Union Jack Hoisted Over Bloemfontein Follows British Takeover
British troops enter Bloemfontein as Lord Roberts raises the Union Jack over the presidency amid cheers. Boers retreat from the capital. looting halted and protection pledged. Reports note rail and telegraph lines cut to disrupt Boer movements toward Pretoria.
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London
Lady Roberts
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State
Welock
Mr. Frager
Lord Roberts
Mr. Fraser
Lord Robers
Military forces and commanders at the Vaal River
The mine owner questions whether the Horts would be so foolish. By the time Lord Roberts reaches the Vaal River he will command about 86 000 men while General Buller will command 46 000. From a military view critics now see little to fear.
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Lord Roberts
Vaal River
Buller
Gatacre Advances Across Orange River With Light Opposition
Lord Theberta reports from Rhoemfontein that General Gatacre crossed the Orange River and occupied Hethulle after dawn. Colonel Pole-Carey with 2000 Guards and mounted infantry moved to join Gatacre and Clements, passing Bethany by 4 40 P M without opposition while supply teams followed.
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Orange River
London
War Office
Lord Theberta
Rhoemfontein
Gatacre
Hethulle
Pole-Carey
Guards Brigade
Clements
Bethany
France may not intervene openly over South Africa crisis
In the senate, Foreign Minister Delcasse says French presidents sought powers’ intervention but telegrams between Britain and the two republics show intervention is almost impossible. He denies France refused to join Eurasia peace talks, notes closer Franco Russian ties while obligations to France itself prevail.
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Paris
M. Delcasse
Senate
France
South Africa
Eurasia
Maklig
Russia
German named Mayer claims $100000 swindle in New York
Frange Mayer, a prominent German resident and owner of a sign business valued at $100000, says he was swindled by Hugh Mason and George Van Zandt, alleged members of Ellen Peck's gang. Mayer alleges they sold him stock for deeds to 10000 acres of coal and wood land in Kentucky and exchanged stock for mortgages and land in New Jersey, Texas, and elsewhere. Mayer says the conspirators voted him out, and the company collapsed leaving his land worthless.
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New York
Frange Mayer
Hugh Mason
George van Zandt
Mayer
Ellen Peck
Mason and van Zandt
Sandy River
Kentucky
Jessie Seal
Atlantic City
J. Mayer
Ellen Pee
Bosque County
Texas
Speedy trial planned for four in governor case
In Frankfort Kentucky a conference of county and dis trest court clerks decided to return four alleged accomplices in Governor William Goebel’s case for speedy examining trials. Secretary Powers Holland Whitaker and Captain Davis are among the named. Transfer from Louisville was ordered by County Judge Moore and deputies will bring the prisoners for separate arraignments. Bail is expected for two by consent of the commonwealth.
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Frankfort
Distret Court Cleers
Powers
Holland Whitaker
W.H. Culton
Davis
William Coebeland
Louisville
Moore
Commonwealth
Tobin Capias Set Aside in Daley Death Case
Judge John J. Shafer of Pittsburg Common Pleas Court set aside the capias and bond in the coroner inquest into William H L Dales death. Dr B H Ralston sues Attorney Francis T Tobin who represents the estate. hearing concluded yesterday and decision filed today.
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Pittsburg
March
John JD. Shafer
The
Common Pleas Court No
B. H. Ralston
Francis T. Tobin
Philadelphia
William HL. Dales
Daley
Shafer
Tobin
Pensions Listed Across Several Towns in State
Washington reports pensions awarded to residents in multiple towns including North Jackson Susquehanna Bradford and Uniondale with payments ranging from 3 to 30 dollars. Names such as Whitney Bandon Hass Hyward Harmon and Park appear among recipients in a local notice dated March 15.
Intervention correspondence on South Africa mediation request
Washington reports the first dispatch from Pretoria dated March 10 seeking U S mediation to stop hostilities in the South African republics. Lord Salisbury and British officials respond that Britain cannot accept intervention by another power, with U S presidency offering to aid peace efforts. The press in London comments on Salisbury's stance and U S policy as Washington reviews potential mediation outcomes.
