French general in pursuit near Poplar Grove
Dispatches from March 8 report Lord Roberts at Poplar Grove detailing a day of successful fighting that routed the enemy. Cavalry and field artillery supported a strong defensive line as the Boers retreated with casualties to be telegraphed.
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Indon
War Office
Lord Roberts
Poplar Grove
Temely
Ireshan
Corienant Keswick
Bailey
Iaucers
Jrespigny
Peace party agitation dampens Boer resolve in Britain
The Morning Post reports from Bloemfontein that a deputy president remains in Bloemfontein as the British set out for Pretoria. The peace party in England and hopes of a Conservative defeat offset British victories, encouraging the Boers to press on with the struggle.
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Europe
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Morning Post
Ostontein
Peace Party
England
Dutch Rebellion Spurs Quiet Towns Near Prieska
Reports say almost all Dutch residents in Prieska and Kenharde districts join a rising led by Piet Moolman with rebels marching on Brandbies. Lucius Steinkamp leads Boers toward Carnarvon as Gordonia and Victoria West may join, with rebels possibly exceeding 3000. Loyalists expect a strong British force to prevent a wider revolt.
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Cade Town
Prieska
Kenharde
Piet Moolman
Brandbies
Lucius Steinkamp
Carnarvon
Gordonia
Victoria West
Arn
Queen's Visit to Ireland Confirmed
Dublin reports that Queen Cadogan announced her intended visit last evening at a drawing room. News agencies had telegraphed the plan and the city already feels favorable. the visit may extend for more than a fortnight, recalling her 1861 tour.
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Ireland
Dublin
Mareh S
Bart Cadogan
Boers Run as Roberts Forces Advance Southward
Lord Roberts' troops pressed the Boers early yesterday, General French striking the southern flank causing a hurried retreat. Boers fled leaving vast forage and tents. pursuit continues as northern forces also evacuate the north bank position.
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Osponteln
Lord Roberts
French
Ile
President returns to Pretoria fires burghers for independence
Collenfield Natal dispatch says President JArmger arrived in Pretoria and addressed the burghers fueling renewed zeal to press the fight for independence and bring the war to a decisive end.
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Wruger Stil Firm
Colencoge
Natal
Jarmger
Pretoria
State sewerage bill advances in New Jersey Senate
The senate approved Senator McCarter's state sewerage commission bill creating a system to divide the state into districts for river and stream cleansing. Adoption of disposal systems requires municipal district approval, aiming to abate Passaic River pollution. House hearing by Wakelee reported adversely Benny's Will abolishing capital punishment and a murder conviction case jury option are noted.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Senate
McCarter
State Sewerage Commission
Wakelee
Judiciary Committee
Benny
Lodge Addresses Philippine Question in Senate Watchful on War
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts delivers a landmark Philippine speech drawing wide Senate and gallery attention. Senator Sullivan of Mississippi later proposes a resolution asserting US ownership of the Philippines and forbidding any future policy statement while hostilities continue. Lodge cites Hay and open door diplomacy as key American gains in Asia.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
Philipapine
Godge
Philippine Comitttee
Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
Representative Harmer
Sullivan
Philippine Islands
United States
Hue
Lodge Thep
Muass
Philippine
Philippines
Mar. Hay
Europe
China
Manila
Kaung Hau Dethroned as Empress Dowager Names New Emperor
Reports from Vancouver B C dated March 8 describe Chinese court actions after Kaung Han's removal on January 24. The empress dowager is said to have forced the exile to acknowledge his own misdeeds and renounce the throne while proclaiming a new emperor, Pa Chun, son of Tsai Yi, from the imperial clan.
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Vancouver
B.C
Kaung Han
Thie Nivourch
Tung Chih
Shoul
Secretary Root Arrives in Havana Aboard Sedewick
Secretary Root arrived in Havana on the United States transport Sedewick. He was greeted with a salute from Calanas fortress and escorted ashore by General Ludlow and Florida division staff. Local papers speculate on reasons for the visit but greet Root warmly hoping he respects Cuban affairs. American officers and families attended the palace reception.
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Havana
Marcel
Root
United States
Sedewick
Calanas Fortress
Ludlow
Wood
Department
Japanese Volcanic Activity Reported At Mount Asawa
Condensed dispatches note Mount Asawa in Japan is caustally active. A bottle of brauze seltzer was sent to Roland B. Molineux who is in prison. A Chinaman labeled bubonic plague victim is isolated in San Francisco. An engine fall from a bridge caused two deaths on an Alleghany City street. The Japanese navy plans extensive maneuvers in the straits of Korea at month end. Of 4 000 employees of the
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Asawa
Roland B. Molineux
San Francisco
Alleghany
Straits of Korea
Porto Rico status debated by Wisconsin Republican
Hermry Payne of Wisconsin, on the Republican national committee, argues against granting Porto Rico, Cuba, or the Philippines statehood. He warns free trade would pit American workers against cheap island labor and urges careful study of tariff provisions expiring in two years. He notes sugar and tobacco interests would bear most tax costs if any levy is imposed.
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Portellcs
Cuba
Philippines
Catlin
Porto Rico
Boer Relief Appeal Misfit, Pransvaal Delegate Warns
Washington report quotes Afrikaner envoy White objecting to Maine ship Alaine fund drive. He argues Boer wounded and orphans far from aid lines and urges donors to target funds to populations within reach rather than the British side.
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Washington
March S
Montagu White
Pransvaal
United States
Alaine
South Africa
Maine
Mes of
Aly
Steel rails unusually large production in the United States in 1899
The American Iron and Steel Association reports record 1899 output of Bessemer steel ingots and rails in the United States. Pennsylvania led with 3,968,779 tons of ingots, while total rails from ingots reached 2,240,000 tons, with Ohio and other states contributing the remainder.
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Philadelphia
American Iron and Steel Association
Bessemer
United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Clapp-Griffiths
Robert-Bessemer
Setive
Pour ‘Tropenas
Bessemer Steel
Bessemer Sterl
Red Ash Mine Disaster Leaves 42 Dead
Reports say 42 miners perished in the Red Ash explosion with 20 minutes’ delay feared to have caused greater loss. Only electrician Vans is known to have escaped, describing a ground shaking blast as fire damp detonated. The fire boss B Long left behind two orphaned boys and a devastated family.
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Ginton
Red Ash
AL Livaus
Toa
B. Long
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Kaung Hau
Hin
Varnin
Portorico
Payne
Islands
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