Crown Colonies Developments Signal New South Africa Policy
Lowpor March 21 The colonial office telegraphs a proclamation on destruction of property to Cape Town signaling crown colonial administration for the Transvaal and hints at compensation and levies on private property if war resources prove insufficient. Milner heads to Bloemfontein to arrange temporary Free State rule as Natal shows forward movement possible and Plumer stalls near Lobatsi.
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Lowpor
Colonial Office
Cape Town
London
South Africa
Transvaal Republic
Setitlement
Kitchener Occupies Prieska and Boers Surrender
From Bloemfontein March 20 Lord Roberts reports Kitchener occupied Prieska unopposed and rebels surrendered arms. Transvaalers crossed the river as Basutoland frontier sees Boer surrenders. Steyn circulates a dispatch riders reply to the proclamation accusing burghers who will not fight as traitors and to be shot. Bloemfontein provides 500 hospital beds.
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Kitchener
Prieska
Lonpor
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Steyn
Basutoland
Churchill Credits Buller for Ladysmith Relief
In a Pietermaritzburg dispatch March 21 Winston Churchill asserts that Ladysmith relief came from Buller’s actions, noting 16,000 Boers were kept occupied by Buller. He rejects claims Roberts alone won the relief and says Natal’s army earned laurels.
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Winston Churchill
Buller
Ladysmith
London
Pietermaritzburg
Lord Roberts
Natal
Wheat stock and grain reserves rise sharply in DocLourn
Wheat in store jumped by 1 630 000 bushels last week to 14 671 000. This exceeds last year by 5 000 000 bushels. Total grains reach nearly 17 000 000 with weekly gains near 2 000 000. No spring shipment charters yet though millions are typically taken this time.
Beecham's Pills Advertise Health Claims for Women
An old promotional text touts Beecham's Pills as cures for stomach and liver issues, headaches, debility, and female ailments. It claims benefits for pregnancy, menopause, and general complexion, asserting ease and comfort for women and a low price per box.
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Beecham
Bercham
Gunplay in Kansas City canvass over alleged registrations
In Kansas City three Republican canvassers and two reporters entered a rooming house above Election Judge John Pryor's saloon to check 22 alleged residents. Pryor drew a revolver and opened fire as Scroggins Noland and Morris fled or returned fire. Bullets were fired but caused no injuries.
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Kansas City
John Pryor
Joe Morris
Edwin A. Scroggins
W. W. Noland
Pryor
Scroggins
Noland
Morris
Phil McCrory
Momrms
McCrory
Argentine Warship Presidente Sarmiento Welcomed in Spain
The Argentine training ship Presidente Sarmiento visits Barcelona for a bull fight and municipal banquet amid repeated Hispano American demonstrations. The crew is invited to Madrid for fetes as the queen regent and key ministers plan to greet them, signaling closer Spain South America ties.
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Mapeio
Presidente Sarmiento
Barcelona
Madrid
Silvela
Interial
Spain
South America
Anti Foreign Movement in China Report Warns of Risks
The North China Daily News cites a Shan Tung dispatch noting Yuan Shikai's governor warnings to missionaries that interior travel without escorts risks safety. Native Christians face deplorable conditions as the anti foreign movement risks escalation and serious consequences if unchecked.
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Shanghai
The
Times
North China Daily News
Shan Tung
Yuan
Porto Ricans Demand Quick Congress Action
Governor General Davis receives constant telegrams from towns begging U S intervention for a speedy settlement of controversial questions. Demonstrations erupt across the island following a San Juan chamber of commerce petition to redress grievances.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Davis
United States Congress
City of Florence wrecked off California coast near Point Pedro
The British steamer City of Florence struck a reef ten miles south of Point Pedro and sank ten minutes after impact. Captain Stone and 26 crew were saved by the tug Alert and brought to San Francisco. The ship is a total loss.
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San Francisco
Stone
City of Florence
Point Pedro
Alert
Florence
Fatal Fire Destroys Two Blocks in Red Lodge
A large blaze in Red Lodge on Monday March 21 burned two central blocks and caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Farmer John Davis of Roberts was killed when a stair collapsed and burned him.
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Red Lodge
Mon
John Davis
Roberts
Telegraphic Brevities From A Busy News Day
Notable deaths include Charlotte P Mason at 105 in Sandwich New Hampshire and General Zealous B Tower at Cohasset aged 81. Other items report Hon Charles Curtis renominated for Congress, Porto Rico public works labor, Marsh trial in Lansing, British envoy Sir Edwin Veitch Fane at 63, Dr Hunter McGuire stroke, and a committee vote against the economic postage bill.
