Relief of Ladysmith Triggers British Jubilation Across London
London rejoiced at news of Ladysmith relief as Lord Dundonald’s Natal Carbineers and a mixed British force entered the town. Despatches report Boer forces chased from the area, with overall war plans expanding to 56 000 fresh troops and a future quarter of a million for General Roberts. Public displays span the capital from Mansion House to Trafalgar Square. national flags wave amid songs and electric lights.
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United States
Increase the Army Election Sparks War Office Estimates
London March 2 430 am Britons sense momentous events as war office estimates promise a larger army. Tornadoes of patriotic excitement sweep the country and even dull minds are stirred by yesterday's elections in London and beyond.
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How Cronje's Men Left Camp at Paardeberg
A London telegraph from Paardeberg dated February 27 describes Boers fleeing across a swollen river after destroying their guns and ammunition. One Vickers machine gun was damaged by shellfire. Nine British prisoners were housed in shallow holes and treated kindly by the Boers. The exodus halted only by rain swollen ford as Boers joked and splashed in the water, some grim at the sight.
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Boer Repulse at Mafeking Ends Boer Assault
London reports Cape Town received a message from Mafeking saying a severe February 1 assault by the Boers was repulsed after persistent fighting. A Sunday truce was broken on the 7th by another attack, but the defenders repelled it with forty Boer casualties, while their own losses were two killed and wounded.
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Heere
No European Intervention Stated by German Foreign Office
Berlin reports the German foreign office denies knowledge of any plan for intervention in South Africa and says Germany does not intend such action. In the Reichstag debate, Count von Buelow asserts that peace efforts are sought but obligatory arbitration is rejected, with focus on protecting German territory and rights and ready to take precautionary measures if needed.
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Value of a national merchant marine highlighted in Senate report
The committee on commerce reports the vital value of a national merchant marine and warns against overreliance on foreign shipping in war. It calls for a protective bill with up to 9 million dollars annual spending, cites past declines in American tonnage, and argues the measure would boost vessels, yards, and ocean transport while aiding grain and cotton markets.
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Harris Gets Sixteen Years For Wife Killing
Baltimore judge sentences Harry W Harris to sixteen years in state penitentiary for second degree murder of his wife Eva Harris the shooting occurred at their home on October 12. Harris had lived with Eva until that day when his father A Jones arrived from Renova Pennsylvania to take Eva home. Harris fired one shot through her head as they parted.
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Renova
President McKinley Heads to New York for Banquet
President McKinley will travel by a special car on the Pennsylvania limited train to New York for a Saturday banquet at the Waldorf Astoria hosted by the Ohio Society of New York. Accompanying him are Myra McKinley Dr. Bixey Cortellou and Mr Barnes. The party plans games at the Manhattan hotel before returning to Washington Monday.
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Disposition of Cronje to Board Flagship at Cape Town
In the house of commons today Mr Joseph Williams stated that General Cronje and his family would be placed on board the flagship at Cape Town. He said the matter was wholly in the hands of Lord Roberts.
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Charles L. Davis Dead Theatrical Manager and Actor
Charles La Davis known as Alvin Joslin died in Pittsburg on March 1 at age 12 after weeks of illness from peritonitis and paralysis of the throat. He began on stage at five, built the Alvin theater in 1889, and earned fame with the New England farmer character Alvin Joslin. He had no known living relatives.
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Insurgents Ambush Third Cavalry Near San Fernando
Manila reports a force of about 500 insurgents entrenched near San Fernando de la Union after ambushing ten Third cavalry escorting a provision train. One cavalryman killed. four horses and provisions seized. The Third cavalry plans a driveout. The naval transport Alava returned from Ragay with 500 prisoners and 60 escort, including ten Americans and twenty bluejackets, amid guard concerns.
