Boers Intensify Moves West of Bloemfontein in War Update
British forces monitor Boers between Fourteen Streams and Kimberley as Windsorton falls under threat to cut Warren ton supply lines. General Hunter prepares a 200 mile march to Mafeking with about 5 000 men. Wepener is deserted as Brabant and Calvery head north. African horse sickness plagues Buller’s army and veterinary flaws cause losses. Bullsers resignation rumor circulates after Spion Kop censure.
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Central railroad negotiator seeks wage talks with Buffalo strikers
New York City April 30. Commissioner Delahanty of the state board of mediation and arbitration conferred with A M Wait of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad about a 10 percent pay demand from 950 Buffalo shop and yard workers. Wait agreed to go to Buffalo or bring a committee to meet the strikers, and the company noted it had already raised wages within 60 days and cannot cede sole hiring or firing decisions.
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Delahanty
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
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New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
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Wait
Calloway
New York Central
Irish Nationalist Grills War Office Over Magersfontein
In the House of Commons John Gordon Swift MeecNeill pressed War Office secretary Wyndham on South African War criticism of Magersfontein. Speaker told MeecNeill to order. Lord Roberts and Buller discussed dispatch publication. Balfour to place War Secretary salary on Friday’s vote to clear up misconceptions.
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House of Commons
John Gordon Swift MeecNeill
South Donegal
War Office
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Cully
MacNeill
Magersfontein
South Africa
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General Buller
Lord Roberts
Balfour
Boer delegation to Washington denied official status
The Boer delegation sailing from Europe will be received in Washington as individuals rather than as an official group. Secretary of State access will be granted, but they are not recognized as a Boer delegation and have no authority to negotiate with the State department.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Montagu White
State Department
General Cronje Attends Services And Rides At Deadwood Camp
Jamestown St Helena April 20 General Cronje and his wife with his private secretary were allowed to attend religious services at Deadwood camp yesterday. They then enjoyed their first ride around the country to the evident pleasure of the famous Boer commander who was greeted with cheers.
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Jamestown
St. Helena
Government orders British residents to leave Pretoria within 48 hours
In the wake of the Johannesburg blast the government orders most British subjects to depart the republic within 48 hours. About £400 is raised for victims’ relief as Commandant Schatt loses command in Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg
Republic
Commandant Schatt
Boers Sighted North of Sundays River In Review
Ladvemith April 30 reports the country north of Sunday's river appears relatively clear of Boers with General Louis Botha having returned to...
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Ladvemith
Sunday’s River
Louis Botha
Pretoria to resume supreme control of Transvaal forces
A London dispatch dated May 1 reports from Laurence Marquez that sixty-five bodies have been extricated from the ruins of the Begbie iron works in Johannesburg.
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Transvaal
London
The
Daily News
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Begbie Iron Works
Johannesburg
Roberts Case Sub mitted on Agreed Facts in Salt Lake
In Salt Lake Utah on April 20 the Roberts case on charges of unlawful cohabitation moved to a verdict by agreed statement of facts. Jurors selected include seven Mormons and one Gentile. The defense admitted the facts to be read, no witnesses would testify, and the judge denied a not guilty verdict before the case went to the jury.
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B. H. Roberts
Putnam
Robert Graham
John H. Thorn
John F. Edwards
John Spencer Joseph Knight
William Hart, Jr
C. E. Stokes
Samuel Allen, Jr
Sarah L. Roberts
Davis County
Margaret Shipp Roberts
North State Street
Margaret C. Shipp
Margaret C. Roberts
Luella Miles
Dr. Roberts
Bride's Veil Catches Fire During Russian Ambassador's Daughter Wedding
At the Russian chapel in London during the marriage of the Russian ambassador's daughter to Count Alexis Davidoff, the bride's veil caught fire from a candle. The bridegroom smothered the flames, preventing damage beyond slight singeing. The ceremony paused briefly but resumed with the Prince of Wales among early congratulators.
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M. Destahl
Alexis Davidoff
Prince of Wales
Lord Rosebery
United States
Portland sails to Cape Nome with crowded passenger list
The steamer Portland, first regular liner to depart from San Francisco this year for Cape Nome, sailed this afternoon with more passengers than spaces available. The ship could not accommodate all the freight offered, signaling heavy demand for the voyage.
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Dewey Arrives in Chicago amid grand naval ball
Admiral Dewey and party arrive by special train to Chicago where a massive reception greets them. A 2,000 strong crowd packs the depot and a 17 gun salute echoes along Jackson Boulevard as Dewey attends a ceremonial ballroom event with dignitaries and Canadian invitation discussions.
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Ont
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de Koven
Defendants Seek Change of Venue in Goebel Murder Case
Five defendants including Caleb Powers and John W. Davis plead not guilty in Frankfort Kentucky. They join Henry Youtsey in asking for a venue change amid disputed governorship pardons and public feeling impacting a fair trial. Hearing on venue moves proceeds with witness testimony expected through tomorrow.
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William Goebel
Cantrill
Caleb Powers
John W. Davis
Harland Whittaker
W. H. Culton
Richard Combs
Henry EE. Youtsey
John Young Brown
Taylor
John Davis
Brown
Chadwick Delivers Reply to Secretary on Schley Remarks
Captain Chadwick personally delivers a letter to Secretary Long at the Navy Department responding to a newspaper report attributing derogatory remarks about Admiral Schley. Long says the subject is under consideration and declines further comment. Chadwick also declines to discuss the interview. Officials note a precedent from Captain Coghlan’s earlier utterance as the case may follow the department’s action.
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Chadwick
Navy Department
Long
Admiral Schley
Coghlan
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Lacey Bill Passes to Protect Birds and Ban Illicit Game
The House approved the Lacey bill expanding Agriculture Department powers to restore and regulate game and wild birds and to ban interstate trade in game killed against local laws. The measure passed 144 to 26, aiming to protect native birds and curb pest species.
Arguments in the Taylor case in the Supreme Court
The Kentucky governor ship contest opened in the U S Supreme Court with Helm Bruce for Governor Taylor arguing he remained governor after the certificate of election. Lawrence Maxwell for Beckham asserted the Kentucky constitution vested legislative adjudication in contests for state offices and federal courts had no role. Louis McQuown pressed Beckham’s issues as the day ended with Ex Governor Bradley to conclude for Taylor.
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Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Taylor
Helm Bruce
Bruce
Committee of Investigation
Lawrence Maxwell
Beckham
Maxwell
Federal Supreme Court
Kentucky State Court of Appeals
State Board of Canvassers
Louis McQuown
McQuown
Bradley
Attempted self harm in county jail involving M E Flanagan
Special Dispatch from Bozeman reports M. E. Flanagan attempted suicide with a broken glass in the county jail after being brought in from a westbound passenger. He cut his throat grievously but survived. relatives from St Paul have been notified but refuse involvement.
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Standard
Bozeman
M. E. Flanagan
St. Paul
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