Hutton Repulsed Salisbury's Sensational Task
May 10 reports from London and Cape Town recount General Hutton's attempt to seize a Boer convoy near the Zand river, with intense Boer fire, a retreat to Welgelegen, and British forces covering the withdrawal. Hutton's brigade and Strench's cavalry moved north along the railway amid ongoing Boer shelling and reinforcements.
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London
Hutton
Zand
Button
Welgelegen
Gleneral Hutton
Strench
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Salisbury Warns on Arms and Ireland in Primrose League
London May 10 The Annual Grand Habitation of the Primrose League in Alberthall featured Marquis of Salisbury as grand master who urged rifle clubs and youth training for defense amid Irish and Transvaal concerns. He warned against foreign friendship and possible coalitions against Britain, while stressing neutrality of governments and cautions over a disruptive Irish problem.
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London
Primrose League
Alberthall
Marquis of Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
South Africa
Ireland
Transvaal
Free State
Trebiuna
Sdweyland
Ghidstone
Ughind
Tam
England
Foreign Office
Treatment of Boer Prisoners Seen by US Consul
Consul General Stowe reports from Cape Town and Simons Bay on April 7 1900 that Boer prisoners in camp on transport at Simons Bay and in Cape Town facilities are well treated. General Cronje praised his quarters, inmates stated satisfaction with care and rations, though gifts from relatives add luxuries. Other items note fires in Germany and political shifts in Austria, plus local incidents and industry news.
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Washington
Department of State
United States
Cape Town
Simons Bay
Green Point
Stowe
General Cronje
Webster Davis
The Public and Opera Debate on Stockholder Support
Ainslee’s Magazine notes opera is a public institution not a social function, reliant on public support. stockholders alone could not sustain the Metropolitan Opera House, while operatic appeal thrives in parquet and gallery attendance, proving public patronage is essential. It cites rheumatism claims, kidney cures, and industrial clinker use, then comments on British armored cruisers with a grim warning about naval leadership and morale.
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Metropolitan Opera House
London Globe on cordial New York aldermen toward Boer delegates
The London Globe notes cordiality shown by New York aldermen to Boer delegates and questions U S sentiment had London officials welcomed Philippine delegates seeking European intervention for independence.
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London
the Globe
New York
United States
Philippine Islands
Cannon Welcomes Dewey in Nashville May 10
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey arrived in Tennessee's capital greeted by cannon, whistles, and crowds. Governor and escorts in dress uniform met them at Union Station, with a guard of soldiers and Tennessee volunteers. They attended a Maxwell dinner at 7 PM with state officials and Chamber of Commerce members.
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Nashville
Admiral
Dewey
Tennessee
Union Station
First
Tennessee Volunteers
Philippines
Maxwell
Chamber of Commerce
Serious Strike in Wilkesbarre Mine Riot
May 10 in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a riot between strikers and Parrish Coal mine workers injured about twenty men including Superintendent W. Sythe. Strikers dispersed workers as the sheriff was summoned. In Chicago Philip D Armour left for Nauheim Germany to seek health for three months aboard a private car and liner departure was expected.
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Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
Buttonwood
Parrish Coal Company
W. 7. Sythe
Philip D. Armour
New York
Nauheim
Germany
Tle
Yukon census total 16,500 population reported
A Dawson dispatch says the Yukon territory census totals 16,500 people with 13,000 men 2,000 children 4,000 Americans 9,000 Indians and 500 British subjects.
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Klondike
Toronto
Dawson
Yukon Territory
Chicago Woman Drowned at La dolla Resort
Miss Lily V. McKenzie of Chicago drowned yesterday at La dolla, a pleasure resort near San Diego. Local authorities reported the accident and investigations are underway.
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Chicago
San Diego
Cal
Lily V. McKenzie
la Dolla
Notable land purchase by General Alger group in Alabama
General R A Alger and associates have completed the purchase of 280000 acres of choice long leaf yellow pine lands in Alabama. Rev George S Bryant and wife celebrate their sixty fourth wedding anniversary in Palmyra Wisconsin. Thomas Towner is in a Chicago hospital with five knife wounds allegedly inflicted by Edward Christy. A Green Bay grocer reports a forger swindle.
