Roberts Advance Nears Orange Free State Headquarters
British forces under Roberts push toward the Orange Free State capital as riders report cavalry within eight miles of the frontier and the main army eleven miles behind. Telegraphs from Ste. Spruit claim successes against Boer forces with bridges destroyed during retreat and prisoners taken as the pursuit continues toward Winburg and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londan
Roberts
Kronstal
Rere
Orange Free State
Ste. Spruit
Porter
Dickson
Cavaley
Blutoon
Grossel
Peter Gurew
Divigionu
Nortan
Henry
Flagyl
Tavaley
Hambiton
Diypatel
Cron
Spralt
Huerlusseg
SEEKING THE BEST. Misa Electra Draws Out Good In Folk
A description of Misa Electra a gentle village woman who spent 50 years shaping a peaceful home. Neighbors recall her calm influence and her ability to magnify the good in others. The minister’s wife Marge Hastings and a reformed drunkard John K praise her unseen but lasting impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Flectra
Electra
Misa Electra
Yssid Madge Hastings
Miss Electra
John K
Colored Methodists Declare War View in South Africa
The colored Methodists meeting in Washington have issued a declaration on the South African war. They express support for England’s cause, hoping a British victory will bring a brighter future for natives and hasten the redeemer’s kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Africa
Methodiial Episcopal Zion Church
England
The Retired Burglar Describes a Windfall Night
A retired burglar recalls entering a modest house and discovering a giant man asleep in a front chamber bed. He notes the sleeper’s size, strength, and unusual breathing, then finds a ring slipped from the hand and pockets it as his only windfall. The tale blends in with brief notes on Venice tracery and tornado weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebay
Wiel Artic Howe Tardodiae
Hiv
Isek
Sue
Jet
Chenui
Ciengo Evening News
Im.c. A
Desemer's Grove
Brown
Jones
Downers Grove
Ne Jones
Janes
Paul Fitiekewpor
Joneerthy
Bach
Ane
Aris
Bim
Jorard
Ant
Trown
House Vn
Explosives Report Sparsely Running Trains Amid Strike
In May 11 transit turmoil in St Louis a Lindell line car hit a white object on the rail causing a loud explosion but no injuries. Strikes reduce suburban service while police patrol. governor trips to Jeffers on City amid arson talk. A ten year old girl reportedly hurt by a brick is alive and may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er, Louse
Lindell
Garrison Sod
Washington Avenue
Morolog 4
Guaquiga
Tae Diam
Absub
Usta Uumber
Gars
Ehhop
Uhe
Baase
Treusl
Stephens
Jefferson City
Gulag
Peesileak
Kroyliog
Tau Railway
Biose
Iis
Nulups
St Louis
Goodlle
Ihea
Wla
St. Louis
Pheesmpaey
Missouri Avenue
Hebh
Nong
Taylor Avenue
Mada Bridge
Highth
Washington Avenues
Post-Dispatch
Corbets Dahlin
Flora Siegfried
Arkansas Doctor Shot In Stray-Driven Night Turmoil
A Pine Bluff report states Dr J C Cook was fatally wounded on East Barraque Street after a quarrel with J S Estes, who fired six shots wounding bystander Samuel Files in Kansas City era. Estes was arrested refusing bail. the altercation stems from a long standing feud involving Estes’ brother Z N Estes of Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickneese
Kansas City
Pine Bluff
Ark
J. S. Estes
J. C. Cook
East Barraque Street
Samuel Files
Eutest
Estes Fred Gix
Cook
Estes
Z N Estez
Memphis
Demands Show Labor Dispute With Metropolitano Steel
