Anxious Britain awaits Mafeking relief news
London news wires report almost breathless interest as details of Mafeking relief circulate. Messages from Laurenco Marques and Praetoria describe skirmishes, surrounding actions, and strategic moves by General Caden-Powell and Boer forces, with officials hinting at possible annexation and shifting loyalties as May 1 passages pass without definitive word.
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London
England
Laurenco Marques
Praferia War Office
Caden-Powell
Sapel Ett
Kroser
Bulawayo
Bulawayni
Pitsang
Mafeking
Tivers
Rihenostersprult
Ersonstad
Hotha
Delarey
Ol Wier
Steyn
Harpone
Faye
Brabant Sayn
Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Ant
Traign Ead
Boers Welcomed in New York City Arrival
Delegation from South Africa arrives in New York escorted by reception committee. Officials from Municipal Assembly and De for tem greet the visitors at Motel Manhatas hall as they express hope for a warm American welcome and freedom for their mission ends.
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Hhoer
Manhatas Hall
Municipal Assembly
Cums van Wyex
New York
America
Allan
Fragmented Public Speech on Peace and Freedom
Fragmented speech argues pride in American aims and sympathy for reform. It claims unity across classes, urging truthful appeals to persuade free Americans toward retaining freedom and stopping war, while mentioning a commission member and future hope for peace.
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Wannot
America
Ke Tan ‘Tenneatier
Waa Reninateie
Touwin
United States
Weimar
Slater
Strike Still On In St Louis Shows No End In Sight
Prolonged battle between Woulec transit company and the army. Workers plan to vote on ratifying a railway company proposition after mass meeting. Officials state no reinstatement for striking employees and resist replacing them. Strike continues amid heated discussions and planned action for Saturday.
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St, Louis
St. Louis
Woulec Transit Company
Tte Army Se
Branall Company
Northen
Immigrant inspection efforts widen to Hawaii and duties
May 17 report from Commissioner General Picherly outlines steps to study immigrant arrivals from Hawaii and other countries. Chief clerk tasked to travel to Honolulu for thorough examination and data collection on numbers, origins, and conditions. Spokane officials note upcoming rate reviews and transport policy changes set for June and July. Omaha dispatch mentions Governor Paynter and police commission in related context.
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Washington
Picherly
Immigration Bureau
Hapolity
Spokane
Wash
Wwe
Wanex
Omaha
Neb
Er Ae
Ayticlan
Paynter
Ora Sudee Helcomb
Wen Dine Fre
Police Commission
Justice Hunt Offered Secretaryship of Porto Rico
Special Dispatch to the Bandara Washington May 17 President ac Kinley tendered Associate Jus Hunt the secretaryship of Porto Rico and he signified willingness to accept. He was recommended by Senators Carter and Chandler and others. This appointment would be of great importance in the Chilean campaign, the justice was told by telegraph today to arrange duties. Senator Chandler expressed pleasure with the recognition and the question of a successor to Governor Allen was raised.
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Bandara
Washington
acKinley Haw
Jus Hunt
Porto Rico
Carter
Chandler
Cams
Jliat Ce
Ia Ileader
Justice Hunt
Allen
United Baton
Atrocious Abuse of Temporary Authority Continues
The report quotes Senator Harris Pettus defending Clark's Montana appointment as broadly approved, while critics accuse Clark of criminal conduct. Debates focus on his guilt findings, potential political costs, and the state's fiscal burden tied to his campaign and alleged corruption.
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Clark
Harris Wat Pettus
Springs
Montana
Forged Name Claim Sparks Falls Staniars May 17
A fragmentary note alleges a forged signature on a claim to back Lieut Governor Spries. The writer says a telegraph attempt to mislead officials occurred and that people who saw the message should not forge or misrepresent his name.
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Staniars Reat
John Decrig
Standard
Lark
Independent Telegrams Rage Over Gubernatorial Appointment Controversy
The Independent reports furious telegrams to Democratic leaders opposing Lieutenant Governor Spriggs appointing W A Clark to the U S Senate seat. Signers accuse the action of betraying party principles and criticize Spriggs and Myrgee in blunt terms, urging a swift public response and full disclosure of signer counts and telegraph costs.
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Lea Ling Democra
Igeet
Shaiman
Democratic
Ign
Pettus
Mareis
Privitexen
Ions
Washington, D.C
William A. Clark
Senate
Morigys Mets
Enairmasi
Ubon
Spriggs
W. A. Clarke
Bill Furner
Clark
Tom. Dick
Fragmentary note hints at signed document by teens
A partial transcription mentions two boys not yet out of their teens who were seen to sign a document. The message likely will be wired to Senators Pottus and Harris, with an Independent faction promising payment.
