British General Freedom Amid Boer Talks of Generosity
The British press reports General Delarey and General Methuen discussing prisoner treatment as a move toward civility, amid cabinet shifts and possible peace hints. Meanwhile Boers reportedly flee a British sweep near Frankfort and the Orange River Colony. A separate note covers the United States Britain international chess match in New York, with Showalter, Howell, Barry, Voigt and Hymes leading the American side as cables link London and Brooklyn venues over 3,483 miles.
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New York
United States
George Newnes
London
Brooklyn Chess Oil
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
British Chess Club
Cannon Street
Showalter
Howell
Barry
Voigt
Hymes
Great Britain
War office report on General Methuen injury
Fragmentary OCR recalls a March 14 entry noting General Methuen maimed for life when a bullet fractured his femur and that the heart procedure or leg amputation followed, reflecting a wartime casualty report from the War Office.
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Methuen
War Office
March 14 Field Marshal En Route for South orrow
Field Marshal commander-in-chief of the y heads for South orrow with reports suggesting he may die en route. A possible conferral on conditions in Iica is anticipated upon his return.
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The
South Orrow
Iica
Sugar Faction Hold Conference On Curb Plan
March 14 the sugar republicans met to discuss urban policy and ways and means. Talks split the group with no compromise, failing to agree on a 20 percent price cut for two years. Wolcott and Jackson drew in a brutal bout as gate money was contested. A fire at the Paon Works in Washington damaged the varnish room and neighboring buildings.
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Mgton
Ublicans
Wolcott Jackson
Joe Wolcott
Peter Jackson
Wolcott
Jackson Bethe
Paon Works
Chaplains Commissioned in Army Service
On March 14 Rev. Frank S. of California and Rev. Herbert Jones were appointed as chaplains in the army, joining the religious support staff for military units.
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Franks
California
Erbert Jones
Dan Patch Pacer Sold To W H Sturgis
Dan Patch the pacer has been purchased by W H Sturgis of this city and is in good condition. The horse worked on the Empire for his grand circuit campaign and is now aimed at major races on the circuit.
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Dan Patch
Pacer
W. H. Sturgis
War clouds over Japan and Russia rise in Manchuria
Captain F H Smith arriving from Japan predicts imminent war between Japan and Russia over Manchuria. He says Japan seeks victory, England may aid the Mikado, and Europe could be drawn in. He notes Russia pushes Manchurian railroad work while Japanese protests focus on the native attacks and 16,000 coolies employed.
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Seattle
Wash
F. H. Smith
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Smith
England
Europe
Frisco expands to 4000 miles with new St Louis Memphis line
St Louis closes transfer of the St Louis and Memphis line from Paw Paw junction to Luxora covering 75 miles to the St Louis Memphis and Southeastern, formed recently, creating the St Louis Memphis line of the Frisco system. The Frisco system now operates over 4000 miles, aided by the Blackwell Enid and Southwestern purchase, strengthening its western reach.
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St. Louis
Oratory contest to elect Northwest League rep at Iowa
In Iowa City at the University of Iowa this evening the oratorical contest will select a representative for the Northwest Oratorical League. Speakers and topics include I. L. Reed with Citizens, Soldiers. Fred Albert on Camille Meamoulins. W. H. Anderson with The Missionary Explorer. EB. Brown on The March of the Constitution. H. B. Hadley presenting America's Moral Heritage. F. Harris with The Hero of the Confederacy.
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Oratory
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Northwest Oratorical League
I. L. Reed
Fred Albert
Camille Meamoulins
W. H. Anderson
EB. K. Brown
H. B. Hadley
America
F. ©. Harris
To Stop Purchasing Bonds In Washington
Washington March 14 announced at the treasury department that after banking hours tomorrow the government will discontinue the purchase of the bonds it has been buying for several months.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Boston Strike Ends With Return To Old Jobs
Boston on March 14 reports a prompt settlement of the freight handlers strike. About 20,000 idle workers were expected to resume work, with unions gaining a rule that old workers will be rehired where possible, while non-union crews are barred from Brine Transportation Company assignments. Discontent lingers among labor bodies over incomplete restorations.
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Boston
Philadelpia
United
Allied Freight Transportation Council
Crane
Brine Transportation Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Prosser Canal Extension Begins to Expand Fruit Lands
Seattle March 14 The Washington Irrigation Company starts extending its main canal toward Prosser a 14 mile project to bring 20000 acres of prime fruit lands under cultivation, boosting regional farming and irrigation.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington Irrigation Company
Prosser
Railroads Come to Terms on Delayed Right of Way
Salt Lake March 14 An agreement has been reached between the Oregon Short Line and the San Pedro roads to postpone right of way litigation until May 1. The delay allows engineering departments to adjust joint survey difficulties.
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Salt Lake
Oregon Short Line
San Pedro
Fire destroys transit sheds and four houses in St Louis
A morning blaze in St Louis destroyed the car sheds of the St Louis Transit Company and four dwellings. The total loss is about 150000 dollars. Many occupants narrowly escaped suffocation as the flames raged through the structures.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Transit Company
Commissioner Redenberg Resigns from Civil Service Board
Washington dated March 14, William A. Redenberg submitted his resignation as a civil service commissioner to President Roosevelt, to take effect April 1, marking a leadership change in the commission this spring.
