Hamiltons victory at Houtnek and Boer losses reported
Relay from Bloemfontein notes Hamilton driving the enemy from Houtnek with light losses while Broadwood’s cavalry aided from the rear. Boers left 26 prisoners including a commandant. 16 wounded. Also reported: German lieutenant Guenther killed. Maximoff and two French legionaries wounded or killed. praise for the Gordons and Kitchener.
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London
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Hamilton
Houtnek
Jacobsruss
Guenther
Maximoff
Foreign Legion
Gordons
Kitchener
Pretoria
Thaba N’chu
British Mounted Corps
Brantford
Liddy
New Rural Free Delivery Divisions Formed
The post office establishes four divisions for rural free delivery. Eastern division headquartered in New York covers New England New York and Pennsylvania led by Special Agent E A Hathway. Middle division based in Indianapolis includes Ohio and states to the Missouri River and south to Louisiana led by F M Dice. Western division based in Denver covers Iowa to the coast with Wm E Annin in charge. Southern division with headquarters at Washington oversees eleven southern states under H Conquest Clarke.
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Washington, D.C
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
E. A. Hathaway
Indianapolis
Ohio
Missouri River
Louisiana
IF. M. Dice
Iowa
Missouri
Denver
Wm. E. Annin
Washington
H. Conquest Clarke
Rev Charles M Sheldon sails to England for two months
New York May 3 Rev Charles M Sheldon who edited the Topeka Capital for a week has sailed for England. He will devote two months to speaking and organizing the movement of practical Christianity in that country and will then return to the United States where he
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New York
Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
England
United States
Movement to establish headquarters in eastern city
The group plans to set up its headquarters in an eastern city and continue speaking and organizing across every state, expanding its national presence and activities.
Kansas City Market Cattle and Hog Prices Report
KC market notes cattle receipts 4 583 steady to strong with highs to 5 15 per cwt. native Colorado Texas and Indian steers plus calf figures and bull and cow ranges. Hog receipts 9 200 down 24 to 5 lower with bulk 5 02 5 17. Sheep receipts 1 170 steady with Texas clipped at 3 50 5 05. Texas movement shows 270 000 cattle and 300 000 sheep to markets and grazing grounds. annual wool clip 12 000 000 pounds valued at 2 000 000.
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Kansas City
Colorado
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Kansas
Indian Territory
Shooting at Bisbee Ends in Death and Wounding
In Bisbee a late night Mexican dance house shooting left Juan Valdez dead after a dispute over money. The bartender fired, striking Valdez and wounding two others. Valdez was killed. The bartender is jailed and the other victims are not seriously hurt.
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Bisbee
Juan Valdez
Valdez
Alaska mails Seattle to Skaguay routes sharpen service
A new one year mail contract to Skaguay via Seattle Ketchikan and Juneau starts. Mails go by Humboldt Steamship Co and Alaska Steamship Co at 875 per trip each. Telegraph dispatch from Dawson notes Klondike census: Dawson 5,044 Klondike 3,027. Dawson voters 1,120. district 1,944. British subjects 2,767. U S citizens 5,539. Dawson population up 1,200 since January.
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Seattle
Wash
Skaguay
Ketchikan
Juneau
Humboldt Steamship Co
Alaska Steamship Co
Dawson
Klondike
United States
Admiral Dewey Heads Illinois G A R Encampment Pageant
May 3 in Jacksonville crowds jam the streets as Admiral Dewey reviews a monster military pageant for the G A R of Illinois. Thousands of veterans and civic groups participate while trains bring visitors to the city ahead of a departure for St Louis to attend tomorrow's celebration.
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Jacksonville
Admiral Dewey
G. A. BR
Illinois
Sons of Veterans
Nnne
St. Louis
Change Places Cuban Departments Under Gen Fitzhugh Les
The departments of Havana and Pinar del Rio in Cuba come under the command of Gen. Fitzhugh Les with headquarters at Wunemados, effective now.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Fitzhugh Les
Wunemados
Tragedies Most Sad A Pretty Girl Falls Dead At the Feet Of Her Mother
A young woman is found dead, described as a pretty girl, with the event noted as a tragedy at the scene involving her mother. Authorities began inquiries, with local residents reacting to the sudden death. The report cites no known cause or identifying details in the readable portion.
