Mafeking Relief Sparks London Celebrations Across City
crowds flood the streets around Mansion House as news of Mafeking relief spreads by telegram. Lord Mayor Newton announces the relief, leading cheers, songs, and banners with Colonel Baden-Powell’s portrait amid a festive outpouring.
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Associated Press
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Parliament Square
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Piccadilly
Humanes
House of Commons
Tno
Pretoria
Unrestrained jubilation as Boer and British moves unfold
A Lorenzo Marques correspondent reports renewed peace proposals from the Boer governments while reverses cause despondency. Kruger and officials may move to Lydenburg with prisoners, consuls, and preparations for a new push under Lord Roberts. Johannesburg is next, rail repair on Walsh River, and 12 000 Boers at Rhenoster Spruit.
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Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal
Pretoria
Kruger
Lydenburg
Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Walsh River
Rhenoster Spruit
Buller takes Newcastle in relief of Boer force
General Buller reports Newcastle occupied. Second division and third cavalry brigade concentrated there. Mounted force sent through Ngutu to expel enemy and reassure natives. Enemies burned chapel and plundered, but caused limited damage aside from ruined railway, bridges, culverts, pumping stations. About 7000 fled, 1000 to Wakkerstroom, others via Miller's Pass toward the Free State, while a disorganized rabble plans to stand at Laing's Nek.
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Buller
War Office
Newcastle
Ngutu
Ingagane
Nkader
Wakkerstroom
Miller’s Pass
Free State
Laing’s Nek
Steyn Leaves Pretoria For Free State
President Steyn departed Pretoria at night bound for the Free State. He urged the crowd to keep cheerful as reports said 6000 British troops surrounded Christiana and local officials were captured. Reuter correspondent James Milne, held prisoner, was freed and escorted to the border.
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Pretoria
Steyn
Free State
Christiana
Landrost
James Milne
Reuter Telegram Company
Methuen Captures Hoopstad in Dutch Boer War Dispatch
May 18 London war office receipt reports Methuen entering Hoopstad unopposed and surrender of Generals Duprey and Daniels with forty men. Broadwood occupied Lindley after light opposition. two British wounded. Steyn absent, officials departed. Mounted infantry under Hutton captured commandant Botha and several policemen near Johan nesburg. no Allied casualties. Buller notes Natel farmers in arms.
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London
Roberts
War Office
Johannesburg
Transvaal peace envoys welcomed in Washington
Messrs Fischer Wolmarans and Wessells, the Transvaal peace commissioners, arrived in Washington with a congression al and citizens committee. They were greeted at the Arlington Hotel by a large crowd and the reception committee. Congressman Sulzer chaired the event, expressing welcome in the name of liberty loving people. Delegate Fischer replied briefly. The envoys retired for the night after informal gatherings.
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Dearmond
Rhea
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Missouri
Bourke Cochran
New York
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Robinson
Nebraska
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White House
State Department
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Washington
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Transvaal
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Arlington Hotel
Fischer
Boers Unmoved On Mafeking Relief Report
Boer envoys conveyed news of Mafeking relief to Washington aboard a Baltimore train. Spokesman Abraham Fischer declined comment amid questions about end of war and Lord Roberts predictions, stating there is much to do before hostilities cease.
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Mafeking
Associated Press
Congressional Limited
Washington
Abraham Fischer
Pretoria
London
Lord Roberts
Closing arguments mark end of park department inquiry at City Hall
Yesterday and last evening a special committee heard final pleas in the park department probe. Counsel Matthews for the Park Commission warned of a conspiracy by former foremen and alleged perjury as the investigation costs rise toward five thousand dollars. The aldermanic panel is split, with a mild majority likely and a harsh minority expected. Norris, chairman, favors limited findings while Gerry remains unconvinced.
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Park Department
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Parks
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Park Commission
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Joseph Lundy
Striking St Louis Unions Move Toward Sympathetic Walkout
Heads of labor unions in St Louis meet at midnight and urge central bodies to begin a sympathetic strike of all unions today. Violent clashes erupt across transit lines as a mob attacks cars, kills and wounds several. police, militia debated. Transit officials seek end to disruptions as negotiations collapse.
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Cleveland
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Edward Cleary
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Gratiot Pate
Anobert Nelson
Jacob Hollingsworth
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Fourteenth
Gratiot
Hollingsworth
Bellefontein
California Avenue
Tower
Grove
Market Street
Chouteau
South Street Railway
Warrants Issued for Mrs Craven and Officials in Fair Craven Case
In San Francisco on May 18 warrants were issued for the arrest of Mrs Craven Justice of the Peace Simpkin and Arnot Sylva. The first two face grand jury indictments for perjury and Sylva for subornation of perjury tied to the Fair Craven case. Bail set at 10000 each. Argument concluded today.
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Craven
Mayor Merchant nominates city marshal, board rejects
Gloucester May 18 Mayor George E. Merchant named George Douglas for city marshal. The Albder men declined to confirm the nomination, leaving the post unsettled and the mayor surprised by the board’s action.
