Porto Rican legislation partial accord in Republican caucus
Republican senators in caucus reached a partial accord on Porto Rican legislation. The house bill for a $2,000,000 appropriation will be passed, a civil government bill will be disposed of soon, and the tariff bill delayed. A seven member committee will seek a revenue compromise acceptable to most Republicans. Also noted is opposition demands for record of a 1863 64 court martial of Lt Col Henry C Corbin.
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Henry C. Corbin
Senate
Corbin
Clcattacooza
Senators Clash Over Puerto Rican Bill in Senate Debate
Washington March 15 Two senators presented opposite constitutional views on territories acquired by the United States with Teller arguing the constitution does not extend to new territory while Turner contends it applies instantly. Both oppose the Puerto Rican bill and differ on statehood and colonial powers.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Colorado
United States
Terner
Wash
Turner
Minnesota Rail Commission and Railroads Likely to Disagree
Minnesota commission and state roads appear unable to agree on rate reductions. The commission, citing thorough study and independence from politics, finds railroads in Minnesota earning higher profits than those in Illinois and Iowa.
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MinnEampus
State Railroad Commission
Minnesota
Illinois
Iowa
Debated tariff postponement and government provisions in caucus
A caucus from 2:00 to 5:30 milder than the day before discussed postponing tariff features and focusing on government provisions. Senator Foraker explained many bill provisions while facing frequent questions from colleagues. Some supported amending the bill if unsatisfactory and a $2,000,000 relief measure drew mixed, tentative support.
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Foraker
Wisconsin rail rate dispute heads for court action
The commission cites Minnesota roads earning over seven thousand dollars per mile as excessive and out of proportion to benefits to Wisconsin. Attorneys for the railroads plan brief arguments at the hearing, but a rate reduction is not expected to be granted, and the matter may go to the courts for a vigorous fight.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana Gold Democrats Endorse 1896 Platform
About 200 Indiana gold Democrats met in Indianapolis on March 15 to discuss the coming campaign. James Keach explained the goal to gauge support for Bryan and the 1896 Chicago platform. The group adopted a resolution affirming loyalty to the 1896 National Democratic platform.
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James Keach
Bryan
Indiana
Chicago
National Democratic Party
Infuriated Norwegian Wills Two People and Seriously Wounds a Third
Ole Palleson, a Norwegian, killed his wife Josephine and 3-year-old Julia Hengesbach and severely wounded Mary Hengesbach in a fit of rage. A frenzied crowd threatened Palleson until police arrived to prevent further violence.
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Josephing
Julia Hengesbach
Charles Hengesbach
Mary Hengesbach
Hengesbach
Columbia
Palleson
Lunly Yonder Quarters Old-Tale Credited
A New York Journal quote captures a rustic demand for a nickel in exchange for truth about a lunar event. The fragment hints at coin for confession and a rural speaker's cadence.
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New York Journal
Natal Campaign Was Longer in Favor of Boers Than He Expected
A historical dispatch notes that Natal forces faced a longer campaign than anticipated by a named commander. The report emphasizes the extended resistance and surprising duration of operations against Boer forces in the Natal region.
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Natal
Kruger dispatch cites united defense of Pretoria
A March 13 Pretoria dispatch to The Evening Journal quotes President Kruger stating burghers will fight to death and that Natal campaign favored them. He reports forces returning to defend on home soil and asserts British must not reach Pretoria, with Steyn Joubert and himself united.
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Pretoria
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Steyn
Joubert
Boers Likely to Raze Johannesburg if Pretoria Is Threatened
Montaga White, Transvaal representative, says the Boers would destroy Johannesburg to deny its use as a base against Pretoria. He notes the city's value and predicts a costly loss of at least 150 million dollars if razed, while urging a peaceful settlement to avoid such destruction.
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Pretoria
Johannesburg
Salisbury Reply Sparks Boer War Resolve
Salisbury's reply to Kruger Steyn disappoints and prompts Reitz to say war will be fought to a bitter end. Dispatch notes Boer refutation under consideration and denial of annexation while asserting occupation was strategic and a determination to fight to the finish.
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Daily Mail
Dr Jameson Rehabilitated by Ladysmith Siege Service
A London dispatch via The Tribune reports Dr Jameson struck down by enteric fever during Ladysmith relief but rallied afterward. He was barred from military command for political reasons, yet when fever and wounds rose, he treated ten men and earned renewed favor through medical work.
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the Tribune
London
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Ladysmith
Departure of the Legislature Brings Quiet to Frankfort
The departure of the legislature has given Frankfort a quieter appearance after two months. No new warrants were issued in the Goebel assassination case. Gabriel Saul, Breckinridge county suspect, was arraigned before Judge Moore and dismissed for lack of evidence to hold him as a witness.
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Beecher kin and pulp land concession headline
Mrs Mary Foote Beecher Perkins of New Haven dies at 94, sister to Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe. In Elmina, Rev Thomas K Beecher, eldest brother of Henry Ward Beecher, dies aged 83. In Toronto a 21 year pulp land concession to a Canadian syndicate including Marshall J Dodge of New York is approved, with lands on the Spanish Vermillion and Onanine rivers.
