BULLER NOW ABLE TO MOVE WITH ROBERTS
Telegraph dispatches from Lorenzo Marquez report that a British advance under Lord Roberts is possible within weeks. Boer leaders fear morale is low as Transvaal forces concentrate near Lydenburg. Kruger’s influence remains a unifying factor. Hospital cases in Bloemfontein show enteric fever deaths rising to eight to ten daily.
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Buller Advances as British Press the Boers at Helpmakaar
A London dispatch reports General Buller began his advance from Ladysmith heading toward Helpmakaar. British forces attacked after heavy Boer artillery fire with Bethune’s flank outflanking the enemy on the Biggarsberg. Second Brigade led the morning assault as Dundonald’s cavalry broke theBoers’ centre.
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Associated Press
Roberts Reports Losses From May 10 Cavalry Action
London war office despatch from Lord Roberts details casualties in the cavalry division at Kroonstad on May 10. Captain Elsworthy was killed, Captain Haig and Lieutenant Wilkinson captured, and 21 men unaccounted for with some possibly rejoining as patrols advanced toward a kraal under a white flag.
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How Boers Treat Prisoners Despatch in Dispute
Lord Roberts reports Kruger’s reply claiming equal treatment of colonial and other prisoners with few exceptions for those suspected of escape. The Transvaal notes enteric fever among civilians and prisoners. Roberts cautions exceptions risk abuse by officials.
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Man's bluff holds burglars at Lynn home
George H Waitt a gardener of 48 North Franklin Street used a revolver in his hip pocket to bluff two men he thought were burglars. He confronted them at his door and the pair surrendered after he yelled for help. police later detained George Bennett and Frank Phillips, who claimed to be Bostonians visiting for a celebration.
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Brockton Liquor Raid Arrests Fifteen businessmen
The liquor squad toured Brockton on May 14 and arrested fifteen local business men on charges of illegal liquor sales. The group included four druggists seven grocers and a barber.
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Mafeking Under Attack Amid British Advances
A war bulletin from Mafeking reports British forces moving against the federation at Helpmekar and Tonders Nek while burghers attacked Mafeking. Telegraphist Malopo notes heavy gunfire and the Kaffir location burning before 6 o'clock, with relative quiet by 10. Afrikander women meeting urged arms and home front service.
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Malden Collision Leaves Woman Unconscious After Fall
Mary Burns of 16 Tufts Street Medford was knocked from her bicycle on Pleasant Street Malden and struck her head. She remained unconscious for some time before being taken to Malden Hospital in guarded condition. A colored man on a bicycle collided with her.
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Senate Authorization for Harbor Survey and Navy Armor
Senate approves harbor survey and authorizes Navy armor purchases at 45 dollars a ton or up to 545 dollars if needed for Maine Ohio and Missouri. Funds set for armor factory up to 4 million dollars. Five Holland torpedo boats priced under 170 thousand each. Gathmann gun amendment withdrawn. Deficiency bill passed. military academy bill to follow. Dearmond fires political critique of administration.
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Root Before Committee on Army Reorganization Bill
Secretary Root testified to the House committee on military affairs about the army reorganization bill. He defended granting General Miles the rank of lieutenant general and Adjutant General Corbin major general, and warned that sea coast fortifications remain underfunded with few garrisons or reliefs. He argued rank should reflect full army command and cited foreign practice.
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Aldermen Propose Entertainment for Boer Envoys in Boston
Boston Aldermen vote 10 to 3 to appoint five members plus Common Council to prepare a reception and entertainment program for Boer republic peace envoys visiting the city, with expenses charged to the city incidental fund. Other measures delay confirmation of Mayor appointees and discuss lamp department consolidation and police pensions.
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Long Delay for Banks Ordered New Currency Plates
Washington reports over 1000 banks must receive currency plates under the March 14 currency act. It will take four to six months to supply all banks as $15,000,000 is tied up awaiting new plates. Engravers work twelve hours daily to produce plates for new currency and 2 percent bonds, with only fifty plates issued weekly.
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City Board approves funds for care and planting of trees
The board passed a $10,000 appropriation for public grounds care and a $20,000 allotment to maintain the Common. An order to designate East armory as the armory for Company D, Ninth Regiment, M V M was sent to the public improvements committee amid a Charlestown association remonstrance. A public hearing is set for next Monday. The board also ordered lunch carts near tracks of the Boston Elevated to move to side streets to ease traffic.
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Boston Beer Relief Aids Envoys Reception Committee
The Boston division of the Beer Relief Association met at the Parker House to form a representative committee to oversee proper reception of envoys to the country. Arrangements discussed.
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Suburban Railway Strike Ends After Amicable Settlement
Officials from Suburban Railway Company and employees reach an amicable adjustment restoring 3600 workers to duty. The union reportedly gains full recognition in the settlement, seen as easing tensions between the Transit Company and striking staff in St Louis.
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Fight of Union Ends in Philadelphia Strike Tensions
The Philadelphia building trades strike enters its seventh week with a pause in hostilities between Allied Printing Trades Council and the Brotherhood of Carpenters. About 1000 of 10 000 workers resume or delay work as talks continue. Some employers sign the wage scale. Bell Telephone linemen strike for 2 1 2 dollars for nine hours plus double time on holidays.
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Metal Trades and Machinists End Talks in New York
Delegates from the National Metal Trades Association and the International Association of Machinists met in a joint conference. No成果 announced. the joint committee would reconvene tomorrow. Telegrams indicated all Cleveland strikers would return to work tomorrow.
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