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Harry
Autoons
Pottus
Harris Taenent
Mele Fou
Governor Smith Charges Fraud Amid Clark Senate Contest
May references from Montana detail Governor Smith seeking Attorney General Nolan’s advice on challenging Senator Clark’s resignation dates and the Clark appointment. Reports claim alleged fraud in Clark’s nomination by Lieutenant Governor Spriggs and notes petitions circulating around several towns. The Gran County Republican platform denounces allies who voted for the prior nomination and calls out traitorous conduct.
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Chicago
Monteye
United States Senate
Clark
Smith
Nolan
Smith Wi
Charles A. Clark
Spriggs
Lecal
Overnor
Montana
Martin
Point
Maginnis
Owen
Philipsburg
Granounty
United States
Prisoner shot at officer during escape attempt on Hamilton Street
In Butte, Prisoner W. H. Clifford evaded police as Officer Radmitovich pursued him on Hamilton Street toward the county jail. Clifford, jailed for overcoat and gold match thefts, fled through an alley and along Broadway and Granite, firing when cornered. He was recaptured and locked up awaiting transfer. The incident drew a small crowd before police clarified the danger had passed.
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Radmitovich
Hamilton Street
W. HL. Clifford
Johnnie Burns
Southern Hotel
Butte
Hamilon
Granite Street
Radmirovich
Cheford
Wat
Colored woman accused in street altercation last night
An officer attempted to detain He Mardy after a disturbance on the street. A man named Snowball drew a knife, but the officer quickly overpowered him and disarmed him. The incident led to the temporary detention of the parties and continued inquiries Saturday. Found-trip tickets noted for Deer Lodge on Sunday with single-day validity.
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Trounie
Eifte Wil
Whitenal
Deer Lodge
Cowardly Bomb Attack Targets Consul in RoC
Fragmentary report notes a bomb threat aimed at the consul's window in Portuguese Canal de Rouen Cann Varro and household. A suspect named Luis C. Carmard faced accusations amid broader tensions referenced by Hawaiian territorial ambitions and a May delivery in Honelutt.
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Victoria
Roc
Honelutt
Canal de Rouen
Varro
Luis C. Camard
Rewa
Hawaii
Ancora
Dale
Hloneluth
Directors Elected for Solid Board of Directors
Association on x elected a solid board with rotation including A P Bray Alex J dohtston C Might a Mr Vivian William Morgan D J Hennessy Geor Casey Je Ricks We Passmore Fuck Hlodgens ew Harris an 0.
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Association On x Solid Board of
A. P. Bray
Alex J. Dohtston
C. Might
Mr. Vivian
William Morgan
D. J. Hennessy
Geor Casey
Je. Ricks
Hlodgens
Ew. Harris
Shielded Neeley Charged In Havana Post Office Conspiracy
A May inquiry in Washington spots charges against the Havana postmaster and associate figures. Accused conspire with Corydon Rich to alter vouchers and permit transactions worth over a dollar eight. Names include Jorge Mascaro and William Ervey of the island, with alleged involvement in altered measures and undetected criminal intent. Shooting by Captain McGovan referenced.
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Thompson
Havana
WM. Ervey
Island
Jorge Mascaro
Arr Seaterdas
Corydon Rich
Feld C.F
Piakting Neesnya
Mascara
Rich
Patie
Plague Spreads Across Australia Reported In May
Vancouver May 11 The steamship Aorangi’s arrival from Sydney reveals 142 plague cases and 49 deaths there by April 25. Authorities warn cleansing zones won’t stop spread as infected rats are destroyed and widespread measures cost 30,000 pounds monthly. The Antarctic Southern Cross returns to Tasmania healthily, while Sydney’s Millale wrecks leave one dead and many injured.
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Vancouver
B.C
Australia
Sydney
New South Wales
Ave Tralian’ Colonia
Southern Cross
Tasmania
Borcherevittek
Innset
Millale
Cold Harn
McKinley Annex Shows Barker Urging Populist Vote
Wharton Barker to day urged President McKinley to address the Populist movement. He claimed the party may split with Democrats this year, jeopardizing Bryan’s nomination and votes in key states like New York New Jersey and Delaware. A Pennsylvania railroad collision near Mount Holly injured several.
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Wharton Barker
McKinley
Barker
Bryan
Pornibhe
Prestdigen
UN Democrats
Feuid
New York Jersey
Sland
Delaast
Mount Holly
N. J
Pemberton
Aseyved
Wrightstown
Frentan
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