Dewet Driven North of Orange River by Kitchener
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria dated March 1 that De wet has been forced north over the Orange River and is clear of Cape Colony. About two hundred prisoners are taken with additional stragglers captured. Eighty of Kitchener s fighting scouts were attacked by superior numbers and, after a long engagement with twenty casualties, surrendered.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Dewet
Orange River
Cape Colony
Kitchener
Louisville Judge Denounces Kentucky Governor Beckham
In Louisville on March 2 strong court statements followed Beckham’s pardon of Ed Alvery, convicted of setting up a game of chance. Judge Barker rebuked the governor, recalling a past siege by militia and asserting the court protected the legislature and Beckham from arrest.
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Louisville
Beckham
Ed Alvery
R. C. Kinkead
Alvery
Barker
Kentucky
Frankfort
Taylor
Commonwealth
Offered to Surrender Report on Botha Message
London reports the pro-Boer Daily News claims General Botha offered to surrender on certain terms though negotiations remain unsettled. Mrs Botha allegedly carried Kitchener’s offer to him. Dewet’s whereabouts unchanged, 2000 men with Herzog move toward Colesburg east of Pleister. Rain hampers horses and British movements.
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Botha
Kitchener
London
Daily News
Dewet
Orange River
Herzog
Colesburg
Philipstown
Harried Hares Describe Boer Retreat Under Rain
Hopetown Times dispatch from February 27 reports Colonel Plumer chasing General Dewet as heavy rains hinder operations. After Feb 15 attack at Wolvehull and Feb 23 guns captured, Dewet’s forces retreated, split with Hertzog and recrossed the Orange River. Hertzog’s command has melted away, with many dispersed or surrendered. Dewet is described as demented and flogging followers while Haasbrook resists cooperation.
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London
Hopetown
The
Times
Plumer
Dewet
Wolvehull
Kimberley
Hertzog
Orange River
Zandsdrift
Colonial Rebels Seek Immediate Liberation in Cape Court
A group of alleged colonial rebels detained at Beaufort West by military authorities has applied to the Cape Town supreme court for their release. The applicants reside in Aliwal North. General Fred Forestier Walker opposed the discharge, citing disturbed conditions and a Boer command reportedly nearby seven miles from Beaufort West.
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Cape Colony
Cape Town
Beaufort West
Supreme Court
Aliwal North
Fred Forestier Walker
General Botha Expected Surrender Alters War Supply Contracts
The Daily Chronicle reports that with the anticipated surrender of General Louis Botha, military authorities have already suspended contracts with some firms for war supplies.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Louis Botha
Negro lynching reported near Burroughs Georgia
John Moody, colored, was shot and hanged by supposed whitecaps near Burroughs Georgia. A second unnamed Black man was severely beaten with buggy traces and sticks and may die. The melee stemmed from enslaved laborers fleeing after incurring debts.
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Burroughs, Ga
John Moody
Senate Passes River and Harbor Bill and More
The Senate moved through a busy session approving a river and harbor appropriation bill of over 50 million dollars without debate. It adopted the conference report on the war revenue reduction measure and agreed to final conference reports on diplomatic consular and agricultural bills.
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Senate
Washington
Post Office
Conference stalls over submarine torpedo boats in naval bill
Washington March 2 A fruitless effort to agree in conference on three submarine torpedo boats in the naval bill ended when two senate conferees withdrew amid personal remarks. The dispute left the outcome in doubt and stalled progress on the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Butler Seeks 7500 Salary Increase for Congress
Senator Butler gives notice of an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill to raise salaries of Senators and members of Congress to 7500 dollars per year.
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Washington
Butler
Congress
Rebels Surrender in Philippine Campaign at Irocin
Twenty-one rebel officers and 120 bolomen surrendered to Lt. Desque of the Forty-seventh US Volunteer Infantry at Irocin in Albay, Southern Luzon. Federalists gain members in Laguna east of Manila. Gold mining excitement rises in Lepanto Northern Luzon as pockets appear.
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Manila
Desque
Forty-seventh
United States Volunteer Infantry
Irocin
Albay Province
Luzon
Laguna
Lepanto
Campbell Coal Mining to Evict Union Labor in Crossville
Campbell Coal Mining of Crossville Tennessee announces immediate eviction of all union labor from its works. Union leaders vow to resist the order and loadshed is feared. The company president states no unit miners can future work in the mines under any circumstances.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Campbell Coal Mining Company
Crossville
Tenn
Inaugural Parade Compromise Reaches Veterans
Washington report on a compromise between the inaugural committee and Grand Army veterans over parade precedence. Veterans will serve as honorary escort from the White House to the Capitol but will not take part in the return procession. they will be reviewed after the parade. Oil strike near Carlsbad New Mexico hints at vast oil potential across 1,000,000 acres.
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Washington
War Veterans
Root
Francis Greene
Daniel E. Sickles
White House
Capitol
Court of Honor
McKinsey
Greene
Sickles
Sundry Civil Bill Dominates Senate Debate in March
In Washington the senate spent most of the session on the sundry civil appropriation bill. A lively debate followed a resolution to discharge the interstate commerce committee over railway accident investigations. Proposals to attach land reclamation amendments failed. Riders totaling 5 50 million for expositions were added to the bill.
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Senate
Washington
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis
Charleston
S. C
Mayor Jones Seeks Re Election In Nonpartisan Race
Toledo March 4 Mayor Samuel M Jones famed for his golden rule policies announces his candidacy for re election as a non partisan. He is backed by more than 3 000 petitioners but Democrats likely to endorse him and nominate no opponent.
