Weather Forecast DC for Oklahoma Texas New Mexico
Probable weather notes from Probablilitten Washington May 27 forecast for Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Partly cloudy Monday with possible thunderstorms, Tuesday cooler. Western Texas fair Monday, thunderstorms possible in far north with variable winds. New Mexico generally fair Monday and Tuesday with showers in the north and variable winds. Eastern Texas generally fair Monday and Tuesday with fresh south to west winds.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Postoffice and Contents Burned in Jamestown Fire
A morning fire in Jamestown Pennsylvania destroyed ten or twelve frame buildings including the postoffice and its contents. The blaze caused extensive damage and disrupted local operations. Authorities investigated the cause as flames consumed an area downtown.
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Jamestown
Lossa
Forces Near Johannesburg Build Crescent Position
British troops advance toward Johannesburg with Lord Roberts’ forces on the north bank of the Vaal 30 miles away. Pretoria’s fate remains critical as English forces deploy in a crescent formation amid ongoing operations.
Inventions for blowing up British foes in Transvaal
London dispatch reports French and German adventurers proposing explosive schemes against British troops in the Transvaal. Several contrivances are described, including a railway device using a passing train to cause damage. The piece notes Boer resistance, Boer leadership views, and rumors of imminent engagements near Laings Nek as Buller eyes passes to Johannesburg.
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Viljoens
Mayerton
Verehinging
Johannesburg
Hoberta
Mreterla
Transvaal
Lourenzo Marquez
Kruger
Gatzerand
Potchelishoom
Tranevaa
Baden Powell
Lend Roberts
Meyer
Steyp
Relig
Transvaaal
Thhey
Roberts
London
Laings Nek
Buller
Lrdghrand
Pretoria
Ladye
New Castle
Pietermaiitebure
Gawthorme
Boere
Conflicting Reports on Boer Retreats and Rail Dependence
A Cape Town wire reports General Rundle moving east toward Froe Butte as 200 Boers hold entrenched positions. Surrender rumors rise while scouts suffer heavy fire and efforts to cut the railway intensify amid U S supply talks and Lord Roberts’ advance.
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Spondent
Arabant
Rundle
Froe Butte
Vrybere
United States
Lord Roberts
Johanneshire
Capetown
United State
Stowe
Lord Roverts
Continental Attaches Say Noer Mil itney latent Ja at an Eni
London reports that observers allege British damage was unprovoked and military actions have ceased. Captain Allium, a Norwegian attache, sails home as continental powers press for relief ships. Rumors say Cape rebel leaders seek Europe and Cape Parliament members await border escape opportunity.
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London
Marques Alspateh
Times
Allium
Uderd
End of Sight but Strife Grim in City Transit Strike
A prolonged streetcar strike in St. Louis paralyzed Transit lines on May 27 with four dead and many wounded. Authorities faced clashes between police and strikers as imported workers ran limited routes. A meeting was set to seek a settlement while the company refused full reinstatement of all laid-off workers.
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St. Louis
Tranwit Company
Shejr Ronppoollye Powlions
Winm Hin
Mying Micelles
Standere
Trumill
Cara
Ita
Transit
Delmar Avenue
Pike Avenue
Spauiding Avenue
Compton Heights
Park Avenue
Iacside Avenue
Olive
Boers Suited to the South in Planned Immigration Move
A New York led movement with several Southern railroads considers inviting Boer immigrants to work and settle the Southern states. John H. Sharp of the Sia board Nirine supports the plan, arguing Boers would repopulate lowlands and boost agricultural output. The scheme envisions transportation and settlement steps to attract hardy labor, aiming to fill labor gaps in the South.
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New York
Hogitah
John HH. Sharp
Siaboard Nirine
United States
Boera
Offer to Sunarelder Steyn Rejected by Lord Roberts
London dateline reports from a Times correspondent via Kroonstad on May 25 that President Steyn and officials allegedly let £100,000 in specie when Preadwood held the HUA overlooking Lindley. A farmer offered to furnish a durmir bin command if all could return to their farms, but the regulations collapsed. Lord Roberts refused to treat on any terms.
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London
the Times
Kroonstad
Preadwood
Lindley
Steyn
Durrmier
Lord Roberta
Carpenter Contractor Robinson Returns To Galveston Unaccompanied
May 7 Galveston reports contractor Robinson, who had been sent to New Orleans to hire carpenters to replace local strikers, arrived at 11 45 am. He declined to say if he had men with him, and sources say a few accompanied him but deserted before arrival. The Builders Exchange chief offered no new details. A crowd greeted the train. two tool chests were seen, suspected to belong to incoming workers.
