Mafeking Waiting and War News From South Africa
London reports British progress toward Mafeking relief with predictions by mid May. Boers destroy a railway near Kroonstad while Lord Roberts gathers stores for a large force at Bloemfontein. Kitchener quietly organizes in Cape Colony as Patrician celebrations mark St Patrick's Day in Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
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Colonel Peakman
Lord Roberts
Frazer
Bloemfontein
Pole-Carew
Hoberts
Orange River
Natal
Thaba Nehu
Kroonstadt
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Durban
Piletermaritzburg
London
Lonl Methuen
Warrenton
Vaal
Engish
Cape Town
Mafeking
Kimberley
Taungs and
Vryburg
Damaraland
Siege updates and relief actions at Mafeking
A Mafeking despatch reports the garrison holding on under quarter rations and native aid amid Boer bombardment. Pretoria denies siege raise while Fourteen Streams engagement yields British gains. Roberts dispatch notes deserters with artillery and proclamations in the Free State.
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Lorenzo
Marques
Mafeking
Stadt
Baden-Powell
Assegal
Pretoria
Model School
Cape Town
Boers Desire Peace Report From Naples Interview
The Naples cable reports Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the interior, saying Boers in Pretoria grow eager for peace. President Kruger and General Joubert oppose the peace party but are increasingly unpopular. Davis would not discuss his mission, but Naples rumors say he bears peace terms and seeks American mediation.
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London
Naples
Daily Mail Telegraphs
Webster Davis
United States
Interior
Davis
Pretoria
Kruger
Joubert
Allegiance of the Irish Celebrated in South Africa
St Patriot's Day marked with enthusiasm across South Africa. The queen pledged continued support to Irish soldiers in the colony. Lord Roberts aided a new troops’ newspaper in Bloemfontein, with Kipling contributing inaugural verses.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Rudyard Kipling
Congressional Temperance Society celebrates Neal Dow birthday
Washington reports the sixty eighth annual Congressional Temperance Society meeting held as a memorial to Neal Dow on his ninety sixth birthday. Representatives Grout Littlefield Lloyd Talbert Greene Dahle spoke. Rev. Powers presented a Dow tribute and work review. Officers elected include W. W. Grout president and Frye Kyle as vice presidents with a slate of twelve officers.
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Congressional Organization
Dow
Washington
Congressional Temperance Society
Neal Dow
Memorial Lutheran Church
Bishop Hurst on Expansion and Missionary Work
Millville Neo March 18 Bishop Hurst spoke at the New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conference sermon titled The Unknown God He urged expansion by government policy to reach the Philippine islands stating fifteen churches exist with more under construction and arguing ministers should focus on outreach over tariff talk.
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Millville
Neo
New Jersey Methodist Episcopal Conference
Hurst
Philippine Islands
Admiral and Mrs Dewey Start Southern Trip
Admiral and Mrs Dewey departed Washington tonight for a southern journey. They plan to visit Buvanneh Macon St Augustine Jacksonville and Palm Beach and expect to be away until late next month before aiming for Europe to attend the Paris exposition in summer.
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Washington
Steamship Arrivals and Sails Report
Steamship arrivals and departures noted with La Gas ecogne arriving, Cherbourg sailing to New York from Southampton, and Queenstown sailing to New York from Liverpool, all in March. The list highlights ships servicing New York ports.
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New York
la Gasecogne
Muore
Cherbourg
Southampton
Queenstown
Bovie
Liverpool
Puerto Rico Bill Lagging in Senate Proceedings
Washington dispatch notes the Puerto Rican government bill awaiting Republican caucus harmony. Key action centers on appropriation and Dawes Indian bills, with debate over a Manila hypographic officer and Philippine question implications. District of Columbia Day set for House consideration of related measures and Wheeler to be sworn in.
