British Advance Near Johannesburg Reported in Dispatches
London reports Lord Roberts近 march on Johannesburg while French and Hamilton clash with Boers. Dispatches describe demoralization in the Transvaal, scarce food, rising prices, and plans to relocate government if British advance continues.
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London
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
French
Hamilton
H. J. Whigan
Daily Mail
Transvaal
Pretoria
Staat
Watervalbovan
Delagoa Bay
Lydenburg
Steyn
Kruger
Proposa’s
Volksraad
Volksraad Express Approval of the Proposal, But Pres’dent Israger
British PM Balfour says no information on peace talks
In the House of Commons on May 2 1900 Mr Balfour stated he had no information regarding reported negotiations for peace with the Transvaal.
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London
House of Commons
Balfour
Transvaal
Lord Roberts Arrives at Klip River Near Johannesburg
At Klip River in May Lord Roberts announces his arrival near Johannesburg as his forces move forward. The report notes the proximity to the city and signals advancing activities in the area.
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Klip River
London
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Occupied Senekal and Servekal May 4 Engagement
General Rundle with artillery yeomanry and Wiltshires engages at Senekal and Servekal on May 4 as forces contest the area. No further details provided.
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Senekal
Servekal
Rundle
New Phase in Plague Crisis Spurs Chinatown Quarantine
San Francisco May 2S the plague situation enters a new phase with likely Chinatown quarantine. The move follows a federal injunction delaying inoculations, prompting local and state boards to act to control movement of Chinese and Japanese residents and goods.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
United States Circuit Court
Board of Health
Kinyoun
United States
State Board
Blunt
Texas
California
Morrow
de Haven
Hawley
Board of Supervisors
Kinyeun
British Forces Occupy Senekal in Boer-Campaign Sharpshooting
Under Major Dalbiac the Middlesex and Leicester regiments occupied Senekal. Boers were driven out by shell fire. A field cornet and several others were killed. British casualties totaled 11. Boers believed to be massing near Bethlehem.
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Middlesex
Leicester
Dalbiac
Senekal
Coret
Bethlehem
British forces near Johannesburg push into Transvaal
Lord Roberts reports from Klip River on May 28 that 20 miles of marching left 18 miles from Johannesburg. Boer positions were abandoned as Australian infantry moved in, with firing 10 miles to the left and farmers surrendering. Rundle occupied Senekal on May 24. no further word yet.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Klip River
Transvaal
Johannesburg
French
Ian Hamilton
Rundle
Senekal
Supplies reach Boers from Lourenco Marquez
London dispatches report continued Boer supplies from Lourenco Marquez and that foreign recruits for the Boer army also depart from that point.
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London
Lourenco Marquez
French at Johannesburg Cape Town May 28 Rumor
It is rumored that General Frenen has entered Johannesburg as reports from the Cape Town area on May 28 spread. The lack of confirmation and unclear source leaves the claim unverified.
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Johannesburg
Cape Town
General Frenen
Methodist Episcopal conference nears adjournment in Chicago
After three business sessions the quadrennial conference in Chicago advances toward adjournment with key actions on temperance and the church state of amusements. The debate over McKinley and the anti confiscate law spurred fierce discussion but the conference did not censuring the president or the attorney general. The minority amusements report was tabled, leaving the discipline unchanged.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Committee On Temperance
McKinley
Griggs
Death of Myron Jeffers prominent Madison sheep owner
Special Dispatch from Bozeman reports the death of Myron Jeffers from a brain tumor in New York where he sought relief from paralysis. A Montana old-timer, he moved here in 1864 and later near Ennis, owning large cattle herds and extensive sheep bands. His sons travel to Ennis for Thursday funeral.
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Jeffers
Montana
Ennis
Northern Pacific Moves in on Bellingham Bay Franchises
In Fairhaven on May 28 the Bellingham Bay & Eastern Railway filed with a special city council session for a waterfront franchise. The plan, backed by Peter Larsen and ex Governor Hauser of Montana, would extend 17 miles to connect with the Seattle International railroad near Wickersham and potentially block Great Northern tracks along the shore. Work on the extension is slated to begin within 60 days.
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Fairhaven
Wash
Northern Pacific
Bellingham Bay
Bellingham Bay & Eastern Railway Company
Great Northern
Bellingham Bay & Eastern
Governor Smith to Deliver Memorial Day Address at Fort Shaw
Special dispatch reports Governor Smith accepted an invitation to speak at the Fort Shaw Indian training school for Memorial Day next Wednesday. He will depart for Great Falls and visit the school tomorrow afternoon. The report notes other world events from Petersburg about a royal birthday dinner inviting the British Commons.
