Roberts in Kroonstad and the Boer retreat
London reports the war nearly over with Lord Roberts’ rapid advance demoralizing the Boers. Kronstad fell quietly after a brief resistance as Brabant and Rundle move to Thaba N'Chu. Steyn rages, guns and convoys escape, while reports warn against overestimating Boer collapse.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Kronstad
Daily Telegraph
Boschland
Steyn
Kandahar
the Times
Lindley
Free State
Bethlehem
Brabant
Rundle
Thaba N’chu
Hoepéllok
Lady Stand
Buller
Standard
Durban
Natal
Kroonstad Occupied by British Troops
General Roberts reports entry into Kroonstad at 1:30 pm on May 12 with the Union Jack raised amid cheers from remaining British residents. Steyn fled last evening after urging burghers to oppose British forces, Transvaalers accused of desertion, Free Staters returning home as the town was taken.
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War Office
Roberts
Kroonstad
Kroonsdat
Steyn
Orange Free State
Vaal Rive
Roberts hailed victor as Free State opposition wanes
From Kreeenstad O F S May 13 Lord Roberts arrival sparked British cheers and Free State surrender hopes. Boers retreat toward the Vaal river as Transvaal allies grow distrustful. Prisoners say they are tired of a war with only one end and prefer capture to death.
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Kreeenstad
F. S
Lord Roberts
Vial River
French
Free State
Transvaal
Vaal
Pretoria
Lord Roberts Move in Germany Brings Boer Surprise
Berlin reports the occupation of Kroonstad by Lord Roberts without resistance. The Lokal Anzeiger cites Boer desertions as key, calling the advance splendid and likening it to Kandahar. The change favors the British, with Transvaal fate possibly settled and Steyn’s eastward movement linked to internal Boer tensions.
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Berlin
Kroonstad
Lord Roberts
Lokal Anzeiger
Kandahar
Steyn
Defence of Pretoria Rumor Claims Universal Aid Order
London May 13 The Lourenzo Marques Times correspondent reports rumors in a secret Transvaal session that residents of all nationalities are to be ordered to assist in the defence of Pretoria. The note says the plan involves all inhabitants regardless of origin.
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London
The
Times
Transvaal
Pretoria
Ottawa Man Exhibited Great Gallantry at Paardeburg
An Ottawa Private Thompson of the Royal Canadians is praised in a Bloemfontein Friend account quoted by a Gordons officer. The narrative recalls his fearless dash under heavy fire to reach a wounded man 500 yards distant at Paardeburg, reach him, and return to trenches with a pipe in his teeth, surviving with no wounds.
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Ottawa
Bloemfontein Friend
Lord Roberts
Thompson
The
Gordons
Paardeburg
Cronje
Royal Canadians
Annexation favored in Kipling letter from Cape Town
London May 13 Mr Rudyard Kipling brings appeal of a Wesleyan minister to the president of the Wesleyan conference in support of annexation of the two republics He warns England against generosity at others expense and urges a firm sign to loyalists that mother country will not desert them or betray them to the Dutch
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London
Rudyard Kipling
Cape Town
Wesleyan Conference
Kipling
England
South Africa
Ngland
Irish Leaders Reunite at Free Trade Hall Address
John E Redmond and John Dillon spoke at a Manchester Irish demonstration praising party reunion. Redmond denounced Lord Salisbury for misrepresenting Irish claims and insult to Ireland while Dillon stressed the value of unity ahead of the general elections. Resolutions backed Parnell era policy and United Irish league support.
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Manchester
Eng
John E. Redmond
United Irish Nationalist Party
John Dillon
Irish Pariament Party
Free Trade Hall
Redmond
Dillon
Qyacén
Ireland
Lord Salisbury
Tris
Treland
Parnell
United Irish League
Choldra's Ravages Cholera Strikes Famine Camps
London reports from Bombay that cholera blazes through famine camps with 400 deaths in three days at Mandiree and massive cases at Godra leaving bodies uncollected. People flee and refuse return as similar conditions appear at Broach.
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London
Bombay
The
Times
Mandiree
Godra
Broach
Burdock Blood Bitters Touted for Indigestion Relief
A vintage advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters strengthen the stomach and prevent indigestion, asserting that half the ills of man stem from poor digestion and that the tonic can fortify digestion and health.
Streetcars Sit idle as St Louis strike enters sixth day
May 13 in St Louis marks the sixth day of the street railway strike. Police chief Campbell frees officers to rest while only mail cars run. Management avoids lines without protection. Tomorrow lines may reopen with police protection. Return-to-work decisions hinge on the new wage scale for long-serving workers.
