Botha Chosen Mere of Spion Kop To Lead Boer Army
A dramatic dispatch from Bloemfontein dated March 31 reports General Louis Botha chosen to command the Boer forces. Heavy losses cited as Lord Roberts presses advance toward Bloemfontein, with British plans to raise siege lines and shift troops to counter the Boer concentration near the Modder and Orange rivers. The piece notes Kruger's stance, British air raids, and evolving positions as troops maneuver toward Kimberley and Pretoria.
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Ornerat
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Mater
Meeryr
Mikaree
Hace Weim
Tadson
Trinevaal Hoork
Frey
Foin Kroger
Rote
Ubetk Houilen
Bboem
Munteln
Bektine
Jacent
Uleemfuntein
Tirtvinig
Cattien
Fuecliur
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Hubei
Prokreas
SiUoua
Meghann
Kimberley
Land Roberts
Hay Methuen
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Tukerts
Veilet
Kimbertoy
Roberts
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Kebermiry LE
Levan Misemaforstein
Umivere
Cape Colony
Pieter
Crone
London
Karce
Seth
Henndtost
Brewton
Eird Riberts
Cory
Lord Roberts
Baden-Dowell
Ayer Bee
Eaekison
Wrrktie Weil
Copeka State Journal Broad Ranging City News
A compact survey of local updates and features including weather hints for the next hours, public notices, sports items, obituaries, and society notes. Highlights include Fairbanks speeches, a Porto Rican speech, a cabinet letter, and a portrait of Admiral Dewey. Includes classified ads and town stories plus fashion notes and social news.
Prosecutions Noticed or Dismissed Not Proven in District Trials
A Topeka State Journal report analyzes county attorney records from 1897 to 1900 showing most criminal cases were dismissed or continued rather than prosecuted, with 55 convictions from 364 cases and many dismissals. It argues the office under Jetmore favored nonprosecution and urges voters to choose a more active prosecutor in the upcoming primary.
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Galen Ntoholt
Topeka
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State Journal
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Ietmore
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Milton Hf. Martin
Charlie Wilson
Wiam Lyite
Art Wellman
Arl Hoyelip
Carl
Sylvia Anderson
Sam A. Campbell
John Doe
Pink Pursley
Mary Pursley
Andy Depres
Null
John McMahon
Lou Schrader
L.A. Maher
Halton
Archie Stalkcy
Acqui BA Etertomny Moult
M ‘Torman
George Turner
Acquittea
George Dupree
Leu Smith
Grant Rains
Chard Paritkner
Pink Pursiey
Guz Kuehier
Beee
Adam Doe
Otkeek
Wiliam Leitz
S. Morton
Gare Worth
Rankin
Wolitted
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Tayved
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Thomas Tedjoka
Oucgr
Roder
Polis
Jerome Coulter
BF. Goodman
W. OH. Harnest
HH. Smith
Will Davis
George Hoover
Walter Jenness
R Bo Romaine
Wm. Mosier
Anthony Hamilton
F. Baney
Mra Bilieham
Len Henderson
Trath
Martin
Pink Peaskey
Pia Peaskey
Bond
Siollaieis
Nottiea
Soran
Ruington
Fo Murven
Ee Camp Jones
Mayar Barreney
Rofco
Sary Als
Bates
Pare Palmer
Chris Belwarts
Ee Croft
Pias Oldma John
Steviares
Will Stucphy
Tie
Scott
Nick Cilies
Lou Townsend
Sam_Campbell
Miller
Sinn Live
Richantee
Oxcar Graves
Richard Rev
Nick Chiles
H. Waver
J. R. Lytle
Desse Lytle
Mike Thompson
Chewney
Lera
Te R. Cruiins
Carr
Bend del de Long
Campbell
Wil Farenst
Mike Thoampann
Richard Ree
Frank Lang
Ave Ma I.socusas
Ultty
Witten Bagsber
Lee Henderson
Sultty
Furry Croft
Siscalaeed Albert, Johnson
J. Etzel
Amendments Down One By One In Porto Rico Debate
Senate sessions open with Foster directing navy surveys of newly acquired islands. Senator Fairbanks argues for a territorial government for Porto Rico, outlines revenue needs and a 15 percent tariff as a revenue measure, and critiques sugar and tobacco trust influences shaping the bill.
