Plumer Retires as Roberts Still Stages Bloemfontein Waiting
London reports Lord Roberts maintains main army at Bloemfontein while Colonel Plumer retires to Crocodile Pools. Methuen skirmishes 167 miles away, French cavalry active east of Bloemfontein, Buller not yet moved in Natal. Arbitration on Delagoa Bay welcomed as nearing end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Lord Methuen
Buller
Natal
London
Plumer
Crocodile Pools
Rellet
Warrenton
Mare- King
Snyman
French
Bloemfortein
Oliyvier
Baruteland
Tolsing
Kroppstadt
General Buller
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay Railway
Delagoa Bay
Virginia Troops Ordered Out as Lynch Threat Looms
A captured prisoner in Greensville County amid a fatal shooting sparks a mob threat. Governor Tyler mobilizes militia to guard the scene while civil authorities decide on troop deployment and the Greensville judge faces life threats in case soldiers are sent. A posse pursues the suspect at Stony Creek as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Nerm
Justice Saunders
Welton
Greensville
Stony Creek
Sussex
Emporia
Tyler
Greensville County
Macrum in Washington to Face House Foreign Affairs Panel
Former convict Macrum was summoned to the capitol from his home in response to a telegram from Representative Wheeler Kentucky. He met Representative Taylor Ohio and Wheeler to arrange an appointment with Chairman Hitt to have his testimony in the Pretoria affair case taken early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conat Macrum
Capitol
Wheeler
Kentucky
House
Taylor
Ohio
Pretoria
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Macrum
Mine workers to receive 10 cent advance in Pennsylvania and Maryland
John Mitchell telegram from Washington reports that miners at Myersdale Pennsylvania and Georges Creek Maryland in District No 1d have been notified by operators that an advance of 10 cents per ton will be paid starting April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Washington
Myersdale
Georges Creek
Wilmington council switches unions in Delaware
The Winona council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics votes 5 to 4 to withdraw from the Funeral Benefits association of Pennsylvania and join a new Delaware organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Winona Eouncil
United American Mechanics
Funeral Benefits Association of Pennsylvania
New Delaware Association
Pension increases noted for several named individuals
In Washington on March 2 pension increases are listed for Jeunader L Gregory of Bylvania Bradford and Philemon Gillett of Hamilton Wayne among others. The report names several recipients with varying amounts and jurisdictions in a brief government notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wshington
Jeunader L. Gregory
Bylvania
Bradford
Philemon Gillett
Hamilton
Wayne
Dun’s Review of Trade Highlights New Monetary Bill
Dun & Co reports in its weekly review that the new monetary bill has satisfied the Treasury and banks in its first week. New 2 per cent bonds requests exceed 196 million dollars, with bank circulation up over 10 million. It notes Carnegie Frick settlement impact on iron and steel, regional price movements, and mixed export and crop data across Atlantic and Pacific regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Carnegie-Frick
Iron and Steel
Steec
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Coeur D Alene Investigation Probes Martial Law Authority
Governor Steunenberg testifies amid Coeur D Alene inquiry on extending the permit system to include underground and above ground workers. He asserts no writs of habeas corpus suspended and says military control continues until order and rights are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fifth annual international chess cable match opens in New York
The fifth annual American British chess cable match begins at Brooklyn Chess Club in Brooklyn and International Hall London. The American lineup features Pillsbury Showalter Barry Hodges Hymes Marshall Delmar Bampton Newman Voigt. It will continue tomorrow after a postponement from March 4 and 17 due to venue issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Lumbermen plan raft shipments to eastern markets this spring
Prominent lumbermen from Clearfield say about three rafts will be sent to eastern markets this spring. They note more rafts may have been sold than last year and at higher prices. Demand for timber is strong and eastern buyers grow impatient at the slow start to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lock Haven
Clearfield
Man convicted of manslaughter sentenced to prison and fine
Reading Pa March Solomon H H Quinter convicted of manslaughter for killing his wife and Edward Kitamiller in August. He receives twelve years in the Eastern penitentiary and a fine of 100 costs. He is 52, in near health and father of five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading. Pa
March
Solomon Hh, Quinter
Edward Kitamiller
List
Wasteslay
Eastern Penitentiary
Chilren
Commission Leaves for United States Panama
The canal commission led by Admiral Walker after examining routes sailed for the United States today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Panama
Canal Commission
Admiral Walker
Carnegie Frick Reorganization Behind United Front Across giants