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Helena
Smith
Fort Shaw
Great Falls
Hardening of the Henin Claim Noted in City News
Minneapolis May 28 Judge John P Rea commander-in-chief of the 43 A R died at his home tonight from a disease described as hardening of the brain. The retired officer was a prominent local figure and served in civil duties after wartime service.
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Minneapolis
John P Rea
A. R. Im
Calumet & Hecla Copper Mine Fire Fires 4000 Idle Workers
Fire at Calumet & Hecla in Houghton Michigan forces total mine closure with 4000 idle workers and potential loss of 10 million dollars. Gas and smoke hamper rescue as seven of twelve shafts are air locked. The blaze endangers future earnings and stock value near 75 million dollars prior to disaster.
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Houghton
Mich
Calumet & Hecla
Timber Gang
William McCrae
Boston Exchange
Supreme Court sets motions for rehearing and trial dates
Helena May 28 The Montana Supreme Court met and set a series of trial and argument dates. Cases include Penn vs Olahauber June 1 and state ex rel Corrie vs Lindsay June 15, among others through July 6. Judge Hunt departed, Robert L. Ward to succeed after June 4.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Hunt
Penn
Olahauber
State
Cannon
Baker
District Court
Lacy
Mason
Seifred
Shafer
Maloney
Kelmonic
Nuss
Bennett Bros
Bishop Bron dell Returns From Rome Jubilee Visit
Helena May 2 Bishop John Brondell of the Montana diocese arrived home from Rome after attending the pope's jubilee. He received a reception at St Aloysius hall with Secretary of State Hogan welcoming him. He spoke to the crowd about the journey and the jubilee and brought sacred relics for the cathedral.
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Standard
Helena
John Brondel
Montana
Rome
St. Aloysius Hall
Hogan
Wong Yee Arrested in Colfax Murder Case
Wong Yee known as the Highl'nder is held on suspicion of killing Chinese gambler Ching whose threat was cut early Sunday. Deputy Sheriff Caries captured Wong Yee near Penawawa after a two mile chase Sunday afternoon.
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Colfax
Wash
Wong Yee
Ching
Penawawa
Caries
Fugitive Shot by Officer After Escape Attempt
A fugitive was stopped after two shots fired by an officer. On the second shot the fugitive fell face down and cried out that he had not been shot by Ching, asserting he did not shoot Ching as the officer approached.
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Ching
Dewey's Navy bounty cut in half by Supreme Court ruling
Washington May 28 The Supreme Court upheld the Court of Claims decision reducing Admiral Dewey's bounty from about 400000 to 206000 and the sailors' claim from about 820000 to 10000. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices White and McKenna dissented. Secretary Herbert petitioned for a rehearing.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Fuller
Justice Harlan
Harlan
Congress
Legislative
Court of Claims
White
McKenna
Byx
Herbert
Dewey
Washington House Keeps Busy on Alaska Bill and War Dept Costs
A dull day in the house ends with passage of the Alaska civil government bill and routine measures. Driggs repeats cost charges on the transport Sumner, citing $652 000 spent on refitting against a $160 000 original cost while the War Department reports $262 000. Senate passes resolutions to appoint ten first lieutenants in the Signal Corps and adds six subsistence officers. The house recesses to resume consideration of the District of Columbia code bill.
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Washington
Dalzell
Judiciary Committee
Richardson
Mr. Dadzell
Driggs
Sumner
Secretary of War
Navy Department
War Department
Senate
Signal Corps
White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation
Arizona
House
District Columbia
Attack on Boundary Mission Near Wei Hai Wei
Victoria May 28 reports that on May 3 a British boundary commission escort on the Jagan border was attacked by a hostile mob. Captain Watson and 606 men faced the assault. 30 attackers were killed while two officers Major Penrose and Captain Periar were wounded in the Chinese battalion’s defense. The unrest stemmed from protests over proposed taxes recently discussed in Chinese meetings.
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Periar
Mrs Samuel Kenney Pioneer Widow Dies at 75
Meanttie May 28 Mrs Samuel Kenney a Pacific Coast pioneer and widow of the late Samuel Kenney died today. She suffered rheumatism for several years and was 75 years old.
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Meanttie
Samuel Kenney
Pacific Coast
Beattie
Incoming Porto Rican secretary prepares to sail for post
In Washington in May Mr Justice William Hunt and Mrs. Kiuni are in the city. The new Porto Rican secretary is receiving instructions and will soon sail for his post of duty.