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New Haven
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Perkins
Harriet Beecher
Stowe
Elmira
N. Y
Thomas K. Beecher
Toronto
Ont
Marshall J. Dodge
New York
Union of Christendom Editorial Dominates The Capital Page
The March 15 issue from Torpgxa Kansas features on the first page a large editorial urging a world Christian compact to crush saloons and uphold the Sabbath. It also highlights Dr Wotistek of Cedar Rapids Iowa attacking Bohemian societies and Richard Wake of Salt Lake City denouncing Mormonism and polygamy.
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Salt Lake City
Highland Canal and Waterpower Company Plans Duluth Power
Duvis March 15. The Highland Canal and Waterpower company forms to develop water power for Duluth and nearby areas. Charles Cokefair and son Francis Cokefair, a New York civil engineer, head the organization. Water from northeast Duluth area will be diverted to a hilltop in Duluth 750 feet above Lake Superior to create 30 000 horsepower, with potential for 50 090.
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Highland Canal and Waterpower Company
Duluth
Charles Cokefair
Francis Cokefair
New York City
Lake Counties
Cloquet River
Lake Superior
Samoa Chiefs Reconcile Under German Domination
Advices from Samoa dated March 18 report the German flag hoisted at Apia in the presence of treaty officials and Mataafn and Tamasgese. Dr Solf, president of the municipality, is governor. Herr Kirzling, formerly vice
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N. Z
Samoa
Apia
Mataafn
Tamasgese
Solf
Govnor
Herr Kirzling
Vics
British Troops Take Bloemfontein and Rule Established
On Tuesday in Bloemfontein the British commander announced capture with the flag raised over the presidency. President Steyn and other officials evacuated last evening. The landroott and mayor delivered the keys as troops entered two miles from town. Locals welcomed the forces amid quiet after the withdrawal of the enemy.
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Steyn
Orange Free State
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Moemfontein
Bloemfontein Surrenders to British Forces in Boer War
Dispatch reports Bloemfontein capitulated to Lord Roberts after General French neared the town. President Steyn and most burghers fled northward. A white flag prompted a formal surrender at Spitzkop as Roberts entered at noon amid cheering crowds.
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Lord Roberts
Spitzkop
Roberts
Lord Roberta
London Fress Describes Free State as No Longer Existent
London dispatch notes the first phase of the campaign has ended with Lord Roberts arriving at Modder River on February 9 and entering Bloemfontein on March 12. The report states the Free State is no longer existing as a separate entity in the conflict.
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Free State
Lrod Roberts
Modder River
Bloemfontein
Archduchess Elizabeth to Wed Prince Alne of Würtemberg
In Vienna the 17 year old Archduchess Elizabeth granddaughter of Franz Josef enjoys popular regard. She is set to marry Prince Alne of Würtemberg as the empire's emperor endures scandals and suffering.
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Franz Josef
Europe
Stephanie
Vienna
Prince Alne
Wurtemberg
Congal Named Chief Judge and Vice Governor at Sydney
A public reconciliation occurred during the flag hoisting event between Matassa and Ta pagsese as Congal acted as chief judge and vice governor.
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Sydney
Matassa
Tapagsese
All Music Stopped at Fashionable NYC Venues
Police arrested proprietors of fashionable restaurants and hotels including the Imperial Hotel for playing music without a concert hall license. The Majestic, Marie Antoinette, St. Andrew, Empire were ordered to halt music, provoking indignation from owners of Tivoli, Bohemia, Cairo cafe and similar venues.
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Empire
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Boers Reported in Strong Positions Along Drakensberg Range
March 14 report states Boers occupy multiple strong posts near the Drakensberg and Biggarsburg junction. Heavy guns are noted at Pongwonikop Hlatakulu Impati mountains and Gibson's farm near Cundycleagh pass. General Hunter leads the division and the relief column is fully recovered. Reconstruction of the Ladysmith to Dundee railroad is advancing quickly.
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Roberts hailed as hero after rapid British victories in South Africa
Reports praise Lord Roberts for relief of Kimberley and capture of Cronje forces, hoisting the British flag in Bloemfontein. The Free State is seen as fading from history while heavy fighting may resume. Fraser’s surrender stance signals Free State discord and Kruger’s antipathy to outlanders noted. Bloemfontein demonstrations judged hopeful for British supremacy.
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Ladysmith
Cronje
Free Stat
England
Free Btain
Lord Roberts
Fisher and Walmarans Sail for Europe by Kaiser
Lourenzo Marques reports that Mr. Fisher of the Orange Free State and Mr. Walmarans of the Transvaal executive council departed for Europe today aboard the steamer Kaiser.
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Fisher
Orange Free State Secre
Walmarans
Transval Executive Council
Europe
Kaiser
River rises flood waters submerge Peoria bottom lands
The river rose at about an inch per hour throughout the day and the bottom lands are submerged. The ice gorge at the Santa Fe bridge in Chillicothe, Missouri, is broken.
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Santa Fe Bridge
Chillicothe
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