British March and Boer Fronts Near Mafeking May 1900
London reports a 3000 strong British column at Vryburg 100 miles from Mafeking and advancing toward the town. Lord Roberts presses toward Kroonstad while Boer forces under Steyn and a Free State council debate continuing the war amid mixed engagements and patrol clashes.
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London
Vryburg
Mafeking
Taungs
Hunter
Lord Roberts
Kroonstad
Winston Churchill
Zand River
Steyn
Helpmakaar
Transvaal
British advance in Basutoland toward Cloenloan and Platsburg
Maseru May 11 report that British forces from Thaba N'Cho under Generals Rundle and Brabant have moved toward Cloenloan and Platsburg. A large Boer column from the Korannaberg hills is back and ready to oppose, but the Boers are uncertain what route the British will take.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Thaba N’chu
Rundle
Kruger Decries Conspiracy as Final Act in Volksraad
Cape Town report states President Kruger, at the Volksraad close on May 7, cried out that the final act would not occur, declaring God will strengthen the right and that he has documents proving a devilish conspiracy to annihilate the republics.
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Cape Town
Volksraad
Kruger
The
Guard shoots Boer prisoner near boundary in Jamestown
Jamestown St Helena May 12 one guard shot a Boer prisoner as he tried to escape over the boundary fence after three challenges with no reply. The incident is under court martial investigation.
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Jamestown
St. Helena
Martial law proclaimed in Spanish provinces as unrest grows
Madrid reports martial law in Barcelona and Valencia provinces while Seville shops remain closed and resistance continues amid ongoing unrest.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Valencia
Seville
JEFFRIES STILL CHAMPION AFTER KO OF CORBETT
Jim Jeffries remains world heavyweight champion after a knockout of Jim Corbett in the 23rd round at the Seaside Athletic Club. Corbett fought bravely with strong defense and not badly punished before the decisive left to the jaw ended the match before about 8,000 spectators. Corbett, though defeated, remains a factor in boxing as the crowd showed him sympathy and respect after the bout. In New York a separate bout at the Hercules Athletic Club ended in a 15 round draw between Kid McFadden and Eugene Garcia at 118 pounds.
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Coney Island
Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Seaside Athletic Club
Corbett
Jeffries
New York
Hercules Athletic Club
Kid McFadden
San Francisco
Eugene Garcia
Brooklyn
Postmaster General to Lead Cuba Post Office Probe
Washington May 12 The Postmaster General Emory Smith orders a full investigation into alleged Cuban post office misconduct. Capt. Wm B Smith inspector in charge of the Washington division M C Fosnes Philadelphia division and M Waters Denver division will head the inquiry aided by field inspectors and proceed to Cuba at once. Chief Inspector Cochran remains at his post and reports suggest charges may be exaggerated.
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Washington
Emory Smith
Inspection Service
Wm. B. Smith
Post Office
M. C. Fosnes
Philadelphia
M. Waters
Denver
Cochran
Cuba
Senate resolution honors Lafayette statue in Paris
In Washington on May 12 Mr. Davis introduced a joint resolution praising the Lafayette statue in Paris. The measure asks the president to send a copy of the resolution to the French government as expression of U S gratitude for Lafayette and fellow countrymen who aided independence.
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Washington
Davis
Senate
United States
Paris
Lafayette
Cigar Makers Urge War Revenue Tax Repeal Hearing
In Washington on May 12 the Ways and Means Committee heard the National Cigar Makers of America representing cigar cigarette and cheroot producers urging repeal of the wartime excise tax on these goods.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
National Cigar Makers of America
Italian peasant massacres family in Arezzo village
In a village near Arezzo a peasant killed nine family members and wounded several others during a sudden attack. He also burned a stable with cattle before being subdued.
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Rome
Arezzo
Russians comment irritably on crown prince coming age
Berlin reports that German papers note Russian press irritation over celebrations marking the crown prince Frederick William's coming of age, as of May 12.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Ashantis Threaten Rebellion in Gold Coast
Reports from Accra on May 12 claim the Ashantis plan to end British rule with aid from eight allied tribes and could muster about 50,000 warriors. The word comes amid rising tensions in the region.
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Accra
Gold Coast
Peace platform from Buencamino backs American rule in Philippines
Manila May 12 Senor Buencamino ex cabinet member freed by Gen Otis says he is reconciled to American sovereignty and will use influence for peace He outlines a peace platform urging US sovereignty recognition and a constitution guaranteeing personal liberties plus funds for hospitals schools and Filipino representation It notes three obstacles to peace agitators friars and suppressible forces and predicts Aguinaldo could surrender with proper civil commission support. Will Lea hangs in Hinton masked mob.
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Manila
Senor Buencamino
Otis
National Filipino Party
Aguinaldo
United States
Spain
Civil Commission
Philippines
United States Congress
Mob hanged Regee assailant of telegraph operator at Sandstone
A mob of 160 masked men took Regee from jail at Sandstone nine miles west of here and hanged him for an attempted assault on Mrs H H Diefenbach C and O telegraph operator. The body was riddled with bullets. Washington May 12 the House set a record by passing 180 private pension bills including one granting a $100 monthly pension to the widow of Gen Guy V Henry.
