Quiet Hopes for Mafeking Hold and New Boer Actions
Reports from Pretoria and London indicate Gen Joubert plans to return to Natal amid cautious British advances from Kimberley toward Grobqtown and Fourteen Streams. Boer envoys Woolmarans Fischer and Wessels head to Naples and New York seeking intervention. Times cites Boers likely able to field about 80 000 at the front after losses.
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London
War Office
Mafeking
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Kimberley
Groquitown
French
Bloemfontein
Thatha Nehu
Olivier
Liggersberg
Muller
Washbank
Lord Roberts
Church ill urges lenient policy toward rebels in South Africa
London dispatches report Winston Churchill calls for generosity toward rebels and warns against harsh treatment to royalist demands. He likens Dutch traitors to British-born rebels as the result of past African crimes and urges leniency unless rebels are captured. Spencer Wilkinsen cautions about the vast task remaining and limited British gains in the Free State. The Merna Post notes Mr. Stein acted against his own judgment under Fischer's persuasion to stay uncaptured while resistance lasts.
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Lawrencey
London
Winston Churchill
Cape Town
Africa
Bhite
Spencer Wilkin-sen
Morning Post
South Africa
Free State
Gmour
Bitern
Merna Post
Stein
Fischer
Cape Town Expedition Leaves Kimberley for Riquatown
London reporting that a strong Kimberley expedition has departed for Riquatown. Movements are expected to attract considerable notice.
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London
Cape Town
The
Daily Mail
Kimberley
Riquatown
Boers Trekking Northward Reported Near Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein March 2 Gen French returns from Thaba Wehú after failing to engage the Boers who are trekking northward, raising concern over movement and potential clash as forces reposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloemfontein
French
Thaba Wehu
Amende Honorable Apology Over Durban Mail Case
Lord Salisbury apologized to the United States for the Durban censor opening mail to ex Consul Charles E. Macrum at Pretoria. Secretary Hay will send the apology to the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Macrum’s case is heard. Macrum signals readiness to be heard by Chairman Hitt. Incident notes a building casualty in New York where a man was killed and another fatally injured by falling iron girders at a new schoolhouse.
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Washington
Lord Salabary
United States
Durban
Charles E. Macrum
Pretoria
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hay
Macrum
Department
Hitt
Macron
Wendy
New York
Ifs
Dew School House
Porto Rican tariff vote and Hanna denial
Senator Foraker stated he would push the Porto Rican tariff bill to a vote today. Senator Hanna denied a Washington newspaper claim of a deal with the Republican national committee and urged an investigation. Alaska licensing reforms were debated amid district taxes. The army bill faced scrutiny over promotions and permanent force levels, with Philippine policy also discussed.
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Washington
Foraker
Senate
Hanna
Republican National Committee
House of Representatives
District of
Alaska
House
Hull
Jett
Ills
Cox
Tenn
Ridgeley
Kan
Meyer
Pottawattomie Indians Press Fishing and Hunting Rights Claim
Representatives of the Pottawattomie Indians urged the House committee on Indian affairs to back subclas sion to the Court of Claims for a land claim in Illinois on Lake Michigan fronting the Chicago lakefront. They contend the tribe never surrendered fishing and hunting rights, which they say cover accretions between the old survey line and the present water line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Court of Claims
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Chicago Lake
Empress Dowager Orders Chinese Cruisers for Strait Action
The Shanghai correspondent reports the empress dowager ordered cruisers Hai Tien and Hai Shou to the straits settlement to join forces against reformers led by Kan Yu Wei. The plan relies on their 24 knot speed to outrun British ships.
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London
Shanghai
The
Daily News
Empress Dowager
Hai Tien
Hai Shou
Straits Settlement
Kan Yu Wei
Railway Accident Kills Fireman in Utah Work Train
A work train on the Oregon Short Line near Nephi Utah derailed yesterday. Fireman Charles Thompson was killed and six others were seriously hurt in the crash.
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Nephi
Utah
Oregon Short Line
Here
Charles Thompson
Washington war losses report six killed and six wounded
Gen. Otis reported to the war department that six troops were killed and six wounded since his prior update, reflecting ongoing casualties under his command.
