Toils In Blue Grass State Spur Armed Clashes
Frantic turmoil grips Kentucky as arrests mount in the Goebel murder case. W. H. Colton is jailed in Frankfort for complicity with Goebel’s death, with warrants out for Caleb Powers and Capt. John Davis. In Lexington soldiers and police confront each other as Powers and Davis are seized.
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Frankfort
W. H. Coulton
Sweeney
William Goebel
Williams
Caleb Powers
John W. Davis
State Capitol Square
Lexington
John Davis
Capitol Square
F. R. Peake
Covington
John McD. Ross
Henry Bosworth
Powers
Davis
Peake
Goebel assassination pardons issued by Governor Taylor
Governor Taylor pardons all individuals charged as accessories in the Goebel assassination including Caleb Powers and Charles Finley. He accuses Democratic officials of conspiracy to take control, cites affidavits from a Cincinnati Enquirer employee, and condemns partisan courts while stating the pardons aim to prevent injustice and protect innocent prisoners.
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Louisville
W. S. Taylor
Goebel
Caleb Powers
Charles Finley
Taylor
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
John Powers
W. H H. Colton
Auditor
Chas. Finley
John W. Davis
State House
W. HY. Colton
Harland Whittaker
Sis
Butler County
Kentucky
Whittaker Held Without Bail After Preliminary Trial
Warran Whittaker a farmer suspected in the assassination of Senator Gochel at Frankfort Kentucky was held without bail for the April grand jury A large number of witnesses described circumstances pointing to the mountaineer as the culprit.
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Louisville
Frankfort
Harland Whittaker
Goebel
W. H. Colton
Warran Whittaker
Senator Gochel
Mountaineer
Debs Nominated for President at Social Democratic Convention
The Social Democratic party met in Indianapolis for several days. Eugene V. Debs of Terre Haute was nominated for President and Job Harriman of California for Vice President. The platform calls for public ownership of production and distribution and alignment with Socialist Labor plans. Debs is 45 and well known in Indiana. Harriman, born in Clinton County in 1861, now resides in California.
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Social Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Eugene V. Debs
Terre Haute
Job Harriman
California
Social Democrats
Socialist Labor Party
Hirge
Indiana
Clinton County
Peace rumors and Boer leadership shakeup in London
News from London reports that Boer peace rumors are viewed as a delay tactic while President Kruger allegedly resists Britain’s demands. General Joubert is said to have resigned amid alleged dissension, with Kruger possibly taking command as Schalkburger and others consider resignations.
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London
Sruger
Lord Salisbury
Transvaal
Berlin
The
Daily Mail
Kruger
Joubert
Schalkburger
Bloody battle at Dreifontein seals stubborn Boer rear guard
Report from Dreifontein dated March 11 recounts a twelve mile running front of heavy fighting. Boers hold ridges and mount guns while British columns press in from multiple directions. General Tucker moves south to Petrusberg, Broadwood unable to envelop, Sixth division drives Boer left, last shot fired at 7 30 pm. many Boer dead and about twenty taken prisoner. London notes uncertain casualty figures forthcoming from Lord Roberts.
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Dreifontein
Tucker
Petrusberg
Nelly Kenny
Abraham
Kruger
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
the Standard
Poplar Grove
French
Clements
Norvalspont
Kelly-Kenny
Keswick
Prieslick
Bailey
Twelfth Lancers
DeCrispigny
Second Life Guards
Smith
Shropshires
Gatacre
Burghersdorp
Stormberg
Steynsberg
Norvels Pont
Orange River
Great Disaster At Red Ash Mine In West Virginia
An early Tuesday explosion at the Red Ash mine in the New River district traps miners. Rescue teams work nonstop. initial tallies show about fifty entombed with ten bodies recovered, while as many as forty may still be inside. The blast occurred as miners entered in groups along a path stretching over a mile.
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W. Va
New River District
Red Ash
New Plague Cases Reported in Honolulu
Four new plague cases have developed in Honolulu since March. Among the afflicted is Herman Levy a hotel clerk. The symptoms are of the pneumonic type and the information comes via San Francisco.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Mareh
Herman Levy
Rebels Attack Aparri. reinforcements sent for fortifying garrisons
Rebels pressed Aparri for hours before being driven off as Generals Young and Hood request more troops. The Forty-eighth Regiment sails to Aparri with others en route. In North Ilocos and surrounds, insurgent bands harass towns while Libmanan and Abella urge natives to submit to American rule. The Forty-seventh Regiment reports eight dead and twenty wounded defending Albay and Legaspi amid night assaults.
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Manila
Young
Hood
Aparri
Ilocos
Tino
Flores
Bates
North
South Camarines
New Caceres
Provines
Legaspi
Triga
Libmanan
Abella
Calabanga
Cavite
Albay
Tforty-Seventh Regiment
Victoria's Ride London crowds hail Queen Victoria on victory
Queen Victoria and the people of London celebrated what they saw as a turning point in South Africa. Hundreds of thousands cheered the sovereign, with enthusiasm rivaling the diamond jubilee, though without grand pageantry. The plain dress of the queen underscored her intimate rapport with the populace.
