Two Men Die and Seven Hurt in Train Locomotive Explosion
An explosion of the locomotive bell of the southbound No.1 Chinole Central train at Dubeis kills two men engineers WHARLES PRICE and TOM WRIGHT and injures seven including Ian Ascolf thought to die. Other victims listed include Fret Crawford Henry Hattall Jan i Johnson Charles Novack Wilam Scher oY all accitn men. Section men near the track were shaken as passengers in Pullen and four day coaches suffered injuries.
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Ashley
Til
Aeven
Chinole Central
Dubeis
Wharles Price
Tom Wright
Ian Ascolf
Will
Fret Crawford
Henry Hattall
Jani Johnson
Charles Novack
Wilam Scher~oy
Anti foreign movement in China and Mafeking siege updates
Reports from London detail the Boxers drive against Christians in China with seventy three natives killed and women and children burned. Meanwhile in South Africa the defense of Mafeking endures as Lord Roberts orders kind treatment for Free Staters and British forces press a surrounding movement against Kruger’s grandson and Boer positions, with dispatches noting police efforts by women and ongoing strategic moves along the Vaal and Transvaal fronts.
Duke of Orleans Resigns over Caricature Letter
The Duke of Orleans resigns from the Stone and Marlborough clubs after a letter to MM Willette praising caricatures of Queen Victoria. He rejects a demand to resign from the bachelor’s club, explaining his refusal from Venice dated May 15.
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Turin
Duke of Orleans
MM. Willette
Queen Victoria
Stone
Marlborough
Bachelors
Vengo
Quien Victorié
Denmark Resists US Talks Over West Indies Sale
The Copenhagen correspondent reports Denmark will not enter further negotiations with the United States or any state on selling the Danish West Indies unless a definite advantageous offer is made. The government insists on maintaining colonial possessions and says no sale will occur without such an offer.
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Sam
Ofer
London
Copentigen
Mall Saya
Hanleh
Ian
Denmark
Five Deaths Reported in San Francisco Bubonic Plague
The President of the Board of Health Williams declined to confirm or deny a report that five deaths from bubonic plague occurred in the city over the past week and were suppressed by authorities.
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San Proncisco
San Francisco
Geng
Horrible Hutchery War Battle Victory in Colombia
Government troops claim victory over insurgents in Veloso district near Colon Colombia. Battle began May 11 and lasted seventy hours with heavy casualties. Falls reported include Cevérals Teal and Herrera. twelve hundred prisoners taken as troops seized many guns and rifles.
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Colombia
Colon
Gold for Pranne Steamer La Gancogas Carries Gold
The Preachtine steamer La Gancogas bound for Havre carried $3,000,000 in gold. Among her crew was M. Gonrees Benoit, French minister to Mexico.
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Pranne
New York
la Gancogas
Tatay
Havre
M. Gonrees Benoit
Mexico
Stable Fire Destroys Aldrell Team in Denton
A fire swept Aldrell's stable in Denton Texas last night burning a horse harness and equipment. The blaze caused about $600 in losses with no insurance. local authorities are investigating the cause.
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Berned
Denton
Texan
Aldrell
Transvaal Plans for Transfer of Government to Lydenburg
The Times reports pressure in the Transvaal to move the seal of government to Lydenburg and to end the matter there. It says the transfer proposal has been endorsed by many in the Transvaal officials. The Times notes Trane v a officers preparing for night action and State Secretary Reitz naming South America as his future home. It also states Lord Kitchener in command at Mafeking and news of relief could not come before Monday.
