Rumors of Relief at Mafeking Boost Boer Morale
Reports from London and Springfontein discuss persistent rumors of Mafeking relief and possible British evacuations. The War Office denies confirmation, while broadcasts claim Olivier defeated Gatacre to revive Burghers spirits. Other dispatches note Buller and Warren, Pretoria sieges, and Italian noninterference amid a war weary populace.
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Olivier
Gatacre
Pretoria
London
Mafeking
War Office
Burgh Crr
Baden-Powell
Snyman
Plumers
Free State
Buller
Warren
Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal
Convention Building Plans Approved for Republican Convention
Campaign Committee approves transforming the main building of the recent national export exposition into a suitable hall for the Republican convention next June. Chairman Manley and H. C C Payne meet Mayor Ashbridge to discuss funding and possible vice presidential candidates for Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Manley
H. C C. Payne
Republican National Campaign Committee
Hanna
Puerto Rico
Payne
Arm
Bribery trial set for Harrisburg defendants
Harrisburg March 22 all defendants in the legislative bribery cases are in town except Thomas Moyles of Wilkes-Barre who is expected tomorrow. Counsel on both sides have been in consultation and it was announced the cases would go to trial tomorrow unless something unforeseen intervenes. The case against ex-Senator John J. Coyle of Philadelphia will be called first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Thomas Moyles
Wilks- Berre
John J. Coyle
Philadelphia
Cornerstone Laying for Alabama Colored Orphans Home
The formal cornerstone ceremony occurred in Birmingham with Mayor W. M. Prennen presiding. The Alabama Colored Orphans and Old Folks Home aims to care for homeless and destitute colored children in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Colored Orphans’ and
W. M. Prennen
Loubet Grants Pardon to Baron Christiani
President Loubet has decided to pardon Baron Christiani who assaulted him on the presidential stand at the races last June and was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Loubet
Baron Christiani
City Moves to Convert Seventy Fourth Armory Into Hall
Bids opened today for converting the old seventy fourth armory in Buffalo into a convention hall as part of urban redevelopment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Seventy-Fourth Armory
Kentucky in Army Guard as Powers Trial Nears
State troops under Governor Beckham occupy the county courthouse and jail in Frankfort amid preparations for examining trials of Caleb Powers Captain John W. Davis and W H Culton set for tomorrow Judge Moore will hear the cases while seventy five special deputy sheriffs are sworn in The Lexington company arrives marching in force amid cheering crowds Officials say subpoenas for Commonwealth witnesses have been served and the trial will proceed with arraignments separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Beckham
Caleb Powers
John W. Davis
W. H. Culton
Moore
Lexington
Longmire
Court House
State House Square
Taylor
Lonemire
Sutter
Mountain
Frick and Carnegie Reach Amicable Steel Deal
The Carnegie Steel Company, Limited, becomes a stock company with capital between 200 and 250 million dollars, ending the Ironclad Agreement and dropping pending litigation. H. C. Frick secures major gains, holding about 12 to 15 million dollars in new stock, with Schwab credited for brokering the settlement and Carnegie authorizing the joint statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Carnegie Company
H. (. Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Wmited
Atlantic City
Mr. Frick
John Walker
H. C. Frick Coke Company
M. Schwab
Frick
Walker
Carnegie
H. ¢. Prick Coke Company
Charters Issued To Several Pennsylvania Firms Today
The state department issued charters to multiple firms including The American Magnesia Covering Company at Plymouth Meeting Montgomery County with capital 10000 The United Improvement Company at Telford Montgomery County capital 10000 Northamp tor County Electric Company at Biegfried capital 315000 Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Tioga County capital 00 Point Marion Improvement Company at Point Marion Fayette capital 13 The entries note the towns counties and capital amounts for each charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Department
American Magnesia Covering Company
Plymouth Meeting
Montgomery County
The
United Improvement Compny
Telford
Northamptor County Electric Company
Biegfried
Farmers’ Mutual ‘Telephone Company
Tioga County
Point Marion Improvement Company
Point Marion
Fayette
Pension Certificates Issued in March for Widows and Heirs
Pennsylvania pensions listed for March include certificates issued under date of March J S Heaton of New Albany Bradford and W B Sweet of Hallstead Susquehanna with amounts twelve dollars and eleven cents to widows and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
New Albany
Bradford
W. B. Bweet
Hallstead
Susquehanna
Transport Monterey Rails to South Africa
Ottawa reports the Transport Monterey sailed for South Africa to fill ranks of Canada’s first contingent. Details on ship and unit not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey Rails
Ottawa
Can
Montery Saile
South Africa
Ungent
Fatal Collo-dium Explosion Wrecks Philadelphia Buildings
A massive collodium explosion at the Thomas H. McCollin & Co photographic supply house at 123 South Eleventh Street killed Gorman Weiss, 19, and injured about a dozen others including George W. Nichole 28 August Hauser? 17 and Daniel Reed 32. fire damaged nearby buildings 121 Clad & Sons and forced hospital evacuations at Jefferson Hospital as crews fought the blaze. Damage is estimated at 75 000 with insurance coverage partial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCollin & Co
Philadelphia
Jefferson Hospital
Thomas H. McCollin & Co
South Eleventh Street
Gorman Weiss
George W. Nichole
August Hauser
Daniel Reed
John A. Gratton
W. Clad & Sons
McCollin
Lad
Weise
Hauser
Weiss
Metallin
Nichols and Cranton
MeCallin Company
Mr Collin
MetCollin
Gill's
Morris Printing Company
Ignatius Lu‘z
Wagner Free Institute
Murderer Jones Slays Six in North Carolina Fire
Tom Jones known as Preacher Jones killed Ella Jones and her daughter Ida before setting fire to the home at Carners near Ralelah. Four young children perished, ages from one month to six years, with two girls escaping. Jones was arrested and jailed.
