Peace rumors spark lines of siege feared in South Africa
London dispatch reports persistent talk the Dran svau republic may upend talks and Boers could make a stand at Glenecve and Luings Nek. Crises drive urgency as leaders urge resolve while military moves and plans unfold across Cape Colony Free State and Transvaal fronts.
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Glenecve
Luings Nek
London
Long Marques
Marth
Dransvau
Giencoe
Pryteria
Colettrenes
Croith
Calenss
New York
Pributie
Pocupasion
Cape Caleny
Flerty
Gok
Kitchener
Frei Otters
Cape Town
Roberts
Courteay
Gon Hoberte
Salies
Hoberts
Kilcher
Kitvbetees
England
South Africa
Sten
Arcemer
Vaal
Fie
Bowen Agrietin
Moun
Ion RebiCh
Mr Chamberlain
Janie
Lory
Cape
Ayth
Cape Colony
Clements
Gainere
Canerala
Tan
Brabant
Colanela
Peiltiing
Free State
Pretoria
Ame
Puech
Ata
Weiter
Gruige
Heroic Women in Natal Retreat and Aftermath
Reports describe the Natal garrison and civilians enduring siege conditions with heroic women and children in Live Desleahd and surrounding areas. Dispatches praise their courage amid ration shortages and typhoid, while officers like Generals Waite and Thunter receive commendation as reinforcements and strategic assessments note the ongoing military inactivity and strategic withdrawals.
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Durban
Mve Peilevicur Columan
Matt Beth Ye
Cor Bost
Die Tod
Waite
Thunter
Lenton
Ripley Ill President Passes Through Topeka in Special Car
President P Ripley of the Santa Fe moves through Topeka at noon in a special car attached to No 1. He is accompanied by Mrs Ripley and Las rues the California. Illness has kept him from duty for weeks but the California trip aims to benefit his beau there. He is connected with the San Joaquin Valley Inc. Opening and Santa Fe plans to run trains into San Francisco on its own track by May 1. Ripley likely stays in California for several weeks.
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P. Ripley
Santa Fe
Topeka
Mea Ripley
la Es
California
Ripley
Rip
Wiless
San Joaquin Valley Inc
Banta Fe
National Conventions Set Delegates for Governments
The Populists plan to elect delegates at their state convention in April with secret ballots to attend the national convention. The Democrats name delegates at their May 23 gathering in Webb City to be sent to the national convention in Kansas City on July 4.
Lone stockholder holds tobacco trust in Ole Charlotte 3 percent
A single stockholder with one share controls a tobacco trust stake in Ole Charlotte at 3 percent as of March 5. The case involves legal actions in Charleston where majority stockholders sought a temporary restraining order. The American Tobacco Company offered 2,400,000 dollars for the Blackwell company but the bid hinges on consent from the minority holder and ongoing administration of the trust.
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Tobacco Trust
Ole
Charlotte
Diackwell
Durnam
Tataleo
Unger
Hilt
Charleston
J Ainice Rimonted
American Tobacco Company
Blackwell Coopany
AspirING Democrats and Populist Ticket Plight
Readable fragments show aspirants for Populist and Democratic tickets with disputed placements. Names include A. B. Jackson as associate justice, E. H. Murphy for secretary of state, J. Fike and J. Mack Love for visitation courts, and W. H. Ik Pep for treasurer. scattered references to Col. Col. and socialist expulsions appear amid dated dispatches and weather notes.
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A. BM. Jackson
Cuicley
HL Murphy
Salicitar Court of Visitation
J. Fike
Colby
Court of Visitation
J. Mack Love
Cowley County
Ik Pep- Peret
Cloud County
Sells vs Sells divorce case alleges sensational charges
In a Topeka divorce filing the Sells allege harmful conduct and coercion. The petition cites assaults at the Tefft House and seeks court action while the defendant responds to the claims as sensational.
Sella Divorce Battle Over Allegations of Infidelity
In Topeka, Ohio, a sensational divorce case unfolds as Peter Sells of the Sells Forepaugh circus sues his wife for divorce on statutory grounds, alleging infidelity with numerous men. His wife counters with brutal accusations of forced sexual exposure, circus life coercion, and repeated cruelty, detailing harsh dressing room conditions and forced performances.
