Lord Roberts Advances Halted by Boer Resistance
London reports Generals Broadwood Hamilton Tucker French and Rundle with 50 000 British troops forming a 40 mile front north of Thaba N Chu. Boers remain in force at Thaba N Chu and Brandfort Ladybrand. NatalBoers cross Sundays River in new restlessness as British outposts hold.
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London
Broadwood
Isabelfontein
Thaba N’chu
Ian Hamilton
Jacobs Rust
Tucker
Karee Siding
French
Rundle
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Brandfort
Ladybrand
Thaba N'Chu
Kimberley
Natal
Brandfort Captured by British Forces
London dispatch May 4 reports Brandfort seized by British forces. The announcement states Brandfort is now under British control following operations in the region. No further details on casualties or involved units were provided.
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London
Brandfort
Point by Point Clash as Boer Lines Hold Near Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein correspondent reports 40 miles of advance along the eastern line contested at almost every point. Gen Rundle’s Eighth division guards a strong frontal position while Gen Hamduen’s mounted infantry presses northward. Gen Tucker’s Seventh division shifts east from Karee Siding and returns south. colonial cavalry lose 20 horses under fire as Boers are driven from a trenched hill near Kroonads Brantford.
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London
Bloemfontein
The
Standard
Thaba N’chu
Rundle
Tan Hamduen
Highland Brigade
Val Krantz
Tucker
Karee Siding
Kroonads
Brantford
Charge Through a Superior Force
London reports from Thaba N'Chu describe Capt. Towse and 50 Golden Highlanders surrounded by 230 Moors. He ordered a bayonet charge, the Gordons swept the enemy, but Towse was blinded in both eyes by fire yet led his men with notable bravery.
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London
The
Daily News
Thaba N’chu
Towse
Boers fire on women at Mafeking nine natives killed
London reports Col Baden-Powell, writing April 20, that during the night of April 15 thirteen native women attempted to flee Mafeking. The Boers opened fire, killing nine and wounding two. He criticizes Snyman for shelling the mouve stadt where women and children gather, noting flogging and forced returns. Provisions are saved but rations for nine thousand residents diminish.
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London
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Snyman
Mouve Stadt
Parliament Receives Spion Kop Despatch Telegraphic Papers
London May 3 The War Office telegraphic correspondence on the Spion Kop despatches was sent to Parliament just before midnight Thursday Lord Lansdowne secretary of state for War asked Lord Roberts whether to publish all documents and said he could not justify editing the papers without Roberts agreement.
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London
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Roberts
Despatch Publication Debates Across British Commanders
The correspondence among Lord Roberts Lord Lansdowne and Lord Wolseley discusses publishing despatches from the South African War. Disputes center on whether Buller should write a full despatch or let the commander in chief decide. Proposals for edited letters and selections are weighed, with later decisions favoring published selections as urged by Lansdowne.
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Bulle
Lord Roberts
Bloemstein
Redvers Buller
Redvers
American suspect in Begbie factory explosion case
The Standard and Diggers News reports American Thomas Richards arrested as a suspect in the Begbie factory explosion at Johannesburg. He was arraigned yesterday on murder charges and remanded until tomorrow. The paper notes no defense was provided and that excavations continue at the most violent site with no tunnel trace found.
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London
The
Standard and Diggers News
Thomas Richards
Johannesburg
Porto Rican Council Names Advisors to Gov Allen
General Davis issued orders April 30 naming acting members of the executive council. The judicial advisory board includes Pettigill, A F Odelin, J R Garrison, Colly Toste, Groff, Abeisle, Lopez, Rossy and Diaz. Adam Stierle to head the public works board. Bond for the treasurer set at 100000. Lawyers deem the meeting illegal as appointees lacked presidential appointment.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Davis
Executive Council
Pettingill
A. F. Odelin
Interior
J. R. Garrison
Colly Toste
G. G. Groff
R. N. Abeisle
J. H. Lopez
M. F. Rossy
Hermanio Diaz
Judicial Advisory Board
Adam Stierle
Board of Public Works
Board of Health
Commissioners of the Interior and Education
No Reply Yet From Sultan On Indemnity Claims
NO REPLY YET Constantinople May 2 No reply has yet been made by the Sultan to the American note demanding a settlement of indemnity claims. Ambassadors met and decided to respond to the Porte April 29 note on duties by consenting to an increase only if abuses in chemical analysis are removed warehouse duties are suppressed and interdictions not specified in tariffs are abolished. Indemnities to foreigners to be handled later. The Egyptian steamer Tewfik Rabana with Ismail Kemal Bey aboard passed the Dardanelles. The Sultan through Redyan Pasha failed to stop Ismail from leaving the country.
