Mutual Life Sells British War Loan and Population Stats
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York subscribed 10 000.00 to a new British war loan drawing 2 percent annually. Indian agency reports show India’s population 207 006 with births 4247 and deaths 525. The big Chicago building trades strike leaves 50 000 workers dependent on weekly allowances from public funds. Lincoln remains moved to a temporary vault near Oak Ridge cemetery as reconstruction of the monument proceeds with a 100 000 appropriation.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Chicago
Hamarch
London
Poeray
Kroger
Poadient Swyn
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Oak Ride Cemetery
Springfield
Fall of the Free State Capital in a Few Days
London and Washington dispatches report Boer defenses near Bloemfontein delaying British advances. Gathere claims near Rethulie bridge as Roberts presses toward Bloemfontein with rumors of Mafeking relief. Kruger appeals for outside help while the United States contemplates mediation through Pretoria.
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Free State
Gatacreal Bethulle Bridge
London
War Office
Asvogel Koop
Gathere
Rethulie
Roberts
Bloomfontein
Lord Moberts
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Hague
Kroger
Comeule
Pretoria
Washington
United States
Ilegal
Great Britain
Adelbert Hay
Conmu
State Department
Ambaador Cheate
Kroger Wodlfeyne
Notable Oregon Deaths and Crimes Reported
Obituaries note the deaths of Thomas B D Broeman in Malheur county near Yale aged 65 and Dr Lydia Hunt King in Portland. I B Thacher of Seattle dies by suicide. George W Caris dies at 54 after 20 years at Salem State Hospital. Reports include crime notes on Winnie Thorns assault case and William Freunde known as Ormey Bill. details of a Canyon City search and a Fort Walla Walla migrant’s grave discovery.
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Malheur County
Yale
I. B. Thacher
Seattle
Lydia Hunt King
B. W. King
Mallee
C. I. Hunt
Portland
George W. Caris
Salem
Grant County
Tie
W Lin
Frank Gillian Ite Bown
J. J. Roberta Clerk
Heppner
Sarah English
Maxeldell
Marion County
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Huugh Patterson
Albany
Winnie Thorns
Cottage Grove
Roseborg
Rone Barge
Bb Reser
Oe Lerman
William Freunde
Hie Ee
Fort Wei
Willian Freund
Canyon City
Grant Fae
Boers Repel Assault Near Driefontein As British Advance
Troops of Dreifontein in the Free State clash with Boers as a cavalry brigade presses toward Moemeftoen. Boers yield a center position after heavy fighting leaving dead and four prisoners. Australians and New South Wales mounted infantry participate in pursuit as night ends battles.
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Dreifontein
Oran Free Tate
Drowmwowl
Moemfontein
Driefontein
Kopjen Yanay
Me Eeey
Max
New South Wales Mounted Infantry
War office cable on Driefontein casualties May 11
A London dispatch from Lord Roberts dated Driefontein March 11 reports uncertain casualty figures. It states the Boers suffered heavily with 102 dead left on the ground and about 20 prisoners captured. References to officers and wounded are incomplete due to garbled text.
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London
Mareh T
War Office
Lord Roberts
Driefontein
Marcel
Kapinoe
Jomen
Waloh McKartle
Kitchener
Continued Abuse of White Flag Signals in War
A wartime report notes repeated misuse of the white flag as a surrender signal. A high command warning states that if such abuse recurs, troops may be ordered to disregard the flag, reflecting tensions near Driefontein Farm and surrounding areas.
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Ay Oh
Rober Refontein
al Sipiey
Orange Free State
South African Republic
Sands
Driefonwin Farm
Chewi
Telegrams Attack Cronje Aide in War Crimes Accusation
A speaker brands the commandant’s laager and his troops a disgrace to civilian power and war conventions. He claims a telegram has been sent to his government and requested shared communication with neutral powers.
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Cronje
Rebels Near Surrender as British Blockades Grow
From Cape Town reports on March 12 indicate large rebel disarmament along the border with Boera in distress. Rebels claim Doers are starving on bread and water and a coffee trade from rye. others flee toward the Free State. British control reportedly restored at Lady Grey after heavy fighting with many rebels killed. thousands reportedly seek surrender to General Brabant.
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Cape Town
Lady Grey
Tile
Brabant
Roberts Reports Hard Fighting as March To Driefontein Proceeds
A war dispatch from Lord Roberts dated March 1 describes the enemy challenging the march with intimate knowledge of the terrain. He praises the troops for their discipline and states Bollynanny's division drove the Boers from two strong positions at bayonet point.