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District of Columbia
General Wheeler
Washington
Senate
Republican Caucus Committee
Committee On Appropriations
Manila
Dawes Commission
Mason
Quay
Davis
W. E. Bynum
New York
Foraker
House
Josceuth Wheeler
St. Louis
Pittston Welsh Congregational Church Burned
Fire destroyed the Welsh Congregational Church on La Grange Street Pittston at 10 29 p m The blaze started in the basement likely from a defective flue It spread rapidly saving only the two organs and pulpit furniture The total loss is about 7000 with 3000 insured The church was built about fifty years ago Rev David M George is the present pastor
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Pittston
Marcel
Welsh Congregational Church
la Grange Street
David M, George
Chinese Report Denied
Official circles deny reports of meetings about sending more warships and U S soldiers to China and reject news of grave character from the U S minister. No serious danger to American interests is feared.
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Washington
United States
China
The Coal Trade Dull in Anthracite Market
The Ledger reports a dull anthracite coal market with oversupply risk as output is curbed to about 2,000,000 tons monthly. Demand remains for small steam sizes and substitute fuels like pes buckwheat and rice coal, while coastwise freights fall and may spur seaside shipments.
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Philadelphia
Convention at Lincoln previews Bryan delegates fights
Lincoln Neb March 18 A sharp Democratic and Populist delegate fight looms as Lincoln hosts tomorrow’s conventions to select Bryan delegates for Kansas City. Nebras ka factions clash over at large delegates and Omaha delegation disputes with Deaver and Fusionlite camps. Bryan’s platform and endorsement of Chicago policy are shaping the rally.
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Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
Bryan
Nebraska
Willam Jennings Bryan
Omaha
Douglass County
D. Cleam Deaver
L. E. Thomas
Deaver
Poynter
Hrgan
Chicago
Free Silver
Cincinnati
Parker
Cigar Maker's Crime Involves Hotel Death and Teen
Chicago reports identify the cigar store owner M. Goldfias as the man who died by suicide after killing Jennie Liss a 14 year old factory worker. Police say he was married and infatuated with the young woman, with jealousy cited as the likely motive.
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M. Goldfias
Jennie Liss
Chicago
Vendome
Weat Fourteenth Street
Coldflas
Inman
Goldflas
Anti Quayites Defeated In Huntingdon Primaries
Huntingdon on March 18 reports show 57 of 62 districts tallying results from last night’s Republican primaries. The regular Republican or Quay ticket won from Congressman Mahon to the county committeemen. Dissatisfaction with campaign management among anti Quay forces cited as primary cause of defeat.
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Huntingdon
Huntingdon County
Republcan Or Quay
Mahon
Camaign
anti-Quay
Two Governors of Kentucky Visit Louisville for Private Business
Louisville March 16. The two governors of Kentucky, Taylor and Heckham, were entertained in the city today. Both said their visits were strictly business with no political significance and they spent the day quietly receiving calls from friends before returning to Frankfort tomorrow.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Messrs
Taylor
Heckham
Frankfort
Machinists Prepare for Nationwide Strikes
Chicago reports a near unanimous pledge by James OConnell to call strikes immediately across the United States and Canada. The move aims to halt operations in major plants, rail shops, and urban centers, escalating a labor dispute after failed arbitration talks.
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Chicago
James O'Connell
Machinists’ Union
United States
Canada
International Association of Machinists
National Metal Trades’ Association
Machinists
Columbus
Ohio
Paterson
N. J
The
International Association
International Union
Cleveland
Weather Update and Local Highlights
The morning paper reports rain and warmer temperatures. Local headlines include Rev. Dr. Robinson endorsing Sheldon’s newspaper project and a recap of Saturday primaries. Regional news covers Northeast Pennsylvania and West Scranton areas with industrial updates.
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Dr. Robinson
Sheldon
Bome Men of the Hour
Deaths of a Day Chronicle Notables Across Cities
Chicago reports the death of prominent entomologist Andrew Balter, resident 45 years. Abbeville recalls jurist Walter L Miller who influenced law journals. Detroit notes Captain Joseph Nicholson, twenty one years warden, famed for prison industry programs. Nicholson, 74, once served as a lakes sailor in youth.
