Unaccountable Delays Mark Boer War Advances
British and Boer forces clash as General Hamilton reaches Thaba N'Chu while Boers prepare a stand to cover convoy escape. Reports note delays in advances across multiple columns, with Lord Roberts' army shown as efficient under younger generals. News from Bloemfontein, Wepener, and Natal indicates rising Boer activity and movements toward Kimberley and surrounding areas.
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London
A. m
Tarael
Sannaa Post
Thaba N'Chu
Hamilton
Dewete
Dorp
Hrandfort
Thaba N’chu
Samalldell
Kavee Siding
Brandfort
Lord Roberta
General Brabant
Wepener
Pole-Carew
Leeuw Kop
Lord Roberts
Boshof
Lord Methuen
Hunter
Natal
Bloemfontein
Kimberley
Elandsvnagte
Wyndman
House of Commons
Maperown
Port Elizabeth
Concessions Cancelled on Nicaragua Canal Project
Washington reports the Nicaraguan government has canceled the concessions granted to the Maritime Canal company to build a ship canal across Nicaragua after nearly five months of proceedings. The original concession expired October 5, but decrees and arbitration provisions were invoked as the dispute over performance and settlement were addressed by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua
Ees
Transfers to Cuba Tap 13 5th and 8th Infantry Men
Washington reports orders to move 13 men from the Fort Leavenworth depot battalion of the First Infantry to Havana Cuba 140 men from Fort Sheridan for the Fifth Infantry to Santiago Cuba and 8 men from Fort Snelling for the Highth Infantry to Havana with the aim of distributing troops to active battalions in Cuba. Selections favor those with at least one year left on their enlistment suggesting Cuba occupations will continue for at least a year.
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Cuba
Missing Man Murdered In Portland River
The body of an unknown man was found floating in the Willamette River in Portland with a wire around the neck and two iron brake shoes weighing about fifty pounds attached. Police suspected the deceased might be William Brannan of Ellensburg New York but later reports said he was safe in Seattle. The head showed severe trauma, suggesting murder before disposal. identification remained pending at nine o’clock.
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Portland
Ore
William Brannan
Ellensburg
N. Y
Seattle
Riksonight
Disinfection Plan Aims to Cleanse Vaudeville Theaters
Chicago voices support Chief Sanitary Inspector Young plan to end continuous shows and require two hours of thorough disinfection and ventilation in theaters during performances. Health Commissioner Dr Reynolds backs the move as an effective germ guard, with Young presenting an exhibit of theater atmospheres.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Young
City Health Department
Mr. Young
Derby Field Seen With Ten Probable Starters
Secretary Price of the New Louisville Jockey club reports at least ten horses set for the Kentucky Derby next Thursday. Named starters include Lieutenant a ru, Kentucky Farmer, Thrive, F ode, Florizar, Highland Lad, Orontas, Flaunt, Dieudonne, His Excellency, with Hindus a probable, Churchill Downs track in good shape. Flaunt clocked a mile and a quarter in 1:53 yesterday while Lieutenant Gibson and Kentucky Palmer prepare for the Derby route.
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Louisville
Price
Louisville Jockey Club
Thursay
Lieutenant A Ru
Kentucky Farmer
Thrive
F ‘Ode
Florizar
Highland Lad
Orontas
Flaunt
Dieudonne
George Long
Churchill Downs
Lieutenant Gibson
Kentucky Palmer
Bank business increase in San Francisco deposits rise six months
Bank commissioners report a notable rise in savings bank activity across California as of March 21. Forty four banks outside San Francisco show deposits up about 1.5 million dollars over four months. City and county savings banks addition totals reach approximately 4.742 million dollars.
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San Francisco
Father Kidnaps Child. mother unable to stop man take
In Los Angeles on April 27 C Cole seized his young daughter in front of the mother and placed her in a buggy. He then headed for the Southern Pacific depot bound for Massachusetts as the mother protested and watched the escape unfold.
