Next Battle Looms Between Buller and Botha in Natal
A March 20 dispatch notes Kruger admitting Boer endurance will wane soon. Boers concentrate at Kroonstadt amid hills and jungle as Gatacre rests at Springfontein and Ladysmith resistance shifts. Natal fighting likely, with 32 ships carrying 25,000 more troops en route to South Africa.
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Buller
Botha
Cerianderinge
Pemilry
Varoenstadt
Bloemfontein
Gatacre
Springfontein
Lord Roberts
Bidler
Ladysmith
Bhearshberg
Bott
Natal
Afrikander Band
Cape Colony
Thensagid
South Africa
Diabolical Proposal on War With France Debated in Paris
Marveli ve Vhe Chaulois publishes several letters to answer if England plans war on France after South Africa hostilities end. Cardinal Vaughin of Westminster denies any English move against colonies, urges friendly terms and restraint amid hostile French press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marveli
England
France
South
Milner Leaves Cape Town On Possible Peace Mission
A Cape Town dispatch reports Sir Alfred Milner and his private secretary departed last evening by special train. The destination is not given and observers consider a northern journey likely for a peace mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cape Town
Sir Alfred Milner
Sir Alfred
Justifiable Action Seen in Boer Plans to Strike Mines
The National Zeitung cites rumors that Boers may destroy the Transvaal gold mines to prevent the supposed authors of the war from benefiting from victory, arguing such a strike would be justifiable to deny rewards to those responsible for the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Zeiung
Transvaal
Portuguese reinforce Transvaal border by rail
The Lourenzo Marques correspondent reports Portuguese authorities sent a detachment of infantry by special train to reinforce the garrison on the Transvaal border. Gen Sir George Stewart White, defender of Ladysmith, has arrived in Cape Town but is too ill for a public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Transvaal
Cape Town
George Stewart White
Ladysmith
Senate Passes National Measures and Porto Rico Debate
Washington March 20 two measures of national importance were passed by the senate including the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill of over 25 million dollars and the claim settlement commission for war with Spain. A Porto Rican tariff and free trade amendment drew attention with Beveridge proposing free entry but not extending U S constitutional reach to Porto Rico. The session adjourned after further amendments and an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Washington
Senate
United States
Spain
Foraker
Porto Rico
Commissioner of Navigation
Secretary of the Treasury
No Progress on Porto Rican Tariff Plan in Senate
Washington reports the Porto Rican steering committee has not met due to Senator Spooner’s absence. Senators canvass the chamber for a workable basis of agreement on the tariff portion, with few favoring concessions. Beveridge signals free trade support, while others oppose tariff moves, delaying action as leaders aim to align government and tariff provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spooner
Senate
Beveridge
Fire devastates Fee Bros building on Water Street
A fire last night on Water Street in Rochester caused about 50000 dollars in damage, affecting nine firms housed in the Fee Brothers building. No fatalities reported and investigators pursue the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester, N
Fee Bros
North Water Street
Stock Broker Suspended in New York Operations
The suspension of Arthur M. Hunter, a prominent figure in receiver operations, was announced. The stock exchange indicated actions taken amid concerns over his trading conduct and related activities. The report notes scrutiny of his methods and the timing surrounding the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur M. Hunter
Rece
Ptock Exchange
Midget Executors Foote and Fairy Queen Win Disputed Will
In Fort Wayne on March 20 the Nestal will case ended with a hung jury after 11 weeks. Commodore Foote and the Fairy Queen were beneficiaries of a $64,000 estate. Other children sought to overturn the will. Attorney Edward Rosenthal collapsed during trial and was taken to a private sanitarium near Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Nestal
Charles
Eliza Nestal
Commodore Foote
Fairy Queen
Edward Rosenthal
Chicago
Cincinnati
Mrs Drake Stricken With Smallpox After Mardi Gras Trip
Walton Indiana reports Mrs D C Drake developing a well developed smallpox attack after visiting Mardi Gras in New Orleans. She grew ill en route home and was diagnosed by Dr J L Neff as an aggravated case. Grave fears of further infections exist as her condition remains alarming.
Daughters of the Revolution Cite Revolutionary Lineage
In Logansport Indiana on March 20 Mrs Deborah Baldwin aged 95 and Mrs Amy Dunkle aged 85 are named Daughters of the Revolution. Baldwin is widow of Sidney Baldwin and daughter of the late John Line tracing to early American settlers. Dunkle is widow of Peter Dunkle and daughter of John Joulass who served in the revolutionary war.
