End in sight as British near Pretoria surrender
London reports British forces within two hours of Pretoria with Boer forces abandoning the city. Dispatches from Transvaal and Lourenxo Marques claim Commandant Kraus has surrendered Johannesburg to Lord Roberts. Reports detail prisoner releases, evacuations, and potential border tensions as British advances press into the Transvaal while Groan towns prepare for interregnum.
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Johannesburg
London
Pretoria
Reuter
Transvaal
Rosslyn
War Office
Lord Roberta
London Morning
Daily Mail
Lord Rosslyn
Lord Roverts
Watervalboven
Deligoa Bay
Waterval
Lydenburg
Tourenzo Marques
Sai
Kraus
Lord Roberts
Blansfontein Junction
Lourenzo Marques
Portugal
Komati
Trantier
de Lourengo Marques
T'mes
Fugitves
Mouadyport
Bulaya
Southern
Rhodesia
Watervale
Hoberts
Hartin
Desestad Vestier Genernl
Gersdorp
Pallen-Powell
Baszilion
Pmmandant Snyvnan
Teva Preeborin
Natal
Wildyard
Genwa Lyttleton
Ccovres
Purdenta
Laing
Mafeking
Tuking Spont
Liawden
Hart of
Church Square
Transvaal Boer Move to Komatipoort Ahead of Front
Report notes a Transvaal Boer commando arriving at Komatipoort and Portuguese forces ordered to be ready to move to the frontier. The Portuguese fleet along the coast has received orders to concentrate at the port in preparation for operations.
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Komatipoort
Veterans Honor Dead At Arlington In National Memorial
Washington May 20 Thousands of veterans from Civil War Mexican War and Spanish American War plus descendants joined marches and services in eight cemeteries led by Marine Band. Arlington ceremonies featured wreaths chaplets and a tribute by Congressman Brossius and other notables with poems and Gettysburg address. Elks decorated deceased members graves across the country and all cemeteries were visited with flags and flowers.
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Washington
National Capital
Eomnune
Arlington
Spain
Milda
Marine Band
Great National Cemetery
Temple of Fame
W. G. Davenport
B. F. Chase
J. M. Rankin
Madame Root de L’armitage
Congressman Brossius
S. W. McEldery
Lincoln
A. A. Castle
Washington Lodge of Elks
Jdcal
Denver
Cul
Philadelphia
Mattoon
Ills
Troy
Harrisburg
Eli
Philippine Commission Arrives to Establish Civil Government
Washington report says the Philippine commission will land in Manila and issue a proclamation laying out plans for civil government. It will urge Filipino cooperation and continue military service until September 1, with municipal and provincial governments to begin operation. Judge Staft stays in Manila while four members head four departments as governors. A spy network in China is said to track filibustering expeditions against MacArthur and Remey.
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New York
the Horald
Washington
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Manila
Milipinos
Staft
China
MacArthur
Remey
Civil War Veterans Death Rates and Surviving Counts
A Washington report estimates about 426000 Civil War veterans remain alive in New York with 743497 pensioners last year. About 2470 veterans died in the year. if death rates match non pensioners, total deaths reach roughly 20863. Average survivor age near 70 plus. final Civil War survivors may die into 1040.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Evans
Allen's Foot-Ease ad claims quick relief for swollen feet
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool swollen tired feet and ease burning, sweating, ingrown nails, blisters, and bunions. It touts relief for tight shoes and offers a trial package order with Frer address.
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Allen
Fic
Olmsted
le Roy
Heavy fighting and foreign relief efforts in Pekin area
Reports from May 30 describe rescue teams of French and German forces returning from Chang Hsin Tien with word that Belgians are safe at Lu Know Shiao. Chinese troops retake disturbed localities near Pekin as Boxers attack missions and railway facilities. Foreign warships and troops gather at Taku and Pekin amid tensions.
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Rmissionaries
Pao Ting
Imperial Railway Directory
Fang Tai
Lo Know Chiaa
Lu Han
Tallu
Pekin
Chang Sin Tien
Tifa
China
Tsung Li Yamen
Taku
Chis
London
Daily Mail
Tien Tein
Lai Shin-Hi-Sien
A Mother's Letter About Her Daughter's Illness
Two letters to Mrs Pinkham recount a nineteen year old daughter suffering monthly flows for three months. The first writer fears her condition worsens and seeks guidance. The second praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving symptoms and restoring regular menses, with permission granted to publish the letter.
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Tella
Ness
Prve- Ham
Pinkham
Mae
Martens A. Game
Manchester
Mil
Macon
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Lord Lansdowne
Times
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Delaga Bay
Hay
United States
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Bere
Allens
Shanghai
Lau Tson
Pe- Kin
Isauc
Lind
West Street
Canmana’ Cigar Store
Wyoming
Broadway
Slater Brick Co
Billinge, Mont
Excelsior
Avallas
R. Ryan
Nevada Ave
Atte
Quartz Street
Geneses Valley Miner
Rochester, N.Y
Butte
Cherry St
Caxton Building
Home Bakery
Alaska
Come Quick
Investors Loan & Realty Co
West Granite
Main Street
Case & Holmes
West Broadway
Jack Bray
Montana
Butle
Mont
Chan, L. Smith & Co
Granite
Onc
North
Inter Mountain Branch
Missoula
West Eide
M.wade
North Main
Inter Mountain
TyYoom
Kooma
West Pari Street
West
Porphyry
P.O. Box
Nevada Avenue
Cage & Holmes
E Broadway
Copper State Salooon
Utah Ave
Conroy & Morley
Cigar Water Mountain
S. Main
East Side
Colorado
South Huute
South Butte
Mcmillan
Floyd
E. Broadway
Sonsiioe
West Al¢E
P. O. Box
Ee Hotel
Missouri Avenue
Hall Bros
Arizona Street
South Gaylord
Park and
the Union
West Mercury
Puluman House
Galena
South Main
Ogden
Earner Academy
W. Galena
Bath
Mercury
Onten
Modern
Beth
Pullman House
Telephone
Dr. Wells
South Ohio Street
Arizona
Summit
West Side
Thompson Investment CO
W. Broadway
Board Montana Street
Reynolds & McDowell
East Broadway
Curtis Block
W. Granite Sreet
Montana Chatte Mortgage Co
Lizsie
Arizons
W. Porphyry Street
West Galena
W. Park Street
Advv
Anny Stazna
West Park Strane
Mrs. Dusold
Mba Carson
West Granite Street
Miss Harlow
Hest Park Street
West Park
Park Street
R. M. al H
Owsley Block
Ren
Grosser
Secy Building Trades Council
Care Inter Mountain
E. A
F. Inter Mountain
Ortland Cement Co
Utah
Tlhaned
Henry Street
West Quartz
Lean &Collections
Butte, Mont
Burlington
Omahs
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Phil Daniels
Second Judicial District
State of
Silver Bow
Paul Leblanc
Paul White
Hdlmond de Celles
Clinton C. Clark
James F. Wilkins
A. F
A. M
Maraconic Temple
Don Yancey
J. D. McGregor
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
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