Pittsburg reports a unified agreement among Carnegie Frick interests with a combined capital of 160 million dollars. Subscriptions total over 12 million with key backers Carnegie Phipps Frick Schwab and Lovejoy. A general power of attorney to James B. Di is arranged as the charter is filed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie-Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie Company
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Phipps, Jr
H. Clay Frick
Litieanta
Arratin United
Ite
Pitteburg
United States
Mr. Carnegie
Henry Phipps
Hoe Co. Frick
Charles M. Schwab
Francis T. F. Lovejoy
Tt Ie
James B. DI
New York
Pittshore
Dewey Enthroned by Macon as Rainy Parade Welcomes Admiral
In a drizzling rain Macon Georgia lines the principal street to cheer Admiral Dewey and his party as thousands of school children assemble for a review. A reception at Cherokee club follows with local social leaders and Mrs Dewey meeting city notables before departure to Jacksonville at 10 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Admiral Dewey
Cherokee Club
Spring Inspections Ordered by National Guard of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg March 21 General orders from the National Guard of Pennsylvania headquarters direct brigade inspectors to complete spring inspections by June 30. A unit with less than 80 percent of minimum strength or a general average below 72 percent will be deemed inefficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrieburg
National Gunn of Pennsylvania
Richmond Man Reuben Grieest Hanged for Assault
At Cumberland Court House the convicted Reuben Grieest aged about years faced execution by hanging for criminal assault on a girl of his own race. Witnesses said his nerve failed at the last moment and he needed five men to support him as the noose was adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Reuben Grieest
Cumberland Court House
Shipping News Briefs From New York March 21
Cleared: Ketricla for Hamburg Werkenadam for Rotterdam via Boulogne Campania for Liverpool. Ligurd-Pasked: J Aquitline from New York for Havre. Plymouth Arrived: Furst Biemarck from New York for Hamburg. Rotterdam Sailed for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ketricla
Hamburg
Werkenadam
Rotterdam
Army Canteen Criticized At Wilmington Conference
At the Wilmington meeting a resolution was presented criticizing the administration for permitting the fee of the army canteen. The resolution will be acted upon tomorrow at the lay conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Machinists Strike Grows as Shops Join
Cleveland March 1. At the striking machinists headquarters it was stated that nineteen additional shops with a total of 21 men had joined the strike movement today, bringing the number of workers bowing out to 1 802.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Emperor William Launches First Class Cruiser
Kiel March 2. Emperor William today launched a first class cruiser in a ceremony at the shipyard. The event underscored Germanys expanding naval program as officials praised the design and potential performance of the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Kiel
Germany
Arbor Day Observed Across Oklahoma Statewide
Oklahoma observes Arbor Day nationwide observance with activities noted in Guthrie and other towns as March 24 marks the statewide celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Lively Pittston Council Meeting Spars Over Shady Ordinances
In Pittston a March council session grew heated as newly elected councilman M N Donnelly challenged several ordinances. He accused Edward Healey of overpaying for sewer work and clashed with city clerk Flannery amid accusations of crooked dealings. The confrontation sparked a near-brawl and a reform councilman’s rebuke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Scranton Tribune
Common Council of
M. N. Donnelly
Edward Healey
Healey
Donnelly
Flannery
City Democratic Party
Legislative bribery cases called for trial in Dauphin court
Harrisburg March 23 The legislative bribery cases will be called for trial tomorrow in Dauphin county court before Judge Simonton. Ex-Senator John J. Coyle and three other former lawmakers are accused of offering sums to influence votes on the Metarrell jury bill. The proceeding will involve many witnesses and may span into next Tuesday. Prosecution is led by Charles H. Bergner with Rep Hiebert Young. defense by Gilbert Kunkel and Detwiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Simonton
Coyle
Firet
Charles Washington
Sheeny
Bell
Lkely
John J. Coyle
Philadelphia
John Engler
Lycoming County
McCarrell
John R. Byrne
Riverson
William D. Wilson
Greensburg
Colonel Quay
Thomas M. Moyles
Wilkes-Barre
Peter J. Criste
Northapanton
Robert Evans
William J. Y. Morton
Wayne County
Charles H. Bergner
House
Hiebert Young
Wellsboro
Gilbert
George Kunkel
Attoreney Detwiller
Howard Smith Arrested for Embezzlement in Chester
Chester Pa March 23 Howard Smith cashier for American Lithograph Company of New York was arrested after an audit showed embezzlement of a sum running into the thousands. He confessed and planned to travel to New York without requisition. He carried 2200 on his person and had speculation losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Howard Smith
American Lithograph Company
New York
Smith
Interstate League Macagnates Meeting Sets Season Schedule
Cleveland March 2. Interstate Baseball owners from Columbus Dayton Toledo Fort Wayne Mansfield Youngstown New Castle and Wheeling met to arrange the coming season schedule with prospects reported as bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Mansfield
Youngstown
New Capstle