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H. H. Diefenbach
Sandstone
Here
Washington
House
Guy V. Henry
Neely Denies Using Foreign Bond Funds For Cash Bond
Muncie Indiana May 12 Charles F W Neely confirms the report that his own funds financed a $20000 bond drawn from his Union National Bank account via the Seventh National Bank New York. Bank president Spilker says Neely had no other dealings about the bond. Fletcher Heath says Spilker arranged the transfer for Neely. Neely questions where a U S citizen can be tried for a crime done in Cuba. He remains with relatives and friends in town.
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Fletcher Heath
Perry S. Heath
Seventh National Bank
Spilker
Neely
Cuba
United States
Anderson Woman Adjudged Insane After Prayer Frenzy
Mrs. Catharine Cory of Anderson Indiana is declared insane amid long religious agitation. Neighbors report constant praying day and night and repeated trances at church causing long periods on the floor. She is known as daughter of Rev. Ross a Christian church minister.
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Mrs. Cory
Mr. Ross
Shively Declines Run for Indiana Governor
South Bend Indiana May 12 Hon B F Shively will not seek the governorship this year He declined to allow his name at the Democratic state convention In an interview he said he is not a candidate for the nomination and will not be presented to the convention He expressed gratitude for support but cannot spare the time or expense for a campaign.
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South Bend
Ind
B. F. Shively
Woman found wandering in night clothes arrested as insane
In Anderson Indiana on May 12 a police officer found Mrs Samuel Jones wandering in her night dress and arrested her for insanity. She regained consciousness at headquarters after the night captain identified her as the wife of a southern city iron worker.
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Anderson
Ind
Samuel Jones
Hudnut Milling Co. Discovers Corn Oil Based Cooking Liquid
Terre Haute Indiana May 12 The Hudnut Milling Co reveals a new corn derived product from corn oil distillation and clarification. After exhaustive tests the liquid is reported highly successful and set for market as a cooking oil substitute.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Hudnut Milling Co
Evansville man guilty of first degree murder in Troy case
Edward Spencer aged 22 was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his sweetheart Lizzie Swanee in Troy Perry county on October 14. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after also attempting to kill the girl’s mother.
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Evansville
Ind
Edward Spencer
Troy
Perry County
Cannellton
Spencer
Lizzie Swanee
Rioting continues in St Louis streetcar strike
In St Louis on May 12 rioting persisted amid a street railway strike. Police fired into crowds and clubs were used on attackers while Suburban lines ran with police protection. Cars faced attempts to pull off motormen and a 250 strong crowd stoned a Park Avenue car, with police firing over heads and then into the crowd. Several arrests were reported and few fares were collected.
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St. Louis
Transit Co
Geyer and
Jefferson Avenues
Carondelet
Compton Heights
Vandeventer and
Park Avenues
Park Avenue
Park and
Mississippi Avenues
Magnolia
California Avenues
Railroad Brotherhood Recommendations to Industry Commission
H R Fuller for conductors firemen trainmen engineers and telegraphers presents a lengthy statement with reforms to end evils in labor conditions. Proposals include posting wage rules. disclosure of evidence to accused workers. written reasons when discharged. end blacklisting. eight hour day. limit Sunday interstate trains except relief and wreck trains. allow crews to finish trips to reach home on Sunday. extend night pay. damages for injuries equal to non railroad workers. eliminate railroad relief associations. Bills in Congress urged to address defective appliances injunctions and disputes over wages and arbitration.
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Washington
H. R. Fuller
Industrial Commission
Congress
Abandoned Ship Story From London May 12
A fragment reports the Norwegian ship Superb under Captain Hammer Ric Janeira abandoned at sea near London in February.27 and dated May.12. The terse note names the vessel and commander with minimal details about the incident.
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London
Superb
Hammer Ric Janeira
Insane Man in Rushville Starves Self After Previous Suicides
Rushville Indiana May 12 James Dickey of Fayette county is an insane man who ten days ago began starving himself to death. He had previously attempted suicide several times. A guard watches him day and night hoping he will ask for food, but the fast remains unbroken.
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Rushville
Ind
James Dickey
Telegraphic Brevities Snapshot of Diverse Events
The Philadelphia presbytery rejects creed revision. Gov. Tanner denies U S Senate candidacy. Russia expands Korea land purchases revealed at Port Chin Nan. Bec Olsen and Jack Rooney draw in Chicago wrestling. New York policeman Philip Dreiser killed by former wife. jealousy cited. John Ruskin will estate £10,000, minimal remainder of £200,000 bequest. Gov. Scofield denies vice presidency bid but backs Henry C. Payne. NL umpire Thomas H. Connelly resigns. rank Dwyer to replace. Meridian Miss scaffold rope break kills Morton Easley. two others injured. Two laborers killed by fast mail train near Carbondale Illinois.
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Bec Olsen
Jack Rooney
Tattersalls
Chicago
Philip C. Dreiser
New York
John Ruskin
Meridian
Miss
Morton Easley
Charles Powell
J. L. Hawkins
Wwlinois Central
Carebondale
Itt
Fire destroys 12 buildings in Tecumseh Oklahoma Territory
Friday’s brief notes a blaze in Tecumseh Oklahoma Territory destroying 12 structures including five stores offices and homes. Loss quoted at 30600 with 4600 insured. Other items mention Lord Roberts near Thaba N'Chu and 100 natives arrested in a broader dispatch.
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Tecumseh
O. T
Lord Roberts
Orange Free State
Thaba N’chu
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