Kruger Will Continue the War to the End
London reports from Kroonstad on May 14 state the war is practically over with Boer demoralization after Lord Roberts rapid advance. Kruger insists the fight will go on, while Boers retreat with guns and convoys, burning stores. Brabant and Rundle advance to Thaba N'Chu area as news on Buller and the Mafe relief column stays unavailable.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Daily Telegraph
Lockhead
A Seotchman
Kruger
Natal
Boschland
Steyn
Kandahar
the Times
Bethlehem
Brabant
Rundle
Thaba N'Chu
Hoepellok
Ladybrand
Buller
Mafeking
Backbone of the Boer resistance is broken at Kroonstad
May 12 report says British arrival prompted surrender attempts by Free States. Boers trek to Vaal river as Transvaal and Free State rift grows. Prisoners express fatigue with a war they deem doomed. many proclaim loss of liberty.
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Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Vaal
French
Steyn
Lindley
Free State
Roberts Advances. Boer Fate Settled in British Favor
Zeiger notes Boer desertions and praises Lord Roberts' advance as decisive. He compares it to Kandahar and says the situation now favors the British, deciding the Boers' fate. Steyn's eastward move fuels talk of rifts between Transvaalers and Free Staters.
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Zeiger
Lord Roberts
Kandahar
Steyn
Shattered idol Cronje surrender shocks Boer nation
London AP reports A. G. Hales describing Burgersdorp crowds weeping and railing at Cronje's surrender. Boers once worshipped him as a god. his capitulation shattered their faith and their cause, likening Cronje to a marble idol slain to a mud figure.
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Associated Press
London
Daily News
A. G. Hales
Gatacre
Cronje
Burgersdorp
Laager
Austerlitz
Paul Kruger
Ido
Orange Free State
Wilkinsons View on How Long the Boer War Will Last
Spencer Wilkin son argues in Leslie's Weekly that war duration hinges on country, resources, and resolve. He predicts three months of Boer resistance, six more months to occupy the country, and a 190000 strong British force under Lord Roberts to pressure the Boers. He notes guerrilla options for the Boers and the potential for broader world shocks to alter outcomes.
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New York
Spencer Wilkinson
London
Leslie's Weekly
United States
Great Britain
Lord Roberts
Tatal
Natal
Bloemfontein
Pretora
South Africa
London Report from Durban Dated Sunday May 14
The Standard quotes Durban dispatch noting continued heavy fighting in Met and a Red Cross train departed for the north last night. A fragment from Kroonstad dated Sunday mentions a fire at Tires.
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London
the Standard
Durban
Met
Red Cross
North
Leaders Report Urgent Movements Amid Uncertain Frontline Talks
A dated dispatch notes President Kruger shifting toward Lydenburg with President Steyn, joined by Gerord Botha. Reports mention movements between Toschgatt and Kroons'ad and reactions from observers about Kroorstad’s provocation, while a Lokal An military expert weighs in.
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Kruger
Lydenburg
Boon
Steyn
Gerord Botha
Toschgatt
Kroons'ad
Paves Es Sattent
Perth
Kroorstad
Lort Roberts
Lokal An
Kipling urges annexation of South African republics
London reports Brudyard Kipling conveys from Cape Town the appeal of a Wesleyan minister to the Wesleyan conference president supporting annexation. Kipling warns England must not desert loyalists or repeat costly conflicts, urging a clear sign of support.
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London
Brudyard Kipling
Cape Town
South Africa
England
Extreme measures alleged in Transvaal defense orders
London reports a Times correspondent says Transvaal secret session ordered all residents to aid in defense under amended military laws. Boers warned of last extremity as all kinds of people are pressed into service. Merchants protest clothing and corned beef stoppage. US Consul Hollis reportedly remonstrates over interference with American trade.
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London
Laurenco Marquez
The
Times
Transvaal
Republic
America
United States
Hollis
Seattle Ex-state mine inspector found dead near Lake Washington
The body of David Edmonds, ex state mine inspector, missing since May 3, was found in underbrush near Lake Washington. He appeared to have cut his throat with a razor after removing his hat, necktie and collar. A letter signed Edmonds saying he was tired of life was found near the spot. He had been in ill health.
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Seattle
Wash
David Edmonds
Lake Washington
Edmonds
Bodies recovered after B and O tunnel wreck near Fairmount Park
In Philadelphia on May 13 the search for bodies from the B and O tunnel wreck near Fairmount park continued. Three bodies were recovered today including Fireman Hinchman and two ramps. Engineer Laub remains buried under debris. Fire was not extinguished until today.