Wheeling
Lecture on the Bridge with Dewey at Carnegie Hall
F. Williams, former United States consul, delivers a lecture titled On the Bridge with Dewey at Carnegie Hall tonight to benefit the Thirteenth United Presbyterian church. Advance seat sales are reported as very large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mareh
United Biater
F. Williams
Dewey
Carnegie Hall
Thirteenth United Presbyterian Church
New York's Weat Stops Corrigan Early in Chicago Bout
Tommy Weat of New York knocked out Patsy Corrigan of Chicago in the third round at the Eutow club in Baltimore, shortening a planned twenty round bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Tommy Weat
New York
Patsy Corrigan
Chicago
Eutow
Weat
Patsy
New York Cruiser to Enter Dry Dock in Norfolk
The cruiser New York arrives from Guantanamo and will be placed in dry dock at once. Admiral Farquhar will transfer the flag from the New York to the battleship Kearsarge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norfolk
Guantanamo
Farquhar
Kearsurge
New York Athletic Club Holds Seventh Annual Wrestling Tourney
The New York Athletic Club opens its seventh annual wrestling tournament tonight with events continuing tomorrow. Gold and silver medals will be awarded to class winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Athletic Club
Central Nilnais Teachers Association Meets in Champaign
Champaign March 23 The annual meeting of the Central Nilnais Teachers Association and Masonic School of Instruction was held today in Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Central Nilnais Teachers’ Aevociation and
Masonic School of Instruction
Pence in New Jersey Legislature Adjoumed Sine Die
The New Jersey legislature adjourned sine die at midnight marking the end of the current session. Pence attended events in Trenton during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Trenton
Delaware Valley Railroad Case Heads to Higher Courts
Hearing on the Delaware Valley and Kingston Railway Company seeking a permit to build along the Delaware and Hudson canal line continued in New York. Erie officials argued no lack of facilities to carry coal to tidewater, while witnesses gave coal shipment figures and canal-rights projections. the case will proceed to appellate division and then the court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Tidewater
New York
Delaware Valley and
Kingston Hallway Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
E. B. Crandall
Conl
Erie Railroad
Pennsylvania
Crandall
Platt
Samuel Corkendall
Rosendale
Rondout Valley
W. V. & Thorne
Kingston Road
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Shearman
Thorne
Sapho Trial Set For April Third In Decency Case
Abraham Hummel for Olga Nethersole Marcus Mayer Theodore Moss and Hamilton Revelle pleaded not guilty as trial was adjourned to April 3 before Justice Fursman in New York. The defendants were not present and a new panel of 100 jurors will be drawn. The defense cited the defendant woman’s illness and requested at least a week delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abraham Hummel
Olga Nethersole
Marcus R. Mayer
Theodore Moss
Hamilton Revelle
Sapho
Justice Fursman
Supreme Court
Humme
O'Reilly
Hummel
Lace Curtain Workers Strike Substitutes Stay At Work
Wilkes-Barre reports the Lace Curtain Workers association from Brooklyn remaining at work while Brooklyn substitutes wait for Federation of Labor notice. An interviewee says no official quit order yet, but action will follow upon notice. Many expect the newcomers will abandon jobs and return to Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Lace Curtain Workers’ Association
Brooklyn
Executive Council
The
Federation of Labor
Erne Retains World Lightweight Title Over Gans
Frank Erne of Buffalo defeated Jon Gans of Baltimore at the Broadway Athletic Club to defend the world lightweight title. Erne used better judgement and skill, while Gans fought bravely until a devastating right hand opened his left eye in the twelfth round, forcing the referee to stop the bout and award the decision to Erne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Jon Gans
Baltimore
Broadway Athletic Club
Erne
Gans
Krne
Bonds Offered for Exchange Into New 2 Per Cents Totals 138001 20
Washington reports that by closing time today the treasury received bonds offered for exchange into the new 2 per cent issues totaling 138000 20 dollars. Of this amount 11 958 950 dollars came from individuals and institutions other than national banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department
The
Treasury
Mrs McKinley Confined By Grippe illness
Myra McKinley in Washington is confined to her room for two or three days with grippe and has been too indisposed to undertake her usual daily drive with the president. Her condition is not regarded as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra
McKinley
Washington
Jury verdict in Morrisburg murder case
The jury in Morrisburg returns a verdict of murder in the second degree for Charles Washington who shot and killed Bheeney He'll last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisburg
Charles Washington
Bheeney
Weather and News Roundup From Scranton Morning Paper
The page lists weather with colder rain, legal and political items including a Puerto Rico relief conference report, Carnegie Frick controversy status, and a New York area railroad hearing. It notes local social, personal, and court items plus sports, theater, and industrial news with a general across the continent feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Senate
