Mafeking Relief Hinted As Boer Resistance Wanes
Reports from Bloemfontein and London indicate Mafeking relief is near with Boers surrendering in large numbers after proclamations. Gen Pole-Carew and Gen Gatacre linked at Springfontein, Fourteen Streams engagement favored the British. Lord Roberts plans swift, broad operations across the region.
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Cape Town
Mafeking
Drummond Sod Peshman
London
South Africa
Col. Phamer
Lord Methuen
Col. Peakman
Lord Roberts
Rrazer
Bloemfontein
Pole-Carew
Hhelmwood
Bloemfontein Oy
Orange River
Natal
Thabu Nehu
Kroonstidt
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Mafeking Relief Hinted as Boer War Moves Progress
London dispatch reports the Morning Post suggesting Mafeking may be relieved by Col Plumer before Lord Methuen reaches the area. It notes progress toward pacifying the Free State and potential peace sentiment among Transvaal Boers while Churchill cites 14,000 Boers with 20 guns in the Biggarsberg range.
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Mafeking
London
Spencer Wilkingon
Morning Post
Col Plumer
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Free State
Transvaal Boers
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Winston Churchill
Biggarsberg
Roberts Dispatches Regular Railway Service to Cape Town Reopened
London reports Field Marshal Lord Roberts dated Bloemfontein March 18 says guards brigade returned from Norval's Pont and burghers surrendered to Gen Pole-Carew at Edenburg and elsewhere. Belmont command notes deserters with a Maxim and two 9 pounders entering Coles.
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Bloemfontein
Pole- Carew
Springfontein
Gatacre
Norval
Clements
Edenburg
Cape Town
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Guards Brigade
Norval’s Pont
Cavalry Brigade Reaches Thaba Nelu to Proclaim Peace
Brigadier General Pole-Carew orders the cavalry to Thaba Nelu to reassure locals and distribute the proclamation. Lord Methuen arrived at Warrenton on March 16, preventing the Deviation bridge from destruction and securing the pont on the Vaal. The English mail was sent from there by rail yesterday and the regular Cape Town railway service will reopen tomorrow.
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Pole- Carew
Berg
Thaba Nelu
Free State
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Vaal
Cape Town
Mafeking Garrison Holds Out Awaiting Relief
A Mafeking dispatch dated March 10 reports the garrison holding on quarter rations with occasional cattle captures. Home made guns bombard Boer trenches as rumors claim brutal treatment of natives, prompting defensive mobilization by Col. Baden-Powell who bars native attacks despite pleas to act.
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Mafeking
Lourenzo Marques
Stadt
Baden-Powell
Transvaal Seeks Settlement With United States Pressure
Transvaal State Secretary Reitz tells The Times correspondent that the American reply is highly satisfactory and US pressure should lead to a settlement agreeable to both republics. He warns Burghers will defend independence to the last, even as he acknowledges the seriousness of the situation.
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London
the Times
Lourenzo Marques
Reitz
Transvaal
Kang
United States
Amazon corps formed in Pretoria with 2000 uniformed women
A dispatch from Bloemfontein reports that the war may end soon as educated Boers accept the inevitable. A 2000 woman corps named the Amazon corps has been formed in Pretoria, all uniformed in kilts and armed.
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London
Daily News
Vloemfontein
Pretoria
List of Boer Losses in Early Kimberley and Ladysmith Relief
Pretoria dispatch reports chief intelligence official Molen granf gives figures for Boer losses before Kimberley and Ladysmith relief. Killed 677, wounded 2,120, with 4,351 total from accidents sickness and other disabling causes.
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Pretoria
Intelligence Department
Molengranf
Kimberley
Ladysmith
Fremont Man Convicted of First Degree Murder After Long Jury Deliberation
Louis Bilow was found guilty of first degree murder after an 18 hour jury deliberation in Fremont Ohio. He had previously shot and killed Jacob fess, the father of his sweetheart, years earlier. He was arrested in Washington last fall as the defense argued insanity and sought a separate sanity trial.
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Fremont, O
Louis Bilow
Billow
Jacob [Fess
Washington
Lingering La Grippe Cough and Local Remedy Claim
A Chicago reader reports his wife suffered a severe la grippe with a harsh cough. He credits Foley’s Honey and Tar with giving immediate relief, noting a 50 cent bottle cured the cough. price later listed as 25 cents.
