Advance on Pretoria as Roberts prepares Latin plan
London reports Lord Roberts close to beginning the advance on Pretoria with rail links to the Cape intact. A proclamation may abolish the Orange Free State government and promise surrendering Free Staters favorable terms. Relieving columns and mass Boer withdrawals shape a changing war landscape in March.
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Orange Free
Bloemfontein
London
Cape
Roberta
Pretoria
Orange Free State
Mafeking
Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Russia
Glen
der. Leyds
Leopold
Johannesburg
Fievman
Steyn
Taylor seeks McKinley aid with troops in Kentucky contest
Governor Taylor spent the day at the executive mansion in conference with Republican leaders John W. Yerkes and D. W. Lindsay about a memorial to President McKinley. A decision on the message to the president was not reached. Taylor reportedly desires a small troop support and recognition as governor.
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Frankfort
Taylor
John W. Yerkes
Danville
D. W. Lindsay
McKinley
Contesta
Gasoline Explosion At Ohio Home Kills One Incolumbia
A March 16 gasoline blast at James Weaver's residence in Columbia Ohio kills Philip Weaver and injures five others including Roy and Toray Weaver and Alice Weaver. James Weaver severely burned but may recover. Joseph White used gasoline to start a fire when a can exploded, burning the room and all victims.
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Columbia
Ohio
James Weaver
Philip Weaver
Joseph White
Roy Weaver
Alice Weaver
Toray
Tully Weaver
James
OUR ALASKAN ARMY ARRIVES IN SEATTLE
General George M. Randall commander of the Department of Alaska and staff arrived in Seattle for temporary headquarters through June 1. Five companies will be sent north joining three already there to form the command. Randall pledges protection of life and property and cooperation with all settlers as telegraph linking St Michaels to Valdes progresses and a Valdes to Seattle cable is planned.
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Seattle
Wash
George M. Randall
Department of Alaska
Randall
Alaska
St. Michaels
Valdes
Hagle City
Missionaries in Danger Prompt US Naval Move
Secretary Long cabled Admiral Watson to send a warship to Taku China to safeguard American missionary interests threatened at the mouth of the Teho river. He leaves ship selection to Watson.
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Washington
Long
Admiral Watson
Cavite
Taku
China
Tleho River
Winter Snow Disrupts Pittston Rail Lines
March snowfall disrupted the electric railway and Beranton line services in Pittston. Nnex and Beranton cars stalled through the night, with freight at Coxton yard halted until early morning. By evening traffic showed signs of normalizing after a_Main street track incident nearly caused a wreck when a sweeper jumped the track.
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Boeelal
Beranion Tribune
Pittston
Nnex
West Pittston
Beranton
Moosic
William Street
Coxton
Valley Road
Trafic
Main Street
Senate approves Puerto Rican relief bill with 2.096 million figure
The Senate passed a Puerto Rican relief appropriation of 2,096,000 to be used for public education public works and other governmental and public purposes in Puerto Rico. An amendment by Mr Allen to assert constitutional extension failed 36 to 17. A Quay case review was set for two weeks hence without delaying other business.
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Puerto Rico
Allen
Quay
Washington
Senate
Ned
Jones
Ark
Spooner
Philippines
United States
Lippbaasand
Goebel's Assassination Suspects Brought to Frankfort
Caleb Powers John Davis W H Culton and Harland Whittaker faced charges as accessories to Gov Goebel's murder. They were transferred from Louisville amid orderly proceedings. Hazlip released on bonds as examining trials set for Monday. Ex Governor John Young Brown to serve as chief counsel with George Denny and W P Breckinridge among others.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
John Davis
W. H. Culton
Harland Whittaker
William Goebel
Louisville
Sucer
Moore
Hazlip
Polsgrove
Suter
Franklin County
Powers
W. H. Cullen
Davis
Goebel
Louieville
John Young Brown
George Denny
W. ©. P. Breckinridge
Steamer Louisville Bound In Lake Michigan Storm
The steamer Louisville lies five miles offshore on the Chicago course in Lake Michigan with twenty passengers aboard awaiting daylight for a rescue attempt. Weather here is bitter cold with sixty mile an hour winds causing anxiety for crew and passengers as officials plan to bring out provisions at first light.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Louisville
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Drernle
Ex President Cleveland Fishes Off Bay His Par n
Ex President Cleveland Dr Bryant and ex Secretary Saimont left Palm Beach for a day of fishing in Bay His parn. They were joined by ex Senator Camden of West Virginia. They returned with a large catch including kingfish. Cleveland party returns to Palm Beach tonight.