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Charlotte P. Mason
Sandwich
N. H
Charles Curtis
Topeka
Congress
Root
Davis
San Juan
Porto Rico
Marsh
Allegan
Military Board
Lansing
Mich
Edwin Veitch Fane
Copenhagen
Zealous B. Tower
Cohasset
Mass
Hunter McGuire
Virginia
Stonewall Jackson
House Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Man Known as a Dead Shot Tied to Goebel Killing
Lovalsville March 21 The Goebel assassination probe heats up as Sgt F Wharton Golden may testify and rumors spread that a Winchester mulatto killer, once linked to the French Eversole feud, was in Frankfort at the time. Receipts found in Coulton’s papers show board costs for men who stayed in Frankfort before and during the shooting.
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Lovalsville
F. Wharton Golden
Barboursville Company
Goebel
Golden
Werons
Winchester
Frankfort
Coulton
Auditor’s Office
Mullatto
John Perkins
Bettina Pittman
Perkins
Statehouse
Beckham Gains a Point in Kentucky Gubernatorial Case
Louisville March 21 Judge Field sustains Beckham demurrer and grants strike out parts of the amended Republican reply in the consolidated gubernatorial contest suits. Interlocutory judgment leaves two factual questions for ruling: Beckham’s constitutional age and Goebel's death relative to legislative declaration of election.
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Louisville
Wharton Golden Arrives in Lexington With Attorney
Sergeant F Wharton Golden linked to Goebel murder case lands in Lexington after 7 PM from Winchester. He travels with attorney Smith Hayes and their movements were kept quiet until hours after arrival.
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Lexincton
F. Wharton Golden
Goebel
Smith Hayes
Winchester
President's callers deny delivery of Taylor appeal
Washington March 21 Mesars Barnett and Sapp federal officials at Louisville and J K Hampton of Kentucky were among the president's callers during the day. They said their visit was social and they carried no appeal from Taylor.
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Washington
Mesars
General Wallace Opposes Colonizing Puerto Rico and the Philippines
In Indianapolis March 21 General Lew Wallace published an open letter condemning moves toward colonial rule. He calls for a constitutional amendment restricting sovereignty over foreign lands without popular consent. In Cleveland the Ramford Medal honors Charles F. Brush for electric arc lamp research and development.
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Inpis NaPolis
Lew Wallace
Porto Rico
Philippines
Wallace
United States
Cleveland
Ramford
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Charles F. Brush
Brush
McKinley Delegates Chosen at CoromPia Republican Meet
In Corompia South Carolina on March 21 the state Republican convention selected four delegates to the national convention. The body endorsed McKinley administration and denounced Bryanism and Democracy as threats to prosperity. Delegates were instructed to support McKinley.
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McKinley
Corompia
Son fatally shoots father during drunken attack in Austin
Nicaco March 21 George Finch a day laborer living in Austin a Chicago suburb was shot and killed instantly by his 16-year-old son. The elder Finch was intoxicated and reportedly attacked his wife prior to the shooting.
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Nicaco
George Finch
Austin
Chicago
Finch
Sultan Yields to Russian Demands in Asia Minor
Constantinople report to The Times states the sultan has yielded in all essential particulars to Russia on railway concessions in Asia Minor. The concession concerns extended rail access and strategic routes, signaling a shift in regional influence.
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Sultan
Sorpon
Constantinople
the Times
Asia Minor
Plague Rising in India as Bengal Sees Death Toll Soar
Calcutta dispatch reports bonic plague rapidly increasing with 4,027 deaths in Bengal last week including 744 in Calcutta and 2,044 in Patna. The piece notes a historic quote about blessings and joy, reflecting editorial tone.
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India
Calcutta
Bengal
Patna
M'Kinley and Expansion Platform Adopted by Arkansas Republicans
The Arkansas Republican convention adjourned after electing delegates to the national convention and endorsing McKinley’s renomination. General Powell Clayton chaired and the platform supports expansion, annexation of the Philippines, a Nicaragua canal under American control, trust opposition, and a protective tariff.
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LittLr Rock
Ark
McKinley
Powell Clayton
Mexico
United States
Philippines
Nicaragua
Reception called off as Admiral Dewey falls ill
In Savannah on March 21 Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey were to greet 5000 guests at the De Soto hotel but the function was canceled as Dewey suffered a 13 hour indigestion attack aboard the revenue cutter Hamilton. Surgeons aboard treated him before returning to the city.
