Subjugation Overtures Reported in Peace Talks and War Thoughts
The long passage reports on South African War developments and imperial reactions in London and New York. It cites Kruger and Steyn peace overtures, British aims to subjugate the republics, and military positions around Johannesburg, Modder River, and the Orange Free State with Roberts and Wolseley commanding. It notes artillery counts, depots, and anticipated operations as the war progresses toward consolidation under Crown control.
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New York
Lonova
Jose
Peeteris
Eatisbury
Mill Tlow
Johannesburg
London
Bally Tail
Lorenso
Veruslon
Michael Hicke-Beach
Tapers
Romy
Ander
Welseley
Lord Roberts
Tuller
Rote
Rome
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Nat Bron
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Krager
Breyn
Voeberte
Poplar Grove
Orange Free State
Wridnymorte
Prench
Ritu
Transvaal
Beiiah
South Africa
Arrubrement Detereen
Rand
Corey Wil Pease
Republic
Geel
Britain Redoubling Efforts in South Africa Crisis
London reports indicate Gen Bullette moves against Boer positions as British forces threaten from Helpmanakar and Waseh Burk while Boers reinforce at Biggarsberg. Reports note Roberts and French linked to actions, with Mafeking relief anticipated soon as terms of a larger strategy unfold.
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Rhodes
Kimberley
Burleh
London
South Asia
Bullette
Higgarsborg
Helpinakkar
Waseh Burk
Maret
Want
Eve Dutivion
Lord Roberts
General Presch
French
Mafeking
Lincoln Remains Moved From Monument Vault
The remains of Abraham Lincoln were moved from the national Lincoln monument crypt to a temporary vault north of the monument and overlooking Oak Ridge cemetery. Officials noted the cedar casket was decaying and would rot if left, with final interment awaiting completion of a rebuilt monument costing $100,000.
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Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Monument
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Iself
War loan rush swells across England banks
March 10 Tandon reports a two hour surge of applications at Back of England and other branches as war loan offices opened. A steady stream of people from all walks of life queued to invest, including bankers, clerks, merchants, and thrifty workers, with many funding efforts described as oversubscribed within the initial hours.
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Anil
Weather forecast and mine tragedy report from Charleston
More fair weather expected in Chicago as forecaster Mr Cox predicts Saturday will be sunny with light winds and a rise in temperature after a cold spell. In Charleston, West Virginia, March 10, more bodies were recovered from Red Ash mine with a total of three dead and all identified by face recognition, while officials assess the mine conditions.
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Charleston
W. Va
Troops Recalled as Warrants Go Unserved at State House
Secretary of State Caleb Powers and Captain John W. Davis, two alleged suspects for whom warrants were issued last night, have not been arrested. They are said to be in the executive building of the State Capitol, guarded by soldiers, while Republicans consider moves to London and Frankfort.
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Prankfort
Caleb Powers
John W. Davis
State Capitol
Senate
Congrena
Paris x
U. S
Department
Bundesrath
Germany
Court quotes and legislature clash over Beckham governorship
A justice underscores that court inquiries into motives are improper and that records show the legislature adopted reports naming Beckham governor. Despite militia dispersing lawmakers, the general assembly’s records are treated as sufficient to establish authority. The opinion asserts the courts cannot question legislative motives and that those records bind law.
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Heaoe
General Assembly
Beckham
Senate Committee Presses Extension for French Treaty
Washington reports the Senate committee continues to press for an extension related to the French embassy treaty with the administration facing political pressure. Officials indicate no doubt a satisfactory agreement can be reached, though legislative urgency may affect timing of a decision.
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Senate Committee
Washington
State Department
Prough
Police clash over entry as governors rights debated
In Barbourville and Frankfort reports, police asked entry to the executive building to serve warrants on Powers and Davis, but Gen Collier and Governor Taylor refused, citing orders. Militia orders to move to Frankfort and officials pledge surrender after court contests and political maneuvering unfold amid state constitutional battles.
Hawaii Territorial Government Bill Taken Up For Debate
Washington March 10 The house approved Knox Mass request to take up the Senate passed Hawaii territorial government bill on April 3 with debate on subsequent days and a final vote on April 6 at 4 pm The session also resumed consideration of the Wise-Young contested election case with Weeks Michigan presenting his case for Mr Wise.
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Washington
House
Knox
Mass
Territories
Senate
Hawaii
Weeks
Wise
Foreclosure suit filed over 2350 acres in federal court
Captain Clad Hamilton brings a federal case for Burlington Savings Bank against A B Wade of Wataunsoo County. The loan on 2550 acres in Weebaunsee County was for 23500 dollars, due January 1 1999, with no interest paid this year. The suit seeks foreclosure on defaulted mortgage terms.
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Clad Hamilton
Burlington Savings Bank
Burlington
A. B Wade
Wataunsoo
Weebaunsee County
Ware
Peace Maker Ordered to Pacific Coast of Central America
A Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Kauts is ordered to take the Philadelphia to the Pacific coast of Central America to protect American interests and prevent hostilities among republics in the region. The move follows earlier talk of wireless telegraphy use and lighthouse support and includes plans for a Manila branch hydrographic office to speed chart corrections.
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Central America
New York
Washington
Kauts
Pacife
Lighthouse Board
Congress
Watson
Hydrographic Office
Manila
Philippine
Convey Department
Adm
A. H. D McCormick
Washington Navy Yard
Asiatic Station
Wheeler resigns from U S Army in 1899 note
Gen Joseph Wheeler’s resignation letter dated November 28 1899 from Panqui Luzon Philippines was sent to the Filipino congress and later to Washington. The document states insurgent forces are collapsing and that Aguinaldo is a fugitive. Wheeler seeks to resign from the volunteer forces with expenses to Washington. The president had delayed acceptance.
