Front News Says General Roberts Urged to Act
London papers rail at slow progress as cavalry withdraws to Bloemfontein and the advance stalls. Reports cite strained supplies, need for fresh horses, and mounting public impatience. Colonel Dalgety’s force at Wepener idled by siege losses. Dutch peace delegation seeks America.
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Wierd Roberta
Standard
French
Bloemfontein
Batra
London
Daly Chronicle
Lord Roberts
Bloemfonstein
Times
Paardeberg
Bloemfonteeth
Post
Daily
Mat
Long
Colenso
America
Netherlands
Europe
Dalgety
Wepener
British Seize What They Can As Boer Lines Collapse
Bloomfontein April 23 British forces press to clear the military situation as operations minimize Boer pockets. General Pole-Carew reports advancing gains and reduction of resistance with supplies and material falling into British hands.
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Bloomfontein
Pole-Carew
Boer Position at Thabanchu Threatened by British Advance
The narrative describes Boer efforts to seize forage and issue receipts, while British forces tighten control. Thabanchu and its approaches are strongly held, and Ladybrand with unfriendly Hasutos on the border creates a highly dangerous situation for Boer forces as the British advance nears.
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Boley Bt
Thabanchu
Ladybrand
Boer peace mission sails to United States next Thursday
Members of the Boer peace mission will sail from Rotterdam to the United States next Thursday evening aboard the Maesdam. Dr Loyds and Dr Mueller will not accompany the delegates. The delegates will visit Amsterdam tomorrow.
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United States
the Hague
Boer Peace Mission
Rotterdam
Nne
Maesdam
Loyds
Dor. Mueller
Amsterdam
British tohold Thabanchu headlined into war transfers
Bloemfontein April 29 British plan to hold Thabanchu for strategic control to deter future raids. Boers retreating to farms and many take oaths of allegiance. Yet officials warn such oaths may mask unrest and rear disturbances.
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Bloemfontein
Thabanchu
Thobanchu
Boer Rank Shrinking as Boer Forces Dwindle
London April 30 Bloemfontein correspondent reports a Boer official says December strength fell from 60 000 to about 26 000 with 4 000 killed or wounded and 6 500 captured. He notes wagons wheat and smokeless powder are short but ammunition stores remain. Advance by British could force reef destruction of Johannesburg mines. De la Réy is praised as cleverest, with Botha noted for ability. Joubert is deemed superior by none.
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London
Bloemfontein
Morning Post
Commissariat
Sinter
Lkely
Pretoria
Vaal
Johannesburg
de Larey
Botha
Joubert
Begbie Works Disaster Sparks Transfer of Shell Factory
A Johannesburg dispatch reports the Begbie foundry destroyed by an explosion beyond repair. The shell making plant may be moved to another foundry. Seventeen workers are still unaccounted for. Mr Begbie is charged with murder and suspected by the Boers of causing the blast to retaliate for war munitions orders.
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London
Daily Mall
Johannesburg
Begbie
Boers Hold the Hills Along Mountain Fronts
London April 30 report from Bloemfontein correspondent says Boers exploit mountainous terrain as British outposts near Brandfort retreat toward Ladybrand. They shield Brandfort from bombardment, intrenched on hills southeast of Brandfort, likely to resist near Kroonstad. Cavalry reconnoiters north of Karee press 430 Boers. British posts harassed by moving carabanneries. plan to stand at Kroonstad with trenches extending for miles. General French notes hills east of Thabanchu held strongly by a Boer rear guard. no transport visible.
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Bloemfontein
Th Standard
Ladybrand
Brandfort
Kroonatad
Kroonstad
Daffy Chronicle
Kopja
Karec
Thabanchu
French
Jt Waa
Admiral Dewey Refuses Political Comment on Chicago Trip
Admiral Dewey, at his Washington home, declines to address presidential politics. He says it would be in bad taste to speak politically while attending invited visits to Chicago Jacksonville St Louis Memphis Nashville and Knoxville as navy head and guest.
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Washington
Dewey
Chicago
Jacksonville
St. Louis
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Straus Not Resigning Wallace Not Considered for Turkey Post
Washington April 29 authoritative reports deny General Lew Wallace being considered for minister to Turkey to succeed Mr Straus and state that Mr Straus has not resigned. Chicago April 30 a fire at Atiag Brewing Co No 63 Blue Island Avenue destroys property valued at about 2 000 000. A bicycle store at Edgewood Street corner of Butler Avenue collapsed last night after ongoing blaze.