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Ralelah
N. C
Tom Jones
Jones
Ella Jones
Ida Jones
Carners
Here
Laura Jones
Ida
Josefe Jones
Nancy Jones
Clever Jones
Sid. Jones
No Strike on the Jersey Central Ends in Accord
New York March 22 There will be no strike on the Jersey Central railroad after a four hour meeting. A committee of thirty representing all branches discussed grievances with General Manager Ohlhausen and nine officials in Communipaw. Officials said the issues stemmed from a misunderstanding of new rules and the men were satisfied with an amicable conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey Central Railroad
Ohlhausen
Governor Grants Pardon to William H House
Harrisburg March 22 Governor Stone pardons William H House former assistant city attorney of Pittsburg on pardons board recommendation He is serving twenty two months in the western penitentiary for alleged embezzlement of petty funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stone
William H. House
Pittsburg
Board of Pardons
House
Western Penitentiary
Nethersole Indicted Over Sapho At Wallack's Theater
New York reports a grand jury indictment against Olga Nethersole Theodore Moss Marcus Mayer and Hamilton Revelle for offending public decency in the Sapho production at Wallack's theater. The charge accuses them of wicked and depraved minds and intent to debauch youth and others with obscene representations and conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Jury Today
Olga Nethersole
Theodore Moss
Marcus Mayer
Hamilton Revelle
Wallack
Lucre
Sanho
Appletons Assign. Old Publishing House Put In Receiver
D Appleton & Co, a long established publishing house, suspends operations and names J Hampden Dougherty as receiver. A reorganization committee is formed to plan creditors’ terms, citing insufficient capital due to instalment contracts while assets remain intact.
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J. Hampden Dougherty
New York
D. Appleton & Company
Justice Bischoff
Supreme Court
Daniel Pritchard
Charles BE. Lydecker
House of
D. Appleton
D. Appleton & Co
LD. Appleton & Co
Nassau Street
James G. Cannon
A. D. Julliard
Edmund C. Converse
Warner van Norden
Charles Hathaway
Bullivan & Cromwell
Counsil
Conover
Colonial Pageant at Waldorf Astoria Tonight
New York March 2 The Colonial Dames of New York present an evening entertainment at the Waldorf Astoria with tableaux of colonial scenes to be gorgeously staged.
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New York
Real Estate Exchange Banquet Held in St Louis
The Real Estate exchange of St Louis held its annual banquet in the city on March 2 with members in attendance for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Exchange
St. Louis
The
Erie Ready to Handle All Coal in Trust Question Hearing
The Erie system asserts it has no coal output restrictions and can transport all coal offered. Erie Vice President Cumming testifies the company would carry more coal if rates remain remunerative, while opposing witnesses present concerns about river ice and canal route competition. The Delaware Valley and Kingston Railway hearing resumes with rest of testimony due tomorrow.
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Cumming
The
Erie
New York
State Railroad Commissioners
Delaware Valley and Kingston Railway Company
Lackawaxen
Tidewater
Kingston
Benjamin F. Hanfield
Ontario and Western Company
Cornwall
Newburgh Bay
Weehawken
Charles W. Buckholtz
Erie System
Rondout
Bucknells
Edward Canfield
Ontario and Western
Kingston and Rondout Valley
M. Cumming
Erie Road
Penneylvenia Company
Pennsylvania Company
Erie Railroad
Carver
Mr. Cumming
Fuller
Coal Operators Association
Rumor Claims Mafeking Relieved and Regional News
The day’s items include word of Mafeking relief, Puerto Rico issues hampered, and a collimated explosion injuring a dozen and damaging two buildings. Delaware Valley Kingston rail hearing set, plus Northeastern Pennsylvania finance and commerce notes. Local verdicts and editorials follow with lectures on liquid air and grand jury actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Delaware Valley and
Kingston
Bonds Flow Rapidly as Refunding Under New Law Advances
Washington March 22 More than 106000000 in bonds have been received at the treasury in one week since refunding began under the currency law. Private cases total about 6000000, with brokers in New York sending many bonds in. Banks may increase circulation up to par value and 2 percent bonds may be substituted later. The treasurer has settled 86006000 in bonds and more than seventy bank charter applications have been approved, with about fifteen new charters daily. department projections place total new names under the law near one thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
New York
Department
United States
Secretary Long on imperialism speech at Middlesex club
Boston March 22 Secretary of the Navy John D Long spoke at the Middlesex club on veterans night stating that opposition to imperialism is predictable near elections. He defended Philippine rule as a treaty obligation and urged cooperation to stabilise governance while noting anti imperialists offer no real alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John D. Long
the Navy
Middlesex Club
American House
Long
Philippine Islands
Mr. Bryat
Philippines
Custom House
Philippine
Organizers Fail to Move Dunbar Coke Workers
