Peace Prospects Amid South Africa War News
London dispatches report Kruger and Steyn in the March 7 action but a complete rout of Boer forces. Lord Roberts moves toward Bloemfontein, with reinforcements from Natal and plans to reach Pretoria and link with Cape forces. Redmond’s Commons speech draws Irish reactions. Prince of Wales inspects Imperial Yeomanry before SA departure.
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Associated Presa
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Poplar Grove
Kruger Annd Steyn
South Africa
Boars
A. Times Dispatch
Blomfinvein
Tr Psvaal
Kruger
Gleneae
Lorenzo Marque
Kruger E x
Roberts
Bloemfon
Pice
Cape Collins
White
Jamestown
Aliwal
Cape Colony
Natal
Warren
Inchad
Ais
Vaal River
Pretoria
Redmond
John Redmond
House of Commons
Ireland
Irish Transvaal Committee
Dublin
Prince of Wales
Paget
Dunraven
Imperial Yeomanry
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A fragmented, antiquated dispatch discusses geopolitical shifts involving Afghanistan, Islam, Britain, and Russia. It foregrounds a political figure’s view on Muslim rule, Western powers, and potential maneuvers across Asia and Europe.
Fire destroys matches warehouse at Alch Company
A warehouse of the Alch Company housed 43 located on the south factory floor suffered a major fire this afternoon at one o'clock. A large stack of matches, valued at about 006, was destroyed and the building, two stories high, sustained fire damage on the upper floor while the ground floor escaped except for minor effects. Firemen confined the blaze to half the building, aided by a patent partition that kept the fire from spreading. No one was in the building when the fire started according to early reports.
Smith Four Works factory tragedy reports unclear details
Unclear OCR fragment reports casualties at a factory, mentioning Smith and REA. Several lines reference deaths and injuries but names, exact numbers, and location are missing or garbled. The item hints at a March incident with workers killed or hurt.
Union clashes as contractors rush nonunion work in Chicago
In Chicago on March 9 contractors tried to resume nonunion building work despite a strike. Police guarded sites including a new dock where eight nonunion workers went in after union pickets. Bricks flew briefly but no injuries. Additional clashes near Western Electric prompted police protection for nonunion crews. Chief Ripley pledged guards to curb trouble as mass hiring may resume citywide. A stray hard line line at the end is ignored.
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Chicago
Associated Presa
Ill
Western Electric Company
Ripley
Point of No Quorum Delays Private Pension Bills
The House under a new rule set aside the second and fourth Fridays for private pension bills. Sullows of New Hampshire moved to go for continuities, Paibert insisted on a quorum, but only 116 present, doors closed, call of the house ordered. Many absentees returned during the roll, bringing present members to 215 as the house entered committee of the whole to consider private pension bills.
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Representative Paibert
Pourson
Associated Press
Washingtom D
Mareh
Als, Sullowns
New Hampshire
Als
Talbert
Lacey
Iuwa
Meat Bill Passed and German Debate Intensifies
Berlin reports reveal the Reichstag narrowly adopting sections of a meat bill amid Agrarian party protests. Count Von Kanitz criticizes America's meat exports and balance of trade while Count Posadowsky-Wehner defends meat inspection rules amid ongoing negotiations on lard and other imports.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Count von Kanitz
Ammeen
Ameren
America
Germany
Debs Nominated for President with Hariman as VP
Associated Press report from Indianapolis notes Eugene V. Debs of Indiana accepts the Social Democratic party ticket with Joseph Harriman of Quiitor Mia as vice president. The ticket fuses with the Socialist Labor faction under the Local Democratic Party name. Debs agrees to a three month respite on his debt payments to the American Railway union, aimed at extending funds to cover several thousand dollars owed. The convention endorses Debs and Harriman after negotiations.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Joseph Harriman
Quiitor- Mia
Social Democratic Party
Milqnit-Harriman
Saeralice Labor Party
Aereement
Social Democrats
Debs
Socialist Labor
American Railway Union
Deby
Harrimon
Nebraska consul nominated for German post
President names May J. Baher of Nebraska to be consul at Magdeburg Germany after serving as consul at Santos Brazil The nomination follows Bahers association with Governor E C Smith of Vermont and the Central Vermont Railroad The report notes Baher owns a luxury observation locomotive and cites admiration from Wy Benard Webb after Bahers early career and travel duties The piece appears in Lealies Weekly
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Jar J. Baher
Nebraska
Magdeburg
Germany
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
May J. Baher
Santos
Brazil
E. C. Smith
Vermont
Central Vermont Railroad
Saternjay
Mr. Smith
Benard Webb
Greer Mountain
Admiral Dewey
Senate Backs Amendment to Hay-Paunceforte Treaty Defense of Canal Allowed
Washington March 3 The Senate foreign relations committee agreed to report the Hay-Paunceforte treaty amended to grant authority for U S defense of the canal once constructed. The measure faces almost unanimous support with minor objections from Senator Morgan of Alabama who will not oppose the amendment in the Senate. The amendment clarifies that existing restrictions do not prevent U S use of force for national defense and public order.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
United States
Senate moves on Puerto Rico appropriations and Boer sympathy
At the start of the session Senator Allison reported a House bill on customs dues for Puerto Rico from 1845 to 1900, noting 2 a5 in revenue and signaling an upcoming vote. Senator Mason’s motion to discharge the foreign relations committee from his sympathy resolution with the Boers was debated, then the Senate recessed into executive session before resuming.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Allison
Committee On
House
Puerto Rico
Mason
Great Britain
Davis
Lindsay
General Harnoen in critical condition at Madison
General Henry Harnsen remained delirious through the night and shows no sign of improvement. If pneumonia develops it is feared the condition could be fatal due to the general's advanced age and frail health.
