until their wage claims are addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
A. J. Davis
Warrior Run
Banner Status Salve Promoted by Skin Specialist
A world renowned skin expert prescribes a salve hailed as the best for piles burns ulcers and skin diseases sold by all druggists. Dialogue notes mention dangers of ram and transport devices in a humorous exchange.
Forty's Honey and Tak Said To Relieve Severe Cough
G Vacher of 157 Oagood St Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe grippe with a harsh cough. He claims a bottle of Forty's Honey and Tak provided immediate relief and relief was noted within the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vacher
Oagood St
Chicago
Trotting Record Notes California Tracks and Races
Polo ponies used for park and ring riding in Philadelphia. Hurka 2:15% in Tom Keating’s California stable described as crackerjack. Edna Simmons 2:12% back in training after a layoff. California touted for many mile tracks relative to population. Long Dang, former driver of T. W. Roberts, returns to racing in San Francisco. Dione 2:00% in road riding with no headway against her. Baker 2:17% suspected ring misbred, now claimed Electryon 2:24% offspring. Yellow Tail 110 pounds defeats Advance Guard in Oakland with 1:39 mile. Pilatus 2:00% at Louisville track in good form. Quarter crack lack of effect on form. Spler to race Lucky Baldwin horses in Chicago this summer.
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Philhis
Huréka
Ira
Tom Keating
California
Edna Simmons
Eleitas
Long Dang
T. W. Roberts
St. Egule
A. B. Spreckels
San Francisco
Electryon
Electioneer
Yellow Tail
Advance Guard
Oakland
Cal
Pilatus
Looulaville
W. J. Spler
Major Domo
Fair
Baldwin
Chicago
Dr Kings New Discovery Public Giveaway Promise
Advertisement notes Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away over ten million trial bottles. Claims it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Promises free trial bottle via C D Kroefel druggist with a 50 cent and one dollar sizes and guarantee or price refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. D. Kroefel
Draggist
Pries
Kruger declares unity after Natal campaign setbacks
President Kruger writes from Pretoria that burghers will fight to death if needed and that Boer forces are returning to defend their own soil. He says the Natal campaign lasted longer than expected, the British cannot reach Pretoria, and Steyn Joubert and he are fully united with no differences. God help us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kruger
Evening Journal
Pretoria
Berlin
Natal
Steyn
Joubert
President McKinley Signs Financial Bill into Law
Washington March 15 President McKinley signed the financial bill making it law. He used a new gold pen and holder brought by Mr Overstreet for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Overstreet
London Ky Divided Races Refute GOP Stronghold Claim
London Kentucky shows an even split between Democrats and Republicans in recent politics, contradicting the idea of a solid Republican base. The piece notes a sizable past margin against Goebel and promotes Walker's Tonic as a health remedy claimed to energize brain, heart, and nervous system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Goebel
Walker
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Saly
Montaguebie
Johannesemng
Fonther
Bloemim
Willie Golliver
Council of Directors
International Board of Women's and
Young Women's Christian Associations
Cleveland
Frst
American Railway and Maintenance of Ways Association
Buffalo
Fischer
Wilmarans
Tranevaal Executive Council
Europe
Draggisto
W. Groves
South Africa
Beer Trust
Moon
Cromer
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock
New York Livestock
Toledo
Senator Pfeffer
Wellmer
Ram
Willy
FSB
Ao AG
Castoria
FoLey
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