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London
Victoria
Empire
South Africa
Buckingham Palace
Boer Women with Rifles Take War Roles
A Simonstown dispatch reports Boer women among prisoners of war in Cape Colony. They wore cartridge belts and carried arms, are skilled marksmen, and would return to the Transvaal to rejoin trenches if released. They are confined on board transports near Simonstown.
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London
Simonstown
Cape Colony
Transvaal
War With France Threatens Britain and Reinforcements
The article reports that a war with France is seen as inevitable as France sends reinforcements to Algirs Madagascar and Tonquin. London officials mobilize naval and volunteer forces while Britain contends with French attempts to portray Britain as aggressor.
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France
Algiers
Madagascar
Tonquil
London
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
South Africa
Great Britain
Ireland
Algurs
Tonquin
Havre
Suez Canal
Paris
Congress Debates Douglass Memorial Bill and Senate Finances
The House and Senate debated the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association bill and the conference report on the financial bill. The House adjourned amid memorials for Rep Harmer and a Mason resolution on mediation for the South Africa conflict. The Hawaii government bill progressed with a planned final vote and tribute speeches dominated the day.
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House
Frederick Douglass
Pennsylvania
Fairbanks
Indiana
Butler
North Carolina
Teller
Carter
Quay
Senate
Aldrich-Robbins
Alabama
Robbins
Burkett
Nebraska
Messrs
Glenn
New York
de Armond
Missouri
Representative Harmer
Overstreet
House F
Richardson
Ligingham
Harmer
Philadelphia
American Congress
Bingham
Sreaker
Khate
Lodge
United States
South Africa
Great Britain
Lindsay
Kentucky
Tle
Hawaii
Wise-Young
Hour
Liliuookalani
Monroe L. Hayward
War updates and political shifts in a tense era
The report tracks Senate actions on Representative Harmer’s death, a contested Alabama seat, and Porto Rican civil government debates. It covers pension-session success, secret sessions on pro Boer motions, and Kruger's faith amid the siege in Mafeking with Boer advances at multiple forts.
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Sertter Lodge
Philippines
Penrose
Senate
Harmer
House
Gaston A. Robbins
Alabama
William Po Aldrich
Robbins
Overstreet
Foraker
Pettus
Bacon
United States
Porto Rico
Loud
California
Sulloway
New Hampshire
Mason
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Tillman
Porto Ricans Starving Prompt Aid Request
Washington reports the acting Secretary of War received a communique for General Davis on Puerto Rico relief. Despite plans to end free food by month’s start, conditions in the island’s coffee district and central regions require continued aid. The military governor seeks 560 tons of rice codfish and bacon, adding to 500 tons previously requested to prevent starvation and disease.
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Washington
Wir
Davis
Porto Rico
Local Baptism Proposes Lager Smell for Temperance
Manitowoc Wisconsin registrar of deeds records a baptism claim arguing infants were christened by allowing them to smell pure lager beer. The claimant states the ritual will prevent future drunkenness if Prohibition votes prevail.
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Manitowec
Wis
Registrar of Deeds
Tie
Boers Win Dra Dordrecht Battle Defeat British
London reports heavy fighting at Dordrecht with British forces repulsed and Boer casualties heavy. Dispatches note Boers capturing three cannon and repelling French cavalry in retreat while General French pursues toward Bloemfontein. Norvalspont and Burghersdorp moves described with rail repairs ongoing.
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Pretoria
Dordrecht
London
Mar
Lorenzo Marques
Dutch Rebel Sparks Martial Law in Cape Districts
Cape Town dispatch reports a Dutch rising in western Cape Colony centering Prieska and Kenhardt with burgher leadership led by Pict Moorman. Sir Alfred Milner proclaims martial law in two districts and nearby Bradtstown and Barkley West amid fears of wider rebellion and troop needs for future campaigns.
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London
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Prieska
Kenhardt
England
Pict Moorman
Alfred Milner
Bradtstown
Barkley West
Sir Alfred Milner
Orange Free State
Transvaal Republic
Will blow up town and mine facilities in Johannesburg
A London correspondent reports high officials desire to raze Johannesburg, flood and smash mines, and prepare fort explosive actions. The message claims the British flag will not fly there and most gold mines, except government controlled ones, are in ruinous condition.
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Johannesburg
London
Daily Mail
Lourenzo’ Marques
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Capitol
Whittaker
the Red Cross
Luzon
Apparri
Soth Congress
LORD
God
Reitz
Cronje
Free State
Natal
Biggaursberg
van Reenen
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Ekruger
Bloemfontein
Free
Goa
Tree State
Mafeking
NECOM
Celer Eviptsim
Drunkar i
Chicago
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