War Dispatches Describe Boers Quarreling as British Advance Near Vaal
London reports from Vredefort indicate Lord Roberts and General Hamilton advancing rapidly with the British in sight of the Transvaal frontier. Boers retreat south of the Vaal while papers and mail are censored, and rumors claim internal Boer quarrels and currency devaluation as forces contend.
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London
Lord Roberts
Vredefort Station
Hamilton
Viljoensdrift
Vaal River
French
Vaal
War Office
Transvaal
Bennett Burleigh
Daily Telegraph
Vredefort
Erste Geluk
Pretoria
Lourenco Marquez
Brekers
Krause
Klinke
Schuttee
Johannesburg
Komalipoort
Delasoa
Kruger
Lydenburg
Carrington
Rhodesia
Zambesi
Tabie Bay
Baden-Powell
England
Mafeking
Polfontein
Baratongs
Beifontein
Santi
Taungs
Cape
Ficksburg
Steyn
Bethlehem
Traynsvaalers
Free State
Mochenenz
Maseru
Basutoland
Boers Defend Steep South Bank With Rifle Pits
The Boers retreated but left crafted rifle pits along the steep south bank extending about ten miles. Gun emplacements were blasted into rocks and the grass was buried for seven miles to mark ranges.
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Kroondstad
Paardeberg
Operations push toward Vryburg in General Hunter’s brigades
Warrenton May 24 report says operations have moved forward and Hunter’s brigades occupied Vryburg last night amid road difficulties. The dispatch notes ongoing maneuvering and strategic pressure in the region as forces advance despite logistical challenges.
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Warrenton
Vryburg
Mixed force endures marches amid scarce water
A remarkable achievement under ration shortages and limited water. The brigade conducted forced marches with operations covering about 18 miles without rest. General Hunter travels to Vryburg today by train.
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Hunter
Vryberg
Trouble in Jersey as Boer Sentiments Spark clashes
On the island of Jersey British and French residents clash over pro Boer feelings. Troops charged with fixed bayonets to stop demonstrators from entering the French quarter after several collisions. Thirty arrests reported. The French consul notified Britain and the foreign office. the governor Sir Edward Hopton was held personally responsible for keeping order.
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London
St. Heliers
Island of Jersey
Edward Hopton
British occupy Vredefort and advance on Shoomansdrift
Official bulletin reports British forces occupying Vredefort and moving toward Shoomansdrift. General DeWet states federals hold Heilbron and Potchefstroom as calls to arms draw a noble response.
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Pretoria
Vredefort
Shoomansdrift
DeWet
Heilbron
Potchef Stroom
British column advances toward Vaal river at Vredefort
The British column, after an unopposed march, reached the Vredefort road at noon today and is now two marches from the Vaal river.
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Vredefort
Vredefort Road
Vaal
Vancouver Oarsman Challenges Hackett For 1000 Dollar Row
Robert N Johnston, an oarsman in training, issues a three mile race challenge to John L Hackett for 1000 dollars a side on Burrard Inlet, to be completed by July 15. A detachment of 107 officers and men arrives for Esquimalt, sailing from Chat ham England. Wellington Coliery seeks 500 white miners for the extension and Comox mines to replace Chinese workers. An overturned fishing boat near Point Atkinson likely resulted in deaths of its occupants.
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Vancouver
B. C
Robert N. Johnston
John L. Hackett
Rat Portage
Burrard Inlet
Esquimalt
Chatham
England
Wellington Coliery Company
James Dunsmuir
Wellington
Comox
Point Atkinson
Helena Herald to Change Management and Expand
Special Dispatch from Helena reports that if arrangements are completed by July 10 the Helena Herald will pass from Fisk Bros to a company led by KE L Boardman. First payment has been made, management vows to enlarge the paper, add a larger press report and issue a semi weekly edition while remaining Republican. The Fisk Bros will retire after 34 years of ownership.
