British Drive Boers from Fourteen Streams in Mafeking Siege
London reports from May 8 that Commandant Saginan seeks permission to retreat northward from Mafeking to intercept Colonel Plumer. The Times dispatch notes Lord Roberts five to one British advantage, with Boers suffering casualties and farms used as forts. Mafeking spirits low yet resolute despite no relief in sight.
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Cape Colony
Vaal River
London
Lourenzo Marques
the Times
Saginan
Mafeking
Plumer
Preas
Boers Hold Steadfast on Natal Frontiers and Mafeking
In London May reports say Boers retreating along the Natal frontier and Mafeking but refuse to fight until the Kroonstad hills are reached. General French with 10,000 cavalry not in dispatches for four days. speculation he moves toward Kronstad or raids Tadybrand. Fifteen thousand British on the western Free State frontier. Warrenton deadlock broken as Boers withdraw, with several thousand in Basutoland north of Ladybrand gathering herds and resourcing.
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Barmilton
Winburg
Button
Pole-Carew
Tucker
Maxwell
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Ras
Modder
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London
Sarah Wilson
Phoe
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Kroonstad
French
Kronstad
Tadybrand
Free State
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Maserd
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Ladybrand
Leadership directives in Transvaal and Kimberley defense
Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener direct artillery in the Vet River engagement as imperial forces move into Transvaal. Queen Victoria to send a signed photo to Colonel Kekewich, defender of Kimberley. Six thousand four hundred fifty eight troops sail to South Africa with no other major reinforcements ordered.
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Lord Roberts
Lord Witchener
Vet River
Queen Victoria
Kekewich
Kimberley
South Africa
Thug makes a hot defense against police siege
In Cleveland on May 8 a gun battle erupted between four police squads and a burglary suspect, the man suspected of killing Patrolman John Shipp. The suspect fired from a corner room at Central Avenue and Greenwood Street, leaped from a second story window, and fled down an alley while exchanging shots with officers. Police later believed he was wounded but he escaped. Several officers were hit by bullets. none seriously injured.
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Cleveland
John Shipp
Central Avenue
Greenwood Street
See
Aguinaldo Appears With North Luzon Forces
Manila dispatch dated yesterday says Aguinaldo leads a sizeable force in North Luzon with General Tino in command under him. General Young seeks reinforcements from General MacArthur in Manila as two more American soldiers die and five are wounded in the Legaspi to Riago clash. Two rebel attacks on Visayan garrisons recently killed 280 enemy and wounded two Americans.
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Chicago
Manila
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Tino
Young
MacArthur
Legaspi
Riago
Company I
Visayan Islands
Ameri- Nls
Gates Declines Resignation From Steel Company Board
In New York on May 8 Henry W. Seligman and Frederick W. Strauss said they resigned from the American Steel and Wire Co. dir ectory because John W. Gates did not retire from management as expected. They stated they could not force Gates to resign and could not continue on the board while he remained in control.
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New York
American Steel and Wire Company
John W. Gates
Henry W. Seligman
Frederick W. Strauss
Gates
Senate Deliberations and Pension Reform Update
In Washington yesterday the Senate debated naval funding with limited progress while Teller urged extending sympathy to the Boers. A joint resolution authorized Illinois and Des Plaines river surveys and a plan for a navigable channel from Lockport to the Mississippi. The House approved pension law amendments expanding disability aggregation and raising widow income limits, and increased the national board appropriation from 100000 to 1000000. Sizer of New York pressed a pro Boer resolution but was halted by the speaker.
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Senater
House
Washington
Senate
Teller
Ilinois
Desplaines
Lockport
Mississippi River
National Board
U Sizer
New York
Baseball Scores From May Ninth League Games In Review
Chicago May 8 report lists yesterday's results: Brooklyn 13 over Philadelphia 4. Pittsburgh 6 over Chicago 4. New York 11 over Boston. St Louis rain affected Cincinnati game. American League results: Cleveland 14 over Buffalo 7. Detroit 11 over Indianapolis 2. Kansas City West Grounds London. Royal news from London notes royal attendance at Yaga? performance and a reception for Princess. Other items report Swaziland harvesting orders and a Malagana incident, Berlin trade policy on subsidized steamers, Arbor Vitae fire threats, and a small timber loss.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
American Leawuer
Cleveland
Buffalo
Detroit
Indianapolis
Kansas City
West Grounds
Dividend Declared for Indianapolis National Bank Creditors
The comptroller of the currency has declared a 1 percent dividend in favor of the creditors of the Indianapolis National Bank located in Indianapolis.
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Washington, May
Indianapolis National Bank
Indianapolis
Fight for Temporary Chairman Splits Illinois Gop Convention
In Peoria May date a faction aligned with Tanner and Haines opposes the state central committee plan to name John J. Brown of Vandalia as temporary chairman. Ex Governr Joseph W.ivers named permanent chairman. A letter to state chairman Rannells protests the plan and calls for a formal statement. A rule for contesting credentials favors the Tanner branch while the credentials committee will decide final seating.
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Peoria, Ill
State Central Committee
Ander Ifanecy
John J. Brown
Vandalia
Tanner-Lhanees
Charles G Dawes
Joseph W. Lifer
Rannells
Thei
Joseph W. Vifer
J. W. Patterson
Joseph Brucker
E. S. Leonard
Bethea
Tanner-Francey
Credentials Committee
Tanner Opposes Delegates Instructing for Custom
Governor Tanner, arriving from Springfield with Mrs. Tanner and Dr. L. Taylor, stated he would oppose instructions for Senator Cullom. He warned such instructions could hand Democrats control in Illinois and urged the Republican convention not to bind the party ahead of the November election. He asserted the need to keep Republican supremacy and criticized instructions for the presidential nomination if tied to Cullom. Conner-Lancey leaders delayed past midnight with a poll suggesting Sus delegates in the convention's organization.
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Tanner
Springfield
General Assembly
Uwtimis
Ilinois
Republican Party
Cullum
Cullom
Conner-Lancey
Sus
Organization of
Town board meets to audit bills Tuesday May 8
Town Clerk C. D. Emerick calls a town board meeting for auditing bills. Citizens with claims should file at 99 Chicago Street. Homeseekers' excursions offered May 1 to 15 via C M and St P Ry. Co. One fare plus 2 dollars round trip, limit 21 days. Agent J B Sweart announces.
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M. E. Church
Chicago
Illinois State
Association
Paris
General Assembly Presbyterian Church of
U. S
St. Louis
Antil Jyne
Chicago Street
C. D. Emerick
Homeseekers
C. M
St. P. Ry. Co
J. B. Sweart
Postoffice in Saxon Closed After 45 Years
Saxon postoffice eight miles south of Kewanee Illinois closes as long time postmaster Charles G Robson resigns after forty five years service. Frequent calls at night to sell postage stamps outraged country customers and could no longer be managed. Office discontinued with no willing successor found. Robson averaged about one dollar compensation yearly and remains proud of his tenure dating from Montgomery Blair era.
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Ils
Charles G. Robson
Saxon
Here
Jfe
Peope
Robson
Efe
Montgomery Blair
Franklin Meree
Illinois
Doctor Newton Promises Cure Without Drugs or Surgery
Dr A L Newton advertises a natural remedy for chronic diseases claiming cures without drugs or knives. He cites diplomas from top magnetic schools including Weltmer in Nevada Missouri and references Freeport clients cured. Consultation is free with office hours mornings and evenings.
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Nevada
Freeport
Stephenson St
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