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Senate
Foster
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Bacon
Eaferday
Foraker
Porto
Mr. Allen
Neb
Porto Rico
Allen
Harmon Bartdolph
New York
Nea
McComas
Ar. Allen
Haiimeyer
Sugar Trust
Haverpwyer
Legislative Assembly of
Pettus
Ata
Fairbanks
Inil
Tere
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Porto Tico
Supreme Court
Kontention
Comerce
Peatly
Comporttes
Maireck
Toni
Lizard
Herstof
Davis
Su~gar Trust
Custom House
Porto Rica
Imstlar
Gen
Arka Sas
Jones
She Trusts
Wonki
Queen Victoria Trip to Ireland Prompts Royal Utensil Gift Parade
A long London led feature recalls Queen Victoria’s planned Ireland journey starting April 2 with arrival in Dublin on April 4. The article notes royal preparations, flags, markets in Dublin, and lists royal entourage details including the Earl of Denbigh. It mentions London newsboys and cabinet reshuffles tied to the war in South Africa, with references to the Albany cruiser and naval staff changes.
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Queen Victoria
Otek
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Deingun Dayralroad
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South Africa
Orange Free State
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Victoria
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Viceremal Lowe
Dublin
Tie Viet
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Denbig
Alde
Leutetarnt
Stacy
Kruger
Elprover
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Givini
England
Duke of Marlborogeh
Duke of
Rexchurch
Neweaatht
Craig
Clover
Colwell
Tested States
Carel Banger
Lemdon
War Department
Washington
Sanger
United States
Summer
Night at Mapetrop and Tirandfort Clash Sparks Refugee Crisis
General Boinne engaged the BHLUshot Materkop south of Tirandfort and held them at bay for six hours. Casualties remain uncertain as forces regroup along the Free State road. News from Kromstadt reports preparations for an assembly on April 2.
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Mapetrop
Kroonstadt
Ktuy
Jeneral Boinne Todar
Bhlushot Materkop, South of Tirandfort
Wight
Free State
Kromstadt Apel
Annexation delayed as judge awaits Santa Fe shop purchase
Judge Hazen will defer annexation ruling while awaiting developments on Santa Fe company’s proposed purchase of property for new shops. Hearing not expected for two to three weeks. City assessors contend with property boundaries as court decision looms.
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Hazen
Santa Fe
Prisoners Sent to Penitentiary Under Sheriff Williams
Sheng Hai Williams and deputies transported five prisoners to the penitentiary in Lansing this morning. Barty Hines and Mary Mirshatl each receive two years for highway robbery, having prior records. Henry Scott gets two years for w rind larceny. Satie McVirary two years for grand larceny and Able Hiatt, noted brass thief, two years for grand larceny.
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Sheng Hai Williams
Lansing
Barty Hines
Smary Mirshatl
Hoth
Hlenry Scott
Satie McVirary
Able Hiatt
Census Aims To Count Livestock By Age And Type
Washington undertakes a three feature census of live stock including age and classification by type. It seeks to enumerate vast stock numbers to aid stockmen and provide a basis for approximating productive capacity across seasons and regions.
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Washington
Mrs Linden Awarded Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
The Linden case involves attorney fees claimed by Overmyer Mulvane Gault for services to Mrs Mary Linden widow of Santa Fe fireman Nefis Linden killed in an explosion. The petition says the firm employed 35 attorneys to settle her claim with the railroad and that she agreed to pay half of the sum collected. The settlement with the road is described as the result of the firm’s work.
Resignation Accepted at Vienna Tr Reopen
Dr. Hans Richter, director of the tr reopen, has resigned. The high chamberlain has appointed Prof. clinersberger as his successor.
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Vienna
Chamberlain
Hans Richter
Cllinersberger
Chinese General Pans Surrenders to Kubla in Manila
Manila March 41 The Chinese general Pans, who had terrorised Panay province, has surrendered to General Kubla and is being brought to Manila. The surrender marks a turning point in the campaign, with Kubla advancing on the capital.
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Pans
Panay
Kubla
No Rain Forecast Amid Fair Warmer Weather
The Weather Department reports fair and warmer conditions with a small rain north of Kensie. Fair tonight and Sunday. northern areas warmer. Temperatures range to 44 at night and 27 in the morning with light west wind. A low barometer near Cincinnati coincides with light showers.
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