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London
England
Mafeking
War Office
Lourenso Marques
Pretoria
Tolphel Haden-Powell
Barcel Bloff
Kruger
Tuluwayo
Buluwayo
Puwol
Phimer
Khenokiet
Prult
Tlad
Herals
Delarey
Olvier
Free State
Brabant
Hexatian
Ipating
Bard
Hoberts
Japin
Baller
Ae H
Almingst
Lalng'n Nak
Botha
Pasa
Hunter
Transvael
Harton
Christiana
Moethiann
Vaal
Kekewichja
Jiunter
Rondi
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Lourenzo Marquez
Per
United States
Johannesbburg
Anan
Archer
Dundee
Bank Cllerka
Durban
Lourcase Merquee
Beith Craftar Forte
Warshina
Pruaifent Fleyn
Transvaal
Lydenberg
Times
Reitz Han
South America
Tite
Lord Kitchener Ia
Monay
Christiana Occupied by Hunter Without Opposition
A May dispatch from London reports General Roberts stating Hunter occupied Christiana without opposition as Boer forces retreated to Klerksdorp. Rundle's force near Clevelaw, and Ruble's units near Megquatling’s Nek and Moder pearl. natives and whites disprove earlier reports of the Free State surrender.
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Christiana
Hunter
London
War Office
Roberts Kroonstad
Klerksdorp
Parys
Rubdle
Clevelaw
Im Raeuteland
Ficheburg
Bethlehem
Lord Roberta
Kroonstad
Witherday
Rundle
Megquatling
Tragsvaal
Chriatintin
Methuen
Hoopatad
Federals Report Mixed Results in South African Action
Official dispatch from Pretor ia notes a Sunday engagement around Mateklig with Federal troops occupying forts briefly. Casualties and prisoners are listed as seven killed and seven wounded plus several captured, while British losses are estimated at about fifty. Details on relief movement remain unclear.
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Mateklig
War Dispatches From May 13 2916 With Allied Advances
London reports a war office dispatch from General Buller noting a Second Division arrival at Dunnheaser and an advance toward New Castle. Other notices describe railway repairs from Hiandwlegio to Gietcos and the Fourth Division operating along Sun day River drift, with multiple reports that a portion of the enemy moved north in late May.
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London
War Office
Buller
Heveral Nital
Emergency river and harbor funds sought for Texas routes
Special to The Post reports in Washington on an emergency river and harbor bill. Texa s items include surveys for Red River from Bremerport to Indian Territory and Texas lands, plans for improving streams, canals, and channels from Wallas to Fort Worth, plus dredging and widening near Galveston Bay and Sabine Pass to benefit shipping depth and navigation.
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Louinland
Arkunene
Texas
Indiat
Bhrere
Port
Larudistank
Detinon
Fort Worth
Galveston Bay
Postmaster Appointments in Gregg and Coke Counties
May 5 Mary five year postmaster appointed at Agiatha Gregg county. A post office established at Matalioa Coke county with William He Phillipe as postmaster. The president has else. the free homes in Represtorative Joses of Virzicia today introduced a bill directing the secretary of war to furnish information to monastic with the Newley disclosures to.
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May
Mary Five
Agiatha
Gregg County
Estualiaha
Matalioa
Coke
County
Wiliam
Phillipe
Joses
Virzicia
Newley
Postoffice Scandals in Cuban Night Mare to the Administration
Washington May 17 Postmaster General Smith stated no official confirmation yet of Postmaster Thompson Havana contention and Bristow will lead a thorough audit to find the blame. Loud meets the White House amid fears of blocking congressional inquiry into Cuban postal scandal and potential collusion among postal and insular interests.
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Smith
Thompson
Havana
Bristow
White House
Representative Loud
Ray Morona
Pernot
Mr Loud
Loud
Mnid
Congress to act on extradition and Cuba case
Washington May 17 report says Congress must pass a new act to strengthen U S extradition authority, addressing the Nealey case and extending to Cuba. Attorney General Griggs urged swift action. debate centers on authority and timing amid foreign relations concerns.
Wevana officials linked to alleged book fraud case
Reports allege Thompean and Edward Mayo with Jorge Mascaro conspired to alter books to benefit Neeley and others. Deputy Auditor Reeves and others faced arrest as authorities seek to prove a scheme involving misused funds and reduced bail.
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Mia Oliet
Hiuvana
Moya
Wevana Poarmmastin
Ps ‘Thompean
Hf. Reeves
Edward Moya
Jorge Maxcaro
Clerix
Yastor
Inia & Conspiracy
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Clark
T. W. Nueley
Mists
Shivding Neeley
Thompets
Cabh
Gulnet
Mayo
Renven
Noetay
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