Lightning Fatalities Hit Columbus During Storm
A heavy wind and thunder storm in Columbus Ohio killed J J Willis and Louis McLain and seriously injured M C Cochran. Willis died near a large oak on Upper First avenue while conversing with Cochran. The storm unroofed several residences and damaged property across the city.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. J. Willis
Carpenter
Louis McLain
M. C. Cochran
Willis
Upper
First Avenue
Cochran
Phoenix City
Bandits seize Fifth Cavalry unit in Rizal province raid
A sergeant, two corporals and four privates of the Fifth United States cavalry guarding graves at Binangonan, Rizal, Luzon were captured by bandits after an attack that also seized the town’s leaders and left several Filipinos and soldiers detained. Two soldiers and four Filipinos escaped and reached Morong. troops and constabulary pursued the gang. Dynamite was taken from local quarries.
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Manila
Fifth United States Cavalry
Binangoman
Rizal Province
Luzon
Fifth Cavalry
Dinangonan
Morang
Binangonin
Natal
Newcastle
Kimberley
Mafeking
Glencoe
Elandslaagte
Dundee
Ladysmith
Simonds
Nicholson
Nek
Belmont
Gras Pan
Modder River
Stormberg
Gatacre
Magersfontein
Methuen
Wauchope
Colenso
Buller de Fraten
Roberts
Cape Town
Spion Kop
Warren
Buller
T—Vaal Kranz
Modder
Cronje
Saalisbury
Bloemfontein
Jonbert
Samas Post
Byers
St. Helena
Reddershburg
Villebois Marenil
Pretoria
Kroonstad
Vaal River
Vital
Prinsloo
Bethlehem
Kritzinger
Klerksdorp
Kitchener
Tacano volcano devastates Matanhulen Guatemala city and coast
Advices via the Palana from Valparaiso report upwards of 1,000 dead as Tacano volcano eruption destroys half of Matanhulen Guatemala and devastates Champerico region. Quake activity has persisted daily since April 18 when Quezaltenango was wiped out. A separate note recalls a stock train wreck near Bellefontaine Ohio killing brakeman John Borders and injuring others while seventeen horses suffer.
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Matanhulen
Guatemala
Tacano Volcano
San Francisco
Palana
Valparaiso
Katanhulen
Champerico
Quezaltenango
St. Louis
Buffalo
Mix Siding
Bellefontaine
Ohio
John Borders
Ansonia
G. F. Boyer
British government waives claim over Transvaal sovereignty
The Birmingham Post, citing Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, reports the British government waives acknowledgment of sovereignty over the Transvaal due to age and infirmities and guarantees Boer delegates in Europe safe conduct home to South Africa.
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London
Birmingham Post
Chamberlain
Kruger
Transvaal
Europe
South Africa
London finds mutilated young woman's remains in Lambeth alley
A young woman's remains were found in Lambeth with the body sawn and chopped into about a dozen pieces. The face was destroyed and hands feet and intestines missing, with the scalp torn. Identification is impossible.
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London
Lambeth
Herbert to be Knighted in Bath before Washington posting
Hon. Michael Henry Herbert the newly appointed British ambassador to the United States will receive the title of knight commander of the Bath before leaving for Washington. Excursion Train Wrecked near Alpena Michigan on the Detroit and Mackinaw line. One man is dead and forty six injured, several fatally, with thirty others sustaining minor injuries.
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Detroit & Mackinaw
Black River
Alpena
Mich
Richmond man self immolates after confession
William Armstrong of Richmond Indiana aged 70 saturated clothing with kerosene and set himself afire then shot himself in the head dying instantly. He left a message asking forgiveness from his wife and family after years of rheumatism.
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William Armstrong
Richmond
Ind
Fire destroys Bailey saw and planing mills at McDonald Georgia
Fire raged through the J. S. Bailey & Co. mills in McDonald Ga destroying the saw and planing operations. Two million feet of lumber and seven freight cars were burned. Estimated loss reaches 150000 dollars.
