British Forces Press Forward Near Brandfort in War News
London dispatch reports British mounted infantry under Lord Roberts advancing thirty-two miles north of Bloemfontein with Canadians in support. The Irish American Brigade from Lourenco Marques engaged near Broadfort, suffering heavy losses. Mafeking relief looms as General Hunter crosses the Waal at Windsorton, while political debate back home questions government messaging.
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London
Lord Roberts
Vet River
Brandfort
Bloemfontein
Hutton
Broadfort
Lourenzo Marques
Ross
Lord Kitchener
French
Kroonstad
Hunter
Waal
Windsorton
Mafeking
Lord Lanadowne
War Office
Wopener
Chermeide
Lord Castletown
Henry F. Lucy
Daily News
Brabant Has Strong Position In Boer War Clash
The Brabants division holds a hillside position on the Ladybrand road about twenty miles from Wepener. They face a large Boer force that recently occupied Wepener and is now in Zwartlapberg. Colonel Maxwell's Borderers Horns connected with Boer outposts but withdrew after locating the enemy. A six hundred Boer group was seen marching past, later identified as Boer command.
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Brabant
Rupner
Mafetang
Brabants
Ladybrand Road
Wepener
Zwartlapberg
Borderers Horns
Maxwell
Boer authorities address statements before Maasdam voyage
A Boer official outlined that war with Britain arose not from desire but misguidance by political and financial interests. Representative Fisch er asserted neither side wished quarrels, and both sought to end the war through peaceful means if possible. He described an ultimatum issued under the belief of impending destruction.
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St En
Bousne-Sir-Myer
United States
Fischer
Boer Talks and British Bombardment Report
The text describes a failed ultimatum from a republic seeking peace, willingness to submit indemnities to a tribunal, and a British bombardment at seven and a half miles causing Boer retreat. It notes Boers evacuating Thabanchu and scouts tracking forces northward, with General French departing and Run die in command. Roberts reports mounted infantry moving to Vet river and Windsorton crossing Vaal River.
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Warrenton
Cape Colony
Munster Regiment
Thabanchu
Wepener
French
Rundie
Brabant
Methodist General Conference Opens With Reform Debates
The Methodist general conference in Chicago began its long session amid memorials and resolutions. Debates focused on bishops’ mercenary tendencies, amusements, and minister time limits. A Black bishop with wide authority is planned as part of the new episcopal slate, with Dr John W. Bowen slated as secretary of the episcopacy committee. The extension board session in Louisville opened with W F Cook and Bishop J Co Keener among attendees.
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Methodist General Conference
Chicago
John W. BE. Bowen
Gammon Théological Seminary
Tanta
Methodist
Methodist Board
Louisville
Extension Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
W. F. Cook
Newnan
J. Co. Keener
New Orleans
Dewey Well Entertained by Ten Thousand Children
Ten thousand Sunday school children waved flags and sang sacred and patriotic songs for Admiral George Dewey at a St Louis public reception for the exposition building. He greeted the crowd, thanked the citizens, and joked about not being “Uncle George Dewey” yet. The day began with a merchants’ exchange reception and a luncheon before the main event.
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St. Louis
Admiral George Dewey
Exposition
Admiral Dewey
Merchants’ Exchange
Whitelaw
Merchants' Exchange
Legenheim
St Louis
George Dewey
America
University Club
Exposition Building
Mioe
Columbia
Removal Bill 18 Opposed Hearings Start In Washington
Washington May 4 The house judiciary committee opened a hearing on the senate bill proposed by Attorney General Griggs to move trials of indicted individuals like Benjamin D. Greene the Gaynor brothers and Michael A Connally to the proper district. Critics warn the measure could harass corporations and compel removal based on indictment alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Griggs
United States
Benjamin D. Greene
Gaynor Brothers
Michael A. Connally
Georgia
Savannah
Cumberland Sound
New York
Brown
W. W. Dudley
Casey
Carter
Ray
Dudley
Abram J. Rose
Gaynors
Gresne
Gaynor
Rose
Sugeesting
Gaynor- Greene
Government Saves Billions in Refunding Bonds and Bank Growth
May 4 report from Representative Brastus of Pennsylvania outlines Treasury data on the refunding of bonds under the financial act, showing refunds of $260,020,750, interest savings of $12,699,295, premiums paid of $26,034,771, and a net saving of $0,664,151. The treasury notes exchanges totaling 259,051,950 with $18,508,000 from private individuals. It also reports 890 total new bank organizations, including 244 approved applications with $8,380,000 capital and 508 applications for new banks. 242 for converting old banks. A later estimate projects $121,788,858 in currency the national banks may issue soon.