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Logansport
Ind
Deborah Baldwin
Amy Dunkle
Washington
Baldwin
John Line
America
Sidney Baldwin
Dunkle
Peter Dunkle
John Jouglass
Indiana
Terre Haute Trotting Association Announces Fall Nominations
Terre Haute Indiana announces six nomination purses for the fall meeting September 24 to 29. Two purses are 5000 dollars each the side wheeler for pacers of the 2 18 class and The Wabash for 2 2 trotters. Entries close August 20 for these races and May 14 for the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Terre Haute Trotting Association
Tyson to inherit vast estate with Sydney departure planned
William N. Tyson of Crawfordsville Indiana, a Baldwin's music store clerk, will leave in June for Sydney Australia where his large Tyson estate valued at about 16 million dollars will be partitioned in August. Tyson expects his share to be around 2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
William N. Tyson
Baldwin
Sydney
Australia
Tyson
Arcadia Dedication Marks New Methodist Church
The Arcadia Indiana Methodist church was dedicated with Rev. W. D. Parr of Fort Wayne delivering the dedicatory sermon. The modern structure cost about $8,000, seats 600, and the pastor Rev. R. J. Wade is in his third year.
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Arcadia
Ind
New Methodist
W. D. Parr
Fort Wayne
R. J. Wade
Mysterious Shooting in Chicago Claims Restaurant Cashier
Miss Annie Strother a restaurant cashier on Twenty second street was shot dead last night by a well dressed heavily veiled woman. The assailant entered through the front door walked to the desk and fired point blank before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Annie Strother
Twenty-second Street
Smallpox Case Reported in West Lebanon
Attica Ind March 20 A case of smallpox has developed at West Lebanon a young man named Smart having contracted the disease in West Virginia. Authorities weigh quarantining the town as concern grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
Attica
Ind
Smart
West Virginia
Gas Explosion Ruins Home Injures Man in Trenton
In Trenton on March 20 a natural gas leak from a broken kitchen pipe caused an explosion as the loctor tried to shut it off. The blast blew out the house side and torn partitions, badly burning St. Landon who may die from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton, Inc
Stabbing Affray in Oaktown Left Noelting Wounded
In Oaktown Jonas Noelting was stabbed in the back five times and cut several times in a fight with Leslie Phillips. Noelting is reported dying as of March 20 in Vincennes, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes, Tod
Oaktown
Jonas Noelting
Lesie Phillips
Noelting
Charlestown Postoffice Safe Blown by Burglars
The Charlestown Indiana post office was cracked by burglars. The safe door was torn, the mail boxes destroyed, the plate glass front blown out, and the room partly wrecked. About 100 dollars in stamps and 4 dollars in money were stolen. No suspects identified, believed to arrive by buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Ind
Man Arrests Self for Barber Shop Fire to Enter Prison
Jacob Reed went to police headquarters in Logansport Indiana on March 19 and asked to be arrested for setting fire to his barbershop on December 8. He says he collected 80 dollars in insurance and wishes to go to the penitentiary to reform. He was drinking and may be placed in an asylum for the insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Jacob Reed
Preacher Granted Divorce Over Abandonment Claim
Rev. J. H. Ford of the New Light church in Hagerstown Indiana has been granted a divorce from his wife alleging abandonment. He offered as evidence a postal card from his wife mailed from Asheville North Carolina asking him to never contact her again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Ind
J. H. Ford
The
New Light Church
Asheville
N. C
Crushed by His Horse in Etna Green Fallout
In Wabash Indiana on March 20 James Guy of Etna Green is dying from injuries after his horse with a broken leg fell onto him. He suffered multiple rib and sternum fractures and cannot survive.