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Miami
Fla
Cleveland
Bryant
Saimont
Palm Beach
Bay
Divine healer Francis Truth arraigned on mail fraud charge
Francis Truth, the so called divine healer, was arrested in Boston and arraigned in the U S court on charges of fraudulently using the mails. The hearing was continued until next Friday with bail set at 5000 dollars.
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Boston
Francis Truth
United States
Treaty of Peace Signed Between Spain and United States
Washington dispatch reports that a one year old treaty of peace has been signed between Spain and the United States, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations and ending hostilities.
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Washington
Yene
Spain
Unitedtates
Dun's Review of Trade Signals Limited Immediate Impact
New York March 16 The Dun and Bradstreet Weekly Review of Trade says the new monetary act enacted Wednesday shows no clear immediate effect. Bank circulation rises will be interior driven rather than in New York. Grain imports drop while corn exports and wool sales fall short of previous totals. Iron prices rise little while copper strengthens and tin declines. Raw cotton prices rise and mills curb purchases. U S weekly failures total 198 versus 189 last year in the United States and 22 versus 20 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Con Weekly Review of Trade
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Representative Fitzgerald Proposes Action Against Standard Oil
Massachusetts representative introduces a resolution accusing Standard Oil of violating the Sherman anti trust law. It cites a 1900 New York dividend totaling 17 million plus 5 million extra as evidence and notes a 3 cent per ton kerosene price rise. The measure calls for fines, imprisonment, and federal prosecutions.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Standard Oil Company
New York
Congress
United States
Governor Stone Denies Talking About Grow Nomination
Harrisburg March 16 Governor Stone says he did not discuss nominating Congressman Galusha A Grow or any congressman at large while in Philadelphia this week He denies being told or telling others about the issue and notes a strong Grow sentiment in Republican conventions may appear at the next gathering.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Galusha A. Grow
Philadelphia
Grow
Fire destroys Morrissey dry goods store in Allentown
Fire at Allentown ruins Morrissey dry goods stock worth about 50000 dollars. Owner Elias Bittner carries 5000 dollars insurance. Morrissey insured unknown. Fire damaged rooms and furniture of several society clubs on the upper floor. cause unknown. Mr Morrissey has left the city.
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Allentown
M. F. Morrissey
Elias Bittner
Morrissey
Clty
Soriety
Anniversary Windsor Hotel Fire
The Windsor hotel fire devastated New York during the St Patrick's day parade. One year later Warren Leland proprietor died reportedly with a broken heart and nearly a hundred lives were lost including members of Leland's family.
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Windsor Hotel
New York
Leland
Warren Leland
Fire destroys Hellevue Hotel in Wayne suburb
Fire at the Helle vue hotel in Wayne, a suburb of Philadelphia, caused by defective heating apparatus destroyed a four story frame building. The risked loan is estimated at 25000 dollars, with partial insurance. The sole occupants were the watchman and three other employees.
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Philadelphia
Hellevue
Wayne
National Guard Funding Boost Passes House Committee
The house committee on militia reported favorably a bill by Representative Marsh of Illinois to raise annual national guard and militia funding from 400000 dollars to 2000000 dollars.
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Washington
House Committee On Militia
Representative Marsh
Illinois
Miners at Coulter & Huff Get 10 Percent Pay Increase
Greensburg reports Coulter and Huff will grant a ten percent wage advance to about 6,000 miners on April 1. The move covers workers across their local mines and aims to ease rising living costs.
