Peace hopes rise as Kruger and Steyn seek terms
Washington reports Salisbury rejected Boer overtures while Kruger and Steyn urge mediation. British forces tighten grip around Bloemfontein Mafeking is near, and Pretoria signals possible government move to Kronstadt. Speeches emphasize independence for the South African Republic and Orange Free State.
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Lord AN
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Tendon
South Republic
Orange Free State
Fternoon
Marquis of Salisbury
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Hell
Palling Miller
South Afric
Frewton
Elieseseani
Freer State Capital Front News of Bloemfontein Moves
Dispatches from the South Africa front report General French after a warm fight occupying two hills commanding Bloemfontein’s railway stations and city. Lord Roberts to reinforce French with the Third cavalry. British losses at Dreifontein listed. rumors of Mafeking relief circulate in Commons lobbies.
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Orange Lee State
London
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Capetown
Lobatsi
Plumer
Feeord
South Africa
Cape Town
General Frese
Bloem Toutei
Lord Roberts
Venters Viel
French
Steyn
Cape Police
Barkly East
Herschel
Cage Colony
Mare
Statesmen Puzzled But Arrive At No Conclusion On Porto Rico Policy
Washington dispatch notes Republican senators in caucus with no vote on proposals. Debate centers on tariff and trade with Porto Rico and Philippines, Mason advocating free trade for distant islands while preserving U S control. Torn discussion suggests split on protectionist vs free trade principles and party alignment.
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Mason
Epa
Philippines
Financial Bill Ready for Presidential Signature
The House approved the conference report on a financial bill with a final vote showing a mix of party lines as the measure moves to President McKinley for signature. Debates highlighted fears of silver coinage and constitutional concerns over a Porto Rico provision. The Columbus Supreme Court also addressed a political club matter in a separate ruling.
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Overstreet
DIN
White House
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Uferton
Briggs
New
McAleer
Allen
Butler
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Turner
Washington
Supreme Court
Columbus
Sheldon Preaches as Injunction Sought Against Antis
The item notes an injunction request to restrain two men, de Tippeca noe and Mason Bramley, tied to Republican affiliation and registration disputes for Mark Hauns as United Senate candidate. Central Congregational Church in Topeka is mentioned with Sheldon preaching. The Christian Endeavor World and Governor Stanley columnize prison reform progress.
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de Tippecanoe
Mason and
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Tie Oleh
Ther Laving
Mark Hauns
United Sites
Central Congregational Church
Topeka
Sheldon
Christian Endeavor World
Boston
Stanley
Paga Rtoon
Otis
Luzon
She “Kon
AID FOR STARVING INDIA TO SEND 50000 BUSHELS OF CORN
Rev. Jehard Gear Hobbs plans to raise 50 000 bushels of corn from Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska to aid starving Hindoos. The corn will be bought in New York and the Indian government will pay for it. Forty men will be needed in each state for loading. His cargo ships will depart from Springfield.
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Springfield
Ruly
Jehard Gear Hobbs
Klopsch
Christian Herald
New OU
Hindoos
Iit
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Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
New York
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Rkar
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Plague cases rise in Honolulu with deaths reported
Honolulu records sixty two plague cases by February twelve with fifty three fatalities. Arthur T D Wilson a leper confined in Pittsburg post office for two years is dead. Roland Reed the actor discharged convalescent from St Luke's. Andrew Carnegie responds in Frick suit claiming Steel assets 75 million and profits in 1880s 21 million.
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Honolulu
Arthur TD. Wilson
Pittsburg
Lester
Wf J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Selkirk Mountains
British Columbia
Wilkie
Secret Service
Rhode Island
William Gregory
Roland Reed
St. Luke's Hospital
Andrew Carnegie
Frick
Steel Company
Forfeits His Rights In Saloon Case At Chicago
Judge Sears rules that a saloon keeper beneficiary cannot keep rights under a fraternal order certificate when by laws prohibit such activity. Widow of Peter Moerschbacher sues for $4,000 after his death. the case hinges on membership terms and by law modifications.
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Chicago
Moffet
Waverly
Barkley & Lax Furniture Company
Springfield
Phillips
Circuit Court
Louisa Moerschbaehher
Supreme Council of the League
Fraterna Society
Peter Moerschbaecher
Royal League
Baker
Moerschbaecher
Irs
Mic Abel
Questier
President Signs Financial Bill Making It Law
The president signed the financial bill at the White House after it was in charge of Overstreet of Indiana. Senate President Pro Tempore Franz announced his signature fixing the standard of value to money in the United States as the measure moved to the president.
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Washington
Overstreet
Indiana
White House
Senate
United States
Armour Packing Interests Form a Private Corporation
Chicago March 14 final steps completed for the incorporation of the Armour packing interests with a capitalization of 20 million dollars. The business was previously a copartnership and the change reflects a private corporation embodying all Armour & Co packing interests. Philip J Armour is named president of the new corporation.
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U. D. Armour
Chicago
Armour Packing
Springfield
Armour & Co
Philip J
Armour
Armstrong steel works burned at Flint plant
Fire destroyed the Armstrong steel works in Flint Michigan early today causing about 150000 dollars in loss with partial insurance. About one hundred men were left unemployed.
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Armstrong
Flint
Mich
Maine
Armstrong Steel Works
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