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Washington
William A. Redenberg
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
Danish West Indies Bill Passes Second Chamber
Copenhagen March 14 The second chamber has passed the bill for selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The measure advances to the first chamber for approval.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
United States
Cecil Rhodes Dying in Cape Town
Cape Town dispatch reports Cecil Rhodes weaker today with constant oxygen therapy and the worst feared as his condition deteriorates.
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Cecil Rhodes
Cape Town
Interment Planned for Governor Altgeld in Chicago
Funeral services for ex Governor John P Altgeld were held this morning at his residence with Clarence Darrow delivering an oration and a Bible reading. The remains lie in state tomorrow at the Public Library and burial is set for Sunday at Graceland Cemetery. The funeral procession through downtown Chicago is expected to be large with members of the Turner Singing Society and civic groups participating.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Clarence Darrow
Pubiic
Graceland Cemetery
The
Turner Singing Society
Money Pool Ends Among Big Railroads
The trunk lines association comprising New York Central Pennsylvania Erie Baltimore and Ohio West Shore Lackawanna Lehigh Valley Ontario and Western and New Jersey Central will dissolve its money pool after April 1. The Herald reports Roosevelt hinted action against all roads in pooling agreements prompting the dissolution amid western pools abandoned recently.
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New York
the Herald
Trunk Lines Association
United States
New York Cental
Pennsylvania
Erie
West Shore
Lackawanna
Lehigt
Ontario Western
New Jersey Central
The
Herald
Roosevelt
Geer Dominates Marion County In Governor Primary
Salem dispatch reports Macleay and South Salem precincts as the first to vote in Marion county show overwhelming support for Geer for governor. Geer is expected to carry the county decisively.
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Salem
The
Journal
Oregonian
Macleay
South Salem
Marion County
Geer
Huntington gift boosts Harvard physics building project
Money from Mrs. C. P. Huntington totals 260000 toward the 765000 goal to match John D. Rockefeller’s gift for Harvard University’s endowment and enlargement of the Harvard School. The Huntington subscription funds a building named in memory of Collis P. Huntington as the Huntington Laboratory of Bacteriology and Pathology.
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Harvard
Boston
C. P. Huntington
John D. Rockefeller
New York
Harvard School
Huntington
Collis P. Huntington
State collegiate oratorical contest heads to Otterbein Tonight
Westerville Ohio March 14 The annual contest of the state collegiate oratorical association takes place this evening under the auspices of Otterbein University and promises to be the event of the college year. Heidelberg Kenyon Marietta and other colleges have sent representatives.
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Westerville
State Collegiate Oratorical Association
Otterbein Universality
Heidelberg
Kenyon
Marietta
Official Mourning Ends for McKinley in Washington
Washington March 14 official mourning for President McKinley ends. White House and state department resume normal stationery after six months of black bordered paper and envelopes.
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Washington, D. C
McKinley
White House
State Department
Wheat Market Weak as Weather Improves
New York market report notes wheat prices fall about a half cent amid better southwest weather. Liverpool declines, New York and Chicago openings and closes shown, with stocks and money rates listed. Wheat in Chicago trades around 76 to 74% per bushel.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico to be admitted as states
Washington March 14 Chairman Knox of the house committee on territories was authorized to introduce an omnibus bill providing admission of Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico as states. The committee also authorizes a bill giving Indian Territory territorial government and renaming it Territory of Jefferson.
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Washington
Knox
House Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Indian Territory
Territory
Jefferson
Lord Francis Hope bankruptcy ruling in London court
London March 14 The bankruptcy court announced the failure of Lord Francis Hope ex husband of actress May Yohe. Debts listed at about 4000 pounds. On reaching his majority he inherited roughly 600000 dollars.
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London
Francis Hope
May Yohe
State agricultural society formed after two day Helena meeting
Helena March 14 The formation of a state agricultural society is the aim of a two day conference that opened in Helena today. Attended by representative agriculturalists from across the state the gathering is expected to be highly successful.
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Helena
Mont
Penrose backs direct vote for senators while preserving bias
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania announced a resolution to elect United States senators by direct vote. It guarantees at least two senators per state and one more for every 500000 people, with six year terms. The move is seen as a concession to public and press calls for direct election.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
United States
Allence
Will Accept Position In Interior Department
William C. McCormick telegraphed Senator Thomas Kearne in Washington that he will accept the secretary of the Interior post if a vacancy occurs through Secretary Hitchcock’s resignation. McCormick had a prior inquiry before leaving Salt Lake on March 1 but did not give a definite answer.
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Los Angeles
William C. McCormick
Thomas Kearne
Washington
Interior
Hitchcock
McCormick
Salt Lake
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Orange River Colony
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South Africa
Wugar Republicans
Iff On Sugar
Railroads
Roose
Velt
New York Market
Montana
Senator Penrose
Dr. Price
Price Baking Powder CO
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