Still Advancing Near Transvaal Frontier
London dispatches report Lord Roberts nearing the Transvaal frontier with infantry 33 miles north of Kroonstad at the Rhenoster river and cavalry across the river. Pretoria notes fortifications, Johannesburg defenses in doubt, and Dutch departures to Delagoa bay. Relieving columns, Canadian artillery, Mafeking reports, and Bethune’s squadron actions mark a tense, evolving siege era.
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Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Kroonstad
Rhenoster
Vaal
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Johannesburg
Lydenburg
Republic
Friesland
Delagoa Bay
Europe
Sjambok
Kruger
Endons
Sarah Wilson
Mare King
Mahon
Mafeking
Daily Telegraph
Kimberley
Hunter
Bethune
Vryheid
New Castle
Laings Nek
Lord Roberts Forward Movement Still Unchecked
London May 23 The war office released Lord Roberts's communique reporting that Boers fled after overnight engagement on the South Bank of the Rhenoster river. Ian Hamilton’s force at Heilbron and cavalry threat prompted retreat. Boer defenses and bridges along the river were destroyed as Hamilton advanced.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Rhenoster River
Ian Hamilton
Heilbron
Rhenoster
Jan Hamilton
Ret de Wet
Rhenoster Passage Sparks Disputed Tactics in Campaign
British forces claim a stoutly disputed crossing at the Rhenoster with heavy potential losses avoided by Smith-Dorrien's brigade flanking the enemy at a critical moment. Reports from Boshof indicate over 350 Free Staters surrendered, yielding 360 rifles, 100 horses, and substantial ammunition. Three Yeomanry companies repairing the Bloemfontein telegraph line returned to Bloemfontein after exemplary service.
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Lindley
Heilbron
Smith-Dorrien
Boshof
Kelly-Kenny
Kruger Advised to Surrender on Best Terms
Cape Town May 23 It is reported that President Kruger has received a communication from Abraham Fischer one of the Boer delegates in the United States advising surrender on the best terms obtainable from Lord Roberts. It is understood that upon Lord Roberts crossing the Vaal River a proclamation will be issued guaranteeing protection of burghers farms and stock if they return home.
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Cape Town
Kruger
Abraham Fischer
United States
Lord Roberts
Vaal River
Baden-Powell Flags Bravery as Garrison’s Spirit
London reports on Col Baden-Powell from Mafeking, May 11, praising the garrison’s gallantry during the siege. He says his aim is to delay relief until strong enough, notes the empire’s support, and deflects praise to the nurses, civilians, and military administration while downplaying his own role as figurehead of the mission.
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London
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Reuter Telegram Company
Zululand
Umhala Panzi
Corraled Like Cattle at Mafeking Victory Victory Declared
Mafeking May 18 The town joyfully reports a complete decisive victory with three Federal units surrounded and offered surrender. Eloff mishandles supports. Boers disarmed in daylight as British troops tighten the circle. Surrender follows and arms laid down unconditionally to Col Hore.
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Sarel Eloff
Staat
Rock
Cap. Singleton
Elotf
Col. Hore
Eloff
Queen's Birthday Banquets In London Attract World Figures
On Queen's Birthday in London, Ministerial banquets drew a world notable guest list. The Marquis of Salisbury hosted at the Hotel Cecil with King Oscar of Sweden and Norway, the Prince of Wales, the U.S. ambassador Jos. A. Choate, and other diplomats. The Colonial Office banquet included Lord Strathcona, Mount Royal, and Australian Federation delegates. Downing Street hosted A. J. Balfour’s gathering of ministers and Commons members, while Geo. J. Goschen entertained the Duke of York, several admirals, and naval attachés.
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Cecil
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Prince of Wales
United States
Jos. A. Choate
Jos. Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Lord
Treasury
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Downing Street
Admiralty
Geo. J. Goschen
Duke of York
Richardson Clover
Chess Masters Replays Prompted by Draws in Paris
In Paris on May 23 the three drawn games from rounds two to four of the international chess masters tournament were replayed. Schlechter faced Showalter, Mason met Mortimer, and Rosen played Maroczy. Mortimer pressed Mason after an afternoon adjournment while the other games remained even.