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Lew Wallace
Turkey
Washington
Straus
Wallace
Chicago
Atiag Brewing Company
Blue Island Avenue
Cor
Th Avenue
Butler
Edgewood Street
Hives
Socuping
Alaskan code bill takes week in Senate agenda
Washington reports the week will focus on the Alaskan code bill and appropriations. Army and fortifications measures loom, with debate on the Carter amendment and Hansbrough proposal. Senators Chandler and Clark face delays, and District of Columbia day follows. The House emphasizes the Nicaraguan canal bill Tuesday and Wednesday, plus free ponies and war claims later in the week.
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Washington
Senate
Benater Hawley
Committee On
Hansbrough
Chandler
Clark
Montana
Representative Baird
Louisiana
District of Columbia
Barker Predicts Bryan Defeat At National Convention
Philadelphia report notes Wharton Barker claims 1.5 to 2 million Populist voters from Bryan in 1896 will back a Populist candidate this year. He says Democrats may nominate someone else inviting back the gold Democrats, and predicts McKinley could win with Barker as rival. Barker believes Bryan would be Republican nominee if he runs.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
W. J. Bryan
Wharton Barker
South
West
Pattison
Gorman
Barker
McKinley
Bryan
Mr. Barker
Governor Fin Zee Sees Democrats as Best Hope in Michigan
Detroit April 29 Governor Fin Zee said in an interview that the public’s best chance in this year’s elections lies with the Democratic Party. He noted he has been an independent Republican and denied any withdrawal announcement. He criticized Republican handling of trusts and reiterated no anti Democrat stance.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Finzee
Pin- Sree
Democratic Party
Stone predicts Bryan nomination by acclamation
Ex Governor William J. Stone of Missouri said Bryan would likely be nominated by acclamation and ruled out any vice presidential bid. He identified Indiana New York Ohio Minnesota and California as debatable ground and stated that carrying 1896 states plus a large state would secure victory.
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Stone Fredida
Kansas City
William J. Stone
Missouri
Bryan
Indiana
New York
Ohio
Mhnesota
California
Illinois
Ohio Democrats Meet to Organize State Convention
The Democratic State Committee will meet in Columbus on May 4 to fix the time and place of the state convention. Circles buzz over a possible June 6 date tied to Admiral Dewey’s visit, but leaders expect a week later. Mississippi Democrats meet today as delegates to the Kansas City convention are debated.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ith
Admihral Dewey
Mississippi
Vention
Bryan
Uses Razor on Two Throats in Newark Tragedy
Edward Norley, 45, went to the home of C W Stewwt in Newark to kill his wife, a domestic worker. He slashed her neck, then killed himself with the same razor in the rear yard. He died within an hour. the woman is expected to recover. Norley previously wealthier, drank after losing money and his wife left him two years earlier.
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Newark
Edward Norley
C. W
Norley
Hig
Terrible Matanzas Fire Wounds Governor’s Wife and Daughter
In a fatal Matanzas accident, the wife of General Wilson, governor of Amatongas Santa Clara, died after injuries. his daughter and the coachman were badly burned while trying to save them. Rings were cut from Mrs Wilson’s swollen hands after death. Hotel Lanier lease expires. sale ordered by court, no bidders.
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Miss "Wilson
Havana
Matanzas
Wilson
Department of Amatangas- Santa Clara
Hotel Lanier
Ghenge Hands
Macon
Methodist Army Proposal Fuels Chicago Conference Debates
Bishop J M Thoburn proposes a 100000 strong consecrated Methodist army to aid souls in the lead up to the general conference in Chicago. The move aims to rally support for rapid outreach as provisional delegates seating and women delegates’ admission spark debate at the gathering. Studebaker hall hosts the Freedman’s Aid and Southern Education Society anniversary with speakers from Cincinnati and New York.
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Chicago
Methodist Army
Salvation of Souls
J. M. Thoburn
India
David 8. Monroe
Methodist General Conference
The
Freedman’s Aid and Southern Education Society
Studebaker Hall
H. W. Rets
D.D
Cincinnati
P. Cadman
New York
M. C. B. Magon
J. C. Hartzell
Flood situation improves in Texas with relief provided
In Waco on April 29, the flood situation was much better with destitute residents supplied with clothing and food. The main challenge remains housing the homeless as families live in tents or crowded houses while waiting to see if Brazos overflow occurs. The river has fallen to ten feet above low water. Crop damage on the bottoms is worse than earlier floods, delaying cotton replanting by about six weeks.
