Mafeking Relief Column Wins at Fourteen Streams
British forces under Drumond and Pearman clash with Boers at Fourteen Streams and drive them off with few casualties. Kimberley mounted units reach Warrenton to aid Mafeking as Windsorton is evacuated and its bridge blown. Some burghers flee toward Damaraland while Hootenti chiefs resist their escape.
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Advance on Pretoria Delayed and Probable Weeks Away
London reports from South Africa say relief of Mafeking is not yet announced but likely achieved by Colonel Plumer. Lord Methuen pursues dispersal of Boers while Colonel Peckman reports 500 Boers driven from Fourteen Streams. Roberts plans to gather stores at Bloemfontein for the Orange River army, within two to three weeks, as a cavalry force advances toward Thaba Nchu to trap 2,000 Boers fleeing south.
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War Office dispatch from Field Marshal Roberts Bloemfontein March 18
Lord Roberts reports the Guards brigade returned from Norvals Pont and burghers surrendering to General Pole-Carew at Edinburg. Cavalry moved to Kaba Nchu to distribute proclamations. Methuen reached Warrenton March 16 and Mafeking reported calm on March 6. Mail and railway services to Cape Town to reopen.
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Mafeking Siege Report Says Garrison Holds Out
A Mafeking dispatch dated March 10 reports the garrison holding on under quarter rations and occasional cattle captures. Bombardment of Boer trenches continues while rumors of relief circulate and tensions rise among native runners.
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Loprenzo
British and Boers Near Natal Prepare for Possible Accord
Ladysmith dispatch reports our advanced camp on Sunday river two miles north of Hlandslaagte. Boers occupy two positions on the Biggarsberg range ten miles north, with the strongest on the Newcastle road where guns are mounted and trenches dug. The second Dundas road position is weaker.
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Commando Moves From Serust Toward Besieged Mafeking
Commandant Eloff with forces leaves Serust bound for Mafeking. Commandant Schwartz with 150 men threatens the railway near Asavogel Kop north of Lobatsi. A British patrol reports Mafeking railway and telegraph lines undamaged north of Pitsani after 14 miles reconnoiter.
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Rifles Surrender Fast as Kimberley Relief Looms
Molengraf reports pre relief losses for Kimberley and Ladysmith as 67 killed and 2,129 wounded with other disablements, aiming to reach 4,851. Bloemfontein dispatch notes rapid rifle surrenders, faster than any factory can issue replacements, hinting at northern Engagers being recalled.
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Proclamation Hints Boers Ready for Peace at Basutoland Border
On Friday March 16 Lord Dandonald reports slight skirmishing near Basutoland with two British wounded at De Beers pass. Boers encountered at Van Reenans and Tintwas passes. Kaffirs note burning kraals and a vindictive mood as German ambulances abandoned by retreating Boers are moved to aid wounded and resupply the line.
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Boers Losing Will to Resist Says Davis Report
Naples correspondent cites United States assistant secretary of the interior Webster Davis saying the Boers under Kruger and Joubert were growing unpopular and unlikely to resist much longer. Davis reportedly declined to discuss his mission while Naples believes he bears peace terms and a call for American mediation.
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War progress sparks belief of swift end
Belief grows that the conflict may end quickly as Bloemfontein dispatch notes educated Transvaal residents accept inevitability. Reports claim a 2000 woman corps, the Amazon corps, has formed at Pretoria wearing kilts and armed.
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Free Staters Surrender at Edinburg
Bloemfontein dispatch reports General Pole-Carew's force returning from Springfontein. He informed General Clement that 1,800 Free Staters submitted at Edinburg after a junction with General Gatacre.
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French residents in Indiana gas belt told to be ready for service
A Paris war department notice reaches French residents in Wabash and gas belt glass works urging readiness for possible immediate call to return to France. Many workers there are naturalized, with some American citizens also receiving notices. Recipients fear imminent France England war.
