Steyn Deposed in Free State Crisis as Roberts Advances
Report from Springfontein notes Steyn ousted as Free State president with a committee at Kronstadt governing. Kitchener and Plumer move forces toward Mafeking while Lord Roberts marches on Pretoria with 70,000 troops. News also cites Delagoa Bay railway award debate and mixed British reaction in Cape Colony.
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Springfontein
Steyn
Free State
Kronstadt
London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Mafeking
Col. Plumer
Crocodile Pools
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Snyman
French
Olivier
Basutoland
Kroonstad
Ladybrand
Buller
Natal
Biggnarsberg
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay Railway
Delagoa Bay
Milner Mission Ties to Martial Law in Gordonia
Cape Town reports Sir Alfred Milner travels north to press martial law. He aims to use his influence to pacify disaffected centers as the Cape government backs him. Martial law has been proclaimed in Gordonia districts following loyalist requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape
Gordonia
Deputies Urge Halt on Cannon Exports via Skoda Factory
Deputies Wolf and Lemisch telegraph the premier Dr. Von Koerber urging action to stop the export of 45 cannon said to have left the Skoda factory in Bohemia bound for Trieste. It is alleged the weapons are intended for British forces in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Wolf and
Lemisch
von Koerber
Skoda
Bohemia
Trieste
South Africa
Joubert Prepares Resistance at Cronstandt
A letter from an interpreter at the Free States reports Gen. Joubert commanding combined forces at Cronstandt with ample guns and provisions, promising determined resistance.
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Bloemfontein
Free States
Joubert
Cronstandt
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Purity
A promotional tract extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and health builder. It claims many users recovered vitality and appetite, including Mrs. M. A. Logan of Rutland and J. B. Best of Woodbury, praising its purifying effects and urging its use. It also cites a non-irritating laxative, Hood's Pills, to complement the regimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Post Street
Rutland
Sarsapavilla
J. B. Best
Woodbury
N. J
Banane
Defeat of Plummers Forces Reported From Lobatsi
War office releases Nicholsons telegram from Cape Town detailing Col Plumers march at Lobatsi on March 14. Boers attacked from the south at Goodes Siding. Lieut Col Bodles post retreated to main position with casualties including Lieut Chapman and a corporal. Afternoon shelling from a ridge. Lt A J Tyler died of wounds. one native killed.
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Plummer
London
War Office
Cape Town
Nicholson
Bulawayo
Plumer
Lobastsi
Goodes Siding
Bodle
Chapman
A. J. Tyler
Isolating Plumer's Forces Near Gaberoons
A Lourenzo Marques dispatch to The Daily News reports from Pretoria that British Commander Eloff is isolating Col. Plumer's forces near Gaberoons. The item notes the strategic maneuver in the theater observed as of Friday.
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Plumer
London
Daily News
Lourenzo Marques
Pretoria
Eloff
Col. Plumer
Gaberoons
Trade Review predicts mixed signals for 1900s economy
Bradstreet notes irregularities across trade and industry due to counter currents but overall outlook remains favorable. A possible general machinists strike is seen as a minor risk, balanced by spring lake ore settlements and wage gains for coal miners stove molders and other freight and steel related workers. Weekly business failures rise compared with last year and earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet’s
Froit and
Steel
United States
Puwinber Jyz
ISUS
A Bold Bandit Robs Western Train Near Hanbury
A lone masked robber with a painted mustache held up the southbound Kansas City St. Joseph and Council Bluffs train four miles south of Hanbury Iowa yesterday. Conductor Billy McGee and flagman Moore were aboard. using Moore as a shield the bandit took $200 in cash and a gold watch, then vanished as the train slowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingle
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Hanbury
Billy McGee
Moore
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabjets Ad Refund Offer
A vintage advertisement promises a refund if Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabjets fail to cure KW. Groves signs the box with a son’s name noted. Price listed as 23 cents and marketed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groves
Son Eae
Paris Police Raid Opium Den Among Society Members
Paris police raided an opium den frequented by fashionably connected Parisians and Chinese officials. Detective Chief M. Cochefort questioned eight ladies and gentlemen found intoxicated, part of the city’s elite.