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Washington
Gen. Otis
War Department
Explosion at Hamilton fireworks factory kills Teal
In Hamilton Ontario an explosion at a fireworks factory yesterday killed Walter Teal son in law of one partner in the company. The blast destroyed the factory building and left no trace of Teal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, Ont
Walter Teal
Sparks From the Wire A Broad Roundup of Global News
The Delagoa bay arbitrators delay decision for days while bond exchanges total 143 870 000 dollars. Alaska and Klondike gold output for the year is forecast at 20 million. Burano rebel leader Matt Selleb killed by British troops. German coal famine leaves factories idle or shortened hours. General Wheeler placed on waiting orders by war department. Wabash conductor Robert S Thompson killed in Springfield Illinois. Mrs Jennie Haley 52 jumps from third story window in Jersey City. James Dunlap bank robber arrested in Chicago with burglar tools. US Germany reciprocity talks suspended awaiting French agreement senate action. New York United Irish American societies condemn queen's Ireland visit but urge calm. Treasury balance shows cash 162 554 752 with gold reserve 90 262 897.
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Delagoa Bay
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Alaska
Klondike
Matt Selleb
Burneo
Germany
War Department
Wheeler
Roberts
Thompson
Springfield
Iila
Jennie Haley
Jersey City
James Dunlap
Chicago
United States
Senate
United Irish-American Societies of
New York
Ireland
General Fond
Cough Relief Claim for La Grippe Sought by Woman
G Vacher of 157 O:gove Street Chicago states his wife suffers a severe bout of la grippe with a bad cough. He says she used Faney's Honey and Tar and experienced immediate relief from a 50 cent bottle, as noted by the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vacher
Gove St
Chicago
Faney
Lruggiste
Pitable death fire claims three in field near Mitchell
Mitchell Ind March 27 Fannie and Dottie York daughters of William York a farmer near Mitchell were burned when John Terrell set broom sedge on fire to clear a field. Dottie saved her doll but caught fire. both sisters were burned and their mother fainted while rushing to help. Dottie died a few hours later and both Fannie and the mother were in danger.
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Mitchell
Ind
Fannie
Dottie
William York
John Terrell
Farnie
Mallory Interupts Court In Dead Man Decree Case
Terre Haute Ind March 27 The circuit court room saw a sensational moment when Frank C Mallory missing over five years walked in and interrupted proceedings The case centers on declaring him dead and forfeiture of his estate with further litigation planned
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Terre Haute
Ind
Circuit Court Room
Frank C. Mallory
Mallory
Canned Goods From Stout Fire Sold Quickly in Edinburg
Canned goods from the Stout fire in Indianapolis reached Edinburg and were sold cheaply to local grocers after labels burned or washed off.Consumption of the fruit left two children in Lewis Thomas' family seriously ill and the elder daughter thought hopelessly prostrated.
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Edinburg
Ind
Indianapolis
Lewis Thomas
Tipton boy near lockjaw after nail prank
Ernest Clover aged 13 in Tipton Indiana is in danger of lockjaw following a prank. While playmates held him an associate hammered three nails into his shoe, one penetrating the foot, causing fainting and alarming condition.
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Tipton
Ind
Ernest Clover
Ernest
Denby to Return to Evansville After Long Service
Will return to Hoosierdam Evansville Indiana on March 27. Charles Denby former minister to China for 12 years and a Philippine commission appointee by President McKinley plans to settle in Evansville for the remainder of his days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Charles Denby
China
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Hartford Man Charged With Forgery and Embezzlement
Henry Kemp former Singer Sewing Machine agent charged with forgery and embezzlement. He waived a preliminary hearing and gave $600 bond. Accused of being $580 short in his accounts in Hartford City Indiana on March 27.
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Hartford
City
Ind
Henry Kemp
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Disbarment Proceedings Filed Against Attorney Henry R Robbins
Ex parte proceedings filed in Starke circuit court by Curtis A Rogers against attorney Henry R Robbins of Knox alleging severe professional misconduct and requesting disbarment.
Salmon to be placed in Lake Maxinkuckee next month
Culver IndianaMarch 27 the government fish commissioners granted cottage holders request and will release a car load of young salmon into Lake Maxinkuckee during the coming month sourced from Michigan fisheries.