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Byashington
Peoetns
Pennsylvania
Jeuse
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Brastus
Treasury
National Banka
Brosius
Withdrawal of Barnwell Stuns First South Carolina District Race
Charleston May 4 Special. Major Joseph W Barnwell withdrew from the race against Congress man William Elliott, saying he needed a Charleston majority to offset Ellictt votes district wide. The Charleston fight shifts to sheriff race between J Elmore Martin and W St Julian Jervey amid reform and regulars tensions as Elliott allies gain ground.
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South Carolina
Charleston
8. C
Joseph W. Barnwell
Flrst
William Elliott
Major Barnwell
Ilman
J. Elmore Martin
Hugh Ferguson
W. St. Julian Jervey
Elliott
Martin
Barnwell
Barnwall
Ellicott
Women Directors Sought for Alabama Girls' Industrial School
At the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs session in Birmingham on May 4 a proposal urged creating a women directors directory for the Montevallo Girls' Industrial School and funding a $500 free scholarship via club pledges. A board report noted 100 acres of land secured near East Lake for the Boys' Industrial and Reform School, with Birmingham Commercial paying $3,000, construction advancing to the second story, and superintendent C B Griffin to arrive soon.
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Alabama Federation of Clubs
Girls’ Industrial School
Birmingham
A's
Alabama Federation of Woman's Clubs
Free Scholarship Committee
J. L. McConauhgy
Montevallo
Alabama Girls’ Industrial School
Federation
Alabama Girls' Industrial School
G. M. Cruikahank
J. B. Knox
Anniston
A. T. Goodwyn
Robingon Springs
Hall
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Boys’ Industrial and Reform School
8. D. Cole
Birmingham Commercial
East Lake
C. B. Griffin
Kansas Reform School
Indorsing
Martha, Gelloway
Alabama
R. D. Johnston
Boya
Swedish King and Queen Visit Windsor Gardens
London reports that the king and queen of Sweden arrived at Windsor with their suite, abandoning the usual informal tone. Queen Victoria greeted them at the grand quadrangle entrance and after luncheon the royal party returned to their residence. In Honolulu, the Philippine Commission notes a late arrival from Manila and suggests a schedule update for the commission’s activities in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
England
London
Windsor
Victoria
Grand Quadrangle
Appointment of County Registrar in Opelika Alabama
Opelika May 4 Special governor appoints H C Peter Ben of Opelika as county registrar for the August election John T Gorman named census enumerator for Opelika starting June 1 Works on new 100000 cotton mill to begin soon About fifty cases disposed of in the criminal court Judge A A Evans presiding James Shea resigns as Western Railway of Alabama supervisor James Sullivan of Louisville Nashville succeeds him Over 300000 worth of buildings to be erected in Opelika this year City on cusp of building era
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New Mills
Opelika
Ala
H. C. Peter~ Ben
John T. Gorman
A. A. Evans
J. ¥. Shea
Western Railway of Alabama
James Sullivan
Louisville and Nashville
Louisville
War 18 Discussed In Parliament In May Report
London May 4 Parliament debated war questions with Secretary Wyndham seated and Mr Balfour pursuing policy questions on Pretoria reports. Spion Kop dispatches sparked a heated exchange over publication, with Lt General Buller and Lord Roberts cited as examples of precedent. The war office vote was defeated 215 to 116.
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London
House of Commons
War Office
Wyndham
Lord Roberts
Balfour
Pretoria
Washington
United States
Transvaal
House
Welter Runcieman
Oldham
Spionkop
Runcieman
Duke of Wellington
Secretary of State For War
Marquis of Lansdowne
General Buller
General Methuen
Buller
Dillon
East Mayo
H. HE. Asquith
Mberal
Trenry Labuchere
Dethamton
Cook
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
TAPPAN GIVEN A SWORD AT GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Third Officer on the Raleigh and former commander of the gunboat Casino Benjamin Tappan was presented with a handsome sword in Helena Arkansas. The ceremony drew a full house at the Grand Opera house with Clark Post veterans in attendance. The club notes membership of Geneal Pitz and Hugh Lee joining Frank S Clark Post.