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Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Hinchman
Laub
Tony
Fire destroys Strathcoena Hotel at Shawnigan Lake
Fire this morning leveled the Strathcoena hotel a newly finished summer resort at Shawnigan Lake about 20 miles from Victoria. The structure was to be opened Tuesday and the loss is estimated at $25,000 with no report of casualties.
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Victoria
B. C
Strathcoena
Shawnigan Lake
Planning an Uprising Amid Manila Rumors and Junta Provocations
Manila sources report rumors of a native uprising tied to Filipinos leaving American employers and junta efforts to spark conflict. Officials doubt the insurrection will occur, noting arrests for concealed weapons and dispersed gatherings as context. General MacArthur adds decentralization and policy focus, naming staff duties and governor central authority.
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Manila
Pantaleon Garcia
United States Congress
Civil Commission
Senora Buencamino
Aguinaldo
Buencamino
McArthur
Oicers
Crowder
Governor Central
MacArthur
Troops Occupy Hilon Gos and Maasin in Leyte
Manila dispatch reports the 43d Volunteer Infantry occupying Hilon gos and Maasin on Leyte. Insurgents resisted the landing of American forces and suffered heavy losses while American troops endured three casualties.
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Manila
Hilongos
Maasin
Leyte
43D Volunteer Infantry
Investigators Start Postal Fraud Probe in Cuba
Washington May 13 Inspectors named by Postmaster General Stott to probe Cuba postal frauds left for Havana after a conference with Mr. Smith They will conduct a thorough inquiry into postal service conditions on the island Postmaster General Smith said there were no new developments and he would not discuss possible removal of Director Mathbone. General Wood's extradition request for Charles B Neeley goes to Gov Roosevelt with Neeley's lawyers seeking a U S court trial option.
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Washington
Stotth
Cuba
Havang
Smith
Mathbone
Wood
Charles B. Neeley
Durnett
New York
Roosevelt
Neeley
United States
Post to Relieve Cuba Posts Chief E G Rathbone
The Post will report that an order will be issued relieving E G Rathbone director general of posts in Cuba from duty. He faces accusations of extravagance and lax methods leading to an estimated $100,000 embezzlement. He is not accused of fraud, but his fitness for the role is in question. A department reorganization will follow.
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Washington
G. Rathbone
Cuba
Department of Posts
Neeley's Brick Yard Interest Valued at 1800
Court estimates Neeley's stake in a brick yard with machinery at about 1800 dollars, representing ten percent of the value. The figure reflects the yard's total estimated worth and industrial equipment included in the appraisal.
Bank Robbers Murphy and Estell Rampage Across Kansas
Emporia dispatch reports James Murphy and EF Estell pursued across Neosho valley after a Maryville bank robbery. Deputy Edward Roberts was killed in a sniper attack during the chase. A large posse sweeps the area as authorities vow lynching if the pair are caught.
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Kansas City
Emporia
Kan
Neosho Valley
James Murphy
EF. F. Estell
Edward Roberts
Dunlap
Murphy
Estell
Maryville
Roberts
Sargent
Busey
Lynchine
Striking Street Car Men Face Federal Injunction End
Kansas City and Kansas City Kansas street car lines ran normally on Sunday as a federal injunction limited interference. Unionists plan a mass meeting and a sympathy boycott led by the 53 unions of the industrial council.
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Kansas City
Holmes
Leavenworth
Industrial Council
Missouri
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
United States
Congress
Hook
Harry Bryan
Bryan
Paris Nationalists Win 20 of 30 Municipal Seats
Paris returns a nationalist majority in the second May balloting, gaining 28 new council members total and a sweeping 48 vote edge with royalists conservatives and dissident republicans. Crowds react on Boulevard Montmartre as Deroulede portraits and anti Jewish chants spark police action and arrests.
