Possible Move Toward Peace in Boer War Dispatches
London and Pretoria reports on Kruger government talks while Lord Roberts steadies the field. Gatacre advances in the Free State as Norval’s Point bridge is rebuilt. railway delays and an aerial tramway slow supplies. Mafeking relief awaited amid mass entrenchments and Basutoland telegraph restoration.
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London
Kruger
Falishurs- Kruger
Foreign Office
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Gathere
Prabant
Polit
Free State
Daily News
Springfontein
Den
Gatacre
Norvals Folnt
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Transvaal
Longe
Arsiovely
Mafeking
Schreiner
Cape
Cape Town
Daily Mall
Kroonstadt
Traneyreal
Maseru
Basutoland
Aliwal
Thaba Nechu
Rouxville
Ladysmith
Pieter's Hil
Princess Christian
Colenso Bridge
Elandslagaate
Drakensberg
Mhiggarsdorf
Sritish Cavalry
Daily Mail
Bloemfontein
Sir Alfred Milner
Small Fry Convicted In Harlem Penny Gambling Case
New York March 21 Three petty gambling cases were heard before Judge Cowing. One Italian defendant who ran a penny gambling machine in Harlem was found guilty with a jury recommending mercy. The judge fined him 25 and urged leniency in his remarks about the jurors.
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New York
National convention subcommittee arrives for ground work
Philadelphia March 21 members of the Republican national convention subcommittee Joseph H Manier from Maine and H C Payne from Wisconsin arrived to survey ground. Chairman Hanna Secretary Dick and Missouri committeeman Woons will join tomorrow for a progress conference with Mayor Ashbridge. George N Winwell of Wisconsin named sergeant at arms. William Wisewell to serve as assistant sergeant at arms and establish headquarters at the Hotel Walton.
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Philadelphia
Joseph H. Manier
Maine
H. C. Payne
Wisconsin
Republican National Cammilies
Hanna
Woons
Missouri
Ashbridge
George N. Winwell
Wisewell
Tietel Walten
National Committee
Wiewell
Toge
Pardons Board Grants Rehearing in Epps Case
Harrisburg March 21 Former Sheriff Alexander Crow of Philadelphia urged a rehearing to support commutation for William Epps in a murder case with an upcoming hanging. The board granted the rehearing and recommended pardons for Cyrus Witmer, Thomas Cooper, and A H Grant while denying several others and granting a rehearing for Frank J Krause. Action postponed on minor cases.
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Harrisburg
Alexander Crow
Philadelphia
Board of Pardons
William Epps
Mary Ann Lawler
Crow
Lfe
Cyrus Witmer
Lancaster
Thomas Cooper
Allegheny
A. H. Grant
Montgomery
Michael Rushnook
Schuylkill
Edward C. Knots
Thomas Nugent
James Flood
Northampton
John T. Shields
Frank Anderson
Erle
Frank J. Krause
Lehigh County
Will Inspect St Helena for Boer Banished
London reports Colonel Challice of the army service corps sails to St Helena tomorrow to arrange for Boer prisoners including General Cronje. It remains doubtful if all Transvaalers and Free Staters will be sent, with possible need for a larger garrison if the decision is made.
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London
Challice
Army Service Corps
Island of
St. Helena
Cronje
Liverpool Shipping Arrivals and Movements Report
Liverpool March 21 arrivals include Cevie from New York Bremen Kaiser Wilhelm der Grovee from New York Touronic from Liverpool Southampton Saalle from Bremen New York Salld Cufle for Liverpool Oceanic for Liverpool Kensington for Antwerp via Southampton H 1 Mercier Bremen Livard Passed St Paul New York bound for Southampton
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Liverpool
Cevie
New Yor
Bremen
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grovee
New York
Touronic
Southampton
Salled
Saale
Cufle
Oceanic
Kensington
Antwerp
Bouthampton
H. 1
Mercier
Livard
St. Paul
Prominent Philadelphia Lawyer Dr Vall Dies at 68
Philadelphia on March 21 District details report the death of Lewis Dr Vall a leading member of the Philadelphia bar. He drafted the Brooks high license law now in force in Pennsylvania and served as counsel for the Philadelphia Law and Order League in their efforts to bar liquor licenses for objectionable applicants.
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Philadelphia
Lewis Dr. Vall
Vall
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Law and Order League
McDonough Knocks Out Beck in Third Round Bout
Elmira reports Jack McDonough of St Paul floors Lon Beck of Cleveland in the third round of a 15 round scheduled bout at Chenung County Athletic Club. Fight was fast throughout with no delays.
