British Hold Strong Thaba N'Chu Line As Boers Press
Lord Roberts reports persistent Boer attacks around Thaba N'Chu April 30 and May 1. Eighth division aided by Gordons and Dickson brigades, French and Smith-Dorrien cavalry, and Ian Hamilton mounted infantry repels efforts. Casualties include Lieut Geary and two enlisted men killed. one officer and three enlisted men wounded. Queen Victoria decorates defender of Ladysmith and condemns Spion Kop dispatch leaks.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Thaba N’chu
DeWets Corp
Brabazon
Weppner
Sane
Rundle
Ian Hamilton
Smith-Dorrien
Hamilton
Cape
Geo. White
Windsor
Queen Victoria
Ladysmith
Spion Kop
Fort Wayne Chosen as Vice President for State Horse Shoers Group
Frank J. Perrey is named vice president organizing a Fort Wayne branch for the Indiana State Association of Master Horse Shoers. Peru hosts led to formation, with thirty six cities in nineteen counties represented. Leaders include Dennis Egan Indianapolis and Jerry C Connell Lafayette.
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Frank J. Perrey
Wiliam Gearey
James O’ryan
George Angevine
Charles Ehrman
W. L. Logan
Peru
Indiana State Association of
Fort Wayne
New State Association
Jerry C. Connell
Lafayette
John W. Wolpert
William E. Russell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jerry C. Buckley
Detroit
Horseshoers’ Journal
W. J. Moore
Pittsburg
Master Horseshoers’ National Protective Association
Dennis Egan
Indianapolis
Pretty Home Wedding Unites Stella Uran and Bert Duesler
A quiet Monday evening ceremony joined Miss Stella Uran of 47 St Marys avenue to Bert J Duesler at the M E church with Rev W D Parr performing the ring rite. The bride wore white organdie and lace with roses, and the groom, manager of Home Trading Stamp Co, has lived in the city for years. Only close relatives attended, with Mrs J N Mack and Mrs Jean D Hayes as town guests. The couple will reside at 15 Maple avenue.
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Wayne Street
M. E
Home Trading Stamp Company
J. N. Mack
Kendallville
Jean D. Hayes
Chicago
Ill
Duesler
Maple Avenue
Chairman Hernly in Fort Wayne on way to Angels
Republican State Chairman Hernly passed through Fort Wayne this morning between trains on his way to Angels. He is scheduled to attend a Steuben county Republicans love feast this evening where the nomination of new party leaders is expected to be discussed.
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Hernly
Fort Wayne
Angels
Steuben County
Albert Tor
Indiana Republicans Rally Behind Durbin Nomination
Hernly expressed hopeful prospects for the party in Indiana noting Col. W T Durbin's nomination well received and support building toward a 4000 vote majority in his district. Tonight Rep. R B Hanna and District Chairman Elmer Leonard will visit Angola to boost the campaign.
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Hernly
Indiana
Col. W. Tf. Durbin
Durbin
R. B. Hanna
Congress
Elmer Leonard
Angola
South Wayne Citizens Fight Saloon License
The committee opposing a saloon at 565 Broadway filed a remonstrance with 560 signatures, 58 more than the required majority. About two hundred residents also gave power of attorney to E. W. Cook or Theodore Thorward to represent them in remonstrating against saloon licenses in the Sixth ward residence district.
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South Wayne
Broadway
Savilla Avenue
Steven Hogan
E. W. Cook
Theodore Thorward
Sixth Ward
Pleasant Democrats Name Township Ticket in Caucus
The Pleasant township Democrats met in caucus Saturday and named a ticket with Trustee Dr William S McComb Assessor Alexander Wood Justice of the Peace Martin Higgs Constable Gilbert Logan and advisory board members Peter Lorg James Woods Frederick Scherer. There were 299 votes cast.
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Pleasant Township
William 8. McComb
Alexander Wood
Martin Higgs
Gilbert Logan
Feter
Lorg
James Woods
Frederick Scherer
Chat Toe ‘Fuse
Inauguration of Porto Rico Civil Governor Allen
San Juan May 1 Charles Herbert Allen formerly assistant secretary of the U S Navy is inaugurated as first American civil governor of Porto Rico. The inaugural address urges inhabitants to build their fortunes with industry and wisdom and to pursue justice and honesty under the U S flag. The new government aims to unite islanders with the United States and advance civilization.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Charles Herbert Allen
United States Navy
Porto Rico
Allen
United States
United States of America
Act of Congress
Legislative Assembly
Antilles
Club Price Listings Mention Various Figures
A sequence lists amounts such as 100 and 250 for the Manhattan, 60 and 200 for the Lotus, 100 and 100 for the Meadow Brook, 25 and 100 for the New York Yacht club, 40 and 100 for the Players, 75 and 200 for the Racquet, 75 and 300 for the Union League, and 70 and 150 for the Colonial club.