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Cahumbus
Ohio
Sette
Peter Sella
Sells
Aii Sélik
Wiliam
Cyrus Huling
Mrz Seliu
Higsheid
Herti Fet
Nis
Halos
Mageto
Ale
Steh
Thair
Mohonenberg
Trettettis
Penn
Petiton
Dreim
Teift House
Topeka
Kun
Eye
Dee
Sells scandal case extends across states in 1800s affidavits
A court filing details alleged marital infidelity by Mr. Sells with multiple women across Kansas City, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Topeka, including Grace Belmont and Hilda Donahue. Mrs. Sells seeks alimony and legal relief, while denying the accusations and denying divorce. Also included is a February weather note by Chancellor Snow reporting unusual snow depth and above average precipitation.
Fragmentary Years of Troubles and Taxed Funds
Disjointed OCR text hints at wartime finance and public works. Mentions bonds, a treasury figure, and a plan to fund a plant with tax money. Torn phrases reference peace efforts and a school setting, but specifics are unclear.
War on Goebel Law Sparks Kentucky Convention Plan
A state convention to challenge election laws is urged in Kentucky with meetings in Louisville and Frankfort. GOP leaders plan a date after legislative adjournment to mobilize efforts for nonpartisan election reform while Republicans convene tonight to map strategy with Senator Howard Kirk and other state figures.
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Louisville
Frankfort
Touicville
State Election Board
Jefferson, Johnson
Magoffin
Irgivistute
Howard Kirk
Twenty Injured In Freight Train Collision Near Broadview
Twenty stockmen and railroad workers were injured, two possibly fatally, when two Illinois Central freight trains collided on a grade near Broadview, Illinois. Victims include Joseph Hobbs Marcus Louisiana and J J Calling Elmhurst Iowa among others. many suffered head injuries, fractures, and lacerations as cars derailed, caboose and passenger coach crushed, fire broke out, and victims were evacuated to Broadview and Chicago hospitals by special trains.
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Chicago
Illinois Central
Broadview
Joseph Hobbs
Marcus
Frank J. McCall
Free ‘Port
Its
EE. Farwell
Manchester
Indg
Counsell
Dyersville
Edward Yaeger
Pringher
Charles
Joseph Bernard
Anteon
M. Wixcult
Booth
Sioux Falls
Peter J
Randte
Matlock
Statler
W. Breant
Cleehorn
Lee
W. EB. Hrazell
Ottawa
Thomas Handy
Quinby
Mie Broker
E. A. Winkins
Bruke
Bea
Contre Tt
Western Towa
Tein
Broad View
Ber
Chicaen
Chicaso
Ilinois Central Hospital
Paris and Chauffeurs Aim for Yukon Expedition by Auto
Jaune de Lamarre and Raphael Mer ville depart from Lake Bennett in an automobile bound for Dawson City in Klondike. They plan to traverse via White Pass with Indian and mounted police support, carrying rifles, revolvers, and supplies, en route to the Yukon using steamship and other conveyances. Their supply caravan includes a Lavir secretary and a three-wheeled petroleum tri cycle, with spikes on ice front wheels for traction.
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Paris
Jaune de Lamarre
Raphael Merville
Dawson City
Klondike
Havre
Crea
Uber
Volta- Tette
M. Dé Lamarre
Fram
Vancouver
Yukon
White Pass
Lake Bennett
Knights and Ladies of Security win mandamus case
The Knights and Ladies of Security executive committee remains ahead as mandamus fires against it by E G Moore and A S Palmer seek reinstatement. Judge Hazen denies the writs, rejecting that the plaintiffs had authority to expel them. He also refuses to compel bond approval for W Harrison in a related case in Topeka.
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Knights and Ladies of Security
E.G. Moore
A. S. Palmer
Hazen
the Order
Hazen Twday
W. Harrison
McCabe
Court of Topeka
Harrison
MiCabe McHot
Colamal
Polar weather misjudged as cold wave shifts east
Forecasters expected a north sweeping high barometer from 20 below zero to move south, but the low from the Pacific coast veered eastward. Eastern Kansas towns record falling temperatures from 36 at 7 pm to 14 by midnight, with winds turning northeast and rain or snow forecast for tonight and Tuesday eastward.
