Boers Seek Washington Audience After Arriving in New York
Boer envoys Abraham Fischer J M A Woolmarans and C H Wessels arrived in New York aboard the Maasdam after a 12 day voyage from Rotterdam. They plan to seek a White House audience and hope US public pressure will compel England to recognize their independence.
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New York
Maasdam
Rotterdam
Abraham Fischer
J. M. A. Woolmarans
C. H. Wessels
Hoboken
Manhattan
Lord Roberts
Mr. Fischer
England
Washington
McKinley
Fischer
United States
Red Cross
Citizens’ Reception Committee
Kiliaen van Rennselaer
Norwegian Bark Johannes Wrecked Off Baltic Island
Windau Russia May 16 The Norwegian bark Johannes under Captain Anderson from Tonsberg Norway bound for Canada was wrecked off the island of Oesel in the Baltic. Of her 29 crew only 12 were saved.
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Windau
Russia
Johannes
Anderson
Tonsberg
Norway
Canada
Oesel
Baltic
Connolly Beats Perry Queen In Six Rounds At Tattersalls
In Chicago on May 16 Eddie Connolly of St John New Brunswick won the decision over Perry Queen of Chicago after six fast rounds at Tattersall's. Earlier Harry Forbes of Chicago defeated Fred O Neal of Omaha in one round.
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Chicago
Perry Queen
Eddie Connolly
St. John
N. B
Connolly
Harry Forbes
Fred O’neal
Omaha
Weather outlook for four states shows cooler Thursday
The forecast for Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Indiana calls for fair skies and a slight cooling trend on Thursday with comfortable daytime highs and lighter winds.
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Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Indiana
Fire at Paris exposition damages Chateau d Etau
Fire at the Paris exposition damages the Chateau d Etau. Incendiaries suspected in the blaze.
State G A R encampment draws fifteen thousand visitors
Fifteen thousand visitors arrived in Indianapolis for the state encampment of the Grand Army. Distinguished guests include Commander-in-Chief Shaw of New York and the commanders from Ohio Kentucky and Illinois. The Loyal Legion elected Rear Admiral Brown commander and Captain Ford senior vice. The banquet was a grand affair.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Grand Army
Shaw
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Illinois
Loyal Legion
Brown
Ford
Butler denies resignation as Populist chairman affair
Washington May 16 Senator Butler contradicts reports he resigned the chairmanship of the national Populist committee. He says he asked for J H Edmiston of Nebraska to be made vice chairman because Butler cannot give full time to duties at present.
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Washington
Butler
National Populist Committee
J. H. Edmiston
Nebraska
Edmiston
Found Dead in Bay Bertram Theatrical Manager Is Identified
The body of Charles N. Bertram a 43 year old theatrical manager who had been missing since April 24 was found in the bay. Bertram was a well known figure in the theatrical profession.
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New York
Charles N. Bertram
Bertram
American machinery building opens at Vincennes annex
Paris May 16 The American machinery building in the Vincennes annex of the exposition opened to the public with a ceremony. General Horace Porter Commissioner General Peck and other American officials attended along with Sousa's band. A decorated boat transported guests and the yacht docked at the German national pavilion where the ceremony continued.
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Paris
Vincennes
United States
Horace Porter
General Peck
Sousa
F. E. Drake
Peck
Porter
Peruna praised by Mrs Richter in Nebraska ad
Mrs Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska endorses Peru na claiming relief from catarrh and life changes with Peru na and Menalin. She urges others to try the remedies and notes improved strength and health. Dr Hartman offers a free book Health and Beauty from Columbus Ohio.
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Mathilde Richter
Doniphan
Col. Hamilton
Columbus
Hartman
Election of Bishops in Methodist Conference Balloting
Chicago May 16 The Methodist church bishop election yields no winner among forty candidates as none reach the two thirds needed. With 680 votes cast a dozen ballots may be required to select two bishops. Rumors of Dr. Bowen’s victory are unfounded as results show Buckley 272 Bowen 258 Moore 282 Hamilton 228 with remaining ballots scattered.
