Salvation War and Booth-Tucker feud sparks court clash
In New York and Brussels reports, commander Booth-Tucker accuses Salvation Army leadership of efforts to crush his family and notes animosity with the Volunteers of America. Trial developments in Brussels target Transvaal bribery claims and Kruger regime officials. British forces move near Thabanchu and Smithfield as contingents advance.
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William
Charles Brandon Booth
Mander Ballington Booth
Volunteers of America
Tribune
Salva 1 Army
Volunteers Oersca
Nationists
New York
America
Great Britain
Brussels
Louis
Henry Grant
Maconier
Liege
Bel
M. Terwange
Transvaal
Ich
Komati
Io Selati
Fbes
Prestor Kruger
Pretorvolksraad
Herals
Puerto Rico Faces Hardship and Apathy Under Bayonet Rule
San Juan reports describe widespread poverty and nakedness in rural districts with thousands of women and children unable to clothe or attend school. The piece notes public apathy toward U S rule and quotes General Davis on Congress funds, road building, and aid for the destitute while denying involvement in broader political questions.
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New York
Puerto Rico
Journal and Advertiser
San Juan
United States
Cacao
Toco
Davis
Congress
New Mexico
Frick Carnegie settlement linked to Cape to Cairo rail project
The Press reports the Carnegie Steel company aimed to supply rails and building material for Cecil Rhodes Cape to Cairo railway. A rival prospecting party had planned to survey the route from Pittsburgh to Cape Town, risking litigation and shut mills if the feud persisted.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
H. C. Frick
Great Britain
United States
Cecil Rhodes
Cairo
England
Carnegie Steel Company
Cape To
Central Africa
Pittsburg
Cape Town
Frick
British Consul Stabbed in Venezuelan Cle
Advices from Ciudad Bolivar say James Lyon acting British consul in Venezuela was fatally stabbed outside the consulate a fortnight ago. The incident sparked outrage in Kingston Jamaica as details emerged.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Ciulgad
Ho for the Cape mood grips London as war nears end
London crowds and fashion turn to Cape Town as Lord Roberts nears Pretoria. The public cheers victory plans while society buzzes about the Queen in Ireland and Rhodes in England, amid gossip on reception and soldiers' families left at home.
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Cape
Cape Town
Ireland
Cecil Rhodes
England
General Buller
Kekewich
South Africa
Capetown
AS SEEN BY A DUTCHMAN ON BOER OBLIGARCHIES
The Dutch press remains nearly neutral says Thomas C. Hutten in the North American Review March article The Doom of the Boer Oligarchies He argues Boers are fanatical and resented by civilized powers while predicting a protracted race war could free Africa from political anachronism and reward British victory.
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Holland
Thomas C. Hutten
North American Review
Mr. Hutten
Rio Grande
Africa
Golden Begins Testimony in Goebel Murder Case
R Wharton Golden of Knox county, ally of Caleb Powers, testifies as prosecution's principal witness in the Goebel assassination case. Prosecutors say his confession implicates multiple people and supports a conspiracy. Defense rebuttal details remain uncertain as trial progresses.
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Goebel
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
R. Wharton Golden
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Powers
The
Commonwealth
War Eagle Mine Burned by Boers Report Notes Machinery Troubles
The third annual report of War Eagle Mining and Development Company Limited blames mine troubles on faulty plant machinery rather than ore. It cites equipment breakdowns, low air pressure, and higher operating costs, yet confirms dividends were paid and new managers were appointed in 1899.
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War Eagle Mining and Development Company, Limited
E. B. Kirby
War Eagle
Centre Star
J. B. Hastings
Kirby
Rossland
Canada
Trail
Colonial forces in South Africa outnumber Crimean army
The Tacoma Ledger notes that colonial forces in South Africa are larger than the first British army sent to Crimea. Australia and Canada have furnished 25,000 men. It predicts rains will end soon, limiting water and grass for Boer horses, aiding Gen. Roberts with three railroads for supplies. A Kansas man promotes running for Congress as Jesus would.
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South Africa
Crimea
Australia
Canada
Zooo
Kansas
Congress
Jesus
Sheldon
Tacoma Ledger
Gen. Roberts
Delagoa Bay Award Expected Over Four Million
Washington says the Delagoa Bay award will be announced in days with a probable value around four million dollars though claimants expect more. Portugal plans to fund payment promptly and George W Van Syclin offers a loan to Portugal to cover the award. London confirms the award will be announced Monday March 26.
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New York
Washington
Delagoa Bay
George W. van Syclin
American Council of the
Portugal
van Syclin
London
Boor Threats Are No Bluff
A Houghton Michigan dispatch reports Transvaal mine managers and engineers say threats to blow up mines are serious rather than bluff. They are in the United States to place orders for new equipment after destroying old machinery. A Johannesburg mine manager here has full plans for a complete new setup costing about 1 000 000 dollars.
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Montreal
Houghton
Michigan
Transvaal
United States
Johannesburg
Advances, sieges, and hopes amid Cape front news
London's dispatches report general optimism over Mafeking siege relief and Roberts southern advance while Plumer's position stirs anxiety. Boer movements under Joubert and Ficksburg threats loom as Parsons Canadians reach Van Wykslie. Sir Edward Woodgate dies of wounds from Spionkop battle.
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Roberts
Dispatch
Lord Roberts
Mafeking
Maseru
Basutoland
French
Kroonstadt
Joubert
Ficksburg
Ladybrand
Orange Free State
General Buller
Fauresmith
Bloemfontein
Moor Hospital
Edward Woodgate
Spionkop
C P R Telegraph Plans Duplex Coast Link
J Wilson, west superintendent, outlines improvements in the Kootenays. A new Nelson to New Denver wire will join the main line to create a through coast line. Local use will shift to the Nelson coast line via Kaslo and Sondon. Three routes now connect east and west. Crow's Nest line service was hampered by right of way moves near Nelson and Balfour, slated to finish tomorrow.
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Kamloops
Kootenays
Nelson
New Denver
Kaslo
Sondon
Crow's Nest
Spokane
Portland
Crow’s Nest
Balfour
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Cape To Cairo
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Ladysmith
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Steyn
Delagoa Bay Award
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Gaberones
Baden-Powell
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Kenhart
Herchmer
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Carnarvon
Free State
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Sir Alfred Milner
Dordrecht
Gen. Woodgate
C. P. R. Telegraph
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