Mafeking Food Scarce as British Relieving Column Near
Vast dispatches describe Mafeking’s food shortages amid a British relief column nearing the town. Kruger’s Transvaal forces vow to hold and many Boers show resolve to stand by their leaders. Reports note shifting positions near Helbron road, railway repair efforts, and debates on campaign timing as Lord Roberts presses for relief and Pretoria defenses.
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Kruger
Powell
Roberta
Dist Asse
Frese
Baten-Powell
Sttie Pasant
Mafeking
Transvual
Helbhron Road
Kreonfid Ct
Ruis
Valach
Britth Reconno Te Cine Pare Tes Twenty mi Berth Oo: Wroonstadt
Lingsey Aml
Kroontid
Othon
Orion
Bluwmfontein
Transvaal Artillery
Pretoria
Boch
Limmer
Trutter
Brame Atate
Lord Roberts
Rundle
Pale
Mondiy
Steyn
Translaat
Pretarbs
Uae
Lisbon Seeks British Shield as Boers Move on Port Entente
Reports from Lisbon say President Kruger orders departure, Portugal bars food and clothing, hurting Delagoa Bay trade with the Transvaal. Senor Machado hosts in Beira while British officers extend courtesies. Lisbon hopes British protection against Boer aggression. War office tallies British casualties total 9,851, excluding sick and invalids, with 3,901 wounded sent home.
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Cording
Lisbon
Kruger
Delagoa Bay
Senor
Joaqui Machado
New York
Nona
Daily Chronicle
the Times
England
Southampton
America
War Office
Tha Ford
Boer Peace Envoys Reach New York Harbor
Boer peace envoys Abraham Fischer James Walmarens and CTL Weasels arrived on the Maasdam from Rotterdam and were greeted by Hoboken officials and Boer supporters. The party planned talks with President McKinley in Washington and possible public appeals to compel recognition of independence, with invitations to visits from dozens of U.S. towns before sailing again.
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Kruger
New York
Maasdam
Rotterdam
Abraham Fischer
James A. Walmarens
CTL
Aarger
Tloboken
Hoboken
Lorik Hoberts
Fischwith
Washington
McKinley
Botha Addresses His Troops inland war report
A London dispatch dated May 15 notes a Boer press report from Himspruft via Kroonstad describing Zand river fighting. General Botha is cited addressing burghers and criticizing Britain for seeking sovereignty over the Transvaal and attempting to seize lands through force, echoing past tensions.
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Botha
London
Andisputch
Boerieger
Himspruft
Kroonatad
Great Britain
Transvaal
Boers Retreat Under Persistent British Advance
General Rundle has checkmated the Boers attempt to move south, driving retreat and many cap tures or surrenders. Yesterday and today included the capture of Senator Stuyn’s brother. Ladysmith district freed of Boers, Mequatling’s Nek evacuated, Boers now near Lindley.
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Brand's Lrift
Rundle
Stuyn
Ladysmith
Mequatling
Nek
Lindley
Boers Concentrating Near the Vaal River
From Kroonstad on May 18 reports say Boer forces are concentrating on the Vaal, withdrawing from Biggarsberg and the southwestern border. It is estimated that no more than 200 Boer Staters will fight on the Vaal. Railway communications to the front are to reopen Thursday. Transport is running smoothly with ample water and excellent troop health.
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Kroonstad
Vaal
Biggarsberg
Waal
Eaden Powel Receives War Office Cable Update
London dispatch reports from Lori Roberts dated Kraonstad May 1 at 1 pm stating Haden-Bowell reports on May 7 that all is well. Fever is decreasing, the garrison is cheerful, and the fund will last until about June 10.
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Eaden-Powell
London
War Office
Lori Roberts
Kraonstad
Haden-Bowell
Boers seize Kaifr at Mafeking in brutal clash
Lourenzo Maranez reports in May that Boers occupied the Kaifr location at Mafeking on Saturday. They were attacked during the night and on Sunday found the position surrounded. Boers suffered seven killed and seventeen wounded as British losses were heavy.
