Joubert Cut Off Timely Action Shifts South African Campaign
London reports a rapid progress in the South African campaign as Major Weston cuts the railway north of Bloemfontein, intercepting General Joubert who was moving south with 3000 men. Boer defenses outside Bloemfontein are elaborate but no wounded are left in the town, signaling a likely end to southern resistance and hints of self governing British colony status from Boer leaders.
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Bloemfontein
Joubert
Lord Roberts
Mr. Fraser
Cape Town
Free State
Fraser
Wessels
United States
M. Delcasse
Nicholas
Reitz Refutes Salisbury in Transvaal Note Reply
Pretoria dispatch reports State Secretary Reitz countering Lord Salisbury in the Bloemfontein note reply. He accuses Britain of threatening internal Transvaal changes, marching troops, and stalling negotiations after a conference. Reitz says Milner and Chamberlain signaled war. Armaments were bought openly in England and Europe.
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Salisbury
Pretoria
Reitz
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Bloemfontein
Transvaal Republic
Steyn
Alfred Milner
Dundee
Gatacre Crosses Orange River and Takes Bethulie
Lord Roberts reports Gatacre crossed the Orange River and occupied Bethulie this morning. General Pole-Carew with 2000 Guards brigade, two guns and mounted infantry, began marching to join Gatacre and Clements after passing Bethany by 4:40 p.m. without opposition.
Methuen Voices Boer War View in Capetown Speech
Caps Town March 16 Lord Methuen spoke at the town hall in Kimberley and voiced his opinion on the Boers. He stated that although some of the one sided debate, his stance emphasized determination and duty in the conflict.
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Caps Town
Lord Methuen
Kimberlex
Quote on Cronje and wartime discipline
A speaker condemns the opposing army for dastardly tricks and praises General Cronje for bravery while noting the war lacks the vindictive feeling seen in other conflicts. The remark contrasts disciplined forces with personal courage amid hostilities.
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Cronje
Divine Healer Francis Truth Arrested in Boston Fraud Case
Francis Truth head of a national divine healing group was arrested in Baeston Boston for using the mails to defraud. Officers seized mail matter and found 23 staff letters and orders for his absent treatment scheme. He allegedly took five dollar upfront payments for a month’s treatment and earned about thirty thousand dollars weekly.
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Francis Truth
Divine Healing Association
Truth
California
Special Agent to Probe Filings Under Reservoir Act
The General Land Office orders Special Agent Lounsberry to inspect filings under the May 11 1898 reservoir act. About 900 filings exist in the Bismarck office with suspected fraud 85 percent, aimed at relinquishments or protecting cattle ranges. Filers pay 2 dollars and have two years to build reservoirs. lands can be withheld from settlement but not titled. No Grand Forks filings. Fargo 17. Devils Lake rejects. Minot and Bismarck overwhelmed.
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Lounsberry
Bismarck
Grand Forks
Fargo
Devils Lake
Minot
Forestall Moscow Exhibit Plans Reported by Berlin Union
Frank G. Mason consul general at Berlin reports to the state department that The Central Union of German Industrials aims to forestall American exhibitors of agricultural machinery by holding a special Moscow exhibition after the Paris show.
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Frank G. Mason
Berlin
State Department
Central Union of German Industrials
Paris
Moscow
Movement of Russian Troops Amid Odessa Concentrations
London dispatch reports fresh alarm in South Russia over suspicious troop movements. Russian forces concentrate at Odessa in what may be preparation for grand maneuvers.
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St. Petersburg
the Times
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Odessa
Catholic Archdiocese Seeks Hennessy Successor
In CusvavE Iowa on March 16 the archdiocese council met to pick candidates to replace the late Archbishop Hennessy. The session was secret but Arch bishop Keane of Washington is believed to be among the contenders.
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Keane
Washington
Senator Gallinger Denies Quay Case Truth claims
In Washington on March 16 the Senate heatedly debated a $2,005,000 Porto Rico relief bill. Rep. Gallinger angrily challenged Sen. Penrose over remarks about Quay, accusing Penrose of deceit. The exchange followed Penrose's attack on Gallinger as obstacles to a vote on Quay.
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Porto Rico
Fairbanks
Indiana
Quay
Mr. Gallinger
New Hampshire
Galhinger
Jones
Dem
Ark
United States
Wellington
Tax Dodgers Commentary Sparks Topeka Debate
In Topeka Rev Sheldon writes in The Capital denouncing tax dodgers and notes an AT and SF baggageman in Topeka pays three times as much tax as a high railway official. He refuses to publish names, saying the city is full of such sinners and a full list would be too long. A Friday scene features a war opposition cartoon with a brief note against the Philippines war.
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Atchison, Topeka and
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Topeka Paya
Philippines
Gen
New Ships for Our Navy Authorized By House Committee
The House Committee on Naval Affairs sets the naval program for the forthcoming appropriation bill. It authorizes two seagoing coastline battleships about 13,600 tons each at 8.6 million dollars per ship, three armored cruisers around 1 million dollars each, and three protected cruisers about 1.141 million dollars each. No gunboats are funded following advice from Secretary Long and Admiral Dewey that Otis has enough vessels.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Long
Admiral Dewey
General Otis
Railway Age saga projects vast railroad growth
Cutcaco reports that 69,000 miles of new railroad are projected nationwide, signaling that 1890 levels may be surpassed as more miles are planned this year.
