Lord Roberts Drives Boers from the Zand River
London May 10 Lord Roberts announced the Boers fled the Zand river and British hopes rise he will not allow a rearward regroup south of Kroonstad French cavalry and Hutton mounted infantry push the pursuit and guard against Boer guns. Lourenco Marques customs tighten scrutiny of Transvaal consignments could trigger food shortages for British prisoners and Boers alike.
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London
Lord Roberts
Zand
War Office
Kroonstad
Vaech
French
Hutton
Lourenzo Marques
Z.ng
Transvaal
Despatch Corrected On Kruger Note In Pretoria
Washington reports that the note to President Kruger claiming joint responsibility by foreign representatives was not joined by the United States consul general Adelbert Hay. The US will act independently to protect American interests in Johannesburg mines, while keeping to its established policy.
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Washington
Pretoria
Kruger
Johannesburg
United States
Adelbert Hay
Department of State
Berlin Denies German Involvement in Pretoria Note
The semi-official Post in Berlin reports denial that Germany participated in a collective note sent to President Kruger. The note, cited by a Pretoria despatch, claimed powers would hold Kruger personally responsible for Britain’s actions to enforce compensation amid the conflict.
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Berlin
Germany
Pretoria
Kruger
Great Britain
Mines Targeted in Dempsey Case Suppressed Testimony
Johannesburg report cited by Cape Argus says Acting Mining Engineer Munnick testified that 25 mines were set for explosion and that eight shafts had been bored with State Secretary Reitz backing. Pretorian sources claim the mines now seem safe as appeals to protect property spread, and State Engineer Klinke would not resume duties without dynamite removal.
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Cape Town
Cape Argus
Johannesburg
Munnick
Dempsey
Reitz
Pretoria
Transvaal
Klinke
Carnegie predicts no major iron and steel price drop
London May 10 Andrew Carnegie attended the Iron and Steel Institute annual meeting and told delegates he expects prices to remain firm. He credited Sir William Roberts Austen for the scholarship idea and said the world demand remains strong. He noted U S conditions influenced by recent Atlantic travel and called shutdowns and material refusals only temporary factors.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
The
Iron and Steel Institute
Carnegie
United States
Sir William Roberts Austen
Institute
Associated Press
Atlantic
America
American Steel and Wire Company
Queen in London Warmly Greeted En Route to Buckingham Palace
The Queen arrived in London at noon and will spend three days here. She enjoyed a warm public greeting along the route to Buckingham Palace and showed excellent health. She will attend tomorrow's drawing room.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Merritt Leaves New York on European Leave of Absence
Major General Wesley Merritt sailed from Governor's Island aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse with Mrs Merritt and friends for a European tour expected to fill most of the summer. His retirement by age limit remains set for June 16, and Major General John R Brooke will assume command of the Department of the East tomorrow.
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New York
Wesley Merritt
Governor’s Island
Europe
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
John R. Brooke
Meritt
Department of the East
Royal Saloon Carriage Visit Aids Widow Fund
The railroad dog that collects for widows and orphans was brought to a Royal Saloon carriage at Dinton Station by Queen's request. Her Majesty contributed to the collecting box, aiding the charitable effort.
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Dington Station
Hooley Denied Concession Link by London Papers
London papers deny Ernest Terah Hooley’s claim that the Czar granted him a concession to work Siberian gold deposits. The Daily Express condemns Hooley as a liar and asserts the real concessionaire remains unknown, with six months of negotiations and some funds tied to Hooley’s control. The Russian embassy rejects any association with Hooley, who is described as an undischarged bankrupt.
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New York
the Sun
London
Ernest Terah Hooley
Nertchinsk
Siberia
Daily Express
Hooley
Czar
Peel Heirlooms Spark Royal Gentry Auction Portrayals
London May 10 The Peel family heirlooms sold at auction drawing Sir Robert Peel and peers among bidders. Curio dealers dominated the sale with statuary and furniture realizing about 8000 pounds. The top item was Chantrey's bust of Sir Walter Scott at 2250 pounds. Three rare Van Dykes and other pieces also featured.
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London
Peel
Robert Peel
Lord Rosebery
Rothschilds
Chantrey
Walter Scott
Govern or resign. Catalonia crisis shocks Madrid report
Paris dispatch cites Madrid telegram on Catalonia events stirring political crisis. Union campaign, class schism, Carlists, Republicans and Socialists poised to exploit any turn. Marshall Martinez De Campos states the ministry must govern or resign amid exceptional gravity.
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Paris
Madrid
Catalonia
National Union
Marshall Martinez de Campos
Southern mills plan vast 1900 expansion across four states
The South anticipates major industrial growth in 1900 with multiple cotton mill projects. Chattanooga plans a 500,000 investment for a 25,000 spindle, 750 room mill. Gainesville targets 200,000 for Woodside cotton mills. Williamston, S C forms Williamston Cotton Mills with 200,000 capital and 10,000 spindles. Eatonton Georgia organizes Middle Georgia Cotton Mills for a 100,000 plant with 5,000 spindles and 100 looms.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
South
United States
Gainesville
Woodside Cotton Mills
Woodside
Williamston Cotton Mills Company
Williamston
S. C
Middle Georgia Cotton Mill Company
Eatonton
Knoxvile Cotton Mills
Lawrence D. Tyson
Macon
Efird Manufacturing Company
Albemarle
N. C
North Carolina
Cabarrus Cotton Mills
Concord
Controversy Over Town Liquor Agent Appointment in Manchester
Manchester Vermont May 10 A clash between town selectmen and county commissioner over appointing the town liquor agent as terms expire. The commissioner claims sole power and has issued injunctions to prevent transfer of the agency to the chosen candidate. This first test of the current town agent law attracts wide state interest.