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Greensburg
Coulter & Huff
M. E. Conference at Philadelphia Report Details
The Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal conference opened with devotions led by Rev. James T. Batchell. Bishop Fowler presided as reports showed the contingent fund capitel at 41 096.36 up from last year. the Preachers Aid society reported 63 952. The session admitted fourteen probationers to full membership and heard on Dickinson college and the twenty first century bank offering. Ex Governor Pattison presided over the eighth lay electoral conference electing delegates to the general conference.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference
James T. Batchell
Fowler
Committee On Preachers Aid Society
Clase
Robert Crawford
William R. Ridington
Herbert W. Westwood
William G. Jones
Benjamin la Pish
Ernest Bowden
William P. Barnes
John F. Hartman
William H. Stewart
H. H. Kinney
Benjamin Barnes
Clifford P. Fritcher
George L. Scha
The
Methodist Episcopal Home
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
Preachers’ Aid Society
Philadelphi
Iinstitute
Dickinson College
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rycHeological Seminary
Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies
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J. WcConnell
Mineral ‘Conference
Rev. T
Charles Elliott
Pottaville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert E. Pattison
Pattison
John Field
Bimpson
John E. James
William H. Maxwell
Samuel Shaw
Charles Beott
Samuel W. Meyers
F. W. Tunnell
Charles W
Bishop Fowler
James M. King
Board of
Church Extension
HW. J. Bruner
W. H. Server
North
J. W. Beecher
Northwest
W. G. McGarry
West
W. Y. Wallace
South
J. G. James
F. W. Tunnel
Twentieth Street
Tract Society
C. M. Boswell
C. C. Albertson
Stroudaburg
Monroe County
News Digest From The Mohlnwy Era And Beyond
Newspage lists broad topics including South African War reports Northern Pennsylvania items, Washington letter from The World of Sport, plus social personal notes and local court coverage. A choked verse on the Philippines Mission and upcoming Y M C A builder plans headline the week.
First private bill day under new House rule in Washington
In Washington on March 14 the House spent about two hours debating a private bill to pay Bwanson of Virginia 1769 dollars for extra expenses from his last congress contest, but the measure was abandoned. Six minor bills were approved.
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Washington
Bwanson
Virginia
Crescent Water Company Receives Charter in Harrisburg
Harrisburg March 16 The state department issued a charter to the Crescent Water Company of Allegheny County.
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Harrisburg
State Department
Crescent Water Company
Anne
Allegheny County
Ayers Seeks Restoration and Increase in Pension
Archibald B. Ayers of Peckville Lackawanna County requests restoration and increase of a pension in a Washington filing dated March 16.
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Washington
Archibald B. Ayers
Peckville
Lackawanne County
Central Pennsylvania Methodist conference session actions
Hazelton March 16 The conference adopted a resolution urging Congress to support the anti canteen bill. An auditing committee was formed for Treasurer Herring. Several members passed second year studies and were admitted to deacon's orders. Delegates to the general conference were elected on the first ballot with results announced tomorrow.
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Hazelton
Central Pennsylvania Methodist Episcopal Conference
Congress
House
Herring
Ramuel Creighton
WW. M. Stevens
Manual Aduljor
Samuel Rarnsley
John C. Colline
Edgar Heckman
Simpson Standard
Richard Oyler
Abraham Frank
Joseph V. Adame
Charles F. Youse
Frank Grunstetter
Lewis Dyer
Bishop Goodgell
Hidera
J. A. Paulsgrove
Luniaia
J. H. Black
Williamsport
Pries W. W. Byam
Sunbury
Conner
Wioomsberg
Chicago
Misa Mary McCord
Women's Foreigen Missionary Society
Mre
Baldwin
Parks Cadman
New York
Continents
Thomas Murray
Altoona
Herbert Ames
W. Ll. Woodcock
P. Sperr
Chambersburg
John R. Rote
Danville
J. R. Black
Willamsport
F. Llewellyn
Shamvekin
T. H. Manninger
Port Royal
J. W. Evans
Dan
Barrett Confesses Murder of Knobl on Paxton Street Bridge
Harrisburg March 16 Harvey Barrett in custody for the shooting death of Frank J. Knobl on Paxton street bridge Monday night. Barrett admits he fired after arguing with two men, fled, and was later captured the next day.
