British Force Advances Toward Kroonstad in War Dispatches
London reports four thousand cavalry and heavy infantry moving near Smaldeel and Zand River as Lord Roberts presses toward Kroonstad. Mafeking endures dire shortages. Transvaal volksraad refuses to falter, while Baden-Powell and British relief efforts unfold across multiple fronts with looming Natal moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Baden- Powell
Transvaal Volksraad
Almghty
Lord Roberts
Closing of the 1899 Volksraad in Pretoria
Pretoria reports the official closing of the 1899 Volksraad with General Joubert and others honored posthumously. President Kruger opened the 1909 session amid vows of unity, peace aims, and praise for the Free State and Transvaal, while foreign diplomats attended and the crowd filled the hall.
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Pretoria
Volksraad
General Joubert
Decock
Joubert
Kruger
Jourke
Rvaadzaal
Free State
Transvaal
Great Britain
Republica Te
Lord Salisbury
Europe
United States
Boer reinforcements bolster Mafeking defense
A dispatch from Colonel Plumer’s camp dated April 26 reports Boers around Mafeking gradually reinforced to about 3,000 men. Plumer has succeeded in communicating with Mafeking, as of May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurenco Marquez
Carrier Pigeons Used in Communications With Relief Column
In a bid to aid the southern relief column, means of carrier pigeons are being employed to establish communication. The effort seeks to bridge gaps in field messaging and ensure steady updates on the relief operation.
British Rail Damage Delays Supply Lines in War Dispatch
Lord Roberts reports damage to the Brandfort to Smalleel railway and a broken Wet River bridge. Rackwrecks found by West Australian infantrymen slow supplies as Wynberg is taken by the Highland Brigade. Brabant joins Rundle near Thaba N'Chu as Boer positions are deemed impregnable. Mafeking relief expected. Cape Town dispatches note rapid British advance demoralizing Boers.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Smaldeel
Brandfort
Wynberg
Highland Brigade
Smalleel
General Brabant
Rundle
Thaba N’cu
Thaba N'Chu
Steyn
Cape Town
Juad Hoberts
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Boers Put to Flight Near Fourteen Streams
London reports from Lord Roberts dated Smaldeel describe General Hutton's mounted infantry reconnoitering the Zand river and finding the enemy in force while General Broadwood’s cavalry and Ian Hamilton’s force had similar results. General Hunter occupied Fourteen Streams with aid from General Paget on the Vaal river left bank, where artillery made the enemy position untenable. a six inch gun proved very useful as infantry advanced and the enemy retreated, abandoning clothing and ammunition.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Smaldeel
Hutton
Zand
Broadwood
Ian Hamilton
Hunter
Paget
Vaal
Warrenton
Sth
Boers Prepare Bold Stand Near Zand River
Smaldeel reports in the Orange Free State on May 7 that General Hutton's advance camp of the Colonial regiment is settled at Lodgelegen Welgelegen. Boers plan a major stand near the Zand river as engineers repair a railroad to the Vet river south side and work on a deviation across the river bed.
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Smaldeel
Orange Free State
Cleneral Hutton
Colonial Regiment
Lodgelegen
Welgelegen
Zand River
Vet River
Plot to assassinate Lord Roberts prompts warnings
London May 8. The Standard reports that officials have received word of a plot to kill Lord Roberts. He has been warned and telegrams are exchanged between Cape authorities, Lord Roberts, and the home authorities on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Cape
British Camp Forming at Fourteen Streams in Cape Colony
A British camp forms at Fourteen Streams while the old railroad bridge is repairable within a week. A Boer prisoner states 10 000 burghers are moving toward Christina.
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Warrenton
Cape Colony
Christina
American Tract Society Annual Meeting and Finances
The American Tract Society in New York awaits its annual meeting in the city with focus on a mortgage paid office building at Nessau and Spruce Streets. General O Howard will report progress toward the $200,000 fundraising goal as the society seeks to restore financial health after last year’s $5,000 deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
American Tract Society
Nessau and
Spruce Streets
Tract Society
O. Howard
Church House of Holy Trinity Church
Mailadelphia
Howard
Hopi Ruins Searched by Two Museum Expeditions
The Field Columbian Museum will send two expeditions to northern Arizona and other Northwestern states over the coming months. Two assistants depart for Arizona for six months and Dr George A Dorgey curator begins a three month tour through Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Washington Oregon and California.
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Chicago
Arizona
Anthropological
Field Columbian Museum
George A. Dorgey
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Bank to Handle 3 Million in State Certificates in Seattle
Seattle news notes a deal with Morris and White to manage 3,000,000 dollars in state certificates tied to the filling of state title lands. R. K. Moody of Portland served as counsel for the banking firm in Seattle as the agreement was closed.
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Seattle
May
Beatts & Lake Washington Water Way Company
Morris & Whitehead
R. KE. Moody
Portland
Ore
Wee
Chiefs of Police Convention Opens in Cincinnati
The seventh annual international convention of police chiefs opened in Cincinnati with about 300 attendees. New York Police Department chief Devery attended as a representative, and the conference will run for four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chiefs of Police
New York
Devery
Populist Convention Sees Delegates Grow Amid Debate
Sioux Falls May 8 The national committee named P L Kingdell of Minnesota temporary chairman R E Gray of Oklahoma secretary and Eugene Smith of Illinois Leo Vincent of Colorado as assistants The delegate total rose from 60 to 1000 sparking intense debate over vice presidential choice and potential conference plans between Democrats and populists.