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Paris
M. Cochefort
Recommendation for Epileptics and Insane P atients Colonies
Indianapolis reports from the state board of charities propose a dedicated village for epileptics and colonies for able bodied insane patients under hospital supervision. The annual figures show 765 epileptics and 3874 children placed in homes, with costs and truancy data detailed.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Charities
Fort Wayne
Child Saving Department
Discouraged Employees At Republic Steel Plant
In Alexandria Indiana March 24 employees of the Republic steel trust report discouragement as most departments shut down with only sheet and puddling mills continuing. Bar and 12 inch mills started two weeks ago but have now closed indefinitely. Workers, no longer focused on weekly pay talks, await further developments while management had pledged weekly wages but has not fulfilled the promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ind
Republic Company
Steel Trust
Clinton Councilman Sues for Divorce in Infidelity Case
Clinton Ind March 24 City Councilman John L Horney files for divorce alleging his wife’s infidelity naming Rev Father John F Stanton as co respondent Father Stanton has left Clinton and another priest is taking up his duties the case has caused a sensational stir in the region due to the prominence of those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clnton
Ind
John L. Horney
John F. Stanton
B.tanton
Clinton
Fire destroys Kokomo wood enameling plant third time
In Kokomo Indiana on March 24 a Japanning department fire totally wrecked the wood enameling works for the third time in months. The blaze caused losses over 5000 dollars and was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Japanning Department
Kokomo Wood Enameling Works
Court Blocked by Smallpox Order Causes Court Delay
Scottsburg Indiana March 24. Unless the county board of health rescinds last week’s order prohibiting indoor meetings in Vienna Johnson and Jennings townships the Scott circuit court cannot convene next Monday in regular term in this city Vienna township.
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Scottsburg
Ind
County Board of Health
Vienna
Johnson and
Jennings
Scott Circuit Court
Vienna Township
Brothers buried together after fatal heart death shock
Fred Walters died of heart disease eight hours after his brother's sudden death. Both men were estranged for years and will be buried in the same grave in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tluntington
Ind
Fred Walters
Sawmill Explosion Near Muncie Kills Two. Several Die
At the James Nickum sawmill six miles southwest of Muncie Indiana an explosion from a broken water pump and boiler on full steam killed two men and left others fatally injured. The dead include Marion Carey and Thomas Sullivan with multiple injuries reported for Cliff Van Buskirk Lon Van Buskirk James Dragstrim Jamies McCreary Will Green and others. Nickum narrowly survived as debris buried the building.
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Muncie
Ind
James Nickum
Marion Carey
Thomas Sullivan
Clifford van Buskirk
Lon van Buskirk
James Dragstrim
Jamies McCreary
Will Green
Nickum
Postmaster Freezes Fraud Probe on Nickum Letters
Washington department ordered release of 85 letters held for several weeks after an investigation into alleged fraudulent use of the mails. The government found no fraud intended and Nickum received his registered letters with joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Powell
Washington Department
B. Nickum
Tragedy in Valparaiso Man Fatally Wounds Self While Hunting
Valparaiso Indiana on March 24 22 year old George Guehert accidentally discharged his gun while hunting. The blast entered under his chin and blew his head nearly off leaving a widow.
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Valparaiso, Ind
George Guehert
Posey townships smallpox cases reported
In Posey township four miles west of Brazil Indiana ten smallpox cases are reported as of March 24. Local health officials monitor spread and urge vaccination and precautionary measures.
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Brazil
Ind
Posey Township
Here
Cannibals Devour Three Officers in New Guinea
Vancouver reports a shocking tale from Dutch New Guinea where three Gen. Pell officers were killed and eaten by island cannibals after being captured while photographing shore sites. Ernest Weigen, wounded by arrows, described the scene as companions were tied to trees and portions of their flesh were roasted. The Dutch warship Sumatra is preparing to avenge the killings.
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Vancouver
B. C
Warrimoo
Dutch New Guinea
Gen. Pell
Ecannibals
Ernest Weigen
Sumatra
Death From Rat Poison Shock in Indianapolis
Mrs. Eliz abeth Black wife of Frank J Black of Hillside avenue died yesterday after taking a dose of rat poison. She leaves a husband and an eight year old son. The tragedy occurred in Indianapolis on March 24.
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Indianapolis
Elizabeth Black
Frank J. Black
Hillside Avenue
Young Man Dies After Wagon Runaway Near Clinton
Lloyd Harrison aged 17 son of Joseph Harrison died from injuries after being thrown from a wagon during a runaway incident three miles west of Clinton Indiana. He died yesterday following the accident reported March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Ind
Lloyd Harrison
Joseph Harrison
Child Burned In Fire At Mahaffey Home
A young child of Louis Mahaffey was severely burned after falling into a fire yesterday while the mother was out of the room.
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Madison, and
Louis Mahaffey
Rentha
Redmond Found Aboard Manila Prisoner Identity Hangs
San Francisco reports a prisoner in Manila believed to be Jim Redmond the outlaw linked to multiple murders. A ex Pinkerton detective and US Army member aided the arrest claiming accuracy. Redmond, Kennedy linked to Miss Emma Schumacher's 1897 Kansas City killing, fled with the rough riders.