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Constantinople
Tewfik Rabbana
Ismail Kemal Bey
Dardanelles
Redyan Pasha
Ismail
Boer Delegates Sail from Rotterdam to New York
Rotterdam May 3 Boer delegates received warm cheers as they boarded the Maasdam bound for New York. Dr Leyds accompanies the party, to Boulogne-sur-Mer, while crowds on the quay display Transvaal Orange Free State and Dutch flags. Mr Fischer urged unity and liberty, saying the group seeks public support in Holland and America for their cause. Maasdam sailed at 4 p.m.
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Rotterdam
Maasdam
New York
Dr. Leyds
Transvaal
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Orange Free State
Fischer
Free State Executive Council
Mr. Fischer
Holland
America
Soldier starved sparks probe of looting punishment
Ottawa hearing Col McLennan presents petition urging government inquiry into a Canadian private’s court martial for looting after Paardeberg. He allegedly endured crucifixion style punishment on a field gun wheel for two hours daily amid three weeks of quarter rations, amid disputes over army law and provocation.
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New York
Ottawa
Ont
Col. McLennan
House of Commons
South Africa
Paardeberg
Aunger
England
House
Otter
Military orders mobilize battalions for possible Fenian invasion
Detroit papers report Windsor Ontario commander has instructed No 1 district to prepare the 21st Essex Fusiliers 7th London Fusiliers 26th Middlesex 27th Lambton and 2th Kligin battalions to march at two hours notice. Authorities say invasion not feared but battalions may be mobilized on the frontier for exercises along the St Clair and Detroit rivers.
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Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Ont
Holmes
Military District
Ottawa
21St
Essex Fusiliers
London Fusiliers
Middlesex
Lambton
Kligin
Military Department
Canada
Senate Passes Army Bill and Free Home Act in Same Day
The Senate adopted a motion to address a Montana seat dispute and then passed the army appropriation bill without division. The House approved the long-pending Free Home bill, allowing patent issuances to bona fide settlers on opened Indian lands and altering endowment funding for agricultural colleges. Also noted were private pensions and sundry civil appropriations, plus a newspaper paper price inflation memorial urging inquiry into industry costs.
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Washington
Senate
Lloar
Committee On Elections
Clark
Montana
Julia M. Henry
Guy V. Henry
James Long- Street
Margaret M. Badger
Commodore Badger
Harriet Gridley
Captain Gridley
Navy
Congress
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Senate committee fixes armor price at 445 per ton
Washington May 3 The Senate committee of naval affairs adopted an amendment to the naval appropriation bill setting armor price at 445 per ton for battleship and cruiser armor with a proviso that if the best armor is unavailable at that figure a government armor plate factory may be funded at 2 000 090. Manufacturers previously refused Krupp armor below 545 per ton.
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Washington
Senate Committee of Naval Affairs
Fear That the Scheme Will Fail Be cause of the Admiral's Course
New York May 3 after six months raising 500000 to perpetuate the Dewey arch in Madison square supporters report dwindling interest. Only about 65000 cash remains from 200000 subscribed while rest is contingent on further collection. Critics blame Admiral Dewey for entering politics and triggering disaffection among backers.
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New York
Navy
Madison Square
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Dewey’s Name Hissed At Virginia Democratic Convention
At the Virginia Democratic State convention in Norfolk George Dewey’s name drew hisses as delegates favored Bryan but would not overlook the admiral’s character. A minority resolution to reaffirm the Chicago platform will be considered. The body endorsed a constitutional convention while opposing disfranchisement of white voters.
