Boer Victory of Good Proportion at Orange River
London dispatch reports General Lord Methuen and four guns captured by Boer General Delarey before dawn March 7 between Olinberg and Wichery in the Orange River Colony. Methuen wounded, 1 British officer killed, 30 others killed, 72 wounded, 200 missing. baggage seized.
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Stampede of mules precedes clash at front line
Major Paris gathered forty men to form a forward defense as mule wagons surged past ox wagons. Despite a gallant stand, the enemy overwhelmed the position. Methuen was wounded in the thigh and Paris surrendered at ten in the morning. Methuen remains in the Boer camp.
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Supreme Court Rules Illinois Trust Law Unconstitutional
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Illinois Trust Statute unconstitutional citing the exemption of agricultural products and livestock from the law. The decision in Connelly et al. v Union Sewer Pipe Co was delivered by Justice Harlan.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Thomas Connelly
Union Sewer Pipe Company
Ohio
Justice Harlan
Secretary of Navy resigns amid cabinet reshuffle
The Navy Secretary submitted his resignation in a cheerful letter, a third cabinet change during Roosevelt's term. Congressman William Henry Moody of Massachusetts was chosen as successor, with the resignation effective May 1.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Acretary Lenz
William Henry Moody
Massachusetts
Long
Navy Department
Braddock Man Says He Mailed Dollar as Proof
Braddock Pennsylvania March 10 W Geissinger a traveling shoe salesman of Island City New York claimed he could mail money openly and prove it He mailed a silver dollar with a note address of his youngest daughter then sent a sheet of paper bearing the address in hopes it would pass as merchandise The post office accepted the parcel and an undated reply from his daughter arrived thanking him for the dollar which she promised to keep as a souvenir.
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Arle
John Fwers
Issinger
Lads swept seaward in an oarless boat at sea
Everitt and Earnest Pylander twins aged five and Stephen Pigeon seven fled home Saturday and rode a boat four miles out with no oars. A Cedar Island light house patrol craft beached on a sandbar as the children, terrified, sought help. They were cared for by keeper Charles Mulford until a search party arrived.
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Everitt
Earnest Pylander
Stephen Pigeon
Cedar Island
Charles Mulford
Papago men and Mexican given six days for disorderly conduct
Two Papago Indians were arrested last night for being drunk and disorderly and given six days each by Judge Hawke this morning. A Mexican named Marcario Igular received the same sentence for the same offense. This may prove a liquor selling case for the United States marshal's office.
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Marcario Igular
United States Marshal’s Office
Prince Henry of Prussia tours Philadelphia amid ovations
Prince Henry of Prussia ended his American tour with a five hour visit to Philadelphia. Crowds packed Broad Street Station for the private car arrival and city officials including Mayor Ashbridge welcomed him at city hall before a Cramp yard inspection.
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Prince Henry of
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Prince Henry
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Ashbridge
Reforming Burglar Surrenders Tools to Police
Omaha, Neb March 10 Reform ed criminal John R Schutz writes to the Chief of Police offering a life change and submits his kit of burglar tools as proof They describe a long crime career with a recent five year penitentiary term and say the kit aided many crimes while he claims to seek honest life. The Chief notes the tools as the most complete seen. For wedding and household jewelry 83 West Congress E G Cape Jeweler.
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Omaha Neb
John R. Schutz
Schultz
Nebraska
Doctor Schell Promises Eye Cure Trial
A physician offers a trial to prove that Dr. H. A. Schell can cure weak eyes and headaches with no charge unless the patient is fully satisfied. Call to arrange.
Woman Poses as Man on Ice Floe Escape
A woman living on a Saginaw Bay ice floe with 35 men and a team of horses reached Big Creek in Tuscola county after wintering on the ice. She wore male attire, was discovered to be female during the shore landing, and had joined for excitement and money from fishing. Her Sebewaing home is identified.
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Sebewaing
Toughed Gashier But Didn’t Hold It
Stamford police arrest Louis Vaneskeiski in a Stamford National Bank flim flam. He tried to get change for a $500 gold certificate, obtaining $300 in tens and $200 in fives before asking for all in ones. Cashier recovered $210. $400 was found on the man as he was stopped for boarding a New York bound train. No trace of the $500 certificate remained.
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Louis Vaneskeiski
East 12Th Street
New York
Stamford National Bank
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Strike of Boston Freight Handlers Begins
Boston March 10 strike of freight handlers in the city affecting up to 10 000 workers began early today. The Team Drivers Union No 25 with about 6 000 men led off followed by other unions. The walkout followed the refusal of some Freight Handlers to service merchandise carted by non union teamsters.
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Boston
Mass
Team Drivers Union
Cuban Tariff Split Risks Resignation Threat in House
Representative Grosvenor from Michigan warned he may resign from the Ways and Means Committee if the House GOP rejects Cuban tariff reduction. The dispute centers on 20 percent cuts for Cuban products amid pressure from tawny and beet sugar advocates. Republicans face a rocky path as they debate concessions and leadership splits deepen.
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House
Ways and Means
Grosvenor
Michigan
Cuba
Republican Conference
Ways and Means Committee
Tawney
Aged Gospel Saved From Death in Flood Rescue
In Middletown New York on March 10 Miss Sarah Garrett seventeen daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Garrett of Minisink saved her aging grandparents Mr and Mrs Nicholas Garrett from rising floodwaters. She ferried the feeble couple to a bank then returned to save valuables before the house was swept away an hour later.
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Sarah Garrett
Martin Garrett
Minisink
Nicholas Garrett
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Metal and Money Market Update
New York markets report Mexican dollars at 43 and a fraction, silver at 54 8.
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Metal and Money Market
JANSEN'S JAG Started to Quench a Ten Years Thirst
New York March 10 Anton Jansen a blacksmith of 76 West 101st street vowed to abstain for ten years. He celebrated early by drawing $800 and $125 from savings then returned home smashing furniture and threatening a stove before police arrived. He was taken to the station with $800 intact and $52 missing from the other funds.
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New York
Anton Jansen
West 101St Street
Mrs. Bettinger
Jansen
H Alf
Washington
Delaware
Pacific
Lincoln
President urges quick action on Northern Securities suit
Attorney General Knox and President Roosevelt discussed the merger case. The President said no more probes will be fired and urged immediate action to end market uncertainty. Observers fear a panic if large trusts are attacked.
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Washington
Northern Securities Company
Knox
Wall Street
Rosevelt
New York
Clark Boom Hits Washington
Friends of Senator William A. Clark of Montana, known as the copper king, think he has a chance at the Democratic presidential nomination in 1904. His name is also floated for chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee as a move to raise his national profile. Representative Griggs of Georgia is also mentioned as a likely chairman.
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Washington
Wiliam A. Clark
Montana
Copper King
Senator Clark
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Griggs
Georgia
Law Factory Grind and Floor in House Scene
Fragmented OCR notes describe a brief House floor moment in Washington with mentions of Odell of New York and a March date. The readable bits imply a legal or legislative session activity but lack clear actions, outcomes, or full names. Further context is needed for a precise summary.
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Marth
Odell
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