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Savannah
B. J. Graham
The
Aty
Rockefeller Ticket Wins North Tarrytown Election
In North Tarrytown March 21 the Rockefeller ticket backed by John D. and William Rockefeller won by about 200 votes. Rockefellers own estates in the village and have long clashed with the village assessor amid charges of excessive taxation and wage cuts.
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New York
North Tarrytown
Weatchester County
Rockefeller
John D
William Rockefeller
United Citizens
Men of Mark Profiles of notable 19th century figures
A series of brief sketches highlights Dwight Moody famed for verbatim sermon reports by shorthand experts, Tiffany of Union Square celebrating his 88th birthday, Archbishop Feehan’s garden hobby, Edmunds walking daily in Washington, Alan Arthur’s cosmopolitan life in Paris, and other public figures.
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Dwight L. Moody
Charles L. Tiffany
Tiffany Establishment
Union Square
New York
Patrick J. Feehan
Chicago
Edmunds
Vermont
Capitol
Washington
Alan Arthur
Paris
Tennyson Jones
Byron Brown
Georgia
Tennyson
Byron
Matt W. Ransom
Weldon
N. C
George Vanderti
General Ransom
North Carolina
Collis P. Huntington
Newport News
Virginia
West
California
Georgetown
Alderman Coughlin
John
Transvaal Republic
Frederick D. Underwood
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pearsons
The Cookbook Cleaning and Prep Tips
Daily wash and dry the coffeepot to prevent sour infusion. Wrap lettuce or celery in a cold water cloth and in thick newspaper to keep crisp for days. After frying, strain fat into the bowl to remove crumbs and batter pieces. Use a sharp thin knife to test potatoes while boiling to avoid slipping and piercing.
Conferees Restore Future Porto Rico Customs Revenue Clause
The Porto Rican appropriation conferees agree on a compromise. The senate receded from restricting revenue to imports before Jan 1, 1900 and kept the house bill’s future revenue clause. The funds remain designated for aid and relief of Porto Ricans, with the purpose clause retained.
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Senate
Porto Rico
Free Trade With Porto Rico Favored by Senators
A Washington dispatch reports that several leading U S senators have urged the president to again publicly advocate free trade with Porto Rico. They say the $2,000,000 appropriation bill, now approved, relieves island needs and no tariff is warranted. The president is said to consider the suggestion for a few days.
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Porto Rico
MinogaPpous
Washington
Republican Party
State politics and reform pressures at the capital
Notes from St Paul outline broad state reports aimed at campaign use. The Reform Press Association will edit disclosures on game wardens profits from poached game, insurance costs, and department finances. Gov Lind faces scrutiny over Populist appointments at the Soldiers Home and plans to install a Populist commandant. The piece also praises Senator Cushmen K. Davis and hints at presidential prospects for Minnesota leaders.
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St. Paul
Department of the State Administration
Reform Press Association
Game and Fish Commission
Soldiers’ Home Board
Lind
McMillan
Soldiers’ Home
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Kidney Relief
Advertising claim from Hood's Sarsaparilla extols the tonic as purifying blood and curing kidney trouble. Testimonial massed by W. A. Reed of East Providence asserts griping back pain and bladder issues relieved after use.
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Hood
W. A. Reed
Mowusty Avenue
East
Providence
Grain-O: New grain drink rivaling coffee on cost and digestibility
Ask your grocer for GRAIN-O the new food drink that replaces coffee. Children and adults may drink it without injury or distress and it resembles rich mocha in color. Priced at 16c and 25c per package, it is sold by grocers everywhere.
Mrs Pinkham Promotes Help From Women Allies
Mrs Pinkham promotes a women centered network for women’s health issues. She cites confidential correspondence and testimonials from Lynn figures and others who investigated, claiming a million women suffered with inmate troubles and that she can cure you.
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Mrs. Pinkham
Popular Kidney Remedy Gains Favor in Winona
A local board shows Morrow's Kid-ne-oids gaining traction for kidney backache nervousness sleepiness and general debility in Winona. Geo W Hofmann testifies his wife found relief after using the yellow tablet remedy priced at fifty cents a box from J W Lauer drug store, manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio. The Burlington announces low one way second class fares to Minnesota and North Dakota on March 14 21 38 and April 4 with ticket office details available.
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Morrow
Winona
Geo. W. Hofmann
John M. Hofmann
Lafayette Street
J. W. Lauer
John Morrow & Co
Chemsts
Springfield
Ohio
Burlington
Minnesota
North Dakota
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