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R.A. Alger and Associates
Alabam
George S. Bryant
Palmyra
Wis
Thomas Towner
Chicago
Edward Christy
Glover
Green Bay
Methodist Delegates Cheer As Flags Are Joined By Flowers
Chicago May 10 Bishop Foss presided at the Methodist general conference and placed American beauty roses with two tiny flags on the speakers stand American flag and union jack prompting loud applause. Rev William Slanter of the Canadian conference spoke praising unity of symbols, while the commission discussed revising church laws and kept the creed's term Catholic.
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Bishop Foss
Chicago
Foss
Frm
William Slanter
Charles Wesley
Bragg Hurt In Horse Accident In Wisconsin
Gen Edward S. Brage was thrown from his horse in Trond du Lac Wisconsin yesterday morning fracturing his right leg in two places. He suffered nervous shock and alarm spread as the horse reared near Main and Eleventh streets. Romulus the general’s dog triggered a fall into a catch-basin injuring further leg muscles.
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Trond du Lac
Wis
Edward S. Brage
Main
Eleventh
Romulus
Market Report From Chicago and Milwaukee May 9
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show varied futures for May and July across corn oats and pork with noted ranges. Produce prices list butter poultry potatoes apples and other commodities while Chicago live stock shows hogs cattle and sheep receipts and price bands. Milwaukee grain bids include wheat rye barley and oats with steady to firm shows. Church group seeks second-hand clothing donations to be given by May 17.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Sishha
Illinois
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
A O U W Opens Historic Charter Sale In Freeport
The Ancient Order of United Workmen announces its charter open with an $3 fee to join, touting a long history and large support network. Deputy Grand Master R C Sutherland is in town and can be seen in the evenings at Dr Holkes office while special membership pricing lasts a few days.
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Order of United Workmen
United States
Freeport
R. C. Sutherland
Holke
B. B. Dreher
Fr. Rosemeyer
Geo. F. Schmelzle
C. D. Grote
Otos Korb Endorses DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve in Boonville
Otto Korb Grand Chancellor K P Boonville Indiana says DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve soothes delicate skin and heals stubborn ulcers with certain and good results. Cures piles and skin diseases. Do not buy imitation. H J Moogh. At the Lakeside club on the South Side in Chicago cigarettes allowed and pipes barred when ladies present.
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Otto Korb
K. P
Boonville
Ind
DeWitt
H. J. Moogh
Lakeside
Chicago
Banner Salve endorsement and medical claims
The text touts Banner Salve as a universal healer for cuts wounds sores piles and skin diseases with endorsements from H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz. It also notes an American wartime benefit to Canada and a quote praising DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxatives. It adds Mexico's first electric line opening and the new Spanish term motorista meaning motorwag.
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H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Mexico
Try Allen's Foot Ease for tired swollen feet
Shake Allen's Foot Ease into shoes to cool hot nervous feet. It relieves smarting tight shoes and calms blisters bunions and soreness. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY 7.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Winslow & Co Sells Ladies Black and Tan Bicycle Shoes
Winslow and Company offers ladies black and tan bicycle shoes. The ad highlights stylish yet practical footwear for cycling enthusiasts. Strong focus on color and fit with no additional model names.
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Winslow & Co
Bids Sought for Lincoln Avenue School Building
Notice states bids for the frame school building on Lincoln avenue school grounds will be received by the board of education until 12 o'clock noon Thursday May 10 1900. Purchaser must remove the building from school premises within 10 days of sale. Address all bids to H J Porter chairman building committee recover 5d5.
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Lincoln Avenue
Board of Education
H. J. Porter
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Gregory Institute of Magnetic Healing
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Ely
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Happy Creek
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Stephenson
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Standard Wall Reper Co
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Gee, Halbert
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