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Paris
Waldeck-Rousseau
Boulevard Montmartre
la Libre Parole
Paul Deroulede
Deroulede
Marseilles
Soleil du Midi
Francois Coppee
League of the French Fatherland
Te Gaulois
League
Palais Bourbon
Chamber of Deputies
the Figaro
Neeley questioned over Rich confession in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on May 13 C P W Neeley was summoned to his sister’s home and read the confession of Rich a leading young businessman and son in law of Joseph A Goddard Rich was an intimate friend of Neeley and helped him obtain a Cuban postal appointment They were closely associated professionally and personally but Neeley refused to comment further saying there must be a mistake
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Muncie
Ind
C. P. W. Neeley
Rich
Neeley
Joseph A. Goddard
Se Uves
Postal fraud case with Neeley awaited in Havana
Havana May 13 There are no fresh developments in postal frauds but light will be shed when C. W. W. Neeley can be brought here. Military authorities will not disclose evidence until the issue is before the court.
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Havana
C. W. W. Neeley
RACES AT VAILSBURG HIGHLIGHT N J BIKE MEET
Five thousand attended at Vailsburg N J for bicycle races. John T Fisher of Chicago won the half mile professional handicap with Frank Kraemer and Howard B Freeman earning final spots. The five mile professional handicap drew protests as Dan Kraemer led many to believe he won.
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New York
Vailsburg
N. J
Frank Kraemer
Howard B. Freeman
John T. Fisher
Chicago
Freeman
Kraemer
Howard Freeman
Dan Kraemer
J. T. Fisher
PD. Kraemer
G. Williams
F. D. White
Grandview
J. Eaton
MacEachran
Social Democrats vote rejects amalgamation in Indianapolis
Hugo Miller reports a referendum in Indianapolis with 1313 to 931 vote against uniting with the Kangaroo branch of the social labor party. The decision will force Job Harriman off the social democratic ticket for vice president.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hugo Miller
Social Democrats
Social Labor Party
Job Harriman
Social Democratic
Miner Killed in Marysville Shaft Disaster
Special Dispatch reports a mining fatality at Bald Mountain near Marysville. A miner, unnamed, fell in a shaft and died. Coroner Brooke plans an inquest. The death occurred recently with few details available at night.
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Marysville
Andard
Helena
Jordan
Brooke
Bald Mountain
Thomas Cruse
St. Paul
Maryeville
Strike at Quincy Mine Continues Amid Tense Talks
Special Dispatch from Houghton reports the strike at the Quincy mine remains active with ongoing negotiations underway. Workers and management are engaged in tense talks as stalemate persists.
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Houghton, Mich
Quincy
Miners Face Strike Over Rock Removal At Franklin Arcadian
About 1,000 miners at Franklin and Arcadian properties held meetings as a rock strike looms tomorrow due to trammer refusals to accept a settlement. The workers want to continue mining but cannot without trammers to remove rock.
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Franklin and Arcadian
Irish Nationalists Reunite on Public Platform in Manchester
John E Mond and John Dillon appeared together at a Free Trade Hall Irish demonstration marking the end of a troubled split. They urged unity and pledged support for the united Irish league and Parnell era policy, denouncing Lord Salisbury and stressing Ireland’s right to secure its rights.
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Manchester
John E. Redmond
United Irish Nationalist Party
John Dillon
Free Trade Hall
Redmond
Dillon
Ireland
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Dillon
Parnell
United Irish League
Clark Case Triggered For Tuesday In Senate
Washington reports the senate will resume the naval appropriation bill and pass it that day. Senator Chandler will call up the Clark case on Tuesday and press for a vote, likely keeping it before the chamber. The week may also see action on the post office appropriation bill and Montana matters.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
Clark
Walcott
Montana
House set to pass final deficiency and academy bills this week
Washington reports the House will send the general deficiency and military academy appropriation bills to the Senate this week and then settle differences in conference. Leaders expect sine die adjournment by June 1, with possible day by day adjournments if delays occur. The Senate army reorganization bill may be taken up Wednesday as other matters are wrapped up.
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Washington
House
Senate
Military Academy
Swindle Uncovered In Chicago Water Meter Fraud
Chicago police reveal a scheme defrauding the city of about 200000 dollars. Clarence M. Wolfe and George W. Piggott of the water office are charged and reportedly confessed after being caught altering a Ranier hotel water meter. Additional arrests anticipated.
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Chicago
Colleran
Clarence M. Wolfe
George W. Piggott
Wolfe
Piggott
Ranier
Helena Cook Dies Suddenly At Work In Beer Hall
Special Dispatch reports Henry Field a Helena cook who worked at the Central beer hall on Maca street collapsed at work and died from apoplexy. He had lived in Helena for several years and bid his wife goodbye before leaving to pick up a package.
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The
Standard
Helena
Henry Field
Central Beer Hall
Oper Maca Street
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