Cape Colony notes and Boer War updates
Northwestern districts of Cape Colony report clouds as British positions. About three thousand charters may be applied under new finance law after restrictions eased. General Wheeler resigns and seeks his congressional seat. President Keagerline returns to Pretoria and inspires burghers. Cronje and Boer prisoners to St Helens until war ends. Frank Moore reelected mayor of Omaha by wide margin. Japan expands army to 800000 with thirteen divisions already formed.
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Cape Colony
Joseph Wheeler
Congrins
Ciorpin
Keagerline
Pretoria
Cronje
Island of
St. Helen
Frank BK. Moores
Onaha
Japan
Ministry of War
Resignations and Local Developments Across Inland Counties
Ovear Shafer resigns as Morrow County stock inspector. California Oregon & Idaho Stage sells Tolse Idaho line to George Smith for 000. Malheur County to gain water system enabling 40000 acres of fertile land. Mallican family released from quarantine after smallpox in The Dalles. W L Vinson, Sumpter businessman, recovering from rupture and back in work. T W Duff leaves Hilgard school, buying Utah farm to live permanently. Neil McLeod dies in Goldendale at 55. longtime Inland Empire hotel operator. J F Saylor re-elected Spokane schools superintendent at 2750 first year and 9900 thereafter. Governor Rogers urged to appoint two Washington lady delegates to the Pan American convention in New York May to November. Yamhill county Democrats set primaries for March 31 and county convention April 7. Boat construction for Paul Mohr transportation line proceeds. operations to start soon.
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Ovear Shafer
Morrow County
Oregon & Idaho
Hae
Tolse-Idaho
George Smith
Malheur County
Dalles
W. L. Vinson
Sumpter
T. W. Duff
Hilgarnd
Union County
Utah
Neil McLeod
Inland Empire
Goldendale
Wash
J. F. Saylor
Spokane
Rogers
Washington State
N. Y
Battle at Poplar Grove Smolders Amid Peace Rumors
From Roberts dispatches President Kroger and President Steyn were present at the March 7 fight and urged troops to rally but the rout was complete. Reports say Boers show demoralization and submission pressures rise as Roberts moves toward Bloemfontein and Kruger seeks Salisbury concessions.
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London
Roberts
Poplar Grove
Kroger
Steyn
South Africa
Roberta
Free State
Bloemfontein
Cayo
Armel Bours
Vaal
Pretoria
John Redmond
House of Commons
Ireland
Transvaal
Redmond
Dublin
Fence of Commons
Kruger
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Porto Rico tariff bill stirs Washington party circles
Washington discussion centers on the Porto Rico tariff bill drawn by Secretary Root and reportedly influenced by President McKinley. Rep Tawney and Senator Hanna weigh in as Republicans debate the measure and its political implications in the Mississippi valley.
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Washington
Mir
McKinley
Tawney
Toot
Ways and Moana Committee
Townew
Hanna
Mississippi Valley
House of Representatives
Senate
Messire
Bernley
Indiana Republican State Central Committee
Hornley
Home
Porto Rico
Cure Sick Headache and Biliousness Remedy
An old ad notes a 25 cent box preparation by Flood & Co of Lowell Massachusetts claiming to cure headache biliousness sour stomach and constipation and is sold everywhere.
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Flood & Co
Lowell, Mans
House Considers Pension Bills and Puerto Rico Duty Bill
Washington reports the House moved to private pension bills while the Senate’s foreign relations committee backed a Hay-Pauncefote treaty amendment. The Puerto Rico customs dues appropriation was slated for consideration with a call-up promised for tomorrow.
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House
Senate
Washington
Tulay
Allixon
Puerto Rico
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Twalay
Clark Bribery Case Probes Divide Montana Factions
Washington reports the Clark bribery case now centers in the committee on relations, with strong hopes the Senate will sustain the committee's findings. Daly and Clark factions push for favorable outcomes, while a southern senator signals support for Clark amid Montana public sentiment and newspaper backing.