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San Fernando de la Union
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Gulf of Liberate
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Brooklyn
Democ rats claim first victory in contested election case
Washington March 1 The Democrats secured their first victory of the session in the house on the motion to take up the contested election case of Aldrich versus Robbins from the Fourth Alabama district Two Republicans Mendell of Wyoming and H C Smith of Michigan aided in beating the Republicans on consideration An agreement was made to consider the Loud bill on second class mail matter March 2 and Wise Young case would be called next Tuesday A bill passed to grant an American register to the ship Windward in which Lieutenant Peary will attempt to reach the North Pole
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Mayor Ashbridge Donates 25 000 For Republican Convention
Philadelphia March 1 Mayor Ashbridge sent a 25 000 check to Senator Hanna chairman of the national Republican committees, bringing his city’s total to 50 000 as its pledge. He said the third quarter work is underway and that the full account will be collected soon and without delay. The National Export Exposition Company, controlling the exposition hall, met and formally transferred the building for convention use.
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Cuban Tariff Plans Discussed With Secretary Root
Washington March 1 Cuban agent Queende and Robert P B Porter who drafted the Cuban tariff schedules met with Secretary Root to seek faster congressional action on security legislation that would raise Cuba to parity with other West Indian islands for imports into the United States. They argued reciprocity treaties pending ratification would still leave Cuban trade at a disadvantage and urged a tariff cut on Cuban exports. No decision was reached.
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Charters Granted in Morrisburg District
State department issued company charters including Luts & Becraum of Allegheny with $250 000 capital Meadville Maileable Tron of Mendville with $100 000 Glenshaw Natural Gas of Glenshaw with $2 000 The Schwarnen bach Brewing of Germania Potter County with $10 000
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Schwarnenbach Brewing Company
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Potter County
Portland Board of Trade backs Tittleitch on Puerto Rico matter
The Portland board of trade on March 1 strongly endorsed congressman Tittleitch’s Puerto Rican DHL stance. They praised him for his courageous work and support of his views.
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Portland Board of Trade Today
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Army estimates reveal higher expenditure and manned strength
London on March 1 reports army estimates show total outlay of £1,194, an increase over last year of £82.20. The total personnel listed is 4,000 officers and men, up from last year by 36,117.
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Menen
Heavy storms flood central Pennsylvania and coal regions
Snow and heavy rains cause widespread floods across central Pennsylvania and the anthracite coal fields. Two drownings reported in Lackawanna and Susquehanna rivers, with dams, bridges, and rail lines heavily affected from Bloomsburg to Bellefonte.
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News This Morning
Fair cold weather dominates the morning edition with regional updates. Reports include Tire southerly storms impact and local civic notes from Scranton Wilkes Barre and Luzerne County plus church and court developments.
Pension certificates issued February 1 in Washington
On March 1 Washington issued pension certificates listing original grants for John F. Grube of Pittston Luzerne and widow Mary McGowan of Ashley Luzerne. Restorations and increases cover John McGowan Ashley and others including John Minnewather Foran ton William Eldridge Brooklyn Susquehanna George Beecll Evergreen Bradford Juthner Hoover Riense James Mitchell Wilkes-Barre with varied amounts from 4 to 17 dollars.
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Brooklyn
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George J. Beecll
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Bradford
Juthner Hoover
Riense
James Mitchell
Wilkes-Barre
Mary McGowan
Brother shoots family at West Madison art store
Chicago report says Charles E. Lutz shot and seriously wounded his brother A D Luts at the latter's art store on West Madison Street. He then killed his sister in law with two shots. Luts, formerly employed as manager by Mr and Mrs Lutz, was discharged recently. He entered the store intoxicated and a quarrel followed. The murderer made no attempt to escape.
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Charles E. Lutz
A.D. Luts
I West Madison Street
Charles Luts
Mra. Lutz
Public debt statement shows February cash decline
Washington March 1 The monthly statement of the public debt issued today shows at February 3 close the debt in treasury cash totaling 1,110,880,19 a decrease since February 1 of 7,780,168 This decline is mainly due to a rise in cash on hand.
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Cuban Heroes Buried in Arlington with Honors
Washington March 1 96 soldiers who died in Cuba since the end of the Bonnleh war were buried with military honors at Arlington Cemetery today. Rev D J Stafford and Rev Father Delan led the Catholic service and Rev Mr Patton led the Episcopal service.
