British Plan to Occupy Transvaal Lands for Settlers
London reports outline a British occupation plan for South Africa offering 240 acres to retired, overseas volunteers and colonials who settle for ten years. Officials from Rhodesia and the British South Africa Company back the move while badging inducements to avoid inaction.
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South Africa
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Rhodesia
Africa Company
Bata
Char
South Africa Company
Ttis Panleren
War Office
Ehvantage
Transfora i
Ozar's Reply to Kruger Seeks Caution Against Britain
Berlin March 20 The St Peters burg correspondent reports an official communication by the foreign minister containing Russia's answer to President Kruger's intervention request. Drawn up with Germany's consent and approved by the czar the note targets England with a cautious, general tone and aims to influence the mood.
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Beltnin
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Anserger
Russia
Kruger
Germany
England
Relics of Revolution Found Off Savannah Wharf Site
While excavating Hutchnson's island near Savannah for Georgia and Alabama wharves, workers uncovered the hull of a British warship likely sunk in the Revolutionary War. About 5,000 cords of wreckage were removed and burned. Nearby unearthed items include two gold rings and a coin the size of five dollars. An old cannon and gun were also recovered along with the hull and several cannon jags.
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Savinnahy Bavarnan
Hutchnson
Stucke y Gets Ten Years in Spartanburg Case
The state convict Stuckey, also spelled Stuckey, receives a ten year sentence after the Supreme Court refuses a new trial. The case against John EK. Stuckey from Spartanburg stems from a trial held nearly a year ago. A notable, prominent figure drew jury attention during proceedings.
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Columpia
John EK
Stuckey
Guan
Spartanburg
Pontity
John Sevier
Captain Pinckury Sanitarian Work Backed by Senator Tillman
Washington March 20 Senator Tillman is pressing for favorable action on the Onastle Pincknay sanitarium. the measure sits before the mill committee as he hopes for approval from the secretary of work and surgeon general. The congressman is pushing hard in the house for success.
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Washington
Tillman
Onastle Pincknay Sanitarium
Mill Committee
Savannah and Macon weather report on March frost risk
Reports from farmers and weather officials indicate the latest cold snap was not severe enough to hurt budding fruit trees. frost warnings remain tonight. In Savannah, truck farms report damage from the cold with temperatures in the southern county area reaching levels that harmed vegetation.
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South Georgia
Nat Hurt
Macon
Bavannay
Savannah
Receiver for paper mill placed under Santa Fe? No, see summary
Marietta paper mills, a major southern producer not controlled by a trust, fails to pay $2,000 interest due last June and is put in temporary receivership by Judge W T Newman. Payne & Tye, trustee for $70,000 of bonds, filed the bill. the receiver may borrow $10,000 to meet floating debts while claims are addressed. Monastrio M Sessions of Marietta named as temporary manager. Unsecured debts expected to be paid with creditors not to lose in litigation.
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Lta
Atlanta
Marietta Paper Mills
South
W. T. Newman
United States Court
Payne & Tye
Robinson
Jude Newman
Monastrio M. Sessions
Marietta
Dewey visit to Savannah planned as a military occasion
Savannah prepares for Admiral Dewey's visit on Tuesday and Wednesday with strong military pomp. Visiting companies arrive Wednesday morning, including Charleston troops. They will be quartered at the Hatill avenue army hospital. Parades are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon with Rear Admiral George W. Sumner and General Nelson A. Miles among guests.
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Savanna
Savannah
Admiral Dewey
Charleston
Army Hospital
Hatill Avenue
Lynch ing at Marietta Bailey shot after jail removal
John Bailey, jailed last week on an assault charge in Marietta, Ga., was taken from custody Saturday night and shot. The mob wounded him with multiple bullets along the spine and body, left him believing dead, then fled. he later died of his wounds after discovery by a sheriff and medical aid.
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John Bailey
Marietta
Bailey
Ghorlif
Attempted Assault Near Miss Snellgrove in Georgia
News briefs report an attempted assault near Mr. Snellgrove’s home 14 miles from town. Miss Snellgrove, 15 or 16, resisted and screamed, wounding the assailant who fled. John Belding Bailey has been arrested after identification by Miss Snellgrove.
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Miss. Snellgrove
Mencols
Miss Snell Frovels
Mng
John Belding Bailey
Misa Snellgrove
Anilant
Awaiting News From Mafeking in Early March War Dispatch
London March 9 For all the telegrams reaching Britain yesterday and today Great Britain seems warlike. News says Lord Kitchener entered Priesks Cape Colony without opposition. Generals Roberts and Butler remain inactive awaiting theater developments. Johannesburg fate draws keen interest as debate over German intervention grows via discussions between Hay and the German ambassador.
