Transvaal Adheres To Seven Year Franchise In London Dispute
Pretoria dispatch says the Transvaal will stand by the London convention while willing to consider Great Britain’s suggestions on franchise law. It also hints at arbitration possible for suzerainty issues and notes rising war talk as Natal garrison strengthens. Press agency says a new convention may curb Transvaal forts and force independence of judiciary.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Great Britain
Chamberlain
Reitz
Kruger
Press Association
Natal
Pretoria Defenses Strengthened as Talks on Franchise Continue
The Times reports a Transvaal executive council submission to the Volksraad for approval of a crisis measure. About a thousand men are fortifying Pretoria with trenches and earthworks while MPs debate Chamberlain’s proposals and a possible suspension to seek constituent guidance.
Boers and Brits Clash Over Promises in Transvaal
An interview with President Kruger published from Pretoria claims he denies Mr. Chamberlain’s charges that promises were broken. Kruger says aliens have long enjoyed commercial rights and that many registered aliens are eligible for franchise, while most British subjects who claimed it were Afrikanders. He argues no war is needed and arbitration could settle disputes.
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Kruger
Pretoria
Transvaal
Chamberlain
Martial Law Proclamations Reported In Johannesburg
Johannesburg dispatch notes the Eastern Star stating martial law proclamations are being printed. Reports say the Transvaal government reply to a British note may propose a seven years' franchise.
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Johannesburg
Eastern Star of
Transvaal
Funeral for Cornelius Vanderbilt Held at St Bartholomew Church
The funeral services for Cornelius Vanderbilt took place at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal church New York after family and close friends attended brief exercises at the house.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
Britain to Lease Stations in Portuguese East Africa
London reports a forthcoming convention in which Portugal leases to Great Britain territory and stations in Portuguese East Africa. Germany also reportedly gains similar advantages from Portugal.
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England
London
Great Britain
Portugal
Germany
Two Steamers Hire Crews Amid Strikes to Sail
Sout Subrevps reports two steamers have met strike demands to obtain crews. One vessel is the new Atlantic liner British Princess bound for New York on her maiden trip.
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Sout
New York
Kruger Nears Final Draft on British Note Reply
Pretoria reports that President Kruger left at 4 pm and did not return as the first draft reply to Britain is discussed. The government plans a final form in the morning and will submit it to the volksraad. The tone favors the Orange Free State and is less favorable than in the forenoon.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Volksraad
Orange Free State
Absurd Cuban labor debate puzzles Havana press
The Heraldo notes contradictory Cuban labor policies with shortages and vagrancy in Havana while calling for foreign workers to depart. It questions why labor is scarce in some regions and improvised relief for vagrants exists in the capital, and cites a Spaniard from Pinar del Rio on hunger.
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The
Heraldo
Pinar del Rio
Denver Welcomes Colorado Volunteers Home in Formal Return
Colorado volunteers returned to Denver on September 16 with a lavish welcome. Governor Thomas awarded a new flag to the regiment while Senators Wolcott and Teller spoke. Soldiers were crowned with mountain holly and their path lined with flowers symbolizing renewed enthusiasm after their 1898 Philippines voyage.
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Colorado
Philippines
Thomas
Wolcott and
Teller
Special Session Likely in Orange Free State
BLOEMFONTEIN Sept. 16 Members of the road of the Orange Free State have been notified to be ready to be summoned for an extraordinary session at a moment's notice. Burghers at a meeting passed a resolution to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Transvaal in case of hostilities.
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Road of the
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Bobby Dobbs Disqualified After Fouling in 25 Round Bout
New York, Sept. 16. Bobby Dobbs of Minneapolis, fresh from England and Scotland, faced Matty Matthews of New York at Coney Island Sporting Club. Dobbs was disqualified in the final round of a 25 round fight for fouling.
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New York
Minneapolis
England
Scotland
Matty Matthews
Coney Island Sporting Club
Burglars Blow Safe at Davenport Bank
In Faroe North Dakota on September 16 the Davenport bank safe in the county’s southern area was blown open and $200 in silver stolen. No currency was recovered and some paper was damaged.
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Faroe, N. D
Davenport Bank
Burglars Break Into Groton Mercantile Company
Burglars broke into the Groton Mercantile Company store in Groton D. Sept 16. They secured valuable papers and $110 in cash before fleeing.
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Groton, 5. D
Groton Mercantile Company
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