Boers Bury Guns as War Pressures Grow in Africa
London reports no official peace news from Pretoria and Prague amid Boer surrender discussions. Dispatches note Botha’s willingness to surrender, Milner’s Pretoria presence, and railways cleared of Boers. De Wet moves north while British lines absorb over 11,000 refugees seeking arms and enrollment.
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London
Lord Kitchener
General Botha
Pretoria
Alfred Milner
Lorenzo Marques
Botha
de Wet
Mr. Steyn
Lourenzo Marques
Times
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Philippolis
Kroonstad
Orange River Colony
Denetsdorp
Wepener
Smith
Rouxville
Great Britain
South Africa
Brandfort
Kroonstadt
Fontein
Ga Aig
See
Free State
Debated Inquiry on General Colvile’s South Africa Conduct
In the Commons Mr Charles Mackinnon Douglas asked for an inquiry into Major General Colvile’s retirement after being sent home from South Africa for inefficiency. War Secretary Brodrick defended the War Office and criticized Colvile for blundering and isolating his forces, noting tensions with Lord Roberts over decisions and the Lindley surrender.
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London
House of Commons
Charles Mackinnon Douglas
Colvile
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Brodrick
War Office
Samas
Secretary of War
Broadwood
Evelyn Wood
Colvie
Cape Town Plague Cases Rise as Removals Begin
Cape Town reports fifteen new bubonic plague cases and ninety seven contacts isolated. Two colored victims died in the streets, another European died en route to hospital. The city prepares mass Kaffir relocation to locations while authorities seek calm amid unrest. A separate court martial condemns two rebels linked to the Taalbosch train wreck to death with others jailed.
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Cape Town
Taalbosch
Romanian police watchlist targets in Hague conspiracy
The St James Gazette reports, citing The Hague, that Roumanian police have been ordered to monitor suspects in a plotted conspiracy against Queen Wilhelmina and her husband. The article notes fears of assassination and names the targeted individuals studied at Jassy.
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Wilhelmina
London
St. James
Hague
Jassy
European and world notes include politics and unrest
Emperor William may send the Grand Duke of Baden to Baron Von Stumm Halberg’s funeral while European markets brace for duties on beet sugar. Spanish councils yield 22 Liberals 1 Conservative 28 Republicans as Marseilles faces a dock strike paralyzing 26 of 82 soap factories.
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Grand Duke of
Baden
Baron von Stumm-Halberg
Liverpool
Edward Hagerup Greig
America
Marseilless
Cologne
Stumm Ironworks
Herr Krupp
Albert Holtz
Breslau
Rheinisch Westphalische Zeitung
Edward
Duisberg
Rhenish
Prussia
Berlin
Manlleu
Catalonia
Spain
Barcelona
Manilou
M. Andre Buffet
M. Deroulede
St Louis Fair Commission ties and postmaster picks<?>
Senator Fairbanks and Beveridge finalize Indiana appointments for the St Louis fair board with John F. Miller named as the Indiana member. Postmaster nominations in four Democratic districts reach consensus. Rural routes expand March 16, new civil service posts designated at New Castle and Wabash, while Harrison seeks the St Louis world's fair secretary role.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Fairbanks
New York
Beveridge
John F. Miller
Indiana
St. Louis
Miller
Richmond
A. W. Wishard
United States
Indianapolis
Joseph B. Kealing
Mississippi River Commission
R. 8
Taylor
Fort Wayne
Wi York
Russell King
Elizabethtown
Bartholomew County
Carrier
R. B. Colob
E. V. Jones
Civil Service Board
New Castle
Loren A. Benham
Wabash
Russell
Harrison
Taxation in Porto Rico Protest Presented to President
Washington March 11 The Porto Rican commission members Borda Balbas and secretary Halstead met the President this morning to protest the Hollander tax bill. They allege triple taxation under excise, insular and customs duties, warn of rapid revenue and economic strain, and urge a special legislative session and careful assessor appointments. The President regarded the protest with interest and urged leniency in enforcing the act. The commissioners hope for another audience soon.
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Messrs
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Vincente Balbas
Island
San Juan
Borda
Balbas
Freeman Halstead
Pedro Salazar
New York
Porto Rico
Allen
Philadelphia
Lke
House of Delegates
Executive Council
Treasury: no bubonic plague epidemic in San Francisco
A Treasury Commission reports San Francisco has no epidemic and no reported plague cases for twenty three days. Officials urge calm and say travel and business with San Francisco are as safe as four years ago. City leaders and San Francisco citizens have pressed for disclosure.
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Washington
San Francisco
Treasury Department
Treasury
California
Chinatown
Spaulding
New Internal Revenue District Created in Porto Rican Cases
Secretary and Mrs. Gage departed Washington for Chicago and expect to return in about a week. The President issued an executive order detaching North Dakota and South Dakota from the Nebraska district to form a new internal revenue collection district.
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Washington
Chicago
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Navy notes Dixie floated after being aground on Potomac
Navy reports the training ship Dixie floated on Sunday after over a week aground at Maryland Point in the lower Potomac. Treasury balances show available cash at $152,251,659 with gold at $87,727,230. Supreme Court did not announce Porto Rican opinions. one interstate case set for Oct 28. Roosevelt to Oyster Bay for a quiet summer. he will not join the Pacific coast trip. Numerous leaders from both parties met the President before departure. February imports total $65,760,008 with mixed changes across breadstuffs, cattle, provisions, cottons, and oils. eight-month total up $30 million. Industry witnesses deny a monopoly in photographic supplies. plan for future consolidation noted. Hawaii reports legislative-record concerns. Interior discusses recording methods for territorial proceedings. Nine Cuba court-martial records released. several punishments imposed, including a dishonorable discharge for Charles Hill and pay forfeiture for Albert Hauck.