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G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Aguinaldo Capture Seen Ending Revolt In Luzon
Manila dispatch notes Aguinaldo's capture as a turning point in the rebellion. Insurgents, aided by Spanish residents, seek favorable terms from Congress while American forces tighten control and suppress communications. Troop movements and port openings push trade, though violence and ambushes persist across Luzon corners.
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Otis
Hong Kong
Mabini
Flores
Spain
Philippines
Congress
Luzon
Louis Spitzel
Louis Splitzel & Co
Ilong-Keng
Taylor
89Th
Calamba
Morong
Albay
Legaspi
Donzol
Maj
Allen
43D
Samar
Lukban
Kobbe
Leyte
Gen. MacaArthur
Lepanto
Union
Aguinaldo
Fathers sons die in Melcury valley farmhouse fire
Alfred New York March 1 Two sons of Eugene Ferrin aged 9 and 3 were burned to death in the Forein farmhouse in Melcury valley near the village yesterday. Mr Ferrin rescued his wife and two of the other children but was driven back by the flames in a failed attempt to save the two who perished.
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Alfred
N. Y
Eugene Ferrin
Forein
Melcury Valley
Mr. Ferrin
Baddy
Boxing tragedy near Levin Lakes claims life of Frank Cass
In an eighth round incident at Levin Lakes yesterday, Frank Cass aged unknown was fatally struck on the left chest by a glove during a sparring match with Tiert Whidden. Cass died about thirty minutes later.
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Santa Cruz
Cali
Frank Cass
Yeours Old
Levin Lakes
Cass
Porto Rican Government Bill Holds Place in Senate
Washington March 19 The Porto Rican governmental bill remains on the senate calendar as unfinished business. A Republican caucus committee is working to harmonize the party and report a version acceptable to most Republicans. Senator Foraker is drafting amendments to perfect the bill for possible swift action once a favorable report is received.
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Washington
Senate
Republican Caucus Committee
Caucus Committee
Caucus
Senator Foraker
Mob Surrounds Joplin Jail Demanding Arrested Suspect
At 11 o'clock two mobs totaling about 2000 citizens surrounded the city jail in Joplin Missouri demanding the surrender of a negro held for assaulting a 7 year old white girl. Officers fled when the mob forced entry and the prisoner was smuggled to a safer location.
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Joplin
British Forces Press Rebels in Northborne Campaign
The Glenogle reports from Hong Kong that British troops pursue Matselleh's rebel group for weeks. Three forts are destroyed, rebels retreat to forests, and scores are killed. Supplies delay further actions due to ammunition shortages.
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Tacoma
Wash
Glenogle
Hong Kong
Northborne
Matselleh
Wheeler May Seek Swearing In If Army Resignation Accepted
Washington reports Gen. Joseph Wheeler may appear at the bar of the house to be sworn in this week. There is no objection to his admission if the president has accepted his resignation as brigadier general before he presents himself. The matter may be referred to a committee.
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Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Foggy’s Henry and Tar Advised Before It Is Too Late
Caution urges many people to use Foggy's Henry and Tar promptly for cough and cold relief. Drugstores carry the remedy.
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Henry
Pinkerton Files Bankruptcy Against $2400 Gold Daugherty Judgment
Neal Pinkerton of Milford Indiana petitions bankruptcy in Mishawaka court seeking relief from a $2400 breach of promise judgment to Myrtle Daugherty of Chicago. He claims assets total $20. Referee Lambert has not issued a decision and Judge Baker must rule on the case.
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Milford
Ind
Neal Pinkerton
Lambert
Mishawaka
Myrtle Daugherty
Chicago
Pinkerton
Baker
Vandalia Train Wreck Destroys Engine and Thirteen Cars
In Logansport Indiana a rear end collision on the Vandalia crossing of Vandalia and Panhandle tracks destroyed the engine of the second freight section and 18 cars of the first unit. Fire consumed the wreckage after the crash.
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Logansport
Ind
Panhandle
Pan Handle Railway to Pay $800 Judgement in Fire Case
In Wabash Indiana the Pan handle Railway agrees to pay Indiana Horseshoe company 800 dollarsJudgment for the Marion factory fire four or five years ago. The final verdict after four years of costly litigation was in the plaintiff’s favor in three trials and the verdict was affirmed. The total costs amount to 11000 dollars and a 25000 dollar salt was involved. The company will settle in the Wabash circuit court.