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Manhattan
Lotus
Meadow Brook
New York Yacht Club
Union League
Colonial Club
Sarrazin and Myers Wedding at Cathedral
Miss Carrie Sarrazin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sarrazin of this city wed George Myers of Chicago in a Cathedral ceremony celebrated by Rev Father Durham. High mass and choir music marked the service as Mary Dolan and Fred Aubrey served as attendants. A large reception followed at the bride’s home before the couple depart Thursday for Chicago to reside.
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Carrie Sarrazin
Joseph Sarrazin
George Myers
Chicago
Father Durham
Mary Dolan
Fred Aubrey
Mrs. Myers
War root light shines on Danish West Indies intrigue
New York May 1 The Times details a complex plot surrounding Secretary of War Root's Grant dinner remarks on possible war to defend the Monroe Doctrine. A Danish sale scheme involving H H Rogers of Standard Oil and Capt Christmas Diereck-Hohenfield to Germany aims to swap islands for North Schleswig. Denmark seeks to shed the islands, while US and German interests clash as Congress nears June 1. US embassy official White reportedly pressured to clarify stakes before further action.
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New York
the Times
War Root
Grant
Danish West India Islands
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Denmark
W. von Christmas Diereck-Hohenfield
Mr. Rogers
Captain Christmas
Halving
Hay
Germany
Europe
Congress
West India Island
Schleswig
Holstein
Secretary White
London
The
Times
White
United States
State Department
Danish West Indian Islands
Christmas
Copenhagen
St. John
Admiral von Zierzow
Royal Germany Navy
von Zierzen
Will leaves property to wife for life then to daughters
The will of Augustine Johnson was filed in probate. Margaret Johnson is named executrix. Upon her death, property passes to three daughters Mrs Warner, Mrs Racher, and Mrs Converse, with $500 to each of three grandchildren.
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Augustine Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Warner
Racher
Converse
Trials Set In Circuit Court For May Dates
Charles Devine faces grand larceny trial May 15 in circuit court. William Carpenter charged with trespass has trial May 26. Hortense Stein against Louis J Havert, administrator of Mary Havert estate, set for May 4 with E V Emrick as attorney. William Hopkins versus Gottleib Haller slated for May 28 before Judge O Rourke.
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Charles Devine
William Carpenter
Hortense Stein
Louis J. Havert
Mary Havert
E. V. Emrick
O'Rourke
William Hopkins
Gottleib Haller
Divorce Granted to Mary J Hensel in Cruel Treatment Case
Judge Vesey grants Mary J Hensel a divorce from William F Hensel on cruel and inhuman grounds. Mary J Hensel awarded custody of three minor children. William F Hensel ordered to pay $15 monthly for child support until age 16. Judge O Rourke hears Marcus L Barney vs James Taft evidence. Citizens' State Bank sues Justin Banet et al for $100 on note. E W Meeks represents plaintiff. Justice France fines Lorenzo Hartley $10 and costs for wife desertion. State vs Spanzel on obstructing a highway continues to Thursday. H W Keck files affidavit against John Jones for malicious trespass. case before Justice Huser. J H Ungemach, guardian of Clara A M Stenner, files final report. Maria McGee administratrix reports sale of estate property. Judge O Rourke approves sale. John C Lughill, executor of John Yoder, sale confirmed. deed to purchaser. Governor Pingree’s party shift noted as serious by Michigan Republicans. influence on his personal following discussed.
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Vesey
Mary J. Hensel
William F. Hensel
O'Rourke
Marcus L. Barney
James Taft
Citizens’ State Bank
Monroeville
Justin Banet
E. W. Meeks
Justice France
Lorenzo Hartley
Spanzel
Husecourt
H. W. Keck
John Jones
Huser
J. H. Ungemach
Clara A. M. Stenner
Maria McGee
Margaret Lowry
O’rourk
John C. Lughill
John Yoder
Dewey’s Manila Bay victory marked end of Spanish Pacific power
Two years after George Dewey's fleet steamed into Manila Bay he defeated Spain's navy, signaling the decline of Spanish sovereignty in the Philippines and inaugurating what many call the war’s pivotal turning point. Wharton Barker remains a notable presidential hopeful, likely finishing well in the second division.
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George Dewey
Bay of
Manila
Corregidor
Cavite
Spain
Pacific
Philippine Archipelago
Wharton Barker
Wharton
Admiral Dewey Reception Along Route to Chicago
Dispatches describe Admiral Dewey's reception as he traveled from Washington to Chicago, noting how public ceremonies and gatherings dispel lingering doubts about his journey and boost morale among crowds in every city visited.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
Chicago
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