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Horg
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Cape Colony
Roberts
Butlér
Johannesburg
Hay
Washington
von Holleben
Slone
Pall Mall Gazotte
Loyds
Washingington
Protoris
Germany
Lord Roberts
Pratoria
Downing Atreat
Will conquer or die amid Transvaal talks
Pretoria March 20 A correspondent reports President Kruger shows strain but vows Boer resolve to conquer or die after being forced into war by England and Cecil Rhodes. The Transvaal seeks absolute independence with peaceful coexistance, no new territories, and minority protests from other nations. London March 26 Proclamation rumor over Boers threats to destroy Johannesburg sparks Commons debate as officials consider responses.
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Kruger
England
Cecil Rhodes
Hogland
Transvaal
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House of Commons
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George Wyndham
Joseph Chamberlain
Johannesburg
Topeka Capital Seeks Policy Change Under Sheldon Plan
March 17 report on The Capital to remain Republican but shift style under Rev Charles Sheldon influence. Owner HF Poponoe says changes will be decided at Monday meeting with reader input guiding future conduct while Sheldon will be loosely involved and not in management.
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Sheldon
Stewart Sheldon
Porto Rican Tariff Debated by Senators from Parties
New York March 16 The Herald prints interviews with senators and representatives on the Porto Rico bill. Senator Spooner of Wisconsin says actions now will not affect November outcomes. Clayton of Alabama contends sugar trusts influence the Republicans and may hurt them. Clay of Georgia notes most Americans favor incorporating Porto Rico and free trade, predicting actions will aid Democrats at the polls.
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the Herald
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United States
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Island
Unable to Agree on Arbitration in Machinists Strike Plan
Oxntoaco March 19. An executive meeting of the International Association of Machinists and the National Metal Trades association will discuss differences with little prospect of an accord. Machinists insist arbitration cannot rely on Chicago strikers returning to work until their disputes are settled, risking a nationwide strike.
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Council of International Association of Machinists
National Metal Trades Association
Chicago Atrikora
Census Georgia visitors seek property for railroad expansion
In March at Census GA Mesmrs J M Eagen and Hoomer of the Central Railroad of Georgia visited the city to secure property plans for enlarging the car shed adding tracks waiting rooms ticket and baggage offices and a first class restaurant to be built near the depot. An epidemic of smallpox continues in Yemass Beaufort county prompting ongoing precautionary measures.
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J. M Eagen
Hoomer
Central Railroad of Georgia
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Arpeans Nation
Firstolays
Sae Fitive Colombas ‘Fratelnas
Yemas
Beaufort County
Peporie
Slamaiay
Democratic Primary Set for Georgia With One Ballot
Atlanta March 17 A meeting of the Democratic executive committee announces a single Georgia primary and one state convention this year. The state primary will be May 15 and the convention June 4, with white voters voting for state officers in May and delegates chosen from supporters of the leading candidates. The committee invites Populists to join the primary, pledging support for Democratic nominees.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Georgia
Sollicitor General
United States Soniator
Democratic Party
Hiram Sharpe Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
In Decatur Ga on March 1 9 Hiram Sharpe was found guilty of first degree murder for the December shooting of his wife and her mother at the Sharpe home six miles from Lithonia in DeKalb county. He confessed to hanging and faced a scheduled execution on April 9 after a full trial that spanned one day and concluded with a late night verdict.
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Yo Hing
Decatur
Hiram Sharpe
Bia Defenan Jess
Sharpe
Mary Sharpe
Lithonia
Arabian District
Cold Wave Kills Fruit In North Georgia and Tennessee
A severe cold wave swept through the mountains of Tennessee and North Georgia, driving temperatures down to 24 degrees and freezing orchards and vineyards. Growers report hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses after a promising season was wiped out by the frost, with many fruits and crops destroyed across the region.
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North Georgia
Ouattanooga
Tennessee
The
Observer
Bruit
Carolina's development and mill charters in South Carolina
In CoromBrs Ohio on March 40 the secretary of state issued a commission for Greer's Mill of Greers with capital of 45,000 dollars and right to grow to 150,000. Beaumont Mill of Spartanburg increased capital from 70,000 to 100,000. A commission was issued to Guaranteco Building and Loan Association of Anderson with capital 100,000. Fidelity Building and Loan Association of Anderson granted a charter capitalized at 25,000 with George W. Evans as president.
Spring Rowing Meet At Montgomery Park In Nashville
March 20 signals the start of a seven day spring season under a new association. Secretary Ross has worked to establish racing at Montgomery Park and Cumberland Park clubs, reviving a program once run by the West Side Park and Horas association years ago.
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Cumberland
Park Club of
Nashville
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