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Wabash, Ind
Panhandle Railway Company
Indiana Horseshoe Company
Marion
Wabasheffrcuit
Wedding Shaken Up in Kokomo With Dynasmnite Threat
Kokomo Indiana on March 19 a stick of dynasmnite was an uninvited guest at a Howard county wedding. Police investigated the disturbance and no injuries were reported. The article notes the explosive device caused alarm but no further details on suspects or motive.
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Kokomo
Ind
Howard County
Explosive Charivari Shocks Party at Brimming Supper
Guests attended a supper when a crowd of boys exploded a device in a charivari attempt. The blast shook the house, blew windows, and sent furniture about, alarming hosts and guests. The blower misjudged the power of the explosive.
Street Improvement Resisted in Wabash Moneyed Paving Case
Property owners on Hill Street in Wabash Indiana obtained a temporary injunction to stop the city council from awarding a $50 000 sheet asphalt paving contract set for this summer A majority favor the work and Judge Shively is expected to rule tomorrow on whether the injunction will be dissolved permitting the council to proceed with the contract
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Wabash
Ind
Hill Street
Shively
Unpopular ordinance vetoed by Verre Haute mayor
The mayor vetoed a city contract ordinance for renumbering houses. The Board of Public Works awarded the contract amid indignation that it left property owners at the mercy of the contractor and stripped owners of discretion over numeral style and arrangement on houses.
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Verre Haute
Ind
Board of Public Works
Vaccination Certificates Issued For Terre Haute Pupils
Terre Haute board of health has issued 4475 vaccination certificates to city school pupils. The certificates serve for future use if another general vaccination policy is adopted. Over 1000 pupils remain out of school, most due to sore arms.
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Terre Haute
Ind
City Board of Health
Marion transit fare cut sparks fight with rival company
In Marion Indiana on March 19, a conflict erupts between the Marion Transit Railway and Union Traction companies as Union Traction cuts its fare on competing lines from five to one cent.
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Marion
Ind
Marion Transit Railway Company
Union Traction Company
Marion Transit Company
St Pauls Methodist Church Destroyed by Fire
In Lafayette Indiana the St Pauls Methodist church burned completely yesterday. Firefighters battled the blaze as it spread rapidly and the structure and furniture were consumed with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars, partially insured.
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Lafayette
Ind
St. Paul's Methodist Church
SabLve World Skin Specialist Prescription Healing Salve
A globally known skin specialist crafts a salve claimed to heal piles burns scalds ulcers running sores and all skin diseases. The advertisement touts it as the most healing salve.
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SabLve
Double Tragedy in Butte Saloonkeeper Slays Couple
Infuriated saloon keeper Thomas Pooley shot his son-in-law Thomas Littlejohn and Littlejohns wife Lyda on a street. Littlejohn died. Lyda Littlejohn died at the hospital. Pooley arrested. The baby survived unharmed amid prior family strife.
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Butte
Mon
Thomas Pooley
Thomas Littlejohn
Lyda
Littlejohn
Pooley
Havana Carnival Ends After Busy Social Season
Havana society leaders say the carnival has been the liveliest season yet with daily balls picnics reviews dinners teas and receptions. Social diversion continues toward Good Friday as venues and entertainments clash for calendar dates.
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Havana
Manchster Man Credits Dr King New Discovery
Mr W A Hines of Manchester I3 writes of a near death from measles related lung disease. He claims Dr King New Discovery for Consumption cured him after doctors predicted death and says it costs $50 but he would pay. He reports many others used it on his recommendation and that trial bottles are available at a local store.
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W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
C.D. Noor Valrog
Nine Hurt As Coal Chute Drops On Ninth Avenue Elevated
In New York on March 19 a coal chute fell from the Ninth Avenue elevated line damaging roofs of cars and injuring nine passengers who were scattered by the wreckage.
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New York
Ninth Avenue
Georgia Timber Supply Declared Sufficient for Nine Years
Lumbermen estimate Georgia’s timber stock will last nine years at current sawing rates of 2.6 million feet daily. An ad touts Walker's Tonic as restoring vitality by boosting brain function heart action and nervous system health.
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Georgia
Walker
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