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Robinson
Galveston
Texas
New Orieuna
Post
New Orleans
Je Wan
Harte
The
Builders’ Exchange
Merordonaw
Tte
Mafeking Relief Arrives Amid Jubilation After Siege
In Mafeking on Friday May 15 relief finally reaches the town after seven months. Major Mac Kebbie and Major Henbury-Tragey lead the relief force as Boers withdraw and townspeople cheer at 4 AM. A trooper notes the outside sounds and the crowd greets the returning column with cheers and whisky abundance.
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Mafeking
Baden Powell
MacKebbie
Atalra
Dirks Wan
Kurey-Davis
Chada
Wald
Mines Will Be Destroyed and Movements Reported
May 24 update from Tasibeech reports General French crossing the Vaal at Lindecues drift and General Henry with mounted infantry saving bridges while mines will be destroyed. Boers position at Kip river drift after leaving the Vaal. commanders debate continuing the struggle as enemy forces gather at Myerton and Roeer. London dispatch notes mixed predictions on including a stand at Johannesburg as Lord Roberts advances.
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London
Lod Roberts
Transvaal
Jolanneabburg
Pretoria
Vaal
Three Pointe
Parys
Lord Roberts
French
Hamilton
Elgarh Mounted Infantry
Tasibeech
Lindecues Drift
Henry
Kip River
Myerton
Diplomatic Corps Seeks Clarification on Actions Against Boxers
In Pekin on May 27 the diplomatic corps prepared to request explicit government plans to deal with boxers. Shanghai reports say Pekin's situation worsens after government troops were defeated by boxers, prompting calls for foreign troops to protect relations and missionaries to withdraw from the island amid widespread disorder.
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Diplomatic Corps
Pekin
Shanghai
Por Ch ‘Li
Shan Tung
Leach Elected President Vice Continued Contests
Returns to the canvassing board of the International Typographical Union show Donnelly defeated by Lynch for president by 4700 to 5009 votes. First vice president results are inconclusive with a race between Wayes and Hawker awaiting official tally.
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Leuch
Clone
Indianapolis
Ind
Canoaaning Board
International Typographical Union
Donnelly
Lynch
Wayes
Hawker
Ashanti Uprising Prints Hausers in Furious Clash
Report from Aeove May 6 says three European officers were killed and Captain Aplin wounded as Lagon Hausers strike to breach a tribal resistance at Kumase. Ashanti forces reportedly hold three Maxim guns. 300 Aghuntia casualties cited in a prior action. Fighting reportedly continues.
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Urtheamen
Hauveers
Aeove
Wilred
Aplin
Kumasne
Boers Reported Moving Through Predéfort
The Standard cites Predéfort dispatches dated May 24 reporting about 30 000 Boers passed through Tuesday and closed the U Vaal but notes the figure may be exaggerated.
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London
Predéfort
U Vaal
Niles and Army of Invasion Face Multiple Charges
Chicago May 27. William H. Niles known as military governor of the district of Lake Michigan and five men in his army of invasion captured on the north shore have been formally charged with viola.
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Niles
Chicago
William H. Niles
Lake Michigan
Tis
North Shore
Affairs in Cuba Officials Claim They Were Mistreated
An American dispatch charges U S officials in Cuba feel unfairly treated by U S newspapers. The report details perceived extravagance among army officers quarters and postal department lapses. It notes individual housing cases, proposed stipends for tropical living, and a sizable but unverified cash shortage linked to stamp handling.
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United States
Addi
Ac General
Hala
Bijee
Major Ladd
Coder
el Vodado
Holt
Generil Lea Iver
Quenindow
Gattral Wilson
Malahzay
Santa Clara
Whitediite
Satterage
Wood
Ramaden
Consur
Humphrey
Black
Scott
Pilcher
C. F W. Nanley
Nootey
Outlaws Kill Sheriff and Cattleman Near Thompson’s Fork
In Grand County Utah on May 71 a sheriff and cattle owner were shot from behind by outlaws on FOIL creek about fifty miles north. Deputy Lerbert They with Sparh Wells report the attackers confronted the camp and fired as the men dismounted. Investigation and pursuit followed prompted by Governor Wells after a telegram announcing the killings.
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Sherif
Thorpron
Sherif Taylor
Grand County
Sam Jenkins
Foil Creek
Here
Lerbert
Heriit
Guss
Ieee
Theo
Salt Lake
Utah
Wells
Oullene
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