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Wabash
Ind
James Guy
Etna Green
Guy
Cannon Stands Firm Refuses Senate Amendments on Porto Rican Bill
The house refused to concur in senate amendments to the Porto Rican relief bill. Democrats urged concurrence to speed relief, while Republicans backed Cannon in insisting the house fund the original provision for all monies collected from Porto Rican goods up to Jan 1 and future revenues. The rest of the day covered District of Columbia business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
House
Cannon
District of Columbia
Newfoundland Confederation Debate Joins Ottawa Session
Mr Martin of Prince Edward Island introduced a resolution in parliament urging Newfoundland be admitted to confederation. Sir Louis Davies cautioned that the moment was not opportune, but expressed Canada would welcome the sister colony when the time comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Martin
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
Louis Davies
Canada
Bank Robbery in Seattle Bank Rebounds with 500 Dollars
Seattle March 20 Two men robbed the First National Bank yesterday afternoon about 3 pm seizing a currency package worth about 500 dollars and escaping. Bank employees pursued the thieves but could not catch them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
First National Bank
Beecher's Body Cremated Per His Last Wish
The body of Rev. Thomas K. Beecher of Elmira, who died last week, was incinerated at the Buffalo crematory yesterday with no ceremonies, honoring his stated preference for simplicity in burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Thomas K. Beecher
Elmira
Beecher
Prevailing Prices for Grain and Livestock Markets
March 19 price notes from Indianapolis Louisville and Cincinnati markets show Wheat steady to No 2 red and No 2 white mixed with corn at 42c, oats 30c. Cattle steady around 3.50 to 4.00, hogs higher near 4.80 to 5.15, sheep quiet 3.00 to 4.75, lambs 3.50 to 7.35 depending on market and grade.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago and New York Livestock Prices Summary
Chicago cattle range 4.85 to 5.85 for steers with stockers 3.50 to 4.00 and hogs 5.00 to 5.15. sheep 4.20 to 5.00. lambs 5.50 to 7.15. New York cattle 3.00 to 5.50, hogs 5.25 to 5.40, sheep 4.25 to 6.00, lambs 5.50 to 7.75. Toledo grain notes No 2 cash corn 71 3/4 cents, oats 25 cents.
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Chicago
Anti Goebelist Lawyer Admits Arrest Plan
Cincinnati report says T C Campbell, hired by the Goebel brothers to aid the commonwealth's attorneys, claims the assassin is not yet arrested and would be taken into custody only with a force of 3000 armed men in eastern Kentucky. He says the conspiracy targets the anti Goebel party, not Republican leaders.
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Cincinnati
T. C. Campbell
Williiam Goebel
Commonwealth
Goebel
Lexington
Kentucky
anti-Goebel Party
Alleged confession in Barbourville murder case shocks Kentucky
Frankfort, March 20. F Wharton Golden of Barbourville, once a penitentiary guard, is linked to an alleged confession on the William Goebel assassination. Police have watched him since the crime. prosecutors withhold comment while one official says Golden may become a key state witness. Concerns rise he cannot safely return home and that the probe could be hindered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbourville
Frankfort
F. Wharton Golden
William Goebel
Golden
Commonwealth
Franklin
Ounty
Polsgrove
Mr. Golden
Boarbourville
Missing man F W Golden in Winchester Sky
Wide search centers on F W Golden who disappeared after leaving a hotel and heading toward the mountains. He was warned to return in Richmond, returned, and has not been seen since. Local officials and residents await any clue to his whereabouts.
Notable Decoration For Anti Foreign Official In China
March 20 Pexin. The antiforeign party gains strength as the dowager empress rewards hostile officials. Hen Tung, a leading anti foreign figure, is decorated with the three eyed peacock feather. Li Peng Hing rises to first rank. Yuh Sez named governor of Suan Si district. British interests risked by local policy.
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Hen Tung
Pexin
Li Peng Hing
Shantung
Yuh Sez
Shangtung
Suan Si
Jealousy blamed in Sandusky double tragedy
In Sandusky on March 20 Mrs. Leonard Wagner killed her husband and then shot herself at the Wagner home three miles from town. Neighbors found the bodies after entering the house last evening. Mrs Wagner likely arose from bed to shoot her husband, then killed herself at the door of the room. Authorities believe jealousy sparked the crime after repeated quarrels.
