Boers Retreat as Brabant Victorious at Dordrecht
Dordrecht reports Gen Brabant scored a complete victory with Boer retreat and British troops advancing. General Gatacre entered Stormberg unopposed. Marlborough heads to front. Dispatches describe shifting fronts along the river, trench lines, and British casualties totaling about thirty over two days. Revolutionary movements and logistics for Beers troops and Rhodesian contingents are noted with emphasis on strategic positions near Cape Town and along the Front.
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Dordrecht
Hooning
Brabent Hex
Coat
Purane
Burch
Galaers
Stormbere
Tie Talwar
Osfortein
Bien
Jong
Ber Thelt
Brabantssain
Advant
Nce
Marlborough
Rebel leaders clash amid Cape frontier retreat rumors
Reports describe Gen. Gitaere’s forces pressed by Gen. Clements near Cotesberg as Boers gain ground after a failed push at Dordrecht. White’s garrison withdraws from Ladysmith toward the Moi river as tales of harrowing scenes and mutilated corpses inflame war weariness.
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Free State
Free Staten
Sturmbere
Gitaere
White
Ladysmith
Moi
Fomaln
Colesterg
Wil
Dante
Mexican Defeat Routed by Yaquis and Two Are Hanged
Mexican forces suffer a defeat at the hands of Yaqui fighters in the region. Two captured soldiers are executed by hanging as a punitive measure amid ongoing clashes. Local authorities vow to pursue further operations to quell the insurgency.
Besiege Cocorit After Capturing Togata Below
A Potam Mexico dispatch reports Yaqui forces captured an escorted mall south of Togata, threatening to burn the town if it resists. Three days earlier Yaquis intercepted the mail, dispersing most of 260 soldiers. two were hanged after capture.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Potam
Mexico
Tegota
Torin
Dunymes
Potama
Poram
Cocurit
British and Boer fronts push as war hangs on Pretoria
Dispatches report British and Boer actions around Pretoria and Bloemfontein amid talks of a provisional government. Boer prisoners claim a major British success may press Steyn toward peace while clashes unfold along routes to Cocorit and Potram.
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Osfenteln
Steyn
Pretoria
Teuyine
Bloemforslein
Critins
Fioberte
Ice Storms Sweep Across Midwestern States
Chicago and the Midwest endure a severe storm system from Minnesota to Wisconsin with heavy snow, sleet, and hail. Lake Michigan’s shore and water intakes face ice buildup, threatening Chicago water supply. Rail and telecommunication networks suffer outages as snow depths reach up to twenty inches in places like Milwaukee and La Crosse. Snow and ice extend toward Omaha and St. Louis, while warmer fronts bring rain and continued gale winds.
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Chicago
Minnekototowa
New Hraske
Missouri
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Westin
Tinos
Lake Michigan
Hall
Duluth
St. Paul
Minn
Duebugun
la Crosse
Milwau
Ker
Wis
Dubuque
Milwaukes
Omaha
St. Louis
Ohio Valley
Lower
Lake Region
Joe Hor
Plague Report From Honolulu and Kalubui Island Areas
Surgeon General report dated February 25 details plague status in Honolulu Kalubui Maui and Hilo Hawaii. Three new fatal cases in Honolulu include a Hawaiian Chinese woman and two Chinese men. Kalubui Chinatown residents moved to detention camp after firedestroyed. no new cases since February 10. Sugar shipments arranged to reduce infection risk. one late case reported in Hilo at Portuguese merchant wife Mrs Sorsuo.
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Washington
Joe
The
Marine Hospital
Bes
D. A. Carmichael
Honolulu
Kalubui
Maui
Hilo
Hawaii
Cammichael
Harwood
Presid
Board of Health
Kaluhus
Tilo
Kalutus
Chinatown
Kalabul
San Francisco
Sorsuo
Adda
Debs Likely to Be Named for President in Socialist Meet
Indianapolis March 6 The first national convention of the Socialist Democratic party to nominate candidates for president and vice president convened at 10. About fifty delegates attended with more expected. Debs is favored for president while Harriman is mentioned as a likely vice presidential pick if Debs is nominated. The convention also considers absorbing the Socialist Labor party and possible fusion with other groups.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Social Democratic Party
Ruechweina Hel
Socialist Labor Party
Social Labor Party
Daniel de Leom
New York
JB. Warriman
California
Max Hayes
Cleveland
Social Democrats
EV. Debs
W. L. Berger
Debs
Harriman
Rep Devrces Proposes Repeal Of Paper Duties Reform
A joint resolution introduced in Washington seeks repeal of duties on white or printing paper and directs the attorney general to proceed under the anti trust law against monopoly holders. The measure argues duties per ton foster monopoly, raise paper prices, burden consumers, and threaten public education and business interests.