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Washington
Senate
South Africa
Pretoria
London
Lord Salisbury
Hay
United States
Daily Graphic
Daily Mail
McKinley
Devil's Hall
the Times
Mackinley
Army Brigadier Merriam Denies Labor Union Crime Proposal
Brigadier General Merriam who led troops at Wardner Idaho during the miners troubles denies public reports he urged the president to enact a law criminalizing labor unions. He also denies using profane language in connection with his Wardner duties and says he did not make any recommendations to the president on unions.
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Washington
Hrigadier
Ion.ern) Merriam
Warder
Idaho
Wardner
Norfolk Magistrate Flemming Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Oscar L. Flemming, magistrate, was found guilty of second degree murder for shooting Marence I. Snyder in Norfolk Virginia last November. He received a fourteen year prison sentence and plans to appeal to higher courts.
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Norfolk
Princess Ann County Court
Oscar L. Flemming
Marence I. Snyder
Burglars Blow Open Safe at Pomeroy Station
West Chester Pa March 15 The railroad station at Pomeroy near here was entered by burglars early this morning. They blew open the safe causing extensive damage to the building. The robbers took from the safe GW one cent stamps and 18 cents in money and then escaped.
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West Chester
Pomeroy
Here
Monument Unveiling Honors Maine Heroes in Key West
In Key West on March 16 a monument to the Maine battleship heroes buried there was unveiled. The ceremony drew over 10,000 people with military naval representatives and civic societies in attendance.
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Key West
Fla
Key Wet
Maine
Havana
Census Bureau appoints widow of Bill Anthony as clerk
Washington, March 16. The director of the census today appointed the widow of Bill Anthony of Marne time as a clerk in the census bureau.
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Washington
Census
Bill Anthony
Census Bureau
McGovern Stops Lenny in Second Round at Industrial Hall
In Philadelphia on March 1 McGovern defeated Eddy Lenny by knockout in the second round of a bout slated for six rounds at Industrial Hall tonight.
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Philadelphia
McGovern
Eddy Lenny
Industrial Hall
Missing Philadelphia Doctor in Daley Inquest Case
Pittsboro reports Dr. William R. D. Blackwood vanished after a coroner inquest hearing. He failed to board the Philadelphia train last night, with authorities and his associate Dr. Knorr unable to locate him. Philadelphia later confirms his return home, explaining rumors arose from his earlier early departure.
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Pittsboro
William R. D. Blackwood
Philadelphia
Daley
B. Knorr
Mast Liberty
Francis T. Tobin
Secon
the Schenly
Tnien
Pittsburg
Blackwood
M B Conference Adopts Report On Church Property Law
Philadelphia session of the Methodist Episcopal conference heard a unanimous report finding conflict between church property law and state law. The conference was urged to memorialize the general conference to align church discipline with state law. Second year probationers were announced as competent for membership and to be admitted tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference
General Conference
Francis Hawke
Tullytown
Rogers
Harkingon
Frank Mawk
Fremont
Samuel MacWilliame
Wayne
Edward FF
Rendolph
Guarrettford
Fred A. Warden
Millersville
Charles B. White
Lima
Fowler
Rishon
Cyrus D. Poss
Harrisburg
Boyle
Pittsburg
Woman's Foreign Missionary
Steel workers disappointed by no wage increase
In Pittsburg a delayed conference of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Plate Workers examined sworn sales sheets of manufacturers and concluded workers in the sheet mill are not due any wage rise. The decision disappoints workers who expected higher pay as market prices rose.
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Pittsburg
Amaleumated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Plate
Democratic State Convention Nominates Key State Officers
Providence March 1 the Democratic state convention met to nominate officers and select delegates. Nominations announced include Governor N W Tattlefield Lieutenant Governor Dr J R Ducher Secretary of State Clarke Potter General Treasurer Fayette Bartets Attorney General Dennis J Tolland.
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Providence
Wallowing
N. W. Tattlefield
J. RK. Ducher
Clarke Potter
Fayette Bartets
Dennis J. Tolland
Miners Hold Closed Session on Wage Scale Plan
In Alicom Pennsylvania on March 1 miners from Pennsylvania and Maryland met for an executive session behind closed doors. The meeting focused on a proposed wage scale and included a committee to coordinate coke operations and plan procedures for a joint convention of miners and operators.