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Washington
Wheeler
United States Army
Panagus
Luzon
War Department
White House
Elis Resicna
Inston
Panaqui
Island of Luzon
The
Philippines
D. C
Aguinaldo
Congress
Saetus
United States
Joseph Wheeler
U.S. Vy
Treaty in Danger Signals Fractured Path for Hay Pauncefote
Washington March 10 British ambassador Lord Pauncefote conferred with Secretary Hay over the pending Hay Pauncefote treaty. Officials say Senate committee amendments risk the treaty, possibly forcing the president to sign or British rejection, which would end the Clayton Bulwer agreement and alter international relations.
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Washington
Lord Paunesfote
Hay
State Department
Hay- Pauncefote
Senate’ Committee
Senate Frst
Senate of the
United States
Kansas Millers' Junket Train To Galveston From Topeka
A special eight car train will carry members of the Kansas Millers and Grain Dealers Association from Topeka to Galveston after their annual meeting. The Santa Fe railroad operates the excursion intended to boost export trade.
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Rubman
Kansas Millers’ and Grain Dealers’ Association
Topeka
Galveston
Samreday
Santa Fe
Galveston i
Santa Fe Fresent
Goebel assassination arrests ripple through Kentucky
In Frankfort on March 10 W H Coulton a state auditor office clerk was jailed on charges of conspiring in Governor Goebel s murder. Warrants were issued for Secretary Caleb Powers Captain John Davis ex secretary Charles Finley and John T Powers. Davis and Powers eluded arrest others under surveillance. Six secretary Finley helped organize the mountain men mass meeting at the capitol January 2.
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Frankfort
W. H. Coulton
Sweeney
Willam Goebel
Williams
Caleb Powers
John Davis
State Capitol
Goebel
Charles Finley
John T. Powers
Powers
Whitley County
Davis
Ity
Secretary Powers
Harland Whittaker
Ahpin
Bradley
Taylor
Finley
W. C. Bradley
Coulton
St Louis Transit firm rejects most employee demands in strike action
In St Louis short after noon the transit company refused nearly all requests by the street railway workers led by the local Amalgamated association. The company cites a ten hour day and 12 hour shifts, pay scales of 20 cents an hour for operators, and day or month wages for firemen and others. Workers began turning in cars and a citywide strike threat looms with 12 systems under transit control and over 4,300 workers involved if the stoppage spreads.
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St. Louis Trasmit Company
Ith
International Amalkamited Association of Street Railway
Nes
Transit Company
Ninth and
Pine Streets
Coleman
St. Louis ‘Transit Company
Fraud findings prompt tax refunds and fines in Spokane deeds
A Spokane bureau report to the Oregonian notes war tax revenues will rise as Special Agent Town uncovers deed tax evasions in Spokane County. Fines of 10 dollars plus restitution will apply for underreported transactions, including transfers like the Central Washington railroad and Union Depot sales, with property values in the thousands. Town, a former Topeka journalist, is credited with the investigation as weather notes from Chicago forecast Kansas winds.
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Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Spokane
Robert ‘Town
Treasury Department
Treasury
Town Nine
Central Washington Railroad
Union Depot
Washington
By the Dozen Complain Bitterly of Competition in America
A compact note reports that workers or groups express loud dissatisfaction with competitive practices in the United States, alleging unfairness across markets and industries. The item highlights repeated complaints from multiple sources about price, supply, and restraint issues affecting consumers.
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America
Want Higher Tariff on Shoes Faces German Trade Debate
Washington reports mediate tariff pressure as vice consuls cite German shoe makers’ push for a 20 percent duty to bar American imports. The dispatches discuss American locomotives, bid padding, and claims of German favoritism, plus a Frankfurt conviction for adulterated fruit syrups.
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Washington
Conmil Monaghan
Chemnitz
State Department
Germany
Trancanne
Arecan
EU Oven
Americim
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Gunther
Frankfurt
Witnesses describe blast at mill during Alaskan investigation
In Washington on March 1 Fred O Martin testified to the House committee about a mill explosion. He recalled armed masked men and a pinned ribbon on a companion, with no clear motive or explanation. Shayne was later reported shot on the road as investigation continued.
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Washington
Fred O. Martin
Shayne
Fancy Cake Walk Step Ends in Fractured Collar Bone
A Santa Fe division worker, Joseph J. Schneider, fractured his collar bone during a cake walk at Artes Hall in Topeka. The accident occurred as a group of dancers applauded a high stepping routine. He was treated by a physician at the scene and is expected to return to work in a few days.
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Joseph J. Schneider
Santa Fe
Mr. Schneider
Arian
Artes Hall
Sechagides
Sehnei
Topeka
Santa Fe declines to pay diclaims over Midget explosion deaths
Santa Fe company refuses to pay claims in the death of Nels Linden and John F H due to the Midget explosion at the shops. Investigation points to mechanical issues but the cause remains unexplainable. A receiver is sought for Keystone Axis company of Beaver Falls, Pa, with a court injunction to restrain encumbrances on assets. Capital stock listed at 200,000 dollars.
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Nels Linden
John FH
Linden
Huenti
Pittsture
David
Clark
Keystone Axis ‘Company
Beaver Falla
Thee L Company
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