Kanaag Chiy Mo May 11 Waltoo Volmes president of the Metronolltno Steel Ruway company refuses to grant demand for conductors strike likely to be ordered. The Union seeks recognition arbitration wage rates and reinstatement of recently discharged workers. Metropolitan operates all linen in Kansas City areas and employs about 1000 men. Oklahoma Town Fire destroys twelve buildings in Tecumseh with losses around 890,000 and insurance 64,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanaag Chiy
Waltoo Volmes
Metronolltno Steel Ruway Company
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Tate
Division No 123
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
America
Holmes
Metropolitan
Kansas Cities
Heim Brewing Company
Oklahoma
Tecumteh
Delegates and Leaders Leave Sioux Falls Convention
Delegates and visitors depart Sioux Falls as rail lines move them out. Some express disappointment policies failed to gain endorsement while leaders stay on. The National Committee meets to elect officers. Marion Butler of North Carolina is reappointed chairman amid a contested vote with George Esmiston of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Marion Butler
North Carolina
George Esmistoo
Nebraska
Butler
Disappearing Gun Debate Dominates Coast Defense News
The piece reports on the wartime controversy over the disappearing gun carriage system. Maj. Gen. Miles and the War Department engage in extensive inquiries as Engineer John M. Wilson describes defense projects for 30 U.S. locales. The Endicott board’s legacy is cited, noting substantial use of disappearing mounts abroad and the high cost of alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Miles
Synten
Secretary of War
Senate Committee
Ordnance Department
Congress
John M. Wilson
Root
Engineer Department
United States
Endicott Board
Dia
England
Italy
Chance for Our Sculptors at Paris Exposition Site
American sculpture will have no prominent display in Paris at the most conspicuous site. John B. Caldwell, American director of fine arts, secured a concession for placing sculptures in the Place de la Concorde for the exposition prizes. Commissioner Peck won space for American pomology exhibits in a large U S building where the stars and stripes fly. Fresh fruit will arrive with each steerage and the structure will showcase American products from Maine to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John B. Caldwell
Peck
United States
America
Maine
Californis
Second District League organizes in Ottawa for Topeka meeting
A Republican league for Kansas second district formed at Ottawa with Jon J. R. Boardman of Ottawa president and A. L. Thomas of Paola as secretary. Temporary vice presidents named from each county, plans to perfect organization at Topeka during the state convention and to choose a name for the campaign. About half the district represented and all expressed support for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Urgader
Ouewa
Kan
Republican League
Jon J. R. Boardman
A. L. Thomas
Paola
Frank Dma
Ling
Ue Ubi
Miami
Spencer Bourbon
Smart
Franklin
OW Bronson
Anderson
CA Savage
Allen
Judge Holt
Wyandote
WC Markham
Douglas
WA Mitchell
John
Topeka
Greater Amereno League
Grand Commercial Travelers session opens in Atchison
The United Commercial Travelers meet in Atchison on May 11 drawing about six hundred delegates from thirteen councils in Kansas and Oklahoma. Delegates arrived by special cars as Atchison decorates with U T culture colors, purple and white, and shops adorn windows for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.v. T.wek
Atchlaga
Kansas
Oklahoma
Atchison
Hutchinsop
Concordia
Wichita
Topeka
Lawrence
Clay Center
Fort Scott
Leavenworth
Itsburg
Vanports
Parsons
Norton
Oklahoma City
Eastern Star Installation Honors Des Moines Area Leaders