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Sandusky
Leonard Wagner
Wagner
Trial of Viola Horlocker in Poison Candy Case
The district court yesterday began the trial of Viola Horlocker on charges of sending a package of poisoned candy to Mrs. C. B. Morey on April 10, 1899. The case centers on the alleged delivery of the tainted confection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nlastings
Neb
Viola Horlocker
C. B. Morey
Aged Statesman Dead in Cadiz Ohio Home
Cadiz Ohio reports the death of Hon. Johnny Bingham aged statesman at his home yesterday after a long and honored career. Local officials and the community mourn the loss of a figure who served in public life for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Johnny ‘Bingham
Bryan Platform Adopted by Nebraska Democrats
Nebraska Democrats endorse a platform largely drafted by William J. Bryan calling for the Chicago plank, support for 16 to 1, oppose a large standing army, denounce the Porto Rican tariff bill, distrust trusts and imperialism, and back popular vote for U.S. senator. Both Democratic and Populist conventions rally behind Bryan and urge delegations to back him in Kansas City and Sioux Falls.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Kansas City
Nebraska
Chicago
United States
Bryan
Sioux Falls
The Islands Need Ten Thousand Porto Ricans Petition Relief
About 10 000 Porto Ricans gathered at the governor general’s palace in San Juan led by the chamber of commerce to petition relief for the island. The deputation met Lieut Col Hall in Gen Davis’s absence and promised justice, with a report of the proceedings to Washington. The crowd dispersed orderly amid cheers for the United States and the governor general.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Washington
Vivas
United States
A Church Going City in Indianapolis
The Rev. R. V. Hunter reports a city survey showing three-fourths of residents belong to a church. About half of church members attend regularly, making them faithful. One-fourth of the population do not attend any church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
R. V. Hunter
Fire destroys Orr linseed oil mill and Piqua flouring mill
A major blaze in Piqua Ohio last night wiped out the W P Orr linseed oil mill with losses estimated between 165000 and 175000. The second largest plant in the United States burned as did the Piqua flouring mill causing about 75000 in losses. Both properties were insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua
W. P. Orr
United States
The Reverend Arthur C. McGiffert Leaves Presbyterian Church
Prof. Arthur C. McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary has withdrawn from the Presbyterian church. He mailed a letter to Moderator Duffield of the New York Presbytery requesting his name be stricken from the rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Co. McGiffert
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Duffield
New York Presbytery
Admiral Dewey and Miles in 1899 era notes
A collage of 1899 items mentions Admiral Dewey traveling south with smallpox cases on the Newark limited to two, Gen Nelson A Miles assessing Charlestown harbor defenses, and a New York grand jury indicting 14 policy gamblers. Also notes Zanzibar ivory trade, treasury balances, sugar prices, and Banner Salve ads with medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral
Berlin
American Sugar Refining Company
Arthur F. Greely
Patents
Otis
Manila
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Kinneus
Industrial Commission
Atlanta
South
Treasury
General Fund
Slabpol
Stage Glints and theater moves hit New York and Manila
Rose Coghlan will not stage a new play by her late brother Charles Coghlan next season and plans a revival of his Madame. A bold company including Pilar Morin and Alexa heads to Manila. Other notes include The Lady of the Links introducing golf to vaudeville, Christie MacDonald amid marriage rumors, and Maid Marian set as a Casino New York sequel to Robin Hood.
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Rose Coghlan
Charles Coghlan
Madame
Alice Nielsen
Nashville
Alice
Laura Joyce Bell
Christie MacDonald
the Rounders
William Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Whishaw
Beerbohm Tree
Harry Davenport
Casino
New York
Bostonians
Edna May
London
Kerker
Morton
Senate stalls Bynum nomination for New York port appraiser
Washington March 20 in an executive session the senate again tried to bring up the nomination of Hon. W. D. Bynum as appraiser for the port of New York but was blocked by Senator Jones Arkansas. The effort to set a day for a vote failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Fairbanks
W. D. Bynum
New York
Jones
Arkansas
Life and Death Fight of W A Hines of Manchester Indiana
W A Hines recounts a miraculous escape from death after measles led to severe lung trouble and consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his cure after other doctors predicted death. He reports many users agree it cures coughs and lung ailments and notes price and trial offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D
Mrs Beveridge to Move to Dansville Sanitarium
Mrs Albert J Beveridge, who went to Asheville North Carolina a month ago, has not adjusted and has taken a turn for the worse. She will be taken to the Dansville New York sanitarium. Dr A G Wimberlin of Indianapolis, her physician, accompanies her.
Beara the The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature
Reading of a Tatters-Say notice invokes the identity Hasben-WI as the name linked to a affluent social set in Philadelphia. The misspelled line hints at a cosmopolitan critique amid a shopfront branding debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasben
W.I
Philadelphia Press
Forrey’s Honey and Tar Boosts Cough Relief
G Vacher of 157 Osgood St Chicago reports a severe grippe and bad cough. After using a bottle of Forrey’s Honey and Tar, relief was immediate and a 50 cent bottle cured the cough entirely. Price 25c and 0c. All druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Draggista
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Kroonstadt
Daily Telegraph
Kruger
War Office
Mafeking
George Winndham
House of Commons
Rouxville
Coruaudant Olivier
Ahroonstadt
Botna
Portugues
Gen. White
Albert J. Beveridge
Rochester
Father
Cass County
Clos
Eseaaeen
Toledo
Braska
Dr. McGiffert
Assizes
Banner Save
All Druggista
Guernia
Mme. Pilar-Morin
Mlle
Alexa
William Blaisdell
Clara Lavine
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