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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
1
London reports circulate that President Kruger was captured six miles from Pretoria with officials weighing the rumor despite no official confirmation. Lord Roberts states Johannesburg was occupied yesterday and British forces raise the flag over government buildings.
London reports Roberts is master of Pretoria with the British flag raised and President Kruger fleeing on a special train toward Lourenco Marques. Surrender terms for the capital were accepted, markets rallied on mining stocks as occupation began amid armed Burghers and cautious entry plans.
Dispatch from Germiston reports Johannesburg nearly under British control with nine engines and a coal train captured. Boers’ rear guard fought in Germiston streets but were cleared by the Grenadiers. French occupies Land's Jaager and guards hold Elandsfontein Germiston as state entry to Johannesburg looms.
A New York movement seeks to consolidate all Irish factions into a single aggressive organization aimed at Irelands freedom. Delegates will be sent to next months Dublin convention to remove factional barriers and unite Irishmen worldwide, including a possible Irish interests majority in the House of Commons. The drive follows Boer War events and Irish soldiers fighting for liberty.
All water rents due and unpaid must be paid at once. If not paid at once water will be cut off without further notice. 25mayin GEO, H. HInt, Supt. What is the matter with Superiorers' cigars They are all right. 580 in FOR SALE Two story frame dwelling 8 rooms pantry wardrobes cistern under back porch 3 lots situated on McDowell street Graham Va Terms Part down balance in easy payments For particulars call on or ad dress W.B. Ford Graham Va 46 If you smoke 10 cent cigars try Lew Wal lace For sale by Flat-Toup Grocery Company 5 17 Bn. WANTED Young map £ 0 wants position in store will work cheap Experienced Bear Box 54 Maybeury W Va 5 31 bt
Berlin reports from the Gazette that the Chinese situation worsens past the 1898 upheaval. Governor Kiao Chau and the German East Asia squadron commander gain full powers to protect German lives and property. Chinese authorities at Tien Tsin bar Russian passage past the Taku force.
Newspapers say Japan must assert influence in Corea as the Ieberals push for cabinet seats. A Japanese cruiser was ordered to Tien Tein amid reports the entire ministry may resign due to political pressure.
The cruiser Newark lands Marines at Tien Tsin with fifty headed for Pekin on Wednesday. Admiral Kempff reports the force landed Tuesday as other nations also deploy troops. The Orion arrived at Hong Kong yesterday according to Navy Department advisories.
In New York New York 4 12 5 Pittsburg 6 3 4 Batteries Doheny Bowers aunehijl Zimmer In Boston Boston 2 8 3 Cincinnati 1 5 8 Batteries Pettinger Clark Hahn Kahoe In Philadelphia Philadelphia 3 7 0 Chicago 1 4 1 Batteries Orth Douglass Taylor Donahue Brooklyn St Louis postponed due to wet grounds
The Evening Journal suggests William Randolph Hearst of New York as second on the presidential ticket to be named in Kansas City. The editorial argues Hearst, a firm Democrat, could carry New York and bolster the ticket with his influence in his adopted community.
London reports on May 31 note the Pretoria collapse draws a large crowd near the Mansion House with no wild demonstrations and no cheers heard as the event is observed.
The firm states new cash coal rates effective immediately with spot cash at 3.25 dollars per ton and 1.75 dollars per half ton. Pay day time prices rise to 3.50 dollars per ton and 1.90 dollars per half ton. The notice names W H Campbell & Co at 631 as the point of sale.
Ottoman Government has not answered the note delivered Monday by the United States Charge dAffairs. The note repeats the previous demand with stronger language but stops short of an ultimatum as diplomatic pressure continues. Also notices a rental listing for three second story rooms in a well located, newly papered property.
Notice notes fine priced items from Eckman Odd Fellows group and a Bluefield supplier. W. B. Atkins of Bluefield accepts orders for the group, while Flat-Top Grocery advertises a premier cigars lineup including Superior quality and the Superieres brand.
A historical note on Kermett’s Chocolates offering a laxative quinine cold remedy sold as candy for children. The item discusses the product’s use for cold symptoms, sore throat, and general cold relief with a child friendly presentation.
In Lonaconing district Maryland miners vote 99 81 to return for Maryland Coal and Coke Company 66 16 for George s Creek Coal and Iron Company and favor resumption at New Central American and Lonaconing. They plan to press United Mine Workers to lift the strike by tomorrow evening or act themselves. One miner Arthur Hamilton was severely beaten by three men and remains bed bound.
Nansemond county authorities plan a man hunt under Deputy Sheriff Robert Norflet and the Detective Branch. Two targets a white man and a Black person will be chased with a two hour start before bloodhounds are released. The quarry will seek cover behind trees as dogs advance, while watchers observe from nearby highways.
J H E lliff and Ada Liller of Ridgeville eloped from Keyser West Virginia to Maryland to wed. While crossing the Potomac in a buggy the horse balked, the vehicle overturned and both were carried into the river. Albert Yost saved them and the ceremony was held on the Maryland side in damp garments.
A promotional claim asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla provides thousands of facts proving its merit in curing diseases from impure blood. It also touts Hood's Pills as remedies for digestion and nausea as part of the same advertised line.
To avoid losses the coal man announces June terms: cash price 3.25 per ton or 1.75 per half ton, 30 day terms 3.50 per ton or 1.9 per half ton. Also offers ice flour feed and produce with prompt attention. Contact T. H. Becker at phone 90.
A co partnership is formed by J N and J E Echols as J N Echols & Company. All accounts due J N Echols must be settled by June 1 1900 or they will be turned over to an attorney for collection.
J Q Hood justice of the peace at Crosby Mississippi certifies that One Minute Cough Cure relieves his wife after the first dose and benefits his family. The product promises to cure coughs colds croup grippe bronchitis asthma and throat and lung troubles with immediate action. H N White endorses similar claims based on personal experience.
New York Democrats approach their state convention with little influence on the national party. Leaders doubt any outcome at Kansas City. a tentative Bryan platform is drafted by Hill, while New York is seen as out of step with radical ideas and not instructing delegates.
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