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Gloucester
George EE. Merchant
George Douglas
Board of Albdermen
Halifax Celebrates Mafeking Relief Across Nova Scotia
May 18 celebrations swept towns including Halifax as Mafeking relief news stirred public joy. Processions formed while bands played God Save the Queen and audiences cheered the stage announcement amid broad public enthusiasm.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Newton Beats Framingham in Golf Club Match
Newton defeated Framingham 5 to 2 in a team match at Newton Golf Club. The contest finished in heavy rain and used the new Tuxedo scoring system recently adopted by Newton Club.
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Newton
Newton Golf Club
Framingham
Newton Club
Record of Princeton hammer throw practice
In practice a Princeton track team member hurled the hammer 165 feet, with a noted 16 feet improvement during training on May 18 in Princeton New Jersey.
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Princeton
N. J
Tecae
Iterine
Labor Dissension Ends In New York Arbitration
The arbitration committee of the National Metal Trades Association and the International Association of Machinists, in New York since May 10, adjourned after reaching a highly satisfactory agreement. The pact bars strikes and lockouts until the issue is first reviewed by an arbitration panel.
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New York
National Metal Trades Association
International Association of Machinists
Barnes Pierce Rumor Clarified By Questioned Letter
A Newton Highlands rumor about a May 13 1900 marriage between Miss Louisa Pierce and Dr Charles H Barnes is questioned after a letter from Williams H Barnes of Boston asks publication. The letter is unsigned as genuine by many locals and the paper plans no publication.
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Louisa Pierce
Newton Highlands
Charlies H. Barnes
Boston
Charles H. Barnes
Williams H. Barnes
Enraged husband shoots wife and brother in North Adams
In North Adams on May 18 Louis Farrar shot his wife after she refused to speak to him on Walnut Street. He then shot his brother Leonard in the neck. Leonard survived while the wife, struck in the back, deteriorated rapidly. Farrar was captured after being pursued and a prior history of domestic trouble, including a February assault, is noted.
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Louis Farrar
North Adams
Farrar
Louis
Leonard
Lawrence Major
Walnut Street
Leonard Farrar
Farrar Regrets Deed After Fatal Shooting Incident
The text describes Farrar's expressed regret before police custody and suggests his father-in-law was the victim. It notes that Mrs. Farrar was in a critical condition and that City Solicitor Ashe and Chief of Police Daneen visited her bedside to obtain an ante-mortem statement.
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Farrar
Mr. Bird
Panic on Boston Portland train ends with suspect identity in Portsmouth
A man calling himself H T Totman, traveling toward Waterville Maine, caused a smoke car panic on the Boston to Portland line. He assaulted conductor W A Cromwell and a brakeman, then fled before a Portsmouth officer intervened. Totman claimed Fairfield, Connecticut connections, and was released after identification. Authorities suspect insanity.
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H. T. Totman
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Portland
Totman
W. A. Cromwell
Cromwell
Fairfield
Frank Totman
Cuban Frauds Hit McKinley Aide Extradition Hopes
Washington May 18 The Havana postal frauds are a great blow to the administration. Guilty officials are said to be connected with Washington officials. President McKinley feels the situation keenly. Efforts will be made to bring Neely to justice, but fears arise he may escape under current law. Congress may amend extradition with Cuba to cover Neely and similar cases.
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Cuba
Plumbers Vote To Strike Eight-Hour Day
In Fall River May 18 journeymen plumbers voted to strike for an eight-hour workday. The order will take effect Monday morning.
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Fall River
English High Beats Brookline High In IL Series Clash
English High won 11 to 5 over Brookline High in six innings at Brookline Common before darkness halted play. It was the local team’s second game in the Interscholastic League series and their final match, with no wins recorded in the series.
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English High
Brookline Common
Brookline High
Wakefield High Defeats Melrose High in Afternoon Game
Wakefield High School defeated Melrose High School in an afternoon contest by a score of 6 to 0. The match featured Wakefield's offense and strong defense, securing a decisive win for the home team.
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Melrose High
Wakefield High School
Melrose High Schol
Yenereay
Whist Tourney Opens in New England Association Event
The New England historial Association spring whist tournament opened yesterday at 10 with the open event using the Howell or Mitchell system and 23 players. A tie occurred for top honors among F. C. Hurd and G. E. Or, plus Mrs. C. L. Bacon and Mr. L. Bacon. The Robinson trophy match was won by the American Whist Club with 17 plus 13. Scheduled today are open events, meetings, and open-pair matches with souvenirs for winners and team members.
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New England Hist Association
Howell
Mitchell
Irs
F. C. Hurd
Medford Club
G. E. Or
C. L. Bacon
L. Bacon
Philodean Association
E.C. Hawkes
Thes
Fraternal Helpers Whist Party At Russell Lodge
Russell Lodge No 28 of the American Order of Fraternal Helpers held a whist party last evening. The entertainment committee organized affairs well and Miss Jennie Goim won a gold bracelet. Other prizes included pieces of Japan ware awarded to Mrs J Hurley, Miss Mamie Foley, Mrs Walsh, Miss Ellen Corbett, and Miss H Snilives. Eleven tables were in play from 8 to 11, with a lively crowd.
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Themerican Order of Fraternal Helpers
Rs. ararToys
Airte
Jennie Goim
J. Hurley
Mise Mamie Foley
Ere Walsh
Ellen Corbett
Mim H
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