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Elmira
Jack McDonough
Bt. Paul
Lon Beckwith
Cleveland
Colored
Chenung County Athletic Club
Methodist Episcopal Conference Opens in Covington to Choose Delegates
The annual Methodist Episcopal conference in Covington Kentucky opens March 21 to select delegates for the general conference to be held in Chicago in May.
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Methodist Episcopal Conference
Covington
Chicago
Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Traffic Association raises coal rate
Pittsburg March 21 The advance in the coal rate of W conta per ton to the lakes at a recent meeting of the Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Traffic association took effect play.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Morgan Sets Sail for Europe from New York
J. Pierrepont Morgan of New York today sailed for Europe, initiating a transatlantic voyage. The move marks Morgan's departure from the city as he undertakes the sea crossing.
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P. Morgan
Europe
New York
J. Pierrepont Morgan
A Royal Wedding In Vienna Crown Princess Marries Count Longoy
In Vienna on March 6 the Crown Princess and Count Longoy were married today in a formal royal ceremony. The event drew attention from European dignitaries and residents as the couple began their life together.
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Vienna
Count Longoy
Olsen defeats Roeber in Graeco-Roman world championship match
In a Madison Square Garden world Greco-Roman title bout, Beck Olsen of Copenhagen defeats Ernest Roeber after a first fall by Roeber and a second fall by Olsen. Roeber suffers injuries and is carried from the ring as Olsen is declared winner amid postmatch challenges from Bob Fitzsimmons.
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Madison Square Garden
Roeber
New York
Olsen
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fire destroys five story building in Philadelphia
Fire at the northwest corner of Third and Race streets in Philadelphia completely destroyed a five story building owned by Alfred F Moore a wire manufacturer. Moore faces an estimated 175000 loss fully insured. Adjacent establishments including Hell leather Gardiner Son leather and Martin Co cloth spongers suffered about 25000 in water damage.
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Philadelphia
Third and
Race Streets
Alfred F. Moore
Moore
John D. Hell
H. Gardiner & Son
Martin & Co
Extend Pension Law To Cover All Mexican War Veterans
Washington March 21 The house pensions committee favors extending the 1893 pension act which raised monthly payments from $8 to $12 to cover those pensioned after the act as well as those pensioned before. The same action would raise Lt Colonel John M Hamilton Ninth Cavalry pension to $40 per month for his death at San Juan.
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Washington
House Committee On Pensions
John M. Hamillton
Ninth Cavalry
Battle of
San Juan
Missionary Society Elects Hazleton as Next Meeting Site
At the Lehigh Presbytery Women’s Foreign Missionary Society session in Bethlehem on March 21, the 1922 rate contributed to a total of 50,000 since inception. The society now has 800 members and 500 active bearers, with Mrs R M Mateer speaking on missionary work in China. Hazleton was chosen as the next meeting place.
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Bethlehems
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Lehigh Presbytery
R. M. Mateer
China
Hazleton
Irish Nationalists Close Ranks in Commons Action
London March 21 At a meeting of Irish Nationalists John Redmond presiding it was agreed the Irish commons should not associate with Liberals or Unionists. The move mirrors Parnell era independe nt stance and is seen to boost the party’s influence in parliament.
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London
House of Commons
John Redmond Pres
Mr. Parnell
National Tube Co Lands Navy Seamless Tubing Contract
Pittsburg March 21 The National Tube company has won a government order for seamless tubes amounting to 700 units or 500000 feet at a total price of 225000 dollars. The tubes are for ships under construction for the United States Navy marking the first government contract since seamless boiler tubing adoption.
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Pittsburg
National Tube Company
Hen Just
United States Navy
Alumni association meets in Cincinnati for banquet plans
The Cincinnati chapter of the Alumni association of the Medical College of Ohio held a meeting at Good Samaritan hospital on March 11 to arrange details for their upcoming annual banquet.
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Cincinnati
Alumni Association of the Medical College of Ohio
Good Samaritan Hospital
Buffalo Locomotive Engineers Hold Annual Meeting in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on March 21 the Buffalo Locomotive Engineers held their annual meeting with Mayor Tafel delivering the principal address.
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Cincinnati
Buffalo Locomotive Engineers
Tafel
Dewey Recovers In Savannah Parade Welcome
Fifty thousand people greeted Admiral George Dewey in Savannah on March 1 as he recovered from a recent indisposition to participate in a military parade and review with Mrs. Dewey. A banquet at the De Soto hotel featured a city gift of silver and remarks from notable officials.