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Norfolk
George Dewey
Virginia
Bryan
Committee On
Chicago
Post Offices Bill Advances With Carrier Eight-Hour Rule
The post-office appropriation bill gained committee approval with a net increase of 1 000 900 dollars and restores the pneumatic tube service provision. An amendment limits letter carriers to eight hours per day and up to 48 hours per week, with Sunday adjustments as needed. hearings favored pneumatic service before the vote. Chairman Wolcott warned that a Senate supporter of the tube could push the bill on the floor against the provision.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Wolcott
House Committee
Senate
Dewey Leaves Chicago for St Louis Tour
Admiral Dewey and party departed Chicago at eight in the morning for St Louis. In Jacksonville he will be guest of honor at the state G A R encampment. From St Louis the special train heads to Memphis Nashville and Knoxville arriving May 11.
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Chicago
Til
Dewey
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Washington
Admiral Dewey
City of
Rebels gain upper hand in Colombia and threaten key towns
Kingston reports rebels in Colombia are advancing and expected to enter Bocas del Toro as government lacks troops. Twenty five policemen are sent to Bocas del Toro, Colon is under martal law, ship crews warned to stay ashore after dark. Reports note no confirmation of Cartagena’s capture when Floridan left on April 30.
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Kingston
Florodan
Colombia
Republic
Bocas del Toro
Colon
Carthagenia
Zion Church General Conference Opens in Washington
The A M E Zion church holds its general conference in Washington with 300 delegates from every state plus Bermuda Africa and St Christopher islands. Bishop Small attends representing Porto Rico Cuba and the Hawaiian Islands. The gathering covers over half a million members. A McKinley letter regrets missing the opening exercises and hopes to attend future sessions.
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Washington
A. M. BE. Zion Church
Union
Bermuda
Africa
St. Christopher Islands
Small
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hawaiian Islands
McKinley
Former beauty Catherine Lathrop near insanity in New York
May 3 report from New York states Mrs. Catherine Lathrop once a famed American social leader and Britain’s society circle favorite has been admitted to the state insane asylum at Poughkeepsie. Daughter of Commodore Stewart, she rode high in Washington society, married Lorin Lathrop, and accompanied him as he served as U S consul at Bristol. A later divorce and estrangement left her a mental and physical wreck.
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New York
Catherine Lathrop
England
State Hospital For
Poughkeepsie
Commodore Stewart
Bramsdown Wins Portsmouth Bye-Election
In London May 3 a parliamentary bye election in Portsmouth filled the seat left by Walter Owen Cligh. Liberal candidate T A Bramsdown defeated Conservative Majendie by 610 votes. Bramsdown's victory follows Cligh's withdrawal and notes a rise in liberal imperial sentiment in the seaport constituency.
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London
Portsmouth
Walter Owen Cligh
Chiltern
T. A. Bramsdown
Majendie
Government to cooperate with Cuban teachers trip to Boston
The War Department will back a free summer course of instruction for public school teachers of Cuba in Boston and provide transport. About 100 Cuban teachers are expected to participate, departing from various Cuban ports later this month on government transports.
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Washington
War Department
Boston
Cuba
Actress Olga Nethersole Sues Easton for Slander
Olga Nethersole, actress, files suit in the District of Columbia Supreme Court seeking 20000 dollars against Rev. Thomas C. Easton pastor of the Eastern Presbyterian Church. Attorneys allege a sermon on April 1 branded Miss Nethersole as a lewd woman.
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Washington
Sgit
Supreme Court of the
Sir John Tuke chosen to represent Edinburgh and St Andrews
London May 3 Sir John Batty Tuke vice president of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has been elected to represent the universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews in the House of Commons without opposition. Sir James M Barrie the novelist has decided not to contest the seat.
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London
John Batty Tuka
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
St. Andrews
House of Commons
James M. Barrie
Heavy German flour shipment may sway Peru market
Lima reports a trial 200 ton flour shipment by a German steamer from San Francisco to La Paz via Mollendo sold at a price cheaper than Chillan flour. The development is seen as likely to drive Chilean product out of competition and spur further commercial activity.
