England Awaits News on Mafeking Relief Effort
London reports crowds at the war office waiting anxiously for word on Mafeking relief. Boer actions are described as a trap at a besieged city, with Cadet forces and generals maneuvering near Kroonstad, Fourteen Streams, and Lydenburg as Roberts and Buller push toward strategic objectives. News from Lorenzo Marques and Pretoria outlines political shifts, annexation rumors, and continued resistance as the battle lines hold.
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Michael Davitt
Lorenzo Marques
United
Johannesburg
T. Archer
Dundee
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Atdon
Transvaal
Durban
Plague Spreads in Australia Prompting Uniform Action
Vancouver May 17 reports say plague is spreading across Australia with rising cases in Sydney and inland towns. Authorities vow uniform measures, rat control, and compulsory vaccination while a cyclone wrecks Mullaby near Sydney. The Southern Cross returns from Antarctic survey with all aboard healthy.
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Immigration inspection plans for Hawaiian ports announced
Washington May 17 Commissioner General Powderly to establish immigrant inspection on the Hawaiian islands by sending F H Larned to Honolulu to study conditions and set up a US style system. George B Baldwin named inspector for Honolulu and Roman Dobler to Porto Rico for island examination. Will gather arrival statistics and report to Portery. congressional action needed for Porto Rico port authority.
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Hawaiian Islands
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Honolulu
United States
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Roman Dobler
New York
Porto Rico
Poterty
Rosy Spain Seen Under New King George Era
New York dispatch from London cites General Stewart L. Woodford predicting Spain will rebound after losing colonies. He says colonial loss spurs national rejuvenation and relief from overextended administration will let statesmen shape the country’s destiny. He praises Spanish honor and debt payment, and notes taxes will ease once revenue preserves national credit and honor.
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Herald
London
Stewart L. Woodford
United States
Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Divorce suit filed by Countess Festerles in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 17 divorce proceedings began for Eila Fount Festerles. The countess accuses desertion, failure to provide, and cruel treatment after their yacht cruise aboard the Tola. She says the count left her stranded in Singapore last November while seeking an amicable separation, and asks to resume her maiden name.
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Festerles
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New York
Not One Enlisted in War Sym pathy of American Women
Mrs Abraham Fischer wife of the Orange Free State delegate accompanies her husband to New York speaking on the war She says reports of women enlisting are false Boers are not barbarians some women disguise as men to enter ranks Life is hard for Boer women they strive to keep farms running and wait for right to triumph They seek sympathy from American government and American women to influence Europe Mrs Fischer notes South African women are hopeful and grateful for American sympathy They left Bloemfontein ten days before General Roberts arrival One of her sons fights with the Boer army.
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Abraham Fischer
Orange Free State
Hervoines
Teriumph
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Humpe
Havana postmaster linked to Neely shield conspiracy
In Havana on May 17, E P Thompson postmaster, deputy auditor W H Reeves, and Cuban clerks E Moya and J Mascaro were arrested over a conspiracy to shield financial agent C F P Nealy. They allegedly altered vouchers and books, with Moy and Mascaro admitting sale of 1800 dollars of stale stamps. Thompson claims changes were at Rich's request but denies criminal intent. His bond stands at 10000 dollars cash awaiting posting.
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Jorge Mascaro
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Allen’s Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
An old advertisment touts Allen’s Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful, smarting feet and corns. It claims instant relief from sweating, calluses, and tired feet, noting shoes feel easier. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with a 25 cent offer and free trial package by mail.
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le Roy
Newbro's Herpicida Claim as Germ Destroyer
An advertisement describes dandruff as caused by a scalp germ that leads to falling hair and baldness. It touts Newbro's Herpicida as a unique, scientific remedy that destroys the dandruff germ and thus prevents and cures dandruff, falling hair, and baldness, claiming universal success wherever tried.
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