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J. S. Bailey ‘& Co
McDonald
Boer War Ends as Treaty Peace Signed in London
London erupts in cheers as the peace treaty with the Boers is formally signed ending the conflict. Officials announce details for postwar reconstruction and repatriation while celebrations unfold across the city.
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London
Peace Declared as Britain Ends South African War
Britain announces peace in South Africa after Lord Kitchener cables terms. The accord grants Boer autonomy, rifle retention with limited ammo, repatriation of prisoners, farm restoration, and land grants for colonists. King Edward proclaims cessation and hopeful prosperity across the empire.
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Britain
Edward
South Africa
United Kingdom
Peace in South Africa Sealed After Prolonged Negotiations
A parliamentary paper details moves toward the Boer British peace. Schalk Berger and Steyn sought independence surrender by burghers. Vereeniging talks led to a draft agreement approved by Chamberlain. Signing in Pretoria ended the war and sparked jubilant London celebrations and mixed political commentary.
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Schalk-Berger
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Brodrick
Steyn
Orange Free State
Schalk
Vereeniging
Lord Milner
Lord Isitchener
Gen. Smuts
Judge Hertzog
Gen. de Wet
Gen. Schalk-Berger
Pretoria
Aound
South Africa
London
Costers
House of Commons
Great Britain
Fatal Shootings and Fire Hit Oklahoma and Missouri
At a railroad camp northeast of Guthrie O T Phil Brooks shot and killed a boy named One Gun in a dispute over a trivial matter. At Hickory Grove near Clinton Mo during a horseshoes dispute Harry Kidd shot and likely fatally wounded David Green. Fire in Perry O Ts business district caused about 7500 damage with 4800 insured and started in Shanafelts book store.
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Guthrie
O. T
Phil Brooks
Hickory Grove
Clinton
Harry Kidd
David Green
Perry
Shanafelt
Terms of the Boer surrender read in two houses
Mr Balfour announced the peace terms in Parliament with Lord Salisbury echoing the details. The accord requires Burghers to surrender arms acknowledge King Edward, return POWs, avoid punishments, allow Dutch language in public schools, permit rifles for self defense, establish civil government, exempt Burghers from war taxes, and provide funds to rebuild and restock farms.
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Mr. Balfour
House of Dominons
Lord Salisbury
House of Lords
King Edward
South Africa
Great Losses In Life In South African War Finally Tallied
The article cites estimates of more than 200000 dead on both sides with 184000 survivors. It mentions 116000 deaths, concentration camps holding 157000 women and children, 36000 Boer prisoners, and 11000 soldiers to quit after surrender terms. British losses are listed as 22201 total fatalities.
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South African Republic
Orange Force
South Africa
Foreign Office
London
Kruger
Chicago Strikers Hit Meat and Ice Supplies Citywide
Chaos and injuries erupted as the Teamsters strike paralyzed Chicago's meat and ice markets. Wagons blocked by unions disrupted deliveries to hotels, restaurants, and stores, with 200,000 cut off from Fulton market and prices rising.
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Teamsters
Chicago
Teamsters’ Association
Fulton Market
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
Armour & Co
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Swift's
Libby, McNeill & Libby's
Nelson Morris
Louis Swift
State Street
National Teamsters’ Union
A $100000 Tunnel Between Minneapolis and St Paul
A tunnel costing 100000 dollars is to be built to protect interurban telephone service from storms and boost capacity between Minneapolis and St Paul. The naval branch building of the Y M C A in Brooklyn New York, funded by Miss Helen Gould, has been dedicated.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Naval Branch
Y. M GO. A
Brooklyn
N. X
Helen Gould
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N. M
Q. Mak M Tae
Tersely
Telegraph
Echo of Glasgow
Bronx Park
Glasgow
Alexander McDougal
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Franchetti
Chamber
Signor Frinetti
War Office
Lorton War Office
Kitchener and
Milner
Lord Alfred BE. Milner
Schalk-Burger
Reitz
Ceylon
West Indies
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Cape-to-Cairo
Africa
Gloucestershire Regiment
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Yom
Paul Kruger
John Bull
Christian DE Wet
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