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Manchester
H. A. Walker
Walker
Toronto Lad Shoots Father In Home Tragedy
Toronto May 10. Peter McIntyre agent for Richelieu and Ontario Navigation was shot dead by his 13 year old son who sought to go to St Catherines. The boy fired to frighten his father and was arrested. McIntyre was a well known figure among steamboat men.
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Toronto
Ont
Peter McIntyre
Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company
St. Catherines
McIntyre
Bicycle German: a new outdoor entertainment reveals trick riding
The activity introduces a form of outdoor recreation called bicycle German. Participants must become trick riders to take part, signaling a novelty in casual outdoor amusement.
Marlborough III Ordered Home from South Africa Report
London reports that the Duke of Marlborough, former staff captain of the imperial yeomanry and newly appointed assistant military secretary at British headquarters in South Africa, has been ordered home due to ill health. The War Office says it knows nothing of the matter.
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London
Duke of Marlborough
Imperial Yeomanry
South Africa
War Office
Casualty list from MacArthur in Philippines May 9 1918
The war department released MacArthur’s second casualty list for April in the Philippines. It notes Killed on Luzon San Manuel Mindanao and Leyte with several named soldiers and units. Wounded entries include various companies across Luzon Panay and nearby islands with detailed injuries and ranks.
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Washington
Philippines
MacArthur
War Department
43Rd Infantry
Catubig
Samar
MacArthurs
Panay
Manila
Lapiz
28Rd
Serat
George A. Lin
Geo. B. Kocher
Luzon Island
Naic Troon
Mth Cavalry
John W. Hatfield
San Manuel
113Th Infantry
Thomas F. Carns
Foot
Slight
Siage
47Th Infantery
Chas. A. Chapundis
Grein
Malabos
Geo. W. Hunter
Elisha Tweed
Miz
Tenay Island
Agzarah
26Th Infantry
Isaiah Lesher
HI. G. 26Th Infantry
Alexardar W. Grorsell
Jacob Milivy
Michael Masuing
Nes
Slisht
Zete Island
Tactovia
Humphrey E. Connors
Lampog
Co D
44Th Infantry
Chas. George
William E. Call
Milleremo
James L. Noble
Insurgent Attack Near Tabako Met With Heavy Loss
Manila May 10 insurgents suffered a heavy loss at Tabako near Legaspi in Atbay Luzon. Two hundred riflemen and eight hundred Bolo men pressed the attack but Captain Lester H. Simons with a company of the 47th volunteer regiment advanced and killed many. The insurgent leader, a native priest, was wounded and captured after his horse was shot under him. Three Americans were wounded.
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Tabako
Legaspi
Atbay
Luzon
Lester H. Simons
47Th
Gates Resigns as Chairman of Steel and Wire
John W. Gates resigns as chairman and heads to Europe. Alfred Clifford of Chicago becomes chairman, with John Lambert replaced by William Palmer as president. Isaac L. Elwood steps down as executive chairman, replaced by William Edenborn. F. L. Watson elected treasurer. Henry Seligman and Fredrick Strauss depart the board, replaced by Randal Morgan and Herman Siebcken. Max Pam releases the board’s explanatory statement.
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New York
American Steel and Wire Company
John W. Gates
Europe
Alfred Clifford
Chicago
John Lambert
Wm. Palmer
Isaac L. Elwood
Wm. Edenborn
Clifford
F. L. Watson
Henry Seligman
Fredrick Strauss
Gates Sails for Hamburg for Exposition and Continent
John W. Gates chair of American Steel and Wire sailed from New York aboard the Kaiser Friedrich for Hamburg to attend the exposition and then travel in Europe. He said he would not return for months, seeking a long rest, while lawyers offered no legal action to restrain him.
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New York
John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
Hamburg
Lamb
Gates
Mat Pam
John R. Bennett
John F. Lambert
Mr. Gates
Truant Girl Falls to Death in New York Dumbwaiter
A 15 year old girl Clara Hammet fled home to steal back to a fourth floor flat at 540 West 47th Street. She failed to hold the rope, the dumbwaiter dropped, and her neck was harmed as she became trapped. A scream was heard at about 10 30. The death ends her pattern of truancy in the city.
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Clara Hammet
West 47Th Street
Clara
Trapped in Dumbwaiter Ends Girl’s Flight Home
At dawn a ten ant tenant Lizzie B Rulfer found Clara Hammet's head visible from a dumbwaiter door on a roof escape. The girl, who had slipped out after bedtime, was found dead after police freed the body with a crowbar.
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Lizzie B. Rulfer
Clara
Heat in the Philippines Incites Nervous Exhaustion Claims
Washington correspondence reports Capt. C E Woodruff and other army surgeons warning of a real epidemic of nervous prostration and possible insanity among Philippine troops due to extreme heat and humidity. Insomnia, memory failure, and asthenia are noted as common symptoms, with several officers and soldiers described as permanently affected. The piece cautions against morale breakdown and errant orders in combat by exhausted minds.
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War Department
Philippines
C. E. Woodruffs
Fort Riley
Khan
Woodruff
Tropics
Mediterranean
Manu
Washington
The
Chicago Tribune
Buy a Piano by Renting It Plan
An offer to buy a piano through a rental purchase plan. Advertises rent applied toward purchase, quotes on new or second-hand pianos, and a stock of over 100 pianos. Encourages visiting the wareroom or writing for details and prices starting at $50.
Boston and Merrimack Street Train Schedules 1899
Complex timetable excerpt listing trains from Boston Lowell and Lawrence toward various towns including Amesbury Haverhill Newburyport and Portland. Mentions Sundays schedules and multiple departure times with regional stops and connections. Names D J Flanders and H C Taft noted as general agents.
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Frank Jones
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H. C. Taft
Mee
History of
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Courier-Citizen Office
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