Boer Victory Report From Pretoria Telegraph
London dated June 16 reports Lord Kitchener cabled a clash near Weloansrast twenty miles south of Middleburg. Victorian mounted rifles surprised in camp by a superior force at Stoenkenissprutt at 7:30 p m June 14. Two officers and sixteen men captured, four officers and thirty-eight men wounded, twenty-one slightly. Two regiments lost. prisoners taken. Details scarce. Describes failed picketing and ongoing resistance amid speculation on peace talks and negotiations.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Weloansrast
Middleburg
Beaston
Stoenkenissprutt
Tventy
Cisht
Artymut
Gynard Bedston
Frill
Perus Saengerfest and Memorial Events Highlight Indiana Session
Peru hosts Saengerfest with about 4000 in attendance as Memorial Services on Tippecanoe Battlefield are held. Reports from Richmond Evansville Mishawaka and PortlAnts note tragedies and community gatherings. Oren Jordan involved in a fatal incident, while local leaders prepare for a four day Indiana State convention with speeches planned from regional representatives.
Track wonders and race results in Portville Gazette
The wheel and racing scene are recounted with fragmented names and lines. Mirah leads a sequence of track figures and events, with a note of a record held at five fr sounds like a numbered mark. The garbled text hints at a local meet and performance standings in Portville.
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Delvott
Wits
Meitimk
Tiaker
Draper
Reon
Mirah Fea
Succeeded by Succeeding Slodgett in Cleve land
In Cleve land a slated change to leadership is noted with unclear details from an OCR source. The text references a transfer of duties and mentions New York and possible roles, but the fragmentary nature leaves the precise names and positions unreadable. The item presents as a terse local notice about a planned succession.
Largest trolley trust forms in Cleveland and beyond
Cleveland June 11 interview with Everett Moore and partners outlines the vast electric railway empire. They claim ownership of nearly all tracks between Waterrend Ohio and Port Huron Michigan except Pomeroy and Little Consolidated lines, bought Toledo street railway for about 11 million and Rapid Railway near 35 million, with Toledo FremontNorway lines also secured. The syndicate claims 360 miles of main lines and about 1,000 miles with feeders, serving over 1.5 million people, also controlling Toledo electric lighting and planning a new suburban passenger station in Toledo.
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Cleveland
Itrs
Averall
New York City
Moore
Watrend
Huron
Mich
Pomeroy
Clevelann
Toledo Street Railway
New York
Rapid Rail
Toledo Electric
Toledo
Ex Congressmen Peters of Kansas Named Pension Commissioner
A dispatch from Washington reports ex congressman Peters of Kansas is selected to succeed the pension commissioner Evans. President McKinley has weighed multiple candidate names, including Blac and Pelors, before deciding Peters for the post. The formal appointment and details are forthcoming at the White House.
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Peters
Kansas
Evans
Guicago
de Horombi
Chicago and Philadelphia Mayors Clash Over Traction Rights
Chicago reports Mayor Harrison and Philadelphia Mayor Ashbridge spar over traction rights and a Wan Smaker proposition. Harrison defends past ordinances while Ashbridge accuses opponents of undermining sanctioned rights as Chicago faces upcoming public debate.
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Chicago
Harrison
Liggocre
Ashbridge
Philaidelphia
John Wansmaker
Philadelphia
Robbery of Municipality, Says Hayes
Hayes accuses city officials in Whitadelphia of a municipality robbery amid a mayoral dispute. He references Winamaker’s $2,500 bid and questions the legitimacy of the transaction while criticizing the municipal process.
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Hayes
Young Man Dies Bathing Near New Haven Avenue
An eighteen year old, Joseph Mesnert, drowned while bathing with companions near New Haven Avenue. A failed dive left him with a dislocated neck, and his body was recovered and examined by the coroner. His death is attributed to a fatal neck injury from the accident.
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Haven Avenue
Joseph Hussert
Wthervidle
Xan Creek
New Haven Avenna
W Humbar
Gorge Wand Frenk
Oscar
Benjamin Refker
Charles Sharp
Arthur Kraig
Martin Hellinger
Hegsert
George
Barnett
City Full of Turners at Centlivre Park Exhibition
Crowds gather as four states send visitors to Fort Wayne for a fine athletic program. Germans welcome strangers, and the standout track events promise an interesting result. The day features a bustling program and lively gossip about the meeting.
Fort Wayne German Day Draws Tens of Thousands
Massive crowds filled Central Park and streets as Fort Wayne hosts a German Day celebration. Delegations from Indiana cities arrived by rail and by coach, with 7,000 to 7,500 in the park and 4,000 to 5,000 on the field. Activities included gymnastic events, social festivities, and a large display of German culture, attracting visitors from South Head to Findlay.