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Lourenzo Maranez
Mafeking
Guards On Cars Riot Wounds Two In St Louis Streetcar Strike
Riot erupted on the Grand avenue line in St Louis as police fired into the air while removing obstructions. Two men, John Flatley and Foscon Trendall, were wounded in the left hip during the melee, with Flatley gravely injured. Police maintained order amid the confined chaos as talks between the Transit company and striking workers failed to produce a settlement.
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Bt Louis
Grand Avenue
Bt. Louis
Ratlronad Company
Gravaliey Committee
Puilee Board
Usabt
Easton Avenue
L. B. Campbell
Easton fVenue
Seth
Aston Avenue
Ara
Hogan
Fred
John Flatley
Foscon Trendall
Flatley
Cirsa Wan
Ioch
Arena Aven
Waa
South Carolina Democrats Gather Delegates Across State
Columbia delegates from all parts of the state assemble for the Democratic convention opening tomorrow. Factions including prohibitionists are represented, with Senator Tillman and governors’ hopefuls among senior figures. Prohibitionists may be sidelined by the convention, while talks of an anti expansion plank linger. Admiral Farragut’s birthplace visit draws crowds in Knoxville as Admiral Dewey tours the site.
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Columbia
D. C
Tillman
Fra
Colonel Hoyt
Prohibitionista
Tilman
Hellinger
Farragut
Knoxville
Tenn
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Farragut
Tennessee River
Alcumbeat
Lowe's Ferry
Tennessee
The
Baughters
Aroun Stone
If Ronetby
Auriiel Dewegr
Funeral for Father OBrien Draws Wide Tribute
Washington honors Father OBrien with a state style funeral many mourners arriving by special trains from Atlanta Augusta and Savannah. Bishops priests and an array of friends speak of his energy and charity as hundreds attend the interment and St Joset orphanage and St Patrick Cadets march in the procession.
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Washington
Father O'Brien
Bazin
Colbert
Gunn
O'Shanahan
Boyd
McMahan
Highmusa
Bearrens
Springfield
Maass
Gather Gunn
Father Colbert
Benjamin J. Kotley
Savannah
Georgia
Tts
Kelley
Hfe
Lfe
Georgie
Congress
John H. Fitzpatrick
Burwell Green
Charlesse
Irvin
William A. Meduire
John J. Toumey
Charley Pocht
James A. Bengon
J. E. Pocht
Pather
Vicat
Huzin
Atlanta
Augusta
Athintia
Woman Arrested in Nashville Wearing Men’s Attire
A Nashville Union Depot arrest involved Elvita Warfield, a sultry looking woman who wore male clothes claiming to flee persecutors linked to Los Angeles articles she wrote. Relatives in St Louis were notified as the case unfolded amid other southern notes.
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Union Depot
Nashville
Tenn
Nur
Minnie Warfield
Ah Union Depot
Los Angeles
Cal
St. Louis
Khye
Lila Hves
Adway's Pills Promote Liver Health in Testimonial
A letter from a New York company recipient details prolonged illness including yellow skin and stomach pain. The writer credits two boxes of Adway's Pills with improved digestion and relief after prior treatments at Hot Springs and doctor consultations. Request made for the "Hook of Advice" and signs off politely.
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Nervous Relief and Sleep
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for nerve exhaustion sleep troubles and nervous disorders. It cites letters of relief from patients in Le Roy Bloomington and Bakhari detailing anxiety sleeplessness and recovery attributed to Nervine.
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Miles
Bloomington
Myles Nervine
K. M. Dunicin
le Roy
Warring factions in Alabama Senate race spark violence warrants
In Montgomery May 14 1910 a factional conflict within Alabama Republicans led to warrants for assault and murder conspiracies. Justice J L Williams set return for May 2. Swott alleged that Morange Reese Hing ham Perryman King Neely King Kennemore conspired to assault and shoot opponents blocking Senate and House access. Bail set for key figures. Mingling details remain under inquiry while Supreme Court decisions are noted for the week.