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Chicago
Andrew Balter
America
Abbeville
8. C
Walter L. Miller
Miller
Europe
United States
Detroit
Joseph Nicholson
Detroit House of Correction
Ite
Debs Backer Brewster Quits Bryan Dinner Role
Eugene V Brewster of Brooklyn once toast master for the Bryan dollar dinner declares he cannot support Bryan for the presidency and withdraws from efforts to unite reform forces. He argues the trust issue mirrors broader economic questions and endorses cooperative socialism as the workable remedy while aligning with Debs.
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Eugene V. Brewster
Bryan
Debs
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago Platform Democracy
Willam J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Brewater
Bryah
Liewster
Eugene V. Debs
Door Debs
Methodist Conference in Philadelphia Dispatch
Visiting preachers filled pulpits as the Methodist Episcopal conference met in Philadelphia. Bishop Charles H. Fowler preached at Arch Street Church on Philippians and twelve deacons were ordained during a love feast. Elders were ordained at the adjacent church with Rev J Richards Doyle delivering the sermon and W F MacDowell preaching tonight.
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Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal
Arch Street
Charles H. Fowler
Buffalo
M. Veawell
Linn Bowman
Francis Mawke
Rodger
Hiarkinson
Edward F. Randolph
Lincoln Shallcop
Icar J. Randall
Harry
Noon
Hone W. Carson
John
Tonlinson
Scott T. Hansman
Harry c. Tpearson
Charles Kislein
Aretetrest Church
J. Richards Doyle, DD
W. F. MacDowell
T. D
Board of Education
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sermean
Schley Home Fund Receives Wider Support
At a Washington meeting of the executive committee raising funds for a home for Rear Admiral Schley, Secretary Evans reported strong favorable responses to circulars. He noted only one naval officer refused the fund, Rear Admiral Hichborn, while others declined with critical remarks about the project.
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Wuashington
Executive Committee
Schley
Evans
Washington
Hichborn
Boxing Tragedy At Levin Lake Ends Life Of Youth
Frank Cass aged 18 dies after a friendly boxing match with Bert Whidden at Levin Lake. In the eighth round Whidden delivered a blow to Cass on the neck with a six ounce glove. Cass weighed 170 pounds, two pounds more than his opponent, the fatal punch ending the bout.
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Santa Crux
Cal
Martoh
Frank Cass
Levin Lake
Bert Whidden
Whidden
Cass
Heing
Fifty Thousand Dollar Blaze In Chicago Suppresses Block
A blaze on North Avenue and Larabee Street caused about 80 000 in damage to a block of stores. The Biern Clothing Company suffered the greatest loss, its building and contents destroyed.
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Chicago
Wiaht
North Avenue
Larabee Street
Biern Clothing Company
Rep. Galusha Grow Shows Improvement In Health
Washington March 1 The condition of Representative Galusha A Grow of Pennsylvania is improved after a restful night and a comfortable day.
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Washington
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Death of General Sir William Lockhart in India
General Sir William Lockhart, commander of British forces in India, died today in Calcutta. The obituary notes his long service and high rank.
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General Lockhart
Caulcutta
Sir William & Alexander Lockhart
India
Discontent at Manila as rebels press Congress for terms
Manila reports show insurgents abroad and in Luzon pressing for favorable peace through congressional action. Rumors claim three loads of arms landed on Luzon east coast while Morong and Zabales insurgent activity grows. Local officials face arrests, mutinous chatter, and guards for transport as Aguinaldo remains elusive. A military commission at Bayambang sentences two natives to hang for killings.
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Luzon
Manila
Otis
Hong Kong
Mabini
Flores
Spain
Louis Spitzel
Louie Spitzel & Co
Teylor
Thirty-ninth Regiment
Calabama
Morong
Zabuls
Mascardo
Neuva Eclga
Tarlac
Neuva Eclea
Albay
Legaspi
Donzoal
Major Allen
Forty-third Regiment
Samar
Lukban
Bayambang
Weather Outlook for Washington Early Week
Weather forecast for Washington notes rain and warmer Monday in eastern Pennsylvania then clearing and warmer Tuesday. Expect fair skies by afternoon or night with breezy conditions.
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Warhington
Pennsylvania
Coloer
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