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Cutcaco
United States
McGovern defeats Lenny in featherweight clash
March 16 report from Psinap Elpain notes Terry McGovern, world featherweight champion, easily defeats Ea die Lenny of Philadelphia in a two round bout at the Industrial Athletic Club. Lenny is outclassed and the result caps a larger fight night lineup with other court filings and a high stakes suit appearing in Montana and Boston on the same date.
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Terry McGovern
Eadie Lenny
Philadelphia
Industrial Athletic
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Insurgents seize three towns in Entre Rios province
A dispatch to The Times from Buenos Ayres reports revolution has broken out in Entre Rios. Insurgents occupy three of the province’s principal towns.
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Times
Buenos Ayres
Entre Rios
Rhode Island Democrats Nominate Governor Candidate
Rhode Island Democrats nominated Nathan W. Littlefield for governor. The action sets up the contest as the party seeks a candidate with statewide appeal and party credentials amid a year of political shifts.
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Rhode Island
Nathan W. Littlefield
Pentwater
Mich
Sons & Maxwell
Hartford
Conn
Tom Sharkey
Texas
Jim’ McCormick
Washington
Mysterious Inquiries May Cut Milwaukee Pensioners
Federal secret service investigators have questioned many Milwaukee pensioners and plan to discontinue allowances at the next quarterly payment. Most involved are widows who have acted in ways deemed sufficient under U S law to revoke benefits. Similar conditions are reported in Minneapolis.
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Milwaukee
Federal Government
Secret Service
United States
Minneapolis
Bryan Starts Another Tour Through Western States
Mr. Bryan leaves Austin for home then heads from Lincoln on a month's tour through South Dakota Utah Washington Oregon California Arizona and New Mexico. He will speak in each state and be absent about a month. his family stays in Austin until his return.
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Austin
Tex
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Bryan
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Turks anxious over Russia demand on Asia Minor railroads
Constantinople reports great official concern over Russia refusing to soften its railroad concession demands in Asia Minor. The Turkish government warns against submission and the sultan urges caution amid the dispute.
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Constantinople
Asia Minor
Sultan Uw
Snow causes extensive damage to crops across the South
A military report pending decision precedes action while snow sweeps the South. In Texas heavy snow reaches Waco and Houston causing severe damage to fruit trees blooms and early vegetables. Mississippi Alabama report lighter but notable snow with expected fruit crop losses and unusually heavy falls in Breunimoan.
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Tex
Texas
Waco
Urica
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Breuincoamn
Ala
Saloonkeeper Fatally Shoots Two Soldiers Near Fort Niobrara
VALENTINE Neb March 16 About 8 pm Cicero H Thompson owner of Owl saloon shot Privates Arthur London and Austin H Millman soldiers at Fort Niobrara. London died and Millman gravely wounded after Thompson awakened by crashing doors and fired five shots.
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Neb
Cicero H. Thompson
Owl
Arthur London
Austin H. Millman
Fort Niobrara
Thompson
London
Millman
Wiswell Named Sergeant at Arms for Republican Convention
George N Wiswell has been selected as sergeant at arms for the Republican national convention in Philadelphia next June. The Wisconsin native, 48, previously served as assistant sergeant at arms at Chicago 1888 Minneapolis 1892 and St Louis 1896 and has held roles as sheriff of Walworth County and U S marshal for the eastern district of Wisconsin. Now in milwaukee, he manages the Fraternal Alliance Insurance company and is active in top Milwaukee clubs.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Wiswell
Wisconsin
Walworth County
State Organization of Sheriffs
Harrison
United States
Fraternal Alliance Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Orchard and Garden Pruning and Planting Guidelines
Guidance on tree planting care pruning and planting depth for orchard and garden success. Emphasizes choosing young trees, deep planting, moist well drained soil, pruning cuts, and market considerations for apples. Advises against long knots and recommends annual pruning to prevent large limb removal.
Wealthy Clergy Highlight Boston San Francisco Figures
The Rev Dr Washington Gladden of Columbus joins the Boston city council while Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts stands among the nation’s wealthiest clergy with about 2 million dollars. The Rev Samuel A Eliot declines a universal call to stay in his post. Rev Dr Mackensile of San Francisco, a seminary professor, is said to be California’s richest minister, having earned his fortune in orange farming.
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Columbus
City
Lawrence
Episcopal
Massachusetts
Samuel A. Eliot
American Unitarian Association
South Congregational Church
Boston
Mackensile
San Francisco
San Anselmo Seminary
California
Orange
Paris objects to bullights sparks tense global talk
The dispatch quotes editorials praising caution and warning of clashes as revolutions ripple beyond borders. General Kitchener is lauded for discipline, while Dom Paul is noted for a strict stance. Rumors of Japan and Russia tension grow, and Britain debates army reform and access costs for cavalry careers.
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St. Paul Globe
Kitchener
Dom Paul
Washington Star
Japan
Russia
Indianapolis News
Great Britain
Boston Herald
Root views Cuban progress and self government potential
Secretary Root, in Havana, said he came to Cuba to inspect civil and military departments and meet representative figures including business leaders. He praised Cuban conduct amid years of strife and expressed belief they were capable of self government, while noting preparation is essential.
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Root
Associated Press
Cuba
Mr. Root
Scraps of Conversation Echo Racial Tension in Atlanta
Fragmented dialogue shows Marie Ben urged to appear and resist defeat as a pair of screech owls is heard. A $2 payment is exchanged and a dismissive remark about Deg's wits follows, reflecting regional speech and tension recorded by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta Constitution
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