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Alicom
Pennsylvany
Maryland
Reitz Refutes Salisbury Over Bloemfontein Notes
Pretoria reports State Secretary Reitz refuting Lord Salisbury’s reply to the Bloemfontein joint note. He claims Britain threatened internal changes, imported troops, and prepared for war after Milner refused to answer. He cites armaments bought openly and Cabinet minister involvement, urging burghers to defend their independence.
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Pretoria
Reitz
Lord Salisbury
Bloemfontein
Transvaal
Steyn
Alfred Milner
Chamberlain
England
Relta Saye
Europe
Dundee
War of Words Between Penrose Gal in Bloemfontein
Correspondence shows mediation requests amid a public feud as General Penrose and Gal exchange terse remarks. Lord Roberts visits Bloemfontein to assess conditions and possible peace moves.
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Senatore Penrose
Gallinger
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Reitz
Sullabury
Weather Forecast Shows Severe Gulf Storm With Snow Across Regions
A Gulf states low pressure deepens into a severe storm centered in Southern South Carolina. Expect heavy snow in the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic with rain and snow in the south, clearing by Saturday. Cold waves reach the south Atlantic and gulf counties with rising temps west of the Mississippi.
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Washington
Gulf States
South Carolina
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Lake
Ohio
Middle Mississippi
West Virginia
Lower Lake Region
Colorado
Kansas
New Mexico
South Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Georgia
Pacific Coast
Plateau
Atlantic Shipping Dispatches From Early March
New York reports arrivals and sailings of multiple vessels. Ships arriving include HH and Mellor from Bremen, Saale from New York, and Lahn from Bremen with Cufle from Liverpool. Sailed outbound are Fuerst Hiemerck to Hamburg via Plymouth and Cherbourg and L’Aquitane to Havre, with Germuaule arriving Queenstown from New York.
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New York
Mellor
Bremen
Fuerst Hiemerck
Mamburg
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Rotterdam
Queenstown
Toutoniec
Biemen
Saale
Lahn
Cufle
Liverpool
Germuaule
L'Aquitane
Havre
District of Columbia Appropriations Move Up
Washington March 13 The District of Columbia appropriation bill carrying 5 378 was passed by the lease today A bill also passed granting the abandoned Fort Hays military reservation to Kansas for an experimental station and normal school purposes.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Fort Hays
State of Kansas
Pennsylvania Postmasters Appointments List
Washington March announcements name fourth place Pennsylvania postmasters Mindredsville Sulivan county F L Bnyder Olmenyilie Tioga county A W Bhutton South Williamsport Lycoming county Charles Reamer names provided.
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Washington
March
Pennsylvania
Mindredsville
Sulivan County
F. L. Bnyder
Olmenyilie
Tioga County
A. W. Bhutton
South Williamsport
Lycoming County
Charles Reamer
War loan passes third reading in House of Commons
The war loan in the House of Commons today passed its third reading by a vote of 172 to 23.
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London
Mareh
House of Commons
Delaware Valley Railroad Struggle Stalls Route Plan
New York March 15. State railroad commission hears opposition to Delaware Valley and Kingston Railway request to build along the abandoned Delaware and Hudson canal route. Delegations from towns along the line testify while freight officials warn of rail traffic losses and potential ruin of connected lines if the project proceeds.
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New York
State Railroad Commission
Delaware Valley and Kingston Railway Company
Dela Ware and Hudson Canal
Platt
Francia la Bau
West Shore and Wall Kill Valley Railroad
A. B. Godeffrey
Port
Wheeler seeks oath of office after declaring purpose
General Joe Wheeler arrived in Atlanta for a brief stop en route to Washington. He said he would press for acceptance of his resignation promptly and then appear before the House to take the oath of office. He declined to outline steps if his oath is challenged.
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Atlanta, Ga
Joe Wheeler
Atlanta
Washington
House of Representatives
Sharkey Stops McCormick in 38 Seconds at Nutme Athletic
In Hartford on March 1 Tom Sharkey knocked out Texas Jim McCormick after thirty eight seconds of fighting in the aleum before the Nutme Athletic club. A left to the body and a right uppercut felled McCormick who was counted out as he showed no defense. Sharkey dominated the bout from the start.