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Jones
Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
Carrie Nation Returns to Topeka Jail After Peoria Visit
Mrs Carrie Nation, returning from Peoria Illinois, surrendered at the county jail in Topeka. Her trial is scheduled for the April term of the district court.
Commons Sore Over Treatment of Commons at Opened Parliament
In London on March 2 the Commons debated civil service supplementary appropriations. After fierce criticism the government barely carried the vote to maintain parliamentary buildings by a 52 vote majority.
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London
Commons
Prolonged River and Harbor Bill Conference Imminent
Washington reports a protracted conference struggle over the river and harbor bill with 299 items of difference, some approaching a million dollars. The bill was referred back to the river and harbor committee, but Chairman Burton called a meeting and aims to start formal conferences today.
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Washington
House
River and Harbor Committee
Burton
Senate confirms Navy and Army nominations in session
The senate in executive session confirmed nominations including Charles A. Boutelle of Maine to be a captain on the retired list, Brigadier General W. R. Shafter to be major general, Colonel Aaron S. Daggett to be brigadier general, along with numerous regular promotions in the army navy and revenue cutter service.
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Senate
Washington
Charles A. Boutelle
Maine
Navy
W. R. Shafter
Aaron S. Daggett
Army
Revenue Cutter Service
Navy meritorious service bill would promote sailors to warrant officers
The house committee on naval affairs reported favorably a bill to reward enlisted men by promotion to warrant officers, a $100 gratuity, and a medal of honor. The measure aims to honor gallant conduct of the marine corps in China and other theaters.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Navy
Marine Corps
China
Cuban constitutional convention submits relations declarations
Senor Capote, president of the Cuban constitutional convention, delivered the declarations on Cuba United States relations to Governor General Wood in Havana. General Wood will have them translated into English and mailed in Washington.
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Havana
Senor Capote
Wood
Cuba
United States
Washington
Party Settler Is Dead
Hon. Hugh B. Mills of Black River Falls Wisconsin dies at 73 from a paralytic stroke a longtime business leader and 32d degree Mason who joined the Black River region in the early 1850s born in Canada and active in Republican politics for years
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Black River Falls
Wis
Hugh B. Mills
Mills
Canada
Republican Party
Black River Country
Treasury plans radical steps to curb smuggling
The Mail and Express reports the treasury department will stop passes for ocean travel and pier admission within weeks. Passes for use on revenue cutters to meet friends down the bay will be reduced or abolished, aiming to curb wholesale smuggling by ocean tourists.
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New York
the Mail and Express
Treasury Department
Amicable settlement reached in Haytien Dominican incident
The Dominican consul reports the Dajabon frontier dispute is closed with troop withdrawal by both nations and a joint commission to meet in Port au Prince aboard a Dominican warship. Madrid reports forming a new cabinet with discussions over the foreign portfolio, possibly offered to the Duke of Mandlas. Notice also records a public land claim proceedings in Huron South Dakota.
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Cape Haytien
Dajabon
Haytien
Port Au Prince
Madrid
Senor Villaverte
Duke of Mandlas
Great Britain
Passenger Trains Stalled by Snow Across Border
The Delaware and Hudson train from Montreal is stalled at Statesville due to snow while the New York bound train is detained at Rouses Point. Other trains run with slight delays. DEWET'S ESCAPE.
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Montreal
Delaware and Hudson
Statesville
New York
Rouses Point
Blame for General Dewet's Escape Focused on System
March 6 report from Colesberg attributes Dewet's escape to operational system failures not field commanders. Telegraph dispatches hinder direct action and calls grow for greater field discretion. Dewet moved five miles daily faster than the fastest British column. Boers appear demoralized but may recover after a brief rest.
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Colesberg
Dewet
Inauguration Interest Grows in London Dispatches
London reports on March 6 show strong interest in President McKinley’s inauguration. Cable despatches describe elaborate preparations reflecting a broader American prestige.
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London
McKinley
St. James
America
Notice of hearing petition for executorship
South Dakota Beadle County court will hear Barbara Schickler's petition for letters of executorship in the estate of George Charles Schickler deceased. The hearing is set for Monday March 25 1901 at 1 PM in the Beadle County Court at the Huron courthouse. Heirs Emma Schickler Gillies and Albert Schickler and other kin may appear and contest the petition.
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State of
South Dakota
Huron
South Dakota Suit Seeks Penalties in Beadle County
Reed, Murdoch & Co. sue W R Tait in Beadle County circuit court for a debt plus costs. The summons orders the defendant to answer within thirty days of service, with a permanent court date set by the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Dated January 26, 1901.
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Ummons
South Dakota
Beadless
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Reed, Murdoch & Co
W. R. Tait
Ctrcuit
Fifth Judicial Cereus
Beadle
Pen
Pyle and Taylo
Everything Musical at Wholesale Raudenbush Building
A local event titled Everything Musical at Wholesale is announced at the Raudenbush Building with details on sales, instruments, and gear. Organizers invite patrons to browse a range of affordable musical items and accessories.
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Gamblers
W. S. Demaree
M’kinkey
Guard OF Honor
New Mexico
Carlsbad
N. M
Texas State Line
Department of the Interior
Perley J. Wheeler
West
Lewis Schultz
Harry C. John H. Eyer
Lakeside
South Pye
Frank M. Davis
Winthrop
C. A. Blake
Register
Attorne
Yankton Nursery
Aix
Northwest
Ae “Gurney
Fred. J. Baker
Dakota Avenue
Third Street
Manufactur
Raudenbush
Raudenbush Musical Supply House
Sr. Paun
Minit
Mackinto
Goodyear Rubber
Sibley ST
ST. Paul
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