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Arkansas
Helena
Ark
Benjamin Tappan
Manila Bay
Casino
Grand Opera House
Clark Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Geneal Pitz
Hugh Lee
Frank
Clark
Portoco
Cuba
Philippines
Death of Bishop H M Jackson Prominent Alabama Episcopalian Dies
Bishop H M Jackson former coadjutor of the Alabama diocese died at Roseland near Eufaula Alabama at 1 39 am He was about fifty native of Norfolk Va educated in Alexandria He led Grace Church Richmond for fifteen years then became Alabama bishop before resigning He leaves three wives and several relatives including Governor Oates kin A sorrowful obituary notes his pulpit brilliance and lengthy service across Virginia South Carolina and Alabama The report also lists other local deaths in Georgia and Alabama including Rev George S Johnston and J H Whitlock with brief burial notes
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Episcopal Diocese of
Alabama
Bufawlo
Als
H. M. Jackson
Roseland
Episcopal Church
Jackson
Norfolk
Alexandria
Christiansburg
Greenville
S. C
Grace Church
Richmond
Rebecca Lloyd
Violet Pace
Carrie Cochran
Governor Oates
George S. Johnston
Americus
George 8
Johnston
SS Paul'a Methodist Church
South Georgia
Bandererillg
J. W. Winfield
Greene County
Gapameemeebora Ga
Macedonia
J. H. Whitlock
Eufaula
Ala
B. P. Wren
Jefferson County
Louisville
R. P. Wrenn
Paro Ointment Ad and Salvation Army Visit
An Atlanta visit by Lieutenant Colonel nuiz, Salvation Army officer for Ohio Kentucky and the Southern division. He conducts multiple services at 125 Marietta Street and the First Baptist Church and is assisted by Captain Handicott Lieutenant Figgins and others.
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Nuiz
Salvation Army
Ohio
Kentucky
Southern Division
City
Atlanta
Marietta Street
Young Men's Christian Association
First Baptist Church
Holz
Handicott
Figgins
Piles Cured Without the Knife by PAZO Ointment
PAZO OINTMENT promises cure or refund for piles, with a six to fourteen day timeline depending on severity. One application provides relief from itching, and the product carries a positive money back guarantee. Priced at 50 cents, with mail order option via postage stamps if not stocked locally. Manufactured by Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis, Mo.
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Parisy Medicine Co
St. Louis
Emperor William's Guest Arrives in Berlin Palace
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria reached Potsdam station at 10 a.m. and was welcomed by Emperor William. The two rulers embraced, the city dressed in festal garb to honor the young crown prince and the Austro Hungarian sovereign as he takes up residence in Berlin.
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Austria
Berlin
Francis Joseph
Potsdam
Franely Yoseph
Hood's Sarsaparilla Best stomach and blood remedy
Hood's Sarsaparilla is marketed as the best stomach and blood remedy. The ad claims it is the medicine most trusted by the medical profession and cites thousands of grateful letters as proof of its cures for stomach troubles.
Spring Festival Fare Notice for Chattanooga Tickets
Western and Atlantic Railroad announces one fare round trip tickets to Chattanooga for the Spring Festival. Tickets on sale May 7 to May 11 for morning trains through May 12 with final limit May 14. Apply to any ticket agent.
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
Chattanooga
Watch Thief Case Leads to Second Robbery Allegation
In Atlanta a countryman, William Martin from Muscadine Alabama, reports December street robbery of a watch and cash. Police arrest Will Werrencourt and Will Shaw with a confessed thief found bearing brass knuckles. Martin later accuses a supposed friend of stealing his thirty dollars, leading to the arrest of a white man named John Johnson as he planned a country drive.
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Wiliam Martin
Atlanta
Muscadine
Ala
Morrison
Bostick
Decatur Street
Will Werrencourt
Will Shaw
Martin
Goodwin
John Johnson
Johnson
Winter Quarters mine disaster victims return home
Salt Lake City mourns as a funeral train carries sixty victims from Scofield, the nation’s worst mining disaster tribute. A fire at New York’s Sandard Varnish Works caused extensive damage of about 30000 dollars. Washington ratifies Geneva Conference regulations to govern naval warfare.
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Salt Lake
Utah
America
Scofield
Winter Quarters
New York
Sandard Varnish Works
Washington
Senate
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Philippine Commission
Honolulu
Vis
San Francisco
Philippine Commigsionera
Hancock
Horsford
Spion Kop
Tappan
Ishop
Col. Holz
Salvationist
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Hood
Chattahooga
Bob Martin
Friend
Tampa
Tampa, Fla
Transportion Company
Board of Trade
Ely
Brunswick
Eleventh
Glynn
Crnsus Elesa
Akerman
Dublin
Censig
Academie DE Medecine OF France
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Crosby
By Lo
Douglas
Mars Negro
Jones
Columbus
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Columbus, Ga
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