Plague Suspect in San Francisco Case Cleared
A March report from San Francisco states the recent death of a Chinese man, once suspected of bubonic plague, is not due to that disease. He had lived in the city for fifteen years and was treated for other illnesses. The city’s board of health says the parantine measures will be lifted today.
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Baye Papert
San Fratvtoco
Associated
Washington, D. C
The
Marine Hospital Service
Sure Koon Gisiaway
San Franciscus
Othe Chinaman
San Francisco
Cal
Board of Health
China
Street Car Strike Preparations Reach Formal Notice
A grievance committee for street car workers met General Manager Culeniar of the St Louis Transit to present demands and a strike prep ultimatum. They set a deadline for a response on Saturday March 6 and discussed potential token action, with broader union leadership weighing options.
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Associated Prows
St. Louis
Maniteer Culeniar
Ledis
Rebels Active in Aparri After Hours of Fighting
AP reports from Manila on March 9 that Generals Young and Heel seek reinforcements and four battalions of the eighth regiment were sent to Aparri. Rebels attacked for hours then retreated. further fighting continues with small engagements near New Caceres and Calabanga. Local leaders resist American forces as insurgent bands form.
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Aparri
Associated Press
Manilla
Young
Heel
Hattalion
Aparr
Apcri
Nicolas
New Caceres
South Camarines
Bates
Legaso
Wibanan
Abella
Phelps Weakens. Death Expected Within Days
A March 9 bulletin from New Wagon Connecticut reports Mr. Phelps growing weaker after noon. Doctors warn death may come in two or three days, with tonight possible but not certain. The note signals a critical stage in his illness as the Associated Press dispatch follows.
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e-Mitter Phelps
Associated Press
New Wagon
Conn
Mr. Phelps
Gage Deliberates Bond Exchange Funding Sources
At a cabinet meeting Secretary Gage outlined the plan to implement the new finance bill. The aim is to exchange 30 to 40 percent of outstanding bonds for new ones with premiums, deciding whether to use treasury funds or deposits with depository banks, or a mix. Details hinge on bond presentations and treasury receipts, with premiums set to yield 5 percent annually.
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Associated Pronae
Washington, D. C
Gage
Auestion
Banka
Spanish Prisoners Report From War Department Dispatch
War department: an officer with sixty enlisted men and two civil officers captured Spanish prisoners received today at Washington. The telegram dated March 21 from Sawina notes the capture details and mentions two civil officers among the captors.
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Sisty Bras
Thom
Associated Preas
Warlington
D. C
War Department
Sawina
Washington
Representatives of Emerson Mc Millin Co Visit City
G D Goff and C F Hunter of Nathan Pereles Sons Milwaukee attorneys for Emerson Mc Millin Co of New York are in the city as representatives of the Citizens Traction property purchaser. They came to inspect records and verify the title amid questions about the street railway ordinance amendments and sale legality.
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Goff
C. F. Hunter
Nathan Pereles & Son
Milwaukee
Emerson McMillin & Co
New York
Citizens’ Traction Company
Messrs. Gott and Hunter
Note Paper Ethos and Social Cues in 19th Century Letters
The piece contrasts how people judge letter writers by paper quality and seal. It cites a nameless woman favoring refined stationery and a New York Press quip about etiquette over flags and half mast symbols. An old bachelor quips about newborns and social visits, highlighting social awkwardness and humor of the era.
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Theodore Brilliant Starr
New York Press
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