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Peru
Lima
Galveston
San Francisco
la Paz
Mollendo
Chandlers Amendment Seeks Strict Senate Record
Senator Chandler offered an amendment to Senate rules to require that nothing be entered into the record unless it was spoken on the floor during debate. The proposal aims to prevent unspoken remarks from being recorded in the official proceedings.
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Senate
Washington
Chandler
Mortgagee Sale Notice in Lowell Pawtucketville Parcel
Mortgagee The Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank forecloses a property in Lowell Pawtucketville described by Seventh Avenue Mt Grove Street bounds. Sale set for May 12, 1900 at 10 AM. Deposit required: $300. Treasurer Austin K Chadwick signs for the bank.
Mortgagee's Sale Notice of Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank
Mortgagee Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank announces sale of property in Lowell to satisfy mortgage breach. Property at Mammoth Road and Chase Avenue Pawtucketville Lowell bounded by described lines. deed from Ira M. Chase to Joseph M. Wilson dated 1894. deposit of 150 dollars due from purchaser. Sale recorded May 12, 1900 at 3.30 PM per deed. terms and restrictions noted.
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Joseph M. Wilson
Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank
Lowell
County of Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Mammoth Road
Chase Avenue
Pawtucketville
Ira M. Chase
Austin K. Chadwick
Foreclosure Sale Of Lowell Property In Pawtucketville
A mortgage holder will sell at public auction in Lowell Middlesex Massachusetts on May 12 1900 at 430 PM the property described as a one acre lot with buildings on the westerly side of the old Ferry Road from Varnum Avenue to the Merrimack River bounded by Wilson Underwood and the road with detailed boundary lines and a $100 deposit required from the purchaser at sale time.
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Joseph M. Wilson
Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank
Lowell
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Seventh Avenue
Mt. Grove Street
Pawtucketville
Henry Emery
R. W. Baker
Austin K. Chadwick
County of
Wilson
T. J. Underwood
Underwood
Will and bond in probate court for Ros Ella Paulin estate
Middlesex probate court in Lowell cites heirs and all interested parties to show cause why the last will presented by Charles M Williams should not be admitted as the testamentary executor without bond. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in the Lowell Daily Cour ier with copies to known heirs seven days before May 15 1900. Judge Charles J Melatire presiding.
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Middlesex
Rosella Paulin
Lowell
Charles M. Williams
Publishers association seeks relief on paper price rise
Representatives of the American Publishers association presented a memorial to the Senate finance committee seeking relief from higher paper costs. The delegation, representing about 22,000 papers, was received by Senator Allison in Aldrich's absence. No specific legislation was urged as the memorial noted the price of print materials has increased.
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Ing
Association
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
May
American Publishers Association
Senate Finance Committee
Allison
Aldrich
flagship Baltimore arrives Kobe en route home
Washington reports the Baltimore with Rear Admiral Watson aboard has reached Kobe, Japan on the voyage back to the United States. The torpedo boat Gwynn at Annapolis is ordered to Newport and will sail on June 11. An advisory notes farm accidents as common with injuries like cuts bruises and stings. Dr Thomas's Electric Ointment provides instant relief.
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Washington
Baltimore
Watson
Kobe
Japan
United States
Gwynn
Annapolis
Newport
Dr. Thomas
Mood's Pills for Liver Ailments and Indigestion
Mood's Pills claim to cure liver ills biliousness and indigestion with simple use. Advert reads as a medical remedy card noting ease of operation and a 25-cent price in a historical ad style.
Welsbach Light Promises More Light and Longevity
A bright advertisement claims the Welsbach Light with Yusea Mantle yields 50 percent more light and triple strength, lasts longer, and costs under half a cent per hour for 100 candle power per lamp. Sold at this office with first class gas cooking ranges on installment plans.
No Charge for Meter Use Policy Noted in City
City officials announce no charge for meter use and for running supply pipes to street rain into consumers homes. The office will attend to orders promptly and arrange installations as needed.
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