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Culver
Ind
Maxinkuckee
Michigan
Midland steel works sold for near a million dollars
A New York telegram announced the formal transfer of the Midland steel works in Muncie Indiana to a trust. The sale price was close to one million dollars and work resumed at the mill today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
New York
Midland Steel Works
Local Woman Ends Life At Home In Despondent Fit
Pittsboro Indiana March 27 Mrs Al fred Walters shot herself through the right temple at her home dying from a self inflicted wound. The act followed a period of illness and deep despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Ind
Alfred Walters
Helvey Body Arrives for Philippine War Death Burial
Pendleton Indiana March 27 The body of the late Peter W Helvey arrived last evening from the Philippines and will be given a military burial He served in Company D 44th Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Ind
Peter W. Helvey
Philippines
Co. D
44Th Infantry
Big Teachers Meeting To Draw 2500 In Logansport
Logansport Indiana March 27 The Northern Indiana Teachers association issues the official programme for its March 29 30 31 meeting Two thousand five hundred teachers plan to attend most will be housed in Broadway rink high school and churches Supt Douglass reports accommodations for more than 8000 while the city can handle 4900 without issue South Bend and Anderson will bid to host the 1901 meeting
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Kamnsmpees
Logansport
Ind
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Broadway Rink
Supt. Douglass
Supt
Douglass
Gsa
South Bend
Anderson
Towpath Line eyed for summer construction
Logansport Indiana March 27 There is reason to believe the electric line along the old Wabash and Erie canal from Fort Wayne to Lafayette then Toledo will be built this summer. Its low construction cost wide reach to many cities rich agricultural country and public demand are seen as assuring a profitable start.
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Logansport
Ind
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Toledo
Indiana miners and operators conference lacks quorum
Terre Haute Indiana March 27 The conference between the miners and operators of the Indiana district remains without result as the joint meeting had no quorum yesterday Sullivan Indiana March 27 The infant son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Balinger near Sullivan accidentally set its clothing on fire and died from burns
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Sullivan, Ind
Floyd Balinger
Coal dispute eases as Big Four signs scale
Boonville Indiana reports mining trouble nearing end as Big Four Coal company signs the scale and puts 50 men to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville, Ind
Big Four Coal Company
Delagoa Bay Award Expected Mid April
The state department reports from a reliable but unofficial source that the Delagoa bay arbitration award will be made around mid April. It is believed the arbitrators cannot avoid a division of the award among claimants if they adhere to the arbitration terms, contrary to Berne dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delagoa Bay
Washington
State Department
Department
William Lopeman Found Dead Under Indian Run Footbridge
In Bellaire Ohio on March 27 William Lopeman was found dead under the Indian Run footbridge in a sitting position. A bullet hole marked his right temple and a revolver with one discharged cartridge lay sixty yards away in the mud. Police suspect homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
William Lopeman
Indian Run
Merchants National Bank Closes Over Embezzlement Case
Rutland Vermont March 27 The Merchants National Bank of this city has closed its doors because of embezzlement by cashier Charles W Mussey who is jailed in default of a 100000 bond Mussey’s peculations total over 150000 dollars and the bank suspends operations amid the investigation
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Rutland
Merchants’ National Bank
Charles W. Mussey
Mussey
Markets by Wire Prevailing Prices For Grain and Livestock
Markets by Wire reports prevailing prices for grain and livestock across Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago New York and Toledo on March 28. Prices cover wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs with figures for No 2 red No 2 white No 3 mixed and various quality grades.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Eanee
Powers Trial Thrill and Turmoil in Kentucky Court
In Frankfort on March 27 the Powers trial saw Col Campbell and Col Denny clash over a statement about crowds arming themselves. The courtroom erupted as both men argued with shaking arms, prompting a panicked rush for exits before order was restored. Judge Moore ordered decorum as the prosecution rested. Manila Theater in Philippines closed after an incendiary play stirs locals into disorder and authorities arrest the manager and a Tagalog newspaper editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
George Denny
Mags
State House Yard
Goebel
Ool Campbell
Denny
Dep
Judge Moore
Gov. Brown
Col. Campbell
Col. Denny
Polsgrove
Golden
Col
Commonwealth
Moore
Acton
Manila
Aguinaldo
Japanese Army Officials Inspect U S Ordnance Methods
A Japanese general and two military officials visit Chicago on March 27 to study modern ordnance manufacture with a focus on pneumatic guns. They will inspect the Illinois Steel plant and accompany three civilians. Gen Kawarda notes Japan seeks stronger military and naval power amid cautious outlook on Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grand ‘Pacific
Gen. Ota
Osaka
G. Hewieda
H. Anita
Tokio
Aiso
Illnois Steel Company
Gen. Kawarda
Japan
Russia
Harper acquitted in Hart murder case at McConnellsville
Miles Harper was acquitted of the murder of Valentine Hart in McConnellsville Ohio where the trial stretched over two weeks. The courtroom erupted in wild demonstrations as the jury returned the verdict of acquittal for the Aug 8 1899 crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
McConnellsville
Miles Harper
Valentine Hart
Court House
Large Columbia Planing Mill Destroyed by Fire
A major blaze yesterday wiped out the Bachman and Forey planing mill in Columbia owned by the First National Bank of Columbia. The fire caused an estimated uninsured loss of 75,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Columbia
Bachman & Forey's
First National Bank of Columbia
Plague Cases Rise to Thirty Six in Sydney North
In Sydney North Western district on March 27 officials report 36 bubonic plague cases and 13 deaths. About eight thousand persons have been vaccinated to date.