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Paris
Schlechter
Showalter
Mason
Mortimer
Rosen
Maroczy
Twenty-Two Die in North Carolina Mine Explosion
Fatal explosion at Cumnock coal mines in Chatham county on Tuesday night killed ten white men and twelve Black miners. Victims include superintendent John Connelly and other named workers. previous disaster in 1895 killed 40. Mine near Sanford Greensboro & Mt. Airy railroad, 50 miles from Greensboro.
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N. C
Cumnock
Chatham County
John Connelly
Joe Glass
William Tyson
James McCarthy
John Hankey
Wesley Clegg
John Willett
John Gatewood
Robert Gatewood
Sim MelIntyre
Dan Goldstein
Joe Fagan
Will Reeves
Robert Reeves
Alice Bynum
Joe Taylor
Jim Marks
John Lee Palmer
Jim Palmer
Peter Palmer
John Hubbard
Sanford, Greensboro & Mt. Airy
Southern
Greensboro
Sanford and
Mt. Airyine
English cotton magnates tour New England mills
Algernon Dewhurst chairman of English Sewing Cotton Limited and George Wigley director, both of England, visit Fall River and Westerly to study U S cotton industries. Accompanied by R H Clark of American Cotton, they plan to inspect Willimante Linen, Merrick Thread, and Adelaide Thread mills in Holyoke before returning to England.
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R. I
Algernon Dewhurst
Skipton
England
English Sewing Cotton Company, Limited
George Wigley
Nottingham
New England
R. H. Clark
American Cotton Company
Fall River
Westerly
Willimante Linen Mills
Merrick Thread Company
Adelaide Thread Company
Holyoke
Mass
Women could sit as aldermen in new London councils
Government opposition failed as the House of Commons approved a bill to allow women to be elected aldermen and councillors in the borough councils under the 1899 London government scheme. The 248 to 129 vote split largely along Liberal and Irish lines with key ministers among the minority. The bill moves to a committee of the aw.
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House of Commons
Colonies
Joseph Chamberlain
Matthew White Ridley
Board of Trade
C. T. Ritchie
Henry Labouchere
John Redmond
Rockefeller Gives Five Thousand For India Famine Relief
The India Famine Relief fund executive committee met in New York at the chamber of commerce. Rev Dr Meander announced that John D Rockefeller has contributed $5000 to the fund.
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New York
The
India Famine Relief Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Meander
Chamberlain
John D. Rockefeller
U. S. Cruiser Baltimore Nears Homeward Run
Suez May 23 The United States cruiser Baltimore sailing back from Manila is expected to arrive here around July 1.
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Suez
Baltimore
Manila
Alleged dynamiters in Welland canal case
In Welland Ontario on May 23 the grand jury returned a true bill against Dillman Nolin and Walsh for attempting to blow up canal lock number 14. All pleaded not guilty. Defense asked for a delay to tomorrow. Prosecution aims to show possible connection to a secret organization.
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Welland
Ont
Dillman
Nolin
Walsh
Johnston
Welland Canal
Toronto boy found guilty of manslaughter in father’s death
Arthur McIntyre, aged 13, was convicted of manslaughter with a mercy recommendation for shooting his father, Peter McIntyre, after being denied permission to go to St Catharine's. He claimed intent to frighten. Sentenced to four years in Mimico reformatory.
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Toronto
Ont
Arthur McIntyre
Peter McIntyre
St. Catharine’s
Mimico Reformatory
Meat bill passes Reichstag in roll-call vote
Berlin May 23 The Reichstag approved the meat bill by a roll-call vote of 163 to 128. The result was reported from Berlin as the measure moved through the chamber today.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Tragic Suicide of 15YearOld Lee Foster in Randolph
A Gaysville message reports Lee Foster aged 15, grandson of Andrew J. Foster of Randolph, hanged himself. His father Arthur Foster also died by suicide in the same manner a decade ago.