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Savannah
George Dewey
Mra. Dewey
Lerg
Chatham Artillery
Dewey
de Foto Hotel
F. G. Dubignon
Nelson A. Miles
Admiral Dewey
Committee of Four Indies
Emory &Prer
United States Court
Furgeon
Wyman
Brantley
Georgia
W. ©. Smith
Mawa
Iron trade price expectations amid steel market notes
The American Manufacturer expects a higher Bessemer pig iron rate for delivery after July with March negotiations set to continue. Industry activity remains brisk as 9 000 tons traded at 24 and sheet prices stay near promoters’ targets, while the new sheet company gains control April 1 and quotes are being restrained.
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Pittsburg
Bessemer
Pike Democrats Convene in Milford for Annual Meeting
The Pike county Democrats met in Milford for their annual gathering. Professor George Sawyer, county superintendent of public instruction, was chosen as delegate to the state convention. Jacob Klein George A Swepeniser Frank Schorr George Gregan and A Frank Rowland were elected to the county committee. The report notes Republicans in Pike county wiped out the one green spot at the recent election.
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Scratton Tribune
Milford
Pike County
George Sawyer
Jacob Klein
George A. Swepeniser
Frank Schorr
George Gregan
A. Frank Rowland
Delaware Republicans Endorse McKinley and Name Delegates
The Delaware state Republican convention in Dover elected delegation to the national convention: Col Henry A. DuPont Henry E. G. Thompson Manlove Hayes former Congressman Willis Charles F. Richards and Henry P. Cannon. Resolutions endorse President McKinley and seek his renomination.
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Wilmington
Del
Dover
Henry A. DuPont
Henry EG. Thompson
Manlove Hayes
Willis
Charles F. Richards
Henry P. Cannon
Meinley
Cleveland Returns to Princeton After Florida Hunting Trip
Former President Grover Cleveland arrives in Princeton from a two week hunting and fishing excursion in Florida. He appears in good health with notable energy. Mrs. Cleveland meets him at the railroad station.
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Princeton
M. J
Grover Cleveland
Florida
Cleveland
Arkansas Rep Dinsmore Introduces Inquiry on British Censorship
Washington March 21 Representative Dinsmore of Arkansas introduced a resolution asking the secretary of state for details on any correspondence with Great Britain about the detention and censorship of official letters to Charles Macrum the former U S consul in South Africa.
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Washington
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Secretary of State
Great Britain
Charles Macrum
United States
South Africa
Hill clutch works machinists strike for nine hour day
In Cleveland on March 21 a strike formed by 150 workers mostly machinists at the Hill clutch works. They demand a nine hour work day with ten hours pay.
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Cleveland
Hill
Senator Morgan Seeks Silver Coinage Amendment
Senator Morgan today introduced an amendment to the Puerto Rico bill proposing free coinage of silver limited to the American product. The move centers on expanding silver coinage policy within the territorial measure.
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Washington
March
Morgan Today
Puerto Rico
Plague Declared Infected in Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide
Sydney and Melbourne in New South Wales and Victoria along with Adelaide in South Australia are declared infected with bubonic plague. Officials enforce quarantine measures and monitor affected districts as authorities confirm the outbreak.
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Sydney
Melbourne
New South Wales
Adelaide
South Australia
Bt. Paul Bench Show
St. Paul Minnesota hosts the Northwestern Kennel Club beach show opening today and running through March 2.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northwestern Kennel Club
Anniversary of Anglo French Treaty Signed in London
The report marks the first anniversary of the Anglo French treaty signing in London on March 2. Details emphasize the enduring pact and its diplomatic significance for relations between the two nations.
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London
Checks on Bank Currency Under New Law
Washington March 21 chairman Brosius of the house banking committee says fears of inflation from the financial bill are overdrawn. He cites three checks on excess bank currency: treasury redemption drains reserves, bond market limits profitability, and a 3 million monthly retirement cap. He notes an expected modest increase in circulation to meet trade needs and that growth should not exceed demand in the south and west.
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Washington
Brosius
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Ea House
Fair Winds and Local News Across Regions
A morning summary notes fair weather with west to north winds and highlights from General-Eigland and Kruger correspondence. It mentions a proposed poll to let Puerto Ricans decide revenue methods, currency law commentary by Representative Brosius, and local court actions in Common Pleas Court.
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Eigland
Kruger
Eis Sega
Brosius
Found Dead in Bed at Moscow Boarding Place
Morris Sargent of Moscow was found dead in his bed at his boarding house. Coroner’s autopsy cites double pneumonia and a severe abdominal bruise from a possible fall or blow. An inquest will be held in Moscow after empaneling a jury. no confirmed relatives, though a daughter is believed to live in the state.
