British and Boer War Dispatches Chronicle Eastern Front Movements
Reports from May describe Lord Roberts advancing from Kroonstad with British infantry, rail disruption and Boer retreat toward the Vaal. Fortified Pretoria defenses are said to be complete while Johannesburg remains partially fortified. Bethune’s ambush losses include five officers and 68 men. Canadian volunteers aided trench work.
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Thieléks
Amsterdam
Kinger
Ashe
Great
Kroonstadt
Lhe Bosra
Toxan
He Vaal
Pretoria
Lourenzo
Marquez
Johannesburg
Batista
Erenge
Transvaal
Lydedburg
Foreigiers
Ileave
Bethune
Mafelsing
Baden-Powell
Raya
Beena
Onemadiay
Euden
Fireman Hurt In May 21 City Fire. Steamer Destruction Noted
Fireman Willan White of Chemical No. 2 was badly hurt on duty during a May 21 blaze at 1312 Tarnam Street. A separate report mentions Hugo steamer near government werviée destroyed by night fire. Captain Thompson led recovery. Also noted: May 19 robbery near Rock Island depot. farmer Hoke detained, barber Haplesey resisted.
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Willan White
Tarnam ‘Street
Frormyos
Neb
Mary
Werviée
Phe Ont Wis
Wwit Bage
Pacitat Company
Reverend Held for Preliminary Exam in Bigamy Case
In Nebraska a reverend was held for further trial after a preliminary examination in Dixon County court. Bond set at 2000 dollars could not be posted. In Lincoln, the Supreme Court issued a contempt citation against Edward Rosewater for publication related to governor Poynter and Judge Holcomb while fire and police commission case proceeds continue.
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Uae
Bignamyi Brain
Rowlard Hills
Lis
Amy
Jackson
Clee
Bes
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Edward‘ Rose
Beo
Nebraska Debaters Claim Unanimous Victory Over Kansas
Nebraska representatives won the unanimous decision in a debate against Kansas State University on the topic that growth of great corporations threatens democracy. Nebraska team members were A. L. Deal Miss Austin and G. D. Falbot. Kansas speakers were J. A. Anderson T. J. Lyons and James Vandial. Judges were A. W. Field F. S. Allen and Carey Weedin.
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Nebraska
LiNoon
State University
Kansas University
A. L. Deal
Misa
Austin
G. D. Falbot
Kansas
J. A. ‘Anderson
J. Lyons
James © Vandial
A.’ W. Field
F. 8. Alen
Lincoln
Carey" Weedin
Omaha
Alleged Swindler Identified in Fremont Case
Fremont Neb May 19 E E Monroe identified as a man once accused of defrauding grain dealers here. He allegedly obtained 916 from Omaha Elevator Co on March 1 1900 for corn not his. N S Short identified him as D Brown who got 1000 bushels corn advance Jan 31 1899 and also took money from Dell Moseley for hogs. Pats in Last Day Discharging Employes Bratnier Neb May 31 Dr B J Lang head of Institute for the Feeble Minded stays until May 25 when tent fire ruling may oust him. He fires Miss Bell Spanogle Agnes Brady and Sam Mutz. teachers to stay with friends until court.
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Fremont
Neb
E. E. Mon‘roe
Alent
Jealon
Omaha Elevator Company
Short
Brown
Dell Moseley
Pats
Bratnier
B. J.lang
Institute For the
Bell ‘Bpanogle
Agnes Brady
Sam Mutz
Alty
Lang
Standard Oil to Appeal Nebraska Antitrust Ruling Record
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice orders a record of exceptions for Standard Oil as the state seeks to disbar it over trust concerns. The case challenges the antitrust law’s constitutionality and the court’s jurisdiction to hear the matter. Land and property notices surface in Kansas and Nebraska auctions tied to Union Pacific receiverships.
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Nebraska
Norval
Supreme Court
Mainta
Standard Oil Company
United States
Attorney. General of
Baptist Missions Prosper Detroit May 24
The annual meetings of Baptist missionary institutions began yesterday with the American Baptist Home Mission Society taking the lead. Treasurer Trunk R. Hathaway of New York reported the year ending March 31 showed income totaling $220,500.
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Baptiat Missions
Detroit
Baptist Church
American Baptist ‘Home Mission
Tresaurer
Trunk R. Hathaway
New York
Walt
Rioting mob hangs suspected killer on telegraph pole
Dramatic mob action follows the capture of Kimblern as onlookers beat, disrobe and finally hang him from a telegraph pole near a Pueblo depot. The crowd wounds his neck with a rope and drags the corpse, while the mayor urges calm. An autopsy reveals the accused violated two young girls before their deaths.
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Calvin
Kimblorn
Rio Grande
Kimblern
Douglé
Negre
Denver
Kimblern-4
Methodist Conference Elects Two Bishops and Admits Women
The Methosist conference ended a long ballot when D. H. Moore won 584 votes and W. Hamilton 514 as bishops elect, amid applause. The body also voted to admit women to lay electoral and general conferences, ending days of debate on church law and pastorate issues.
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Omicaco
D. H. More
Warne
de . W. Hamilton
Hamilton
Moora
General Conference
Limi
Rathbone Suspended As Cuba Posts Director General
Washington May 22 The postmaster general announced the suspension of Estes G Rathbone from the office of director general of posts of Cuba. Joseph Bristow is named acting director general with only the pay of fourth assistant postmaster general. All department records and property to be turned over to the acting director general.
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Department of ‘Posts
Odba
Debates on Cuba Scandal and Post Office Theft
The piece surveys the Cuba postal graft saga linked to Neely and allies, debates whether to convict as accessory to the fact, and critiques the McKinley administration over secrecy. It also notes Republican commentary from the Washington Post and Philadelphia papers, and calls for accountability.
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Abe
Cuba
Hanna
S. Mintons
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Tilman
Washington
Hercules
Hercules Corfronts
Kentucky
Goyeynber
William Goebel
Bert
Tim
de Threto
Taylor
Ala
Borglas
Faylor
Neely
United ‘States
Washington Post
Basia
Republican Party
Otso
Davans
Somy Queer
Presa
United States
Cubas
Mernand
Ben
Manila
Philippina
Blackall
John
Abraham
L. Engligh
Fragmented Reflective Commentary On US Politics And Leadership
A garbled discourse discusses party dynamics and presidential candidates. It mentions Mark Twain, the Republican and Democratic platforms, and questions about leadership, with fragmented references to the capital, England, and South Africa.
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Rver
Jan Hamilton
Heilbron
Ian Hamilton
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Lindley
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Smith- Darrien
Endemy
Ab ‘Bono
Standard Oil
Oliver W. Mink
Thomas P. Wilson
Central Branc
Central Branch Land
Wth
Che
Tall
Springfield
John D.morint
Tazewell County
Salt Lake
Utah
Samuel Moser
Azewell County
Tremont
Sternburg Hag
Gorgas
Ofsf
Havana
Bay
Abollahy
Ontaago
McXintey
Sug Pleson
Porto Rico
Imperialia
Rathbone
Thomases
Major
Major Rath Bone
Whore & Wonign
Philadelphia North American
Lena
Europe
Mark Twain
Hothir
England
Willam
Howe
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