Messrs. Dichler and McKay of the United Mine Workers of America returned to Ohio after failing to organize Dunbar area miners and coke workers. Meetings were called but workmen refused to attend. The Cornersville region miners earn $1.25 per hundred bushels under the current scale, higher than in many mining areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Messrs. Dichler and
McKay
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
Cornellsville
Loud bill recommitted to post offices committee
After a three day debate the Loud bill on second class mail was recommitted by the house to the committee on post offices. The roll call was 148 to 96 with sixteen present and not voting, and it is unlikely the measure will appear again this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Committee On Post Offices
Loud
Jamaica's Troubles Legislative Council Approves 385 Million
Kingston reports a government budget of over 385,106,000 for the current year passed by the legislative council amid sharp public and press discontent with the expense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Legislative Council
Miller's Examination Postponed in Kings County Case
The examining trial of William Franklin Miller, tied to the defunct Franklin syndicate, was delayed to today. Miller faces twenty indictments in Kings County grand larceny cases arising from the syndicate matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Franklin Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Miller
Kings County
Easton Businessman John A. Weaver Dies at 81
Easton man John A. Weaver a leading local businessman and high degree Mason died of grip today at age 81. He advanced through all degrees in Easton Masonry and was a prominent civic figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
John A. Weaver
Grip
Weaver
Philadelphia Woman Donates to Tuskegee Institute Endowment
A Philadelphia woman contributed 6006 dollars to add to the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute endowment fund in Tuskegee Alabama. The donor’s name is withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Tuskegee
Ala
Lonor
An- Haun
Altoona Glass Factory Begins Operation
The Altoona glass factory, a project of the local board of trade, was put on successful operation today. It is a twenty four pot tank factory and starts with a full complement of skilled workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Altoona Glass Factory
Board of Trade
Hungarian pianist Ernst von Dohanyt debuts with Boston Symphony at Carnegie Hall
New York March 22 Erncst von Doh nanyt the Hungarian pianist who gained fame in Europe made his American debut tonight. He performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall and is only 22 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republicans Move to Split Puerto Rico Tariff Bill
Washington March 22 The Republican peace committee in the Senate practically ratified Senator Foraker's offer to separate the House Puerto Rico tariff bill from the Senate governmental bill and to vote on the House measure. A report to the committee will assess House acceptance of amendments and prospects for a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Peace Committee
Foraker
Senate
House
Washington
Peace Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Inquest at Moscow Standards Blame Employer in Death
An inquest by Coroner Roberts in Moscow reviewed the death of Morris Sargent found in bed at employer Henry J. Ehrgood’s home. The jury censured Ehrgood for neglect and found Sargent died of pneumonia with abdominal injuries attributed to mishandling, noting he was allegedly coerced by Ehrgood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Roberts
Morris Sargent
Henry J. Ehrgood
Ebrgood
Sargent
Moaceborough
Lackawain
Tonitis
Periteunitia
Thia
Morris Bargent
Emery Good
Ory J. Bhreood
Brown
J. H Rie
Philip Swartz
B J
Schenk
T. BH
Mead
Boer Representative Sees Secretary Hay in Washington
In Washington on March 22 Monge NIN, Boer representative, called at the state department and spent time in private conversation with Secretary Hay. The meeting produced no mediation, and the subject was stated as purely personal in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monge Nin
Ul Untis
State Department
Hay
Johannesburg
Shipping Movements Report From March Port Entries
Sailings and arrivals show Pas i Pretoris sailing from New York or Piyral to Burg Queenstown Rale Gerene bound for New York. Newark Salled by Gascogne to Havre with Meter and Bremen. Southampton arrival of Paul from Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breamsaipong
Pas
I Pretoris
New York
Queenstown
Rale Gerene
Newark
Bi Gascogne
Havre
BP H. Meter
Bremen
Bouthampton
A Paul
Weather Forecast for Washington and Eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for fair weather in Washington and Eastern Pennsylvania on Friday, followed by cloudy skies and a chance of rain on Saturday. Winds from the south to west will be brisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mainn
Pennsylvania
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Colored Orphans’ Home Cornerstone
Christiani
New Convention Hall
Kentucky
Nethersole
Sapho
Appletons
Company
William W. Appleton
Daniel Appleton
Edward D. Appleton
Daniel 8. Appleton
Charles A. Appleton
David Appleton
Robert Appleton
Delaware Valley
Kingston Hearing
Northeastern
Martin
Euditorial
Edwards
West
Scranton
Suburban
National Bank
Council
Faulkner
Davis
Nelson
Minnesota
Wellington
Maryland
Hoar
Massachusetts
Mason
Illinois
Keveridge
Indiana
Proctor
Vermont
Simon
Oregon
White
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