British successes reported at every point in war news
London May 19 crowds cheered in Pall Mall and Parliament Square after Mafeking relief telegram news. The wave of patriotism filled the city with banners union jacks and music as Londoners celebrated and officials cautioned that full confirmation of dispatches would come later. Leaders noted troop movements toward Kroonstad and Thabanchu while reports from Pretoria and the war office kept expectations high.
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Marlborough House
Pall Mall
Parliament Square
Baner
Haden Powell
Arthur J. Babfour
House of Com Mone
War Office
Feaxon
Wyndham
Tomorry
Haden-Powell
Pretoria
Athambra
Transvaal
Her Majesty's Theater
Prince
Wales
Duke Duchess of York
Dennor Severat
Coventanton
Mafeking
Ana
St. George's Place
Anting
Nota
Lar
Ad Newton
Mlowing
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Tandon
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Hental
Nars
Ch Ti Retoria
Wan Gent
Tranievant
Toronts Descenb
Ace
New York
North American
Joseph Chambe Tan
Maveking
Ware
Lord Methuenent
Kroonstad
Hothassie
Muller
Thuretey
Lord Roberts
RIA
Broadye
Lindley
He 'Hine
Keoonetah
Rundle
Clocolan
Lourenco
Boer Government Likely to Propose Surrender Measures
Despondency grows after Boer reverses as Pretoria hosts a lengthy Traravaal executive meeting. Kruger and officials reportedly plan relinquishment. consuls depart for Lydenberg amid warnings of frontier collapse. British forces prepare for fresh movements with 12 000 Boers in the field and key tunnels and railways wrecked.
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Pretoria
Lydentsrg
Kruger
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Lora
Nel
Johannes Zarge' Ie
Kroanstad
Svanlere
Troers
New Castle Occupied as British Advance Continues
General Huller reports New Castle fell last night and today as the second division pushes through Ngutu to uproot enemy resistance. The invaders burned chapels and plundered homes while damaging bridges and vital waterworks. Railways suffer, pumping stations blaze, and a tense situation unfolds with 7000 troops before the town. Meanwhile Boer envoy reception plans in Washington are discussed with cautious diplomacy.
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London
Huller
War Office
New Castle
Who
Ngutu
Tagagene
Nkader
Anth
Kid McCoy Wins Easily Over Creedon in Broadway Ring
New York May 18 Kid McCoy defeated Dan Creedon at Broadway in a bout watched by a large crowd. McCoy dominated with jabs to the face and body, finishing Creedon with a solid left hook that sent him to the canvas. Creedon rose but was unable to continue as McCoy pressed the attack through the sixth round.
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Dan Creedon
Broadway
Tub
Mecoy
Pune
Biood
Creedon
Dan
McCoy
Andy
McCoy" Wan
Pneumatic tube lawsuit dominates Senate debate
In Washington on May 18 the senate spent nearly the day on the post office pneumatic tube service within the appropriation bill. Debates touched on Panama Canal investigations and Confederate memory, with senators Chandler Mason Carter and Wellington defending the bill while Allison Hate Tillman Lodge and Wolcott opposed. The discussion included accusations of canal conspiracy and calls for rigorous inquiry into the New Panama Canal syndicate, but no final action on the measure.
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Chandler
Mason
Carter
Wellington
Allison
Hate
Tillman
Lodge
Wolcott
Morgan
Panama Canal Company
McCumier
Philippine Islands
United States
United Check
Panama Canal
Dany
France
Panama
Canal Compa
United Stat Kaid
Itelf
Corp. Heen
Mor
Jersey
Congress
New Jersey
Nicaragua
Ralliey
United Tat
McCumber
North Dakota
Carolina Inter
Cattery
Caftery
Masia Ben Resus
Hameshira
Mr. Chandter
Wolf
Hale
Montana
Postottics
Telegraph Aid
Boston
Jase
Mrt
Hoar
New Hamponie
Chandlery
Powe
House Passes Bill to Pay Confederate Soldiers for Losses
Washington May 18. The house passed a measure to pay Confederate soldiers for losses and personal effects taken at Appomattox. The bill, introduced by Mr Cox of Tennessee, originally carried 200,000 dollars but was reduced and made indefinite. The act was moved through as a special commitment amid a broader trade and finance discussion. The report notes shifts in industrial stocks, wheat exports, and banking clearings, with prices and market movements reflecting postwar economic adjustments.
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Cox
Tennesse
Appomattox
Lee
Rome
Mort
Pittsburg
Taro
Maur
Pacific
United States
Canada
Fight to Finish Sets Spokane Convention Aim for Tie
Dominion of Canada coverage from Montreal and Spokane reports a heated fight to a tie at a convention. Indications show Godwin delegation to be seated as state chairman Maloney likely presides, with a pass contest seen as long odds. The King county convention precedent cited.
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Spokane
Wash
Aenaath
Godwin
Maloney
King County
Hart Men Seated as Congress Factions Eye Convention
Hart supporters position for the national convention as James Hamil ton Lewis may be coin flip. Local delegates expected to be instructed to back Jim for vice president. Governor candidate A Jawcett is on site while Tower’s interests draw scrutiny from state fish grain fod and tal o commissioners. The War Claims committee schedules action on May 18.
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Haitie
Olympia
Caton Mil
James Hamilton Lewis
King County
Gunport
Jim
A. Jawcett
Govern
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