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Largast Crawe
Newnon Way
Fork Wayne
Weller
Uwe
Nuiliboy
Ely
Urea
Bediinie
Oly
Waels
Rennicky
Fort Wayne
Gerdrat
Germany
South Head
Hord
Pennsylvania
Yerre
Haute
Lafyette
Logansport
Huntington
Ini Waupolis
Lake Erie
Wertern
Findlay
Port Wayne
Western
Joly Turners
Indiana
Fie
al. Centlir Vre Park
Tenton
Sermon at Ply mouth Port Warne high school graduation
Rev J Webster Bailey delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Port Warne High School graduates at Plymouth Congregational Church. A class of thirty two listened from front seating as music by Miss Glailys Wile Jian accompanied the processional. The sermon urged viewing life as a temple built by patient work, linking nature and art to moral growth.
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Port Warne High School
Plymouth Congregational Vharel
J. Webster Bailey
Eboir
Glailys Wile Jian
Thu Ray
Pilley
Perapertiyes
Tony
Riba
Ito
Homer
Allenee
Alficent
Dhatime
Solotan
Alimelire
Jehoraih
Lehinon
Mary
Temptation in Students Pathway Is Materialism
The College of the City of New York graduation exercises in New York were held at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension with Rev. Dr. Perry Stickney Grant delivering the sermon. He warned graduates the great temptation will be materialism amid immense wealth and private fortunes, citing Schwab and others, arguing that focus on money undermines education and public service.
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New York
College of the City of
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Perry Stickney Grant
Stupendous Railroad Combine Formed Shields Industry Power
A vast railroad merger centers control among Chicago and Midwest lines. The consolidation unites major carriers including Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and others with Western ties to balance rates and routes from Chicago to the Pacific and Gulf. Key interests include Rockefeller affiliated groups shaping policy and long term access to coastal lines and inland corridors.
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Chicago
Paul Arma
Traclas
Globe
East
Jot
Mile Ohwtl
Ulnghs Tyuat
Save Ines Bank
St. Paul
Harrihian
Emiral
Norther
Fluuh
Oridge
Morthwert
Pale
Faltundag
Clilvare
Une Paellie
Toerhein
Kuhn Lyela Ea
Heckefellurs
By. EA
Morgats
St. Ladis
Gadzat
Rockefellurs
Atehgon, Topeka & Sante Pety
Ingaddy
Rovk
Ant Pacific
Mirepont Morgan
Mr. Margitt
Toll
Ateltaen
Topeka
Satta Pee
Gadd Southern
Paoli
Eee TE Union Pacitle Treteeeres Amm Northrry
Milwankded
St Paul
Cileage
Great Northern
Chicago & Alton
Wirbash Reitire
International Jubilee brings large Young Men Christian Association gathering
In Boston delegates from the Young Men's Christian Association gathering for nearly a week. Leaders from pastors and Protestant parishes joined in joint sessions across the city with events at Mechanics Hall Associa tion Hall and New South Church. Over 10 000 attendees gathered for the mens meeting with Dr Smith of Chicago presiding. Mrs Booth spoke at the state prison service as the farewell evening reflected on the unnumbered multitudes of New Christian lands.
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Hoston
Dame Lé
Cellglond Ufe
Borten
Young Men's Christian Association
Tge
Union
Boston
Simatitamisiealy
Mecksariy Hall
Tk Smith
Chiavxa
Association Hall
New Old South Church
Peoples Temple
Booth
Pikekee
Army Baersnicks
Pingree in Unchanged Condition Despite Setback
London report says ex Governor Pingree’s health remains steady after yesterday’s complications. The condition is not materially diminished and he is responding to treatment under strenuous conditions.
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London
Jine
Thoning Barlow
Pingree
World tour planned by Dr Woolley on liquor traffic data
Prohibition candidate Dr Woolley plans a six month world voyage to study liquor traffic for his book. From Honolda to England Ireland Scotland and more he will travel by steamship Marl 'pada gathering observations and organizing a party to assess prohibition results.
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DR. Woolley
Inne
Jong Ch
Woolf Hey
Innes
A& Hank
Munt
Francisca
Honolda
Woolley
An&ktrake
England
Ireland
Scotland
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Uris
Heers
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Portlang
Evansville
Jane
Ind
Sime 14
Pi Hig Piller
Joy Roder
Fleherniett
Ghoc Grogn River
Quyee
Ain Foder Wits
Pigeon Creek
Giles
Mishawara
Middine
Gina
Hety Lomas
Ura
Wesel Te Chien
Indiaqapalie Wabibsteng
Slodgett
Clevelland
York
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Warren
Port Huron
Philadelphia Grab
Carter Harrison
Public—Mayor of
Baltimore
Galle
Baltibonies
Atayr Hayes
Whitadelphia
Winamaker
Joseph Mesnert
Turners
Centlivre Park—Fine
Milne
Fee Ethyl Grounds
Orm
Spengerbind
Rev. J. Webster
Plymouth
Rev
Percy Stickney Grant
Schwab
Stupendous Railroad Combine
Harriman
Morgan, Mitchell, Gould
Rockefeller
Tacoma
Wash
Hid&h Toy Dita Leite
Alan
Beeatye
Jones Isat Weck
Kitcoon
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