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Methodist Conference
Chicago
Methodist Church
Board of Tellers
John E. Bowen
Buckley
Bowen
Moore
Hamilton
Venezuelan revolt progress reported from Trinidad
Kingston dispatch says General Hernandez, leader of the Venezuelan revolution, gains ground against President Castro. The coup plan originated in Trinidad where many prominent Venezuelans reside. Large orders for arms and munitions are flowing, suggesting major developments may follow.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Trinidad
Hernandez
Venezuela
Castro
Congress Advances Military Academy Bill Urges Alaska Civil Government
The House sent the last general appropriation bill for the military academy to the Senate and will adjourn once remaining bills are disposed of and conference differences resolved. The next measure is to establish a civil government for Alaska.
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Washington
House
Senate
Alaska
Twenty Fifth Annual Convention of Iron Steel and Tin Workers
The Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers of America opened its twenty fifth annual convention in Indianapolis with about 400 delegates. Clemen Jarvis, vice president of the Sixth district from Anderson, presided as the session began with the appointment of scale committees.
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Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Indianapolis
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of America
Clemen Jarvis
Anderson
Fire destroys Youngstown livery stable and residence
Damaged by fire in Youngstown on May 16 the livery stable of Henry Hoffman and the adjacent Bolmer residence were burned. Horses and rigs in the barn and part of the Bolmer home contents were saved. Total loss estimated at 4000 dollars.
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Youngstown
Henry Hoffman
William Bolmer
Bolmer
Artillerymen Injured in Thorn Shell Explosion
Five artillerymen were injured and two died from injuries after a shell exploded during artillery tests at Thorn in West Prussia, Berlin reports dated May 16.
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Berlin
Thorn
West Prussia
Berlin Sceptical On Belgians and Germans in Kivoo
Berlin authorities say no official report of hostilities in the Kivoo district has reached the foreign office. Dispatches to the London Daily Telegraph from Lionel Decle describe clashes during his Cape-to-Cairo expedition. Berlin papers note Decle’s statements are largely given credence but some claims are viewed as exaggerated.
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Berlin
Kivoo
South Africa
London Daily Telegraph
Lionel Deele
Senator Clark Resigns After Tense Senate Address
Senator Clark of Montana announced his resignation to the Montana governor in a sudden formal move. He then delivered a personal privilege speech denouncing the senate committee action and denigrating Marcus Daly and allies, tears in his eyes as he read the letter to resign.
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Washington
Clark
Montana
Senate
Marcus Daly
Mr. Clark
Clark Appointed Senator in Surprise Resignation Coup
Acting Governor Spriggs appointed W. A. Clark of Butte U S senator to serve until the next legislature elects his successor. Clark's resignation was filed and he was chosen to succeed himself while Spriggs, a Clark ally, preserves impartiality as lieutenant governor. Governor Smith was away attending mining matters in California.
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Clark
Helena
Mon
Spriggs
W. A. Clark
Butte
United States
Senate
Smith
California
United States Senate
Montana Senator Appointment Sparks Cautious Replies
Washington May 16 Senators avoided firm opinions on the Clark appointment by the Montana lieutenant governor noting the issue is new and needs investigation. Senator Chandler, head of the privileges and elections committee, doubted the move saying I reckon the trick won’t work. Mr Clark accepted the appointment in a courteous telegram.
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Washington
Clark
Montana
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
United
Pioneer Republican Founder S D Shattuck Dies at 81
S D Shattuck formerly of Hillsdale Michigan died in Knoxville aged 81. He helped found the Republican party and chaired the Michigan delegation that nominated John C Fremont for president.
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Knoxville
S. D. Shattuck
Hillsdale
Mich
Republican Party
Michigan
John C. Fremont
Stephen Crane Improves Health in Sussex and Dover
American novelist Stephen Crane, previously ill at Brede Place Sussex, is now in better health after being moved to Dover for a change of air and renewed treatment.
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Crane
London
Stephen Crane
Brede Place
Sussex
Dover
Mafeking in Jeopardy as Boer Storm Likely
London May 16. Official word from Colonel Baden-Powell reports food to last until June 10 while Boer forces attempted to storm Mafeking five days after May 7. British relief is expected soon as the Transvaal Army holds positions north of the Vaal and at Kroonstad, with heavy guns mounting at Pretoria and casualty totals rising.
