British Leaders Clash as Boer War Pushes Toward Natal
Dispatches report Robert’s forces facing a mixed delay tactic as French and British commanders maneuver. Jubert withdraws large guns safely while Boer columns shift north to block rail lines toward Port Elizabeth, with Roberts advancing and Bulter and Fuller cited in related movements.
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New York
Marth
Lomton
Agius
Waetai
Lemeblrg
Noetheaat
Mivemfontein
Beritinkast
Ecemfontein
Port Eligabeth
Sturmbere
Burybire
Chu
Jordan
Gxeter Hall
Jyenynitace
Bulter
Ladoth Maken
Ikeine
Hoere Rohiedi
Cleonde
Tateberg
Vance
Natal
Tay
Fuller
Tunatey
Bohini
Gian
Ismpalgn
Jan Tieberts
Anna
Cranwe Free Atha
South Africa
Hall
Th Metshyr
Joe Siro
de Villiers
Warde
Fiat
Vialety
Roberts Sips
Siaithe Africas
Buller
Eadseenith
Tuller
Erals
Ari
Anders Pechbelod
Dundonald advances and Boers shelled near Ladysmith
March dispatches describe Lord Dundonald's cavalry ride toward Ladysmith with Churchill accompanying the relief column. British guns exchange fire as they approach from Spion Kop direction. The Standard notes dwindling mounts, scarce shells, and a costly bombardment amid heavy losses, while praising discipline and resilience of the relief effort.
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Provisiona
Winston Churchill
Sean Werth
Lond Duntonaid
Buliers
Iyea
Marcel
Lauemith
Cattlemen Await Supreme Court Ruling After Rites Readjustment
J W Robben, Kan vat Cattlemen’s Association president, informs Attorney General Godard that cattlemen expect a new suit in the supreme court to test the validity of the court of vie ation inc. The Attorney General seeks direct information after reports that Garver said the readjustment dismissed the riev.
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J. W. Robben
Kanvat Cattlemen's Aétociation
Gener) Godard
Supreme Court
Court of Vie Atation Inc
Godard
Earthmen
T. ¥. Garver
Twenty Horses Entered for the Burns Handicap at San Francisco
Twenty horses entered for the Burns Handicap at Oakland track on a wet, muddy day. Weather favors a heavy surface and several scratches loom as odds shift. Contenders include Arbaces and Acrobat with odds varying from 4 to 1 to 20 to 1.
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San Francisco
San
California
Oaklind
Partiai
W.S. Spiers
Acribat
Siems
Arbaces
Rosinar Resid Pasa
Iornees
David Tenny
Arbuces
Shephard
Rosormondes
Acrobat
Weekly Bank Statement New York Atusan 2
Bank records show surplus reserve decreased by 36,037 with shifts in specie and legal tender. Total holdings exceed legal requirements by 4,643,550, reflecting changes in deposits, credits, and reserve positions.
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New York
Atusan
Governor signs to reinstate long‑discharged patrolman
New York March 2 Gov Roosevelt signed a bill restoring Patrick Gilley, a patrolman discharged seventeen years ago for intoxication and disorderly conduct. He receives back pay totaling $25,406.40 to be paid by the city.
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New York
Albany
Roosevelt Hie
Patrick Giiley
Dukes and Earls Mark Victory in British Jubilation
A wave of public rejoicing over victory at the Boer War fills London scenes. Crowds cheers accompany a procession to the Albert Memorial and Buckingham Palace as royals and dignitaries receive public homage. The article notes dramatic displays of enthusiasm and references to Catholic and political figures amid the celebrations.
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Kensington Art Schoola
Albert Mémorial
Joxeah Chamberlain
England
Waterloo
Porw
Great Britain
Catholic Union
Duke of Norfolk
Cardinal Rampolla
Holy See
Ossilvatore Romano
Finaselal Obeddy
Britain sighs of victory spark postwar revels and Catholic debate
Amid wartime relief and months of gloom British public celebrations erupt as Kimberley relief and L ady smith joy mingle with debates over Catholic influence. Cardinal Rampolla denies political takes while Lord Herries notes Catholic unity with Protestants. a Bankrupt Wyoming rancher involved in a prominent case highlights broader Irish and economic strains.
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Holy See
Great Britain
Rampelia
Geservatore Romano
Holy Father
England
Roc
Lord Herries
Rampolia
Oscervatore Romano
J. D. Domglass-Wilsan
Wyoming
Bird
Bantry
Thorgb
Attenton
O'Brien
Damages Sues Over Marias des Cygnes Dam Across Linn County
Allen & Allen of Topeka file a series of damage suits in the U S circuit court at Kansas City against the Kansas City Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad. Linn county Kansas and Bates county Missouri farmers allege the railroad dammed the Marias des Cygnes river, causing multi-year floods that destroyed crops. Plaintiffs seek damages potentially over 200000 with actions by individual farmers and a demand to replace the rail bed with trestle work across the valley. The railroad, under receiver, faces sale plans as suits are filed after ownership transfer.