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Roberts
London
Lord Roberts
Driefontein
Bollynanny
Welch
Open Door diplomacy outlined by Wheeler in March address
President Wheeler outlines negotiations with Britain France Germany and Russia on an open door in China and a free port regime. He asserts the Monroe doctrine will be upheld and warns against displacing territories while condemning naval expansion.
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San Francisn
Benjamin Tde Wheeler
University of California
Monticello Club
Rentry
Tay
Wheeler
Washington
Hay
China
Great Britain
France
Basia
Germany
Lord Mererfornd
St. Thomas
Xae Gould
Ita Navy
In-law Harm Suspect Faces Fatal Assault Case
A man aged nineteen or older attempted to fatally harm his in-law and spouse in a dispute. The incident occurred during an aggravated assault resulting in a regional arrest. The suspect’s spouse had recently separated from him about two months prior.
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Washi
Ion
Neary
Williane
Fighting to the Philippines
Advices from Aparri report fighting as Major Wanl with the Sixteenth regiment moved out. Eight Americans were wounded including Ward as attacks occurred during the movement toward the front in the Philippines.
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Philippines
Manila
Mare
Aparri
Wanl
Kain
Ward
Navy to establish Pearl Harbor station in Hawaii
Washington dispatch says Secretary Long will appoint a board tomorrow to arrange the establishment of a naval station at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. The move aims to organize the new station and set up its facilities.
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Aval Station
Hawaii
New York
Herald From
Washington
Long
Pearl Harbor
To Aid the Boer Republics Mass Meeting Planned
A New York committeewill hold a mass meeting Thursday night to aid the United Republics of Bau Africa. Resolutions will be adopted at the gathering and the event is slated for Kinle Stay Rie V parish.
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New York
Bau Africa
Aryan Will Tour the Coast in March and April
A notice states Aryan will tour the coast starting in March with a stop in the city of Wm J as part of a statewide tour in April and May.
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Aryan
J. Pee
Children Burned to Death in New York Tenement Fire
A tenement blaze in New York City claimed the lives of several children, authorities reporting a terrible loss of life. Firefighters battled the flames as residents faced the deadly tragedy in the crowded building. Authorities investigate cause and assess other injuries.
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New York
Roaring Caldron Fire Kills Fifteen in Newark Tenement
Newark March 19 Fifteen people mostly children die in a three story frame tenement in the Italian district. The blaze of incendiary origin floods the block as residents search for the culprit and firemen battle the flames swiftly.
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Newark
Howe
Witness in Bull Fen investigation reports cruelty and bribery
J J Simpkins testifies in the Bull Fen inquiry detailing riot arrest by U S troops and a prisoner beaten in a pen. He describes a guard offering ten thousand dollars to name two people in the mill bombing and an army officer refusing to summon a priest for a dying prisoner amid alleged abuses.
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Washington
J. J. Simp.kins
Telay
United States
Witnens
Soler
Borrora
Kentucky Troubles Amid War Fare Reports
Frankfort observers report war fare fatigue as leaders on both sides warn of possible arrests of Republican lawmakers linked to Groebel's selection amid Kentucky turmoil. The legislature reconvenes in the state house after days of tension and speculation.
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Frankfort
Groebel
Tarwan
Taylor le
Gydon
House of Logislatave
Hogae
Plague Investigation Confirms Disease in San Francisco
San Francisco March 12 A board of health meeting reports a suspicious case confirmed as genuine plague. Authorities describe ongoing inspections across districts and intensified patrols to prevent spread while hospitals brace for potential arrivals.
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San Francisco
Board of Health
Japanese Insurance Firms Refuse Oriental Wire Portfolios
March 22. Officials report that Oriental wire portaliaion applications to operate in Japan have been refused by insurers, including American and Japanese firms, for failure to meet the Japanese Havrance law standards.
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Juauranes Companies
Japan
T Waeh
Oriental Wire
Honoring the Irish London March 12 Knighthood News
Lord Sallebury informs the lord mayor that a knighthood may be conferred on Sir William Treloar and Alfred Hoary van for service to London. The message, dated March 12, is addressed to A. J. Rowton.
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London
Lord Sallebury
A. J. Rowton
Landon
Williance Treloar
Alfred Hoary van
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