Relief and Retreat in Transvaal Campaign
A Durban dispatch reports a British flying column from Seathland crossing into the Transvaal near Catasa hill nine miles inside the border and skirmishing with Boer forces. Roberts notes enemy retreat. Ladysmith relief losses total 1,459. Boer retreat follows a commandant’s mistaken orders at Biggersberg near Natal.
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Supplies The Sinews. War Funds Pass Commons Resolve
Cape Town March 6 Nearly the Dutch population in the Trieste and Kenlartt districts is in rebellion with many from surrounding areas joining. It is believed Gordupia and Victoria West will rise and armed men may exceed 4000. The Commons adopted a loan of 225,000,000 by 161 to 26. Prisoners arriving include many women adept at shooting. The Dutch issue a manifesto in favor of the Boer cause.
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Publics retain independence debated in London dispatch
London reports review of the military situation focuses on events and possible moves by Lord Roberts. Boer prisoner claims point to Steyn potential government change and peace overtures. Rhodes faces Rhodesophobia as The Morning Leader argues he will resist imperial meddling in South Africa.
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Osfontein
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
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Kathir
Through the Senate and House in Brief Sessions
The article reports a largely uneventful Senate vote on the conference report of the financial bill with minimal attendance and quick adjournment, followed by a House session of about 25 minutes in memory of Representative Harmer. It notes debates on Philippine policy, a Norfolk VA speech by General Slaw, and a few public notices including funds to Mrs. Lawton and a travel note about former President Cleveland’s southern expedition.
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Red Ash Mine Disaster Claims Forty Two Lives At Hinton
A massive explosion at the Red Ash mine near Hinton West Virginia killed or entombed dozens. Initial reports varied but 42 men were inside the drift when the blast occurred. Rescue teams battled rubble and blocked entrances as families gathered in anguish.
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Corbin to Pettigrew Adjutant General's Reply
Washington March 7 the senate called for a full record of the court martial of Adjutant General Corbin involving Lieutenant Colonel of the Fourteenth colored infantry. War department estimates a week to copy the papers. Corbin seeks immediate examinations and to present his resignation if needed. Grant's letter granted him two brevets and the regiment colonel praises his campaign work.
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United States
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Woman Shows Nerve Burglar Bends Over in Fergus
In Janesville Wisconsin Mrs McDaniels daughter of Mr and Mrs H Joinearmers near the city pretended to sleep as a burglar bent over her. She alarmed the thief who fled. The trail led five miles to Fergus where footprints in snow confirmed the capture. The thief is sought for theft of 35 dollars a silver item and clothing. Washington March 7 Secretary Root drew up the Porto Rican tariff bill as alternative measure and supports free trade for Porto Rico. Elmira reports Dr Frank Flont elected mayor with Republican aldermen. a chest-lift record is noted.
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Porto Rico
Fifty Thousand Cash Ends a Big Will Contest
Chicago reports a settlement in the Torrence will case. David Torrence accepts 50 000 in cash to relinquish all rights. Mrs Jessie Magoun, the main beneficiary, risks the estate if she dies before vesting. The vast trust and savings bank secures all parties’ consent, with over twenty heirs now parties to the bill amid a complex Chicago probate scene.
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Tanner
Prairie State
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Joseph Torrence
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Plague In Frisco Isolated In Chinatown
A case of suspected bubonic plague was found in San Francisco's Chinatown on March 7. The patient, a Chinese resident, was isolated and the district placed under strict quarantine with no fear of wider spread.
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Chinatown
Big Philadelphia Fire Destroys Retail Dry Goods District
A morning blaze in Philadelphia on March 7 destroyed properties in the retail dry goods district. The Sheneman brothers store at Eighth and Arch was ruined, with flames spreading to Marks brothers and Myer Hoff brothers buildings on Cherry Street, totaling over 700000 dollars in damages.
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Sheneman Brothers’ Dry
Democratic committee meets to set state convention date
Springfield March 7. The Democratic state central committee met to fix the time and place for the state convention. Chicago reports 230 workers strike for union recognition and a ten hour day. In Indianapolis, Socialist delegates from fifteen states gather for a national convention with Eugene V Debs present and fifty two delegates attending from fifteen states.
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