British reach Machadodorp in Transvaal advances
London reports British forces penetrating Transvaal to Machadodorp with heavy artillery in action as Boers retreat north. Kruger remains at Alkmaar while Cape Town dispatches mention scattered raids, alleged escape rumors, truces, and improved rail and telegraph service sustaining quiet conditions in major hubs.
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Transvaal
Machadodorp
Lourenzo Marques
Kruger
Alkmaar
Dewet
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Comberty
Malana Ridge
House of Commons
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Cape Town
Europe
Mr. Kruger
Pretoria
Daily Telegraph
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Kopje
Dewét
Itchéner
Rhenoster
Rundle
Ficksburg
War Office
Ord Roberts
Heilbron
Christian de Wet
Methuen
Johannesburg
CANADIANS WOUNDED BORE MAJOR WOUNDING SUMMARY
Sir Alfred Milner cables from South Africa reporting Captain Blanchard killed by wounds, succeeding Captain Arnold who died of wounds. Captain A C MacDonnell of the Canadian Mounted Police is dangerously wounded in the abdomen. Private W Frost of Calgary is dead from wounds. Corporal H Lains and Private Greenal slightly wounded. Private Leonard died of wounds.
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Winnipeg
Alfred Milner
South Africa
Blanchard
Arnold
A. C. MacDonnell
Canadian Mounted Police
W. Frost
Calgary
H. Lains
Greenal
Leonard
Weather forecast for New England and nearby states
Washington dispatch notes fair conditions for Thursday and Friday across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York with warmer temperatures in the south and fresh westerly to southwesterly winds. Local forecast likewise calls for fair days with warmer conditions and fresh southwest winds.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Heaps of Boxers Slain Despatch Report From Pekin
A Pekin despatch states numerous boxers slain as officials report the city’s capture. International column notes the party may have entered Pekin, signaling a shift in control and heightened tension for residents and observers.
Kite ascent at Rotch observatory sets height record
Report the kite flight at Rotch Observatory reaching 14 000 feet, nearly three miles, with five Hargrave kites lifting about 130 pounds. Details note air conditions, duration, and descent through a cloud layer as observers Clayton Ferguson and Sweetland pursue further tests.
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Observatory
Navy details Kempff despatch on Taku and Tien Tsin clash
Kempff reports Taku forts captured by other foreign powers and heavy firing at Tien Tsin on the 17th. He says 300 Americans ashore, 430 foreign troops in Pekin May 31, and 6000 at Chefoo, with 3000 Russian German and English troops arriving. Uncertainty remains about Pekin attack and Seymour’s role. US hopes for involvement fade.
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Pekin
Seymour
Visconti Venosta
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Tsung Li Yamen
Taku
Tien Tsin
Japan
Daily
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Foo Chow
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Kempff
Chefoo
Taussig
Yorktown
Department
Kempff
Che Fu
Empff
International
He Stakes a Vice Presidential Nomination in Acclamation
The text reports on a political convention where both presidential and vice presidential nominations are to occur by acclamation. Hanna avoids direct administration influence, and John D. Long is not presented. Roosevelt appears favored for VP, with discussion of Lodge as permanent chairman and platform adoption.
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Stradstreet’s
Ors
Aroent
Wild West Rec
Hanna
Washington
John D. Long
Massachusetts
Lodge
Wolcott
Senator Hanna Declines R PV Candidacy Offer
Senator Hanna says the administration has not backed any vice presidential candidate and that the convention should pick. He notes several eminent Republicans were proposed, and after consulting delegates he has accepted to advise on the matter, citing the current situation and strong sentiment among the party.
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Hanna
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