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Washington
Clark
Suite Committee On
Senatoresay
Supreme Court of Montana
Senate Chamber
Marcos Daly
Daly
Ben
Montana
Sean
Fruit Men Elected Officers at Portland Association
The cured fruit association in Portland elected officers including President Win Galloway of Oregon, First Vice President J H W Fletcher of Vancouver, Second Vice President J P McMinn of Walla Walla, Secretary Col. Dogch of Portland, Treasurer W W Cotton of Portland, and executive committee members E E Stuart of Milfort, A L Chorchill of Newberg, and C R B Smead of Blalock. The executive committee will meet in Portland weekly.
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Portland
The
Cured Fruit Association
Win, Galloway
Oregondit
First View
J. H W. Fletcher
Vancouver
J. P. McMinn
Walla Walla
Col. Dogch
Treasuer
W. W. Cotton
EE. Stuart
Meilfort
A. L. Chorchill
Newberg
C. RB. Smead
Blalock
No Plague in San Francisco Warns of Misleading Report
A San Francisco dispatch from the marine hospital service notes no plague in the city. The surgeon says a Chinaman who died had lived in the city fifteen years and suffered other illnesses for six months. Probable cause of death listed as lung congestion or pneumonia.
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San Francisco
Washington
Sera
Marine Hospital Service
Mic
San Franelisco
Crow examination in Gower d'Alene investigation continues
In Washington on March, the crow examination of Sovereign continued in the Gower d'Alene investigation. Sovereign testified the war department declared martial law while military telegrams allegedly dated the governor's proclamation by one day. Indianapolis reports K V Dobe has accepted the nomination for president by the amalgamated socialite Job Darkawn will be nominated for vice president.
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Washington
Sovereign
Gower d'Alene
War Department
Indianapolis
March
K. V. Dobe
Job Darkawn
Congressman Burton Renominated in Ohio District
Congressman T. O. Burton was renominated by the Republicans of the Twenty third Ohio district in Cleveland during a March meeting.
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Burton
Cleveland
T. O. Burton
Ohio
More Troops Sought as Generals Call Reinforcements
Generals Young and Hood appeal for additional troops to bolster operations. The request targets broader military support amid ongoing campaigns as officials weigh manpower needs and strategic options in the theater.
Rebels Hold Reunions North of the Locos
Manila reports Generals Young and Hood request reinforcements as a battalion of the Party-eighth is sent to Ajwrin. Rebels attacked Apulia for hours but were driven back. Insurgent leaders Tinto and Florbes are believed driven into Hood’s territory. Young’s lack of transport hampers garrisoning towns.
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Locos
Tinto
Florbes
Hood
Manila
Mareh
Young Ant Hood
Ajwrin
Apulia
Hocow
Tinte
Florhos
Young
Sickness a Luxury As Drug Prices Soar in New York
In New York and across the country the cost of standard drugs rises sharply amid alleged chemical monopolies and wartime disruptions. Cocaine, quinine, ergot, iodine, and carbolic acid have jumped in price since February, with some items doubling in value due to shortages in South Africa and export controls.
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New York
South Africa
England
Smallpox Case At Indiana University Sparks Quarantine Fears
Bloomington reports a new smallpox case among Indiana University students after a clandestine meeting linked to Loven. Miss Stevens contracted varioloid and Miss Clara Davis, recently returning from Bluffton, also developed a light form. Davis surrendered to health officials and remains under care as authorities try to halt further spread.
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Bloomington
Indiana
Marek
Indiana University
Loven
Wil
Stevens
Clara Davis
Bluffton
Board of Health
Afghan leader backs policy toward Britain and Russia
London reports the Ameer of Afghanistan has authorized his agent Lotion to publish Afghanistan policy toward Britain and Russia. He states Muslims hate Russia and is willing to deploy troops to aid Britain in the Transvaal.
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London
Ameer
Afghwnistan
Afghanistan
Mieulmans
Russia
Britain
Transvaal
Prohibition of Meat Imports Debate Move
Berlin reports parliament today adopted paragraph one of the meat bill, prohibiting meat imports. The session focused on trade controls and food safety as the measure advances through the legislative process.
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Berlin
Purifying CuTicura Soap and Related Ointments Advised
An early 20th century advertisement extols CuTICURA Soap and CuTicuna Ointment for skin care. It touts emollient cleansing, soothing baths, and antiseptic uses for irritations, chafing, and ulcerative weaknesses, with complementary products and aging-hair remedies mentioned.
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