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Professor McGiffert Withdraws From Presbyterian Church
New York March 1 Prof Arthur C McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary decided to withdraw and seek fellowship in the Congregational denomination He consulted about twenty close friends who advocated withdrawal He will announce the move at the Presbytery meeting March 2 and it is seen as easing tensions within the church and aiding theological university plans
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Arthur C. McGiffert
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Frown
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St. Louis
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Presbyterian Church
American Sheet Steel Company Formed In Pittsburg
A new sheet steel concern named American Sheet Steel Company is organized with capital stock of 52 million dollars to be split equally between common and preferred shares. Charter will be sought in New Jersey. The formation follows a two week old consolidation and steel prices have risen about four dollars per ton since.
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American Sheet Steel Company
New Jersey
Coal mining report shows five year totals and fewer fatal accidents
Shamokin Pennsylvania March 1 Inspector Edward Brennan of the Seventh anthracite district forwards a five year tally to James W Latta secretary of Internal affairs. Coal mined 25 271 007 fatal accidents 2 non fatal 1 M1 Fifty two men killed last year below average ninety non fatal accidents. Most accidents traced to carelessness.
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Edward Brennan
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James W. Latta
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Avorage
U S February Receipts Surplus Reported in Washington
In Washington on March 1 the monthly comparative statement shows February receipts totaling 45,001,265 dollars and expenditures of 27,798,472 dollars, producing a surplus of 7,592,704 dollars for the month. Over the past eight months the total receipts have exceeded expenditures by 1,783,000 dollars.
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Child Suffocated in Store and Residence Fire
Philadelphia report of a fatal suffocation today in a father Arthur Bame's store and home. Four other family members injured include Abraham Bame the father Mrs Bame and two children James and Maria aged one year and eleven months. James likely to die.
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Signatures of Sympathy for General Crone Action
Washington March. Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts continues gathering signatures for a telegram of sympathy to General Crone, the captive Boer commander. The signatures total one hundred.
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Fitzgerald
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House of Representatives
Crone
Voyage Arrivals Information From Wremen March First
Wremen reports three arrivals with routes and ships. Jahn reaches from New York via Southampton. Helly Paosved sails from Werkendam to Rotterdam via New York. Cherhbourg Balled lists Kalver Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen and Southampton bound for New York.
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Senate Passes Hawaii Government Bill In Early March Session
Washington March 1 the senate passed the Hawaii territorial government bill after ten days of consideration. An amendment proposed by Mr Clark of Wyoming would pay Lililoukalani 250000 for her interest in crown lands, but it failed. The Puerto Rican tariff bill was amended and set as unfinished business, with a 15 percent Dingley tariff and changes to marriage and divorce laws. Mr Foraker reported back the Puerto Rican bill from the committee on Pacific islands and Puerto Rico. Mr Penrose indicated he would press the Quay case for a vote soon.
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Idaho Mine Troubles Heard In House Hearing
Wilbur Stewart testified before the House Military Affairs Committee on Idaho labor unrest. He said his MulLan plant was seized by two civilians with soldiers, that an informal kangaroo court jailed Johnson who feared execution, and that Johnson appeared sane before confinement yet was deemed insane after. Stewart cited 340 prisoners and 1000 to 1200 soldiers in Coeur d Alene area and argued martial law unnecessary. He noted inquiry into industrial commission reports was ruled outside the committee’s authority.
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Wilbur Stewart
Mullan
Idaho
House Committee On Military Affairs
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Johnson
Coeur D'Alene
Lentz
Industrial Commission
Deaths of a Day in Harrisburg Democratic split over Cameron
Samuel Manenr, a Democratic legislator who backed General Simon Cameron for the U S Senate in Issa, died today aged S years. The Democratic majority on joint ballots was two, and their candidate Colonel John W F would have won if Manenr, Bebo and Wageneeller had not voted with Republicans for Cameron.
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March
Samuel Manenr
Simon Cameron
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Issa
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Wageneeller
Cameron
Weather outlook for eastern Pennsylvania Fri and Sat
Washington forecasts show Friday fair and colder with northwesterly winds for eastern Pennsylvania. Saturday remains fair with continued cold conditions and light winds.
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