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Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Layman
Transvaal
Blaauwbaschdoort Pass
Heilbron Road
Kroonstad
Walsch River
Free
Berenieign
Vaal
War Office
Buller
General Buller
Natal
Harrismith
Desperate Fighting at Mafeking as Boers Attack Kaffir Location
Descriptions from May 16 report heavy fighting as Boers artillery attacked Mafeking. The Kaffir location burned and tactical movements left Boer forces in control, with the garrison later surrounding the advancing party. Pretoria ordered General Snyman to storm. a telegram claimed Baden-Powell’s capture.
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Lorenzo Marques
Mafeking
Kaffir
Pretoria
Snyman
Brabant forces occupy Ladybrand in Basutoland
News dispatch from Maseru Basutoland reports Brabant troops have occupied Ladybrand with another column advancing toward Clocolan as of May 16. The action underscores ongoing military maneuvers in the area involving Brabant forces.
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Maseru
Basutoland
Brabant
Ladybrand
Clocolan
Cuban postal frauds suspects under surveillance
Havana officials report a Cuban postal service probe amid suspicions of a large cash shortage at the Havana post office. Postmaster E P Thompson, suspended during the inquiry, defends his record and vows to fight. General Wood keeps suspects under detective surveillance as investigations proceed.
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Thompson
Neeley
E. P. Thompson
Havana
General Wood
Baracoa
Wood
Republicans Choose Delegates To Philadelphia Convention
Lexington Kentucky May 16 The Republicans of the Seventh of Ashland district selected R P Stall of Fayette and M C Howard of Bourbon as delegates to the Philadelphia convention alternates Charles E Nason of Franklin and W E Foster of Owen Presidential elector Scott W Moore of Henry alternate elector Edward B Davis of Scott State central committeeman C O Reynolds of Fayette
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Lexington
Ashland
Philadelphia
R. P. Stall
Fayette
M. C. Howard
Bourbon
Charles E. Nason
Franklin
W. E. Foster
Owen
Scott W. Moore
Henry
Edward B. Davis
Scott
C. O. Reynolds
Circus Agent Barrett Dies of Typhoid Pneumonia
Sheldon H. Barrett, general agent for Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers' shows, dies of typhoid pneumonia. Interment planned in Columbus, Ohio.
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Barrett
Boston
Sheldon H. Barrett
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Columbus, O
Treaty Approved in Lima Extradition Pact With U S
Lima Peru May 16 The government ratified congresses Nov 28 resolution approving the extradition treaty with the United States.
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Lima
Peru
Congress
United States
Conflicting Reports On Mafeking Battle
Telegrams from Lorenzo Marques May 16 indicate heavy fighting at Mafeking. Pretoria claims Mafeking fell while the Netherlands Railroad company says Colonel Baden-Powell captured a large Boer force.
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Lorenzo Marques
Mafeking
Pretoria
Netherlands Railroad Company
Baden- Powell
Market Cattle and Grain Prices Across Categories
Market reports list cattle ranges from good to choice steers at 4.50 to 5.15 per hundredweight, cows 3.00 to 4.60, and bulls 2.80 to 4.25. Hog prices run 5.15 to 5.50, lambs 4.50 to 7.40, wheat 71 to 72 cents, corn 87 cents, oats 22 to 23 cents, with feeder names and animal types noted in multiple lines.
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Texas
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep Reported
Readable figures show cattle varying from prime to good with bids around 5 dollars. Hogs list heavy and medium varieties andYorkers priced near 5.50. Sheep and lambs present choice and fair grades with prices between 4.50 and 6.75.
Cattle and Hogs Prices From Local Market Report
Market summary lists cattle grades and prices for shipping cows and heifers calves hogs and sheep. Prices show ranges from 4 00 to 7 00 for cattle and 5 40 to 5 62 for hogs with best lambs at 6 85 to 7 00 and mixed sheep around 5 50 to 5 65.
Daily Market Prices for Cattle Hogs Grains and Butter
Cattle and calves at steady to higher bids with fat cows and bulls listed. Hogs state and western mix priced between 5.63 and 5.40. Wheat No 2 red around 79 4c, corn No 2 41 4c, oats No 2 27 4c. Baltimore reports butter 20 22c and eggs 12 4c.
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