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American Aristotype Company
Jamestown
N. Y
Walter 5
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Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester
Hitchcock
Hawaii
Territorial
Interior Department
Cuba
Charles Hill
Tenth Cavalry
Albert Hauck
Battery E
Second Artillery
Havana
Kinley Mack Sold To J B Haggin In California Move
Kinley Mack, winner of the Brooklyn and Suburban handicap last year, is sold by Eastin and Larabie to J B Haggin, a California millionaire. The day’s sports notes cover racing at Tanforan and Oakland, a Logansport defeat by Purdue, boxing results with Sammy Kelly losing to Curley, trap shooting records, a New York three cushion record, and chess prize winners in Monte Carlo.
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J. B. Haggin
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Tommy West
Louisville
Tanforan
Amy Burns
Logansport Commercial Club
Logansport
Purdue University
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Little
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Monte Carlo
Frank F. Marshall
Brooklyn
Honig
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Adler
Marco
Winawer
Marshall
New Orleans
Nannie Nolen
Bomerack
Cad Hazel
Johnnie McCarthy
Miss Patson
Red Pirate
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Kenilworth
Astor
Barrack
Maggie Doves
Wilkenshaw
Oakland
Loving Cup
Norford
Mike Murphy
Pat Morrisey
Lennep
Alice Daugherty
Cochran
Martin Horan
George Martin
James Graham
Peter Golden
Hegelian
Hart
Guck
Worth
Dean
Cavanaugh
Conger Quits China Leaves Squires In Charge
March 11 report from Peking states United States Minister Conger leaves for America and Secretary Squires is left in charge. Rockhill serves as a special commissioner, not as a full ambassador, with duties limited to negotiations and Boxer uprising settlements. Americans in China discuss troop quarters and artillery needs as U S forces plan for potential sieges.
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Manila
Li Hung Chang
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Japan Not Alarmed by Russian Moves in Manchuria
London dispatches from Tokio reveal Russia’s maneuvers in Manchuria. Baron Hayashi says Japan remains reluctant to believe any power acts outside the concert of powers. He emphasizes a peaceful stance, willingness to contest injustices, and a pledge to uphold harmony and a successful Chinese settlement.
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Tokio
Manchuria
Hayashi Tadasu
Japan
Legation
Associated Press
Russia
China
Merchants in Shanghai Decry Russo-Chinese Trade Policy
A body of leading American merchants in Shanghai opposes Russian control of Manchuria claiming it would wipe out American trade. They vigorously protest the Russo-Chinese accord. Berlin reports the East Asiatic Society of Hamburg has urged the German empire to compel China to compensate for lives, property, and lost profits from anti foreign troubles.
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Manchuria
Berlin
The
East Asiatic Society of
Hamburg
China
Powers in China Note Stir Russian Ambitions on Manchuria
Berlin reports of State Department correspondence show Russia consistently denies seeking Manchuria, while notes in Berlin and London express concern over potential hard terms and possible U S, Britain, Germany, and Japan intervention. Li Hung Chang appeals for help as tensions rise between Yangtze viceroys and Li.
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American State Department
Russia
Manchuria
Lokal Anzeiger
China
United States
Vossische Zeitung
Washington
McKinley
United
London
the Times
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
German reps in talks on arsenal bases in China
Shanghai dispatch notes German representatives negotiating with high Chinese officials to establish arsenals at Nan King Wu Chang and Cheng Tu in Shan Tung province.
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Shanghai
Nan-King, Wu- Chang
Cheng-Tu
Shan-Tung
Tennessee Senate passes fire insurance penalty bill
Nashville March 1 The state Senate approved a bill to penalize fire insurers that refuse to pay losses promptly by adding a percentage penalty to policies and restricting further business in the state The measure also strengthens the state Insurance Department authority and inspection powers over beneficiary orders doing business locally Supporters expect House passage.
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Nashville
Tenn
State Senate
Senate
Alisonate
State Insurance Department
Funeral for Capt Richard B Paddock Held in Peking
In Peking on March 11 the funeral for Captain Richard B Paddock of the Sixth United States Cavalry occurred after his death Saturday at Tien-Tsin. The service drew a moving crowd of Americans with notable British officers and a Bengal Lancers squad, while no other foreigners attended.
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Peking
Richard B. Paddock
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Tien- Tsin
Bengal Lancers
Aged Woman Penniless in Elmira
Mrs J A Jenkins widow of Lincoln's private secretary was housed at police HQ in Elmira New York. She left for Hornellsville then Springfield Illinois en route to her former home. Overseer of the Poor Mackey gave lodging and a ticket. She arrived last Saturday and told of years of hardship to earn a living.
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Elmira
N. Y
J. A Jenkins
Abraham Lincoln
Chinese relations cablegram to American Asiatic Assn
New York March 11 The American Asiatic Association of New York has received a cablegram from the American Association of China reporting on affairs and developments there. The message notes ongoing cooperation and exchanges between the two bodies amid regional matters.
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New York
American Asiatic Association
American Association of China
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