Boers Resist Heavily as British Attack Near Driefontein Kopjes
Broadwood's cavalry met stubborn Boer resistance at Driefonteinkopjes near Bloemfontein. General Kelly-Kenny's division aided in heavy fighting as five regiments and artillery battled Boers who were driven from the center but clung to other kopjes. Nightfall halted the pursuit. Australians and Scots Greys supported the advance as forces moved northward.
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Orange Free State
Broadwood
Bloemfontein
Driefonteinkopjes
Kelly-Kenny
New South Wales Mounted Infantry
British Find Harder Task Than Expected at Dreifontein
British forces pressed a 12 mile front against entrenched Boers near Abrahams Kraal and Petrusberg. Artillery duels opened the day, with General Broadwood probing for flank routes as General French and Porter supported. By evening the Boers had withdrawn, and prisoners were taken from President Krager's commando.
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Dreifontein
Tucker
Petrusberg
Kelly Kenny
Abrahams Kraal
Krager
Boers Driven From Positions After Bayonet Assault
Lord Roberts reports from Driefontein that British troops under General Kelly Kenny drove Boers from two strong positions at the point of the bayonet. The Welsh and Essex battalions led the assault while capturing about 90 prisoners. Among the dead are Captain Eustace, Captain Lomax and Mr. McKartie. a dozen officers are wounded.
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Eustace
Buffs
Lomax
Welsh Regiment
McKartie
Kitchener
British Close to Bloemfontein Twenty Five Miles
From Asvogel kop dated March 11 the Daily News reports the march continuing with no Boers in sight and British forces now only 25 miles from Bloemfontein. A Boer prisoner claims Mafeking has been raised.
Rebels in Northern Cape Tired of Fighting
News from Ladygrey Herchel and Aliwal North report rebels laying down arms in large numbers. Boers along the border are in serious straits as the rebels assert the Boers are worn down and seeking peace terms.
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Northern Cape Colony
Capt Town
Ladygrey, Herchel
Aliwal North
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Pure Blood and Health
A testimonial ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as cleansing the blood by dissolving impurities. It claims clear skin and strength after use, with a Brooklyn resident praising improved health. The copy also recommends Hood's Pills as a non irritant liver remedy to take with the syrup.
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Grand Street
Brooklyn
N.Y
Hood
Rebels in Ladygrey Battle and Surrender Talks
Reports say a large clash occurred in Ladygrey with many rebels killed. Others retreat to bread and water and 60 called coffee as discipline tightens while thousands consider surrender to General Brabant and the British rule restoring authority.
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Free State
Ladygrey
Brabant
Boers Accused of War Flag Abuses Warned by Lord Roberts
from Loudon March 12 the war office cites a telegram dated March 11 from Lord Roberts at Driefontein. He reports a repeated abuse of the white flag and surrender signals by Boer forces. He warns that further such acts may force his troops to ignore the white flag. Several staff officers witnessed the incident near Driefontein farm, resulting in wounds to several of his officers and men.
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Driefontein Farm
British Retired After Frontal Assault on Boers at Pomeroy
A Natal Mercury dispatch from Greytown reports Bethune's mounted infantry Umweti rifles and Natal police attacked Boer positions at Pomeroy on March 8. Fire intensified next day with Boers using pom poms and two large guns. Bethune withdrew south of Tugela after one wounded. Boer losses described as considerable.
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Durfax
Natal Mercury
Greytown
Bethune
Umweti Mounted Rifles
Natal Police
Tugela
British Casualties to Date and Landslide At Sanpon
The British report casualties to date: killed 2,418 wounded 8,747 died of disease 1,290 missing 8,483 total 15,677. A landslide at Sanpon destroyed six houses at noon. William McLeod is missing and may be under ruins. Mrs. Mary Nash Mrs. W. Fogg and Mr Livatt seriously injured.
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Loxpoy
Thirty Were Drowned As Steamer Cuvier Sunk
The British steamer Cuvier was rammed in the Straits of Dover on March 9 by an unknown steamer. Thirty crewmen were below deck when the collision occurred and could not reach the boats as the vessel sank in under five minutes. Survivors landed at Calais report a large hole and the other vessel fled.