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General Henry Harnden Dies at 77 in Madison
General Henry Harnden long time department commander of the Wisconsin G A R died at his Madison home after a pneumonia illness. He leaves a widow and four children. Harnden, 77, famed for his Civil War service and for aiding in the capture of Jefferson Davis, shared in the reward for theFlying President.
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Henry Harnden
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Grand Army of the Republic
Jefferson Davis
Butte Double Murder and Milwaukee Caucus Returns
In Butte a saloonkeeper-poorly named Pooley shot his son in law Thomas Littlejohn and Littlejohns wife Lyda during a street quarrel. Littlejohn died. Mrs Littlejohn was mortally wounded. Milwaukee returns show Baumgartner leading the Republican delegates race, with street railway fate dominating the campaign.
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Manila Worst Trouble Center as Insurgents Grow Active
General Otis says Manila is the most troublesome center amid a rising insurgent junta linked to Hong Kong. Rebels, including leaders from Luzon, reorganize in Morong and Zambales while arms land on Luzon east coast.
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Extension of Episcopal Church in Hawaii and Philippines
Bishop Henry Q. Potter announced that his trip to Honolulu and the Philippines aimed to extend the Protestant Episcopal church's influence in the new U S possessions. He urged the speaking people to ensure the Christian religion is firmly established there.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
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Porto Rican Constitution Awaited by Republican Committee
In Washington March 19 the Senate plans a waiting period as the special Republican committee works to harmonize the Porto Rican constitution. The bill remains on the calendar as unfinished business with likely speeches but no rushed action before the caucus committee reports.
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Lynching in Alabama and mob attack reported
In Columscs Georgia March 19 Charles Humphreys a Black man who entered a white farmer's daughter's room near Phoenix City Alabama was lynched by white men after confession. In Manzerra Georgia March 19 John Bulley a Black rapist shot by a mob Saturday night remains alive though doctors say he cannot live.
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Death of Maude queen of the turf at Port Chester
Maude, famed queen of the turf, died at Schultz's farm in Port Chester New York. She was brought from New York City a week ago to be used for breeding, but arrived ill and had veterinary care during her illness.
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Proposed Compromise on Railway Rights in Asia Minor
Constantinople March 19 The Turkish government offers a compromise to Russian demands for exclusive railway rights in Asia Minor proposing joint construction by Turkey and Russia. The Russian embassy pushes for the original terms, which the Turkish military committee strongLy opposes.
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English counterfeiters seized in New York raid
United States Secret Service operatives arrested four English thieves linked to a counterfeit mill in a tenement on East Twenty Fourth Street. Police found 12 mold sets plating gear and 200 coins in progress plus counterfeit pieces on the suspects.
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Secret Service
Banks seek higher circulation on bonds deposits in New York
A majority of national banks in New York have filed applications to raise their circulation to par value of bonds deposited at Washington. Papers have been sent to the secretary of the treasury. The rise in circulation is estimated at at least 2.5 million dollars, excluding extra bonds deposits.
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Governors Visit Louisville in Personal Capacity
March 18 reports say Kentucky governors Messrs Taylor and Beckham toured Louisville for personal reasons with no political aims. They received many calls from political and personal friends while spending a quiet day in the city.
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The Deweys Head South on a Southern Tour
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey departed Washington heading to Savannah Macon St Augustine Jacksonville and Palm Beach for a southern tour with plans to visit listed cities during their trip.
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General Sir William Lockhart Passes Away in Calcutta
General Sir William Stephen Alexander Lockhart, commander in chief of British forces in India, died today in Calcutta. He was born in 1843.
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William Stephen Alexander Lockhart
India
Proverb Echoes in Sarsaparilla Ad Claim
An advertisement parodies a Scottish proverb to tout Head’s Sarsaparilla as a cure all for impurities and disease. It cites a Brooklyn reader praising Hood’s Sarsaparilla with three bottles removing facial pimples and rash, a testimonial claiming reliable results.
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Lrasie Meyerheim
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