Yeomanry Surrender Report Shocks Britain As Boers Triumph
Lord Roberts reports the 13th Imperial Yeomanry was forced to surrender near Lindley on May 31 after a superior Boer force, with Methuen attempting relief but failing. The dispatch notes heavy Boer strength and a five hour running fight before rout.
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London
Jane
England
Lord Roberts
Thirteenth
Imperial Yeomanry
Pretoria
13Th
Lindley
Methue
Comani
Two Cases In Circuit Court Verdict For Defendants
In circuit court the case of A. A. McCurry against Jerry Wilson Frank Harris and Joe Smith ended with a verdict for the defendants. The Atlanta Building case Bondurant versus Atlanta Building is new on the docket.
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Cirewit
A. A. McCurry
Jerry ©. Wilson
Frank Harris
Joe Smith
C. E. Bondurant Va
Atlanta
Sewing Silk Sets and Household Linens Ad
Advertises 100 sets of sewing silk and two packs of patterns and stove polish. Mentions cotton checks sets and four by four sheeting sets with two patterns per set and a one cent stove polish offer.
Anniston Public Building Bids To Be Advertised Immediately
Washington reports the supervising architect will advertise for bids at once for the construction of the Anniston public building. After completing red tape, construction will begin and site selection is imminent with government deciding the final location amid local speculation. The project is advancing rapidly and should be underway before mid summer.
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Anniston
Washington
Born United Were Cut Apart Siamese Twins Case
Despatches from Rio de Janeiro report the separation of Rosas Sina and Maria ten year old twins born joined at the torso. X ray showed seven ribs fused and a single liver. Surgeon Dr Ramos divided the rib cage. liver separation followed after a pause due to shock. The liver operations were completed and appeared successful.
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New York
Jane
Desepatches
Rio de Janeiro
Rosassina
Maria
Ramos
Severe storm damages Montgomery landmark and surrounding area
A severe wind and rain storm struck Montgomery causing 1.02 inches of rainfall in 25 minutes. The historic Confederate White House suffered roof and chimney damage with interior flooding. Trees and signs were blown down and telephone and streetcar lines were disrupted.
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Montgomery
Jane
Confederate White House
East and West Railroad title case heard in Birmingham
In Birmingham on June 6 Chancellor Kelley will hear the East and West railroad dispute a case decades in Alabama courts tracing the Dell City to Cartersville line 125 miles through northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia The Brownings Eugene Kelley and the Kelley estate are involved with Bealyard Air Line Company potential sale of interests under a court formality General Pred Ferguson and A T London counsel for the Brownings and Kelley estate respectively
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Birmingham
Kelley
Alabama
Supreme Court
East and West Railroad of
Dell City
Ala
Cartersville
West Georgia
St. Clair
Eugene Kelley
Browning Brothers
New York
Iis
Partien
Brownings
Kelleys
Ture
Bealyard Air Line Company
General Pred &. Ferguson
A. T. London
Kelley Estate
Hoyer the Tailor Builds on Skill and Up-to-Date Work
The craftsman Hoyer emphasizes refined tailoring as key to his business. He highlights skilled workmanship and modern methods as central to delivering better garments.
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Hoyer
First ex Confederate promoted to brigadier general
General Joseph Wheeler of Alabama is now a brigadier general in the regular army after senate confirmation at midnight. He is the first ex Confederate to receive that rank, with two medical officers the only other ex Confederates to secure regular officer ranks. The appointment is generally commended.
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Washington
Jone
Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
Senate
Wheeler
Married on the Water at Oxford Lake
G W Chambers of Anniston Electric and Gas and Mie Betle Bryant were married aboard a boat on Oxford Lake at 3:50 PM by Rev. L Fo Goal win. The ceremony was intimate with about a dozen friends, and the event was described as a unique and joyous lakeside wedding.
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G. W. Chambers
Anniston Electrics and Gas Company
Mie
Betle Bryant
Oxford Lake
Pretoria Surrender and Armistice Talks Reported
London dispatch cites Lord Roberts reporting Pretoria fell into British hands after Boer forces retreated. Ian Hamilton mounted infantry advanced to within 2000 yards. de Lisle sought surrender terms but were refused. Botha agreed to protect women and children as troops moved in. Mrs Kruger and Mrs Keroge noted in Pretoria amid evolving captures and prisoner movements.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Ian Hamilton
de Lisle
Vane
Botha
Sitka
Dhe
Oelock
Merch
Cere
Pretesse
Mes
Hotha
Kerogee
Waterval
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Bryan Indorsed
Says Lord Roberts
David B. Hill
Richard Croker
Edward Murphy
Augustus van Wyck
Frank Campbell
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
C. Morgan Sanford
James Shevlin
Frederick Cook
Rochester
Robert ©. Titus
Buffalo
Chicago
Kansas City
Porto Rico
United States
W. J. Bryan
Aminros
Circuit Court
Mets
Seta
Baturda
O’bryant & CO
White House
Confederacy
Renee
Kitradge
Teuth
Roberts
Mrs. Kruger
John Bull
South Africa
Lemon’s
Street
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