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Washington
Jnarth
Devrces
Cal
Joe Wheeler is Back From Manila Visit
The United States transport Warren landed in San Francisco with General Wheeler and his daughter aboard. Also aboard were Lieutenant Briggs, Captain Johnson, and several passengers including William Bengough. The ship was to remain at port for a ten day stay to allow Wheeler to inspect a government setup led by Lieutenant Leary. News from Honolulu reported three suspected cases of plague on February 20, but were not confirmed.
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Leary
Hon
Atte
Wenen
Lights Out At New York Theater After Sapho Cancellation
Magistrate Mott Wale orders closure of Jack's Theater and aborts Sapho production after police urged cancellation. Chief Devers instructed to deploy ten officers to deter performances. Lighting out and posted notices followed. Also reports the death of the famed racing mare Bravency, and the death of her newborn foal at Spreckels farm.
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New York
March
Mott
Jack
A Harrison Move in 1896 Style Rumor Surfaces
Indianapolis reports revived talk of Benj amin Harrison seeking the Republican presidential nomination with claims of a secret conference held yesterday. General Harrison and aides deny knowledge of such a meeting while older McKinley era fears resurface over renomination prospects amid Porto Rican events.
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Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
Jonn
New
Harrison
Gowdy
McKinley
Kimecif
Millnt
McKintey
Island Vanishes Off San Prarcisco March Misprint
Chief omier Cocakay of the transport Grant reported that in February the ship sailed over the area where Morel taiend was thought to be located. A search found no trace of the vessel or land, despite hours of careful assessment. The coast guard noted no debris or seaworthy signs sixty miles off the usual route.
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San Prarcisco
Omier Cocakay
Transport Grant
Pybuary
Morel
Marshall's New Uniforms for Band Members
Marshall's band will wear elegant new uniforms this season with fatigue state coats and trousers in the same color as Sousa's band outfits. Arrangements are being made to secure the suits and order placed soon. The current uniforms have served for years amid varying winds across the West portion and other regions.
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Fampus
Marshall
Sousa
Souai
Weiforsin
Bam
Vashtaris
Flour import boss eyes Topeka mills for Kansas supply
Mr L von Schulze of Morris & Co London arrives in Topeka to renew ties with local millers. He expects Kansas flour to supply England with about 40 000 bags or 14 000 000 pounds this year, mostly from Topeka mills, praising Kansas wheat and predicting export growth while noting competition from Argentina and Russia. He plans to stay through Thursday and has visited the city twice in ten years.
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L. von Schulze
Morris & Co
London
England
Topeka
von Schulze
Kansas
United States
Kansas Nour
Silaneupolis
Argentine Republic
Acre
Mr. von Shulze
Russia
von Shulee
Joseph
Mary Marshall and Burley Hines Sentenced to 13 Years
Mary Marshall and Burley Hines were convicted of highway robbery in district court and sentenced to 13 years each at hard labor by Judge Hazen. Their prior penitentiary experience and recent release were noted, with defense by W. T Jamison and A. M. Thomas.
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Mary Marshall
Burley Hines
Hecreea
Hazen
Hines
Lan- Sile
W. T Jamison
A. M. Thomas
Thomas
Jamison
Assessment Equalized Hikes Taxes on Farm Land
Township assessors voted to set real estate at 13 percent of actual value, raising farm land assessments while keeping city property taxed at 30 percent. Personal property to be assessed at 80 percent with exemptions shifted from assessed to actual value, changing tax liability for a $400 property from $200 to $806 on the balance.
De Bath Stricken in British Army Hospital in Cape Town
Cablegram reports Capt Hugo De Bath husband of Mrs Langtry is dangerously ill in a British military hospital at Cape Town. He was stricken with fever after Kimberley relief forces entered Freeport March. Robert F. Lite was renominated by acclamation at the Republican convention here. C A Wuerks of Rockford was nominated for the state board of equalization.
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Chicago
March
Hugo de Bath
Langtry
Cape Town
Lanktry
de Bath
Coll Kitchemer
Kimberley
Freeport
Rovert
Taily. C. A. Wwuerks
Hockford
State Board of Equalizn
New Kan aas Enterprises Charter Board Action
Charter board approves several new corporate charters including Verdigris Valley Brick & Tile Co with $20,000 capital Nendesha Mound Valley Natural Gas and Mineral Co $5,050 Girard Creamery & Cold Storage Co $5,000 Farmers Lumber & Coal Co Hi City $10,000 Zoeliner We Alexander Lumber Co Eyzrest $136,007 Diamond Ridge United Brethren Church Pomona First MBL Church.
