British general Buller drives at Laing’s Nek in Natal
London reports Buller pressing Laing’s Nek after two days of clashes in northern Natal. He claims a position that could erode Boer lines, while heavy fighting is anticipated. Lord Roberts has said little for three days and may be regrouping. Telegraphs are delayed by wire censorship and crush of official dispatches.
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London
Buller
Laing
Nek
Natal
Lord Roberts
Botha
Elandsfontein
Six Dollar Sale of Striped Flannel Outing Suits
The note describes a six dollar sale of striped flannel outing suits, single or double breasted coats with trousers. Made from new fabrics, these suits suit country and seaside outings for clubs and sports, while retail prices range from ten to fifteen dollars. Single trousers in various shades usually sell for five dollars.
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Boston
Death by Own Action Alleged in Father’s Disappearance
Maud Gentle, grieving daughter of missing John Gentle, tells a Post reporter that a trance medium claims her father died by his own hand, with a pistol and water scene described. Gentle left Woodstock New Brunswick for Readville weeks ago. mother is ill and unaware of the disappearance.
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Mauden
Jure
Maud Gentle
Winter Street
John Gentle
Maud
Miss Gentle
Post
Woodstock
N. B
Stoneham
Papa
Readville
Cuban teachers to study at Harvard on seven Cuban transport ships
The quartermaster general arranged for 1483 Cuban school teachers to sail to Boston for a summer Harvard tuition course from July 1 to September. Five transports Burnside McPherson McClellan Crook Sedgwick will depart from Cuban ports in late June carrying the educators to Harvard and return them to Cuba.
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Washington
Quartermaster-General
United States
Harvard University
War Department
Burnside
McPherson
McCllan
Crook Sedgwick
Tunas
Casilva
Cienfuegos
Boston
Manzanillo
Santiago
Guantanamo
Baracoa
Bara
McCellan
Cardenas
Sagua
Cabarien
Nuevitas
Crook
Havana
Matanzas
Sedgwick
Del Pilar Taken Near Manila by Forces
General Pio Del Pilar, Filipino leader, has been captured near Manila at 10:50 a m. The notice lists summer fabrics and prices from A Shuman & Co at Shuman corner as headquarters for hot weather goods.
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Manila
Pio del Pilar
A. Shuman & Co
Shuman Corner
Missing father 43 sought after by townspersons
A daughter describes her father Mr Gentle 43 who left for work, promised to return by Monday, but vanished. She followed clues to Stoneham and Saugus, consulted Mr Smith and a spirit medium who warned of danger. She notes his appearance and clothing and suspects foul play related to a race track connection.
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Mamma
Stoneham
McCalla May Command In Chinese Crisis
London dispatches report Chinese forces driven back by Boxers who employ swords spears and crude weapons. Pekin may be occupied by foreign powers with Captain McCalla of the US Navy mentioned to command land forces. Despatch from Tien Tsin notes bridge destruction on the Pekin electric railway and increasing marines. Diplomatic envoys seek audience with the Emperor while telegraph wires face interruption. Tien Tsin braces for defense as refugees flood in and Boxer influence expands across several hundred square miles.
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London
Pekin
McCalla
United States Navy
United States
China
Central News
Tien Tsin
Taku
Helena
Legation
Vienna
Militia Called to Halt St Louis Riots Amid Turmoil
In St Louis Governor Stephens prepared to deploy the State Guard after a week of rioting that crippled business and endangered lives. A merchants group urged 3000 troops, while police reported clashes, assaults on workers, and mobs attacking women and teachers tied to streetcar service.
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ST. Louis
Stephens
Citizens’ Committee
Merchants’ Exchange
State Guard
Campbell
Joseph Alfred
Southern Electric One
Lena Kaenter
California Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
Rose Fanning
Three Girls Sentenced to Two Years at Reform School
In St Louis on June 8 Annie Swez Annie Klasek and Mary Trantina three girls linked to the May 8 assault on Miss Pauline Herisel were each sentenced to two years at the reform school. A warrant has been issued for the ar continued on page 2 sixth column
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ST. Louis
Annie Swez
Annie Klasek
Mary Trantina
Pauline Herisel
Reform School
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