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Sioux Falls
N. D
P. L. Kingdell
Minnesota
R. E. Gray
Oklahoma
Eugene Smith
Ilinois
Leo Vincent
Colorado
Wdgerton
California
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Bryan
Allen
Kansas City
Watson
Butler
North Carolina
Pettigrew
Omaha
Towne
General Weaver
Town
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
New York
Sulser
Rleyvengon
Townes
Bryen
Delecates Washburn and Brown
Marvechusetts
Vliste
Trowne
Donnelly Leads In Middle of the Road Rally at Cincinnati
At a prolonged national committee meeting in Cincinnati plans for the national convention near in Robinsons opera house were outlined. Donnelly announced his candidacy for president while M W Howard and D C Deaver were floated for top tickets and Nebraska pledged its 46 votes to Howard and Deaver. Nearly 700 delegates are expected with broad representation aside from four states. Secretar y Barkers expense report praised cost under 800 dollars. Deaver declined a future four year chairmanship.
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Cincinnati
National Committee
Robinson
Resolutions Committee
Ignatius Donnelly
Donnelly
M. W. Howard
Alabama
D. C. Deaver
Nebraska
Barker
Howard
Deaver
Arizona
New Mexico
North
South Carolina
Vermont
Lincoln
National Reform Press group endorses Populist platform move
Editors and proprietors from the South and West met in Cincinnati to back a platform for the People’s Party. Proposals include initiative and referendum, government paper money, railroad nationalization, public ownership of franchises, abolition of trusts, electable judiciary, compulsory arbitration, and graduated income tax. The clause on Philippine independence was removed after debate.
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Cincinnati
May
National Reform Press Association
National Committee
Omaha
People's Party
Walters
Indianapolis
Riots Shut Down St. Louis Transit Amid Strike
In St Louis on May 8 unrest by about 3 600 transit workers and supporters halted electric and cable lines, with rioters attacking motormen and conductors. Windows were smashed, injuries reported, and police struggled to restore order as crowds filled downtown streets.
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St. Louis
Washington Avenue
Locust Street
Sixth
Eighth
Grand
Franklin Avenues
Taylor Avenue
Election officers named for national group
Were elected: President Paul Bixen of Chillicothe Missouri vice president C W Walters of Indianapolis secretary Joseph Bodenheimer of Dalton Georgia corresponding secretary J W Btreacher of New Jersey.
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Paul Bixen
Chillicothe
C. W. Walters
Indianapolis
Joseph Bodenheimer
Dalton, Ga
J. W. Btreacher
New Jersey
Dawes Chosen Temporary Chairman at Illinois R Congress
In Peoria May convention, Charles Dawes named by Cullom Reeves Carter trio as temporary chairman, defeating Tanner Hanecy faction. Hawes elected to preside by 789 to 275, Dawes urges government action to curb trusts while endorsing limited corporate scale to lower prices.
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Peoria
Tanner-Hanecy
Hawes
Dawes
Clash at Ocean mine No. 1 as Georges Creek miners strike ends in assault
About 1,000 Georges Creek miners faced an equal number of union men at Ocean mine No. 1 during a resumed work attempt. John Davidson was beaten after entering the mine against union protest, with several others injured. Sheriff and deputies moved to Lonaconing as mobs reportedly control Eckhart and Midland meetings.
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Cumberland
Georges Creek
Worck
Ocean Mine No. 1
John Davidson
Lonaconing
Martin
Eckhart
Midland
Political convention stalls as credentials committee controls fate
W Peters of Chicago served as temporary secretary as the convention adjourned, with the credentials committee in control and no afternoon output. The body awaits morning reports amid speculation on the temporary organization’s impact on governor nominee races and Hanercy's support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Peters
Chicago
Hanercy
McKinley Support Seen At West Virginia GOP Meet
Fairmont May 8 The Republican state convention chose delegates at large W C Ss H Gramm J BE Danna and others endorsing a softer civil service law approach. The platform backs the gold standard and McKinley administration while credentials oust Dr J J Constall for refusing to support Senator Scott last year. Delegates are instructed to back McKinley’s renomination.
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Payette County
Neemture
Scott
McKineley
Idaho Republicans Set May Delegates to National Convention
At the Idaho state Republican convention delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the national convention in Philadelphia. W. H. Eastman of Boise was named as state at large delegate. Page B1 carries further details.
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Ton
Idaho
Philadelphia
Paterna T-Large
Siman
HW. G. Eastman
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Lord Methuen
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St. Helena
Louis Botha
Lucas Meyer
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Wepener
Clocolan
Cecil Rhodes
Beira
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Frederick Carrington
Richards
Begble’s Works
Lord Mebetta
Vlot
Votice
Pops
West Virginia
Edmiston
POP Editors
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Burt Gilbert
Samuel W. Lee
National Executive Board
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Taylor
J. F. Shirley
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Tanner Hanecy
M'Kinley
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