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Kansas
Weather Bureau
Cust
Pacific Coast
Topeka
Philippine Bill Aims to Transfer Power to U S President
Washington March 23 Senate committee on the Philippines decides to report Spooner bill for control of the Philippines. Lodge, chairman, presents the bill which provides that once all sovereignty issues with the United States are suppressed, military civil and judicial powers to govern the islands shall be vested in such persons as the president directs for maintaining the inhabitants liberties and property until Congress provides otherwise.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Spooner
Wisconsin
Lodge
Senate
United States
Spain
Paris
Islands
Congress
McKinley Prosperity Touts By J J Ingalls In New York Journal
J J Ingalls writes in the New York Journal praising President McKinley’s early years in office. He claims social discontent subsides, employment rises, wages climb, and wealth spreads from Cape Nome to Puerto Rico, with industry expanding and prices stable. He warns trusts threaten competition and presses for action to curb monopoly power.
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J.J. Ingalls
McKinley
Ingalls
New York Journal
Cape Nome
Porto
Rico
Manila
Maine
Isi
Ashe Farmer
Republican Party
Shipment of arms to London and Frenkfort Ky continues
The shipment of guns and ammunition to London and Frenkfort continued today. A carload of small arms and other equipment was shipped this morning. Gatling guns and other weapons were loaded by soldiers on Bee Hoe Square. Public Governor Taylor left for Batlera to attend his brother A. Taylor's funeral.
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London
Frenkfort
Wne
Bee Hoe
Kansas Quarantine Proclaims Ban on Breeding Dairy Cattle
Governor Stanley issued a quarantine proclamation to halt shipment into Kansas of brewing and dairy cattle to curb tuberculosis spread. The order restricts cattle from many eastern states while Nebraska cattle may enter with proof they originate from approved states. Sunflower-area owner Stannard protested, but the quarantine was issued after a board hearing invitation was declined.
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Stanley
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maranchusetts
Rhode
Emporia
Uber Nl
Nye Stork Sanitary Commision
Stannard
Senator Davis Seeks Porto Rico Trade Amendment
Washington March 5 Senator Davis of Minnesota introduced an amendment to the Porto Rican bill in the Senate. The proposal aims to apply tacit United States laws to Porto Rico for importation while permitting free trade between the two, with a constitutional provision extending tax and tariff power to Porto Rico under uniform United States rules. The amendment claims to speak for itself, extending the protection to Porto Rico and limiting application to the Philippines or other territories only by further congressional action.
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Washington
Davis
Minnesota
Senate
United States
Porto Rico
Porto” Rico
Rico
Congress
Porto Fleo
Porto Tico
Hico
Philippines
Sharkey and Fitz Match At Club With Purses For 25 Rounds
New York March 6 Tom Sharkey and Bob Pitasimmans face arrestment for a 25 round bout to be held in early August. Marquis of Queensberry rules govern the contest with a purse to be won by the victor. The club and participants post a cash stake of $000. Bids for the event open March 19 at 5 PM with Al Smith at Hotel Delevan. Sugar Dividend Drops in New York. The American Sugar Refining Company declares a quarterly dividend of 4.49 percent on common stock, down from 3 percent previously.
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New York
March
Tom Sharkey
Bob Pitasimmans
Marquis of Queensbery
Povern
Peth Ma
Mareh
al Smith
American Sugar Retaine Company Today
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MR. Ripley
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Manllin
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Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance
Federate
de Leon Bratted Bot
Socialist Labor Party
White House
Wahington
Grr
Kansai
Rais
Pertian
Sells VS. Sells
Tefft House
Topeka Women IN
Ny City
Kr. Sells
Hocking County
Kansan
Grace Belmont
Grace Beal
Chattanooga
Selle
Mattle Robalts
Fistle
Texas
Schultz
Ohio River
Hilda Donahue
Peter Sells
Leland Hotel
Cincinnati
Lois
Quigey
Mrs. Selis
Cier
Chancellor Snow
Lawrence
Tomlinson
Petic Tenekary
Leda
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McClurs
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