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St. Louis
Campbell
Baumbhoff
St. Louis Transit Company
Baumhoff
Kansas City Cars Run Despite Injunction Uproar
Kansas City and Kansas City Kansas street car lines ran normally as federal court injunctions against strikers and a Sunday ban kept peace. Strikers held groups at power houses but few joined. crews were filled and overtime crews added to prevent gaps. Industrial council of 53 unions adopted sympathy resolutions urging boycotts, urged unions to strike in support, and asked musicians to skip park concerts. A mass striker meeting led by National Organizer Harry Bryan was set for tomorrow, with anticipated decisive action and Bryan predicting victory.
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Kansas City
Industrial Council
Building Trades
Missouri
Congress
United States
Harry Bryan
Bryan
Lord Morris Resigns Amid Legal Government Shakeup
London reports a sweeping ministerial shift in the government legal branch this week. Lord Morris, the eminent figure, resigns amid rapid changes that parliament observes as unprecedented in years.
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London
Lord Morris
Bow praete Agro
A fragmented OCR item mentions agricultural term related to Bow and agro activity. readable text appears partial with unclear context. The card notes possible reference to a farm or trade matter without full names or dates.
Brown Cotton Sheets 81 by 90 Inches Special Price
Advertising brief for brown cotton sheets sized 81 by 90 inches offered at a special price of 29 cents each. May indicate a promotional sale in a newspaper classified or store circular.
New Mercerized Fabrics Arrive at Low Prices
A display of ginghams and madras ginhams offers yardage at 12 1-2 cents with new designs. The 49 inch mer cerized English Wash Serge comes in solid shades and is newly introduced. Mercerized Muslins in cheeks and stripes attract buyers at 15 cents per yard.
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Lilly White
Irish Lords and Legal Turmoil Surround British Appointments
Reports note Lord Morris resigns at 72 after 33 years on the bench and Sir Nathaniel Lindley succeeds as master of the rolls. Ireland’s bar denounces Lord Salisbury for not naming Irish representatives to the highest court while England holds two seats. Sir Richard Webster leaves the attorney-generalship for a lordship, with Findlay and Carson as successors amid party tensions.
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Lord Tennyson
Lord Morris
Nathaniel Lindley
Rolls
Nathaniel
United States
House of Commons
Findlay
Inverness Burghs
Edward Henry Carson
Carson
Spanish General Rewarded by U S Navy at Manila
Washington correspondence reports that during captivity under the Filipinos Lieut Gilmore and his men shared a loan of 50 Mexican dollars given by a Spanish general. The money funded shoes and clothing for the needy prisoners. After escape, Gilmore offered repayment, the general refused, and the officers collected a silver token engraved with the facts to honor the Spaniard. The general attended a flagship reception to thank the fleet for his kindness.
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Liu»t Gilmore
Gilmore
Manila
United States
Washington
Chicago
Testimonial Recital for E J Borjes by Low ell Orchestra
A modest audience enjoyed two hours of music at Odd Fellows hall for E J Borjes's testimonial. Soloists Ruby Cutter Boston James Donnelly Lowell and David McHugh Lowell. the Lowell Orchestral Society accompanying. Highlights include Traviata arias Zweifel Live in Springtime and Brahms When Love is Young. The Stradella overture received strong praise and Miss Cutter's performance drew warm ovations. The event closed with orchestral pieces and encores.
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E. J. Borjes
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ruby Cutter
Boston
James K. Donnelly
David McHugh
Lowell
Lowell Orchestral Society
Borjes
Miltary i
Stradella
Flocow Peston
Verdi
Bendix
Staart
D. McHugh
Lucia di Lammermoor
Evan
Donizett
Egio
James Donnelly
Leonard
Lave
France
Miss Cutter
Meyer-Helmund
Arditti
Brahms
Tosti
James J. Donnelly
Sidney R. Fleet
Miss Cole
Worthen Street Baptist Church Loses Pastor Stowers
Worthen Street Baptist Church regrets losing Mr. F G Stowers, a strong, active worker, as the congregation mourns parting with their beloved pastor Rev Bowley Green who earned the hearts and cooperation of his people and led the church work this spring.
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Fred G. Stowers
Hig
Stowers
Wieh
S. J. Smith
Worthen Street Baptist Church
Bowley Green
Real estate transfers include multiple city sales on Adams and Chelmsford
Real estate records show C F Keyes selling the Castles block on Adams street to Patrick Markley for 4110 dollars. A two story Chelmsford house sold to Jas Meadowcroft for 2250 dollars. A West Fourth street cottage sold to W H Wilson for 1135 dollars. Four lots on West Fourth street sold to Wilfred L Northrup at 3 cents per foot.
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C. F. Keyes
Castles
Adams Street
Patrick Markley
Chelmsford
Jas. Meadowcroft
West Fourth Street
W. H. Wilson
Wilfred L. Northrup
Crescent Club Dines At Highlands Banquet
The Crescent Athletic club held its annual banquet at the St Charles hotel Saturday evening. About 25 members attended a lavish spread followed by short speeches and selections.
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Crescent Athletic Club
the Highlands
St. Charles Hotel
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