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San Francisco
Manila
Jim Redmond
Rough Riders
Miss Schumacher
Kansas City
Jack Kennedy
Redman
Pinkerton
United States Army Corps
Philippines
John Kennedy
Emma Schumacher
Redmond
Cuba
Kennedy
Seventeenth
Cambell Streets
Senate backs Porto Rican relief bill conference report
The Senate adopted the conference report on the Porto Rican relief bill by 35 to 15 in a party line vote. Democrats largely opposed. Tillman attacked the measure as misdirection while Gallinger and Spooner defended the report and tariff provisions. Stewart of Nevada joined Republicans on the roll.
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Senate
Conference
Washington
Stewart
Tillman
Republicas
Gallinger
Rep
N. IL
Spooner
Wis
South Carolina
Notable Texas official Dr. William Yandell commits suicide
El Paso report states Dr. William Yandell state quarantine officer at El Paso shot himself at home last night. He was a well known Texas figure. The death is described as suicide by firearm.
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el Paso
Tex
William Yandell
Texas
Young Richmond youth hanged for assault
Richmond Virginia March 24 Rueben Griggs a 16 year old colored youth was hanged at Cumberland court house yesterday for criminal assault on a 7 year old girl of the same color.
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Richmond
Rueben Griggs
Cumberland Court House
Sparks from the Wire and World News Roundup
A collage of brief notes reports deaths and events from across the United States and abroad. Ed L Cooper dies at 100 in Greenfield. A F Thomas hangs himself in Mansfield. a Sapho book bill advances in Congress. poet Sherman Rogers dies in Santa Barbara. Entre Rios rebels surrender. Oscar Alexander sentenced for murder in Louisville. George M Woodridge dies in Marietta. Brazilian military reorganization commission formed. Capt Thomas Wilson dies in Jerusalem. Treasury shows cash and gold balances. Osman Pasha health improving. F S Carlisle sues Modern Woodmen over a serious initiation injury. German official denies US Germany peace joint efforts in South Africa. senate peace committee debates timing on Porto Rican bill.
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Edward L. Cooper
Greenfield
Ill
A. F. Thomas
Mansfield
Tex
Congress
Thomas Wilson
Central National Bank of Cleveland
Jerusalem
Ono
Treasury
Constantinople
United States
Osman Pasha
Carlisle
Woodmen of America
Grand Rapids
Mich
Germany
South Africa
Senate
JAIL GUARDED AS COTTON CONFESSES MURDER
A lynch mob threat in Emporia prompted Governor to order troops from the Richmond Blues. The confessed killer Cotton, a prisoner who escaped Portsmouth jail, is held at Stoney Creek Sussex with authorities promising further arrests after his confession.
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Richmond
Justice of the
Saunders
Mr. Welton
Skippers
Stoney Creek
Sussex County
Welton
Portsmouth
Emporia
Greenville
Goodwyn
Richmond Blues
Coast Line
Cotton
Manchester man credits Dr King's New Discovery for cure
Mr W A Hines of Manchester recounts a near death from measles complicating lung trouble. He says doctors predicted death, but after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption he recovered. He claims many others praise its effectiveness and offers trial bottles at a local drug store.
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W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
Hundres
lLon
Cna
C.D
National Religious Jubilee Movement Prompts Clergy Address
Albert Frazer of Cincinnati leads a nationwide push for a national religious jubilee with a year of prayer and revival. The address, signed by leading clergy, seeks letters and suggestions for a coordinated movement. Abner L. Frazer invites correspondence at 2313 Nelson Avenue Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Albert Frazer
City
United States
Abner L. Frazer
Nelson Avenue
Cinefanati
Banner Salve Promoted As Universal Healing Ointment
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as the most healing ointment for horns sores and cats. It claims wide trust among druggists. The note adds a historical remark that after compulsory vaccination in German cities in 1874, smallpox cases fell mostly to foreigners from noncompulsory regions.
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Prieska
Lord Kitchener
Kroonstadt
Times
Outlook
Cape Colony
Natali
Milner
Trade Review
Ing
Bradstreet
G. Vachoer
Ossaod St
Chicago
Olutely
Moyal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Hunter
New Guinea
United States Army
Talbert
8. C
Steele
Gov. O. P. Morton
Indiana
Racine
Vladivostolk
Russia
Richard T. Greener
Harvard
Virginia Mob
Ruger
Kruger
Fairy
Henry
Tar
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