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Hartford
Conn
Tom Sharkey
Texas
Jim McCormick
Aleum
Nutmes Athletic Club
McCormick
Charles Adams Killed in Cincinnati Suspected Motive Spurred by Abuse
A Cincinnati passenger agent for Union Pacific, Charles Adams, was shot and killed tonight by his wife, Mrs Adams, who told authorities her husband had been habitually cruel. She said he struck her at supper and knocked her down before the shooting.
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Cincinnati
Charles Adan
Union Pacific
Boer sympathizers meet at Cooper Union in New York
A mass meeting at Cooper Union in New York was held tonight with George M. Van Housen presiding. Speakers included Montague White, John B. Milholland, and Louter Wesels representing the Orang Free State.
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New York
Cooper Union
George M. van Housen
Montague White
John B. Milholland
Louter Wesels
Orang Free State
Tenemill Tin Plate Plant Awarded Contracts at Sharon
The Sharon Bieel company awarded the contract to Newbold & Co for erecting a tenemill tin plate plant in Norris town, Pa. The mill will have ten hot and nine cold rolls and provide employment to several hundred workers. Construction will begin soon.
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Sharen
Sharon Bieel Company
Newbold & (C
Norristown
National bank charters approved for two Pennsylvania towns
The comptroller of the currency approved applications to organize two new national banks in Pennsylvania. Pyret National Bank of Wyalusing with capital 15000 and Belleville National Bank of Belleville with capital 25000 receive authority to organize. The notices date from Washington in March.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Pyret National Bank
Wyalussng
Capital
Belleville National Bank
Belleville
Ex Judge William Fullerton Dies in Newburgh
Ex Judge William Fullerton died at his Newburgh home today aged 85. He once practiced with Charles O Conner and was involved in the Beeker Tilton scandal trial in New York. The report notes his long legal career and ties to notable contemporaries.
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Fullerton
New York
William Fullerton
Newburg
Charles O'Connor
Agriculture Board to Hold Summer Meeting at Lock Haven
Members of the local advisory committee learned that the state board of agriculture will hold the summer meeting at Lock Haven on June 5. The windup of the farmers institutes will be held at the same time.
Mrs Burnett Married Again in Washington Cablegram
Washington dispatch reports the marriage of Mesdames Prance Hodgson Burnett author of Little Lord Fauntleroy to Stephen Townsend of the Inner Temple London. The cablegram from Washington confirms the union and notes the couple’s social connections.
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Washington, DC
Mes
Hodgson Burnett
Little
Lord Pullinthroy
Stephen ‘Townsend
Inner ‘Temple
Continental Club
London
Nanticoke Strike Settled
The Bucquehanna Coal company and a miners committee in Nanticoke near Wilkes-Barre Pa have reached an amicable agreement and the striking workers will return to their jobs tomorrow.
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Wilkes-Barre
Bucquehanna Coal Company
Nanticoke
Quay Seat Fight Sparks Senate Debate and Outburst
Senate clash over Pennsylvania senatorial seating erupts after Mr Penrose and Mr Gallinger clash over truth and conduct. Mr Wellington argues the governor erred by not reconvening the Pennsylvania legislature, citing constitutional precedents as the Quay case consumes the session. The chamber adjourns with no resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
Rep
N. HH
Penroge
Puerto Rico
Fairbanks
Penrose
Quay
New Hampshire
Mr. Penrose
Jones
Dem
Ark
United States
Puerto Ricco
Wellington
Hep
Pennsylvania
California
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Spooner
Burrows
Alston
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Near Phillipsburg
A morning blaze at the Howard Mellick barn in Stewarts ville near Phillipsburg N J wiped out five horses six cows and many poultry with two watons and eleven bogs perished and most contents lost. The estimated loss runs to about ten thousand dollars.
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Phillipsburg
N. J
Howard Mellick
Stewarteville
Aguinaldo Son Dies Confirmed In Manila Report
Manila reports Flores secretary of war states Aguinaldo’s son, captured in November and ill with smallpox, has died. The message confirms the death amid ongoing military affairs surrounding General MacArthur and Aguinaldo.
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Manila
Flores
Aguinaldo
MacArthur
Aguine Sido
Forecast for Friday and Saturday in the east
Washington reports a forecast for Friday and Saturday. Eastern Pennsylvania may see snow or sleet with continued cold. Friday and Saturday turn fair with high northeasterly winds shifting to northwest by Friday.
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Washington
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