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Washington
Willam H. Hunt
Martiage of Katherine Stauffer Clark to Dr Lewis Rutherford Morris
Miss Katherine Stauffer Clark daughter of ex senator William Andrews Clark married Dr Lewis Rutherford Morris at St Thomas church New York. The bride received a $4,000,000 dowry for housekeeping and jewelry valued around $60,000 with a grand floral decor and 350 guests at a reception hosted by Mrs Everett M Culver. The couple plan a Southamption cruise aboard the Latharna and return in the fall.
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The
Standard
New York
Katherine Stauffer Clark
Montana
William Andrews Clark
Lewis Rutherford Morris
St. Thomas Church
Clark
Morris
Elisa
Everett M Culver
Inlaw
William Andrews Clark, Jr
Newbold Morris
G. Franklin Lawrence
Wirt Howe
Charles Thorndike Parker
William Harriman
Christine Pomeroy
California
Mae Pfouts
Butte
Everett Mallory Culver
J. Wesley Brown
Mendelssohn
Everett M. Culver
West 58Th Stree
South
Mrr Morris
Southampte
Mrs. Gulver
Norway
Sweden
France
Morri
Eton
William
Jones
Nevada
Clarence Hy Mackay
Hauser
E. R. Stauffer
A. Nebold Morris and
Ademiral
Higginson
Harry Watrous
Daniel Worden
W. Hull Weickhan
Charity gift directs 25500 to local relief efforts
Mrs Catherine Stauffer Morris daughter of Senator Clark directs Clark Bros bank cashier Alex J Johnston to distribute 5500 to charities in commemoration of her New York wedding. Five hundred go to Deer Lodge mayor one thousand to Associated Charities two thousand to Butte mayor and two thousand to be shared by churches to aid the sick and needy.
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Morris
Standard
Butte
Alex J. Johnsto
Clark Bros.’ Bank
Catherine Stauffer Morris
W. A. Clark
Lewis Rutherford Morris
New York
Deer Lodge
Associated Charities
Messesage
Miss Katherine Clark Sends $500 Relief Gift to Deer Lodge
Miss Katherine Clark, daughter of W A Clark, married in New York, telegraphed $500 to Mayor Conley of Deer Lodge for relief of the sick and needy. The Montana town, smaller in population, has its share of deserving residents who will benefit from the gift.
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Standard
Deer Lodge
Katherine Clark
W. A. Clark
New York
America
Montana
Alex Johnston
W. A. Clark & Bro
Butte
Conley
Miss Clark
Schooner Arthur B Towed to Port Townsend in Distress
The schooner Arthur B capt Ackerman sailing from Seattle to Cape Nome was towed to Neah Bay by a tug after a gale damaged two sails and her rudder. Aboard were 18 passengers plus crew. the ship, fitted out by Chicago Alaska Commercial, sent distress signals ignored by an Oriental steamer before rescue.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Arthur B
Ackerman
Seattle
Cape Nome
Vancouver Island
Neah Bay
Chicago, Alaska Commercial Company
Reversed decision in Phinney vs Mutual Life case
Washington telegram reports the U S supreme court reversed the San Francisco circuit and appeals courts and ruled for the Mutual Life Insurance Company in the long pending Phinney v Mutual Life matter. Guy Phinney died in 1893 and his life was insured for 100000 with unpaid premiums. The lower courts favored the widow seeking 97000.
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Seattle
Washington City
Supreme Court
Phinney
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Insurance Company
Guy Phinney
Tariff War Aimed at German Meat Imports
President J W Springer leads a push with Rep Bailey to tax German meat products entering the north United States after Germany imposes prohibitive duties. The measure, referred to Ways and Means, seeks to unify livestock groups including the National Live Stock Association and the American Short Horn Breeders and Hereford associations in pressuring Congress.
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Washington
J. W. Springer
Denver
National Live Stock Association
Congress
House of Representatives
Representative Bailey
Kansas
United States
German Empire
Ways and Means
Springer
American Short Horn Breeders’ Association
National Hereford Breeders Association
Germany
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Hay
Laurence Marquez
Louis Botha
Laing
Nek
Meidelberg
Lyd Nburg
Hind
Colorado
Aof Health
Myron Jeffers
AN. P. Move
Eutranece
Shure Peon
Bt. Petersburg
Cuor
Henin
Michigan
Stee
Casas
Harved Wu
Gulf of
Peehili
Katherine S. Clark
Lewis R. Morris
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