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Randolph
Gaysville
Lee Foster
Andrew J. Foster
Arthur Foster
Letters: Mutual distrust blocks peace in Philippine campaign
A Brigadier General Schwan report dated May 12 1900 argues the insurrection is collapsing as American troops tighten control of Luzon. He notes distrust between troops and natives as the main obstacle to pacification, urging closer ties with cooperative locals to crush brigand groups.
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Washington
War Department
Theodore Schwan
Thomas
Philippines
Manila
Luzon
Schwan
United States
Note to Constantinople Heightens Turkish Indemnity Dispute
Washington reports Secretary Hay announced Griscom delivered a stronger note to the Sublime Porte. The tone signals firm stance on indemnity claims against the Ottoman government, with no war expected but pressure to settle. President may seek Congress input before any policy move.
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Washington
Hay
Griscom
Sublime Porte
State Department
Criscom
Constantinople
Congress
Ahmed Pasha
New York
United States
Thomas McDermott Dies By Poison In San Francisco
Thomas McDermott, brother of actress Maxine Elliott and husband of Nat C. Goodwin, killed himself in San Francisco yesterday by taking poison. He was a saloon keeper and had recent quarrels with his wife.
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Cal
Thomas McDermott
Maxine Eliott
Nat C. Goodwin
Senate Rasping Oratory Sparks Cuba and Philippine Clash
Washington May 23. A day of sharp political controversy in the Senate featured two major speeches by Senator Platt of Connecticut on Cuba finance investigations and by Senator Spooner of Wisconsin on the Philippines. Platt praised Gen Wood and Gen Brooke, refuting fraud charges while opposing political capital in Cuba. Spooner's Philippine address led to a heated exchange with Senator Hale of Maine over insular affairs, drawing wide attention as Spooner vowed to continue tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Chamber
Platt
Connecticut
Spooner
Wisconsin
Bason
Georgia
Cuba
Gen. Wood
Gen. Brooke
Hale
Maine
Senate panel ends sundry civil appropriation bill work
Washington May 23 The Senate committee on appropriations concluded its work and reported the sundry civil appropriation bill to the Senate with a net increase of 4,316,665 over the House measure. The major rise is 2,750,000 for Mississippi River improvement, including 2,500,000 for work below the Ohio River mouth.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senate
House
Mississippi River
Ohio
Bill Introduced Regulating Contempt in U S Courts
Washington May 23 Senator Bate introduced a bill regulating contempt of United States courts. The measure allows a jury trial for most contempts except those in courtroom presence or near enough to obstruct proceedings, which may be punished summarily without a written accusation.
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Washington
Bate
United States
Oleomargarine Question Heads to House Committee
Washington May 23 The oleomargarine controversy before the agricultural committee culminated as the substitute committee reported a substitute for the pending Grout bill. The new measure limits packaging to one and two pound lots and requires clear oleomargarine labeling and wrappers with a revenue stamp outside. Retailers must not break or repack these packages. The report was read and action set for tomorrow.
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Washington
Agricultural Committee
House
Extradition Bill Passed After Rancor in House
The House approved the extradition bill framed by the judiciary committee amid sharp part rivalries. Democrats objected to broad language covering any foreign country and demanded Cuba-specific wording, while a recommit motion failed. The body also approved letting Ways and Means sit during recess to draft a war revenue reduction bill and to adjourn sine die on June 6. Payne defended tax refunding as wiping out the year’s surplus.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Neely
United States
Cuba
Committee On Ways and Means
Payne
Treasury
Cozy home for little money in choice location
Nearly new cottage with seven rooms and bath on 300 feet of land. Asking $1250 cash or terms at 5 percent interest. Owner selling as moving from city. Also a fine double tenement house on Main Street in old ward 5 leased at $80 per month. Call T H Elliott 64 Central Street for full particulars.
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Old Ward
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
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