War Dispatches Describe Boer Forces Near Pretoria
Reports from Johannesburg and Pretoria describe Boer positions six miles from Pretoria with heavy fighting and threatened relief by fresh troops. British officers warn ammunition runs short and anticipate a potential shift in control as operations press along the Transvaal front.
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Johannesburg
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Veterans debate flags and loyalty at meeting
Delegates argued over whether Sons of Veterans should carry both Union and Confederate flags in parade amid tensions and calls for loyalty. The session ended with adjournment as the motion to table delayed final action. Separately Captain McGowan was found guilty of conduct and duty neglect in the Philippines and suspended with pay for two years while clemency review proceeds. A new wheat pest, the green louse, was reported in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma, deemed not seriously harmful. Hospital funds to be distributed to Union Pacific employees totaling 50 086.04. Baseball results listed for several teams with upcoming games across leagues.
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Orry
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Oklahoma
Hunter
Kansas State University
Lawrence
Wheat Market Weakens On Northwest Prospects And Rain
Wheat futures softened after early gains as expectations of more harvest in the northwest and rainfall trimmed prices. July closed steady while May and other contracts moved differently. Corn and oats were mixed, with cash quotes shown for No. 2 spring wheat and other grains. Live stock markets in Chicago, Kansas City, and Omaha reflected lighter demand and varied prices across cattle hogs and sheep.
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Daly
Omongo
Quicano
Texas
Kaos City
Kasmas Civy
Cattla
Xenders
Valla
War news from Pretoria and Boer surrender reports
The dispatches from Watervalboven and Pretoria describe British advances, demoralized conditions in Pretoria, and reports of Boer forces dissolving. Lords Roberts and Hunter move forces. Komati bridge and lines to Rhodesia are guarded. London and Dublin papers discuss near surrender and ongoing war dynamics.
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Eclipse Draws Global Notice in Southern States
Reports from Georgia Alabama and Louisiana describe a clear perfect day for the eclipse. Observatories in North and South Carolina Hila and Ohio state University observers note totality rare quiet and striking photos. Professors Lord and Pickering discuss corona matter and solar protuberances while birds fall silent during totality.
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Eclipse at Washington and planet Eros discovery reported
May 21 reports from the Washington Naval Observatory describe favorable weather for the sun eclipse with observations at Pinehurst Barnesville and Griffin led by Professors Skinner Degraff and Titer. In Denver May 28 Professor Howe sights the rediscovery of the asteroid Eros near Aries after years of searches.
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Stimson J. Titer
O.H. Davis
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Drowned Fishermen Rescue Efforts Highlight Iowa News
A river accident near Des Moines ends in two drownings as rescuers search the Iowa River and the Iowa field meet yields state records. Police report a fatal fall into a coal shaft while a Des Moines court dispute over libel papers continues with damages issued. Presidents of colleges compete in a long list of regional events.
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Iowa
State Fairgrounds
State Univery
Towa
Grinnell
Aniog
Drake’ University
Air Cornell
Penn
Chapman
Drake
Girl in Sheriff custody in marital custody dispute
Sioux City May 26 The McNamara McAllister case in Dakota City Nebraska sees W C McNamara seek marriage to Mary McAllister, with her father resisting and keeping her imprisoned. The court ordered sheriff custody until June 15 in hopes of settlement. McNamara later withdrew his habeas corpus while McAllister pursued release.
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McAlliste
O'Malley Will Contest Ends In Mental Capacity Verdict
A district court jury ruled the instrument offered as Arthur O'Malley's will was not his last will and testament. The verdict found him mentally incapable when made but concluded he had a disposing mind, granting his five sisters $500 each and designating Tom Loftus as residuary legatee amid sympathy verdicts.
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DuBueun
Protatea
Arthur O'Malley
O’malley
Tom Loftus
O'Malley
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