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Morris Sargent
Moscow
Sargent
Roberts
Bargent
Young thief arrested for orange theft at Lackawanna Ave store
Louis Nieman a four year old boy was seen stealing oranges from boxes outside E G Coursen's Store on Lackawanna avenue. He was captured by a store employee and handed to Patrolman Thomas Jones. He will have a hearing before Mayor Moir this morning at the Central police station. Alderman Howe released him after night court appearances.
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Louis Nieman
E. G. Coursen
Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas Jones
Central Police Station
Moir
Alderman Howe
Courgen
Revenue figures show February total receipts rise
Washington reports February internal revenue receipts at 29,500,665 dollars, up 1,100,659 from the same month last year. For the eight months to date, receipts total 16,005,878 dollars, an increase of 16,8?154 over the prior period.
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Washington
Orphans' School Examinations Schedule Issued
Morrisburg March 21. A meeting of the soldiers' orphan school commission discussed annual examinations at Hartford June 12 and 19 Chester Springs June 16 and Uniontown June 9 and 12 Scotland June 21 and 23.
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Morrisburg
Soldiers’ Orphan School Commission
Harford
Chester Springs
Uniontown
Scotland
William H House Pardoned After Embezzlement Sentence
Hoerrishure March 1. The board of pardons granted a pardon this afternoon to William H. House former assistant city attorney of Pittsburg serving twenty two months in the western penitentiary for alleged embezzlement of city funds.
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Hoerrishure
Board of Pardons
Willam H. House
Pittsburg
Western Penitentiary
Rhodes sails for England
Ceil Rhodes sailed for England today from Cape Town on a Wednesday outward bound voyage indicating a return to British service amid ongoing global tensions.
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Rhodes
England
Cape Town
Wednesdey
Cevil Rhodes
Scranton Eyes Atlantic League Baseball Team
M B Sanders reports Scranton likely to join the Atlantic league this season with Walter Burnham of Portland directing efforts. Burnham, Sanders, and Chauncey Derby toured local backers, viewed Athletic park, and expect to join the league at Friday’s magnates meeting at the Hotel Jermyn. The circuit will include Wilmington and Philadelphia with the Athletics to face Wilmington.
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M. B. Sanders
Scranton
Tribune
Walter Burnham
Portland
Burnham
Sanders
Chauncey H. Derby
Athletic Park
Raee
Jermyn
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Athletics
Quaker City
Chase on Mulberry Street Ends With Camera Smashed
A short man fleeing with a camera on Mulberry Street near Wyoming and Penn followed by a tall man who clashed in a clinch. The tall man, E. B. Everhart, said the photographer attempted a snap, then smashed the camera. Everhart linked to a divorce case involving City Assessor Philip Rinsland.
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Mulberry Street
Wyoming
Penn Avenues
Wyoming and
Mulberry
Looge
E. BE. Everhart
Philip Rinsland
Tribune
Everhart
Rinsland
Windsor
Boy Killed In Yard Accident At Lackawanna Steel
A 12 year old named Joseph Anders was fatally struck by a switching locomotive at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel yard. Coroner granted permission to remove the body to parents Mr and Mrs Martin Anders of Priatford avenue Lincoln Heights. An autopsy and inquest were planned with funeral to be held Saturday and burial at St Johns German Catholic Cemetery.
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Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Joseph Anders
Roberto
Martin Anders
Priatford Avenue
Lincoln Heights
St. John's
Republican district convention opens in Warrenton
Warrenton Pennsylvania March 2 The Republican district convention opened today to elect two delegates and two alternates to the national Republican convention.
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Warrenton
Grand Army encampment opens in Denver
The annual Colorado and Wyoming Grand Army of the Republic department encampment begins in Denver and runs through March 25. Leaders and veterans gather for ceremonies and events marking the reunion.
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Colorado and
Wyoming
Denver
Col
Department of Colorado
Grand Army of the Republic
Tariff Proposal for Puerto Rico Debate Faces Senate
Washington proposes a 15 percent tariff on Dingley rates to fund Puerto Rico development with a future shift to internal taxation. The measure preserves free trade ultimate aim, awaiting Puerto Rico’s own revenue decisions, and enjoys administration and Republican support.
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Washington
House
Senate
Puerto Rico
Congress
Middle West
Beveridge Delays Free Trade Amendment on Puerto Rico
Washington dispatch reports Senator Beveridge postpones his amendment for free trade with Puerto Rico to await broader Republican agreement. He states he has not abandoned the action and will vote to sustain the principle in the President's message.
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Washington
Puerto Rico
Beveridge
Weather forecast for Washington area in March
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for warmer readings with fresh west to north winds. Expected conditions include a rapid rise in temperatures across eastern Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
North Winda
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