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Sydney
Rabbi Isaac Wise Dies After Stroke in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports the death of Rabbi Isaac M Wise likely the most distinguished leader of the reform Jewish church after a paralytic stroke that first appeared last Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Isaac M. Wise
Riot Cuts Across Cuban Election Meeting In Santiago
A meeting of political factions in Santiago de Cuba ends in riot as the black element is seen as likely to control candidate selections. White Cubans clash with police, and the meeting breaks up amid disorder with plans forming for an annexation party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of Cubaan Foligies
Santiago de Cuba
Bold Daylight Robbery at Healy's Restaurant
Five well dressed men robbed Healy's on the corner of Sixty sixth Street and Columbia Avenue. One talked to the cashier while another stole 1300 dollars from the café. The other suspects left quietly and the theft was not found for five minutes. About 40 guests were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Healy's
Sixty-Sixth Street
Columbia Avenue
Harmony Committee's Last Job in Porto Rico Debate
Republican senators spent two and a half hours seeking agreement on Porto Rico legislation. The session produced no material result except a decision to proceed with the general bill as is, without separating the tariff feature, and to discharge the harmony committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Committee
Washington
Senate
Bank Robbers Fail in Sutro & Co Attempt
In San Francisco on March 27, robbers cut through a vacant store and the bank wall to reach Sutro & Co. aiming for the vault but failed. Authorities suspect the same gang as a recent French bank attempt. No money was taken in either case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bank of Sutro & Co
Belivvd
Chicago Manufacturers Deny IAM Signatures
The Chicago Association of Machinery Manufacturers issued a card on behalf of 68 firms denying that many Chicago manufacturers signed with the International Association of Machinists recognizing union control over hours and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Association of Machinery Manufacturers
International Association of Machinists
Berger Cleared in Bank Deposit Case in Chicago
Robert Berger, former partner of BE. 8. Dreyer, was found not guilty yesterday of receiving deposits knowing the bank insolvent. Judge Waterman ruled the verdict due to a fatal variance between indictment and proof. Berger was rearrested and again tried on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Berger
BE. 8
Dreyer
Waterman
Berger
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal conference opposes amend– discipline
The Wilmington Methodist Episcopal conference adopted a resolution protesting the proposed amendment to the discipline. If adopted, the change would expunge the specific interdiction regarding card playing, theaters and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Interurban Car Runaway Crashes in Bradford Mountaintop
Bradford Pa March 27 A car on the interurban electric line ran away yesterday down the mountain side and crashed into an embankment injuring two passengers and seven others. Also San Francisco February 27 Judge Hunt ruled that the Morehouse law passed by the last legislature and striking all newspapers articles to cut the signatures of writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
King
San Francisco
Glass of fashion and remedies in late 19th fashion notes
The article reviews autumn between season hats with black and white satin linings, robes with double breasted jackets, and colors like heliotrope and pale blue. It highlights new ribbon fabrics, crapes, tassels, and turbans, plus a testimonial on Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption from Annie B. Springer of Philadelphia, noting its cure and availability at O D Knoefel’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Annie B. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
O. D. Knoefel
Maryland Lynching After Attempted Assault in Belair
In Belair Maryland on March 27 Lewis B arrie a Black man arrested for felonious assault on recluse Miss Anne McKvaine was lynched at night Sheriff Kmart and a deputy defended the prisoner exchanging fire with the mob wounding two attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Belair
Lewis Barrie
Anne McKvaine
Kmart
Probable Consolidation Talks Between Two Trust Firms
Daily meetings between committees from the North American Trust company and the International Banking and Trust company are under way in New York to discuss a possible consolidation of the two firms and their affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North American Trust Company
International Banking and Trust Company
S.e
Banner Save Skin Remedy Promoted by World Famous Specialist
An advertisement touts a skin salve named Banner Save claimed to heal piles burns scalde ulcers and all skin diseases from a prescription by a renowned skin specialist. The copy also notes a large opal worn by the Chinese minister in Washington and cites a $5000 valuation and general drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Save
Washington
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