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New Kanaas Enterprises
Verdigris Valley Brick & Tile Co
Nendesha
Mound Valley Natural Gas and Mineral Co
Girard Creamery & Cold Storage Co
Farmers Lumber & Coal Co
Hi! City
Zoeliner- We Alexander Lumber Co
Eyzrest
Diamond Ridge
Big Strike Planned in St Louis Transit Lines
Street railway workers in St Louis allied with the consolidated Transit company threaten a walkout over demands. About 2000 motormen gripmen and conductors plan a meeting to issue an ultimatum, seeking reinstatement of Vice President Miller, restaffing, meal breaks, and line car increases, citing poor service since consolidation. The strike could affect suburban lines as well.
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St. Louis
Tonlgbt
Miller
Lany
Mier's Mission Fails To Hire Topeka Striker Substitutes
In Topeka emissaries from the St Louis Transit company sought to hire street car conductors and motormen to replace strikers in St Louis. Two Topeka men quit local jobs for nonunion posts, not realizing the assignment. With the mission exposed, Mier ends efforts in Topeka as agents operate in Kansas City Leavenworth and Atchison.
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Mier
Topeka
John 1
Surer
St. Louis
St. Dransit
St Louis Transit Company
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Atehlgon
Railroads Authorised to File Brief in Supreme Court Case
The Supreme Court today allowed J. Wood of the Santa Fe legal department to prepare and file a brief in the case challenging the act creating the court of visitation. Wood appeared and explained railroad interest and sought permission to file. The request was granted and a hearing is set for April 20.
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Supreme Court Today
J. Wood
Santa Fe Legal Department
Supreme Court
Court of Visitation
Wood
Amended Petition Planned in Knights and Ladies Case
Plaintiffs in mandamus actions against the Knights and Ladies of Security executive committee prepare an amended petition after Judge Hasen grants five days to file. The judge sustained the motion to quash the writ, effectively a demurrer, allowing amendment. The case advances to consider merits if the amended petition complies with the court.
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Executive Committee
The
Knights and Ladies of Security
Jodge Hasen
Commission Completes Philippine Delegation Names
Washington March. Professor Bernard Moses of the University of California met the president today and accepted the post in the new Philippine commission. The commission now consists of Judge Taft Luke Wright Henry C. Ide Bernard Moses with their respective home states.
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Washington
Bernard Moses
University of California
McKinley
Iim
Moses
Taft
Ohi
Worcester
Michican
Luke Wright
Henry C. Ide
Vermont
Californa
Detroit Club Sale Enables Alimony Settlement
Burns and George of this city closed the purchase of the Detroit club of the American Baseball league for 12000 cash. The deal allows the divorced wife of George Vanderbeck to collect 5000 alimony and ends further litigation. London notes Lord Pauncefate will stay as ambassador to Washington.
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Pauncefate
London
Lord Accefate
Washington
Fifty Dead Entomics Force Estimated Between Eighty and Hundred
A report estimates fifty people killed as Entomics forces push into a contested area. Officials refuse to release exact numbers but suggest casualties range from eighty to one hundred. The situation remains tense with scarce details and ongoing searches.
Thirty Rescued at Red Ash Coal Mine Disaster
A flood of reports from West Virginia recounts a massive explosion at Red Ash mine near Thurmond. More than 70 men trapped, fifty dead recovered. rescue efforts active as crowds gather in shock. The mine’s location in the Thurmond district and ownership by J Fred Effinger are noted as investigations begin.
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Columbus
Longacre
W. Vaysuya
New River
Charlestory
Montgomery
W. Va
Urek
Charleston
March
Red Ash
Montgomery District
Thurmond
Fred Effinger
Staunton
Aboea Water
Pocahontas
Manéra
West Virginia
MciKell
W.va
Ash Coal Company
Pinkney
Peake & Ohio Railroad
J. Fred Eftinger
Braunton
Daimler Dies in Cainstadt Wurtemburg
Daimler, inventor of the motor car bearing his name, died here today in Cainstadt Wurtemburg. An insurance reporter noted a cheerful mood among fire insurance agents who reported adding nearly 2,000 blotters today compared with last year.
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Cainstadt
Wurtemburg
March
Cocerful
Optimstis Fire
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