Puerto Rico
Delaware Valley Railroad
Carnegie-Frick
Puerto Rico Faces Deepening Hardship After Hurricane
Ponce reports show escalating hunger with rice beans and codfish prices doubling. Protests erupt in San Juan Mayaguez Yauco Arebobo Agullia Fajardo Juana Diaz Guayama and other towns over U S government delays. tensions rise as rioting looms and Americans feel blamed while charity wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Juan
Mayaguez
Yauco
Arebebo
Agulalia
Fajardo
Juana Diaz
Guayama
Eastern League considers Baltimore Washington grounds lease
A Philadelphia committee and Colonel John T. Rogers of the Philadelphia National League club discussed leasing Baltimore and Washington ballparks to the Eastern League for one year with free use of fixtures. If rival leagues arise, Baltimore and Washington may stay with the National League and the Eastern League gets first option on franchises. A Brooklyn offer of surplus players was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Eastern League
F P. T. Powers
George W. Sweeny
William Barnie
George A. O'Neil
C. 4. Shean
Frank Selee
John T. Rogers
Baltimore
Washington
National League
Washington and
Maltimore
American Association
New York
Charles E. Ricketts
Brooklyn
Rogers
Ebbetts
Jennings
Colonel Rogers
Powers
Judge Jesse H MacMath Dies in Maeveland at 7
Judge Jesse H. MacMath consul general to Morocco under Lincoln died at his home in Maeveland of heart disease at age 7. He served in the U S in mediating treaties with eleven foreign nations, a task he carried out with marked success and was known across Ohio for his legal work and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeveland
Jesse H. MacMath
Morocco
Lincoln
General MacMath
Wis
Ohio
Deaths of a Day in Philadelphia and Cleveland
Philadelphia notes Mahlon Dr Dickinson dies at eighty six after serving as a friend to the insane poor and helping form a charity board. He was among the twelve delegates from this city to the 10% national convention that nominated John G Fremont. In Cleveland Captain Thomas, president of the Central National Bank, dies at a private cablegram from Jerusalem reports Captain Wilson died there of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mahlon
Dickinson
Cleveland
Thomas
Central National Bank
Jerusalem
Wilson
Senate backs Puerto Rican relief bill despite deep divides
Senate adopts conference report on the Puerto Rican relief bill by 25 to 15 in a party line vote. Tillman attacks the measure as political. Spooner counters, criticizing Tillman. Indicates limited progress on Puerto Rican differences and potential House bill amendments. House funds private pension bills, with a quorum issue delaying action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Spooner
Tillman
Washington
Senate Today
Stewart
SIL
Dem
Republican Party
Gallinger
Rep
N. H
Nep
Wis
South Carolina
Mr. Tillman
Republican Caucus Committee
House
Talbert
Authority Revoked: Ridgely Protective Association Loses PA License
Lancaster March 2 The Ridgely Protective Association of Worcester Mass Claims to pay sick, accident and death benefits and had much business in Pennsylvania Its authority to operate here was revoked by the state insurance department after a suit in which Jacob M M Hambright won but the company refused to pay The department order bars further business in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Lancaster Care
Ridgely Protective Association
Worcester
Mass
Pennsylvania
Insurance Department
Jacob MM. Hambright
Alerman Halbach
Slick Swindler Bets Women With Subscriptions in Lancaster
In Lancaster on March 21 a man identifying as J Hall duped multiple women by posing as a canvasser for Lodlex Home Journal. He promised a liberal offer of 12 prizes for one dollar paid in advance, with subscribers to receive prizes when a vanisher failed to arrive by Wednesday and the con man vanished. The Curtis Company publishers of the magazine offered a reward for his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
J. Hall
Lodlex’ Home Journal
Vanvester
Curtis Company
Corporations Chartered Amid State Department Notices
Three charters granted today by the state department include Miltsbore Ledstead and Spring coming at Fitteburg with capital $000, Brad Dock Teal Company at Hraddock capital $2.00, York City Land Company at York capital $2300, and Henry H. Roe sof Hat wed Cop Manufacturing Company at Philadelphia capital $219,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrishure
State Department
Miltsbore Ledstead
Spring Comming
Fitteburg
Capital
Braddock Teal Company
Hraddock
York City Land Company
York
Henry H. Roesof Hat Wed Cop Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
Weather Forecast for Washington Weekend
Saturday brings colder conditions with rain by afternoon in eastern Pennsylvania. Sunday ushers in fresh northerly winds across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mmarch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Plumer
Virginia
Pennsylvania Pensions
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Coeur D’alene
Steumenberg
Quinter
Litigants
Carnegie
National Guard
Williams
Delaware Valley Railroad Case
NEW York Commissioners
Northeastern
Financial and Commercial
Floyd Bishop
Philippines
Common Pleas
Gashae
Mon
Ord
West
Scranton
Suburban
Seranton
Ponce
Association
Judge MacMath
Massachusetts Insurance Company
Slick Swindler
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