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Montgomery
Ala
Justice of the Peace
J. L. Willams
Bingham
Charles H. Svott
Vaughn
Frank Morange
Warren Reese
Julian Hi. Hingham
J. W. Perryman
J. Aa. King
Neely King
Thomas Kennemore
Taylor Scott
F. F. Conway
J. A. Stone
K. Hunter
Affant
Senate
House of
Justice Office
J.W. Perryman
Shamas Kennemure
Supreme Court
Madison
Sigh Headagh Relieved by Orchard Water Cure
A tabletum fragment notes that sigh headagh and similar afflictions from a disordered stomach are promptly relieved by a full dose of Cra Orchard Water. The source emphasizes a stomach related ailment treated with a tonic.
Judge Hillyer's Eclipse Letters From The People
Readers debate the 1863 1865 and 1868 annular eclipses cited by Judge Hillyer and others. Correspondents Milledgeville Spartanburg and Georgia recount dates times and sightings while disputing scientific notices in McClure's and The Constitution.
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Judge Hillyer
Mister Constitution
Milledgeville
G. W. Carnaker
Milledxevilla, Ga
Junge Hillyer
Notien
P. Siehardeon
Ang Bewan
Cumming
Talor
Millyer
Belipve
Hillyer
McClura
Almon Newcomb
Anyoher
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
J. C. Chambers
Spartanburg
8. C
General Assembly Presbyterian Church Atlanta May 1900 Low Rates
Southern Railway announces limited time round trip fares to Atlanta for the General Assembly sessions May 17 to 26 1900 with sales May 15 1 and 37 and special May 29. Contact ticket agents or Brooks Morgan Grass Valley California. Governor Smith of Montana left today for Montana after an unexpected operation and a resignation and reappointment incident involving Henn Clark.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Brooks Morgan
Dist
Grass Valley
Cal
Smith
Montana
Henn Clark
New Orleans
Union Leput
Alabama Iron and Coal Boom Drives High Demand
Alabama steel and coal industries run flat out as Birmingham area furnaces stay in blast to meet domestic and export demand. Analysts cite possible 100000 ton iron export orders, rising foreign sales, and new mining firms forming statewide to sustain production, with mines and collieries hiring as output climbs.
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Alabama
Speenl
Birmingham
Ala
Ute Dirmingham
Tranesace Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Aix
Nat Baxter, Jr
Dinter
Dida
Ots
Genoa
Italy
Glingen
Scotland
Manchester
Liverpool
Amsterdam
Copenhagen
London
Eiraghind
J. J. Garrett
RO. Thach
Nelda
Joel Hooper
Street Fair Planned in Birmingham Amid Preparations
Town readies for a street fair with booths decorated by merchants and crowds expected. City officials and Elks lodge members assist in street dir and parade preparations while Birmingham officials travel to Jacksonville for investigations and planning of a prize and band events.
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Edo
United States
Ridermen of
Birmingham
the Elks
Qramilgs
Prisihges
Scortengat
Peokui
Lodge Purpons
CLD
Meghanry
Jacksonville
Kentucky Delegates Picked by Travelers Protective Association
The Travelers' Protective Association in Kentucky selected delegates today for the Philadelphia convention. Delegates named include Payette's Stoll and Bours hon Moo Pheward. Southern Railway offers travel fare notices and hotel info for the 1900 gathering in New Orleans with dates May 21-26 and related travel arrangements.
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Kentucky
Texbste
Thath
Philadelphie
Confederate reunion at Louisville May 30 to June 3
Announcement promises ample comfort for all veterans of the Confederate reunion at Louisville on May 30 through June 3. The Seaboard Air Line Railway pledges every attention to attendees and expects strong participation.
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Seaboard Air Line
Louisville
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