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United States
Kansas City
Allen & Allen
Topeka
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad Company
Linn County
Kanami
Bates County
Murins Des Cygnes
Kansas State In
Nat
Marins Des Cygnes
Kansas
Kan
Haye
Alla & Aten
Oeaina
Cee
State House Walks Prompt Public Plea For Repair
Topeka March 3 1900 a correspondent asks the state to fix the grounds around the capitol noting slosh mud and water on the walks. The writer questions the superintendent of the state house grounds and pleads for roustabouts to earn their salaries before Sunday passes in poor condition.
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The
State Journal
State House
Executive Council
Topeka
BEL ISLAND LINES CLEAR AFTER STORM DELAYS
Snow storms delayed train service from Hutchinson to Aberal and on the Dudie City branch until Friday noon. Drifts up to twelve to fifteen feet halted lines but were cleared. trains now run on schedule. The Rock Island faced the severest drifts in the state and received praise for swift clearing efforts. In Pittsburg, a convention of electrical contractors is called for March 16 to discuss formation of a national organization to counter the new combine and rising material prices.
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Hoek Istead
Hutchinson
Aberal
Dudie City
Rock Island
Pittsburg
United States
Press voices call for action on Irish unrest and ban
The Standard rebukes insinuations about O'Brien and the league over a murder, cites Gladstone on dogged footsteps, and urges Balfour to ban the United League under crime acts. The Morning Post echoes a tougher stance amid mounting political tension.
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O'Brien
League Esol
Pla J
League
Gladstone
Standard
Gerald Balfour
Ireland
United League
Morning Post
Day in New York for President McKinley with calls
President McKinley begins a stay in New York at the Manhattan hotel and, after breakfast, receives callers with his wife and party. Abner McKinley and his wife accompany the president as Gov. Nash of Ohio, ex-Secretary N Bliss, and Gen. Grenville M call or are expected.
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ltc-Kinley
Manhattan
Ohio
McKeiney
Abner McKinley
B McKinsey
Sss Barber
Gov. Nash
Secretary of the Interior
N. Bliss
Grenville M
Colossal Cotton Market Jump Sparks Bullish Trade
New York traders reel from a colossal cotton sale as near positions rise 922 points and new crop bids climb 910 points. Liverpool prices and bullish sentiment spark heavy buying by speculators amid doubled receipts and expectations of a large new export area. May through August contracts show widespread demand as bulls press shorts.
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Sarcas
Aremenuots
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
Curtis backers dominate Shawnee county GOP delegation
The Shawnee county Republican convention at the old courthouse largely formalized the slate for the Atchison district convention. Delegates and alternates were elected, with General Hudson chosen chairman and A. K. Hodners directing delegate selection. Notable remarks praised Charles Curtis, likely nominee, as Tom McNeal urged support for his statewide popularity.
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Old Court House
Atchison
Charles Curtis
John T. Chaney
Shawnee County
Republican Central Committee
JK. Hudson
D. W. Mulvane
Hudson
Curtis
Fred Roundtree
A. K. Rodgers
Dedee Horton
General Hudson
Tom McNeal
Greenspan Taken to Private Hospital for the Insane
In line with sister Rebecca Greenspan wishes Simon Greenspan has been moved to a private hospital at Leavenworth. Judge Dorman notes the sister will pay for care and that if care fails he may be sent to the state asylum.
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Rebecca Greenspan
Simon Greenspan
Leavenworth
Dorman
Fusion Deals and Party Talks Spark Mayoral Quiet
Democrats and Populists negotiate influence as Lil Verties mid campaign chatter rises about office. The fragment hints at alliances shaping a local race with party figures weighing strategy and possible coalitions.
Populist State Ticket Forges Paths Amid Meetings In Topeka
In Topeka three political meetings unfold this afternoon aiming to set convention sites and nominate delegates. Silver Republicans and Democrats push for state and national con ve ntion roles while Populists weigh venues at Fort Scott and Clay Center and plan joint and separate sessions to shape the ticket and committee leadership.
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Populiet
Hvid
Port Scott
Clay Center
Fort Boote Whitaly
Dilys
Gates
Iitate
Vention
Silverites
Kansas City
Uday
Populiet State Committee
Nation
Teker
David Martin
Atchison
Toraxmogiate
Supreme Court
Martin
Jef Ware
Tope
Abe
Wichita
Scntt
Pittsburg
Teret
Court of Visitation
Fortett
Court of Visitaion
Poe Weis
Sta
Taylor Riddle
A Sword for Chonje Frenchmen Propose Boers Support
Enthusiastic French subscribers plan to present swords to Gen. Chrome and Col. Vilje-Mareuil in Ladasmith relief efforts. Henri Rochefort and M. Gail back the fund, aiming to boost French sympathy for Boer leaders. By Paris time the total raised nears one thousand francs.
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Homer
Crome
Col
Vilie
je-Mareuil
Prench
Ladysmith
Henri Rochefort
M. Gail
le Drapeau
M. Herculede
Snow Likely Tomorrow With Colder Sunday Outlook
Forecast warns of lighter snowfall tomorrow with a colder Sunday ahead. Tonight remains fair, with a low around 19 and southeast winds, while today’s high near 32 degrees. Kansas weather described as generally tall and moderate with a shift to northerly winds.
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Odin
Kansas
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