Macrum on Stand in Inquiry Over British Mail Censorship
Charles J. Macrum former American consul at Pretoria told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that British officials opened and delayed his official mail during his tenure. He cited two opened letters and a cipher dispatch as evidence and recalled contacting the U S consul at Lorenzo Marques and the state department. The hearing also touched on the British possession of cipher codes and the neutrality petition from Transvaal residents.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D.C
Charles J. Macrum
East Liverpool
Ohio
Pretoria
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Wheeler
Kentucky
Foreign Affairs Committees
House
Macrum
Wethington
Hitt
Associated Press
United States
Transvaal
State Department
Gordon
Johannesburg
Lorenzo Marques
Cape Town
Fretoria
Stowe
Iliam Alden Smith
Michigan
Torough Durban
Durban
Smith
Slater
Howard
Georgia
Burleson
Hey
Alata
Idaho Deputies Anger Congress in Coeur d Alene Hearing
A heated Idaho strike probe in Washington featured Rep Lentz accusing state deputies of living with disreputable women. Attorney Cheney defended the deputies as reputable, prompting insults and threats. Chairman Hull and Rep Cox clashed as motions to expel the attorney were debated and then dropped. Governor Steunenberg continued testimony about troop retention and petitions to the war secretary. The room cooled after adjournment but lingering tension remained.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Idaho
Lentz
Cheney
Hull
Hay
Virginia
Representative Cox
Tennessee
Cox
Jett
Steunenberg
Secretary of War
United States
Coeur d’Alene
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Consul Stowe Scrutinized Over Pretoria Letter Claim
In a congressional hearing a witness named Macrum testified about a meeting involving President Steyn of the Orange Free State and Consul Stowe in Cape Town. He claimed Steyn urged action to ease brewing tensions and that the President of the United States gave an unfavorable reply. A letter exists in Pretoria consulate files. a copy might be produced soon.
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Mr. Berry
Kentucky
Washington
Adama
Pennsylvania
Mr. Macrum
Macrum
Steyn
Orange Free State
Stowe
Cape Town
United States
Mr. Hitt
Pretoria Sonsulate
Macrym
Postmaster Appointment At Chippewa Falls
Washington March, president issued a list of appointments including H J Goddard named postmaster at Chippewa Falls. A fragmented item mentions a woman distressed by a house fire occurring at night and neighbors discovering her husband’s actions.
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Associated Prow
Washington, D. C
H. J. Goddard
General Piet Joubert Dies in Pretoria Milestone Boer Leader
Lorenzo Marques dispatch reports General Johannes Jacobus Joubert known as Piet Joubert has died in Pretoria on March 26 after a lengthy illness. Born in the Cape Colony, he rose to command the Transvaal forces and shaped the South African republics war readiness, organizing their army and mass munitions stocks. He was a feared yet disciplined figure who favored force and loyalty to Kruger, with a career spanning Majuba Hill, federation plans, and diplomacy disputes.
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Pretoria
Peiteur Jacobus Joubert
Transvaal
Piet Joubert
Slim Piet
Slim Peter
Eixty
South Africa
Cape Colony
Free State
Natal
South African Republic
Joubert
Kruger
Loris
Bechuanaland
England
Sugar price cuts spark tobacco market shift
New York March 28 Arbuthic Brothers announced a five point price reduction in the All grade refined sugar, with no similar moves yet by other refiners. The Associated Press notes the cut follows extended trade activity and aims to influence the market before noon.
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Arbectios
Associated Press
New York
Martech
Arbuchic Brothers
Sigara
Confusion persists in Goebel assassination case in Kentucky
Frankfort Ky March 28 There were no new confessions today in the Goebel assassination case as Henry Zouteey remained jailed and likely to face an examining trial this week Prosecution claims strong evidence but details are undisclosed and Zouteey maintains no knowledge of the shooting Relies and Culton friends dispute alleged incriminating statements by prosecution attorneys
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Yeanep
Custas
Tasbel
Associated Press
Frankfort
Aspecta
Goebel
Henry Zouteey
Gothem
Friends of Culton
British High Commissioner Milner Meets Lord Roberts in Bloemfontein
In Bloemfontein Sir Alfred Milner arrives to discuss pacification of the Free State and treatment of the insurgents with Lord Roberts. Fauresmith reports a successful British occupation after General Clements' column entered the town. President Steyn’s daughter witnessed the scene. Boers re-enter Basutoland as reports suggest British troops near a surrender at Catybrand.
