Kruger Appealed to British for Peace in Transvaal Crisis
March 9 dispatches report President Kruger appealing to Lord Salisbury for a cessation of hostilities, with Salisbury reportedly rejecting any terms preserving Transvaal independence. The London war office notes Boer commanders struggled against British artillery and cavalry near the front, while other reports describe troop movements and morale along the Natal front.
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Kroon
Steynorgedt
Mattie
London
Marth
War Office
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Keayer
Steyn
Meng
Koatyamtthy Tioy Xian
March
Gade
Laurysmith
Lamberton
Vretoria
Hivtel
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Tresabeur
Lewitt Brand
Kruger
Con Uurers
Ren Moreh
Hegy Las
Atv
Dart Mintat
Muir
Wirghers
Natal
Uni
van Beewens
Kirberler
The Swedish Republicans Rally Opens in Rock Island
President Landes of Rock Island County delivered the opening address at the Swedish Republicans meeting with attendees from area counties. The event highlighted local political organizing and community involvement in the party.
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Gotes
President Landes
Rock Island County
Bridge Builders Strike Delays Chicago Bridges
Around forty to fifty workers on two bridges under the Chicago Sanitary District walked out on March 9 due to wage discrimination claims. Workers demand a straight 40 cent hourly rate, risking serious traffic disruption as the Juliet bridge project awaits crucial completion.
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Wetter
Juliet
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Eerioas
Ameer Declares Readiness to Fight for Britain
Jondyn March 9 Afghanistan’s ameer publishes a statement claiming Russia fears invading Afghanistan to avoid uprisings across the Salan regions. The ameer says he is always ready to fight for Great Britain on land, sea, or in Asia.
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Jondyn
Afghanistan
Lotulin
Mulicu
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Russia-Asia
Fuse factory blast kills four in Compton New Jersey
Four people were killed and several wounded when the Smith Fuse manufactory in Compton New Jersey exploded today. Rescue operations were underway as investigators cordoned the scene and examined the wreckage for further casualties.
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Compton
N. J
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Tanner to Go South Makes Progress Toward Health
Governor Tanner shows rapid improvement though a Florida trip plans face a setback. Local civic figures note ongoing construction of a Lincoln monument vault project to house the governor’s rest area, with granite pieces donated for the work.
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Lily
Mabel
Atx
Tanner
Flornda
Gratin
E'Alanel
Ines
Batlefeld
Chickamauza
Indiana
Ind
Weber
Marriage license issued by county building in Chicago
The county building yesterday issued a marriage license to Frederick C. J. Mueblke of 172 Sedgwick Street. Mr Mueblke, aged 7, is noted as a surly figure among the Germans on Chicago's north side. The bride to be is Una Pritz, 60. RECONSIDERS RESOLUTION. Kentucky Senate Mesciade Action on a sule Question. Frankfort Ky March 9 The senate reconsidered the triplett resolution to appropriate 100000 for arming the state militia and recovering arms removed to London Ky. The resolution passed 19 to 1 amid house applause.
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Anya
Mistenstinie
Mateking
Tn Whi
Pretaeit
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Tove
GHS Marr
Brincess
Trom
Bucklustacu Palace
al Ray Bay
Viscount Cress
Chi Derlain
Muller
Aanickle
Irestone
Emir
Frederick C. J. Mueblke
Sedgwick Street
Kentucky
Senate
Frankfort
London
Debs Accepts Socialist Nomination in Indianapolis
Eugene Debs, after declining the nomination, consents to accept. At a morning session, the Amalgamated Socialists confirm Debs of Indiana for president and Job Harriman of California for vice president during the social democratic party convention.
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Imes
Amalgamated Socialista’ Party
Indianapolis
Eugene Debs
Amalgamated Socialists
Social Democratic Party
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Job Harriman
California
Chinaman not found to die of bubonic plague in San Francisco
San Francisco district board of health lifts quarantine in Chinatown after ruling that the death of a Chinaman with suspected bubonic plague did not result from that disease. Other items note senate actions on foreign relations and Porto Rico, plus wartime dispatches and a laxative advertisement.
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Sprinsfield
Wis
Wepumpany
San Antonio
Tex
Griffilie
Scofield
San Francisco
Chinaguay
Board of Health
Chinatown
Hay Pauncefote treaty amended for canal defense
In the Senate the foreign relations committee agreed to report the Hay Pauncefote treaty with an amendment that grants authority for the defense of the canal by the United States once constructed. The amendment modifies the Clayton Bulwer treaty terms.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Treaty debate on canal control and war powers reported
The May amnes report details foreken veliti concerns on a treaty similar to Suez provisions. It argues the United States must retain right to defend, defend passage during war, and authorize measures deemed necessary. Statements note England’s Egypt policy and potential reactions if amendments limit canal control.
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Fayeraty
United States
Suez
Thezmient
Lenkar Artic
Andre
England
Egypt
Nica
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
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