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Waco
Tex
Brazos
Fort McPherson
Atlantic and
West Point Belt Railroad
Central
Atlanta
West Point
East Point Electric
Southern Railway
Theroperty
Towart Avenue
Hapeville
Southern Railway Company
Withers Foundry
Atlanta Lumber Company
Atlanta Woolen Mills
Box
Traction Electric Line
Wood Lumber Company
Atlanta Ice Company
Atelanta
Central and Southern
Oemulgee
Wells
Glenn and Humphries
Georgia Avenue
Eilwin P. Ansley
Alabama
Office Commissioners of _ Roads and Revenues
Fulton County
Amgier Avenue
Dallas Street
Southern Railroad
County
County Lime Road
Belgrade Avenue
G. M
Forrest Adair
Clifford J. Anderson
Walter BR. Grown
H. BE. W. Palmer
E. B. Rosser
Commissioners Roads
Felton County
Georgi H. M. Wood
Central Railroad
University Avenue
District Road Commission
Fhown- Forrest Adair
Clifford L. Anderson
Walter H. Brown
J. E. W. Palmer
Commissioners Roads and
Georgia
H. M. Woon
State OF Georgia
Orphans’ Home Association
Ary C. Wharton
Fulton Superior
Mary C. Wharton
Thomas H. Wharton
J. H. Lumpkin
Tanner
Death of Charles K Pierce Funeral at Residence This Afternoon
Charles E Pierce ten year old son of Charles E Pierce died at his grandmother Mrs A Klassett 102 Nelson Street. Funeral from residence at 2 pm this afternoon. Mrs L F Williams Vineville Ga. Macon April 29 Special Mrs F Williams died tonight in Vineville after months of illness. funeral tomorrow. Mrs Clay Is Dead Lexington Ky April 29 Mrs M I Warfield Clay aged eighty six divorced wife of Cassius M Clay died tonight mother of Bruina J Clay US commissioner to the Paris exposition.
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Charles E. Pierce
A. Klassett
Nelson Street
L. F. Williams
Vineville
Macon
F. Willams
Penn to Be Free Tomorrow From Tower
Juror T J Penn sentenced to twenty days for contempt of court will be released tomorrow from the Tower. His rheumatism has troubled him recently and his friends hope he can leave the stone walls for more comfortable quarters at his home.
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Lumpkin
T. J. Penn
T. Hyffalone
Mattie Adams
Cavettix
Judas Lumpkin
E ‘Penn
Burglars Target Home on Farrils Street
Burglars entered the residence at 61 Farrils Street last night while the family was away and stole a considerable quantity of bed clothes, including blankets, quilts, and mattresses. Police described the incident as a burglary in progress with no injuries reported.
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Farrils Street
Lung Few Funeral Upset by Morning Interment in Atlanta
Lung Few, famed Chinese emigrant, was laid to rest at Westview cemetery after two ceremonies. Crowds and secrecy sparked by a changed hour from Sunday afternoon to morning caused lively speculation among Atlantans. The funeral, conducted by Barclay & Brandon with oriental rites, featured food offerings, punk sticks, and paper charms dropped along the route. Only a few outsiders witnessed the burial after the service at Barclay & Brandon and the grave ceremony.
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Lune Few
Wes
Westview Cemetery
Lung Yew
Barclay & Brandon
Barclay & Brandon's
Lung
A. C. Ward
Temple Baptist Church
Lung Few
Arm Saved By Doctor After Gettysburg Wound
Will Chears, a prominent Columbus, Georgia railroad man, spent yesterday in the city as Ex-Gov Henry McDaniel’s party visited the Minestia. A veteran recalled a Gettysburg tale where a young doctor cut off three inches of bone to save an arm after a shell wound, with the patient joking his way to a graft and a hopeful courtship.
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Gong
Gettysburg
Gald
Ivo
Will Chears
Columbus, Ga
Exr
Henry McDaniel
Minestia
Dental Students Graduate at Grand Opera House
Dentists in training from Atlants College of Physicians and Surgeons will receive diplomas at the Grand Opera House tonight. The program includes performances by the Fifth Regiment band and a large crowd is expected.
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Grand Opera House
Dental Department
Atlants College of Physicians and Surgeons
Fifth Regiment
Lange One
Candidates Sprint to Primary as Campaigns Intensify
Voters show rising interest with the white Primary only sixteen days away. Several contests heat up, notably for sheriff, while most candidates have declared intentions and contributed to election funds. Judge Rodgers pursues an independent path in the second division city court, none pay to join the primary. Final candidate list includes Howell for state senator and multiple names for representatives, courts, and county offices.
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Fulton
Reformatory
Hulsey
Might
Malin
Robert L. Rodgers
Clark Howell
Morris Brandon
C. C. Houston
Porter King
John M. Slaton
Superior Court
J. H. Lumpkin
H. M. Rela
Judge City Criminal Court
A. Calhoun
William J. Albert
Frank Arnold
C. D
A. B. Turman
P. H. Snook
Arnold Broyles
J. W. Nelms
Amos Fox
A. P. Stewart
T. M. Armistead
J. H. Harwell
C. M. Payne
J. R. Stamps
Chariea Church
Robert
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