Rout the Boers Forces Rupture Boer Retreat in Turning Movement
London reports from Lord Roberts detail a March 7 rout at Popkar Grove. Cavalry and horse artillery led a wide turning maneuver against a strong Boer position, causing a full retreat. About 50 British casualties include Lt Kenwick killed and Lt Bailey wounded. Lt De Crespigny severely hurt. Generals Dewet and Delarey commanded the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Popkar Grove
Kenwick
Bailey
Twelfth Lancers
de Crespigny
Second Life Guards
Dewet
Delarey
Roberts Commands 45,000 as Boer Lines Break
From Lexpos, Lord Roberts reports Osfontien and Popkar Grove advances driven Boer trenches back. He deployed about 380,000 infantry with 10,000 horse and artillery to outflank the Boer left. casualties include fifty British dead. Observers give Boer numbers from 4,000 to 10,000. Roberts’ force remains overwhelmingly superior with at least 45,000 available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Daily Newsman
Lord Roberts
Guards
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Mafeking
Cape Colony
Cape Dutch Seek Settlement Linking Independence to Peace
A movement in Cape Town argues for a South African settlement that preserves republic independence. Dutch loyalists demand a hearing, while British and loyal Dutch oppose any deal short of annexation. A Dutch delegation plans to visit England to pursue peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
England
General White Says Ladysmith Could Not Be Held Much Longer
London March 8 Wineton Church ill telegraphs an interview with Sir George White commander at Ladysmith. White says the garrison might have held out until April 3 but at the cost of starvation for natives and the sick, forcing destruction of stores and ammunition and all that remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buller
London
Wineton Churchill
Sir George White
Ladysmith
Resisted Enller Plea Over Relief Actions
A historical figure asserted he had urged General Enller to delay relief operations to spare lives. He claimed he was not responsible for the high casualties and repeatedly begged for a more cautious approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enller
President Steyn predicts front in Transvaal will dwarf Free State efforts
A. G. Hailes, Daily News correspondent, says in a Sterkstroom report that President Steyn believes burghers will fight to the last man and that Pretoria capitulation will be preceded by astonishing events. He also appointed a deputy president to stay at Bloemfontein during his Pretoria trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. G. Hailes
The
Daily News
Bloemfontein
Sterkstroom
Steyn
Free State
Transvaal
Pretoria
Europe
Cronje and Boer Prisoners Sent to St Helena
London reports the military authorities will move General Cronje and other Boer prisoners to St Helena immediately and keep them there until the war ends. Lord Roberts names Lord Bathurst to command the escort, with St Helena linked by cable to Cape Town and London. The cabinet reportedly has no plan to exchange prisoners at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cronje
St. Helena
Lord Roberts
Lord Bathurst
Cape Town
Iti
British Troops Cross Into Transvaal From Zululand
A Durban dispatch reports a flying column of British troops from Zululand has entered the Transvaal. The force of mounted infantry Natal scouts and artillery under Major Prendergast has skirmished with Boer parties since Feb 28 and now occupies Catassa Hill nine miles inside the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Durban
Natal
Transvaal
Prendergast
Catassa Hill
Antis agitation in England sparks pro brew sentiment
A Morning Post correspondent reports Osfontein on March 6 that peace party agitation and hopes of defeating the Conservative government neutralize the British victory by emboldening the Brews to persist in the struggle. In Natal Guiexgoz on March 3 President Kroger returned to Pretoria boosting Burghers with renewed resolve for independence and a successful war outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Morning Post
Osfontein
Peace Party
England
K Kroger
Pretoria
Guiexgoz
Natal
Kroger
Serious Floods in Northern Ohio Prompt Downtown Flooding
Telegrams from Northern Ohio report heavy floods with Fremont affected as the Sandusky river overflows. Lower town submerged, cellars flooded, and many factories forced to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Fremont
Sandusky
Smallpox Closes Anoka Postoffice After Outbreak
Several cases of genuine smallpox near Anoka Minnesota force closure of the Coon Creek postoffice as health officials confirm three workers infected and treating cases as chickenpox earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anoka
Minn
Coon Creek
Japan to Bay Railroads
Japanese diet committee reports favor on bill to purchase nine railways by Lands. The roads would cost 20000,000 yen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Bay
Vancouver
B. C
TWO SETS CHOSEN Fraud in the Selection of Presiding Officer Alleged as Cause of Dispute
In Waco Texas on March 8 the Texas Republican convention opened day two with a claimed split. Henry Ferguson alleged fraud in the vote for temporary chairman citing a 449½ to 420 tally and asked for a new election. Ferguson’s faction adjourned the body and named four delegates at large to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Texas
McDonald
Henry Ferguson
Green
Ferguson
Fed
R. B. Hewley
Galveston
H. R. Greek
Terrell
Houston
George B. Jackson
Langelo
McKinley
E. H. R. Green
B. B. Hawley
William McDonald
M. M. Rodgers
Philadelphia
Adoption of a Platform at Socialistic convention in Indiana
The Indiana Socialistic convention adopted a platform calling for constitutional revision to empower all people, public ownership of railroads utilities and mines, shorter work hours, public works for unemployment, free inventions with public remuneration, national labor laws, social insurance, and equal rights for women. The text also mentions abolition of discriminatory laws and the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Public opinion split on Puerto Rico tariff stance across papers