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Delbaved
Brit High Commission
Clements
Fourssmith
London
Sir Alfred Milner
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
Free State
Mreporte
Rouxville
Fauresmith
Jogersfonielh
Barrets
Puerto Ribé
Faucesmith
Steyn
Masem
Basutoland
Ladybread
Kroonstadt
Catybrand
Navy Admiral Days Retirement Voluntary
Washington March 28 Rear Admiral Benjamin F Day has voluntarily applied for retirement from the active list his name will be placed on the retired list today He has not been to sea since February 1836 and was forced to take the next available afloat command after injury from a fall in an elevator shaft several months ago
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Benjamin F. Day
Navy
French Ambassador to Prussia Dead
Paris reports Count Vincent de Berredotti the French ambassador to Prussia at the outbreak of the 1870 war has died. Born in Corsica in 1817, he served during a pivotal period in Franco Prussian relations. The London corporation plans a deep water boring project in Lincolnshire to access a million gallons daily from red sandstone beds nearly 1,400 feet underground, with total costs estimated at 120,000 to 155,000 dollars for boring and pumping facilities.
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Paris
Vincent de Berredotti
Prussia
France
Corsica
The
Corporation of London
United Kingdom
Lincoln
Nottinghamshire
London Baho
Kerosene Wash for Dormant Fruit Trees Advised
The Indianapolis News notes a kerosene wash for fruit trees during dormancy. A mix of 75 parts kerosene to 25 parts water is touted as superior to whitewash, penetrating crevices and destroying scales under bark. apply before and after pruning, except for peaches which require a lighter dilution.
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Indianaplis News
British Forces Retreated After Skirmishes Near Ladybrand
Dispatches from London report a small British force entering Ladybrand retreated under pressure from Boers, possibly Oliver’s command, near Modderpoort southwest of Colocolan. Cavalry clashes also occurred at Roberts’ and Buller’s posts in the Free State and Natal, with high British casualty estimates and heavy overall losses figures.
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Annociated Press
New York
The
Herald
London
Ladybrand
Oliver
MMod+ der pont
Mbfodderpoort
Clocolan
Russian Squadron Arrives at Port Arthur Over Chamuipo Demand
Dispatches from Yokohama report the Russian squadron that recently called at Chemulpo Korea has reached Port Arthur. The move is tied to a possible demand for the concession of Chemulpo, a development that stirred uneasy comments in Japan, though Petersburg dispatches suggest the worry was not warranted by the facts.
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Port Arther
Associated Press
Petersburg
Chemulpo
Korea
Port Arthur
Yokohama
Chamuipo
Japan
Declamation Contest Planned in Oshkosh District
The Lyceum of the Miata League announces a district declamatory contest in Oshkosh on April 18 at the Normal, with preliminaries across Forest Florence Langlade Oconto Marinette Shawano Door Waupaca Outagamie Brown Winnebago Calumet Manitowoc Green Lake Fond du Lac to select seven to a dozen entrants. The Oshkosh district winner advances to the state contest at Madison in late May, with seven districts centered at Normal Schools.