Hutchinson May 11 grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed officers. Turpes was chosen as meeting site for the ocxaconal gathering. Elected were: Grand Maw Con Mrs Evita Malo Parsons. David Smyth Wichita associate grand maleon. Lay Untaciend Anthony associate grand patroo. Arthur Eton Abilene grand treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Magi Grand secretary Lelaen net Sylvia. conductress Della Urtitel Marysville. associate conductress Dr Hall Birt Scutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Elizabeth Magi
Girand
Lelaennet
Sylvia
Della Urtitel
Marysville
Dr Hall
Birt Scutt
Desirable Ohio Street and Vermont Street Lots Offered
For Bale. Desirable building lots on Ohio Street in the choicest location south Lawrence near the University with easy transportation access. Also Vermont Street lots in a close in position ideal for residence or business use at a competitive price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Street
Lota
Lawrence
University
Vermont Street
May 44 to July 29 Dairy and Livestock Receipts Summary
The page records livestock market figures and dairy products with multiple entries for May through July. It lists cattle receipts, steer and cow figures, dairy creamery data, and various price points, including specific lots and batch numbers, with notes on market conditions and activity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Attorneys-At-Law
Gous Q. A. Norton
Ofce
Phat National Bank
L. H. Perkins
Othee
National Bank
George
Banks
Eldridge House
D. G. W. Jones
Oleg
Mane
Moe
Weesl
rvSiar
Mewactivetis
Reuidence
Is. H Leslie
Ofice Telephone
Umerc
Oatman
Petricia Ang Eurubun
Ich Bas Ebert Ryaldetage
Winslow
Byk Kam
Simmons
Denen
City &S
Sellarls
Burn
Pra Clark
Anu
Phillips
Anuu
Pk Hee
Lascone
Bag
Ad Anderson
Mauguetio Dares
G. & Hamman
Eyre Lear
Auluton
Elizabeth Laslett
Larea
J H
Bectel
M'Clelland
Alice Beal & Guadtug's
Tele Oube HW
Healdence
St. Telephone
Pense Bros
New Ham
Wee Hidge
Monk
Fered Brooks
Inscuanon
Rau EstTat
Fental Agency
Rausas
J. H. Gillham
VICQN
Vernon Street
Winthrop
Eldridge
M.ecom
Alfred Whitman
Gessamarte Q
Whitman
Robert
Little
Denes
Oplatan
Lettun
Meubyrul
Arciel Teltannal
Meyer Ient
The
Galementaf An
Mayeru
Rasutiena
Winburg
Steyn
Houswada
Ntenoerd
Roberts Batent Mennage
Roberts Vestwerpenn
Veutraburg
Ratte Gahbepee
Loweest
Belward
Holyoke
Ellen Iis
Mlimbine
Chtece
Ainst Boers
Venice
Puck
the Transit Company
Arkansas
Sitka
Hannan Chy
Ank
Volon
Neferre the Wandpand
San Franchica
Netwe A. Craven
G. Fitute
George W. Simpton
Ceaveo
Wade Oath
Adulph Sylve
Nidler's Marine Klerk
Marlon
Ind
Charlep Iy Webster
National Millary Home
Clark
Mortage
Wilson
Concorde
Atuhibon
Gay Lolora
Eastehn Stah
Hutchinson
Dawé Tan
Fort Meatt
Parkinson
L P Beat
Lavenport
Hia
Truata
Toas
Bastwill
H. Fe, Slayton
Manchester
N. Y
Hartzell
Baldwin Baldwin
J O Hartzell
Baker University
Manbas
B. T. Clery
Winfield
Cleese
New York
Jeffries
Corb ‘Ett
Coney Island
Corbett
Jeffres
Dnaye District Court
National Lawience
Sen
United States Depository
Bagi'a
Umoor
W. A. Bailey
W.barteiden
Glatnart
Henley
W.R. Williams
Ball
RW. Sparr J
D. Bowers
B. Stabe
J. D. Sowxaacen
EB. W. Spars
J. L. Bows
Cashtar
Bawsom
Ai't Coshtar
CH. Tucker, Cushier, W. Ke, Hazen
B. Watiing
Drenden
Reabhent Dierectors
Watxaxg
COA Hitt
Tvckek
Wok. Hayes
J. Hots
A.C, Mitcheld
Joe. Meade
Petey
Harstanls National Bank
A. Monroe
F. March
Wauhler
M. Rewmarke
Vine
Hreatheny S.A. W
Aga Crabler
M. Newmark
James Harvin A
Mark
Eben Baldwin
R.S. Boyd
Os Varmont Street
Lawrense, Zan
Latidecion Gusraninel
Wm.t. Sinclair
Money Ax Tino
O. E. Learnard
Ranoas Sity Graln
Sasies City
Jay O
Bard
Cora
Creamery
Trone Freeh
Mandaruste
ETUOK
Manaas
CattLa
Daur Ry
Hetfert
Bower
Mae Lee Ytou
Wmigaec
Garr
Mitive
Cary Fe
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