A compilation of editorials from the Utica Herald to the Baltimore American debates Puerto Rico tariffs. The selections urge free trade with Puerto Rico as part of the United States while opposing punitive duties and stressing humanitarian and constitutional considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica Herald
United States
Puerto Rico
Omaha Bee
Hawaii
Buffalo News
Abolition of War and International Arbitration Referenced
The passage discusses abolishing war for the United States and replacing it with international arbitration, as part of a broader referendum on voters rights and representation. It notes the aim to call representatives by the people and to shift conflict resolution to peaceful means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Convention Names Delegates to Philadelphia
The Republican state convention in Atlanta chose as delegates at-large Walter H. Johnson United States marshal H A Racker collector of internal revenues and H L Johnson a lawyer all of Atlanta and Judson W Lyons register of the treasury. The delegates are negroes with the exception of Walter H. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Walter H. Johnson
H. A. Racker
H. L. Johnson
Judson W Lyons
Register of the Treasury
Empress Dowager Seeks Russian Help Over Chinese Coup
Victoria B C report via Empress of India telegram says the empress dowager plans to seek Russian aid as rebellion spreads in China and the throne’s young successor is named. Kang Yu Wai claims a 40 000 man army for the reform movement amid protests from Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Victoria
B. C
India
China
Kwang Su
Tuan
Bwatow
Reform Party
Kang Yu Wai
Singapore
China Gazette
Pekin
German Chamber Rejects Reichstag Meat Import Rules
Berlin chamber of commerce in committee unan imously rejects Reichstag recommendations on importing American meats. They say the measures exceed sanitary needs, make meat scarce for the public, and harm German trade and shipping. Privy Commercial Councilor Frenzed met with the chancellor to discuss the meat issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlin
Reichstag
German Chamber of Commerce
Herr Achelis
Frenzed
German Change. of Commerce
Mexican Troops Clash Again With Mayas in Oaxaca
In Oaxaca on March 8, 800 Mayas fought 1,000 government troops led by Colonel Ferdinand Gonzales. The Mayas were entrenched near Guada and driven from their position by heavy fire. Thirty seven Indians died and many were wounded, while three soldiers were killed. Over 300 rifles were abandoned by retreating fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaxaca
Mex
Ferdinand Gonzales
Diaz
Guada
Boers Offer Surrender on Impossible Terms
A dispatch from Osfontein reports a Boer commando of 3000 men offering to surrender but insisting on terms deemed impossible. The note is dated Tuesday and carried by The Times.
Miners threaten strike in Meassilon district over demands
Meassilon district miners threaten to strike unless their demands are met. The report notes the labor action as a unresolved dispute with the miners pressing for concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meassilon
Bowman Shaw
Shaw
Iowa
Morrisonville
Schoneman Bros
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco
Manila
Delaware
National Land Company of Dakota
Wheeler Visits Guam and Guam Satisfying to Americans
General Joseph Wheeler and his party, after quarantine, landed in San Francisco and praised Guam as a beautiful island. He described touring the island, meeting hospitable residents, and noted the Philippines war winding down with guerrilla activity fading. He said he resigns from the army and will seek a seat in Congress in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Syracuse Post-Standard
Congressmon McCall
Littlefield
Puerto Rico
Indianapolis Journal
Buffalo Commercial
Republican Party
Chicago Tires-Herald
McKinley
Washington
Pres'dent
Congress
Baltimore American
Tont
Gen
Davis
San Francisco
Joseph Wheeler
Philippines
Warren
Associated Press
Wheeler Eaid
Philopines
Paikerrat
Guam
Wheeler Sid
Wheeler
Filipino Dancers Entertain New York Smart Set
New York society guests enjoyed a performance by a Filipino troupe featuring the bride dance portrayed by Senorita Felipe. The program included a native fandango, with performers in varied attire, and four musicians supplying instrumental accompaniment. The piece concludes with a remark on benevolent assimilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuc
New York
Philippine Islands
Senotita Felipe
Nea
Tive
Prussia's Prince Buys Land in Rhine District at 16000 Per Acre
Royal news notes Prince Albrecht of Prussia as Brunswick regent purchasing extensive land in the Markobrunnen Rhine wine area at 16 000 dollars an acre. Queen Victoria appoints the Duke of Fife as lord lieutenant of London County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albrecht
Prussia
Brunswick
Markobrunnen” Rhine
Victoria
Prince of Wales
Duke of Fife
K. G
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winona
John Foster & Cos
John Foster & Co
Mckay
Eddy & Webster
Goodyear West
Lot No. Il
Goodyear West Enamel
Johnston & Murphy
Regu
Gordon Hat
Triumph
C.R. Third and Center Streets
O. T. Caswell Oil CO
Winona, Minn
Eagle
Tartar
All Grocers
Ji.w. Lauer
Winona Minn
G. Fruetel
Second St
Mahike Brothers
Weat
Fifth Street
West Fourth Street
Roberts
Starce More As
of Communication
Scribers
Twin Cities
St Paul
Frees State
Britisaxin
Zululand
Oho
Social Democrats
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Alaska
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia Telegraph
Detroit Tribune
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Rochester Post-Express
Cincinnati Times-Star
Guardian
Georgia
Russia
Berlin Chamber of Commerce
Building Trades Council
Building Contractors’ Council
Industrial Commission
Jackson, Miss
Hinds County Board of Supervisors
Jonesville
Ireland
Queen Victoria
Viceregal Lodge
Dublin
Earl Cadogan
Alfred Picard
Paris
California
Burlington
C. W. Rand
Riverside
Cal
Mr. Rand
Mississippi Valley
Galm
General Wheeler
Pacific
Senorit
Velipe
the Royal Box
Hyome
R T Booth Co
R. T. Booth CO
Ithaca
Just
Goodyear Welt
S&s
Wruck & Behling
Winona Railway and Light Company
Johnson Street
I. C. Slade
Choate Bik
Calis Winona Co
Northwetern Co
J.F. Lang
Draler
Cor Lafaette Aia
S. Stebbins & CO
Huensch
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!