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Nhe Lyceum
Oshkosh Normal
Oshkosh
Forest
Florence
Langlade
Oconto
Marinette
Shawano
Door
Waupaca
Outagamie
Brown
Winnibago
Calumet
Manitowoc
Green Lake
Fond du Lac
Madibon
Lyceum
Miadison
Lyceum of
Deen
Stevens Point
Milwaukee
Superior
White- Waller
Platteville
River Falls
Madison
State University
Oshkosh High School
Ryan High School
Appleton
R. H. Halsey
Oshkosh Normal School
W C. Hewitt
Normal
Walter Hunt
Kingston
D. B. Frankenunger
The
I. C. MaNelis
West Superior
Anna E. Anderson
Morril
B. B. Jackson
Hudson
DeWitt Elwood
Dodgeville
Heaviest South Dakota Snowstorm Reported
Associated Press reports the heaviest snow of the season in Huron and surrounding areas Minnesota. Nearly a foot covers ground with more snowfall east of the Missouri River and south from Aberdeen. Snow promises moisture for plowing and ranges.
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Rawson
South Dakota
Associated Press
Huron
S. D
Missouri River
Aberdeen
Former Oshkosh Man Weds Chicago Bride Much Younger
Theodore Schintz age seventy two and Mary Maslowska age twenty four, both of Chicago, married Tuesday at Milwaukee's St. Charles Hotel. Schintz, longtime Oshkosh resident, once ran a law office in Chicago and served as acting mayor during a mayoral absence. The union, observed by old settlers, follows a notable age gap and public interest in Milwaukee.
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Theodore Schints
Oshkosh
Theodora Schintz
Chicago
Mary Maslowska
Schintz
St. Charles
Milwaukee
Common Council
Washington Street
Zentner
Osh~ Kosh
Mr. Schintz
Emil Schintz
Kreutzburg & Schintz
Theodore Schints, Jr
Governor to Sign Repeal of Horton Boxing Law
Albany March 28 The bill repealing the Horton boxing law passed the Senate today and now goes to the governor for his signature. Associated Press report notes the action as a major change in New York price fight regulation.
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New York
Associated Press
Albany
Senate
Embassies Protest Import Duty Increase Plan
Constantinople March 23 The fore men embassies here send a collective note to the government declaring they will consent to no increase in import dates without prior understanding between the powers and the porte. The embassies plan to protest against the stamp duty being put in force without agreement.
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Poqar Ay Associated Presa
Constantinople
Powern
Porte
Puerto Rico bill vote set for Tuesday in Senate
Washington March 25 the senate agreed to vote on the Puerto Rico bill at four oclock Tuesday next A later report notes Davis and Nelson introduced amendments to the bill Davis proposes a duty on tobacco and rum from Puerto Rico while Nelson seeks tax provisions for Puerto Rican manufactured goods entering the United States The Senate defeated Wolcott's Alaska gold seal amendment 21 to 8 and adopted Carter's substitute Morgan's free silver coinage amendment was defeated 16 to 33 before the Puerto Rico bill proceedings resumed
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Puerto Rico
Feomtora
Dayis
Nelson
Davis
United States
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Wolcott
Ter
Alaskan
Carter
Morgen
Annual Pilgrimage of the Dunkards Move to North Dakota
The Dunkard faith community travels by rail from Indiana and Michigan to claim government lands in North Dakota. About 1,600 Dunkard farmers with families voyage on eight Wisconsin Central trains through Oshkosh and Chicago, with freight trains carrying goods to follow. They form a distinctive delegation in plain brown dress, seeking settlements in Rameey Cavalier Towner Ro sette McHenry Benson and Ward counties.
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Dakotas
Wisconsin Central Road
Oshkosh
Government Hinds
North Dakota
Indiana
Michigan
Chicago
Fond du Lac
Dunkards
Rameey
Cavalier
Towner
Rosette
McHenry
Benson and
Ward
Independent candidates emerge after Wisconsin Democratic convention
In Menasha Wisconsin on March 28 readers learn of post convention discontent prompting independent apertures. Aldermen candidates M J Riley and Fieweger oppose Behoets Democratic nominee while Michael Milimen and Watton papers run for aldermen in wards two and Frank Shesmask in ward four.
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Wis
M.J. Riley
Ruthina
Fieweger
M.r M. Behoets
Sipervisor
Michael Milimen Bas Med
Perme Watton Papere
Aldermen
Frank Shesmask Wie
Jan
Gandidete
Aldersam
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