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Los Angeles
Cal
C. Cole
Massachusetts
Cole
Southern Pacific
Porter ill in New York during McKinley aide’s visit
John Addison Porter once private secretary to President McKinley is reported seriously ill in New York City while here for a surgical operation. A separate notice offers 2500 dollars for information leading to the detection and conviction of anyone who trespasses on or extracts minerals from the Pennsylvania Lode Claim in Silver Bow county Montana, by the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company, signed by C. S. Batterman, Assistant Superintendent.
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New York
John Addison Porter
McKinley
Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Montana
Boston
Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Batterman
Weekend Sion Rates Announced for Select Destinations
The Northern Paels announce weekend round trip fares to Pipestone at 1.00, Whitehall at 1.50, and Lime Spur at 2.00 with a final limit the following Monday. Sunday offers Deer Lodge round trip for 1.00. Tickets valid for one day only.
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Pipestone
Whitehall
Lime Spur
Deer Lodge
Open Door Trade Talk Stresses Chinese Access and US Shipping
Boston April 27 The Chinese minister Wi Ting Fang urged freer Chinese access to American markets and more mutual exchange of goods. He warned U.S exporters are harmed by limited China access and called for revived carrying trade on Chinese waters, noting high freight rates and the absence of American liners to Shanghai via Suez.
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Boston
National Association of Manufacturers
Milla
China
Nine
United States
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Shanghai
Suez Canal
Goodnow
Shanzhai
Japan
Sues
London
Liverpool
Canipn
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Brabant
Methuen
Bosho
Kimberly
Bardfort
O. F
Buitfoufeint
Bushef
Kelly-Kenny
Dewetsdorp
Dewet
Johannnesburg Commando
Kentucky
Porter
America
ADV
U. S
Palmer
Butte
Mont
Orton Bron
West
Galena
Board of Engineers
A. Zeller, Bookseller
St. Louis
Butte Inter Mountain
Caxton
Chicaso
T. C
Daily
Inter Mountain
M. Wade
North Main
Inter Mountain Office
M-Room Lodging House
Gale Cheap
McMillan & Freya
East Broadway
Lion and Realty Company
Granite Street
Hall Bros
Broadway
Roy
Alley
Utah
Avenue
North
Alabama
Investor's. Realty Co
West Granite
East Second Street
South Butte
Commercial Avenue
Anaconda
Gold Street
Montrose Avenue
South School of Mines
Chas. L. Smith & Co
Olue, Brigman & Naughten
Brigman *& Naughton
W. Broadway
Montana Street
McMillan & Floyd
Corner Lot
South Side
North Main Street
Conroy
Morley
Arizona Street
Park and Main
Main
Conroy & Morley
South Main Street
North Side
L. Hembeckel
Dillon
East Park Street
Case & Holmes
B. Broadway
Wyoming Street
E. Broadway
Ight Bedstead and Springs
Buiter
East Galena Street
Pacific Hotel
Case & Holmen
Southackson
Ely
West Park Street
West Galena
Academy
North Jackson
Bis
Delia Barbega
Sfag
Vision Alock W. Mercury Oppo
Union Laundry
West Broadway
Mia Germain
Tallant Block Corner Park
Wyomin
Miss Harlow
Wyoming
West Mide
W. Tron
Enat
Indy
North Washington
Dakota Street
Thompson Investment Company
Gaylord Corner
Sherman
East Park
Hammond
Europe
Oechsli
West Park
Hyman
Madam Editha
Wein P. m
North Idaho
Mazie
We Park Treet
Eliza
A. Fbrombauer, Assater and
Chemnat
Carney & Hand
East Broad
R. Nm. Biel
Owsley Block
Hollingsworth “Restant
W. Park
Beckwith's
Rubenst.in & Co
Borglum, Water Co
Thompson Investment Co
W. Porphyry Street
Crystal Springs
Park and
Granite
Granelte
Whatley's Cafe
Silver Block
Lady's Gold Watch
C. L
Emene Davenport
Cape Namy
eSeason
Aett Ocs. L. RR
N. E. Copel
Sutherland Sisters
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