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Harrisburg
Harvey Barrett
Frank J. Knobl
Paxton Street
Knobl
Barrett
Tobacco House Closes as AT Co Dismisses 5100 Workers
New York reports the American Tobacco company discharged its entire 5100 employee roster from the Fifty Second Street cigar factory and the East River plant. The firm will move production to Richmond Virginia Baltimore Maryland Cincinnati Ohio and Lancaster Pennsylvania. Manager Gordon cited high local labor costs as the reason for shutdown and relocation.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
Fifty Second Street
East River
Richmond
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Lancaster
Gordon
Eastern Democrats consider Tom Johnson for national chair
Ex Governor William J. Stone says there may be truth to a movement among eastern Democrats to elect Tom L. Johnson of Ohio as chairman and remove silver from the party platform. Stone, a Missouri Democrat, spoke in St Louis on March 16.
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Ht. Louis
William J. Stone
Missouri
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Imported Lacemakers Arrive to Replace Weavers in Wyoming Mills
Twenty one men from Lacemakers union No. 6 015 of the American Federation of Labor arrived in Wilkes-Barre from Brooklyn to take the jobs of skirting lace weavers at the Wyoming valley lace mills.
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Wilkes-Barre
Lacemakers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Brooklyn
Wyoming Valley
Wheeler Says War Is Over and Wheeler Seeks House Seat
General Joe Wheeler returns to Washington from Manila and declares the war in the Philippines ended aside from pursuing guerrillas. He plans to seek admission to the House of Representatives from Alabama after his resignation is accepted. He notes troops are doing splendid work and credits officers and staff for good care.
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Philippines
Manila
General Wheeler
House of Representatives
Washington
Joé Wheeler
Atlanta
Root
Wheeler
Corbin
Luzon
Americas
Alabama
White House
Presidnt
Bundy Confesses Tax Shortage In City Office
Kimira N March Frank F Bundy, six years city chamberlain and three years in the chamberlain office, confessed a shortage over 10000 in his accounts. Bundy, a Democrat, was defeated for mayor at the charter election. A Republican committee will probe the books. prosecutors unlikely. bondsmen handle the matter.
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Kimira
Frank F. Bundy
Chamberlain
Hus
Bundy
Democratihc
Republican Council
Transatlantic Steamship Movements From New York
Ships arriving and sailing from New York ports report movements to Liverpool Hamburg and Rotterdam. Vessels include Gers nune La Champagne and Spaarndam with destinations and routes via Southampton Bremen and Mologne. Armoured Patricia and Palath are listed among outbound and inbound services.
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Gers Nune
New York
Hamburg
Pennsylvania
Rotterdam
Spaarndam
Vlavre
la Champagne
Queenstown
Uucanta
Patricia Fran
Bremen
Abremen
Southampton
Erruria
Statendam
Mologne
Palath
Dublin Meeting Plans Welcome Queen with 1600 Pounds Decor
At Mansions House a lord mayor chaired a committee to fittingly receive the queen. The gathering subscribed 1600 pounds for decorations.
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Dublin
Morgan closes British war loan with $50 million in applications
J Pierpont Morgan announced the closing of the British war loan in New York on March 16. Applications received totaled about 50 million dollars.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Weather Forecast Washington Mare First Weekend
Eastern Pontevivanhs forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for fair and colder Saturday with fresh westerly winds. Sunday is expected to be fair and warmer with light to moderate breezes.
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Washington, Mare
Pontevivanhs
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