Roberts drives Boer left and boasts overwhelming force
Lord Roberts launches a swift strategy striking the Boer left with 30,000 infantry and 10,000 cavalry, forcing retreat and capturing gear. Estimates of Boer strength vary from 4,000 to 10,000. Roberts commands about 45,000. Prisoners to St Helena. marriage ceremony costs nearly 500,000 yen.
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Lord Hoberte
Lonton
Marah
Roberts
Yestercas
Osfanfein
Poplar Grove
Notting
Lord Roberts
Cape Colony
Cronje
St. Helena
Lord Bathurst
Cape Tewn
London
Imperial
Empress Dowager Seizes Power and Names Heir in Imperial Crisis
An 1898 Chinese court turmoil sees the empress dowager assume control, justify action to secure the throne, and declare Pu Chun, son of Tsa Yi Prince Tuan, as the legal heir. The decree notes the emperor’s health and the need for a stable succession amid upheaval.
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Reed
Laurper
Vanier B.C
Rane
Dunsger
Peror
Bumisell
Tung Chih
Egut
Regun- Vittingo
Pu Chun
Tsa
Prince Tuan
Bomb thrown at Paris exposi tion official residence
A bomb failed to explode when thrown through the window of Alfred Picard, Paris exposi tion commissioner general. A witness saw two men light the fuse and assault her as alarm was raised. A series of other items follows on Senate praise for Lodge and New Jersey sewer plans, an attempted wife murder, a mountain detective shot, a bank fraud verdict, and a blizzard wreck toll.
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Paris
Alfred Picard
Paraenace
Omaha
Frank Steele
A. F. Nelson
Steele
Rev
Red Ash mine disaster claims many lives in W Va
Rescue workers at the Red Ash mine in Fire Creek West Virginia labored to remove debris after Tuesday’s explosion. Estimates ranged from 52 to 70 dead with many injured while 34 had been pulled out by last night. Survivors include Carl Downey John L Day Joseph Elliott John Kane and Harry Dawson.
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Fire Creek
W. Va
Red Ash Mine
Soya Keee Tawee
Sve
Carl Downey
John L. Day
Joseph Elliott
John Kane
Harry Dawson
Howell
Guee Etli
Cie Tine
Atkinson
Electrician
Evans
B. B. Long
Kentucky Democrats Move to Call an Extra Session
The Kentucky house passed the McChord rail rate anti extortion bill by 56 to 42. It authorizes the state railway read commission to fix freight rates and penalize discrimination. Governor Beckham is expected to approve the Goebel assassin reward bill of 100000. Democratic leaders anticipate an extra session in May if courts favor Beckham.
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Garry Thranzh
Frankfort
House
McChord
Iniread Commission
Goebel
Beckham
McChurn
Gems and sapphire discoveries highlight Montana grant find
The report notes Precisonn Stoner production in Grant County Montana with discoveries by George F Keaz. U.S. output last year valued at $155,770, up $24,850 from the year before. Domestic diamond value reached $390.
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Precionn
Washington
March
George F Keaz
United States
Siakar
I Grant County
Montana
Platform of the Armorre Convention raised for reforms in governance
The platform calls for public ownership of industries and transport, universal rights for women, reduced working hours, national social insurance, free inventions with inventor remuneration, and expanded public works. It supports initiative and referendum, recalls, and international arbitration, while condemning military establishments in Puerto Rico and capitalist power undermining Puerto Rican franchise.
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Ludispapoli
E Furlianuperiis
Sarwk
Eurene
Debs
Cox and Electric Ptente
OtterrUbte Meteles
United States
Committee On
Puerto Rico
Mississippi Smallpox Scourge Strikes Jonesville District
A report to the Hinds county board of supervisors details a virulent smallpox outbreak in Jonesville, southern Mississippi, with nearly a hundred deaths in six weeks. Many families wiped out, coffins improvised, and a high death rate. doctors scarce and assistance sought for medicines and supplies.
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Yox
Hindu County
Jackson
Miss
Hinds County Board of Supervisors
Jonesvisle
Board of Supervisors
Minister Phelps Sinking Report From New Haven
Dr Charles A Foote, attending physician to ex minister to England J Phelps, reports the patient’s condition continues to decline with gradual strength loss and a slow, progressive destine. the end remains uncertain. Helen Gould Hall of Fame rumor Centers on a 100000 donor for a NYU Hall. neither Miss Gould nor Chancellor McCracken commits. A new government formed in St John s Newfoundland by Bond and Storms, likely to be announced Saturday with Head as premier. Ad for Agnew’s Ointment promises relief for skin diseases and baby humors at 35 cents.
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Philps
New Haven
Charles A. Foote
J. Phelps
England
Helen Gould
New York
March
University of New York
Vere Foandland
St. John’s. N. F
Messrs
Bond
Storms
Callahan
Woolford
St. John's
Winterite
Mr. Head
Snence
Mores
Porifalia
Pustice
Nashville Battle Record Sparks Adjutant General Corbin Debate
The article portrays Colonel Corbin’s Civil War record amid a wave of testimonials by T J Morgan and others. It details Morgan’s charges and court martial history, his resignation incident, and later brevet promotions, noting Corbin’s long service and opposing views on judging past actions. It also briefly notes Mexican conflict actions and West Virginia mine wage news.
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Umicera
Nash
Dadton
Polanski
Tenn
Decatur
Ala
Nashville
Corbin
Charles H. Grosvenor
Congress
W. R. Shafter
Forty-fourth
United States Colored Infantry
L. Johnson
Fourteenth
Cor Din
Eighteenth
Joy
Twentieth Indiana Battery
Osborne
Steadman
George H. Thomas
Shafter
Grosvenor
Thomas
Senate
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