Peace proposals under consideration in South Africa
London reports President Kruger and President Steyn may meet in the Orange Free State as a prelude to Boer negotiations. Boer prisoner total reaches 4,666 with about 3,000 en route. Reports from Mafeking and Osfontein mention fortifications and troop movements as British forces adapt to raids and rearguard actions.
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Pretoria
Eyn
Orange Free State
South Africa
Capetown
Paardeberg
Court Circular notes relief of Ladysmith by Buller forces
London March 2 The Court Circular reports the queen received with joy the relief of Ladysmith by Sir Redvers Buller and commends General Buller Sir George White and their troops. The dispatches express gratitude to God and hearty congratulations for enduring the siege and heroism shown in the relief effort.
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Ladysmith
Redvers Buller
Lisa
Matests
General Buller
Miners and Operators Reach Scale Agreement in Illinois
In Springfield Illinois on March 3 after a week of sessions a joint conference of coal operators and miners agreed on a fixed scale. Governor Tanner faced criticism from Kentucky Republicans who allegedly censured him for recognizing Beckham as Kentucky governor. Tanner called the report an error and emphasized official channel practice.
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Tanner
Springfield
Kentucky
Beckham
Taylor
George replies to the King on WiseRe gratitude and troops
The text records George sending a reply to the monarch praising WiseRe. He notes deep gratitude and welcomes by the troops. He states hardships are fully offset by the sympathy of officers and the people, asserting the king's message will restore unity and morale.
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Vuthusiaen
Otf
Uno
President to President Lafayette dollar presented at Elysee
Paris March and Elysee palace saw Robert J Thompson special U S commissioner to MacKinley present President Loubet with the first Lafayette dollar in a casket costing $1,000. The ceremony marked a formal tribute between nations.
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Paris
Robert J. Thompson
Lafayette Monumount Commission
United States
MacKinley
Loubet
Elysee Palace
National League Called Feat of Hepabtion Meet in St Pastte
A brief sports note reports a national league call ahead of a Hepabtion meet held in St Pastte in January. Details are sparse but indicate a notable regional event and a decision impacting teams.
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St. Past
Conference adjourned after miners and operators agree on terms
A joint conference of operators and miners adjourned in Springfield after a long session last night. The two sides agreed on a compromise involving machine differential and price points, with the miners yielding on certain terms to reach consensus. Separate political notices indicate Willoughby will announce for secretary of state, while other reports touch on local court actions and transit disruptions due to snow.
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Gore
Conte
Springfield
Ims
James Willoughby
Chicago
Gos
Tayace Hawa Rackset
T'Planet
Mack Tanner
Gore Tanner
Gastiti
Porto Rico tariff fightsplits Senate and House over relief plan
Washington March 3. The House passed a bill to place all duties collected on Porto Rican goods into relief for Porto Ricans, prompting a Senate debate led by Foraker and Teller. The measure includes a temporary Puerto Rico government plan and possible free import of some goods, with sharp exchanges on constitutional questions and funding methods.
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Taft Hill—Teller
Washington
House
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Porto Rico
Grosvenor
Teller
Eigil
Pacific Islands
United States
Stewart
Nevada
Otaker
Cuply Itv
Saul
Senate to receive Corbin court martial records
Washington March 3 Pettigrew introduced and the senate passed a resolution instructing the secretary of war to send to the senate the proceedings in the court martial of Lieut. Col. Corbin now adjutant general of the army. The resolution seeks further information on his military record. Throughout March 3 the pension bill work paused due to slim attendance then executive session followed. Washington March 8 in the house the desk of Representative Eppes who died last night was draped in crepe and flowers Chaplain offered sympathy resolutions were adopted and a funeral escort committee named. The house later noted the death of a representative with brief remarks and arrangements.
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Wil Ficie
Roberts
Wil Kimberley
Lord Roberts Wites
Osfonda
Mare
Kimberley
Aline
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Metter
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Secretary of War
Corbin
Army
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Rose
Vermont
Ler
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Virginia
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