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Standard
Helena
Helena Herald
Fisk Bros
KE. L. Boardman
Hillings Gazette
The
Herald
Pioneer Daily
Montana
Methodist conference renews most church office posts
Chicago May 23 The Methodist general conference reelected most secretaries and editors for the next quadrennium with four exceptions including the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education society secretary and the editors of the Central and Western Christian Advocates The committee on state of the church reported no action on women preachers and the card playing theater amusements issue faces a lively debate tomorrow
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Chicago
Methodist General Conference
Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Education Society
The
Missionary Society
Central and Western Christian Advocates
Methodist Church
State of the Church
Albert Morrow Charged With First Degree Assault
Papers from Judge Newell's court report Albert Morrow charged with first degree assault on Tom Torrence. Defendants brought in and a preliminary hearing set for June 2 at 2 o'clock. Both men reside near Parrot. Prosecution alleges Morrow had a loaded firearm and intended to kill.
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Twin Bridges
Newell's Court
Albert Morrow
Tom Torrence
Parrot
Morrow
Steamer Carried Over Cataract in British Guiana
A Georgetown dispatch reports the steamer with three convoys plunging over a cataract in the Potaro river, British Guiana, resulting in the loss of 40 lives. Local authorities confirm rescue operations are underway.
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London
Daily Express
Georgetown
British Guiana
Potaria River
Morgan says Nicaragua canal bill unlikely this session
In Washington on May 25 Senator Morgan of Alabama urged that the Spooner Philippine bill should not pass this session as it concentrates power in the president. He attacked canal syndicates, defended the Nicaragua canal, and warned the bill’s passage would threaten Senate checks. He also supported ratification of the Paris treaty and noted adjustments in General Henry’s widow pension.
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Washington
Spooner
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
United States
Philippine Islands
Lodge
Congress
Gallinger
Guy V. Henry
General Henry
Mr. Morgan
Cuba
Judiciary Committee
Philippines
Dewey
Manila
Aguinaldo
Singapore
Islands
Mexico
Bryan
New York
New Jersey
Darien
Railroad Commission
Morfan
Panama Canal Company
United States Congress
Panama Company
Nicaragua
Pny
Allison
Secretary of the Treasury
Massachusetts
Commissioner General of Immigration
Allen
Nebraska
Daniel Frmentrout
Pennsylvania
War on Boxers In China Prompt US Warning
Washington reports the United States has instructed Minister Conger to tell the Chinese government to promptly and thoroughly suppress the Boxer movement and guarantee peace and protection for Americans. The note leaves potential actions open if China fails to comply while parallel European powers act separately.
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Washington
United States
China
Conger
State Department
Wr. Conger
Gans Knocks Out Hawkins in Two at Broadway Club
New York May 2 Joe Gans of Baltimore stops Cal Hawkins of California in two rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club. The bout was originally scheduled for 25 rounds.
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New York
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Cal Hawkins
California
Broadway Athletic Club
Montana senatorial contest may end this session
Washington May 25 The Maginnis credentials appear destined to win a senate committee review, with Chandler’s resolution likely to pass but not be acted on before adjournment. The committee opposes Spriggs, viewing his appointment as fraudulent, and would seat Maginnis if any seating occurs. Carter presented Maginnis’s governor appointed certificate, Clark’s being similar. both laid on the table.
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Washington
Maginnis
Senate
Montana
Chandler
Clark
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Spriggs
Associated Press
Carter
T -Day
Smith
Martin Maginnis
Fredericksburg Memorial Cornerstone Ceremony Honors Army of the Potomac
President McKinley and Cabinet attend a corner stone laying in Fredericksburg honoring the Army of the Potomac. General Butterfield funds the monument. General Miles, General Sickles, and Civil War veterans witness the ceremony and pledge unity of former Union and Confederate soldiers. Public addresses praise national reconcili ation amid Cuba concerns and Anglo American détente. The event continues with veteran speeches and a later reunion service.