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Straits of Dover
Lexpos
Calais
France
Demand for Dower Rights in Mrs. Kelly Estate
Patrick H. Kelly of St Paul files in probate to claim dower rights in his wife’s estate. Mrs Kelly died Jan 29 1899. will probated. debts paid. estate valued about 45000. property left to her father Michael Morley of Montreal and to daughters. Kelly not mentioned in will. Also Minnesota Stock Breed Federation offers 1000 in cash prizes for fat cattle hogs and sheep with state and fair sponsorship.
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St. Paul
Patrick H. Kelly
Pavut
Minnesota Stock Breedfrom Association
Minnesota
State Fair Association
Battle over Kentucky capitol as militia and guards clash
In Frankfort on March 12 Democrats and Republicans faced acute division with nearly 200 state militia surrounding the Capitol and 60 special officers plus a newly formed militia ready to guard Governor Beckham. Rumors of an attempt to seize Beckham spurred protective measures as two days of legislative session remained, while Goebel assassination suspects Powers and Davis fled Lexington guarded by troops.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Capitol
Beckham
Statehouse
Lexington
William Goebel
Powers
Davis
State Executive
Taylor
Chesapeake and Ohio
Beckham Loyalists Organize City Guard in Kentucky
In Frankfort on March 12 Governor Beckham followers formed a state guard with city volunteers and a new company armed by local citizens. Citizens at the Capital hotel faced potential arrests as Governor Taylor’s forces reinforced guards. Jail officials Whittaker and Coulton were moved to Louisville for trial in April.
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Beckham
Ben Marshall
Taylor
Marshall
Capital Hotel
Statehouse
Barbourville Company
Harland Whittaker
W. H. Coulton
Goebel
Shelbyville
Louisville
Circuit Court
Secretary of State Powers and Captain Davis Arrested
Franxfort Kentucky report says Secretary of State Caleb Powers and Captain John W. Davis are under arrest. Lieutenant Pes as connected suspect. The incident marks a dramatic political and military-related legal action reported from Kentucky on March 12.
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Captain Davis
Franxfort
Secretary of State
Caleb Powers
John W. Davis
Trentenant Pes
Enlarge Facilities For Trade At German Controlled Port
A Chinese port under German control expands to attract shipping. A private company forms a towboat and lightering fleet, plans large warehouses beside the Tsing Tau bridge, and will link the port to rail. A second landing is leased, a small inner port to open in April, and a great port to complete in two years with docks and rail connections.
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New York
Kian Chon
Tsing Tau Brdge
Tow and Lighter Company
Kian Chou Bay
Yaqui Uprising Fights Four Skirmishes Amid Mexican Push
A Poten Mexico dispatch reports four days of engagements near Coconut Mexico between Yaqui Indians and Mexican troops. Heavy Indian losses are feared with about two hundred killed. Mexican forces suffer limited casualties. A second note from Yankton South Dakota recalls Charles M. Sheldon, his boyhood ties, and family church roots.
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Tex
Poten
Mex
Coconut
Torin
The Puerto Rican Bill Seen Through Bixby's Eyes
Tams Bixby argues Republicans must choose between protecting home workers and Philippine policy. He counters Minnesota sentiment against tariffs, predicts the Foraker bill will be rewritten, and outlines Congress likely actions and nominations for each district.
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Minnesota
United States
McKinley
Congress
Philippine Islands
Orient
Tams Bixby
Washington
Puerto Rico
Philippines
National Republican Convention
Must Be Prepared to Resist the Monroe Doctrine Talk
A New York report cites Captain A T Mahan arguing for a strong navy to safeguard the Caribbean and to connect the Atlantic and Gulf coasts with a Pacific canal. He urges preparedness to resist European encroachment and to ensure naval power and maritime access across the isthmus.
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China
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Caribbean Sea
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Caribbean
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France
Germany
Washington
Monrn
Forty-Seven In All From Red Ash Mine Death Toll Rises
Tourmond West Virginia March 13 twelve miners bodies were taken from the Red Ash mine. The total dead rises to forty seven with at least two more believed trapped. In Onicaco March 12 the building trades council refused to back a general sympathetic strike urged by machinists union officers.
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W. Va
Red Ash
Onicaco
Building Trades Council
Machinists’ Union
Telegraphic Brevities and Trade Reactions
The diplomatic and consular bill has passed the senate. Trade reviews report well supplied markets and building trades strikes affecting general business.
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Two Years Since We Met in the Bonnet Wear
Ella recalls their first meeting and notes little change in herself after two years while Bella jokes about recognizing him by his bonnet and its wear in a Philadelphia gossip item from the Philadelphia Press.
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Bella
Philadelphia
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