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Scofield
Will Clark
Wilf
No. 4 Tunnel
John Miller
Harry
Vance
Isaac
Scolied
Scofield Disaster Draws Salt Lake Into Mourning
Three hundred or more feared dead as the Scofield coal town reels after a massive explosion. Widows cry out, families mourn, and rescuers seek bodies as undertakers and relief efforts flood in from Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake
Daath
Scofield
Kipper Had His Gun The Story Told By a Soldier
A Fort Bliss soldier recounts his experiences with a firearm in combat. The piece presents personal reflections on fear, duty, and the impact of gun use in military service.
Kipper Case Witnesses Describe Jail Battle and Arrests
Walter N Dalley testifies about seeing a group on the road February 16 and leaving at 4 30 am. Ser geant Kipper is seen by L Moussier with blood on his coat and rifle under his coat. Jailer Blacker recalls Ripper seeking to free Corporal Dyson. a prison fight and a shooting are described. Capt Loughborough relates post gun losses and mutiny concerns. Pending further testimony, a full report appears on another page.
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Walter N. Dalley
Kipper
Twenty-fifth Infantry
L. Moussier
Fort Bliss
J. R. Blacker
Asane
Blacker
John Scott
Ripper
Dyson
Noow
Scott
Fusil
Loughborough
United States Army
Cuba
el Cansy
Stanton
Dean
Retiro
Davis
Herald
Powell
Tragic Bicycle Accident Kills Man in New Jersey
William German of Atlantic Highlands saw a young woman on a bicycle teeter down the Shrewsbury bridge approach. Her loss of control caused her head to strike his nose, knocking him down and causing fatal nasal bleeding. He died the next night. the cyclist rode away without identifying herself.
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Atlantic Highlands
N. J
William German
Shrewsbury Bridge
German
Kilmarnock Sensation Nets Big Price at Morris Park
New York May 3 John E Madden sold three year old Kilmarnock to ex Secretary Whitney for 20009. Kilmarnock ran a mile carrying 116 pounds in 1 40 3 on a slow track at Morris Park, a performance horsemen called remarkable.
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Kilmarnock
New York
John E. Madden
Whitney
Morris Park
Coeur d Alene Investigation Nears its End
Washington May 3 The Coeur d Alene inquiry nears completion as only Lieut Lyons remains to testify about forcing strikers to return to the mines. After his testimony this afternoon the case will close with closing arguments. Democrats sought more witnesses but Republicans blocked them.
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Washington
Coeur d’Alene
Lieut. Lyons
El Paso Herald Mammoth Edition Highlights City Growth
The El Paso Herald issues a four page mammoth edition profusely illustrated showcasing Roswell and El Paso growth, development, resources, business ties, and western prosperity.
Copper and silver prices quoted with Mexican peso rate
New York trading notes show copper at 17 with silver at 597 and lead at 4.45. Mexican money quotation at El Paso today lists 47 cents per 4e.
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New York
FE Paso
National League games at Brooklyn and Chicago details
League action reports a game called after seven innings due to darkness with matches listed for Brooklyn and Chicago standings amid partial scores and team references. The text also mentions Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with scattered figures and abbreviations.
Republican State Convention Opens in Detroit Delegates Planned
The Michigan Republican State Convention began at noon with Sherman Cabell presiding. Resolutions to strongly back President McKinley and the national administration are expected to pass, honoring Senators McMillan and Burrows.
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Detroit
Mich
Sherman
Cabell
McKinley
McMillan
Burrows
Hibernians Prepare for National Convention Arrivals
HIBERNIANS Boston Massachusetts May 3 Elaborate arrangements are under way by the Ancient Order of Hibernians local society for the reception and entertainment of delegates to the national convention assembling here next week The committee reports the gathering will be the largest in the order history Several issues will be discussed including possible pro Boer sympathies of the order to be shown at the convention
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Drs Moines
J. D. Sullivan
Creston
Kansas City
Bryan
Chicago
Boston
Masc
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Gadski Heads Milwaukee Musical Society Jubilee
The Milwaukee Musical Society marks its fiftieth anniversary with a jubilee in Milwaukee May 3 to 5. A quartet featuring Mme Gadski Mme Schumann Helvik David Wispham and Andreas Dippe will perform along with a 600 voice chorus and a 56 member orchestra. The note cites the society’s half century of activity in the West.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Musical Society
Mme. Gadski
Mme
Schumann-Helvik
David Wispham
Andreas Dippe
Weat
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Dewey
Ilinois
Lee
Utah
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Coal Company
Rio Grande Western Railroad
Mr. Stanton
Capt
Ussual
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Moussier
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Harris
Dick Blacker
Fred Hazzard
Stewart
Wilcox Blacker
Times
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Hull
J. R. Scott
Wilcox
Corporal Hull
Edwards
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