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Fredericksburg
Sth
Frederickshuro
McKinley
Miles
Army of the Potomac
Daniel Butterfield
National Memorial Association
General Butterfield
Colonel Hill
5Th Corps
Court House
St. George R Fitzhueh
Washington
Wilson
Wheeler
Ruegies
Crener
Merine Band
Marine Band
Society of the Fitomrque
George R. Fitzhugh
Martin T. McMahon
Fitzhugh
Virginia
Daniel F. Shales
Great Britain
United States
Europe
Spain
Cuba
Sickles
Georgia
Transvaal
America
England
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Opera House
Joseph Wheeler
Presbyterian Assembly Sees Peoria Overture Reconsidered
In St Louis the general assembly debates Peoria overture amendments on standing committee membership and chairmen appointments. Rev Hugh Lamont’s temperance amendment prompts a heated discussion amid reports on temperance and canteens. The creed revision committee gains Dr Charles A Dickey as chairman with Philadelphia chosen for 191 meeting.
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St. Louis
General Assembly
New York
Committee On
Temperance
Hugh Lamont
Presbytery of
Puget Found
Army of the United States
United States
Dr. Lamont
Dickey
Dra. Herrick Johnson
Illinois
J. Nicholls
Missouri
W. Fisher
Indiana
George B. Stewart
William McKibben
Pennsylvania
Samuel P Sprecher
Ohio
Benjamin J. Warfield
New Jersey
W. Dana
D. R. Noyes
Minnesota
Ef, W. Humphrey
Kentucky
W. R. Croft
John Parsons
Benjamin Harrison
Elisha Frazer
Michigan
John M. Harlan
Baltimore
Charles A. Dickey
Roberts
Philadelphia
Dr. Dickey
Parker Wins Decision In Denver Bout With Lawler
In Cripple Creek Colorado on May 23 the round go between Kid Parker of Denver and Jimmy Lawler of San Francisco ended in a decision for Parker after a 14 round bout at the opera house. Lawler broke his hand in the sixth round but continued to the finish as the crowd watched closely.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Kid” Parker
Denver
Jimmy Lawler
San Francisco
Opera House
Lawler
Parker
Roanoke Sails to Nome From Beaith With Passengers
The Roanoke, a famous gold boat of the North American Transportation and Trading Company, sailed late tonight from Beaith Washington bound for Nome with five percent passenger capacity.
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Beaith
Wash
Roanoke
Nome
North American Transportation and Trading Company
Rioting Continues as St Louis Strikers Attack Car
Sympathizers of the street car workers rioted along the Jefferson avenue line in St Louis today. About 160 shots were fired from the crowd and police as a patrolman Peter Wells was wounded in the left armpit. The dispute between the railroad company and unions appeared settled for now.
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St. Louis
Jefferson Avenue
Sullivan Avenue
Peter Wells
St. Louis & Suburban Railroad Company
Pension Day in Washington Stalls Alaska Bill Action
The House spent two hours on the Alaska civil government bill without finishing it and then adjourned after postponing 190 pension measures. South Carolina’s Mr. Talbert challenged passage, citing Dinsmore’s pension case and accusing the House of mismanaging pensions while widows of Gridley Meade and General Force received increased stipends.
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Washington
House
Talbert
South Carolina
Senate
Gridley
Olympia
Manila
W. 5. Meade
M. F. Force
Ohio
General Force
France
Force
Cincinnati
Bartlett
Georgia
Arthur Dinsmore
Congress
Dinsmore
Third Michigan Infantry
Invalid Pensions Committee of
Ss. W. Smith
Michigan
Gardner
Captain Gridley
Missionary Anniversary Reports Surge at Detroit Meeting
The Baptist missionary anniversary in Detroit shows the American Baptist Publication Society reporting year sales of $572,017, up $29,211 from the prior year. Receipts total $718,648 with assets at $1,514,816 and ties $451.03.
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Detroit
Mich
Baptist Missionary
American Baptist Publication Society
Baptist
Towne Names Sargent-at-Arms for Silver Republican Meet
Minneapolis May 25 Chairman Towne announces the appointment of J Campbell of Los Angeles as sergeant-at-arms for the national silver Republican convention.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Towne
J. ©. Campbell
Los Angeles
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Mystery
Cecil Rhodes
Weybere
Jersey
Hchald
Methodist
Presbyterian Assembly
Peoria
Pension Day
Mr. Talbert
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