Turbulent South African Front Echoes British Advance
Fragmented dispatches describe General Roberts' operations closing on the railway south toward the Orange River and the capital. Dutch forces retreat, while British and forces under Lieber and Beck move to restore order, secure private property, and bolster administration in the Bechuanaland region and surrounding towns.
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Ward
Berene
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Yroe
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Bag
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Roberts
Gran River
Tnt Abaindon
Huuitere
Clements
Grabaut
Warren
Dregeniver
Sures
Tackere
Winkere
Kroonstadt
Fobfrieth
Ana
Johannseburg
Presteria
Unclear Civil War Era Move Toward Mafeking
Fragmentary text suggests forces under General Buller and General Roberts may delay activity until invasion of Transvaal is ready. It notes supply rail movement and potential reinforcements from Kimberley, with Roberts possibly relieving a siege to Mafeking if Primer can raise the siege quickly.
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Bullers
Roberts
Mafeking
Kimberley
Primer
Farmer Kills Wife Then Himself Near Winslow
Alfred Gregory, a Pike County farmer near Winslow, Indiana, shot and killed his wife at about 1:00 a.m. and then took his own life. Six children survive them. The couple were said to be prominent locals. the tragedy occurred during a dispute over a water task while Gregory was butchering hoes and his wife went visiting.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Alfred Gregory
Winslow
Pike County
Gregory
St Patrick's Day Festivities Spark Gaelic Pride in London
A London Herald dispatch reports strong displays of shamrock and Irish symbols as St Patrick's Day approaches. British subjects plan to wear the shamrock and decorate homes despite scarce Irish flags. Officials anticipate Irish soldiers celebrated at the front and hope events ease tensions between Ireland and England.
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New York
Herald
London
Mansion House
Shamrock
Irsland
Apolltichs
Tearnese
England
Ohio House Approves Eight Hour Labor Bill for Public Works
Ohio lawmakers pass a bill mandating eight hours per day for all laborers on state public works weathertackled by contract or direct hire. Vote stands 38 to 2 with swift passage amid reform push. In Seattle an official inquiry into a wreck proceeds, with inspectors to lead the investigation under federal oversight.
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Ohio
Columbus
House
Hina
Seattle
Waeh
Lehners and Whitney
United States
Roberts Seeks Pretoria Advance After Bloemfontein Victory
London reports Lord Roberts has stabilized civil order in Bloemfontein and hints at a rapid push toward Pretoria. British forces consolidate along the Orange River front as Brabant’s column crosses toward the Free State. Powerful sails to England as Jamestown troops entrench facing Boer positions.
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Oringe River
Aliwal
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Bloem-fontvlnan
Borrs
Joubert
Wirther News
Hose Cane Town
England
Jamestown
Cape Colony
Abwal
Hrabane
Oliver
Free State
Orange River
Cable From Seattle To Be Established To Alaskan Coast
Seattle dispatch reports Gen Geo M Rendall arrives and temporary headquarters set up. Five companies to be sent north with three already there forming command. He outlines policy to aid development and harmony with citizens as telegraph links progress from St Michael to Valdez and then Seattle. Then sports and newspaper notes mix with cyclists and politicians in Havena and New Orleans.
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Geo. M. Rendall
Ataf
Intepeiew
Randall
Alaska
St Michael
Valdes
Engle City
Mints to Expand Subsidiary Coinage Under New Act
Washington dispatch reports the act signed March 14 to boost the stock of subsidiary silver coinage by about 20 million dollars. The measure allows limited silver production, aims to ease currency strain, and signals a path toward greater mint activity for several years.
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the Times
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United States
Tme
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Diet
South America
Treasury
Lutilon
Mney
New York Ball Team Struggles To Secure Bowerman
New York manager Ewing remains perplexed over Bowerman’s release status and Mercer’s whereabouts as the club seeks to strengthen its lineup. Players from other teams away south for training while New York weighs options including O'Brien and hopes for timely contact with Bowerman, Mercer, and Syrus.
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New York
Pittsburg
Bowerman
Washington
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Tim
New York Gratis
Brooklyn
Plere
Wold
Freedmay
Nick Young
Tait
Eanl
Rogers
Searor
Gettig
Sige
Harvey
Dowd
Frank Fabson
Sammot
Robison
Under the Red Robe Returns to Crawford with Reed de Berault and de Coche fort
The Crawford stage presented Stanley Weyman’s romance with new leads Gil de Berault played by Pan Case and Renee de Cochefort by Amelia Gardner. Gardner showed refined emotional range in a strong display while Cageneuve differed from Morris, delivering a capable though less forceful rendition. The production featured a notable duel scene and reused stage equipment, drawing a smaller but more enthused audience than last year.
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Crawford Theater
Gil de Berault
Renee de Cochefort
Pan Case
Mr. Cageneuve
Miss Gardner
Stanley Weyman
Renee
Mr. Cagenuve
Gil de Herault
Morris
Frunce
Edward B Titon
Mary Asquith
Mme. de Cochefuret
Henry West
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Hughes Carpet Shop Promises Fast Service and Low Prices
KE W Hughes advertises carpets rugs lace curtains and tapestry curtains with ready made and custom carpet laying. He offers short lead times cash or easy payments at 403 Kan Ave claiming first class quality and low prices.
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H. W. Hughes
Kan. Ave
Bernhardt's New Play L'Aigion Enchants Paris Notables
Paris reports a dress rehearsal of Rostand's L'Aigion at Sarah Bernhardt's theater drew Parisian notables. Bernhardt impressed as the young Napoleon widow and Guitry's third act ball scene were praised. The plot centers on a conspiracy to crown Napoleon's son, with a nonpolitical dramatic tone and high expected public appeal reflected in strong advance seat bookings.
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Guitry
Victor
Somperiauns Ag
Scyyatt Ie
Plas
Iy Ly
Steamer Louisville Lodged in Ice Near Detroit
The Louisville of Graham & Morton, due from Chicago, is trapped in ice about five miles offshore southwest of the harbor. Signals warn for a tug, the Andy, which vanished in the snow storm while attempting rescue.
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Journal
St. Joseph
Baya
Louisville
Graham & Morton Company
Chicago
Andy
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